Organizers said more than 250 vehicles were on display at Big Mama's Car Show on Saturday in Lampe Park. Photo special to The R-C by Kathy Schuman
More than 250 vehicles turned out for the 21st Big Mama’s Car Show in Gardnerville’s Lampe Park.
One organizer said that they had nearly 200 pre-register and more showed up on Saturday morning.
“We charged them $60 and you know what they said, ‘We don’t care, it’s for a good cause,” a Young at Heart Senior Citizen’s Club member said, who was judging cars said.
"We had over 250 cars on display, probably the largest car show in the Valley," Young at Heart President Paul Osserman said.
The good cause is senior programs like Meals on Wheels conducted by Douglas County Community Services.
"We endeavor to continue to raise money to support the seniors in Douglas County," Osserman said.
The show wrapped up at 2:30 p.m. Saturday with winners expected to be announced at 3 p.m.
It’s still early in the classic car season, with Genoa Lakes Golf Course is hosting a Rare & Exotics Car Show 2-6 p.m. May 28 to raise funds for the Eagle Valley Children’s Home.
Registration is $25, with $10 going to the cause.
For more information, email jennifer@genoalakes.com
The 17th annual Rappin’ to Minden takes over the roads surrounding Minden Park 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. June 3.
Contact Dennis Bargman 775-782-7074, or Margie Azzaro 775-266-4506 to register a vehicle.
Big Mama Winners as supplied by organizers
Best of Show
Bill Thornton
Young At Heart Boards Choice
Bill Cochran
Sheriff Coverley’s Choice
Mariposa County Sheriff’s Car
Up to 1929
Howard Thew
Andy Hughes
1930-34
Whitney Bullis
Rich Lemb
1935-49
Ken Friend
Bob Rogers
1950-59 Stock
Joe Dupois
Geno Barbena
1950-59 Modified
Bill Thornton
Shannon & Scott Minder
1955, 56, 57 Chevy Stock
Karen Vipperman
Al Sotomayor
1955, 56, 57 Chevy Modified
Rick & Nina Wright
Harry Pelliccione
Corvettes
Jim & Marilyn Smith
Tom Andriacch
1960-69 Stock
Steve Simon
Greg Bonnetti
1960-69 Modified
Monte Neael
Dan & Val Linke
1970-79 Stock
Johnathan Summers
Dave Welsh
1970-79 Modified
Frank Rivera
Scott McDonald
1980 and newer
Doug Johnson
Ben Frank
Mustangs
Eric Haack
Kevin Haywood
Trucks Stock
Terry Beso
Skip Hamler
Trucks Modified
Eddie Bischofberger
Heath Wallace
Street Rods
Jim and Sharon Hoff
Don Tucevich
Foreign
David Brady
Steven Thaler
VWs
Tom Ellam
Dave Taylor
Hot Rods
Tom Nobriga
Preston Conn
Rat Rods
Joseph Thunn
Dan LaVall
Unrestored Original
Patti Graf
Mike Walker
Motorcycles
Geoff Marshall
Robert Conn
Special Interest
Tom Stuve
Ted Whipple
