Awards Birmingham

2025 Dates & Times

Exhibitors & Vendors are allowed in the Exhibition Hall at 9am each day.

54th Annual Birmingham, AL

Friday, January 31st: 3pm – 9pm
Saturday, February 1st: 10am – 9pm
Sunday, February 2nd: 10am – 6pm

Vaughn Early Memorial Award Winner

Best 1st Time Shown in the Birmingham, AL Event

*All five "Fantastic 5 Award" winners receive $600.
The "Vaughn Early Memorial Award" winner receives an additional $9,400

2024 Award Winner

Congratulations to Jim McDaniel and his mind blowing 1958 Chevy Custom Cameo 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, sleek and one of a kind, 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

53rd Annual Birmingham, AL 2024

Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex
February 2, 3 & 4, 2024

Special Awards

* Red text denotes categories qualifying for points.

Vaughn Early Memorial Award
Best 1st Time Shown in Birmingham, AL
Jim McDaniel Cumming, GA 1958 Chevrolet Custom Cameo
Fabulous Five:
Contenders for the Vaughn Early Memorial Award
Bruce Griffin Lincoln, AL 1968 Chevrolet C-10
Dwayne Brown Danville, KY 1958 Willys Pickup
Richard Wright Columbia, SC 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Jim McDaniel Cumming, GA 1958 Chevrolet Custom Cameo
Dustin Cooper Avion, IN 1923 Ford T Roadster Pickup
John Myers Memorial Award:
Best 1st Time Shown Motorcycle in Birmingham, AL
Richard Wright Lexington, SC 2011 HD Road Glide
Biker's Best 5 Award:
Contenders for the John Myers Memorial Award
Tim Smith Birmingham, AL 2020 HD Road Glide
Richard Wright Lexington, SC 2011 HD Road Glide
Richard Conn Sylacauga, AL 1938 Indian Chief
Scott Wilson McCalla, AL 2020 HD Road King
Ben Wilson Hanceville, AL 2015 HD Road King
Steve Tansy Gold Cup Award:
Best 1st Time Shown From Alabama
Bruce Griffin 1968 Chevrolet C-10
Burl Smith Memorial Award:
Most Outstanding Full Radical Hand Built Custom
Henry Higgins 1953 Chevy Bel Air Convertible
Tommy Godwin Memorial Award
Tony Windham 1938 Chevy Master 2 Door
O'Reilly Auto Parts Pick of the Show Award
Mark Schneider 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
Weil Wrecker Service Pick of the Show Award
Mark Sweat 1972 Chevrolet C-10
Von Hot Rod Award of Excellence:
In the Art of Nostalgia Rod & Kustom Car Design
Von Hot Rod Pin Striping Award
People's Choice Award
Duke Roddy 1994 Geo Tracker
Longest Distance Award
Dustin Cooper 1923 Ford T Roadster Pickup
Best Ford Powered Ford
Chuck Hurlhan 1969 Mustang
Best GM Powered GM
Jeff Carter 1968 Chevy Camaro
Best Mopar Powered Mopar
Jeff Eaton 1964 Dodge A100
Best Outstanding Import
Rodney Culp 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
Best Paint: Gold Star
Chuck Hurlman 1969 Shelby GT 500
Best Use of Color: Gold Star
Cal Eaton 1941 Oldsmobile 2 Door Sedan
Best Interior: Gold Star
Jeff Carter 1968 Chevy Camaro
Best Engeneering: Gold Star
Mark Sweat 1932 Ford Roadster
Best Bike Paint: Gold Star
Steve Brasher 2004 HD Chopper
Best Bike: Gold Star
Tim Smith 2020 HD Road Glide
Best of Gold Star
Philip Bredwell 1932 Ford Sedan

Best, Outstanding & Class Awards

* Red text denotes categories qualifying for points.
*R/U = Runner Up

Outstanding | Individual Display
Rodney Culp Danville, AL 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
Adrean Shelton Killen, AL 1949 Chevrolet Pickup
Richard Wright Columbia, SC 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Bruce Griffin Lincoln, AL 1968 Chevrolet C-10
Tim Brasher Shelby, AL 1966 Chevrolet II Nova
Bruce & Kandi Griffin Lincoln, AL 1957 Chevrolet Nomad
John Flowers Lexington, SC 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air
Dustin Cooper Avion, IN 1923 Ford T Roadster Pickup
Outstanding | 10×20 Display
Jim Welch Hartselle, AL 2021 Corvette C-8 Stingray
Outstanding | Non-Electrical Display
Terry Beasley Ellettsville, IN 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Outstanding | Detail
Terry Bishop Niceville, FL 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Outstanding | Engineered
Henry Higgins Columbiana, AL 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
Outstanding | Undercarriage
Craig Sparks Birmingham, AL 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Outstanding | Paint
Amy Murphy Loxley, AL 1949 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
Terry Beasley Ellettsville, IN 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Todd Hurst Lineville, AL 1956 Chevrolet Sedan
Bruce & Kandi Griffin Lincoln, AL 1957 Chevrolet Nomad
Terry Bishop Niceville, FL 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Outstanding | Use of Color Design
Duke Roddy Gonzales, LA 1994 Chevrolet Geo Tracker
Outstanding | Bike Paint
Dustin Watson Tuscaloosa, AL 2016 HD Street Glide
Outstanding | Engine | Custom
Terry Beasley Ellettsville, IN 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Outstanding | Engine | Street Machine Competition
Duke Roddy Gonzales, LA 1994 Chevrolet Geo Tracker
Outstanding | Engine | Rod
Nordy Garrison Manchester, KY 1941 Willys Coupe
Outstanding | Engine | Truck
Amy Murphy Loxley, AL 1949 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
Outstanding | Engine | Restored
Kandi Griffin Lincoln, AL 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Outstanding | Engine | Bike
Brian Rick Stewart, MN 2014 Indian Vintage
Outstanding | Interior | Custom
Bruce & Kandi Griffin Lincoln, AL 1957 Chevrolet Nomad
Outstanding | Interior | Street Machine Competition
Todd Hurst Lineville, AL 1956 Chevrolet Sedan
Outstanding | Interior | Rod
Nordy Garrison Manchester, KY 1941 Willys Coupe
Outstanding | Interior | Truck
Brian Edmonds Horton, AL 1952 Ford F1 Pickup
Outstanding | Interior | Restored
Michael Franks Double Springs, AL 2019 Ford GT350
Outstanding | Custom
Stephen Cantrell Mooreville, MS 1964 Chevrolet Nova
Outstanding | Sports/Sport Compact
Michael Aldridge Vestavia Hills, AL 1998 Chevrolet Corvette C5
Outstanding | Full / Radical / Handbuilt Custom
Larry House Wilsonville, AL 1972 Triumph Spitfire
Outstanding | Truck
Adrean Shelton Killen, AL 1949 Chevrolet Pickup
Outstanding | Competition
Rodney Kilgore Pelham, TN 1966 Chevrolet Nova
Outstanding | Street Rod
Robert French Greenville, SC 1932 Ford Roadster
Outstanding | Custom Rod
Mike Allen Birmigham, AL 1937 Ford Truck
Outstanding | Street Machine
John Flowers Lexington, SC 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air
Outstanding | Restored
Steve Katchur Miramar Beach, FL 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Outstanding | Bike
Brian Barnes Helena, AL 2011 Harley Davidson Road Glide
Best | Bike
Richard Wright Lexington, SC 2011 Harley Davidson Road Glide
Best | Restored
Dennis Connolly Jamestown, TN 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
Best | Rod
Joe Johnson Hanceville, AL 1937 Ford Coupe
Best | Street Machine Competition
Tim Brasher Shelby, AL 1966 Chevrolet II Nova
Best | Truck
Eddie Gordy, Jr. Germantown, NC 1991 Mazda B2200
Best | Custom
Francis Daily Shepherdsville, KY 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air
Rising Star
Breagan Gaither Warrior, AL 2005 Mike Boss Junior Dragster
ISCA Street Achievement | Restored
Samuel Minchew Northport, AL 1998 Stuart & Stevenson M1078 LMTV
ISCA Street Achievement | Best Street
Tony Windham Adamsville, AL 1938 Chevrolet Master 2-Door
Outstanding Club Award
Mid Alabama Corvette
Team Corvette
Best Club Award
Magic City Mustang
Gold Star | Custom Convertible
1st Henry Machen Sylacauga, AL 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible
Chuck Hurliman Hueytown, AL 2004 Ford Mustang Cobra
Gold Star | Custom Wagon
1st Karl Parks Alpine, AL 1956 Chevrolet 150 Handyman Wagon
Gold Star | Conservative Hardtop | 1955 – 1959
1st (Unavailable) Centreville, AL 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Gold Star | Conservative Hardtop | 1960 – 1969
Runner Up Mark Fike Guntersville, AL 1963 Chevrolet II Nova
Runner Up Bret Krutsch Alabaster, AL 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle
Runner Up Chris Cassidy Morris, AL 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Runner Up Dennis Dobbs Springville, AL 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Runner Up Jimmy Jones Brandon, MS 1967 Chevrolet Nova SS
1st Jeff Carter Alabaster, AL 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe
Gold Star | Conservative Hardtop | Ford | 1960 – 1969
Runner Up Preston Nicholson Hoover, AL 1969 Ford Mustang
Runner Up Kelly Jackson Birmingham, AL 1969 Ford Mustang
1st Cody Hall Birmingham, AL 1969 Ford Mustang Mach-1
Gold Star | Conservative Hardtop | Mopar | 1960 – 1969
Runner Up Toby Underwood Pell City, AL 1968 Dodge Charger
Runner Up Phil Seagraves Guin, AL 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
Runner Up David Downs Hoover, AL 1969 Dodge Super Bee
1st Lon Watson Bessemer, AL 1964 Plymouth Sport Fury
Gold Star | Conservative Hardtop | GM | 1960 – 1969
1st Steven Owen Pelham, AL 1969 Pontiac GTO
Gold Star | Conservative Hardtop | 1970 – 1979
Runner Up Kelly Jackson Birmingham, AL 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
Runner Up George Craft Springville, AL 1972 Dodge Charger
Runner Up Tina Ragsdale Wilsonville, AL 1971 Chevrolet Nova
Runner Up Mark Schneider Brownsboro, AL 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
Runner Up Wade Wells Springville, AL 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
1st Robert Colannino Athens, AL 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner
Gold Star | Conservative Hardtop | 1980 – 1989
Runner Up Tim Calvert Cullman, AL 1986 Oldsmobile 442 Cutlass
1st James Cipriano Alabaster, AL 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
Gold Star | Conservative Hardtop | 1990 – 2002
Runner Up Jim Findley Odenville, AL 2002 Chevrolet Camaro SS
1st Mike Simpson Ohatchee, AL 1991 Ford Mustang LX
Gold Star | Conservative Hardtop | Mopar | 2003 – 2020
Runner Up Allen Dutton Leeds, AL 2019 Dodge Challenger
1st Leonard Walk (Unavailable), 2017 Dodge Challenger
Gold Star | Conservative Hardtop | 2003 – 2020
1st James White Anniston, AL 2014 Ford Mustang GT
Gold Star | Contemporary Hardtop | 2021 – 2023
Runner Up David Lawrence Cullman, AL 2023 Dodge Demon 170
Runner Up Jason Trammell Empire, AL 2023 Ford Mustang
Runner Up Martin “Coleman” Goble Boaz, AL 2009 Ford Mustang GT
3rd Katie Bryant Oxford, AL 2021 Ford Mustang California Special
1st Robert Rice Tupelo, MS 2023 Dodge Challenger
Donk
1st Rashon Wells Fairfield, AL 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS
Gold Star | Semi Lowrider Custom | 1949 – 1954
1st Austin Smith Jemison, AL 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air
Gold Star | Conservative Sports | Pre – 1963 Convertible
1st Chuck Myers Birmingham, AL 1959 Chevrolet Coupe Convertible
Gold Star | Conservative Sports | 1968 – 1982
Runner Up Bob Sapp Montevallo, AL 1969 AMC AMX
Runner Up David Havron McCalla, AL 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
1st Matthew Johnson Chelsea, AL 1969 AMC AMX
Gold Star | Conservative Sports | 1997 – 2017
Runner Up Hoke Graham Odenville, AL 2015 Chevrolet Corvette
Runner Up Eric Henderson Odenville, AL 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Runner Up John Calhoun Pelham, AL 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe
Runner Up Terry Daniels Moody, AL 2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette
1st Chris Cassidy Morris, AL 2017 Chevrolet Corvette
Gold Star | Conservative Sports Convertible
Runner Up Jay McFarland West Blockton, AL 2009 Chevrolet Corvette
1st Joe Planson Mountain Brook, AL 2019 Chevrolet ZR1 Corvette Convertible
Gold Star | Conservative Sports | 2018 – 2020
1st Melvin White Hoover, AL 2019 Chevrolet Corvette 2-Door Coupe Grand Sport
Gold Star | Conservative Sports | 2001 – 2020
Runner Up Danny Morgan Morris, AL 2020 Chevrolet Corvette
Runner Up Steven Bell Sterrett, AL 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
1st Wendy Hann Empire, AL 2008 Chevrolet Coupe
Gold Star | Contemporary Sports | 2001 – 2023
Runner Up Jim Glazner Homewood, AL 2023 Chevrolet Coupe Corvette Z06
Runner Up Russell Stringer Hoover, AL 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Runner Up Paul Woodard Trussville, AL 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Runner Up Larry Linley Springville, AL 2021 Corvette 2-Door Coupe
Runner Up Danny Mordecai Gardendale, AL 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Runner Up Bryan Mullins Gardendale, AL 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
8th Dwain Lawrence Trussville, AL 2023 Chevrolet Corvette
1st Gary Nelson Birmingham, AL 2022 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Contemporary Sports Convertible
1st Larry Hamilton Vestavia Hills, AL 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 Htc
Gold Star | Handbuilt Sports
Runner Up Dale Anthony Vestavia Hills, AL 1967 Shelby Cobra Roadster Mkiv
1st Tim Smith Birmingham, AL 1965 Shelby Cobra
Gold Star | Exotic Sports
Runner Up T.K. Birmingham, AL 2016 Ferrari Gbt
Runner Up Ward Drennen Birmingham, AL 2019 Porsche 911
1st Willis Payne, Jr. Adamsville, AL 2001 Plymouth Prowler
Gold Star | Compact Sports | Foreign
1st Josie Nickell Odenville, AL 1994 Mazda RX7
Gold Star | Import/Tuner | Foreign
1st Ward Drennen Birmingham, AL 2013 Audi S6
Gold Star | Compact Custom | Bus
1st Tony Harper Birmingham, AL 1977 Volkswagen Westfailia
Gold Star | Euro Style Custom
Runner Up Darrin Henderson Montgomery, AL 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero
1st Austin Bond Birmingham, AL 2021 BMW M5 Competition
Gold Star | Conservative Pickup | 1949 – 1952
1st Steve Brasher Birmingham, AL 1949 Ford F-100
Gold Star | Conservative Pickup | 1953 – 1956
Runner Up Bobby Morrow Morris, AL 1956 Ford F1
Runner Up Jimmy Cummings Verbena, AL 1954 Chevrolet Pickup
1st Danny Gill Sylacauga, AL 1956 Chevrolet Pickup
Gold Star | Conservative Pickup | 1957 – 1972
Runner Up Lee Roberson Birmingham, AL 1972 Chevrolet C-10 Truck
Runner Up Mark Sweatt Pelham, AL 1972 Chevrolet C-10 Truck
1st Jeff Eaton Lexington, SC 1964 Dodge A100
Gold Star | Conservative Pickup | GM | 1957 – 1972
1st Sonny Ippolito Birmingham, AL 1969 Chevrolet C-10
Gold Star | Conservative Pickup | 1973 – 1987
Runner Up Austin Smith Jemison, AL 1974 Chevrolet K10
1st Byron King Sylacauga, AL 1986 Chevrolet Truck
Gold Star | Contemporary 4X4 Utility Wagon
1st Randy Rysedorph Birmingham, AL 2021 Ford Bronco
Gold Star | Radical Pickup | 2003 – Current
1st Steve Brown Alabaster, AL
Gold Star | Custom Pickup
Runner Up Gilbert Harris Sylacauga, AL 1973 Chevrolet El Camino
1st Glenn Pruitt Decatur, AL 1986 Chevrolet El Camino
Gold Star | Utility Wagon
1st Austin Smith Jemison, AL 1979 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
Gold Star 4X4 Hearse
1st Cortez Darris Bessemer, AL 1982 Cadillac Hearse
Gold Star | Mini Utility Wagon
1st Bryan Nickell Odenville, AL 1996 Eagle Summit Wagon
Gold Star 4X4 Utility Wagon
1st Jack Metrock Alabaster, AL 1998 Tahoe
Gold Star 4X4 Military Truck
1st Samuel Minchew Northport, AL 1998 Stuart & Stevenson M1078 LMTV
Gold Star 4X4 Utility Wagon | Foreign
1st Rusty Brantley Alabaster, AL 1995 Land Rover Defender 90
Gold Star 4X4 Pickup | Pre – 1988
1st Terry Billings Gordo, AL 1985 Chevrolet C-10
Gold Star | Gold Star 4X4 Pickup | 1988 – Current
1st Cortez Darris, Jr. Bessemer, AL 1993 Chevrolet C1500
Gold Star | Truck | 1935 – Current
1st Brian Evers Danville, AL 1948 Dodge B1D
Gold Star | Lowrider Truck
1st Josh Stegall Odenville, AL 1993 Chevrolet C1500
Gold Star | Sand Buggy
1st Philip Morris Graysviller, AL 1969 Volkswagen Rail Buggy
Gold Star | Domestic Bracket Racer
1st Derek Sanford Pell City, AL 1979 Pontiac Firebird
Gold Star | Super Street
1st Todd AARon Double Springs, AL 1984 Ford Mustang
Gold Star | Dragster Casket
1st Cortez Darris, Sr. Bessemer, AL Casket
Gold Star | Track Comp Car
Runner Up Maddox Mullinax Birmingham, AL 2024 Black Diamond Super Late Model
1st Eddie Dodd Birmingham, AL 2021 Chevrolet Impala Racer
Gold Star | Early Track Competition
Runner Up Charlie Roberts (Unavailable), 1971 Ford Torino
1st Eddie Dodd Birmingham, AL 1973 Ford Pinto Racecar
Gold Star | Track Competition | Stock
Runner Up Steve Chambers Jasper, AL 1986 Monte Carlo Street Stock
1st Austin Evans Jasper, AL 2022 Cra Car Street Stock
Gold Star | Track Competition | Mod
1st Brian Keith Evans Jasper, AL 2024 Modified of Mayhem
Gold Star | Nostalgia
1st Aubrey Padgett Evergreen, AL 1950 Chevrolet Sedan
Gold Star | Vintage Race Car
1st Alton Freeman (Unavailable), 1969 Dodge Daytona
Gold Star | Street Coupe
1st Cortez Darris Bessemer, AL 1930 Ford A
Gold Star | Altered Street Sedan
1st Philip Bredwell Kingston, TN 1930 Ford Sedan
Gold Star | Street Roadster
1st Mark Sweatt Pelham, AL 1932 Ford Roadster
Gold Star | Street Machine Rod
1st Cal Eaton Monroe, NC 1941 Oldsmobile 2-Door Sedan
Gold Star | Custom Rod Sedan | 1935 – 1948
Runner Up Joe Simpson Leeds, AL 1939 Chevrolet Coupe
Runner Up Susan Darris Bessemer, AL 1937 Chevrolet 2-Door Sedan
1st Tony Windham Adamsville, AL 1938 Chevrolet Master 2-Door
Gold Star | Restored Custom Bike
1st Charles Letson Sheffield, AL 1980 Suzuki GS550
Gold Star | Chopper
1st Steve Brasher Birmingham, AL 2004 HD Chopper
Gold Star | Sport Touring Bike
1st Steve Krubinski Pelham, AL 2003 HD Road King
Gold Star | Road Bike | North American
Runner Up Camron Byrd Weogufka, AL 2006 HD Street Glide
Runner Up Steve Krubinski Pelham, AL 2012 HD Street Glide
1st John Milam Hoover, AL HD Street Glide
Gold Star | Drag Bike | Domestic
1st Bryanna Mullins Gardendale, AL 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
Gold Star | Sport Bike
1st Tim Smith Birmingham, AL 2023 Suzukie Hayabusa
Gold Star | Big Wheel Bike
Runner Up Tim Smith Birmingham, AL 2018 HD Road King
Runner Up Cortez Darris, Jr. Bessemer, AL 2001 HD Street Glide
1st Tim Smith Birmingham, AL 2020 HD Road Glide
Gold Star | Antique Custom
1st Charles Letson Sheffiield, AL 1974 HD XLH 1000
Gold Star | North American Manufactured
1st Danny Morgan Morris, AL 2008 HD Dyna Street Bob
Gold Star | Restored Compact
1st Kathy Havron McCalla, AL 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
Gold Star | Pre – 1928 Pickup
1st Wilbur Holaday Birmingham, AL 1926 Ford Roadster Pickup
Gold Star | Restored | 1928 – 1934
1st Mr Mims Birmingham, AL 1930 Ford Coupe
Gold Star | Restored | 1958 – 1967
Runner Up Molly Smith Helena, AL 1967 Ford Mustang
Runner Up Truman Abbott Birmingham, AL 1966 Pontiac GTO
Runner Up Hil McWhorter Carrolton, GA 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Fastback
Runner Up Jerry McAnnally Warrior, AL 1966 Ford Mustang
1st George Watson Mobile, AL 1967 Chevrolet Nova SS
Gold Star | Restored | Dodge | 1968 – 1972
Runner Up Ricky Jones Cullman, AL 1969 Dodge Charger R/T
1st Eric Perrine Alabaster, AL 1974 Dodge Challenger
Gold Star | Restored | Plymouth | 1968 – 1972
Runner Up Robert Allison Cullman, AL 1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda
Runner Up Billy Newman Jasper, AL 1972 Plymouth Barracuda
Runner Up Billy Jack Rayfield Rockford, AL 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
1st Jimmy Williams Madison, AL 1970 Plymouth Superbird
Gold Star | Restored | Other | 1968 – 1972
Runner Up David Corbally Alabaster, AL 1971 Ford Mustang Mach One
1st Thomas Gurley Tupelo, MS 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge
Gold Star | Restored Police Car
1st Vincent Kolb Cropwell, AL 1972 American Motors Co Javelin
Gold Star | Restored | 1973 – 1978
1st Jeff Loebler Alabaster, AL 1977 Pontiac Trans AM
Gold Star | Restored | 1979 – 1984
Runner Up Russ Campbell Birmingham, AL 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM
Gold Star | Restored | 1985 – 1999
1st Lee Roberson Birmingham, AL 1989 Chevrolet Iroc-Z
Gold Star | Restored | 2000 – 2020
Runner Up Santiago Class Alabaster, AL 2001 Pontiac Trans AM
Runner Up Teddy Byrd Weogufka, AL 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Transformer
Runner Up James Cipriano, Jr. Alabaster, AL 2006 Pontiac GTO
1st Blanda Anthony Vestavia Hills, AL 2018 Ford GT350
Gold Star | Restored Mopar | 2000 – 2020
1st Susan Morgan Morris, AL 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT-8
Restored | Foreign
1st David Brogdon Birmingham, AL 1936 Bentley Tourer
Gold Star | Restored Convertible | 1949 – 1972
Runner Up Fred Acton Sterrett, AL 1963 Chevrolet Impala
Runner Up Brian Rudolph Vestavia Hills, AL 1971 Plymouth E. Cuda
1st Michael Patania Calhoun, GA 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Gold Star | Restored Convertible | 2000 – 2020
1st Chris Wright Cordova, AL 2011 Chevrolet Camaro
Gold Star | Restored Pickup | 1949 – 1972
1st Sherry Shaw Rockford, AL 1967 Ford F-100
Gold Star | Altered Restored Convertible
1st Barry Nicholson Birmingham, AL 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
Gold Star | Altered Restored | 1949 – 1972
Runner Up Chris Kourmoulis Trussville, AL 1979 Plymouth Barracuda
1st Chuck Hurliman Hueytown, AL 1969 Ford Shelby GT500
Gold Star | Foreign Sports
Runner Up Daniel Taylor Birmingham, AL 2021 Ferraro F8 Tributo
1st Randy Rysedorph Birmingham, AL Nissan 280 ZX
Gold Star | Domestic Sports
1st Ken Lowery Birmingham, AL 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
Gold Star | Domestic Sports Convertible
1st Elston Dial Trussviille, AL 2013 Chevrolet 427 Corvette Convertible
Gold Star | Domestic Sports | Mid | 1963 – 1967
Runner Up Rocky Neason Trussville, AL 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
1st Bucky Kennedy Birmingham, AL 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
1st Todd Lawson Sale Creek, TN 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
Gold Star | Domestic Sports Convertible | 1968 – 1974
1st David Downs Hoover, AL 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
Gold Star | Domestic Sports | 1985 – 2012
Runner Up Colby Havron McCalla, AL 2007 Chevrolet Corvette
1st Wally Newton Moody, AL 2007 Chevrolet Corvette
Domestic Sports Convertible | 2013 – 2019
1st David Overton Chelsea, AL 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
Gold Star | Special Interest | Motorized
1st Carl McCluskey Cataula, GA 2003 HD Road King Fire Truck
Gold Star | Mini Bike
Runner Up Tanner Sherrill Birmingham, AL 2020 Coleman Mini Bike
1st Charles Letson Sheffield, AL 2019 Custom Mini Bike
Gold Star | Pedal Cars
1st Chuck Lewis Chelsea, AL 1968 Glideride Highway Patrol Car
Go Kart
1st Zj Reed Lexington, SC 1932 Ford Go Cart
Special Interest | Motorized
Runner Up John W. Robinson, Jr. Dora, AL 2015 Mini Chopper
1st Hudson & Colton Dunn Trussville, AL 2023 Scooter Custom Bike
Junior Dragster
1st Breagan Gaither Warrior, AL 2005 Mike Boss Junior Dragster
Custom Convertible | 1949 – 2021
1st Henry Higgins Columbiana, AL 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
Custom Wagon | 1949 – 2020
1st Bruce & Kandi Griffin Lincoln, AL 1957 Chevrolet Nomad
Conservative Hardtop | 1955 – 1959
1st Randy Hill Belvedere, TN 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Conservative Hardtop | 1960 – 1969
Runner Up Barry Davzs Odenville, AL 1968 Chevrolet Nova
Runner Up Terry Rainwater Rockford, AL 1961 Buick Invicta Custom
1st Terry Beasley Ellettsville, IN 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Conservative Hardtop | 1970 – 1979
Runner Up Barry Davzs Odenville, AL 1976 Chevrolet Nova
1st Keith Chandler Sylacauga, AL 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
Conservative Hardtop | 2000 – 2021
Runner Up Jerry Towler Columbia, TN 2009 Ford GT500 Shelby Cobra
1st Scott Harris Lake View, AL 2009 Dodge Challenger
Mild Hardtop
1st Craig Sparks Birmingham, AL 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Semi Hardtop
1st Francis Daily Shepherdsville, KY 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air
1st Stephen Cantrell Mooreville, MS 1964 Chevrolet Nova
Full Hardtop
1st Richard Wright Columbia, SC 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Handbuilt Custom
Runner Up Tim Thompson Guthrie, KY 1966 Batmobile
1st Tommy Brown Kennesaw, GA 1989 Gotham Cruiser Batmobile
Donk
1st William Rogers Hoover, AL 1987 Buick Grand National
Conservative Sports | Pre – 1963
1st Jill Savoy Gonzales, LA 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
Conservative Sports | 1997 – 2021
Runner Up Bo Knight Leeds, AL 2015 Chevrolet Corvette
Runner Up John W. Robinson, Jr. Dora, AL 2016 Chevrolet Z06 Corvette
1st Michael Aldridge Vestavia Hills, AL 1998 Chevrolet Corvette C5
Contemporary Sports | C8 Corvette | 2020 – Current
1st Jim Welch Hartselle, AL 2021 Corvette C-8 Stingray
Full Sports
1st Larry House Wilsonville, AL 1972 Triumph Spitfire
Compact Custom
1st Glenn Blake Woodstock, AL 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Cabriolet
Radical Compact Custom
1st Rodney Culp Danville, AL 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
Mild Pickup
Runner Up Amy Murphy Loxley, AL 1949 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
1st Brian Edmonds Horton, AL 1952 Ford F1 Pickup
Semi Pickup
Runner Up Jeff Taylor Covington, GA 1981 Custom Deluxe Rollin Rebel
Runner Up Keith Shields Amory, MS 1954 Chevrolet 3100
Runner Up Adrean Shelton Killen, AL 1949 Chevrolet Pickup
Runner Up Louis Bouchard Sumiton, AL 1948 Chevrolet Thriftmaster
1st Bruce Griffin Lincoln, AL 1968 Chevrolet C-10
Full Pickup
1st Dwayne Brown Danville, KY 1958 Willys Pickup
Radical Pickup
1st Jim McDaniel Cumming, GA 1958 Chevrolet Custom Cameo
4X4 Utility Wagon
Runner Up Reid Cato Morris, AL 1990 Chevrolet K5
1st Terrence King Hoover, AL 2021 Ford Bronco
4X4 Pickup | Pre – 1988
1st Tony Gowins Ashville, AL 1969 Chevrolet C20 4X4
Semi Mini Pickup
1st Eddie Gordy, Jr. Germantown, NC 1991 Mazda B2200
Street Machine Custom | 1949 – 1964
1st Todd Hurst Lineville, AL 1956 Chevrolet Sedan
Street Machine Custom | 1965 – 1979
Runner Up Gary Bradberry Chelsea, AL 1966 Chevrolet II Nova
Runner Up Tim Smith Birmingham, AL 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
1st Tim Brasher Shelby, AL 1966 Chevrolet II Nova
Street Touring | 1949 – Current
Runner Up Terry Bishop Niceville, FL 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Runner Up Mark Echols Ohatchee, AL 1967 Ford Mustang
1st John Flowers Lexington, SC 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air
Pro Street Custom | 1949 – 1964
1st William Kilgore Whitwell, TN 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne
Pro Street Truck | 1980 – Current
1st Duke Roddy Gonzales, LA 1994 Chevrolet Geo Tracker
4 Wheeler
Runner Up Isaac Meadows Gardendale, AL 2012 Yamaha Yaz4Sor
Runner Up Cole Bales Gardendale, AL Yamaha Yfz4Sor
1st Caleb Campbell Gardendale, AL 2020 Can-Am Xmr 1000
Domestic Bracket Racer
1st Nick Cagle Prattville, AL 2019 Ford Mustang GT
Pro – Modified
1st Rodney Kilgore Pelham, TN 1966 Chevrolet Nova
Track Comp Car
1st Jonathon Powell Odenville, AL 1969 Ford Race Car Mustang
Altered Street Roadster | Pre – 1935
1st Robert French Greenville, SC 1932 Ford Roadster
Altered T. – Roadster Pickup
1st Dustin Cooper Avion, IN 1923 Ford T Roadster Pickup
Radical Custom Rod Coupe | 1935 – 1948
1st Joe Johnson Hanceville, AL 1937 Ford Coupe
Radical Custom Rod Convertible | 1935 – 1948
1st Randy Brasher Vandiver, AL 1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible
Radical Custom Rod Pickup | 1935 – 1947 (GM) 1935 – 1946
1st Mike Allen Birmigham, AL 1937 Ford Truck
Pro Street Custom Rod | 1935 – 1948
1st Nordy Garrison Manchester, KY 1941 Willys Coupe
Restored Bike
Runner Up Richard Conn Sylacauga, AL 1953 Indian Chief
Runner Up Richard Conn Sylacauga, AL 1946 Indian Chief
1st Richard Conn Sylacauga, AL 1938 Indian Chief
Road Bike
Runner Up Brian Rick Stewart, MN 2014 Indian Vintage
1st Ben Wilson Hanceville, AL 2019 HD Road Glide Special
North American Manufactured
Runner Up Jonathan Weiss Morris, AL 2003 HD Softail
Runner Up Teddy Ownby Rossville, GA 2011 HD Softail Deluxe
1st David Sims Ashville, AL 2006 HD Custom
North American Custom
Runner Up Jonathan Weiss Morris, AL 2003 HD Softail
1st Ben Wilson Hanceville, AL 2016 HD Softail Custom
Big Wheel Bike
Runner Up Dustin Watson Tuscaloosa, AL 2016 HD Street Glide
Runner Up Brian Barnes Helena, AL 2011 HD Road Glide
Runner Up Scott Wilson McCalla, AL 2020 HD Road King
1st Richard Wright Lexington, SC 2011 HD Road Glide
Restored | 1968 – 1972
3rd Eric Bankston Birmingham, AL 1969 Dodge A12 Superbee
1st James Darnell Clanton, AL 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
Restored | 2001 – 2020
1st Michael Franks Double Springs, AL 2019 Ford GT350
Restored Convertible
Runner Up Joe Alfano Vestavia Hills, AL 1970 Buick GS
1st Kandi Griffin Lincoln, AL 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Altered Restored
Runner Up Shawn Medlin Dalton, GA 2017 Ford Mustang GT
1st Dennis Connolly Jamestown, TN 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
Foreign Sports
1st Larry House Wilsonville, AL 1972 Triumph Spitfire
Domestic Sports
Runner Up Michael Inman Bessemer, AL 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
Runner Up Ed Wheeler, Jr. Elizabethtown, KY 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
Runner Up Kip Chambers Mount Olive, AL 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
Runner Up Michael Inman Bessemer, AL 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window
1st Steve Katchur Miramar Beach, FL 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Altered Sports
Runner Up Officer Leon Butler Birmingham, AL 2017 Chevrolet Grand Sport Corvette
1st Officer Leon Butler Birmingham, AL 2016 Chevrolet Z06 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.

Event Photo Gallery

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

October 4 & 5, 2024
At The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL

O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels in Chattanooga, TN

January 10, 11 & 12, 2025
At the Chattanooga Convention Center

O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels in Birmingham, AL

January 31 – February 2, 2025
At the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex

Bama Coast Cruisin’ presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts

April 24, 25 & 26, 2025
At The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL

Meet The Team

Adam McLean

President, CEO

Crystal McLean

Vice President

Sonny McLean

Advisory Board

Deborah McLean

Advisory Board