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This years logo. Note the “Mardi Gras” theme.

Sixty-First
Grand National Roadster Show
L. A. Fairplex at Pomona, CA
Jan. 29,30,31,’10
Story and photographs by Roger Rohrdanz
2 pages

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Roger Rohrdanz

Last weekend was the 61st Annual Grand National Roadster Show. There are tons of pictures of the great cars that were there on the web already. In Building 9 there was a special exhibit this year featuring the “History of Race Cars. Landspeed guys were well represented with old and new alike and it was fun sitting there and watching folks walk up and say I remember that or wow it's really cool, what is it, or how fast will it go. If you looked a little deeper at the cars scattered around the other buildings and outside you can see how the dry lakes cars of the past and present have influenced builders. It should be taken as a big compliment that their toys have set trends in style that will never go away. If you've ever been to one of these shows it's overwhelming. So many cool rides and one out-does the next and next and before long your head is swimming with ideas.

  Wear the most comfortable shoes you can find. The Grand National Roadster Show is like a candy store for hot rodders and you will definitely see everything that you could possibly ever want to see, and walk a lot farther than you thought you would. John Buck, a local Southern California guy, is the event promoter. Producing a show as large and complex as the Grand National Roadster Show is no easy matter as you try to keep everyone—vendors, exhibitors and car enthusiasts—all happy. That Buck has succeeded beyond his wildest dreams is a testament to his love of beautiful cars and his friends in the business.

  The Show actually begins on Wednesday and Thursday, at the Los Angeles County Fairplex, in Pomona, California, as the exhibitors, vendors and officials arrive to set up their booths and cars. The event then opens to the public on Friday, and runs through Sunday, when the winners are announced and the awards and trophies are handed out. We arrived on Friday morning to a long line of cars waiting to enter and set up their exhibits. We found the entrance and there to meet us was Buck. He seemed to know each and every contestant, and something about the men and their cars. Although the stress on opening day was telling, John and his crew personally welcomed every exhibitor who came through the gate.

 Spectacular cars are the name of the game, but those competing for the illustrious America’s Most Beautiful Roadster award topped the list. The field of contenders for the AMBR this year was amazing! They ranged from a car owned by Brule Hampton of Moline, IL that he built at home in his two car garage - to cars like “Possessed “ by Scotts Hot Rod Shop, and the fabulous Jerry Magnuson car designed and built by a team of our industries most talented people.

  The winner was “Possessed” a 33 Ford built to incorporate the original style of the car with a flair from the European craftsmen of that era. What a wonderful job they did !

Thanks for the Show!


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A GNRS cartoon from a car magazine

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And the 2010 Americas Most Beautiful Roadster winner is, “Possessed”. A ‘33 Ford built to incorporate the original style of the car with a flair from the European craftsmen of that era. The proud owners are Mike & Dianne Dingman of Moorpark, CA.

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“Mardi Gras” characters were part of “Possesed” exhibit.

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The other AMBR contestants were “Magnatude” , Jerry & Maureen Magnuson’s Muroc Roadster. This car was artfully designed and much of the work was done by an amazing team led by Jerry himself. He called in Chip Foose to help with the finishing touches.  Fantastic Car !

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Todd Stevens of Mesa, AZ entered his HEMI powered Deuce. It was a crowd favorite, and you can see why. This car was built for Todd Stevens at Squeeg’s Kustoms.

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Fred Stoke’s modified '32, nicknamed “Stoked” was a crowd pleaser. Built by Fred Stoke along with Paul Shaugnessey of New Metal Kustoms it had that old school look with contemporary features infused into the design. It’s powered by a blown and injected Chrysler Hemi. Great car!

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Brule Hampton brought his black Deuce out here from Moline, Illinois. His story was one any rodder would be thrilled to have ..... he dreamed of building his own 32 Roadster for years and when he finally retired and was able to spend the time on it, he went to work in his two car garage. Brule had researched and
thought out this car down to the last detail and it really showed.

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 Brule was one of the happiest guys at the show ... he was just thrilled to have his car in competition for such a prestigious award and he and the friends who accompanied him to the show had the time of their lives! His enthusiasm for our hobby and this show just couldn’t be matched. CONGRATULATIONS Brule... Great Job !

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Floyd Williams of Arcadia, CA. was looking for the real Hot Rod look
 and feel with this very cool roadster. The black ’32 Ford Roadster was built at Fastlane Rodshop in Donahue, Iowa. It’s running a Chevy ZZ4 with Hilborn injection and Accel electronics, backed by a five-speed Tremec.

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What could be better than a Red ‘32 Roadster? It’s the Rodders dream, and Sidney Allen from Danville, CA. has a great one! Built by Tom Walsh, this car features a Hemi engine and a 5 speed.  It’s a HOT ROD !

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Wayne Halabura brought a Silver Deuce Roadster from his Saskatoon, Canada to contend for the AMBR award. We know that Wayne always has great looking cars, but this one was exceptional. We especially liked the interior detail and design. Great job Wayne!

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”Goldenrod” Don Smith brought his ’32 Ford Roadster Pickup all the way from Mansfield, Texas fro the show. Despite it’s glimmering goldenrod paint, this car is a real hot rod sporting a Flathead engine. Don says he’s a ’32 Ford guy. Don and the crew at Roy’s Body Shop did a fantastic job on this little truck.

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Spectacular elegance is what comes to mind when you see the James Hetfield/Rick Dore ’36 Auburn Boat Tail Speedster. The car’s flowing lines, enhanced by the talent of the build team, produced a car that was marveled at by everyone who passed it. The paint was amazing with terrific attention to detail. This is the AMBR car I most want to take a ride in!!

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The Al Slonaker Memorial Award
This very prestigious award went to Wayne Cherry (seen parking his creation) from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He retired in 2004 and went on to build this great looking 2009 VSR Concept Sports Rod as a concept for GM. This is a fantastic piece of work by Wayne Cherry, who was a head design engineer for GM.

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Americas Most Beautiful Motorcycle Award
Mike Avila & Arlen Ness collaborated to create “Crazy Horse” , the 2010
Americas Most Beautiful Motorcycle

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“Oustanding Motorcycle Paint” went to Sam Baldi from Cherry Hill, CA. You can see why.

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This guy was really into motorcycles, he sat in that seat for 3 days!

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Ric Neal from El Monte, CA. also competed for AMBMC with this
 ’64 Pan Shovel Custom. Ric won both the “Outstanding Engineering” and “Outstanding Paint” awards.

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“Sweepstakes Award Motorcycle” went to Michael & Deborah Medeiros of Redwood City, CA. for their restored ’51 Panhead Harley Davidson.

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Wes White from Pacoima, CA. won an award for his ’53 Triumph T110.

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From Collierville, Tennesee, George Poteet’s ’32 Ford Pickup Truck was the hit of the show! People stood and stared in amazement. Just Awesome! Among other awards, it won the “Sweepstakes Award Truck”.

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The grounds at the Pomona Fairplex are very comfortable for having lunch or just walking from building to building

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Some of the awards waiting to be given out to deserving winners.

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Some overhead pictures from the 7 buildings included in the show.

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