Memorial Rod Run Brings 78 Classic Beauties

The annual Bill Baycroft and Bob Casagrande Memorial Rod Run during Frontier Days was a huge success, bringing in nearly 80 gorgeous vehicles to Legion Park. The following awards were given.

• Bill Baycroft Award: Tom Walund of Butte.

• Bob Casagrande Award: Terrie Casagrande of Whitehall.

• People's Choice Award: Dale Olson of Butte.

• Truck Award: Kelli Thennis' 56 Chevy truck.

• Rat Rod Award: Ric Pestel's 29 Nash Sedan.

• Long Distance Award: Jim Tebay's 52 Plymouth Coupe.

Top 10 Entries:

Bob & Ennie Stredwick (60 Cadillac), Alan Ling (37 Willys), Tom Walund (57 Ford convertible), Kelli Thennis (56 Chevy truck), Joe Dillon (65 Chevelle), Terry Oksa (34 Sedan Delivery), Vince Arkell (55 Ford ranch wagon), Guy Weimer (34 Ford coupe), Ron Abelin (54 Buick Riviera), and John Tadday (72 Chevy nova).

Thank you to all who helped make this event a success!

REGISTRATION: Haley, Frank, George, and Ed.

SPONSORS: Al's Mobile Glass, Mountain West Parts City, Butte Car Quest, Big State Industrial, Danny Johnson, Tillio Graphics of Butte, Anode Designs of Anaconda, Grizzly Signs & Designs of Billings, Jim and Peg Wilson.

DONATIONS: Terrie Casagrande, Sonny Adams, Tom and Sandee Stockdale, Ralph and Eileen Sweet.

Thank you also to the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, Whitehall Ledger, and the Town of Whitehall. Thank you for the music and PA system Tom and Sandee Stockdale.