August 7, 2024 |
Photo – The Cooper family with their winning auto – Courtesy Casey Winter
Event organizers say the Medicine Bow Recreation Board’s first car show was a success.
On Saturday, July 27th, the town of Medicine Bow hosted the first Mild to Wild Car Show. Recreation Board member Casey Winter said she was surprised by the number of vehicles that were entered into the event.
Winter said she was pleased by the number of people who attended the car show. The rec board member said the event successfully drew attendees off the highway, encouraging them to stop and participate.
The Mild to Wild Car Show consisted of five classes, with a people’s choice award being presented to the vehicle that received the most votes from attendees. Winter said a 1955 Chevrolet Belair, owned by the Cooper family of Cooper Motors in Medicine Bow, took home both the people’s choice and the classic and antique car class awards.
Winter said a Glenn Rock resident won the street cruiser class with his pristine 1949 custom-built sedan. The rec board member said Medicine Bow residents won both the motorcycle and truck classes.
Winter said a 1967 Dodge Charger from Rawlins won the muscle and street rod class. Each winner received an engraved plaque.
Winter said every class winner, except for the people’s choice, was decided by a panel of judges consisting of three Medicine Bow residents.
Winter said the Mild to Wild Car Show couldn’t have happened without the help of local volunteers. The rec board member specifically thanked the two volunteers who ran the concession stand during the event.
Bigfoot99 asked Winter if there will be a 2025 Mild to Wild Car Show. The Medicine Bow recreation board hasn’t decided yet. If the car show is held again, Winter said she’ll incorporate the lessons learned from this year’s event.
Winter thanked everyone who attended and participated in the car show. The rec board member said next year’s event, if there is one next year, will be bigger and better.
