Winners announced from 4th annual MWR Auto Skills Car Show
Hundreds of people turned out earlier this month to check out some custom cars, antique autos, dapper dragsters, hip hot rods and more during a special open base event at a military installation on Kaua‘i.
The 4th annual MWR Auto Skills Car Show was hosted May 11 at Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands in Kekaha, and the event’s organizer says it was a huge success.
“Hot rods! Antique cars! Junior dragsters! Custom trucks! We had them all!” exclaimed Steve Swacker, event organizer and MWR Auto Skills Center manager. “This was a wonderful team event that was possible because of the community participation. Thank you to the residents of Kaua‘i for sharing your fantastic custom rides with us!”
About 600 people wandered around base throughout the day during the car show that featured 70 custom vehicles. While they were perusing the awesome automobiles, attendees cast votes for their favorites in 10 categories.
The winners are:
Antique
- 1. Jace Alquiza, 1928 Ford Model A.
- 2. Chelius Graham, 1954 GMC 100.
Classic Car/Truck
- 1. Dante Sudaria, 1964 Chevy Impala.
- 2. Randy Simao, 1955 Ford F100.
- 3. Orlando Viloria, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.
Custom Bike
- 1. Mike Wehrly, 2015 Harley Davidson Softail Slim Custom.
- 2. Angel White, 2008 Suzuki GSXR-1000.
- 3. Ruby Octavio, 2004 Yamaha R6.
Custom Truck
- 1. Sebastian Carver, 2001 Toyota Tacoma.
- 2. Dante Sudaria, 1996 Nissan Hardbody.
- 3. Rommel Pascual, 1984 Toyota Pickup.
Hot Rod
- 1. Michael Acoba, 1934 Ford Coupe.
- 2. Solomon Ruiz, 1969 Chevy Chevelle.
- 3. Harvey Maeda, 1931 Ford Model A 5 Window Coupe.
Junior Dragster
- 1. Kryrn Lawrence, 2023 Junior Dragster.
- 2. Khairah Lawrence, 2001 Junior Dragster.
Muscle Car
- 1. Eldren Rabago, 1967 Chevy Chevelle SS.
- 2. Angelo Catiggay, 2002 Ford Mustang.
- 3. Derek Koa Catiggay, 2004 Ford Mustang Mach 1.
Race Car
- 1. Manny Lawrence, 1957 Thunderbird.
- 2. Fabian Banasihan, 2020 Dragster.
- 3. Leo Medina, 1992 Dragster.
Street/Sport Class
- 1. Michael Denny, 2020 Chevy Corvette.
- 2. Keanu Dotario, 2001 Honda S2000.
- 3. Brian Seaman, 2004 Nissan 350Z.
VW/Manx
- 1. Bruno Ramos, 1970 VW Bus Modified.
- 2. Bruno Ramos, 1966 VW Ghia.
- 3. Gerald Badanguio, 1962 VW Beetle.
“Congratulations to all who took part in this exciting event,” Swacker said.
- Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands in Kekaha hosted the fourth annual MWR Auto Skills Car Show on May 11. (Photo courtesy of Great Life Hawai‘i)
- Spectators throw shaka and smile for a picture May 11 during the fourth annual MWR Auto Skills Car Show. They were just a few of the hundreds who turned out for the show at Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands in Kekaha. (Photo courtesy of Great Life Hawai‘i)
- Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands in Kekaha hosted the fourth annual MWR Auto Skills Car Show on May 11. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands)
- Soldiers stationed at Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands in Kekaha pose for a photo during the fourth annual MWR Auto Skills Car Show on May 11. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands)
- Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands in Kekaha hosted the fourth annual MWR Auto Skills Car Show on May 11. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands)
- About 600 people turned out at Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands in Kekaha on May 11 for the fourth annual MWR Auto Skills Car Show. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands)
- Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands in Kekaha hosted the fourth annual MWR Auto Skills Car Show on May 11. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands)
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