This year’s car show portion of Trans-a-rama was changed in format from last year. Instead of three shows, this year there was one all day car show that took place in conjunction with the Picnic. The show was staged at the very nice Rancho San Rafael Park, North of the Peppermill by about 5 miles. The green grass of the park and the wonderful Peavine Pavilion with its adjacent pond provided an impressive backdrop for the all day show. All of the cars were staged on the grassy knoll next to the pavilion.

Troy Craythorn’s 1998 Trans Am & Frank Wegener’s 1995 Trans Am. Participants in the Race Car Class

The show combined the formality of Judged Balloting with People’s choice awards. The Judging classes were composed of 1st Generation (1967-69) Stock, Street Modified and Extreme Modified, 2nd Generation (1970-81) Stock, Street Modified and Extreme Modified, 3rd Generation (1982-92) Stock, Street Modified and Extreme Modified, 4th Generation (1993-00) Stock, Street Modified and Extreme Modified and a Race Car Class open to all Years.

C.C. Coppage’s 1992 Blue Firebird, Dave Gershon’s 1989 Flame Red GTA and Shane Elting’s 1999 White 30th Anniversary Trans Am

All participants were able to select best 1st Generation, 2nd Generation, 3rd Generation, 4th Generation and Race Car Class.

Best of Show Bob and Ginger Morinos’ 1970 Firebird

Many notable cars were present. Bob and Ginger Morinos brought their beautiful black 1970 Formula 350 Firebird from Oregon. Jim Mandis from Reno displayed his very rare and very nice white, 1972 4spd 455 H.O. Trans Am. Rick Stefani’s 1968 Red Firebird convertible from Reno was quite a crowd pleaser with it’s striking paint and interior.

Jim Mandis's 72 TA

The Sponsors who had displays at the event, Summit Racing and Les Schwab Tire, selected Best Paint, Best Engine, Best Wheels, Best Interior and Best of Show.

Rick Stefani’s 1968 Red Firebird convertible

J.O. Raff, Trans-A-Rama Chef

This year’s car show with its new format was a great success with awards earned from both show judges and its participants. As always in the Trans-A-Rama tradition, everyone had a great time making new friends and seeing old friends.