Gravette car show raises $1,639 for Bright Futures

GRAVETTE — The Gravette Cruise and Car Show group hosted a benefit car show Aug. 20 at Gravette High School.

The show, held in the parking lot at Lion Stadium, attracted 93 entries from throughout the area. A total of $1,639 was raised from entry fees and half of the 50/50 pot. All proceeds went to the Gravette Bright Futures organization.

Winners at the show included the following:

• Power Wheels — First place, Magnolia Amy McClain, purple Ford F150; second place, Kenyel Rivera, blue Toyota Tacoma

• Convertible Class — First place, Lance Hauth, Bentonville, 1970 Pontiac GTO; second place, Randy Roesemeir, Rogers, 1965 Olds Starfire Convent; third place, Chad Barnett, Broken Arrow, Okla., 2015 Corvette Z06

• Jeep Class — First place, Mike Womack, Bentonville, 2021 Jeep Gladiator

• 4x4 Class — First place, Jonathan Hankins, Gentry, 1998 Dodge Ram; second place, Heather Hankins, Watts, Okla., 1998 Dodge 1500

• Import Class — First place, Gary Burton, Siloam Springs, 1988 Yugo GV; second place, Amy Swenson, Bella Vista, 2014 Mercedes E63AMG; third place, Jay Berkshire, Bella Vista, 2016 BMW 4 Series M Sport

• Low Rider Truck Class — First place, Tavian Owl, Stilwell, Okla., 2003 Chevy Silverado; second place, Steve Campbell, Pleasant Hope, Mo., 1987 Mazda B2200; third place, Charles Baldwin, Fayetteville, 1951 Chevy truck

• Modern Muscle Car Class — First place, Adam Douglass, Bella Vista, 2022 Corvette C8; second place, Ray Muro, Garfield, 2010 Chevy Corvette; third place, Jason Holyfield, Bentonville, 2021 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack

• Daily Driver Class — First place, Mike Ackerman, Bella Vista, 2007 Dodge Charger Super Bee; second place, Brian Phillips, Gravette, 2003 Corvette; third place, Jack Larsen, Rogersville, Mo., 2009 Chevy Corvette

• Motorcycle Class — First place, Gary Berger, Bentonville, 1970 Indian Bambino; second place, Richard Summers, Centerton, 2008 Big Dog K-9; third place, Eddie Reilly, Springdale, 2015 Harley Davidson Breakout

• Modern Truck Class — First place, Dylian Potech, Siloam Springs, 1994 GMC Sierra; second place, Marty Clopton, Springfield, Mo., 2020 Ford Saleen F150

• Pre-1950s Class — First place, Rick and Tricia Walden, Farmington, 1931 Ford Model A coupe; second place, Jimmy Roberts, Gentry, 1929 Ford Model A; third place, Elaine Irons, Bella Vista, 1946 Ford Super Delux

• Special Interest Class — First place, Aaron Hoyt, Eureka Springs, 2009 Dodge Challenger; second place, Bob Munro, Bentonville, 1915 C-Cab; third place, Alex McCalla, Highfill, 1948 International KB56

• Modern Exotic Class — First place, Tim Tomlinson, Tulsa, Okla., 2022 Chevy Corvette

• Race Car Class — First place, Mike Clark, Bentonville, 1980 Dodge Charger; second place, Eric McClure, Gravette, 1977 Chevy Nova; third place, Justin Arnold, Gravette, 1994 Dodge Dakota

• Electric Class — Gary Berger, Bentonville, 2020 Tesla Model 3

• Classic Muscle Car Class — First place, Joe Murlin, Pea Ridge, 1970 Corvette convertible, Mello 70; second place, Rick Mesan, Hindsville, 1967 Pontiac Firebird; third place, Norm Pedersen, Rogers, 1971 Chevy Nova

• Modern Car Class — First place, Tracy Helton, Pea Ridge, 2022 Corvette Stingray; second place, Evan Johnson, Fayetteville, 1980 Trans Am

• Classic Truck Class — First place, Steve and Lynn Patton, Fayetteville, 1972 C-10; second place, Greg Kendrick, Siloam Springs 1952 Chevy 3100; third place, Jim Floyd, Gravette, 1854 Ford F-100

• Under Construction Class — First place, Sean Squier, Eagle Rock, Mo., 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T; second place, Brad and Tonya On-The-Hill, Fairland, Okla., 1965 Chevy Impala; third place, Troy Key, Gravette, 1965 Ford Mustang

• Classic Car Class — First place, Carl Fox, Elm Springs, 1965 Corvair; second place, Amy Albin, Bella Vista, 1958 Buick Special; third place, Kenneth Parrick, Gravette, 1953 Mercury

• VW Class — First place, Erik Cullins, Bella Vista, 1970 VW Karmann Ghia; second place, Chris Osolon, Centerton, 2001 VW GTI; third place, Elektra Ratledge, Gravette, 1973 Baja Bug

• Farthest Distance — Jack Larsen, Rogersville, Mo., 2009 Corvair

• Oldest Vehicle — Bob Munro, Bentonville, 1915 C-Cab

• Student’s Choice — Tom Tomlinson, Tulsa, Okla., 2022 Chevy Corvette

• Mayor’s Choice — Bob White, Bentonville, 1967 Chevy Impala SS

• Police Chief’s Choice — Bob Hickman, Gentry, 1970 Chevy Chevelle

• Fire Chief’s Choice — Steve and Lynn Patton, Fayetteville, 1972 C-10

• Bright Futures’ Choice — Jim Floyd, Gravette, 1954 Ford F-100

• Best of Show — Aaron Hoyt, Eureka Springs, 2009 Dodge Challenger

(NWA Democrat-Gazette/Susan Holland) A wide array of vehicles sits in the parking lot at Lion Stadium beside Gravette High School on Aug. 20 during the benefit car show hosted by Gravette Cruise. The show attracted 93 entries, and proceeds benefited Gravette Bright Futures.

(NWA Democrat-Gazette/Susan Holland) John Hankins of Gentry displayed an eye-catching pair of citrus-hued vehicles in the Gravette Cruise-sponsored car show Aug. 20. He entered his lime-green 1923 Ford in the Pre-1950s class and his lemon 1949 Ford F-3 in the Under Construction class.

(NWA Democrat-Gazette/Susan Holland) Jimmy Roberts of Gentry attracted many admirers for his black and white display. His 1929 Model A won second place in the Pre-1950s class, and he also entered his 1957 Ford Thunderbird in the Classic division of the show.

(NWA Democrat-Gazette/Susan Holland) The show attracted entries both large and small.

(NWA Democrat-Gazette/Susan Holland) Aaron Hoyt of Eureka Springs won Best of Show. His 2009 Dodge Challenger also won first place in the Special Interest class.