2023 Dates & Times
Exhibitors are allowed in the Exhibition Hall at 9am each day.
52nd Annual
Birmingham, AL
Friday, February 3rd:
3pm – 9pm
Saturday, February 4th:
10am – 9pm
Sunday, February 5th:
10am – 6pm
Vaughn Early Memorial Award Winner
Best 1st Time Shown in the Birmingham, AL Event
2022 Award Winner
Congratulations to Dan Duffy and his fully custom 1961 Chevy Impala “Dirty Martini” 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. Every inch of this beautiful ride has been customized at a level of the highest quality. The amount of detail and workmanship in this vehicle is truly amazing.
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

51st Annual Birmingham, AL 2022
Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex
February 4, 5 & 6, 2022
Special Awards
* Red text denotes categories qualifying for points.
Vaughn Early Memorial Award
Best 1st Time Shown in Birmingham, ALDan Duffy | Marietta, GA | 1961 Chevrolet Impala |
Fabulous Five:
Contenders for the Vaughn Early Memorial AwardNoniel Campbell | Wetumpka, AL | 1957 Chevrolet Nomad |
Scott Cooper | Orland, CA | 1970 Chevrolet El Camino |
Bob Elbin | Bedford, PA | 1933 Plymouth PC Sedan |
Dan Duffy | Marietta, GA | 1961 Chevrolet Impala |
Charlie Swanson | Murfreesboro, TN | 1968 Plymouth Roadrunner |
John Myers Memorial Award:
Best 1st Time Shown in Birmingham, ALLindsay Morgan | Montgomery, AL | 2019 Harley Davidson Road Glide |
Biker's Best 5 Award:
Contenders for the John Myers Memorial AwardRichard Conn | Sylacauga, AL | 1940 Indian Chief 4 Cylinder |
Ashley Winters | Marbury, AL | 2018 Indian Chief Darkhorse |
Lindsay Morgan | Montgomery, AL | 2019 Harley Davidson Road Glide |
Michael Finley | Birchwood, TN | 2007 Harley Davidson Softail |
Blake Lawson | Odenville, AL | 2001 Harley Davidson Sportster |
Steve Tansy Gold Cup Award:
Best 1st Time Shown From AlabamaNoniel Campbell | Wetumpka, AL | 1957 Chevrolet Nomad |
Burl Smith Memorial Award:
Most Outstanding Full Radical Hand Built CustomJohnny Henderson | 1952 Chevy Tin Woody Wagon |
Tommy Godwin Memorial Award
Greg England | 1932 Ford Victoria |
O'Reilly Auto Parts Pick of the Show Award
Austin Smith | 1979 Chevy K5 Blazer |
American National Pick of the Show Award
Don Waters | 1966 Cadillac |
Weil Wrecker Service Pick of the Show Award
William Scott Higgins | 1957 Chevy |
Von Hot Rod Award of Excellence:
In the Art of Nostalgia Rod & Kustom Car DesignBarry Davis | 1966 Chevy Corvair |
Von Hot Rod Pin Striping Award
People's Choice Award
Tony & Tammy Ray | 1933 Ford Touring |
Longest Distance Award
Scott Cooper | 1970 Chevy El Camino |
Best Ford Powered Ford
Thomas Dickerson | 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback |
Best GM Powered GM
Joey Hinkle | 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS |
Best Mopar Powered Mopar
Randy Adams | 1970 Dodge Super Bee |
Best Outstanding Import
Ivy Echols | 1991 Nissan Figaro |
Rising Star Award
Thomas Dickerson | 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback |
Best Paint: Gold Star
Johnny Henderson | 1952 Chevy Tin Woody Wagon |
Best Use of Color: Gold Star
Jim Love | 1970 Chevelle |
Best Interior: Gold Star
Kelly Jackson | 1955 Chevy Belair |
Best Engeneering: Gold Star
Joey Hinkle | 1969 Camaro |
Best Bike Paint: Gold Star
Tim Smith | 2018 Harley Davidson |
Best Bike: Gold Star
Linday Morgan | 2019 Harley Davidson Road Glide |
Best of Gold Star
Ronnie Brooks | 1962 Chevy Impala |
Best, Outstanding & Class Awards
* Red text denotes categories qualifying for points.
OUTSTANDING | Custom
Don Waters | Hokes Bluff, AL | 1966 Cadillac Calis |
OUTSTANDING | Sports/Sport Compact
Roger Eldor | Spring, TX | 2009 Corvette Coupe |
OUTSTANDING | Truck
John Bishop | Gardendale, AL | 1951 Chevrolet 3100 |
OUTSTANDING | Competition
Barry Davis | Odenville, AL | 1966 Chevrolet Corvair |
OUTSTANDING | Street Rod
James Quinn | Birmingham, AL | 1934 Chevrolet 3-Window Coupe |
OUTSTANDING | Custom Rod
Mike Allen | Irondale, AL | 1937 Ford Truck |
OUTSTANDING | Street Machine
Scott Beasley | Tupelo, MS | 1964 Chevrolet II Nova |
OUTSTANDING | Restored
Mark Delk | Columbia, TN | 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 |
BEST | Restored
Tim Thompson | Guthrie, KY | 1970 Plymouth Superbird |
BEST | Rod
Tammy Ray | Dahlonega, GA | 1933 Ford Touring |
BEST | Street Machine Competition
Tim Brasher | Shelby, AL | 1966 Chevrolet Nova |
BEST | Truck
Eddie Gordy, Jr. | Germantown, NC | 1991 Mazda B2200 |
BEST | Custom
Bubba Youngblood | Dora, AL | 1966 Chevrolet II Nova |
OUTSTANDING | Individual Display
Mark Delk | Columbia, TN | 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 |
Tim Brasher | Shelby, AL | 1966 Chevrolet Nova |
Noniel Campbell | Wetumpka, AL | 1957 Chevrolet Nomad |
Tammy Ray | Dahlonega, GA | 1933 Ford Touring |
Tim Thompson | Guthrie, KY | 1970 Plymouth Superbird |
Bubba Youngblood | Dora, AL | 1966 Chevrolet II Nova |
Roger Eldor | Spring, TX | 2009 Corvette Coupe |
Scott Cooper | Orland, CA | 1970 Chevrolet El Camino |
OUTSTANDING | 10×20 Display
Jerald Towler | Columbia, TN | 2009 Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 |
OUTSTANDING | Non-Electrical Display
Ivy Echols | Montgomery, AL | 1991 Nissan Figaro |
OUTSTANDING | Detail
Sean Black | Hartselle, AL | 1976 Pontiac Trans AM |
OUTSTANDING | Engineered
Randy Powe | Hanceville, AL | 1969 Mustang Boss 600 |
OUTSTANDING | Undercarriage
Thomas Dickerson | Lexington, GA | 1967 Ford Fastback GT350 Shelby |
OUTSTANDING | Paint
Dru Wofford | Taylorville, IL | 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS |
Randy Adams | Andersonville, TN | 1970 Dodge Super Bee |
Thomas Dickerson | Lexington, GA | 1967 Ford Fastback GT350 Shelby |
Stephen Cantrell | Mooreville, MS | 1957 Chevrolet Pickup |
Joey Hinkle | Hanceville, AL | 1968 Chevrolet SS Chevelle |
OUTSTANDING | Use of Color Design
Randy Powe | Hanceville, AL | 1969 Mustang Boss 600 |
OUTSTANDING | Bike Paint
Lindsay Morgan | Montgomery, AL | 2004 Redneck Chopper |
OUTSTANDING | Engine | Custom
Randy Adams | Andersonville, TN | 1970 Dodge Super Bee |
OUTSTANDING | Engine | Street Machine Competition
Thomas Dickerson | Lexington, GA | 1967 Ford Fastback GT350 Shelby |
OUTSTANDING | Engine | Truck
Stephen Cantrell | Mooreville, MS | 1957 Chevrolet Pickup |
OUTSTANDING | Engine | Restored
Sean Black | Hartselle, AL | 1976 Pontiac Trans AM |
OUTSTANDING | Engine | Bike
Michael Finley | Birchwood, TN | 2019 Indian Roadmaster Trike |
OUTSTANDING | Interior | Custom
Dru Wofford | Taylorville, IL | 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS |
OUTSTANDING | Interior | Street Machine Competition
Thomas Dickerson | Lexington, GA | 1967 Ford Fastback GT350 Shelby |
OUTSTANDING | Interior | Truck
Mark Echols | Ohatchee, AL | 1972 Chevrolet Truck |
OUTSTANDING | Interior | Restored
Sean Black | Hartselle, AL | 1976 Pontiac Trans AM |
OUTSTANDING | Bike
Steve Brasher | Birmingham, AL | 2020 Harley Davidson Chopper |
BEST | Bike
Todd Roberts | Gardendale, AL | 2005 Chopper |
Rising Star
Thomas Dickerson | Lexington, GA | 1967 Ford Fastback GT350 Shelby |
Outstanding Club Award
Team Corvette of Alabama |
BMOC |
Best Club Award
Mid Alabama Corvette |
Gold Star | Custom Convertible
3rd | Rob Herring | Gardendale, AL | 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Pace Car |
2nd | Kelly Jackson | Bessemer, AL | 1970 Dodge Challenger |
1st | Sandor Augustus | Alabaster, AL | 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible |
Gold Star | Custom Wagon
2nd | Jim Hardy | Alabaster, AL | 1955 Chevrolet Wagon |
1st | Karl W Parks | Alpine, AL | 1956 Chevrolet 210 Handyman Wagon |
Gold Star | Custom Wagon | Mild
1st | Johnny Henderson | Pell City, AL | 1952 Chevrolet Tin Woody Wagon |
Gold Star | Conservative Hardtop | 1955 – 1959
2nd | William Scott Higgins | Eastaboga, AL | 1957 Chevrolet 2-Door Sedan |
1st | Jason Odom | Centerville, AL | 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air |
Gold Star | Conservative Hardtop | Foreign
1st | Gifford Bridenbaugh | Alabaster, AL | 1959 Jaguar Mark 1 X Saloon |
Gold Star | Conservative Hardtop | 1960 – 1969
2nd | George Sadowski | Alabaster, AL | 1967 Pontiac Firebird |
1st | Ken Friedrich | Gardendale, AL | 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Malibu |
Gold Star | Conservative Hardtop | 1960 – 1969 Ford
5th | Preston Nicholson | Chelsea, AL | 1969 Ford Mustang |
4th | Justin Bibby | Cottondale, AL | 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe |
3rd | Edmond Box | Springville, AL | 1969 Ford Mach 1 |
2nd | Jerry Mcannally | Warrior, AL | 1967 Mercury Cougar |
1st | Randy Powe | Hanceville, AL | 1965 Mercury Summitt Caliente |
Gold Star | Conservative Hardtop | 1960 – 1969 Mopar
4th | Jeff Price | Pinson, AL | 1969 Dodge Charger |
3rd | Toby Underwood | Pell City, AL | 1968 Dodge Charger |
2nd | Eric Bankston | Birmingham, AL | 1969 Dodge Super Bee |
1st | Tony Craft | Birmingham, AL | 1966 Plymouth Barracuda |
Gold Star | Conservative Hardtop | 1960 – 1969 (GM)
4th | Marc Fike | Centreville, AL | 1963 Chevrolet Nova |
3rd | Darryl Vest | Pell City, AL | 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan |
2nd | Mike Mcfarland | Lakeview, AL | 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 |
1st | Ronnie Brooks | Alabaster, AL | 1962 Chevrolet Impala Zdrht |
Gold Star | Conservative Hardtop | 1970 – 1979
7th | Louis Bouchard | Sumiton, AL | 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS |
6th | Alga G. Gatson Jr. | Birmingham, AL | 1972 Chevrolet Nova |
5th | Emma Tolbert | Birmingham, AL | 1970 Chevrolet Nova |
4th | Chris Kourmoulis | Pelham, AL | 1972 Plymouth Cuda |
3rd | Tina Ragsdale | Wilsonville, AL | 1971 Chevrolet Nova |
2nd | Eric Perrine | Alabaster, AL | 1974 Dodge Challenger |
1st | Jason Lawley | Leeds, AL | 1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car |
Gold Star | Conservative Hardtop | 1980 – 1989
1st | James Cipriano | Alabaster, AL | 1980 Chevrolet Camaro |
Gold Star | Conservative Hardtop | 1990 – 2002
2nd | Robert Fuller | Springville, AL | 1991 Ford Mustang LX Hatchback |
1st | Robert Fuller | Springville, AL | 1992 Ford Mustang GT Hatchback |
Gold Star | Conservative Hardtop | 2003 – 2019
5th | Jim Cipriano, Jr. | Alabaster, AL | 2006 Pontiac GTO |
4th | Larry Pitts | Anniston, AL | 2019 Chevrolet ZL1 Camaro |
3rd | Michael L Purce | College Park, GA | 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 |
2nd | Lori Vest | Pell City, AL | 2018 Ford GT350 Cobra |
1st | Kory Sweatt | Pelham, AL | 2016 Dodge Hellcat |
Gold Star | Contemporary Hardtop | 2020 – 2021
2nd | Clare Cipriano | Alabaster, AL | 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 |
1st | Tryson Deno | Wilmer, AL | 2020 Ford Shelby GT500 |
Gold Star | Mild Hardtop | 1955 – 1959
1st | Kelly Jackson | Bessemer, AL | 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air |
Gold Star | Mild Hardtop | 1970 – 1979
1st | Marvin Jones | Alabaster, AL | 1970 Camaro Split Bumper |
Gold Star | Conservative Sports | Pre-– 1963
1st | Chuck & Susan Myers | (Unavailable) | 1962 Chevrolet Corvette |
Gold Star | Conservative Sports | 1968 – 1982
3rd | Steve Scheibe | Fairview, TN | 1968 Chevrolet Corvette |
2nd | David Havron | Mccalla, AL | 1972 Chevrolet Corvette |
1st | Doug Noland | Woodstock, GA | 1970 AMC AMX |
Gold Star | Conservative Sports | 1997 – 2017
6th | Murray Clinton Medlock | Birmingham, AL | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette |
5th | Paul Woodard | Trussville, AL | 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 |
4th | Bryan Mullins | Gardendale, AL | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette |
3rd | David Hadley | Alabaster, AL | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette GS |
2nd | Chris Cassidy | Morris, AL | 2017 Chevrolet Corvette |
1st | Dwain Lawrence | Trussville, AL | 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 |
Gold Star | Conservative Sports | Current
2nd | James Cipriano | Alabaster, AL | 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 |
1st | Gregg Black | Vestavia, AL | 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 |
Gold Star | Contemporary Sports | 2020 – Current
6th | Stephen Newton | Birmingham, AL | 2021 Chevrolet C-8 Corvette |
5th | Gary Nelson | Birmingham, AL | 2022 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible |
4th | Danny Morgan | Morris, AL | 2020 Chevrolet Corvette |
3rd | Chris Cassidy | Morris, AL | 2020 Chevrolet Corvette |
2nd | Ashanti Douthard | Trussville, AL | 2022 Chevrolet Corvette |
1st | Larry E Linley | Odenville, AL | 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe |
Gold Star | Contemporary Sports Ford
1st | Mitchell Watts | Bessemer, AL | 2021 Ford GT |
Gold Star | Compact Sports | Foreign
1st | Mike Whitfield | Morris, AL | 1989 Mazda RX7 2-Door |
Gold Star | Import/Tuner | Foreign
1st | Ava Henderson | Montgomery, AL | 2002 Saab 9-3 |
Gold Star | Compact Custom
1st | Mason Houston | Hayden, AL | 1965 Volkswagen Beetle |
Gold Star | Compact Custom | Convertible
2nd | Scott Young | Alabaster, AL | 1964 VW Convertible |
1st | Owen Scott | Alabaster, AL | 1979 VW Convertible |
Gold Star | Euro Style Custom
1st | Tim Smith | Birmingham, AL | 2021 Mercedes AMG GT63S |
Gold Star | Conservative Pickup | 1957 – 1972 (GM)
4th | Luke Marden | Bishop, GA | 1965 Chevrolet C-10 Pickup |
3rd | Denise Dockery | Trussville, AL | 1959 Chevrolet Apache |
2nd | Tim Calvert | Cullman, AL | 1962 Chevrolet Truck |
1st | Lee Robison | Irondale, AL | 1972 Chevrolet C-10 |
Gold Star | Conservative Pickup | 1973 – 1987
3rd | Bo Travis | Winterville, GA | 1983 Chevrolet C-10 Pickup |
2nd | Brian Burleson | Moody, AL | 1984 GMC C-10 |
1st | John Mcguirk | Fultondale, AL | 1985 Chevrolet C-10 Fleetside Silverado |
Gold Star | Conservative Pickup | 1988 – 2004
3rd | Kaitlyn Ward | Warrior, AL | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
2nd | Bo Bohannon | Birmingham, AL | 1979 Dodge Lil Red Express |
1st | Robert J Colannino, Jr. | Athens, AL | 2005 Dodge Ram SRT10 |
Gold Star 4X4 Utility Wagon
2nd | Mitchell Watts | Bessemer, AL | 2021 Ford Bronco Badlands |
1st | Tim Smith | Birmingham, AL | 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door |
Gold Star | Radical Pickup | 1957 – 1972
1st | David Lawrence | Warrior, AL | 1972 Chevrolet Truck |
Gold Star | Utility Wagon
2nd | Terry Davis | Wilsonville, AL | 1996 Chevrolet Suburban |
1st | Austin Smith | Jemison, AL | 1979 Chevrolet K5 Blazer |
Gold Star 4X4 Hearse
1st | Cortez Darris, Sr. | Bessemer, AL | 1982 Cadillac Hearse |
Gold Star 4X4 Utility Wagon
8th | Robert Tipton | Albertville, AL | 2011 Jeep Wrangler |
7th | Jeff Boyd | Mccalla, AL | 2014 Jeep Wrangler JKU |
6th | Scott Buzbee | Columbiana, AL | 2007 Jeep Wrangler |
5th | Kelly Richardson | Kimberly, AL | 2014 Jeep Wrangler |
4th | Chris Forman | Sterrett, AL | 2010 Jeep Wrangler |
3rd | Lynn Rawlinson | Prattville, AL | 2018 Jeep Wrangler JKV |
2nd | Greg Todd | Hoover, AL | 2021 Jeep 392 Wrangler Rubicon |
1st | Clay Rysedorph | Birmingham, AL | 2018 Jeep Wrangler |
Gold Star 4X4 Utility Wagon Mild
1st | Jamie Holt | Alabaster, AL | 1991 Land Rover D110 4-Door |
Gold Star 4X4 Utility Wagon | 1970 – 1982
1st | Barney Clark | Pell City, AL | 1978 Dodge Ramcharger |
Gold Star 4X4 Military Truck
1st | Samuel Minchew | Northport, AL | 1998 Stewart Stevenson M1078Lmtv |
Gold Star | Mini 4X4 Utility Wagon
7th | Chip Pollard | Chattanooga, TN | 2001 Jeep Cherokee |
6th | Jeff Murphy | Helena, AL | 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS |
5th | Tracy Melancon | Alabaster, AL | 2000 Jeep Cherokee |
4th | David Johnson | Northport, AL | 1993 Ford Jurassic Park Explorer |
3rd | Brent Carter | Moody, AL | 2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited |
2nd | Donovan Gackstetter | Decatur, AL | 2010 Jeep Wrangler |
1st | Bobby Acker | Gordo, AL | 2006 Jeep Rubicon |
Gold Star | Gold Star 4X4 Pickup | 1988 – Current
1st | Kyle Hollis | Warrior, AL | 2020 Jeep Gladiator |
Gold Star | Mini 4X4 Pickup | Pre-– 1988 | Mild
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 | Brandon Thomas | Gadsden, AL | 1991 GMC Syclone |
Gold Star | Pro Street Custom
2nd | Jim Love | Irondale, AL | 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle |
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 | Production Road Racer
1st | Timothy Olive | Tusaloosa, AL | 1969 Ford Boss 302 |
Gold Star | Super Street
1st | Alga G Gatson III | Sylvan Spring, AL | 1969 Chevrolet Camaro |
Gold Star | Pro Modified
3rd | Scott Tidwell | Trussville, AL | 1969 Chevrolet Z/28 Camaro |
2nd | Paul Gargus | Remlap, AL | 1969 Chevrolet RS/SS Camaro |
1st | Scott Tidwell | Trussville, AL | 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 |
Gold Star | Dragster
1st | Corez Darris, Sr. | Bessemer, AL | 1977 Casket |
Gold Star | Nostalgia
1st | Clay Holland | Alabaster, AL | 1937 Fiat Topolino |
Gold Star | Altered Street Coupe
2nd | Dale Cadwallader | Apison, TN | 1928 Essex Coup |
1st | Jeff Chain | Childersburg, AL | 1932 Ford Coupe |
Gold Star | Street Sedan
1st | Chip Pearce | Alabaste, AL | 1931 Ford Sedan |
Gold Star | Altered Street Sedan
1st | Greg England | Trussville, AL | 1932 Ford Victoria |
Gold Star | Traditional Rod Coupe
1st | Cortez Darris, Sr. | Bessemer, AL | 1930 Ford A |
Gold Star | Restored Custom Bike
1st | Matthew Walker | Fultondale, AL | 1973 Honda CL 1005 |
Gold Star | Chopper Nostalgia
2nd | Charles Letson | Sheffield, AL | 1974 Harley Davidson XLH1000 Sportster |
1st | Lindsay Morgan | Montgomery, AL | 1970 Harley Davidson FLXR |
Gold Star | Chopper
1st | Blake Lawson | Odenville, AL | 2001 Harley Davidson Sportster |
Gold Star | Sport Touring Bike
3rd | Carl Mccluskey | Cataula, GA | 2003 Harley Davidson Firefighter Edition |
2nd | Blane Marsh | Hayden, AL | 2005 Harley Davidson Road King |
1st | Josh Allen | Dothan, AL | 2019 Harley Davidson Street Glide |
Gold Star | Road Bike
4th | Rodney Gatson | Midfield, AL | 2005 Harley Davidson Road King |
3rd | Chris Fenn | Alexander City, AL | 2014 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited |
2nd | Danny Kilgore | Harrison, TN | 2016 Harley Davidson Roadglide |
1st | Tim Smith | Birmingham, AL | 2018 Harley Davidson Road King |
Gold Star | Comp Bike
1st | Issac Meadows | Gardendale, AL | 1998 Honda XR100 |
Gold Star 3-Wheeled Bike
1st | Ken Varner | Mckenzie, TN | 2008 Honda Goldwing Trike |
Gold Star | Big Wheel Bike
1st | Lindsay Morgan | Montgomery, AL | 2019 Harley Davidson Road Glide |
Gold Star | Bagger
1st | Cortez Darris, Jr. | Bessemer, AL | 2001 Harley Davidson Street Glide |
Gold Star | North American Manufactured Custom | Conservative
1st | Lee Collier | Walnut Grove, AL | 2007 HBS Chopper |
Gold Star | North American Manufactured
4th | David Sims | Ashville, AL | 2006 Harley Davidson Softail Classic |
3rd | Brandon Gallups | Blountsville, AL | 1995 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail |
2nd | Ashley Winters | Marbury, AL | 2018 Indian Chief Darkhorse |
1st | Michael Finley | Birchwood, TN | 2007 Harley Davidson Softail |
Gold Star | European Custom | Full
1st | Dale Anthony | Vestavia Hills, AL | 1967 FFR 427 Cobra |
Gold Star | Restored | 1949 – 1957
2nd | Joe Alfano | Vestavia Hills, AL | 1955 Buick Super Z000R Riviera |
1st | Eddie Bibb | Alabaster, AL | 1956 Cadillac 4-Door Post |
Gold Star | Restored | 1958 – 1967
5th | Shawn Mcgowan | Alabaster, AL | 1960 Bentley Continental Sz |
4th | Ron Houston | Mt Olive, AL | 1967 Volkswagen Beetle |
3rd | Truman Abbott | Irondale, AL | 1964 Pontiac GTO |
2nd | David Havron | Mccalla, AL | 1966 Volkswagen Beetle |
1st | George & Kitty Ward | Milton, FL | 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 442-W30 |
Gold Star | Restored | 1968 – 1972 Plymouth
3rd | Billy Jack Rayfield | Rockford, AL | 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner 2-Door |
2nd | Phil Segraves | Guin, AL | 1969 Plymouth Road Runner |
1st | Billy Newman | Jasper, AL | 1972 Plymouth Cuda |
Gold Star | Restored | 1968 – 1972 Other
3rd | William Clark | Kingston, TN | 1968 AMC Javelin SST |
2nd | Gilbert Harris | Sylacauga, AL | 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle |
1st | Truman Abbott | Irondale, AL | 1972 Pontiac Lemans |
Gold Star | Restored Police Car
1st | Vince Kolb | Cropwell, AL | 1972 AMC Javelin SST-Dps |
Gold Star | Restored | 1973 – 1978
3rd | Joe Simpson | Leeds, AL | 1977 Pontiac Bonneville |
2nd | Joe King | Alabaster, AL | 1975 Jaguar XJSC |
1st | Donna Loebler | Leeds, AL | 1978 Pontiac Firebird Esprit |
Gold Star | Restored Convertible
1st | David Brogdon | Birmingham, AL | 1940 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible |
Gold Star | Restored Convertible | 1949 – 1972
4th | Eddie Bibb | Alabaster, AL | 1968 Cadillac Convertible |
3rd | Scott Grant | Birmingham, AL | 1962 Chevrolet Corvair |
2nd | Rob Conrad | Mountain Brook, AL | 1956 Packard Caribbean Convertible |
1st | Fred Acton | Sterrett, AL | 1963 Chevrolet SS Impala Convertible |
Gold Star | Restored Pickup | 1949 – 1972
1st | Joe Haltiwanger | Alabaster, AL | 1957 Chevrolet Pickup |
Gold Star | Restored Pickup | 1973 – 1999
1st | Mark Sweatt | Pelham, AL | 1990 Chevrolet Silverado |
Gold Star | Altered Restored Convertible
1st | Wanda Spear | Columbiana, AL | 1964 Ford Mustang |
Gold Star | Altered Restored | 1949 – 1972
2nd | Jerre Hutcheson | Anniston, AL | 1972 Plymouth Sebring |
1st | Brian Vanbuskirk | Trussville, AL | 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 |
Gold Star | Altered Restored | 1973 – 1999
1st | Lee Robison | Irondale, AL | 1985 Chevrolet Camaro |
Gold Star | Foreign Sports
1st | Jeff Whitlock | Birmingham, AL | 1989 Lamborghini Countach |
1st | Jarrod Belcher | Birmingham, AL | 1988 Ferrari Testarossa |
Gold Star | Domestic Sports Convertible
1st | Chip Pearce | Alabaster, AL | 1963 Chevrolet Corvette |
1st | Danny Gray | Corner, AL | 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible |
Gold Star | Domestic Sports | Mid | 1963 – 1967
1st | Rocky Neason | Trussville, AL | 1963 Chevrolet Split Window Coupe |
Gold Star | Domestic Sports | 1968 – 1984
2nd | Joey Moore | Vestavia, AL | 1978 Chevrolet Corvette |
1st | Ken Lowery | Birmingham, AL | 1977 Chevrolet Corvette |
Gold Star | Domestic Sports Late Convertible
1st | Kimberly Kimsey | Southside, AL | 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray |
Go Kart
1st | Barry Shipman | Pell City, AL | 2006 Ultramax Go Cart |
Special Interest | Motorized
1st | Brandon Kirkes | Gardendale, AL | 2012 Golf Cart |
Custom Convertible | 1949 – 2019
2nd | Anna Cash | Sheffield, AL | 1991 Chevrolet Z/28 |
1st | Ken Mcfarland | Hueytown, AL | 2005 Ford Saleen Mustang |
Custom Wagon | Mild
1st | Noniel Campbell | Wetumpka, AL | 1957 Chevrolet Nomad |
Conservative Hardtop | 1960 – 1969
2nd | Tom Westrup | Deatsville, AL | 1969 Chevrolet Camaro |
1st | Joey Hinkle | Hanceville, AL | 1968 Chevrolet SS Chevelle |
Conservative Hardtop | 1990 – 1999
2nd | Torey Gordon | Helena, AL | 1992 Ford Mustang LX |
1st | Torey Gordon | Helena, AL | 1996 Ford Mustang GT |
Conservative Hardtop | 2000 – 2019
2nd | Jerald Towler | Columbia, TN | 2009 Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 |
1st | Dru Wofford | Taylorville, IL | 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS |
Mild Hardtop
4th | Eddie Mcmillan | Knoxville, TN | 1971 Plymouth Barracuda |
3rd | Randy Adams | Andersonville, TN | 1970 Dodge Super Bee |
2nd | Don Waters | Hokes Bluff, AL | 1966 Cadillac Calis |
1st | Bubba Youngblood | Dora, AL | 1966 Chevrolet II Nova |
Radical Hardtop
1st | Dan Duffy | Marietta, GA | 1961 Chevrolet Impala |
Conservative Sports | 1997 – 2019
4th | John Kirkes | Gardendale, AL | 1999 Dodge Prowler |
3rd | Leon Butler | Birmingham, AL | 2016 Chevrolet Z06 Corvette |
2nd | Micahel Aldridge | Vestavia Hills, AL | 1998 Chevrolet Corvette C5 |
1st | Roger Eldor | Spring, TX | 2009 Corvette Coupe |
Contemporary Sports | 2020 – Current
1st | Jim Welch | Hartselle, AL | 2021 Chevrolet Corvette C8 |
Conservative Pickup | 1957 – 1972
1st | Dewayne Waldrop | Altoona, AL | 1967 Chevrolet C-10 Pickup |
Mild Pickup
1st | Stephen Cantrell | Mooreville, MS | 1957 Chevrolet Pickup |
Semi Pickup
1st | John Bishop | Gardendale, AL | 1951 Chevrolet 3100 |
Radical Pickup
1st | Mark Echols | Ohatchee, AL | 1972 Chevrolet Truck |
Custom Pickup
1st | Scott Cooper | Orland, CA | 1970 Chevrolet El Camino |
Mini 4X4 Utility Wagon
3rd | Hollye Jackson | Hoover, AL | 1993 Jeep Wrangler YJ |
2nd | Michael Gaskill | Leeds, AL | 2016 Jeep Wrangler |
1st | Jason Carter | Maylene, AL | 2014 Jeep 2-Door JK |
Mini 4X4 Pickup | Pre-– 1988
1st | Tony Harper | Birmingham, AL | 1987 Toyota Truck 4X4 |
Semi Mini Pickup
1st | Eddie Gordy, Jr. | Germantown, NC | 1991 Mazda B2200 |
Street Machine Custom | 1949 – 1964
1st | Scott Beasley | Tupelo, MS | 1964 Chevrolet II Nova |
Street Machine Custom | 1965 – 1979
3rd | Stephen Rogers | Prattville, AL | 1969 Chevrolet Camaro |
2nd | Randy Powe | Hanceville, AL | 1969 Mustang Boss 600 |
1st | Tim Brasher | Shelby, AL | 1966 Chevrolet Nova |
Street Touring | 1949 – Current
2nd | Thomas Dickerson | Lexington, GA | 1967 Ford Fastback GT350 Shelby |
1st | Charlie Swanson | Murfreesboro, TN | 1968 Plymouth Roadrunner |
Domestic Bracket Racer
1st | Barry Davis | Odenville, AL | 1966 Chevrolet Corvair |
Altered Street Coupe | Pre-– 1935
1st | James Quinn | Birmingham, AL | 1934 Chevrolet 3-Window Coupe |
Street Sedan | Pre-– 1935
1st | Bob Elbin | Bedford, PA | 1933 Plymouth PC Sedan |
Altered Touring | Pre-– 1935
1st | Tammy Ray | Dahlonega, GA | 1933 Ford Touring |
Custom Rod Pickup | 1935 – 1947 (GM) | 1935 – 1946
1st | Mike Allen | Irondale, AL | 1937 Ford Truck |
Restored Bike
3rd | Richard Conn | Sylacauga, AL | 1939 Indian Scout Hillclimber |
2nd | Richard Conn | Sylacauga, AL | 1951 Indian Chief/Police Special |
1st | Richard Conn | Sylacauga, AL | 1940 Indian Chief 4 Cylinder |
Chopper
2nd | Steve Brasher | Birmingham, AL | 2004 Harley Davidson Chopper |
1st | Steve Brasher | Birmingham, AL | 2020 Harley Davidson Chopper |
Road Bike
2nd | Phillip Cook | Jemison, AL | 2015 Harley Davidson Road Glide |
1st | Michael Finley | Birchwood, TN | 2018 Indian Roadmaster |
Comp Bike
1st | Issac Meadows | Gardendale, AL | 2020 Honda CRF 450A |
3-Wheeled Bike
1st | Michael Finley | Birchwood, TN | 2019 Indian Roadmaster Trike |
Bike With Side Car
1st | Richard Conn | Sylacauga, AL | 1948 Indian Chief W Sidecar |
North American Manufactured Custom
1st | Lindsay Morgan | Montgomery, AL | 2004 Redneck Chopper |
North American Custom
1st | Todd Roberts | Gardendale, AL | 2005 Chopper |
Restored | 1928 – 1934
1st | Wilbur Holaday | Birmingham, AL | 1928 Buick Town Brougham |
Restored | 1958 – 1967
1st | Anthony Henson | Hokes Bluff, AL | 1967 Chevrolet Nova |
Restored | 1968 – 1972
3rd | Jim Hardy | Alabaster, AL | 1971 Pontiac Trans AM |
2nd | Mark Delk | Columbia, TN | 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 |
1st | Tim Thompson | Guthrie, KY | 1970 Plymouth Superbird |
Restored | 1973 – 1978
1st | Sean Black | Hartselle, AL | 1976 Pontiac Trans AM |
Restored | 1985 – 1992
2nd | Jacques Britton Hazewood | Birmingham, AL | 1986 Chevrolet Caprice |
1st | Ivy Echols | Montgomery, AL | 1991 Nissan Figaro |
Domestic Sports
3rd | Danny Waters | Anniston, AL | 1984 Chevrolet Corvette |
2nd | Eddy Cardin | Odenville, AL | 2014 Chevrolet Corvette |
1st | Johnny Dunn | Irondale, AL | 2017 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.
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.
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
September 29 – October 1, 2022
At The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL
O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels in Chattanooga, TN
January 6, 7 & 8, 2023
At the Chattanooga Convention Center
O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels in Birmingham, AL
February 3, 4 & 5, 2023
At the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex
Bama Coast Cruisin’ presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts
April 27, 28 & 29, 2023
At The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL
Meet The Team

Adam McLean
President, CEO

Crystal McLean
Vice President

Sonny McLean
Board of Directors

Deborah McLean
Board of Directors