Eddie Cochran weekend car show results announced

Published 11:43 pm Thursday, July 13, 2017

The results of the 31st annual Eddie Cochran Weekend Car Show were recently released. Winners took home trophies from a variety of categories, such as Top 3 Best Fins, Top 3 Flatheads and Top 10 Old School Cars, among others.

Four local organizations named personal favorites, as well. Wes Childe was picked for Best in Show by the Albert Lea Convention and Visitors Bureau. The Freeborn County Historical Museum named Stephanie Johnson its favorite with her 1938 Chevy Master Deluxe. The Riverland Award went to Marlene and Gary Bergeson for their 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. The Mayor’s Award was given to Larry Tulle for his 1957 Ford Custom 300.

Top 3 Best Fins winners

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• David Bluhm of Austin, 1957 Chevy

• Jordan and Emily Bohonek of Albert Lea, 1957 Cadillac

• Steve Gentz of Hastings, 1957 Pontiac

Top 3 Flatheads winners

Ray Dyrdal of Albert Lea, 1929 Ford

Dave Drenth of Hollandale, 1950 Ford

Richard Wodnick of Owatonna, 1929 Ford

Top 10 Old School winners

Jerry Bolinger of Albert Lea, 1950 Mercury

Ron Jerdee of Hayward, 1951 Mercury

Kelly McLaughlin of Clear Lake, 1930 Ford

Ben and Jan Helgeson of Spring Valley, 1930 Ford

Mark Krause of Albert Lea, 1948 Chevy

Steve Rickerel of Leland, Iowa, 1934 Ford

Roy Westergaard of Albert Lea, 1951 Ford

Kyle McLaughlin of Clear Lake, Iowa, 1932 Ford

Wes Childe of Mankato, 1954 Ford

Larry Fisher of Austin, 1949 Ford

Top 10 winners chosen by spectators

Jason Stultz, 1975 Plymouth Fury

Bruce Stultz, 1969 Mercury Montego

Larry Lambert, 1933 Chevy Coupe

Carl Anderson, 1974 Plymouth Roadrunner

Vickie Hansen, 1955 Ford Crown Victoria

Michael Jackels, 1968 Chevy C10

Wes Childe, 1954 Ford Crestline Sunliner

Troy Anderson, 1965 Ford Mustang

Emory and Teri Anderson, 1949 Buick Super Sedanette

Don Blake, 1963, Chevy Corvette

Top 50 winners

Richard and Loretta Springer, 1934 Chevy 3 Window Coupe

Michael Jackels, 1968 Chevy C10

Chris Iverson, 1928 Ford Model A

John Ross, 1967 Chevy Chevelle

Larry Olson, 1940 Ford Coupe

Denny Hild, 1932 Ford Coupe

Dean Sonnek, 1966 Plymouth Satellite

Larry Tulle, 1957 Ford Custom 300

Larry Lambert, 1933 Chevy Coupe

David Bluhm, 1957 Chevy 4-Door

Rick Bliss, 1946 Chevy pickup

Troy Anderson, 1965 Ford Mustang

Cindy Lee, 1932 Ford 3-Window Coupe

Greg Smith, 1969 Chevy Camaro

Jon Paske, 1934 Ford 3-Window Coupe

Bev Attig, 1971 Pontiac GT-37

Steve and Brenda Mejia, 1956 Willy Overland

John Erickson, 1963 Chevy Impala SS

Leo Skorin, 1956 Bel Air Convertible

Pam and Harley Frederick, 1969 Chevy Chevelle

Judie Bluhm, 1947 Ford pickup

Randy and Marlene Johnson, 1931 Ford Coupe

Wes Childe, 1954 Ford Crestline Sunliner

Wayne Jordahl, 1969 Ford Boss 302

Emory and Teri Anderson, 1949 Buick Super Sedanette

Rick Theilen, 1960 Chevy Wagon

Jeff Quam, 1955 Chevy 210

Scott Boyum, 1967 Chevy Chevelle

Mario Blakewell, 1983 Pontiac Grand Prix

Wade Quam, 1955 Chevy truck

Ed Attig, 1960 Chevy pickup

Ron Buertis, 1960 Ford T-Bird

Gary Hagen, 1969 Pontiac Firebird

Jim Christianson, 1959 Chevy Bel Air

Ron Hoyt, 1934 Ford Sedan

Patti Nesse, 1934 Chevy Sedan

Cobb Knutson, 1931 Ford Roadster

Steve Gentz, 1957 Pontiac Star Chief

Stan Opdahl, 1965 Ford Fairlane

Vickie Hansen, 1955 Ford Crown Victoria

Richard Knutson, 1957 Chevy Bel Air

Thomas Kubicek, 1984 Buick Regal Limited

Danny Lee, 1972 Dodge Challenger

Steve Stone, 1963 Chevy Corvette

Gary Josephson, 1970 Chevy Chevelle

Russ Adkins, 1971 Plymouth Barracuda

Kelly McLaughlin, 1930 Ford Model A

Ed Anderson, 1948 Chevy

Bob Olson, 1934 Ford

Bill Miller, 1966 Chevy Nova