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The Kingsport Antique and Rod Club held the annual Wilderness
Trail Rod Run on Saturday May 24, 2008 at the historic
Train Station in downtown Kingsport, TN. There were 249
cars registered consisting of Antiques, Muscle Cars, Race
Cars, Street Rods, and Classics. Door Prizes were furnished
by who is also The corporate sponsors for this years show
were John's Auto Sales and Rainbow Motors. Live entertainment
was provided by "Trey Hensley & Driving Force",
who performed Bluegrass Music for the crowd. Antique shops
were open on Broad Street for participants and spectators
to browse, and Food vendors were present with an abundance
of wonderful food and many local resturants were open.
Games were played and both Child and Adult winners were
presented with hand made trophies and cash. Over $1000
was given away to participants and numerous door prizes
were presented to lucky winners through out the afternoon.
Plaques were presented to some lucky winners for things
like the Presidents Pick, Lady’s Pick. Ray Presnell,
NSRA East Tennessee Safety Inspector was also present
to give an award of Merit to the Street Rod of his choice.
There were eight brand new bicycles given away to
some lucky youngsters who were enjoying the festivities.
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| Presidents Pick:
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Don
Newbry, '71VW Boat Wagon |
| Chariman's Choice: |
George
Gibson, '68 Camero |
| Lady's Favorite:
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Glen
Stipes, '53
Chevy PU |
| Long Distance Award: |
John
Moore, '57 Chevy Wagon, 249 miles |
| Club Participation:
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Daniel Boone AACA |
| NSRA Safety Award: |
Dallas
Reed, '50 Cadillac |
| Buck Doran Mamorial
Merit Award: |
Mickle
Smith |
| Poker Walk Winner: |
Bill
Greene |
| 50/50 Winner: |
$245 |
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