Gordie Boucher Car Show 2009

I thought they did a pretty good job. I like the fact that the 5 bucks goes to help a worthy organization and not for expenses. I have seen that Mercury that won best of show at several other shows and it is a best of show car. To tell you the truth I did not look that close at it at this show because I have seen it before and I did not notice the hood stayed shut. I would have if it would have been a Mopar. I enjoyed my visits with the other car buffs. I would do this show again

Nice small show. Great location.

The classes needed to be broken down. Looked like more GM then Ford there.

Problem with part judged shows is that cars can win without even lifting their hoods.

Thanks to forum member, MrSkittles, and his crew at Gordie Boucher for an outstanding show. This was my first time at this show, so I have a fresh perspective. I really like registration as you drive through the Service Department. It was quick and efficient and very unique.

When I saw how many newer, speciality (Rousch, Saleen, Shelby, GT's, etc), high end collector Mustangs at this show, it became very apparent that it was necessary to have three Mustang classes. Trophies in these classes were cut back to 2 per class, instead of 3 Best Of like in the other classes, making this class break-down work very well for this show. Obvously, I am biased here, though, because I am a Mustang driver.

Parking on asphalt is always extra hot, and yesterday was no exception. There was a large tent with chairs and picnic tables, so everyone could get out of the sun. Nice Touch!!!

I liked this show, and I will certainly go back.

My only suggestion would be to have the food vendor stock lots of bottled water, along with soda for next year's show. Bottled water was available inside the dealership, but was sold out by 10AM. Like the other shows this Labor Day weekend, attendance was at a record 172+ cars. This beat last years attendance by 30 cars. There were other cars that parked on Frontage Road and walked into the show and did not show their cars.

This was OK show. There were plenty of cars there, some I had never seen at other shows. My favorite was the 70 Chevelle SS that had the RamJet 502 under the hood!

The classes should be revisited for next year. With a show this size, you really cant put all GM and Mopar together in there manufacturer's class, they should at least be broken up stock from modified. I also think the Mustang classes could be dropped and break up the Ford classes by years - since this is held by a Ford dealership I feel it would be acceptable. To be honest, I think there was more GM sheetmetal in the parking lot than there was Ford, must be a Janesville thing :)

I also had a pleasant conversation with an elderly gentleman today. He and I talked about his daughter, who I guess is quite fascinated with me and my opinions... ;)

Best of Show went to a very nice Merc that didn't have the hood popped all day. Not sure if they were afraid to have the hood open on there car because it was Chevy Powered or what, but it wasn't my vote for BOS. I voted for the 70 Chevelle SS!