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TEXAN JOHN MAI SCORES COVETED GOLDMARK AT
36TH ROADSTER SHOW

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John Mai, Friendswood, Texas, secured the Goldmark award, along with Best Rod with his remarkable `33 Willys coupe.

Boise, IdahoThe 36th Annual Boise Roadster Show concluded this past weekend at Expo Idaho. Presented by Les Schwab, the four-day G.M. Performance ISCA Championship event attracted a record crowd, as competitors attended from eight states and two Canadian provinces.

Winning the weekend’s top prize, John Mai, Friendswood, Texas, secured the Goldmark award, along with Best Rod with his remarkable `33 Willys coupe. Built over a seven year period of time, the striking hot rod features some truly amazing engineering and flawless craftsmanship.

Bill Ross, Yakima, Wash., was selected for the 27th Master-Builder award. Ross had three separate entries in this year's Roadster Show, winning a mulitude of special awards.
2008 Award Results

36th Annual Boise Roadster Show presented by Les Schwab Tires
Expo Idaho

Goldmark Award, Best Rod – John Mai, Friendswood, Texas, `33 Willys coupe
Fire Rod – Bill Williams, West Valley, Utah, `32 Ford Roadster
Trendsetter - Rudy Necoechea, Sherman Oaks, Calif., `32 Ford Roadster
People's Choice, Best Comp-Street Machine – Wes & Lori Cagle, Roseville, Calif., `70 Camaro
Master Builder Award – Bill Ross, Yakima, Wash., `40 Ford coupe
Ol' Jack Thumbs Up-Display Sign Award–John Gilmore, Martinez, Calif., `37 Ford
Mighty Fine – Ron Valiquette, Las Vegas, Nev., `39 Mercury convertible
Essence of Cool – John Cherry, Yakima, Wash., `32 Ford coupe
The Wild One – Maurice & Lynne Hoover, Elk Creek, Calif., `67 Nova
Tompkins Award – Xander & Regina Wildeisen, Star, `33 Packard Super 8
Best Bike – Clint White, Boise, `08 Custom
Best Custom - Matt & Colleen Beckdolt, Loomis, Calif., `54 Chevy Belair
Best Restored – Ron Vanee, Fort MacLeod, Alberta, `70 Hemi Cuda
Best Truck – Mike Neri, Roseville, Calif., `51 Chevy Pickup
Ol' Jack Thumbs Up - John Gilmore, Martinez, Calif., `37 Ford coupe
Best Club Display – Valley Corvettes

 

 

 

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