{"id":20959,"date":"2024-06-12T01:03:35","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T07:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodriverweekly.com\/?p=20959"},"modified":"2024-06-10T17:07:52","modified_gmt":"2024-06-10T23:07:52","slug":"15th-annual-challis-car-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodriverweekly.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/12\/15th-annual-challis-car-show\/","title":{"rendered":"15th Annual Challis Car Show"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hot Cars In Challis<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

BY ISAIAH FRIZZELL<\/em><\/p>\n

The Center of Idaho<\/strong>
\nChallis, is a bustling little cluster of a town with no real stoplight and a bounty of hardcore ranchers and mechanics. The most happening spot in the area is the Allied hardware store or your flavor of church. The local art scene flourishes at MadDog Gallery supported by the Challis Arts Council where you can find all manner of beautiful leather art, silver and stone jewelry along with pottery, photography and paintings.
\nWith a population of around 900, Challis is a unique mountain town made up of a handful of streets, lots of desert mountains and the Salmon River. The River of No Return Endurance Runs brings a huge crowd, while the hot springs and hikes are a big seasonal draw, with one colloquially known as \u2018Goldbug\u2019 being a bit of both.
\nThere\u2019s a ton of backcountry recreation to be had in the sleepy town but occasionally something pops up that draws statewide attention.<\/p>\n

Mechanical Melodies<\/strong>
\nEvery first Saturday in June, Challis Classy Chassis holds the annual Show N\u2019 Shine car show, with gorgeous vehicular entries from all over the state, this year including glazed Cobras, golden-spoked Chevy Bel Airs, a \u201867 Dodge Daytona and any number of fleeked-out trucks dating back to the early 1930s.
\nThis most recent Show N\u2019 Shine marked the group\u2019s 15th year, and also took place while the local Farmers\u2019 Market held up a hefty hodgepodge of local bounty. Fresh clean vegetables, honey, crafts, and cars. It was genuine bucolic bliss.
\nAt Show N\u2019 Shine, people from all over the state parked their hotrods and set up tents\u2014hoods held high and engines chromed out. The old-school blast was in full swing as Jukebox Charlie, Chuck Felton, pumped the classic American tunes in his portable hubcap-holstered DJ booth, with everything from Elvis, The Everly Brothers and Bread to the DJ\u2019s namesake, Johnny Paycheck.
\nThe sun was warm and bright in spite of several cloudy thunderstorm moments. This is Idaho, after all, and the weather changes quicker than a hare on a hunt.
\nA large crowd ogled the jalopies, enjoying BBQ from Real Deal Smokehouse and dollar beers from the Challis Lodge. Sourdough pancakes, sausage and egg were sold early in the day by the Legionnaires from the Philip Kirk Post No. 109 in Challis while local firefighters raised money selling their own ice cream. Later in the day, Farm Bureau Insurance began giving out soft-serve ice cream for free.
\nThere were 41 gorgeous classic cars with a few modern Mustangs maintained to peak condition and driven to Challis from all over the state. It\u2019s always a fun and free show without an entry fee or admission. While not exactly competitive, the show does give prizes along with T-shirts and a raffle. This year a brand new Michelob Ultra golf bag and a Busch Light camping chair were raffled as well as a $5 potluck where the winner won the entire pot of $315.<\/p>\n

The prize categories were for:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Top 10 \u2013 Participants\u2019 Favorites<\/strong>
\n1. 1934 Ford 2-Door Sedan by
\nMike and Connie McGowan of Challis
\n2. 1977 K-20 Pickup by Steve Arnison of Challis
\n3. 1947 Ford Pickup by Connie and Mike Mc Gowan of Challis
\n4. 1957 Ford Pickup by Jack Anderson of Challis
\n5. 1952 Nash by Bill Price of Twin Falls
\n6. 1952 Ford F-1 by Jordan Ganow of Salmon
\n7. 1967 Chevy Camaro by Sherry Johnston of Hansen
\n8. 1969 Mustang Fastback by Monte and Penny Stein of Pocatello
\n9. 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner by Randy Batin of Mackay
\n10. 1937 Ford Coupe by Judy Lysinger of Challis<\/p>\n

Club Founders Award<\/strong>
\n1957 Ford Pickup by Jack Anderson of Challis<\/p>\n

Best of Show
\n1964 Chevy El Camino by Rick Boyles of Idaho Falls<\/p>\n

Kids\u2019 Choice<\/strong>
\n1969 Plymouth Roadrunner by Randy Batin of Mackay<\/p>\n

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