2024 Dates & Times
Exhibitors are allowed in the Exhibition Hall at 9am each day.
53rd Annual
Birmingham, AL
Friday, February 2nd:
3pm – 9pm
Saturday, February 3rd:
10am – 9pm
Sunday, February 4th:
10am – 6pm
Vaughn Early Memorial Award Winner
Best 1st Time Shown in the Birmingham, AL Event
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
2023 Award Winner
Congratulations to John Flowers and his impressive 1962 Chevy Bel Air Bubble Top 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. Clean and sleek, this beautiful ride has been customized at the highest level of quality.
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
Award Winners
Presented by
52nd Annual Birmingham, AL 2023
Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex
February 3, 4 & 5, 2023
Special Awards
* Red text denotes categories qualifying for points.
Vaughn Early Memorial Award
Best 1st Time Shown in Birmingham, AL| John Flowers | Lexington, SC | 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air |
Fabulous Five:
Contenders for the Vaughn Early Memorial Award| Corey & Tricia Anderson | Signal Mountain, TN | 1973 Ford Bronco |
| Rich Fisher | Cypress, TX | 1941 Willys Outlaw |
| John Flowers | Lexington, SC | 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air |
| Duke Roddy | Gonzales, LA | 1994 Chevrolet Geo Tracker |
| John Schiavone | Beecher, IL | 1969 Chevrolet Camaro |
John Myers Memorial Award:
Best 1st Time Shown in Birmingham, AL| Tim Hopkins | Jasper, AL | 2010 HD Heritage Softail |
Biker's Best 5 Award:
Contenders for the John Myers Memorial Award| David McNeil | Buhl, AL | 2008 HD Rocker |
| Richard Conn | Sylacauga, AL | 1960 Harley Davidson FLH Duo Glide |
| Brad Tidwell | Jasper, AL | 2020 HD Road Glide |
| Jon Schroder | Hueytown, AL | 2007 Suzuki GZ 250 |
| Tim Hopkins | Jasper, AL | 2010 HD Heritage Softail |
Steve Tansy Gold Cup Award:
Best 1st Time Shown From Alabama| Mark Echols | 1950 GMC Truck |
Burl Smith Memorial Award:
Most Outstanding Full Radical Hand Built Custom| Duke Roddy | 1994 Geo Tracker |
Tommy Godwin Memorial Award
| Frank Black | 1938 Chevy Fleetmaster |
O'Reilly Auto Parts Pick of the Show Award
| Benny Pasternostro | 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 |
American National Pick of the Show Award
| Justin Bordelon | 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport |
Weil Wrecker Service Pick of the Show Award
| Larry Hallmark | 1959 Chevy Apache |
Von Hot Rod Award of Excellence:
In the Art of Nostalgia Rod & Kustom Car DesignVon Hot Rod Pin Striping Award
People's Choice Award
| John Schiavone | 1969 Chevy Camaro |
Longest Distance Award
| Jimmy Austin | 1929 Ford Model A |
Best Ford Powered Ford
| Randy Powe | 1969 Mustang |
Best GM Powered GM
| Chris Hutcherson | 1967 Chevy Camaro |
Best Mopar Powered Mopar
| Brandon Pyper | 2010 Dodge Challenger |
Best Outstanding Import
| Eddie Gordy, Jr. | 1991 Mazda B2200 |
Best Paint: Gold Star
| Rodney Culp | 1967 VW Beetle |
Best Use of Color: Gold Star
| Randy Powe | 1965 Mustang |
Best Interior: Gold Star
| David Lawrence | 1957 Cadillac |
Best Engeneering: Gold Star
| Joey Hinkle | 1969 Chevy Camaro |
Best Bike Paint: Gold Star
| Tim Hopkins | 2010 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail |
Best Bike: Gold Star
| Tim Smith | 2018 Harley Davidson Road King |
Best of Gold Star
| Charles Smith | 1955 Chevy |
Best, Outstanding & Class Awards
* Red text denotes categories qualifying for points.
*R/U = Runner Up
Outstanding | Individual Display
| Corey & Tricia Anderson | Signal Mountain, TN | 1973 Ford Bronco |
| Jerald Towler | Columbia, TN | 2009 Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 |
| Bubba Youngblood | Dora, AL | 1966 Chevrolet II |
| Wade Blalock | South Pittsburg, TN | 1969 Chevrolet Camaro |
| Eddie Gordy, Jr. | Germanton, NC | 1991 Mazda B2200 |
| John Flowers | Lexington, SC | 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air |
| Adrean Shelton | Killen, AL | 1949 Chevrolet Pickup |
| Tim Brasher | Shelby, AL | 1966 Chevrolet II Nova |
Outstanding | 10×20 Display
| Jim Welch | Hartselle, AL | 2021 Corvette Stingray Coupe |
Outstanding | Non-Electrical Display
| Tommy Noel | Donaldsville, LA | 1961 Chevrolet Corvette |
Outstanding | Detail
| Jim Fox | Baton Rouge, LA | 1955 Chevrolet Cameo |
Outstanding | Engineered
| Mark Echols | Ohatchee, AL | 1950 GMC C-6400 |
Outstanding | Undercarriage
| Joe Grogan | White Bluff, TN | 1968 Ford Mustang GT |
Outstanding | Paint
| David Castle | Saraland, AL | 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Wagon |
| Mark Echols | Ohatchee, AL | 1950 GMC C-6400 |
| Joe Grogan | White Bluff, TN | 1968 Ford Mustang GT |
| Chris Hutcherson | Wetumpka, AL | 1967 Chevrolet Camaro |
| Brian Debord | Ringgold, GA | 1950 Ford Coupe |
Outstanding | Use of Color Design
| Robert French | Greenville, SC | 1955 Chevrolet 210 2-Door |
Outstanding | Bike Paint
| Steve Brasher | Birmingham, AL | 2020 Chopper |
Outstanding | Engine | Custom
| Brian Debord | Ringgold, GA | 1950 Ford Coupe |
Outstanding | Engine | Street Machine Competition
| Robert French | Greenville, SC | 1955 Chevrolet 210 2-Door |
Outstanding | Engine | Truck
| Jim Fox | Baton Rouge, LA | 1955 Chevrolet Cameo |
Outstanding | Engine | Restored
| Ed Wheeler, Jr. | Elizabethtown, KY | 1988 Chevrolet Corvette |
Outstanding | Engine | Bike
| Jeff Howell | Lafayette, GA | 2007 HD Heritage Softail |
Outstanding | Interior | Custom
| David Castle | Saraland, AL | 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Wagon |
Outstanding | Interior | Street Machine Competition
| Joe Grogan | White Bluff, TN | 1968 Ford Mustang GT |
Outstanding | Interior | Truck
| Amy Murphy | Loxley, AL | 1949 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup |
Outstanding | Interior | Restored
| Ivy JK Echols | Montgomery, AL | 1991 Nissan Figaro |
Outstanding | Custom
| Justin Bordelon | Destrehan, LA | 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport |
Outstanding | Sports/Sport Compact
| Tommy Noel | Donaldsville, LA | 1961 Chevrolet Corvette |
Outstanding | Truck
| Eddie Gordy, Jr. | Germanton, NC | 1991 Mazda B2200 |
Outstanding | Full / Radical / Handbuilt Truck
| Randy Kilgore | Whitwell, TN | 1948 Ford Pickup |
Outstanding | Competition
| Rodney Kilgore | Monteagle, TN | 1966 Nova |
Outstanding | Street Rod
| Jimmy Austin | Forney, TX | 1929 Ford Model A Roadster |
Outstanding | Custom Rod
| Nordy Garrison | Manchester, KY | 1941 Willys Coupe |
Outstanding | Street Machine
| Duke Roddy | Gonzales, LA | 1994 Chevrolet Geo Tracker |
Outstanding | Restored
| Joe Alfano | Vestavia Hills, AL | 1960 Buick Invicta |
Best | Restored
| Wade Blalock | South Pittsburg, TN | 1969 Chevrolet Camaro |
Best | Rod
| Rich Fisher | Cypress, TX | 1932 Ford Model B |
Best | Street Machine Competition
| Tim Brasher | Shelby, AL | 1966 Chevrolet II Nova |
Best | Truck
| Adrean Shelton | Killen, AL | 1949 Chevrolet Pickup |
Best | Custom
| Bubba Youngblood | Dora, AL | 1966 Chevrolet II |
Outstanding | Bike
| Craig Sparks | Hueytown, AL | 2016 HD Trike |
Best | Bike
| Lindsay Morgan | Prattville, AL | 2019 Harley Davidson Road Glide |
Rising Star
| Ryder Gooch | Gardendale, AL | 1965 Chevrolet Truck C-10 |
ISCA Street Achievement | Restored
| Ryder Gooch | Gardendale, AL | 1965 Chevrolet Truck C-10 |
Outstanding Club Award
| Mid Alabama Corvette | (Unavailable) |
| Team Corvette | (Unavailable) |
Best Club Award
| Magic City Mustangs | (Unavailable) |
Gold Star | Custom Convertible
| R/U | Robert Herring | Gardendale, AL | 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Indy Pace Car |
| R/U | Daryl Wilkerson | Oneonta, AL | 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle |
| R/U | Fred Acton | Sterrett, AL | 1963 Chevrolet Nova Convertible |
| R/U | Charles Letson | Sheffield, AL | Chevrolet Camaro |
| 1st | Bubba Youngblood | Dora, AL | 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air |
Gold Star | Contemporary Convertible
| 1st | Tim Smith | Birmingham, AL | 2022 Bentley GT Continental |
Gold Star | Custom Convertible | Mild
| 1st | Lee Reese | Cleveland, AL | 1997 Saleen Convertible |
Gold Star | Conservative Hardtop | 1955 – 1959
| R/U | William Scott Higgins | Eastaboga, AL | 1957 Chevrolet 2-Door Bel Air Post |
| R/U | Terry Henderson | Remlap, AL | 1956 Ford Fairlane-Victoria |
| R/U | Tony Hadder | Nauvoo, AL | 1957 Chevrolet 2-Door Bel Air |
| 1st | David Lawrence | Cullman, AL | 1957 Cadillac |
Gold Star | Conservative Hardtop | 1960 – 1969
| R/U | Kelly Jackson | Bessemer, AL | 1960 Chevrolet Impala |
| R/U | Ricky McComb | Heflin, AL | 1963 Chevrolet 2 |
| R/U | Van Nash | (Unavailable) | 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle |
| R/U | Sherry Shaw | Rockford, AL | 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle/Malibu |
| R/U | Brandon Quick | Trussville, AL | 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle |
| R/U | Austin Smith | Jemison, AL | 1968 Chevrolet Camaro |
| 1st | Dennis Lyons | Alabaster, AL | 1969 Camaro SS |
Gold Star | Conservative Hardtop | 1960 – 1969 Ford
| R/U | Justin Bibby | Cottondale, AL | 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe |
| R/U | Thomas & Joyce Whaley | Ranburne, AL | 1966 Ford Mustang |
| R/U | Jerry McAnnally | Warrior, AL | 1967 Mercury Cougar |
| 1st | Randy Powe | Hanceville, AL | 1965 Mustang Fastback |
Gold Star | Conservative Hardtop | 1960 – 1969 Mopar
| R/U | Chris Kourmoulis | Guin, AL | 1968 Dodge Coronet |
| 1st | Toby Underwood | Pell City, AL | 1968 Dodge Charger |
Gold Star | Conservative Hardtop | 1970 – 1979
| R/U | Donney Seale | Wilsonville, AL | 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle |
| R/U | Emma Tolbert | Birmingham, AL | 1970 Chevrolet Nova |
| 1st | Brian Evers | Danville, AL | 1970 Dodge Charger |
Gold Star | Conservative Hardtop | 1970 – 1979 Ford (Only)
| R/U | Jason Lawley | Leeds, AL | 1979 Ford Mustang |
| 1st | Benni Paternostro | Birmingham, AL | 1970 Ford Mustang Mach-1 |
Gold Star | Conservative Hardtop | 1980 – 1989
| R/U | Clay Marlow | Talladega, AL | 1986 Ford Saleen Mustang |
| R/U | Kevin McAlpine | Blountsville, AL | 1989 Ford Saleen SSC |
| 1st | Jim Cipriano | Alabaster, AL | 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 |
Gold Star | Conservative Hardtop | 1990 – 2002
| R/U | Darrin Henderson | Montgomery, AL | 1995 Ford Thunderbird SC |
| R/U | Gooch James Ferguson | Cleveland, GA | 1996 Ford Mustang Saleen |
| 1st | Mike Simpson | Ohatchee, AL | 1991 Ford Mustang LX |
Gold Star | Conservative Hardtop | 2003 – 2020 Mopar
| R/U | Scott Ragsdale | Pinson, AL | 2017 Dodge Charger R/T |
| R/U | Michael Tavis | Anniston, AL | 2019 Dodge Challenger |
| R/U | Dwight George | Anniston, AL | 2017 Dodge Challenger |
| 1st | Brandon Pyper | Bessemer, AL | 2010 Dodge Challenger |
Gold Star | Conservative Hardtop | 2003 – 2020
| R/U | Bobby Morrow | Morris, AL | 2020 Ford Mustang |
| R/U | Donald Brodersen | Guntersville, AL | 2005 Saleen Coupe |
| R/U | Mike Rodda | Leeds, AL | 2017 Ford Mustang GT/CS |
| R/U | Brandon Gwinnett | Columbiana, AL | 2014 Ford Shelby GT500 |
| R/U | Tony Hadder | Nauvoo, AL | 2007 Shelby GT500 |
| R/U | Nathaniel Holloman | Birmingham, AL | 2004 Saleen Mustang |
| R/U | Bo Knight | Leeds, AL | 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 |
| 1st | Zachary Roberts | Leeds, AL | 2005 Saleen S281 |
Gold Star | Contemporary Hardtop | 2021 – 2023
| 1st | Kory Sweatt | Berry, AL | 2021 Dodge SRT Charger Hellcat |
Gold Star | Mild Hardtop | 2003 – Current
| 1st | Mark Belnap | Hixson, TN | 2017 Chevrolet Camaro Z/SS |
Gold Star | Conservative Sports | 1968 – 1982
| R/U | David Havron | McCalla, AL | 1972 Chevrolet Corvette |
| 1st | Doug Noland | Woodstock, GA | 1970 AMC AMX |
Gold Star | Conservative Sports | 1968 – 1982 Convertible
| 1st | Danny Gray | Corner, AL | 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible |
Gold Star | Conservative Sports | 1997 – 2017
| R/U | Dwain Lawrence | Trussville, AL | 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe |
| R/U | Chris Cassidy | Morris, AL | 2017 Chevrolet Corvette |
| 1st | Terry Daniels | Moody, AL | 2014 Chevrolet Corvette |
Gold Star | Conservative Sports Convertible
| 1st | Jerry Holcombe | Birmingham, AL | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport |
Gold Star | Conservative Sports | 2018 – 2020
| 1st | Danny Morgan | Morris, AL | 2020 Chevrolet Corvette |
Gold Star | Conservative Sports | 2001 – 2020
| R/U | Bryan Mullins | Gardendale, AL | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette |
| 1st | Bryanna Mullins | Gardendale, AL | 2004 Chevrolet Corvette |
Gold Star | Contemporary Sports | 2021 – 2023
| R/U | Mark Sidwell | Chelsea, AL | 2023 Chevrolet Corvette |
| 1st | Gary Nelson | Birmingham, AL | 2022 Chevrolet Corvette |
Gold Star | Exotic Sports
| R/U | Tom Brady | (Unavailable) | 2012 McLaren MP4 |
| 1st | David Lawrence | Cullman, AL | 2015 McLaren |
Gold Star | Import/Tuner | Foreign | Mild
| 1st | Brandon Hudson | Cropwell, AL | 1986 Saab 900S |
Gold Star | Compact Custom
| 1st | Rodney Culp | Danville, AL | 1967 Volkswagen Beetle |
Gold Star | Compact Custom
| 1st | Toby Gore | Springville, AL | 2005 Saleen Focus N20 |
Gold Star | Euro Style Custom
| 1st | Andre McShane | (Unavailable) | 2012 Fisker Karma |
Gold Star | Euro Style Custom Lowrider
| 1st | Clay Rysedorph | (Unavailable) | 2010 BMW |
Gold Star | Euro Style Convertible
| 1st | Nic Herring | Birmingham, AL | 2013 Audi S6 |
Gold Star | Conservative Pickup | 1949 – 1952
| 1st | Walter McNish | Alabaster, AL | 1949 Chevrolet 1500 |
Gold Star | Conservative Pickup | 1953 – 1956
| 1st | Pam Clifton | Ranburne, AL | 1953 Chevrolet Pickup |
Gold Star | Conservative Pickup | 1957 – 1972
| R/U | Jonathan McComb | Muscadine, AL | 1968 Ford F-100 |
| 1st | Tommy & Brenda Whaley | Ranburne, AL | 1969 Ford F-100 Ranger |
Gold Star | Conservative Pickup | 1957 – 1972 (GM)
| 1st | Mark Sweatt | Birmingham, AL | 1972 Chevrolet C-10 |
Gold Star | Conservative Pickup | 1973 – 1987
| 1st | John McGuirk | Fultondale, AL | 1985 Chevrolet C-10 |
Gold Star | Contemporary 4X4 Utility Wagon
| 1st | Tim Smith | Birmingham, AL | 2021 Jeep Wrangler |
Gold Star | Radical Pickup
| 1st | Charlie Newfield | (Unavailable) | 1948 Chevrolet Pickup |
Gold Star | Utility Wagon
| R/U | Hunter Burleson | Moody, AL | 2004 Ford Expedition |
| 1st | Austin Smith | Jemison, AL | 1979 Chevrolet Blazer |
Gold Star 4X4 Hearse
| 1st | Cortez Darris | Bessemer, AL | Cadillac Hearse |
Gold Star | Mini Utility Wagon
| 1st | Jonathan Alexander | Decatur, AL | 2000 Saleen SUV Explorer |
Gold Star 4X4 Utility Wagon
| R/U | Terry Temple | Sterrett, AL | 1998 Jeep Cherokee XJ |
| 1st | Chris Burchfield | Moody, AL | 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon |
Gold Star 4X4 Military Truck
| 1st | Dylan Minchew | Northport, AL | 1998 Stuart & Stevensen M1078 LMTV |
Golls Star | Current | 4X4 Utility Wagon | 2-Door
| R/U | Tegan Jones | Oneonta, AL | 2013 Jeep Wrangler |
| 1st | Sam Coley | Hoover, AL | 2005 Jeep Wrangler |
Gold Star | 4X4 Utility Wagon | 4-Door
| R/U | Chris Forman | Sterrett, AL | 2010 Jeep Wrangler |
| R/U | William Haggerty | Oneonta, AL | 2010 Jeep JKU |
| R/U | Jason Nairmore | Springville, AL | 2017 Jeep Wrangler |
| 1st | Dennis Lyons | Alabaster, AL | 2007 Jeep Wrangler JK |
Gold Star 4X4 Utility Wagon | Foreign
| 1st | Dennis Lyons | Alabaster, AL | 1991 Land Rover D110 |
Gold Star | Gold Star 4X4 Pickup | 1988 – Current | Mild
| R/U | Jacob Littleton | Clanton, AL | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
| 1st | Cortez Darris, Jr. | Bessemer, AL | 1993 Chevrolet C1500 |
Gold Star | Mini 4X4 Pickup | 1988 – Current
| 1st | Mike Carter | Cropwell, AL | 2005 Jeep Wrangler |
Gold Star | Mini Pickup | 1988 – Current
| 1st | Ron Belch | Hopewell Junktion, NY | 1988 Saleen Sport Truck |
Gold Star | Lowrider Truck
| 1st | Josh Stegall | (Unavailable) | Chevrolet Pickup |
Gold Star | Lowrider Mini Truck
| 1st | Samuel Minchew | Northport, AL | 1995 GMC Sonoma |
Gold Star | Street Machine | Custom
| 1st | Charles Smith | Sumter, SC | 1955 Chevrolet |
Gold Star | Street Machine | Custom | Late
| 1st | Joey Hinkle | Hanceville, AL | 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS |
Gold Star 4X4 Competition
| 1st | Terry Billings | Gordo, AL | 1985 Chevrolet C-10 |
Gold Star | Domestic Bracket Racer
| R/U | Alison Smith | Jemison, AL | 1971 Dodge Duster |
| 1st | T.J. Williams | Poplerville, MS | 1998 Pontiac Trans AM |
Gold Star | Super Street
| 1st | Cj Sanderson | Fultondale, AL | 1993 Ford Mustang |
Gold Star | Dragster Casket
| 1st | Cortez Darris, Sr. | Bessemer, AL | 1977 Ford Casket |
Gold Star | Track Comp Car
| 1st | Tommy Robinette | Locust Fork, AL | 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle |
Gold Star | Track Comp Truck
| 1st | Eddie & Mackenzie Dodd | Birmingham, AL | 2003 Chevrolet Silverado |
Gold Star | Nostalgia
| 1st | Mike Massey | Locust Fork, AL | 1934 Ford |
Gold Star | Street Coupe
| R/U | Dale Cadwallader | Apison, TN | 1928 Essex Coupe |
| 1st | Cortez Darris, Sr. | Bessemer, AL | 1930 Ford A |
Gold Star | Touring Electric
| 1st | Dennis Lyons | Alabaster, AL | 1929 Pontiac Roadster |
Gold Star | Radical Altered Rod
| 1st | Greg England | Trussville, AL | 1932 Ford Victoria |
Gold Star | Custom Rod Sedan | 1935 – 1948
| 1st | Susan Darris | Bessemer, AL | 1937 Chevrolet 2-Door Sedan |
Gold Star | Radical Custom Rod Sedan | 1935 – 1948
| 1st | Frank Black | Wilsonville, AL | 1938 Chevrolet Fleetmaster |
Gold Star | Road Bike
| R/U | Phillip Cook | Jemison, AL | 2015 HD Road Glide |
| R/U | Chris Fenn | Alexander City, AL | 2014 HD Ultra Limited |
| 1st | Derrick Coley | Alexander City, AL | 2011 HD Street Glide |
Gold Star | Sport Bike
| R/U | Bridgette Fenn | Alexander City, AL | 2008 Yamaha R6S |
| 1st | Derrick Coley | Alexander City, AL | 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa |
Gold Star | Big Wheel Bike
| 1st | Tim Smith | Birmingham, AL | 2018 HD Road King |
Gold Star | Bagger
| 1st | Cortez Darris, Jr. | Bessemer, AL | 2001 HD Street Glide |
Gold Star | Antique Custom
| 1st | Charles Letson | Sheffield, AL | 1974 HD XLCH 1000 |
Gold Star | North American Manufactured
| R/U | Phillip Staten | Marbury, AL | 1993 Harly Davidson Heritage Softail |
| 1st | Tim Hopkins | Jasper, AL | 2010 HD Heritage Softail |
Gold Star | Restored | Pre – 1928
| R/U | Wilbur Holaday | Birmingham, AL | 1926 Ford Model T Sedan Touring |
| 1st | Joseph Milwood | Birmingham, AL | 1923 Ford Model T |
Gold Star | Restored Compact
| 1st | Kathy Havron | McCalla, AL | 1966 Volkswagen Beetle |
Gold Star | Restored | 1928 – 1934
| 1st | Paul Blackwell | (Unavailable) | 1929 Nash Rumble Seat Coupe |
Gold Star | Restored | 1958 – 1967
| R/U | Dennis Lyons | Alabaster, AL | 1964 Porsche 365 |
| R/U | Travis Roberts | Crestview, FL | 1966 Chevrolet Malibu |
| R/U | Tony Windham | Adamsville, AL | 1961 Nash Metropolitan |
| R/U | Sharon Moses | Dora, AL | 1965 Mustang Fastback |
| 1st | Dennis Lyons | Alabaster, AL | 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham |
Gold Star | Restored | 1968 – 1972 (Other)
| R/U | Dennis Lyons | Alabaster, AL | 1972 Honda Z600 |
| R/U | Kelly Jackson | Bessemer, AL | 1978 Pontiac Trans AM |
| R/U | Eric Patterson | (Unavailable) | 1961 Pontiac Trans AM |
| 1st | Truman Abbott | (Unavailable) | 1969 Pontiac |
Gold Star | Restored Police Car
| 1st | Vince Kolb | Cropwell, AL | 1972 AMC Javelin SST State Trooper |
Gold Star | Restored | 1973 – 1978
| 1st | Dennis Lyons | Alabaster, AL | 1976 Honda Civic |
Gold Star | Restored | 1979 – 1984
| 1st | Stu Akers | Indianapolis, IN | 1984 Saleen Mustang |
Gold Star | Restored | 1985 – 1999
| R/U | Emily Wideman | Cleveland, AL | 1988 Saleen Hatchback |
| R/U | Robert Knee | Mount Juliet, TN | 1995 Ford Saleen Mustang |
| R/U | Robert Goodson | Knoxville, TN | 1990 Saleen Hatchback |
| R/U | Bobby Edwards | Cedartown, GA | 1986 Ford Mustang Saleen |
| R/U | Kendal Coker | Decatur, AL | 1986 Ford Saleen Mustang |
| 1st | Robert Mann | Pensacola, FL | 2008 Ford Saleen Super Shaker |
Gold Star | Restored | 2000 – 2020
| R/U | Liz Hanson | Milton, FL | 2008 Saleen Dan Gurney |
| R/U | Anthony Mosher | Adamsville, AL | 2007 Ford Mustang Coupe |
| R/U | Amanda Wideman | Cleveland, AL | 2019 Saleen Coupe |
| R/U | Kevin Doolittle | Pace, FL | 2008 Ford Mustang |
| R/U | Lee Reese | Cleveland, AL | 2014 Saleen Coupe |
| R/U | Larry Holt | Athens, AL | 2003 Mustang Saleen |
| R/U | Terry Wideman | Cleveland, AL | 2011 Saleen Coupe |
| R/U | Jason Hutter | Angola, IN | 2020 Saleen Mustang White Label Coupe |
| 1st | William Roberts | Odenville, AL | 2011 Saleen Mustang |
Gold Star | Restored Mopar | 2000 – 2020
| R/U | Jason Hutter | Angola, IN | 2010 Saleen Challenger |
| 1st | Allen Dutton | Leeds, AL | 2019 Dodge Challenger |
Gold Star | Restored Convertible
| 1st | Norman Huggins | Birmingham, AL | 1953 Buick Convertible |
Gold Star | Restored Convertible | 1949 – 1972
| R/U | Wanda & Ocie Spears | Wilsonville, AL | 1964 Ford Mustang Convertible |
| 1st | Victoria Snavely | Jasper, AL | 1966 Dodge Dart GT Convertible |
Gold Star | Restored Convertible | 1973 – 1999
| R/U | Bob Powell | Odenville, AL | 1998 Saleen Convertible |
| 1st | Amanda Wideman | Cleveland, AL | 1989 Saleen Convertible |
Gold Star | Restored Convertible | 2000 – 2020
| R/U | Chris Romanoff | Owens Cross Roads, | 2007 Saleen Mustang 281SC |
| R/U | Scott Mossbrooks | Flowery Branch, GA | 2001 Mustang Saleen Convertible |
| 1st | Rhonda Simms | Athens, AL | 2007 Ford Mustang GT Convertible |
Gold Star | Restored Pickup | 1949 – 1972
| R/U | Terry Milam | Talladega, AL | 1963 Ford F-100 |
| 1st | Larry Hallmark | Quinton, AL | 1959 Chevrolet Apache |
Gold Star | Restored P:Ickup | 2000 – 2020
| R/U | Dana Allen Matthews | Murfreeesboro, TN | 2018 Ford F-150 Saleen Sport Truck |
| R/U | Jay Ronca | Guntersville, AL | 2007 Saleen S331 Sport Truck |
| 1st | Michael Campbell | Cullman, AL | 2005 Chevrolet SSR |
Gold Star | Restored Pickup 4X4
| 1st | David Clayman | Concord, MA | 2018 Saleen F-150 XR |
Gold Star | Altered Restored
| 1st | Bryan Kirkland | Leeds, AL | 1990 Ford Mustang GT |
Gold Star | Altered Restored Convertible
| 1st | Mike Kern | Chattanooga, TN | 1994 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible |
Gold Star | Altered Restored | 1949 – 1972
| R/U | Gilbert Harris | Sylacauga, AL | 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu |
| 1st | Dennis Lyons | Alabaster, AL | 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass |
Gold Star | Foreign Sports
| R/U | Bruce Wayne | (Unavailable) | 2017 BMW |
| R/U | Dennis Lyons | Alabaster, AL | 1997 Porsche Boxster |
| R/U | Randall Rysedorph | (Unavailable) | 2012 Audi R8GT |
| 1st | Dennis Lyons | Alabaster, AL | 1970 ISO Grifo Italian |
Gold Star | Domestic Sports | 1968 – 1984
| 1st | Ken Lowery | Birmingham, AL | 1977 Chevrolet Corvette |
Gold Star | Domestic Sports | 1985 – 2012
| R/U | Colby Havron | McCalla, AL | 2007 Chevrolet Corvette |
| 1st | Melanie Aldridge | Vestavia Hills, AL | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Grand Sport |
Gold Star | Domestic Sports Convertible | 2000 – 2021
| 1st | Steve Marine | Moody, AL | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport |
Gold Star | Special Interest | Motorized
| 1st | Craig Giattina | Trussville, AL | 2022 Demon Outlaw Wing Cart |
Special Interest | Motorized
| R/U | Tristen Jenkins | Gardendale, AL | 2023 Yamaha |
| R/U | Jake Hays | Gardendale, AL | 2008 Suzuki |
| R/U | Isaac Meadows | Gardendale, AL | 2020 Yamaha YFZ450R |
| 1st | Caleb Campbell | Gardendale, AL | 2019 Can-Am Outlander XMR 1000 |
Junior Dragster
| 1st | Kayla Byrd | Warrior, AL | 2005 Mike Bos Junior Dragster |
Custom Wagon | 1949 – 2020
| 1st | David Castle | Saraland, AL | 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Wagon |
Conservative Hardtop | 1955 – 1959
| 1st | Roger Boaz | Birmingham, AL | 1956 Chevrolet 210 Hardtop 2-Door |
Conservative Hardtop | 1960 – 1969
| R/U | Robert Coffee | Wilton, AL | 1968 Chevrolet Camaro |
| R/U | Brad & Melanie Kinsey | Fort Payne, AL | 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint |
| 1st | Roger Smith | Calera, AL | 1965 Ford Mustang |
Conservative Hardtop | 1970 – 1979
| 1st | Rodney Skinner | Ranburne, AL | 1972 Dodge Charger |
Conservative Hardtop | 2000 – 2020
| 1st | Jerald Towler | Columbia, TN | 2009 Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 |
Mild Hardtop
| R/U | Brian Debord | Ringgold, GA | 1950 Ford Coupe |
| R/U | Craig Sparks | (Unavailable) | 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air |
| R/U | Justin Bordelon | Destrehan, LA | 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport |
| R/U | Chris Hutcherson | Wetumpka, AL | 1967 Chevrolet Camaro |
| 1st | Bubba Youngblood | Dora, AL | 1966 Chevrolet II |
Semi Hardtop
| 1st | John Flowers | Lexington, SC | 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air |
Conservative Sports | 1997 – 2020
| R/U | Wendy Hahn | Empire, AL | 2008 Chevrolet Corvette |
| R/U | Officer Leon Butler | Birmingham, AL | 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport |
| R/U | Officer Leon Butler | Birmingham, AL | 2016 Chevrolet Z06 Corvette |
| 1st | Michael Aldridge | Vestavia Hills, AL | 1998 Chevrolet Corvette C5 |
Contemporary Sports | 2021 – Current
| R/U | Marty Freeman | Irondale, AL | 2021 Chevrolet Corvette |
| 1st | Jim Welch | Hartselle, AL | 2021 Corvette Stingray Coupe |
Mild Sports
| 1st | Tommy Noel | Donaldsville, LA | 1961 Chevrolet Corvette |
Conservative Pickup | 1957 – 1972
| 1st | Dewayne Waldrop | Altoona, AL | 1967 Chevrolet C-10 |
Conservative Pickup | 1973 – 1987
| R/U | Edgar Wallace | Wilsonville, AL | 1985 Chevrolet C-10 |
| 1st | Clyde Parker | Eastaboga, AL | 1986 Chevrolet C-10 |
Contemporary Pickup | 2021 – Current
| R/U | Jay McFarland | Bessemer, AL | 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor |
| R/U | Terrence King | Hoover, AL | 2021 Ford Bronco |
| R/U | Laura Carter | Moody, AL | 2022 Jeep Wrangler |
| 1st | Brent Carter | Moody, AL | 2021 Jeep Gladiator |
Mild Pickup
| R/U | Amy Murphy | Loxley, AL | 1949 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup |
| 1st | Jim Fox | Baton Rouge, LA | 1955 Chevrolet Cameo |
Semi Pickup
| 1st | Adrean Shelton | Killen, AL | 1949 Chevrolet Pickup |
Radical Pickup
| 1st | Randy Kilgore | Whitwell, TN | 1948 Ford Pickup |
4X4 Utility Wagon
| 1st | Corey & Tricia Anderson | Signal Mountain, TN | 1973 Ford Bronco |
Mini 4X4 Utility Wagon
| 1st | Kevin Smith | (Unavailable) | 1977 Jeep CJ7 |
4X4 Pickup | Pre – 1988
| R/U | Josh Glover | Calera, AL | 1985 Chevrolet C-10 |
| 1st | Ryder Gooch | Gardendale, AL | 1965 Chevrolet Truck C-10 |
Semi Mini Pickup
| 1st | Eddie Gordy, Jr. | Germanton, NC | 1991 Mazda B2200 |
Truck | 1935 – Current
| 1st | Mark Echols | Ohatchee, AL | 1950 GMC C-6400 |
Street Machine Custom | 1949 – 1964
| 1st | William Kilgore | Monteagle, TN | 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne |
Street Machine Custom | 1965 – 1979
| R/U | Joe Grogan | White Bluff, TN | 1968 Ford Mustang GT |
| R/U | Randy Powe | Hanceville, AL | 1969 Mustang Boss 600 |
| 1st | Tim Brasher | Shelby, AL | 1966 Chevrolet II Nova |
| John Schiavone | Beecher, IL | 1969 Chevrolet Camaro |
Pro Street Custom | 1949 – 1964
| 1st | Robert French | Greenville, SC | 1955 Chevrolet 210 2-Door |
Pro Street Truck | 1980 – Current
| 1st | Duke Roddy | Gonzales, LA | 1994 Chevrolet Geo Tracker |
Autocross
| 1st | Larry Pitts | Anniston, AL | 2019 Chevrolet ZL1 Camaro |
Competition Stock
| 1st | Rich Matera | Ft Wayne, IN | 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle |
Super Gas
| R/U | Bobby Gaither | Warrior, AL | 1969 Chevrolet Camaro |
Pro-Modified
| 1st | Rodney Kilgore | Monteagle, TN | 1966 Nova |
Top Sportsman
| 1st | Barry Davis | Odenville, AL | 1966 Chevrolet Corvair |
Track Comp Car
| R/U | Keith Evans | Jasper, AL | 2021 BMF Open Wheel |
| R/U | Austin Evans | Jasper, AL | 2020 Port City Street Stock |
| R/U | Steven Chambers | Cordova, AL | 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo |
| 1st | David Jenkins | Jasper, AL | 2023 Chevrolet Monte Carlo |
Altered Street Coupe | Pre – 1935
| 1st | Rich Fisher | Cypress, TX | 1932 Ford Model B |
Altered Roadster Pickup | Pre – 1935
| 1st | Jimmy Austin | Forney, TX | 1929 Ford Model A Roadster |
Pro Street Custom Rod | 1935 – 1948
| 1st | Nordy Garrison | Manchester, KY | 1941 Willys Coupe |
| Rich Fisher | Cypress, TX | 1941 Willys Outlaw |
Bobber
| 1st | Jon Schroder | Hueytown, AL | 2007 Suzuki GZ 250 |
Restored Bike
| R/U | Richard Conn | Sylacauga, AL | 1951 Indian Chief |
| R/U | Richard Conn | Sylacauga, AL | 1947 Indian Chief |
| 1st | Richard Conn | Sylacauga, AL | 1952 Indian Chief |
Antique Custom
| 1st | Richard Conn | Sylacauga, AL | 1960 Harley Davidson FLH Duo Glide |
Chopper
| 1st | Steve Brasher | Birmingham, AL | 2020 Chopper |
Road Bike
| R/U | Stephen Burton | Jasper, AL | 2012 HD Road Glide |
| 1st | Brad Tidwell | Jasper, AL | 2020 HD Road Glide |
Comp Bike
| 1st | Isaac Meadows | Gardendale, AL | 2005 Yamaha YZ250 |
3-Wheeled Bike
| 1st | Craig Sparks | Hueytown, AL | 2016 HD Trike |
North American Manufactured
| R/U | Ashley Winters | Marbury, AL | 2018 Indian Chief Dark Horse |
| R/U | Jeff Howell | Lafayette, GA | 2007 HD Heritage Softail |
| 1st | David McNeil | Buhl, AL | 2008 HD Rocker |
Big Wheel Bike
| 1st | Lindsay Morgan | Prattville, AL | 2019 Harley Davidson Road Glide |
Restored | 1958 – 1967
| 1st | Joe Alfano | Vestavia Hills, AL | 1960 Buick Invicta |
Restored | 1968 – 1972
| 1st | Wade Blalock | South Pittsburg, TN | 1969 Chevrolet Camaro |
Restored | 1985 – 1992
| 1st | Chris Echols | Montgomery, AL | 1990 Nissan Pao |
Foreign Sports
| 1st | Ivy JK Echols | Montgomery, AL | 1991 Nissan Figaro |
Domestic Sports
| R/U | Rocky Neason | (Unavailable) | 1955 Chevrolet Corvette |
| R/U | Kip Chambers | Irondale, AL | 1964 Chevrolet Corvette |
| R/U | Chambers Kip | Irondale, AL | 1964 Chevrolet Corvette |
| 1st | Ed Wheeler, Jr. | Elizabethtown, KY | 1988 Chevrolet Corvette |
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.
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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.
In the upcoming show season, McLean Motorsports Productions will produce four automotive events:
Fall Bama Coast Cruisin’ presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts & Orange Beach Freedom Fest
October 6 & 7, 2023
At The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL
O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels in Chattanooga, TN
January 5, 6 & 7, 2024
At the Chattanooga Convention Center
O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels in Birmingham, AL
February 2, 3 & 4, 2024
At the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex
Bama Coast Cruisin’ presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts
April 25, 26 & 27, 2024
At The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL
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Adam McLean
President, CEO
Crystal McLean
Vice President
Sonny McLean
Advisory Board
Deborah McLean
Advisory Board