10/19/2026
The 2026 Jewett Area Chamber of Commerce Fall Frolic Car Show was held Saturday, October 10, in Jewett, Texas!
First, I want to extend a sincere thank-you to everyone who participated, whether you entered a vehicle, judged, volunteered, voted for your favorite, or simply came out to enjoy the show.
A special highlight to our presenting sponsor, **Double G Towing**, for supporting this year's event!
WITHOUT FURTHER ADO, YOUR 2026 FALL FROLIC CAR SHOW WINNERS ARE AS FOLLOWS
Cars – 1950s & Earlier
- **Best in Class:** Entry #11 – James Manderud | 1956 Chevrolet 210, "Lucy" | 136 points (tiebreaker judge +2)
- **Class Award:** Entry #39 – David Crundwell | 1931 Chrysler Coupe, "Hot Rod" | 136 points (tiebreaker judge +1)
- **Honorable Mention:** Entry #37 – Floyd Lay ("BJ Brotherton") | 1950 Ford | 134 points
Cars – 1960s
- **Best in Class:** Entry #3 – Joseph Kale | 1968 Chevrolet, "My Baby" | 139 points (tiebreaker judge +2)
- **Class Award:** Entry #38 – Jim Hay | 1967 Pontiac GTO | 139 points (tiebreaker judge +1)
- **Honorable Mention:** Entry #9 – Greg Ivey | 1968 Chevrolet Camaro | 138 points
Cars – 1970s
- **Best in Class:** Entry #6 – Robin Smith | 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, "Lynda" | 128 recorded points (tiebreaker judge +2)
- **Class Award:** Entry #20 – Ray Thomas | 1971 Chevrolet Malibu | 128 points (tiebreaker judge +1)
Cars – 1980s & 1990s
- **Best in Class:** Entry #5 – Antonio Flores | 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS | 137 points
- **Class Award:** Entry #13 – Dominic Anderson | 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 100 points
- **Honorable Mention:** Entry #26 – Lorenzo Sanchez | 1988 Lincoln | 91 points
Cars – 2000s & Newer
- **Best in Class:** Entry #4 – Drew Hattaway | 2000 Pontiac Trans Am, "Red Hot" | 101 points
Cars – Custom
- **Best in Class:** Entry #38 – Jim Hay | 1967 Pontiac GTO | 139 points
- **Class Award:** Entry #2 – Dawayne Sitton | 1969 Chevrolet Camaro | 121 points (tiebreaker judge +2)
- **Honorable Mention:** Entry #22 – Morris Turner | 1958 Chevrolet Del Ray | 121 points (tiebreaker judge +1)
Cars – Original
- **Best in Class:** Entry #32 – Robert Grissam | 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle | 138 points
- **Class Award:** Entry #5 – Antonio Flores | 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS | 137 points
Cars – Daily Driver
- **Best in Class:** Entry #37 – Floyd Lay ("BJ Brotherton") | 1950 Ford | 134 points
- **Class Award:** Entry #20 – Ray Thomas | 1971 Chevrolet Malibu | 128 points
Trucks – 1950s
- **Best in Class:** Entry #33 – James Gunter | 1950 Chevrolet 3100 Five-Window | 139 points
Trucks – 1960s
- **Best in Class:** Entry #12 – Ferron Howard | 1964 Ford Ranger | 144 points
- **Class Award:** Entry #25 – Juan Villagram | 1967 Chevrolet C10 | 142 recorded points
Trucks – 1970s
- **Best in Class:** Entry #15 – Donald Kubiak | 1972 Chevrolet C10 | 130 points
- **Class Award:** Entry #24 – Jim Seelye | 1977 GMC C15 | 129 points
Trucks – 1980–1985
- **Best in Class:** Entry #17 – Ernest Ellis | 1983 Chevrolet K10, "Big Red" | 131 points
- **Class Award:** Entry #18 – Linsey Johnson | 1984 Chevrolet C10, "HH" | 124 points
Trucks – 1985–1989
- **Best in Class:** Entry #27 – Eric Dotson | 1987 Chevrolet R10, "Chimera" | 131 points
- **Class Award:** Entry #23 – Lance Ferguson | 1987 Chevrolet C10, "Old Orange" | 120 points
- **Honorable Mention:** Entry #7 – Jason Smith | 1987 Chevrolet R20, "Old Red" | 119 points
Trucks – 1990s
- **Best in Class:** Entry #34 – Casey Morris | 1991 Chevrolet R30, "91 Chevy Two-Tone" | 95 points
Trucks – Original
- **Best in Class:** Entry #14 – Michael Music | 1971 Chevrolet | 104 points
- **Class Award:** Entry #34 – Casey Morris | 1991 Chevrolet R30 | 95 points
Trucks – Custom
- **Best in Class:** Entry #35 – Matthew Morris | 1988 Chevrolet R30, "Choo Choo Customs" | 111 points
Trucks – Daily Driver
- **Best in Class:** Entry #19 – Devin Johnson | 1988 Chevrolet C30, "Lola" | 115 points
- **Class Award:** Entry #34 – Casey Morris | 1991 Chevrolet R30 | 95 points
Imports
- **Best in Class:** Entry #1 – Dale Adams | 1929 Mercedes Gazelle, "Miss Daisy" | 138 points
Jeep
- **Best in Class:** Entry #21 – Tommy Miller | 1948 Jeep CJ2A, "Will" | 117 points
Motorcycles
- **Best in Class:** Entry #29 – Jon Snowden | 2017 Suzuki M109R with sidecar | 126 points
Rat Rods
- **Best in Class:** Entry #36 – Lanny Rogers | 1947 International Pickup, "Bulldog" | 118 points
Slingshot
- **Best in Class:** Entry #40 – Jeremy Owen | 2019 Polaris Slingshot | 110 points
Bicycles
- **Best in Class:** Entry #41 – William Louden | 1997 Schwinn Cruiser, "Ruby" | 73 recorded points
SPECIALTY AWARDS
Fall Frolic Favorite — People's Choice
Entry #9 – Greg Ivey | 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
Best of Show - Highest Judged Score with 144 Points
Entry #12 – Ferron Howard | 1964 Ford Ranger
Long Haul Award
Entry #14 – Michael Music | 310 miles round-trip
Sunday Driver Award
Entry #38 – Jim Hay | 1967 Pontiac GTO
Unique Build Award
Entry #36 – Lanny Rogers | 1947 International Pickup
Flying Monkey Award
Entry #19 – Devin Johnson | 1988 Chevrolet C30, "Lola"
Heart of a Lion Award
Entry #41 – William Louden | 1997 Schwinn Cruiser, "Ruby"
Thank you to:
- **Double G Towing** for sponsoring the 2026 Fall Frolic Car Show.
- **O'Reilly Auto Parts in Buffalo** for donating items for our participant goodie bags.
- **Centerville Home & Auto** for contributing a door prize.
- **Violet & Vine Photography** and **First Down Photos** for capturing memories of the event.
- **Kristy Vandegriff and the Jewett Area Chamber of Commerce** for the opportunity to organize this year's car show.
- **Our volunteer judges, registration and parking helpers, and everyone who helped with setup, organization, and cleanup.**
And, most importantly, thank you to all of our entrants.
Some of you traveled quite a distance, spent countless hours preparing your vehicles, and trusted us to provide an enjoyable show. I sincerely appreciate that.
These shows have always been about more than trophies. They're about the vehicles, the stories behind them, the friendships we make, and the opportunity to bring people together who share an enthusiasm for anything with wheels.
**Until next time, follow the yellow brick road and keep those wheels turning!**
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