2022 Dates & Times
Exhibitors are allowed in the Exhibition Hall at 9am each day.
51st Annual
Birmingham, AL
Friday, February 11th:
3pm – 9pm
Saturday, February 12th:
10am – 9pm
Sunday, February 13th:
10am – 6pm
Vaughn Early Memorial Award Winner
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.
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

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, ALBrad Ranweiler | New Ulm, MN | 1963 Chevrolet 2-Door Impala Wagon |
Fabulous Five:
Contenders for the Vaughn Early Memorial AwardKeith 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, ALLindsay Morgan | Montgomery, AL | 2004 Red Neck Enginering Low Curves SD 300 |
Biker's Best 5 Award:
Contenders for the John Myers Memorial AwardLindsay 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 AlabamaTim Brasher | 1966 Chevrolet 2 Nova |
Burl Smith Memorial Award:
Most Outstanding Full Radical Hand Built CustomAl 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 DesignKeith 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.
- 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.
- Best “Fantastic 5”
- 5 Winners: Vaughn Early Memorial Award Contenders
- Best Restored
- Best Truck
- Best Rod
- Best Custom
- Best Street Machine
- Best Bike
- John Myers Memorial Award
- Best 1st Time Bike at the Birmingham, AL event
- Best Club Display
- 1st Place
- 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
- Outstanding Club Display
- 2nd Place
- Outstanding Individual Display
- 8 Winners
- Outstanding Club Display
- 3rd Place
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’
April 22, 23 & 24, 2021
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 11, 12 & 13, 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