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
• 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