Lincoln Car Show Draws More Than 100 Vehicles

DESCRIBED AS A ‘GOOD LAWNCHAIR GATHERING’

Frank Birmingham of West Fork admires a 1923 Ford T-Bucket owned by Hugh Ritchins of Winslow. Birmingham said he is working on his own T-Bucket at home but it is not ready to be shown yet.
Frank Birmingham of West Fork admires a 1923 Ford T-Bucket owned by Hugh Ritchins of Winslow. Birmingham said he is working on his own T-Bucket at home but it is not ready to be shown yet.

LINCOLN -- It was hot -- in the 90s -- for Lincoln's fifth annual Chicken Rod Nationals car show but a nice breeze flowed through the square making the temperatures bearable for another succcessful event sponsored by Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce.

"It seems to me, it's the best one yet," said Heather Keenen, chamber president. "The weather is great and we've had a good turnout."

She specifically thanked Lincoln Alderman Doug Hutchens and his family and John Blosser and his family.

"We could not do this without them."

Antique and classic cars, along with rat rods and more modern vehicles surrounded the square for visitors to see and enjoy. Boston Mountain Playboys provided live music and concessions were available from Lincoln Area Kiwanis Club and Lincoln High School band boosters.

Proceeds from the car show will benefit Lincoln Senior Center and Grace Place.

Billed as "Not Your Ordinary Car Show," this year's Chicken Rod Nationals registered 91 show cars and 12 Rat Rods.

Members of the Modern MoPar Muscle of the Ozarks brought their vehicles to Lincoln for the first time and were impressed. The women cooled themselves by putting their bare feet in a small plastic pool filled with water and a bag of ice.

"This is great," said April Monk of Bentonville. "We like the square. It's not real crowded and the entertainment is good."

Their husbands sat nearby under a tent.

Paul Sullins of Springdale brought a '51 Chevy to show and has been in Lincoln four or five years, he said.

"This is a good, local gathering of homegrown folks," Sullins said. "I call it a lawnchair gathering. You get to see some old friends from long ago."

Sullins' description of the show was on target. Open tents dotted the perimeter of the square as participants set up to enjoy the day in Lincoln. Blankets and chairs were scattered about as people spent time visiting with each other or walking around to see many different vehicles. Others sat close to the stage to hear live music.

Galen Peters of Farmington brought a 2001 Ford 4x4 Supercrew to the Lincoln show.

"It's a good show," Peters said. "We've been coming together for years. It brings together a lot of people in the community."

Frank Birmingham of West Fork is working on a '23 Ford T-Bucket but it is not quite ready to place in a car show. He said he hopes to attend the Chicken Rod Nationals car show next year.

"This one is a lot of fun," Birmingham said.

Winners included Best of Show: Larry Stephens with 1967 Camaro; Oldest: Alan and Shelly Butler with 1923 Ford Model T, Best Paint: Larry Moore with 1955 Ford f100; and Best Chrome: Daniel Waller with 1946 Dodge Truck.

General News on 06/29/2016