Sweet Springs Optimist Club hosts 17th annual car show - The Marshall Democrat-News
Approximately 70 vehicles were entered into the Sweet Springs Optimist Club Car Show this year, and several owners from Marshall and Sweet Springs earned top placements in their classes. The show took place at Sweet Springs City Park, where patrons meandered from vehicle to vehicle beneath the shade of large oaks. The group Geezers With Gas won for best overall Car Club Participation. *Pre-1949 Original Car: first place, Allen Duffer, Marshall, with a 1930 Model A Coupe. *1950-1959 Original Car: first, Connie Taylor, Napoleon, 1959 Starchief. *1960-1969 Original Car: first, Martin Grisier, Clinton, 1961 Rambler. *1970-1995 Original Car: first, Charles Ziegelbein, Sedalia, 1988 Omni. *1996 Present Original Car: first, Keith Shoemaker, 2011 Challenger SRT8. third, Jim Modic, Sedalia, 2015 Ford 50th Anniversary Mustang. *1950-1959 Modified Car: first, Al Redman, Warsaw, 1950 Coupe. *1960-1969 Modified Car: first, Jack and Cindy Sesler, Kansas City, 1964 Chevy II. second, Bill and Karen Miller, Grain Valley, 1969 RSISS. *1970-1995 Modified Car: first, Ken Lilleston, Raymore, 1970 Maverick. *1996-Present Modified Car: first, Eldy Beneke, Sedalia, 2009 Mustang. *1961-Present Original: first, Robie. Source: www.marshallnews.com
