By Marilyn Miller

“Legends on Wheels: Chrome & Classic,” the 17^th annual Car & Bike Show sponsored by the Vintage Car Club of Minden and the Minden Main Street Program unofficially dedicated the one-day-old parking lot in Historic Downtown Minden Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

Opening ceremonies began at 10 a.m., led by Minden Mayor Nick Cox. Col. Carl Thompson led the Pledge of Allegiance, with Pastor Ronnie Morris saying the prayer. The Star-Spangled Banner was sung by Nathan Richardson.

A crowd of over 200 people mingled among the 85-plus cars and motorcycles on a perfectly beautiful day. Actually, the festivities spread throughout downtown, from the courthouse parking lot to the front of the Minden Civic Center toward the corner of Hwy. 79-80 and East Union. If you liked vintage trucks, “the Flag” parking lot had a place to feast your eyes!

In addition to the featured wheels, the show featured DJ Milford Parker, along with live entertainment, food trucks, a lemonade stand, a taco stand, the bouncy house, and face painting by E.J. Colvin. The family-oriented car show once again featured two competitions, hula-hooping and dance-offs. Adult winners in both categories received $50, with children winning $25.

Although attendance and registration were both free, proceeds made by the Vintage Car Club will be distributed to the American Cancer Society, St. Jude’s, UCAP, and the NWLA Sickle Cell Association.

At exactly 11 a.m., registration for the show cut off, and members of the “Men of Courage” Christian group spread out to begin judging, which ended at 2 p.m. Results of the judging, including “Best in Show” and “Peoples’ Choice,” were as follows:

Antique class A1 1900-1925, 1^st Russell Adams, 1923 T-bucket; Antique class A2, 1926-1959, 1^st Steve Antique class A1 1900-1925, 1^st Russell Adams, 1923 T-bucket; Antique class A2, 1926-1959, 1^st Steve Fowler, 2^nd Schelley Francis, 3^rd John Frazier; Antique Class A-5, 1926-1959, 1^st Chris Wilkerson, 2^nd Russell Booth, 3^rd Robert Gothright; Sport & Muscle Class, SMCI, 1960-1975, 1^ST Putt Putman, 2^nd Brian  Haughton, 3^rd Linda Rhodes; Sport & Muscle, 1976-1985, 1^st Chris Thornton, 2^nd Malik Jackkson, 3^rd Brandon Murrell; Sport & Muscle 1986-2000, 1^st AD Robinson, 2^nd, Christie Ruple, 3^rd Larry W. Anderson; Sport & W2^nd Jared Harper, 3^rd Robert Riley; Corvette class, 1953-1962, Robert Blake; Corvette class 1965-1967, 1^st Charlie Hile, 2^nd Robert Gaithright; 1968-1982, 1^st Edrene Frazier, 2^nd Patrece Harper, 3^rd Les Sadler; Corvette 1984-1996, 1^st Roy Scroggins; Corvette class 1997-2004, 1^st Brayden Hendrick, 2^nd Kathy Staton; Corvette class 2005-2013, 1^st John Roden, 2^nd L.T. Gipson, 3^rd Byron Holderman.

Also, Corvette class 2014-2019, 1^st Calvin Williams, 2^nd Theodore Washington, 3^rd Howard Warren; Corvette class 2020-present, 1^st Dean Smith, 2^nd James Woolford, 3^rd L. J. Langlois; Mustang class 1964-1967, 1^st Fred Brown, 2^nd Lane Butler, 3^rd Ed Corderra; Mustang class 1968-70, 1^st Mark Naron; Mustang class 1984-1993, 1^st Rusty Rhame; Mustand class 1994-1998, 1^st Ron Bridges; Mustang class 2015-present, 1^st Jaso Turner; Mopar class 1962-1978, 1^st Calvin Brown, 2^nd Charles Hile, 3^rd Libby Ashlock; Import class IM Misc Cars all years, 1^st Tripp Carter, 2^nd Ken Booth, 3^rd Dale Smith; Domestic class original and slightly modified, 1^st Derrick Hill, 2^nd Kay Jones, 3^rd Charles Williams; Street rod class 1900-1959, 1^st Ronnie & Vickie Semmes, 2^nd Charles Hile, 3^rd W. C. Hirth; Truck class original, any year, 1^st Dustin Andrews, 2^nd Nick Matter, 3^rd Gary McDowell; Truck class customized, 1^st Amber Martin, 2^nd Kenneth McGrady, 3^rd Sandra Naron; Jeep Class any year, 1^st Ronnie & Vickie Semmes, 2^nd Roderick Harris, 3^rd Qynashia Gipson; Rat rod class any year, 1^st Logan Annina, 2^nd David Landry, 3^rd Morgan Prothro; Harley-Davidson Class, 1^st Lewis Meek, 2^nd Russell Adams, 3^rd Jay Franks; Crotch Rocket class, 1^st Matthew Butler; Shadow Class, 1^st Richard McKenzie; Class motorcycle trike, 1^st Robert Vance, 2^nd Jay Franks, 3^rd Paul Rollinson; offroad vehicle class, 1^st Brad Sullivan.

Best of Show, Putt Putman with a 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS convertible.

People’s Choice, Theodore Washington, 2016 Chevy Corvette Z06 Convertible.