2020 Dates & Times
Exhibitors are allowed in the Exhibition Hall at 9am each day.
49th Annual
Birmingham, AL
Friday, February 7th:
3pm – 9pm
Saturday, February 8th:
10am – 9pm
Sunday, February 9th:
10am – 6pm
Vaughn Early Memorial Award Winner
Presented by
The Official Collector Car Insurance of the World of Wheels
*All five "Fantastic 5 Award" winners receive $600.
The "Vaughn Early Memorial Award" winner receives an additional $9,400
2019 Award Winner
Congratulations to Johnny Martin and his truely amazing 1957 Chevrolet 150 Hardtop for winning the coveted Vaughn Early Memorial Award for The Best 1st Time Shown Vehicle at the Birmingham, AL World of Wheels, along with its $10,000 Cash Prize. This vehicle is truly the pinnacle of design and quality. The amount of detail and workmanship in this Chevy is truly amazing.
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Judging & Competition Points
The Vaughn Early Memorial Award was started in 2011 and is presented to The Best 1st Time Shown Vehicle at the Birmingham, AL World of Wheels. Our professional ISCA Judging Staff selects the “Fabulous Five”: the top 5 first time shown vehicles in the Birmingham, AL show. Each Fabulous Five award winner will receive ISCA points and $600 for winning “Best” in an ISCA Category. They are, therefore, not eligible to win “Best” in any other category. This leaves the other categories: “Best Rod”, “Best Street Machine Comp”, “Best Truck”, etc. open to other vehicles and raises the total number of “Best” winners in the the Birmingham show from 6 to 11. The Vaughn Early Memorial Award and an additional $9,400 Cash Prize will be awarded to the top Fabulous Five vehicle.
This award places special emphasis on “the vehicle that best exhibits excellence in design and fabrication”.
It represents a vehicle as a total package and places its importance on creativity, ingenuity and overcoming design obstacles.
The Southeast has some of the best builders and most beautiful cars in the country.
The award’s namesake, Vaughn Early, was an avid car lover and father-in-law of the nationally recognized custom car builder, Jonathan Goolsby of Goolsby Customs.
The Birmingham show is the largest, longest running indoor custom auto show in the Southeast.
There is no better venue to establish a perpetual award of this prestige than the Birmingham, AL O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels.
Since 1971, this show has grown in size and stature to one of the most respected shows in the nation attracting top vehicles from across the US.
Alumni Gallery: Past Winners
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Award Winners
Presented by
48th Annual Birmingham, AL 2019
Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex
February 8, 9 & 10, 2019
Vaughn Early Memorial Award
| Johnny Martin | Alamosa, CO | 1957 Chevrolet 150 Hardtop |
Fabulous 5 Award
| Johnny Martin | Alamosa, CO | 1957 Chevrolet 150 Hardtop |
| Robert Anderson | Savannah, GA | 1936 Pontiac 2-Door Sedan |
| Jeff England | Cleburne, TX | 1973 Chevrolet Belair |
| George Hedrick | Lyles, TN | 1973 Chevrolet Corvette |
| Steve Westbrooks | Murfreesboro, TN | 1966 Chevy II |
John Myers Memorial Award
| Brian Cobb | Pelham, AL | 2010 Harley Road Glide |
Biker's Best 5 Award
| Brian Cobb | Pelham, AL | 2010 Harley Road Glide |
| Brian Cobb | Pelham, AL | 2001 Harley Softail |
| Jason Bachman | Alabaster, AL | 2011 Harley Road Glide |
| Ryan Clough | Helena, AL | 2010 Harley Road Glide |
| Tim Smith | Birmingham, AL | 2018 Harley Road King |
Steve Tansy Gold Cup Award
| Ariel Anguiano | 1941 Willys |
Burl Smith Memorial Award
| George Hedrick | 1973 Chevy Corvette |
Tommy Godwin Cruisin' Custom Memorial Award
| Al Bailey | 1956 Mercury Convertible |
O'Reilly Auto Parts Pick of the Show Award
| Darrin Frisella | 1974 Dodge Charger |
American National Pick of the Show Award
| Randy Powe | 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 |
Weil Wrecker Pick of the Show Award
| Dalton Thomason | 1969 Chevy K5 Blazer |
Von Hot Rod Award of Excellence
| Mike George | 1972 Chevy Blazer |
Von Hot Rod Pinstripe Award
| Dale Carpenter | 1930 Ford Coupe |
People's Choice Award
| Robert Graham 1931 | 1931 Chevrolet Commercial Woodie |
Long Distance Award
| Jerry Harris | 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T |
Best Ford Powered Ford
| Dale Carpenter | 1930 Ford Coupe |
Best GM Powered GM
| Gil Gray | 1953 Chevy 3100 Pickup |
Best Mopar Powered Mopar
| Mike McCandless | 1972 Dodge Demon |
Best Outstanding Import
| David Knight | 1991 VW GTI |
Best Restored
| Daryl Wix | Orlinda, TN | 1972 Chevrolet Cheyenne Pickup |
Best Rod
| Mike Allen | Irondale, AL | 1937 Ford Truck |
Best Street Machine Competition
| Scott Beasley | Mooreville, MS | 1964 Chevrolet Nova II |
Best Truck
| Harry Smith | Powell, TN | Ford Ranger |
Best Custom
| Jim Kagley | Maryville, TN | 1955 Chevrolet 2-Door Post |
Best Bike
| Steve Brasher | Trussville, AL | 2004 Kustom Chopper |
Outstanding Custom
| Bubba Youngblood | Dora, AL | 1966 Chevrolet Nova II |
Outstanding Sports/Sport Compact
| Andrew Petrillo | Blue Ridge, GA | 1962 Chevrolet Corvette |
Outstanding Full/Radical/Handbuilt Custom
| Edward Harvey | Livingston, TX | 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster |
Outstanding Truck
| Adrean Shelton | Killen, AL | 1949 Chevrolet Pickup |
Outstanding Full/Radical/Handbuilt Truck
| Mark Tullis | Dacula, GA | 1953 Ford F-100 |
Outstanding Competition
| Ricky Mcmillan | Bogalusa, LA | 1941 Willys Coupe |
Outstanding Street Rod
| Randy Jackson | Hamilton, AL | 1930 Ford Roadster |
Outstanding Custom Rod
| Ariel Anguiano | Eldridge, AL | 1941 Willys 2-Door Coupe |
Outstanding Street Machine
| Eddie Mcmillan | Knoxville, TN | 1971 Plymouth Cuda |
Outstanding Restored
| Jerry Harris | Eagle Point, OR | 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T |
Outstanding Individual Display
| Johnny Martin | Alamosa, CO | 1957 Chevrolet 150 Hardtop |
| Andrew Petrillo | Blue Ridge, GA | 1962 Chevrolet Corvette |
| Pattie Allen | Talbotton, GA | 1995 Ford Mustang Convertible |
| Robert Anderson | Savannah, GA | 1936 Pontiac 2-Door Sedan |
| Jeff England | Cleburne, TX | 1956 Chevrolet Belair |
| Adrean Shelton | Killen, AL | 1949 Chevrolet Pickup |
| Matt Clark | Friendswood, TX | 1965 Plymouth Barracuda |
| Harry Smith | Powell, TN | Ford Ranger |
Outstanding 10X20 Display
| Daryl Wix | Orlinda, TN | 1972 Chevrolet Cheyenne Pickup |
Outstanding Non-Electrical Display
| Eddie Mcmillan | Knoxville, TN | 1971 Plymouth Cuda |
Outstanding Detail
| Ray Morgan | Gardendale, AL | 1949 Ford F1 |
Outstanding Engineered
| Robert Graham | Cartersville, GA | 1931 Chevrolet Commercial Woodie |
Outstanding Undercarriage
| Kirk Peterson | Niceville, FL | 1957 Chevrolet 3100 Custom |
Outstanding Paint
| Ray Morgan | Gardendale, AL | 1949 Ford F1 |
| Pattie Allen | Talbotton, GA | 1995 Ford Mustang Convertible |
| Larry Jenkins | Bella Vista, AR | 1953 Buick Super Convertible |
| Darrell Harper | Vincent, AL | 1972 Chevrolet C-10 |
| Kirk Peterson | Niceville, FL | 1957 Chevrolet 3100 Custom |
Outstanding Use of Color Design
| Al Bailey | Summerville, SC | 1956 Mercury Convertible |
Outstanding Engine – Custom
| David Knight | Pinson, AL | 1991 VW GTI |
Outstanding Engine Street Machine Competition
| Michael Alexander | Cartersville, GA | 1987 Chevrolet S-10 |
Outstanding Engine-Rod
| Jim Robertson | Eldridge, AL | 1941 Willys 2-Door Coupe |
Outstanding Engine – Truck
| Darrell Harper | Vincent, AL | 1972 Chevrolet C-10 |
Outstanding Engine – Restored
| Angela Hames | Madison, MS | 1969 Dodge Dart Gts |
Outstanding Interior – Custom
| Al Bailey | Summerville, SC | 1956 Mercury Convertible |
Outstanding Interior – Street Machine Competition
| Tim Wellborn | Alex City, AL | 1969 Dodge Daytona Charger |
Outstanding Interior – Rod
| Jim Robertson | Eldridge, AL | 1941 Willys 2-Door Coupe |
Outstanding Interior – Truck
| Scott Pierce | Columbiana, AL | 1968 Chevrolet C-10 |
Outstanding Interior – Restored
| Angela Hames | Madison, MS | 1969 Dodge Dart Gts |
Rising Star
| Cheston Davis | Florence, AL | 1958 BMW Isetta |
Custom Convertible – 1949-2016
| 2nd | Desmond Jennings | Pinson, AL | 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass |
| 1st | Pattie Allen | Talbotton, GA | 1995 Ford Mustang Convertible |
Custom Convertible – Full – 1949-Current
| 1st | Al Bailey | Summerville, SC | 1956 Mercury Convertible |
Radical Custom Convertible – 1949-Current
| 1st | Larry Jenkins | Bella Vista, AR | 1953 Buick Super Convertible |
Conservative Hardtop – 1955-1959
| 1st | Keith Washington | Montgomery, AL | 1957 Chevrolet Belair Sedan |
Conservative Hardtop – 1960-1969
| 1st | Matt Clark | Friendswood, TX | 1965 Plymouth Barracuda |
Conservative Hardtop – 1980-1989
| 1st | Michael Kirkpatrick | Hartselle, AL | 1981 Chevrolet Camaro |
Conservative Hardtop – 2000-2016
| 1st | Bridget Jagacki | Alabaster, AL | 2016 Dodge Challenger |
Contemporary Custom – 2017-Current
| 1st | Brian York | Alabaster, AL | 2019 Dodge Challenger Scatpack |
Mild Hardtop
| 1st | Bubba Youngblood | Dora, AL | 1966 Chevrolet Nova II |
Semi Hardtop
| 1st | Jim Kagley | Maryville, TN | 1955 Chevrolet 2-Door Post |
Full Hardtop
| 1st | Jeff England | Cleburne, TX | 1956 Chevrolet Belair |
Radical Hardtop
| 1st | Johnny Martin | Alamosa, CO | 1957 Chevrolet 150 Hardtop |
Conservative Sports – Pre-1963
| 2nd | Mike Boudreaux | Laplace, LA | 1958 Corvette Hardtop Convertible |
| 1st | Jerry Burgess | Eldridge, AL | 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Hardtop Convertible |
Conservative Sports – 1997-2016
| 2nd | Jocko Lewis | Bessemer, AL | 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 |
| 1st | Dan Black | Flowery Branch, GA | 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06/Z07 |
Contemporary Sports – 2017-Current
| 1st | Jim Welch | Hartselle, AL | 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 |
Mild Sports
| 1st | Andrew Petrillo | Blue Ridge, GA | 1962 Chevrolet Corvette |
Full Sports
| 1st | George Hedrick | Lyles, TN | 1973 Chevrolet Corvette |
Radical Sports
| 1st | Edward Harvey | Livingston, TX | 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster |
Exotic Sports
| 1st | Tom Fisher | Birmingham, AL | 2017 Dodge Viper Acr-E |
Mild Compact Custom
| 1st | David Knight | Pinson, AL | 1991 VW GTI |
Conservative Pickup – 1957-1972
| 2nd | Robert Herring | Gardendale, AL | 1970 Chevrolet Truck |
| 1st | Randy Shanks | Dayton, TX | 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Cheyenne |
Mild Pickup
| 2nd | Darrell Harper | Vincent, AL | 1972 Chevrolet C-10 |
| 1st | Scott Pierce | Columbiana, AL | 1968 Chevrolet C-10 |
Semi Pickup
| 2nd | Ray Morgan | Gardendale, AL | 1949 Ford F1 |
| 1st | Adrean Shelton | Killen, AL | 1949 Chevrolet Pickup |
Radical Pickup
| 3rd | Mark Echols | Ohatchee, AL | 1969 Chevrolet Truck |
| 2nd | Kirk Peterson | Niceville, FL | 1957 Chevrolet 3100 Custom |
| 1st | Mark Tullis | Dacula, GA | 1953 Ford F-100 |
4X4 Utility Wagon
| 1st | Toby Mccaleb | Eldridge, AL | 1976 Ford Bronco |
Radical Mini Pickup
| 1st | Harry Smith | Powell, TN | Ford Ranger |
Street Machine Custom – 1965-1979
| 2nd | Eddie Mcmillan | Knoxville, TN | 1971 Plymouth Cuda |
| 1st | Steve Westbrooks | Murfreesboro, TN | 1966 Chevrolet II |
Street Touring – 1949-Current
| 2nd | Patrick O’Doherty | Chelsea, AL | 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T |
| 1st | Scott Beasley | Mooreville, MS | 1964 Chevrolet Nova II |
Street Machine Truck – 1980-Current
| 1st | Michael Alexander | Cartersville, GA | 1987 Chevrolet S-10 |
Track Comp Car
| 1st | Tim Wellborn | Alex City, AL | 1969 Dodge Daytona Charger |
Gasser
| 1st | Ricky Mcmillan | Bogalusa, LA | 1941 Willys Coupe |
Altered Street Roadster – Pre-1935
| 1st | Randy Jackson | Hamilton, AL | 1930 Ford Roadster |
Pro Street Rod – Pre-1935
| 1st | Robert Graham | Cartersville, GA | 1931 Chevrolet Commercial Woodie |
Radical Custom Rod Sedan – 1935-1948
| 1st | Robert Anderson | Savannah, GA | 1936 Pontiac 2-Door Sedan |
Semi Custom Rod Coupe – 1935-1948
| 1st | Jim Robertson | Eldridge, AL | 1941 Willys 2-Door Coupe |
Full Custom Rod Pickup
| 1st | Mike Allen | Irondale, AL | 1937 Ford Truck |
Street Machine Custom Rod – 1935-1948
| 1st | Ariel Anguiano | Eldridge, AL | 1941 Willys 2-Door Coupe |
Nostalgia Chopper
| 1st | Steve Brasher | Trussville, AL | 2004 Kustom Chopper |
Restored – 1928-1934
| 1st | Paul Blackwell | Irondale, AL | 1929 Nash Rumble Seat Coupe |
Restored – 1958-1967
| 1st | Hil Mcwhorter | Rainbow City, AL | 1967 Plymouth Fastback Barracuda |
Restored – 1968-1972
| 3rd | Jw Hames | Madison, MS | 1969 Dodge Dart Gts |
| 2nd | Angela Hames | Madison, MS | 1969 Dodge Dart Gts |
| 1st | Jerry Harris | Eagle Point, OR | 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T |
Restored – 1968-1972 “A”
| Runner Up | Wayne Lagle | Birmingham, AL | 1971 Plymouth GTX |
| 3rd | Hunter Jones | Moulton, AL | 1970 Plymouth GTX |
| 2nd | J W Hames | Madison, MS | 1970 Plymouth Superbird |
| 1st | Chet Biggers | Ashland City, TN | 1970 Plymouth Aar Cuda |
Restored Pickup
| 2nd | Mike Tanner | Murfreesboro, TN | 1979 Dodge Warlock II Power Wagon |
| 1st | Daryl Wix | Orlinda, TN | 1972 Chevrolet Cheyenne Pickup |
Altered Restored
| 2nd | Ken Stonebrook | Chattanooga, TN | 1969 Dodge Charger |
| 1st | Wayne Lagle | Birmingham, AL | 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A |
Domestic Sports
| 1st | Kip Chambers | Irondale, AL | 1964 Chevrolet Corvette |
Outstanding Club Award
| Team Corvette Al | Birmingham, AL |
| Saleen Club Of America | (Unavailable) |
Best Club Award
| MACC | Moody, AL |
Best Paint: Gold Star
| Travis Robinson | 1967 Chevy II |
Best Use of Color: Gold Star
| Robert Ludlum | 2016 Chevy Pickup |
Best Interior: Gold Star
| Ronnie Brooks | 1962 Chevy Impala |
Best Engineering: Gold Star
| Scott Harris | 2009 Dodge Challenger |
Best Bike Paint: Gold Star
| Tim Smith | 2018 Harley Road King |
Best Bike: Gold Star
| Tim Smith | 2010 Apollo Chopper |
Best of Gold Star
| Randy Powe | 1969 Ford Mustang |
Gold Star Custom Convertible
| 3rd | Chuck Lewis | Birmingham, AL | 1969 Chevrolet Camaro |
| 2nd | Howard Stor | Wilsonville, AL | 1966 AMC 990 Convertible |
| 1st | Eddie Marsh | Gardendale, AL | 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible |
Gold Star Conservative Hardtop – 1949-1954
| 1st | Will Petty | Boaz, AL | 1950 Ford Custom Coupe |
Gold Star Conservative Hardtop – 1955-1959
| 1st | Steve Brasher | Trussville, AL | 1956 Chevrolet |
Gold Star Conservative Hardtop 1960-1969
| Runner Up | Isaac Elliot | Arley, AL | 1968 Chevrolet Camaro |
| Runner Up | Stanley Mcclellan | Mccalla, AL | 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS |
| Runner Up | James Herring | Gardendale, AL | 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 |
| 3rd | Nick Smith | Alabaster, AL | 1969 Chevrolet Camaro |
| 2nd | Sam Mcgaughy | Alabaster, AL | 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Hardtop |
| 1st | Keith Shields | Amory, MS | 1967 Chevrolet Camaro |
Gold Star Conservative Hardtop 1960-1969 Mopar
| Runner Up | Jason Burke | Cullman, AL | 1968 Dodge Dart |
| Runner Up | Jerry Scott | Cullman, AL | 1965 Plymouth Satellite |
| Runner Up | Phil Segraves | Guin, AL | 1969 Plymouth Road Runner |
| Runner Up | David Downs | Hoover, AL | 1969 Dodge Super Bee |
| 3rd | Rickey Humphries | Alexandria, AL | 1969 Dodge Charger |
| 2nd | Clark Garner | Muscadine, AL | 1969 Dodge Charger |
| 1st | Ken Meredith | Ringgold, GA | 1965 Dodge Coronet |
Gold Star Conservative Hardtop Chevelle
| 3rd | Mike Allen | Dora, AL | 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle |
| 2nd | Van Nash | Birmingham, AL | 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle |
| 1st | Joey Hinkle | Hanceville, AL | 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle |
Gold Star Conservative Hardtop Nova
| 2nd | Marc Fike | Centreville, AL | 1963 Chevrolet Nova |
| 1st | David Lawrence | Warrior, AL | 1966 Chevrolet Nova |
Gold Star Conservative Hardtop GM
| 2nd | David Helms | Pell City, AL | 1962 Chevrolet Biscayne |
| 1st | Ronnie Brooks | Alabaster, AL | 1962 Chevrolet Impala 2-Door Hardtop |
Gold Star Conservative Hardtop 1970-1979
| 3rd | Scott Meinberg | Alabaster, AL | 1971 Chevrolet Nova |
| 2nd | Eric Bankston | Birmingham, AL | 1971 Plymouth Duster 340 |
| 1st | Randy Powe | Hanceville, AL | 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 |
Gold Star Conservative Hardtop 1970-1979 Dodge
| Runner Up | Brian Dabbs | Bessemer, AL | 1971 Dodge Dart Swinger |
| Runner Up | Darrin Frisella | Marrero, LA | 1974 Dodge Charger |
| Runner Up | Darrel Farley | Arley, AL | 1970 Dodge Coronet |
| Runner Up | Billy Watkins | Pelham, AL | 1972 Dodge Challenger |
| Runner Up | Rickey Humphries | Alexandria, AL | 1970 Dodge Challenger |
| 3rd | Tommy Peters | Alexander City, AL | 1973 Dodge Challenger |
| 2nd | Paul Jones | Adamsville, AL | 1970 Dodge 2-Door |
| 1st | Eric Perrine | Alabaster, AL | 1974 Dodge Challenger |
Gold Star Conservative Hardtop 1970-1979 GM
| 3rd | Chris Orazine | Warrior, AL | 1972 Chevrolet Nova |
| 2nd | Michael Blackmon | Montevallo, AL | 1978 Pontiac Trans AM |
| 1st | Jim Phillips | Alabaster, AL | 1972 Pontiac Firebird Formula |
Gold Star Conservative Hardtop 1970-1979 Mopar
| 1st | Ivan Taunton | Boaz, AL | 1972 Plymouth Duster |
Gold Star Conservative Hardtop 1980-1989
| 3rd | Hunter Wideman | Cleveland, AL | 1986 Ford Mustang Saleen |
| 2nd | Evan Dujanovic | Birmingham, AL | 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 |
| 1st | Santiago Class | Alabaster, AL | 1981 Trans AM Original Ttop |
Gold Star Conservative Hardtop 90-02
| 2nd | Bob Goodson | Knoxville, TN | 1993 Ford Mustang |
| 1st | Terry Wideman | Cleveland, AL | 1995 Ford Saleen Mustang S-351 |
Gold Star Conservative Hardtop 03-16
| Runner Up | Jarrid Scroggins | Moody, AL | 2004 Ford Mustang GT |
| Runner Up | Mallory Smith | Enoree, SC | 2005 Ford Mustang Saleen |
| 3rd | James White | Anniston, AL | 2014 Ford Mustang GT |
| 2nd | Larry Holt | Athens, AL | 2003 Ford Mustang Saleen |
| 1st | Bill Roberts | Odenville, AL | 2011 Ford Mustang Saleen S-302 |
Gold Star Conservative Hardtop 03-16 Conv
| 3rd | Jeannie Hannah | Odenville, AL | 2016 Dodge Challenger Hellcat |
| 2nd | Bobby Morrow | Morris, AL | 2016 Dodge Challenger |
| 1st | Scott Harris | Lake View, AL | 2009 Dodge Challenger |
Gold Star Conservative Hardtop 03-16 Dodge
| 2nd | Demetria Boggs | Ragland, AL | 2010 Dodge Challenger |
| 1st | James Cash | Hueytown, AL | 2014 Dodge Challenger |
Gold Star Conservative 03-16 Convertible Ford
| 1st | Jonathan Alexander | Decatur, AL | 2004 Ford Saleen Convertible |
Gold Star Conservative Hardtop 03-16 Ford
| 1st | Billy Sargent | Odenville, AL | 2007 Ford Shelby GT |
Gold Star Contemporary Hardtop 17-Current
| 3rd | Ke’Dherriles Miller | Bessemer, AL | 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS |
| 2nd | Chase Tubbs | Helena, AL | 2018 Dodge Charger Hellcat |
| 1st | Kory Sweatt | Northport, AL | 2017 Dodge Challenger |
Gold Star Contemporary Convertible Htop
| 1st | Hank Patton | Birmingham, AL | 2017 Bentley Continental |
Gold Star Mild Hardtop 1960-1969
| 2nd | Bob Sapp | Montevallo, AL | 1960 Dodge Dart |
| 1st | Randy Powe | Hanceville, AL | 1965 Ford Mustang |
Gold Star Semi Hardtop 1960-1969
| 1st | Travis Robinson | Alabaster, AL | 1967 Chevrolet Nova SS |
Gold Star Exotic Custom
| 1st | Jeff Oetting | Alabaster, AL | 1972 Jensen Interceptor |
Gold Star Lowrider Custom 03-Current
| 1st | Tj Bendall | Russellville, AL | 2012 Dodge Charger R/T |
Gold Star Conservative Sports Pre-1963 Conv
| 1st | Dustin Wright | Montevallo, AL | 1961 Chevrolet Corvette |
Gold Star Conservative Sports – 1968-1982
| 2nd | David Havron | Bessemer, AL | 1972 Chevrolet Corvette |
| 1st | Mike Kratz | Wilsonville, AL | 1969 Chevrolet Corvette |
Gold Star Conservative Sports – 1983-1996
| 1st | Larry Moon | Sylacauga, AL | 1987 Chevrolet Corvette C4 |
Gold Star Conservative Sports 97-02
| 3rd | Bryanna Mullins | Gardendale, AL | 1999 Chevrolet Corvette |
| 2nd | Bryan Mullins | Gardendale, AL | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette |
| 1st | Michael Aldridge | Vestavia Hills, AL | 1998 Chevrolet Corvette C5 |
Gold Star Conservative Sports 03-13 Conv
| 1st | Bobby Morrow | Morris, AL | 2009 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car |
Gold Star Conservative Sports 03-16
| Runner Up | Tony Baxter | Jacksonville, AL | 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 |
| Runner Up | Willie Pollock | Hoover, AL | 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Coupe |
| Runner Up | Paul Woodard | Trussville, AL | 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 |
| 3rd | Bobby Morrow | Morris, AL | 2016 Corvette Z06 |
| 2nd | John Robinson | Dora, AL | 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Coupe |
| 1st | John Farmer | Hoover, AL | 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Z51 |
Gold Star Contemporary Sports 17-19
| Runner Up | Brad Davis | Sterrett, AL | 2017 Chevrolet Corvette GS |
| Runner Up | Kenneth Fountain | Hoover, AL | 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Z06 |
| 3rd | Phillip Stearman | Birmingham, AL | 2019 Chevrolet Callaway Corvette |
| 2nd | Gary Nelson | Pinson, AL | 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe |
| 1st | Chris Cassidy | Morris, AL | 2017 Chevrolet Corvette |
Gold Star Contemporary Sports 17-19 Conv
| Runner Up | Wayne Allen | Trussville, AL | 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible |
| 3rd | Joe Planson | Birmingham, AL | 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 |
| 2nd | Joey Moore | Vestavia, AL | 2019 Chevrolet Corvette |
| 1st | Larry Linley | Springville, AL | 2019 Chevrolet Corvette GS |
Gold Star Handbuilt Sports
| 2nd | John Baldivid | Soddy Daisy, TN | 1965 Ford Cobra Ff5 Kit Car |
| 1st | Michael Blackmon | Montevallo, AL | 1965 Cobra Roadster |
Gold Star Exotic Sports
| 2nd | Mike Varner | Helena, AL | 1981 Delorean DMC |
| 1st | Tim Smith | Birmingham, AL | 2017 Ferrari California T |
Gold Star Import/Tuner- Nissan
| 1st | Barry Koss | Hoover, AL | 1993 Nissan 300Zx |
Gold Star Import/Tuner- Nissan-Semi
| 1st | Joe Willoughby Jr | Warrior, AL | 1976 Chevrolet Corvette |
Gold Star Compact Custom
| 2nd | Patrick Turner | Toney, AL | 1975 Volkswagen Super Beetle |
| 1st | Robert Stowe | Alabaster, AL | 1973 VW Beetle |
Gold Star Compact Custom Late Model
| 1st | Gene Lowery | Moody, AL | 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser |
Gold Star Euro Style Custom
| 3rd | Mike Varner | Helena, AL | 2010 Maybach 57 S |
| 2nd | Mike Varner | Helena, AL | 2010 Bentley Flying Spur |
| 1st | Mike Varner | Helena, AL | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte S |
Gold Star Conservative Pickup- 49-52
| 1st | Steve Brasher | Trussville, AL | 1949 Ford F-100 |
Gold Star Conservative Pickup 53-56
| 1st | Keith Shields | Amory, MS | 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Truck |
Gold Star Conservative Pickup – 1957-1972
| 3rd | Jay Mcfarland | West Blocton, AL | 1966 Ford Truck |
| 2nd | Tom Cogdell | Cleveland, TN | 1964 Ford F-100 |
| 1st | Mark Sweatt | Birmingham, AL | 1972 Chevrolet C-10 |
Gold Star Conservative Pickup – 1973-1987
| 1st | Jacob Taylor | Gardendale, AL | 1987 Chevrolet R-10 |
Gold Star Conservative Pickup 88-02
| 2nd | James Nix | Sylacauga, AL | 1992 Chevrolet Silverado |
| 1st | Spencer Clements | Trafford, AL | 1988 Chevrolet Silverado |
Gold Star Mild Pickup
| 1st | Carl Reeves | Daviston, AL | 1987 Chevrolet S-10 |
Gold Star Mild Pickup 88-02
| 1st | Dan Rasmussen | Helena, AL | 1989 Chevrolet Pickup Dually |
Gold Star Semi Pickup 49-52
| 1st | Andrew Pearson | Northport, AL | 1950 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup |
Gold Star Semi Pickup 53-56
| 1st | Gil Gray | Alabaster, AL | 1953 Chevrolet 3100 |
Gold Star Utility Wagon
| 2nd | Stephen Garlington | Bessemer, AL | 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe |
| 1st | Dalton Thomason | Vinemont, AL | 1969 Chevrolet K5 Blazer |
Gold Star Mini Utility Wagon
| 1st | Eddie Lobdell | Birmingham, AL | 1978 Toyota Fj40 |
Gold Star 4X4 Utility Wagon
| 1st | Chip Pearce | Alabaster, AL | 1996 Ford Bronco |
Gold Star Mini 4X4 Utility Wagon
| 2nd | David Johnson | Northport, AL | 1993 Ford Explorer |
| 1st | Dan Rasmussen | Helena, AL | 1971 Ford Bronco |
Gold Star 4X4 Pickup- Pre-1988
| 1st | Terry Billings | Gordo, AL | 1987 Chevrolet C-10 Custom |
Gold Star Gold Star 4X4 Pickup- 1988-Current
| 3rd | Brian Bailey | Sylacauga, AL | 2005 Ford F-250 |
| 2nd | Dallas Toles | Calera, AL | 2014 Toyota Tundra 4X4 |
| 1st | Cortez Darris Jr | Bessemer, AL | 1993 Chevrolet Cisco |
Gold Star Mini Pickup- 1988-Current
| 1st | David Johnson | Northport, AL | 2007 Honda Ridgeline |
Gold Star Truck- 1935-Current
| 1st | Steven Phillips | Birmingham, AL | 1964 Maxim Fire Truck |
Gold Star Lowrider Truck
| 1st | Robert Ludlum | Chelsea, AL | 2016 Chevrolet Silverado |
Gold Star Lowrider Truck- Mild
| 1st | Stephen Cantrell | Mooreville, MS | 1952 GMC Truck |
Gold Star Panel
| 1st | Nick Hartman | Alabaster, AL | 1969 Divco Milk Truck |
Gold Star Late Street Machine Custom
| 1st | Randy Powe | Hanceville, AL | 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 |
Gold Star Street Machine Truck
| 1st | Mike George | Chelsea, AL | 1972 Chevrolet Blazer |
Gold Star Late Pro Street Custom
| 1st | Curtis Harper | Alabaster, AL | 1967 Ford Fairlane |
Gold Star Sand Buggy
| 1st | Philip Morris | Bessemer, AL | 1968 VW Rail |
Gold Star Baja Coupe
| 1st | Jamie Wiseman | Tuscaloosa, AL | 1967 VW Beetle Overland |
Gold Star Domestic Bracket Racer
| 2nd | Ron Talley | Bessemer, AL | 1965 Ford Falcon |
| 1st | Don Bradford | Hayden, AL | 1997 Chevrolet S-10 |
Gold Star Super Stock
| 1st | Mike Mccandless | Burlington, NC | 1968 Dodge Dart |
Gold Star Super Street
| 2nd | Robert Jones III | Monroeville, AL | 2009 Ford GT500 |
| 1st | Michael Franks | Jasper, AL | 2012 Ford GT500 |
Gold Star Super Street Conv
| 1st | Kenneth Graves | Opelika, AL | 2003 Ford Mustang Cobra |
Gold Star Pro Stock
| 1st | Mike Mccandless | Burlington, NC | 1972 Dodge Demon |
Gold Star Competition Dragster
| 1st | Jim Rowland | Birmingham, AL | 2016 Racetech Dragster |
Gold Star Dragster
| 1st | Cortez Darris Sr | Bessemer, AL | Casket Dragster |
Gold Star Track Comp Car
| 2nd | Walter Cartledge | Pinson, AL | 2008 Chevrolet Race Car |
| 1st | Tim Walker | Mooresville, NC | 1969 Dodge Daytona |
Gold Star Track Comp- Stock
| 1st | Justice Evans | Jasper, AL | 1976 Chevrolet Nova |
Gold Star Street Coupe
| 2nd | Cortez Darris Sr | Bessemer, AL | 1930 Ford Model A |
| 1st | Dale Carpenter | Birmingham, AL | 1930 Ford Coupe |
Gold Star Street Sedan
| 3rd | James Bush | Bessemer, AL | 1934 Lafayette 4-Door Sedan |
| 2nd | Gerry Taylor | Wilsonville, AL | 1929 Hudson 2-Door Sedan |
| 1st | Greg England | Trussville, AL | 1932 Ford Victoria |
Gold Star Rat Rod Coupe
| 1st | Kenny Green | Hueytown, AL | 1966 VW Bug |
Gold Star Rat Rod Pickup
| 2nd | Gerry Taylor | Wilsonville, AL | 1965 Chevrolet Rat Rod Pickup |
| 1st | Dakota Snow | Whitwell, TN | 1938 Ford Rat Rod |
Gold Star Rat Rod Bus
| 1st | Anthony Myrick | Dora, AL | 1963 Ford B-600 |
Gold Star Chopper
| 2nd | Keith Childers | (Unavailable) | 2018 Kustom Chopper |
| 1st | Greek | (Unavailable) | 2010 Harley Chopper |
Gold Star Sport Bike
| 1st | Tim Smith | Birmingham, AL | 2017 Suzuki Hayabusa |
Gold Star Big Wheel Bike
| Runner Up | Brian Cobb | Pelham, AL | 2001 Harley Softail |
| 3rd | Jason Bachman | Alabaster, AL | 2011 Harley Road Glide |
| 2nd | Ryan Clough | Helena, AL | 2010 Harley Road Glide |
| 1st | Brian Cobb | Pelham, AL | 2010 Harley Road Glide |
Gold Star Bagger
| 1st | Tim Smith | Birmingham, AL | 2018 Harley Road King |
Gold Star N. Am Manuf Custom
| 1st | Michael Blackmon | Montevallo, AL | 2007 American Ironhorse Slammer |
Gold Star N. Am Manuf
| 1st | Robert Grant | Birmingham, AL | 1984 Harley FLHx |
Gold Star N Am Custom
| 1st | Tim Smith | Birmingham, AL | 2010 Apollo Chopper |
Gold Star Restored Pre-1928
| 1st | Joseph Milwood | Birmingham, AL | 1923 Ford Model T |
Gold Star Restored – 1958-1967
| 1st | Fred Acton | Sterrett, AL | 1963 Chevrolet Impala Convertible |
Gold Star Restored – 1968-1972 Dodge
| 3rd | Rickie Leach | Dora, AL | 1968 Dodge Charger |
| 2nd | Ronnie Bevington | Hanceville, AL | 1969 Dodge Super Bee |
| 1st | Paul Reynolds III | Meraux, LA | 1971 Dodge Super Bee |
Gold Star Restored – 1968-1972 Dodge Conv
| 1st | Brian Koscis | Jasper, AL | 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible |
Gold Star Restored – 1968-1972 Plymouth
| Runner Up | Jimmy Williams | Madison, AL | 1970 Plymouth Superbird |
| Runner Up | Gerald Hall | Wetumpka, AL | 1970 Plymouth Superbird |
| Runner Up | James Darnell | Clanton, AL | 1970 Plymouth Road Runner |
| Runner Up | Billy Jack Rayfield | Rockford, AL | 1969 Plymouth Road Runner |
| 3rd | Joe Massaro | Acworth, GA | 1968 Plymouth Road Runner |
| 2nd | Billy Newman | Mt Olive, AL | 1972 Plymouth Cuda |
| 1st | Robert Allison | Cullman, AL | 1970 Plymouth Aar Cuda |
Gold Star Restored – 1968-1972 Plymouth Conv
| 2nd | Brian Rudolph | Vestavia, AL | 1971 Plymouth Cuda |
| 1st | Dewayne Hall | Montgomery, AL | 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner Convertible |
Gold Star Restored – 1968-1972 Other
| 2nd | Gilbert Harris | Sylacauga, AL | 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle |
| 1st | Thomas Gurley | Tupelo, MS | 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge |
Gold Star Restored – 1973-1978
| 3rd | Robert Gelb | Northport, AL | 1977 Plymouth Fury |
| 2nd | Thomas Bergstresser | Alexandria, AL | 1973 Plymouth Barracuda |
| 1st | Donna Loebler | Leeds, AL | 1978 Pontiac Firebird Esprit |
Gold Star Restored 85-99
| 1st | Jerry Burnett | Birmingham, AL | 1992 Lexus Sc 400 |
Gold Star Restored Convertible 49-72
| 1st | Chester Honeycutt | Birmingham, AL | 1953 Cadillac Eldo Convert |
Gold Star Restored Convertible 73-99
| 1st | Chris Franklin | Rossville, GA | 1999 Jaguar Xk8 Convertible |
Gold Star Restored Military Truck
| 1st | Samuel Minchew | Northport, AL | 1998 Stewart & Stevenson M1078Lmtv |
Gold Star Altered Restored 49-72
| 1st | Billy Gaines | Birmingham, AL | 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS |
Gold Star Foreign Sports
| 1st | Cheston Davis | Florence, AL | 1958 BMW Isetta |
Gold Star Domestic Sports- Mid 1963-1967
| 1st | Randy Hydrick | Trussville, AL | 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray |
Gold Star Domestic Sports- Late 68-84
| 2nd | Danny Gray | Corner, AL | 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible |
| 1st | Ken Lowery | Birmingham, AL | 1977 Chevrolet Corvette |
Gold Star Domestic Sports- 85-99
| 1st | Tom Cubelic | Birmingham, AL | 1977 Chevrolet Corvette |
Gold Star Domestic Sports 2000-2016
| 2nd | Johnathan Raymond | Cullman, AL | 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 |
| 1st | Leon Butler | Birmingham, AL | 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Coupe |
Gold Star Domestic Sports 85-99 Conv
| 1st | Tony Waitzman | Pinson, AL | 1992 Chevrolet Corvette |
Gold Star Altered Sports
| 1st | Michael Thompson | Pinson, AL | 1971 Chevrolet Corvette |
Gold Star Custom Wagon
| 1st | Gage Green | Hueytown, AL | Pull Behind Wagon |
Cash Awards List
Each Category listed must have at least 5 qualified entries in the show to be eligible for cash awards. If a show does not have at least 5 qualified entries in one of the categories listed below, no cash prize will be awarded.
$10,000Cash Prize
- Vaughn Early Memorial Award Presented by American National
- Best 1st Time Shown at the Birmingham, AL event
- * The Fantastic Five award winners are the 5 contenders for the Vaughn Early Memorial Award. Each Fantastic Five award winner receives $600. The Vaughn Early Memorial Award winner receives an additional $9,400 for a total of $10,000.
$600Cash Prizes
- Best “Fantastic 5”
- 5 Winners: Vaughn Early Memorial Award Contenders
- Best Restored
- Best Truck
- Best Rod
- Best Custom
- Best Street Machine
- Best Bike
$500Cash Prize
- John Myers Memorial Award
- Best 1st Time Bike at the Birmingham, AL event
$300Cash Prize
- Best Club Display
- 1st Place
$250Cash Prizes
- Outstanding Full/Radical/Handbuilt Custom
- Outstanding Sports
- Outstanding Truck
- Outstanding Full/Radical/Handbuilt Truck
- Outstanding Off Road
- Outstanding Competition
- Outstanding Street Machine
- Outstanding Street Rod
- Outstanding Custom Rod
- Outstanding Restored
- Outstanding Bike
- Outstanding Sports Compact/Import Tuner
- Outstanding Custom
$150Cash Prize
- Outstanding Club Display
- 2nd Place
$100Cash Prize
- Outstanding Individual Display
- 8 Winners
$75Cash Prizes
- Outstanding Club Display
- 3rd Place
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About Us
The O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels are indoor shows featuring Hot Rods, Race Cars, Antique Cars, Classic Cars, Custom Imports, and Motorcycles presented in creative displays. The vehicles are in competition based on condition, design, detail of finish and workmanship. These events are sanctioned by the International Show Car Association. They are part of a national competition in conjunction with other ISCA sanctioned shows across the U.S. and Canada.
There is also a Gold Star Street Competition which is for show quality vehicles which are street driven. The Gold Star Street Competition does not judge the under carriage; only the paint, body, interior and engine are judged.
In the upcoming show season, MotorSports Productions, Inc. will produce three automotive events:
O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels in Chattanooga, TN
January 10, 11 & 12, 2020
At the Chattanooga Convention Center
O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels in Birmingham, AL
February 7, 8 & 9, 2020
At the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex
Bama Coast Cruisin’
April 23, 24 & 25, 2020
At The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL
Meet The Team
Sonny McLean
President, CEO
Deborah McLean
Vice President
Adam McLean
Executive Director
Ashley Box
Administrative Assistant