2022 Dates & Times
Exhibitors are allowed in the Exhibition Hall at 9am each day.
51st Annual Birmingham, AL
Friday, February 4th: 3pm – 9pm
Saturday, February 5th: 10am – 9pm
Sunday, February 6th: 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
2021 Award Winner
Congratulations to Brad Ranweiler and his truly “Impressive” 1963 Chevy Impala Wagon 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 has been customized beyond belief at a level of the highest quality. The amount of detail and workmanship in this 2 door 1963 Chevy Impala Wagon is truly amazing.
Previous
Next
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
Previous
Next
Award Winners
Presented by
50th Annual Birmingham, AL 2021
Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex
February 12, 13 & 14, 2021
Special Awards
Vaughn Early Memorial Award:
Best 1st Time Shown in Birmingham, AL| Brad Ranweiler | New Ulm, MN | 1963 Chevrolet 2-Door Impala Wagon |
Fabulous Five:
Contenders for the Vaughn Early Memorial Award| Keith Kyker | Telford, TN | 1969 Ford (Bronco) Ranger |
| Brad Ranweiler | New Ulm, MN | 1963 Chevrolet 2-Door Impala Wagon |
| Quint Walberts | Coatsville, IN | 1941 Willys Coupe |
| Greg Wilson | Louisville, KY | 1929 Ford Woody |
| Randy West | Woodruff, SC | 1968 Chevrolet Camaro |
John Myers Memorial Award:
Best 1st Time Shown in Birmingham, AL| Lindsay Morgan | Montgomery, AL | 2004 Red Neck Enginering Low Curves SD 300 |
Biker's Best 5 Award:
Contenders for the John Myers Memorial Award| Lindsay Morgan | Montgomery, AL | 2004 Red Neck Enginering Low Curves SD 300 |
| Michael Finley | Birchwood, TN | 2019 Indian Roadmaster Trike |
| John Milam | Hoover, AL | 2011 Harley Davidson Street Glide |
| James Winters | Prattville, AL | 2015 Harley Davidson Road Glide |
| Red Wales | Ringgold, GA | 2001 Harley Davidson Road King |
Steve Tansy Gold Cup Award:
Best 1st Time Shown From Alabama| Tim Brasher | 1966 Chevrolet 2 Nova |
Burl Smith Memorial Award:
Most Outstanding Full Radical Hand Built Custom| Al Bailey | 1956 Mercury Convertible |
Tommy Godwin Memorial Award
| James Blutcher | 1939 Chevrolet Sedan Street Rod |
O'Reilly Auto Parts Pick of the Show Award
| Vam Nash | 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle |
American National Pick of the Show Award
| Jeff England | 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air |
Weil Wrecker Service Pick of the Show Award
| Jeff Mcqueen | 1975 Pontiac Trans AM |
Von Hot Rod Award of Excellence:
In the Art of Nostalgia Rod & Kustom Car Design| Keith Kyker | 1969 Ford (Bronco) Ranger |
Hot Rod Pin Striping Award
People's Choice Award
| Mike George | 1968 Chevrolet C-10 |
Longest Distance Award
| Janice Sutherland | 1970 Plymouth Superbird |
Best Ford Powered Ford
| Randy Powe | 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 600 |
Best GM Powered GM
| Joey Hinkle | 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS |
Best Mopar Powered Mopar
| Rickey Humphries | 1969 Dodge Charger R/T |
Best Outstanding Import
| Brian Harris | 2013 Scion FR-S |
Best & Outstanding Awards
Outstanding Custom
| Bill Stanfield | 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger |
Outstanding Sports/Sport Compact
| Donnie Herrin | 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 |
Outstanding Full/Radical/Handbuilt Custom
| Jeff England | 1956 Chevrolet Belair |
Outstanding Truck
| Charlie Swanson | 1968 GMC Stepside |
Outstanding Full/Radical/Handbuilt Truck
| Mike George | 1968 Chevrolet C-10 |
Outstanding Competition
| Curt Freeman | 1971 Chevrolet Nova |
Outstanding Street Rod
| Aubrey Brand | 1931 Ford Victoria |
Outstanding Street Machine
| Tim Smith | 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle |
Outstanding Restored
| John Robinson | 2016 Chevrolet Corvette |
Best Restored
| Janice Sutherland | 1970 Plymouth Superbird |
Best Rod
| Mike Allen | 1937 Ford Truck |
Best Street Machine Competition
| Tim Brasher | 1966 Chevrolet 2 Nova |
Best Truck
| Harry Smith | 1993 Ford Ranger |
Best Custom
| Jimmy Austin | 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo |
Outstanding Individual Display
| Harry Smith | 1993 Ford Ranger |
| Quint Walberts | 1941 Willys Coupe |
| Keith Kyker | 1969 Ford (Bronco) Ranger |
| Tim Brasher | 1966 Chevrolet 2 Nova |
| Brad Ranweiler | 1963 Chevrolet 2-Door Impala Wagon |
| Jeff England | 1956 Chevrolet Belair |
| Jimmy Austin | 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo |
| Greg Wilson | 1929 Ford Woody |
Outstanding 10X20 Display
| Tom Westrup | 1969 Chevrolet Camaro |
Outstanding Non-Electrical Display
| Nick Gilpin | 1977 Pontiac Trans AM SE 482 |
Outstanding Detail
| Bradley Hindman | 1969 Chevrolet C-10 |
Outstanding Engineered
| Andrew Ebken | 1999 Chevrolet S-10 Extreme |
Outstanding Undercarriage
| Randy Jackson | 1930 Ford Roadster |
Outstanding Paint
| Bradley Hindman | 1969 Chevrolet C-10 |
| Al Bailey | 1956 Mercury Convertible |
| Phillip Studdard | 1957 Chevrolet 210 |
| Kelly Jackson | 1955 Chevrolet 2-Door Hardtop |
| Joseph Liverett | 1933 Ford Cabriolet |
Outstanding Use of Color Design
| Andrew Ebken | 1999 Chevrolet S-10 Extreme |
Outstanding Bike Paint
| Steve Brasher | 2004 Kustom Chopper |
Outstanding Engine – Custom
| Kelly Jackson | 1955 Chevrolet 2-Door Hardtop |
Outstanding Engine Street Machine Competition
| Joey Hinkle | 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS-Ss |
Outstanding Engine-Rod
| Randy Jackson | 1930 Ford Roadster |
Outstanding Engine – Truck
| Bradley Hindman | 1969 Chevrolet C-10 |
Outstanding Engine – Restored
| Leon Butler | 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 |
Outstanding Engine – Bike
| Michael Finley | 2019 Indian Roadmaster Trike |
Outstanding Interior – Custom
| Phillip Studdard | 1957 Chevrolet 210 |
Outstanding Interior – Street Machine Competition
| Andrew Ebken | 1999 Chevrolet S-10 Extreme |
Outstanding Interior – Rod
| Joseph Liverett | 1933 Ford Cabriolet |
Outstanding Interior – Truck
| Kelly Jackson | 1950 Chevrolet Pickup 3100 |
Outstanding Interior – Restored
| Kip Chambers | 2010 Chevrolet Corvette |
Outstanding Bike
| Scott Wilson | 2012 H.D. Road Glide |
Best Bike
| Steve Brasher | 2020 Kustom Chopper |
Rising Star
| Cameron Liverett | 1932 Ford Roadster |
Gold Star Best Paint
| Greg England | 1932 Ford Victoria |
Gold Star Best Use of Color
| Robert Parker | 1952 Chevrolet Truck 3100 |
Gold Star Best Interior
| William Scott Higgins | 1957 Chevrolet Belair 2-Door Sedan |
Gold Star Best Engineering
Gold Star Best Bike Paint
| Lee Collier | 2008 HBC Steel Chopper |
Gold Star Best Bike
| Lindsay Morgan | 2004 Red Neck Enginering Low Curves SD300 |
Best of Gold Star
| Don Bottom | 1967 Chevrolet C-10 Pickup |
Club Awards
Outstanding Club Award
| Birmingham Mopar Owners Club |
| Team Corvette |
Best Club Award
| Mid-Alabama Corvette Club |
Class Awards
Gold Star Conservative Hardtop – 1949-1954
| 1st | Mason Brown | Alabaster, AL | 1950 Stude Baker Starlight |
Gold Star Conservative Hardtop – 1955-1959
| Runner Up | William Scott Higgins | Eastaboga, AL | 1957 Chevrolet Belair 2-Door Sedan |
| Runner Up | Jason Odom | Centreville, AL | 1955 Chevrolet Belair |
| 1st | Mike Cottrell | Dahlonega, GA | 1955 Chevrolet Bel-Air |
Gold Star Conservative Hardtop – 1960-1969
| Runner Up | John Bodsberg | Harris, MN | 1965 Chevrolet Impala |
| Runner Up | Marc Fike | Centreville, AL | 1963 Chevrolet Nove |
| Runner Up | Vam Nash | (Unavailable) | 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle |
| 1st | Darryl Vest | Pell City, AL | 1960 Chevrolet Belair |
Gold Star Conservative Hardtop – 1960-1969 Mopar
| Runner Up | Kelly Jackson | Bessemer, AL | 1968 Dodge Charger |
| Runner Up | David Downs | Hoover, AL | 1969 Dodge Super Bee |
| Runner Up | Rickey Humphries | Alexandria, AL | 1969 Dodge Charger R/T |
| 1st | Paul Jones | Adamsville, AL | 1969 Dodge Coronet |
Gold Star Conservative Hardtop – 1960-1969 GM
| 1st | Steven Denson | Gadsden, AL | 1966 Chevrolet Impala 55 |
Gold Star Conservative Hardtop – 1970-1979
| Runner Up | Chris Orazine | Warrior, AL | 1972 Chevrolet Nova |
| Runner Up | Kenneth Cruise | Clanton, AL | 1970 Camaro Z/28 |
| 1st | Kelly Jackson | Bessemer, AL | 1970 Chevrolet Z/28 |
Conservative Hard Top – 1970-1979 Pontiac
| Runner Up | Kelly Jackson | Bessemer, AL | 1978 Pontiac Trans AM |
| Runner Up | Jeff Mcqueen | Trussville, AL | 1975 Pontiac Trans AM |
| Runner Up | Serigo Sanchez | Maplesville, AL | 1977 Pontiac Trans AM |
| 1st | Jim Phillips | Hoover, AL | 1972 Pontiac Firebird |
Conservative Hard Top – 1970-1979 Mopar
| 1st | Johnathon West | Pinson, AL | 1970 Plymouth Cuda |
Gold Star Conservative Hardtop – 1980-1989
| Runner Up | Kelly Jackson | Bessemer, AL | 1986 Buick Regal |
| Runner Up | Brandon Thomas | Gadsden, AL | 1988 Pontiac Trans AM Gta |
| 1st | James Cipriano | Alabaster, AL | 1980 Chevrolet Camaro |
Gold Star Conservative Hardtop – 1990-2002
| Runner Up | Torey Gordon | Helena, AL | 1992 Ford Mustang GT/LX |
| Runner Up | Torey Gordon | Helena, AL | 1995 Ford Mustang GT |
| 1st | Robert Fuller | Trussville, AL | 1992 Ford Mustang GT Hatchback |
Conservative Hard Top – 2003-2013 Ford
| Runner Up | Peyton Smith | Alabaster, AL | 2016 Ford Mustang GT |
| 1st | Michael L. Purce | College Park, GA | 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 |
Conservative Hard Top – 2003-2017 Mopar
| Runner Up | Scott Ragsdale | Pinson, AL | 2017 Dodge Charger R/T |
| 1st | Kory Sweatt | Pelham, AL | 2017 Dodge Challenger |
Gold Star Conservative Hardtop – 2003-2017
| 1st | James Cipriano | Alabaster, AL | 2006 Pontiac GTO |
Gold Star Contemporary Hardtop – 2017-Current
| Runner Up | Darryl Vest | Pell City, AL | 2018 Ford Shelby GT350 Cobra |
| Runner Up | Brian Kocsis | Jasper, AL | 2020 Dodge Challenger |
| 1st | Jason Trammell | Gardendale, AL | 2020 Dodge Charger Scatpack |
Gold Star Lowrider Custom – 1960-1969
| 1st | Greg Span | (Unavailable) | 1960 Cadillac Fleetwood |
Gold Star Full Lowrider Custom – 1960-1969
| 1st | Jason Hudson | Alabaster, AL | 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS |
Gold Star Conservative Sports – 1968-1982
| Runner Up | David Havron | Mccalla, AL | 1972 Chevrolet Corvette |
| 1st | Doug Noland | Woodstock, GA | 1970 AMC AMX |
Gold Star Conservative Sports – 1997-2017
| Runner Up | Bryan Mullins | Gardendale, AL | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette |
| Runner Up | Bryanna Mullins | Gardendale, AL | 2004 Chevrolet Corvette |
| Runner Up | Clay Bryant | Decatur, AL | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 |
| Runner Up | John Calhoun | Palham, AL | 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 |
| 1st | Paul Woodard | Trussville, AL | 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 |
Gold Star Conservative Sports Convertible
| Runner Up | Chris Franklin | Rossville, GA | 1999 Jaguar XK8 |
| 1st | Chris Cassidy | Morris, AL | 2017 Chevrolet Corvette |
Gold Star Conservative Sports – 2003-2017
| Runner Up | Willie Pollock | Hoover, AL | 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 |
| Runner Up | Wally Newton | Moody, AL | 2007 Chevrolet Corvette |
| Runner Up | Melanie Aldridge | Vestavia Hills, AL | 2012 Chevrolet C6 Corvette/Grand Sport |
| Runner Up | Jerry Deemer | Pinson, AL | 2015 Chevrolet Corvette 206 |
| 1st | Dwain Lawrence | Trussville, AL | 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 |
Gold Star Contemporary Sports – 2017-Current
| Runner Up | Thomas Logan | Lincoln, AL | 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 |
| Runner Up | Kenneth Fountain | Hoover, AL | 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 |
| Runner Up | Larry Ramsey | Birmingham, AL | 2020 Chevrolet Corvette |
| Runner Up | Gary Nelson | Birmingham, AL | 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe ZR1 |
| Runner Up | Chris Cassidy | Morris, AL | 2020 Chevrolet Corvette |
| 1st | Bobby Morrow | Morris, AL | 2020 Chevrolet Corvette |
Contemporary Sports – 2019-Current Convertible
| 1st | Larry E. Linley | Springville, AL | 2019 Chevrolet Grandsport |
Gold Star Handbuilt Sports
| 1st | Matt Lyons | Alabaster, AL | 1965 Ford Daytona |
Gold Star Exotic Sports
| 1st | Tim Smith | Birmingham, AL | 2016 Lamborghin Aventador |
Gold Star Import/Tuner – Nissan
| 1st | Randy Rysedorph | Birmingham, AL | 1993 Nissan 300ZX |
Gold Star Import/Tuner – Foreign
| 1st | Bryan Nickell | Odenville, AL | 2006 Mitsubishi Evolution GSR |
Gold Star Compact Custom
| 1st | Tommy Walton | Hueytown, AL | 2011 Nissan 3702 |
Gold Star Compact Custom – Convertible
| 1st | Ora Mae Layton | Springville, AL | 1973 Volkswagen Thing 181 |
Gold Star Euro Style Custom
| 1st | Bryan Crane | Birmingham, AL | 2015 Bentley Continental GT |
Gold Star Conservative Pickup – 1953-1956
| 1st | Mike Berry | Cleveland, AL | 1955 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup |
Gold Star Conservative Pickup – 1957-1972
| Runner Up | Nick Justice | Alabaster, AL | 1972 Chevrolet Cheyenne |
| Runner Up | David Lawrence | Warrior, AL | 1972 Chevrolet C-10 Truck |
| Runner Up | Mario Boykin | Decatur, AL | 1965 Chevrolet C-10 |
| 1st | Mark Sweatt | Birmingham, AL | 1972 Chevrolet C-10 Truck |
Gold Star Conservative Pickup – 1973-1987
| 1st | Terrence Mosley | Suffolk, VA | 1983 Chevrolet C/10 |
Gold Star Conservative Pickup – 1988-2004
| Runner Up | Spencer Clements | Trafford, AL | 1988 Chevrolet Silverado |
| 1st | Nathan Stephens | Dora, AL | 2004 Chevrolet 1500 |
Gold Star Mild Pickup – 1949-1952
| 1st | Robert Parker | Alabaster, AL | 1952 Chevrolet Truck 3100 |
Gold Star Mild Pickup – 1957-1972
| 1st | Don Bottom | Alabaster, AL | 1967 Chevrolet C-10 Pickup |
Foreign Utility Wagon
| 1st | Nick Justice | Alabaster, AL | 1994 Chevrolet 4 Runner |
4X4 Hearse
| 1st | Cortez Darris | Bessemer, AL | 1982 Cadillac Hearse |
Gold Star Mini Utility Wagon
| 1st | Will Crawford | Alabaster, AL | 1972 Ford Bronco |
Contemporary 4X4 Utility Wagon
| 1st | Trinity Hollis | Pelham, AL | 2019 Jeep Wranger |
Gold Star Gold Star 4X4 Pickup – 1988-Current
| Runner Up | Charles Overton | Alabaster, AL | 1989 Chevrolet 4X4 |
| 1st | Cortez Darris | Bessmer, AL | 1993 Chevrolet 1500 |
4X4 Contemporary Pickup
| 1st | Mall Crawlers | Odenville, AL | 2021 Jeep Gladiator |
Gold Star Lowrider Truck
| 1st | John Kirkes | Gardendale, AL | 2000 Chevrolet S-10 |
Gold Star Panel- Mild
| 1st | Nick Hartmann | Alabaster, AL | 1969 Divco Milk Truck |
Gold Star Conservative Van
| 1st | John Kirkes | Gardendale, AL | 2014 Chevrolet Custom Van |
Street Machine
| 1st | Chance Robinson | Alabaster, AL | 1971 Ford Mustang Convertible |
Gold Star Domestic Bracket Racer
| 1st | Dylan Cruise | Clanton, AL | 1993 Mustang Coupe |
Gold Star Super Street
| Runner Up | B.J. Amick | Moody, AL | 1999 Pontiac Trans AM |
| 1st | Bart Gaylor | Boaz, AL | 2005 Chevrolet Corvette |
Gold Star Pro Modified
| Runner Up | Paul Gargus | Pinson, AL | 1969 Chevrolet RS/SS |
| 1st | Scott Tidwell | Pinson, AL | 1969 Chevrolet Z/28 |
Gold Star Dragster
| 1st | Cortez Darris | Bessemer, AL | 1977 Ford Casket |
Gold Star Track Comp Car
| Runner Up | Steven Chambers | Cordora, AL | 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo |
| 1st | Jolynn Wilkinson | Bessemer, AL | 2021 Pro Late Model Race Car |
Gold Star Track Comp – Modified
| Runner Up | Austin Evans | Jasper, AL | 2018 Nix Chasis Open Wheel Modified |
| 1st | Keith Evans | Jasper, AL | 2018 Nix Chassis Open Wheel Modified |
Gold Star Street Coupe
| 1st | Cortez Darris | Bessemer, AL | 1930 Ford Model A |
Gold Star Altered Street Coupe
| 1st | Joe Johnson | Hanceville, AL | 1933 Plymouth Coupe |
Gold Star Street Sedan
| 1st | Chip Pearce | Alabaster, AL | 1931 Ford Sedan |
Gold Star Altered Street Sedan
| 1st | Greg England | Trussville, AL | 1932 Ford Victoria |
Gold Star Altered Street Roadster
| 1st | Cameron Liverett | Gardendale, AL | 1932 Ford Roadster |
Gold Star Roadster Pickup
| 1st | Chip Pearce | Alabaster, AL | 1929 Ford Roadster Pickup |
Gold Star Radical Altered Rod
| 1st | Mike Hughes | Columbiana, AL | 1932 Ford 3-Window Coupe |
Gold Star Custom Rod Sedan – 1935-1948
| 1st | James Blutcher | Birmingham, AL | 1939 Chevrolet Sedan Street Rod |
Gold Star Sport Touring Bike
| Runner Up | Parker Gallups | Daphne, AL | 1997 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic |
| 1st | Landon Collier | (Unavailable) | 2005 Harley Davidson Road King |
Gold Star Road Bike – North American
| Runner Up | Phillip Cook | Calera, AL | 2015 Harley Davidson Road Glide |
| 1st | Tim Smith | Birmingham, AL | 2020 Harley Davidson Street Glide |
Gold Star Big Wheel Bike
| Runner Up | Cortez Darris | Besssmer, AL | 2001 Harley Davidson Street Glide |
| Runner Up | Tim Smith | Birmingham, AL | 2018 Harley Davidson Road King |
| 1st | James Winters | Prattville, AL | 2015 Harley Davidson Road Glide |
Gold Star North American Manufacturer Custom
| 1st | Lee Collier | Walnut Cove, AL | 2008 HBC Steel Chopper |
Gold Star North American Manufacturer
| Runner Up | Mark Moon | Oneonta, AL | 2009 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic |
| Runner Up | Brandon Gallups | Hayden, AL | 1996 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic |
| 1st | Lewis Floyd | Cleveland, AL | 2002 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic |
Gold Star North American Manufacturer – Full
| Runner Up | Red Wales | Ringgold, GA | 2001 Harley Davidson Road King |
| 1st | John Milam | Hoover, AL | 2011 Harley Davidson Street Glide |
Gold Star North American – Custom
| 1st | Lindsay Morgan | Montgomery, AL | 2004 Red Neck Enginering Low Curves SD300 |
Gold Star Restored – Pre-1928
| 1st | Wilbur Holaday | Birmingham, AL | 1926 Ford Model T Roadster Pickup |
Gold Star Restored – 1928-1934
| Runner Up | Mike Kratts | Wilsonville, AL | 1931 Ford Model A |
| 1st | James Blutcher | Birmingham, AL | 1934 Chrysler Ca Sedan |
Gold Star Restored – 1958-1967
| 1st | Kathy Havron | Mccalla, AL | 1966 Volkswagen Beetle |
Gold Star Restored – 1973-1978
| Runner Up | Thomas Bergstresser | Alexandria, AL | 1973 Plymouth Barracuda |
| 1st | Donna Loebler | Leeds, AL | 1978 Pontiac Firebird Esprit |
Gold Star Restored – 1979-1984
| 1st | Steve Hall | Altoona, AL | 1979 Chevrolet K5 Blazer |
Gold Star Restored – 1985-1999
| Runner Up | Glenn Pruitt | Decatur, AL | 1987 Buick Grand National |
| 1st | Darrin Henderson | Montgomery, AL | 1990 Ford Thunderbird SC |
Gold Star Restored Convertible – 1949-1972
| Runner Up | Don Bottom | Alabaster, AL | 1964 Pontiac Catalina Convertible |
| Runner Up | Butch Braash | Alabaster, AL | 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible |
| Runner Up | Jim Hardy | Alabaster, AL | 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS |
| Runner Up | Jim Hardy | Alabaster, AL | 1969 Chevrolet Convertible SS Chevelle |
| Runner Up | Mike Allen | Birmingham, AL | 1969 Chevrolet Camaro |
| 1st | Joe Alfano | Vestridge, AL | 1970 Buick GS |
Altered Restored Convertible
| 1st | Robert Snavely | Jasper, AL | 1966 Dodge Dart GT |
Gold Star Restored Convertible – 1973-1999
| 1st | Charles Letson | Birmingham, AL | 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 |
Restored 4X4 Military
| 1st | Samuel Minchew | Northport, AL | 1998 Stewart & Stevenson M1078 LMTV |
Gold Star Altered Restored – 1949-1972
| Runner Up | Willie Britton | Birmingham, AL | 1962 Chevrolet SS 2-Door |
| 1st | Gilbert Harris | Sylacauga, AL | 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle |
Gold Star Foreign Sports
| Runner Up | Steven Splawn | Alabaster, AL | 2017 Jaguar F-Type |
| 1st | Karson Bogard | Birmingham, AL | 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C |
Contemporary Sports
| 1st | Steven Splawn | Alabaster, AL | 2019 Aston Martin DB11 |
Foreign Sports Convertible
| 1st | Morgan Salter | Birmingham, AL | 1956 MG MGA |
Early Foreign Sports
| 1st | Bill Sloan | Alabaster, AL | 1972 Datsun 240Z |
Gold Star Classic
| 1st | Jim Vincent | Birmingham, AL | 1966 Mini Cooper Cooper |
Gold Star Domestic Sports – 1968-1984
| 1st | G Fred Acton | Sterrett, AL | 1978 Chevrolet Corvette |
Gold Star Domestic Sports – 1985-1999 Late
| 1st | Ken Lowery | Birmingham, AL | 1977 Chevrolet Corvette |
Restored Jeep
| 1st | Brent Goodwin | Birmingham, AL | 1953 Jeep Willis |
Special Interest – Motorized
| 1st | Kaleigh Boatright | Locust Fork, AL | 2012 Razor |
Special Interest – Non-Motorized
| 1st | Kaleigh Boatright | Locust Fork, AL | 2004 Toy Bike |
Custom Convertible – 1949-2016
| 1st | Timothy Withers | Keller, TX | 1973 Mercury Cougar Convertible |
Radical Custom Convertible – 1949-Current
| 1st | Al Bailey | Summerville, SC | 1956 Mercury Convertible |
Conservative Hardtop – 1960-1969
| Runner Up | Clay Bryant | Decatur, AL | 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS |
| 1st | Tom Westrup | Deatsville, AL | 1969 Chevrolet Camaro |
Conservative Hardtop – 1970-1979
| 1st | Nick Gilpin | Fayette, AL | 1977 Pontiac Trans AM SE 482 |
Mild Hardtop
| Runner Up | Kelly Jackson | Bessemer, AL | 1955 Chevrolet 2-Door Hardtop |
| Runner Up | Phillip Studdard | Hanceville, AL | 1957 Chevrolet 210 |
| 1st | Bill Stanfield | Danville, VA | 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger |
Full Hardtop
| Runner Up | Jeff England | Cleburne, TX | 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air |
| 1st | Jimmy Austin | Forney, TX | 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo |
Conservative Sports – 1963-1967
| 1st | Kip Chambers | Mount Olive, AL | 1964 Chevrolet Corvette |
Conservative Sports – 1968-1982
| 1st | Alan Thomas | Birmingham, AL | 1971 Triumph TR6 |
Conservative Sports – 1997-2016
| Runner Up | Keith Stephenson | Cumming, GA | 2016 Chevrolet Corvette |
| 1st | Michael Aldridge | Vestavia Hills, AL | 1998 Chevrolet Corvette C5 |
Contemporary Sports – 2017-Current
| Runner Up | Gregg Black | Vestavia, AL | 2019 Cheverolet Corvette Coupe |
| 1st | Donnie Herrin | Acworth, GA | 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 |
Mild Pickup
| 1st | Dewayne Waldrop | Altoona, AL | 1967 Chevrolet C-10 Pickup |
Semi Pickup
| Runner Up | Mark Echols | Ohatchee, AL | 2009 Chevrolet 4-Door Truck |
| Runner Up | Kelly Jackson | Bessemer, AL | 1950 Chevrolet Pickup 3100 |
| Runner Up | Bradley Hindman | Talladega, AL | 1969 Chevrolet C-10 |
| 1st | Charlie Swanson | Murfreesboro, TN | 1968 GMC Stepside |
Radical Pickup
| 1st | Mike George | Talladega, AL | 1968 Chevrolet C-10 |
4X4 Pickup – Pre-1988
| 1st | Randy Cambell | Wilsonville, AL | 1979 Chevrolet C/15 4X4 |
4X4 Pickup – 1988-Current
| 1st | William Cassidy | Morris, AL | 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD |
Radical Mini Pickup
| 1st | Harry Smith | Powell, TN | 1993 Ford Ranger |
Street Machine Custom – 1965-1979
| Runner Up | Randy Powe | Hanceville, AL | 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 600 |
| Runner Up | Joey Hinkle | Hanceville, AL | 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS |
| 1st | Tim Brasher | Shelby, AL | 1966 Chevrolet 2 Nova |
Pro Touring – 1949-Current
| 1st | Tim Smith | Birmingham, AL | 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle |
Street Machine Truck – 1980-Current
| 1st | Andrew Ebken | Illiopolis, IL | 1999 Chevrolet S-10 Extreme |
Super Street
| 1st | Curt Freeman | Douglasville, GA | 1971 Chevrolet Nova |
Nostalgia
| 1st | Mike Massey | Locust Fork, AL | 1934 Ford 2-Door Sedan |
Street Sedan – Pre-1935
| 1st | Aubrey Brand | Harahan, LA | 1931 Ford Victoria |
Altered Street Roadster – Pre-1935
| Runner Up | Randy Jackson | Hamilton, AL | 1930 Ford Roadster |
| 1st | Joseph Liverett | Gardendale, AL | 1933 Ford Cabriolet |
Radical Custom Rod Pickup – 1935-1947, Except GM 1935-1946
| 1st | Mike Allen | Irondale, AL | 1937 Ford Truck |
Chopper
| Runner Up | Steve Brasher | Birmingham, AL | 2004 Kustom Chopper |
| 1st | Steve Brasher | Birmingham, AL | 2020 Kustom Chopper |
Sport Touring
| 1st | Michael Finley | Birchwood, TN | 2017 Indian Springfield |
Road Bike
| 1st | Michael Finley | Birchwood, TN | 2018 Indian Roadmaster |
Sport Bike
| 1st | Charles Letson | Sheffield, AL | 2002 Suzuki G SX-R |
3-Wheeled Bike
| 1st | Michael Finley | Birchwood, TN | 2019 Indian Roadmaster Trike |
North American Manufactured
| 1st | David Sims | Ashville, AL | 2006 Harley Davidson Softtail Classic |
Big Wheel Bike
| 1st | Scott Wilson | Mccalla, AL | 2012 H.D. Road Glide |
Restored – 1968-1972
| Runner Up | Wade Wellingham | Leesburg, AL | 1969 Chevrolet Hardtop |
| 1st | Janice Sutherland | Red Bluff, CA | 1970 Plymouth Superbird |
Domestic Sports
| 1st | Kip Chambers | Mount Olive, AL | 2010 Chevrolet Corvette |
Altered Sports
| Runner Up | Leon Butler | Birmingham, AL | 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 |
| 1st | John Robinson | Dora, AL | 2016 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.
$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
Event Photo Gallery
Previous
Next
Visit Our Sponsors
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:
Bama Coast Cruisin’ presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts
April 28, 29 & 30, 2022
At The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL
O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels in Chattanooga, TN
January 7, 8 & 9, 2022
At the Chattanooga Convention Center
O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels in Birmingham, AL
February 4, 5 & 6, 2022
At the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex
Meet The Team
Sonny McLean
President, CEO
Deborah McLean
Vice President
Adam McLean
Executive Director
Alandra Melvin
Administrative Assistant