Car Shows are a Sweet Ride!

Oh it’s car show season!! Now it is time for my parents and I to decide, do we go?, and to which ones. Oh I would love to go to them all, but when you are driving an original 93 year old car, that may not be possible when your top speed is about 35 to 40 mph. I am not the person you want to follow on a highway for long.

When I am looking to participate in a Car Show that I am interested in, I first inquire about the reason for the car show. Who does it benefit, where are the funds collected throughout the car show going to? Do these funds stay in the community? Most monies are attained though the registration of each car, truck and motorcycle at car shows - although, we may also do a 50/50 raffle and raffle off baskets. Participants are able to have their entries judged and may receive an award for their entry in turn for registering.

By Renee Hohensheldt

Some people may ask, “why do you want to show your auto?”. Most of the time, I drive my parents 1930 Ford Model A to the shows because for me, I enjoy driving it. The look on people’s faces as they are waving at me as I drive by and blow that old time Ah-oo-gah horn is priceless. My parents have met many friends by attending car shows and now that they are getting a bit older, I truly love to be able to see them sit behind their Model A and not only visit with other car show enthusiasts, but meet new people that come to see all the entries. People are amazed that they have a car that is 93 years old. Yes the washing, waxing, maintenance can get costly, but for us, the pros out weigh the cons.

Car shows are a great way to help a cause and there is a bonus - you get to meet new people, make new friends and see the smiles on spectators faces when they are viewing all the entries. Come bring the family and join in on the fun at this themed car show coming up: Christmas in July Car Show July 9, 2023 @ 12:30, at Advance Auto Comrie Ave Johnstown, NY. First time for this one! Decorations, music with a Rocking Santa DJ and lots of car show drivers that are happy to discuss their entry. Don’t forget to stop and say hi to my parents and see our Ole girl!

Did you Know? Three states -- Delaware, Connecticut, and Virginia have virtually eradicated veteran homelessness within their borders due to a combination of government programs and local, non-profit organizations. Help us add New York State to this list.

On July 15th, 2023 Veteran’s Time To Thrive in partnership with the Amsterdam’s Water Front Foundation will be hosting their 2nd

in partnership with Amsterdam Waterfront Foundation’s Summer Concert Series

Preregister online: www.vt-3.org

$10 min. donation 100% of proceeds go to VT3

• Top 10 in each category (participant judging): 1979 & Older, 1980 & Newer

• Best in following categories: Best of Show 1979 & Older, Best of Show 1980 & Newer, Chevy, Ford, Mopar, Foreign, Supercar/Exotic, Truck, Hot Rod, Rat Rad, Motorcycle-Cruiser & Motorcycle Sport

• Specialty Categories: Mayor’s Choice, Veteran’s Choice, APD’s Choice, GAVAC’s Choice, V.I.P.’s Choice on Amsterdam’s Southside from 11am – 3pm. The event will be followed by a Live concert at the Riverlink Park featuring Tompkins Drive “Rockin’ Country” starting at 7pm. Last year’s show was a huge success, raising over $13,000 for our veterans, all while attendees viewed over 115 gorgeous vehicles and enjoyed food and drinks from Amsterdam Southside’s incredible food establishments!

We would like thank the generous sponsors who support our Veterans and are helping us complete our mission.

Honor Sponsors: Acoustik Attak, Albany Ketamine Infusions, Bowman Auto Detailing, and Rayco of Schenectady.

Integrity Sponsors: Adirondack-Hearth Home & More, Betz, Rossi, Bellinger, & Stewart Family Funeral Homes, Five Corners Mobil & Deli, MHXCo, and Paintworx Collision Center.

Selfless Sponsors: Amsterdam’s Riverfront Hardware, Amsterdam Waterfront Foundation, Kountry Roots Photography, Mangino Chevrolet Amsterdam, New Country Porsche of Clifton Park, Ship and Copy, and WATPHOTO Professional Photography Services.