PRESS RELEASE

Despite record temperatures, over 900 people attended the eighth “Cruisin’ into the Next Chapter” Classic Car and Truck Show on Saturday, August 23 in the town of Yolo. This family fun event was sponsored by the Friends of the Yolo Branch Library and the Yolo County Library.

More than 100 classic cars and trucks lined the streets of Yolo. Michael McGinnis was awarded Best of Show for his 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. Johnny Cano’s 1948 Chevrolet Fleet Master was selected by representatives from local fire departments to receive the “Fire Chiefs’ Hot Pick.” Twelve additional awards were given in the following categories:

• Stock Car 1900-1959: Arthur Castillo Sr., 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
• Stock Car 1960-1999: John Vidales, 1964 Volkswagen Beetle
• Modified Car 1900-1959: Johnny Cano, 1948 Chevrolet Fleet Master
• Modified Car 1960-1999: Frank Morales, 1966 Chevrolet Impala
• Stock Truck 1900-1999: David Arriaga, 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
• Modified Truck 1900-1959: Rudy Rodriguez, 1957 Chevrolet Truck
• Modified Truck 1960-1999: Miguel Vazquez, 1968 Chevrolet C10
• Rat Rod 1900-1999: Tony Troglia, 1928 Ford Coupe
• Best Upholstery: Michael Sandoval, 1956 Ford Country Sedan Wagon
• Best Motor: Larry Main, 1947 Buick Super
• Best Paint Job: Frank Morales, 1966 Chevrolet Impala
• Best Chrome: Cirilo Jimenez, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

The event also included a Youth Lowrider Bike Show and from the four entries, the Yolo Woodland Scout Troop 69 selected Jose Solorzano for the “Scout’s Choice” award. An additional four awards were given in the following three categories:

• Best 16” Lowrider Bike: 1st place: Alex Solorzano, age 11 from Knights Landing
• Best 20” Lowrider Bike: 1st place: Emiliano Solorzano, age 13 from Knights Landing and 2nd place: Dominic Quezada, age 16 from Robbins
• Best 26” Lowrider Bike: 1st place: Jose Solorzano, age 16 from Knights Landing

The Friends of the Yolo Branch Library would like to thank the community for making this event a success. Over 80 volunteers as well as the County of Yolo, Yolo Fire Protection District, Yolo Miguel Vazquez, Yolo Market, Cache Creek High School, VC Upholstery, O’Reilly’s Auto Parts and dozens more generous businesses, worked with the Friends of the Yolo Branch Library and Yolo County Library to make this event special.

Families enjoyed strolling among classic cars and trucks, listening to music by Rockwell Sound & Lighting, exploring antique fire trucks from the Yolo, Woodland, Knights Landing and Dunnigan fire departments, viewing displays of antique tractors and gas engines, and learning about recycling from Yolo County Integrated Waste Management. Children also enjoyed free face painting, receiving free books, participating in activities at the Yolo Branch Library including an opportunity to play with instruments brought by the Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra. Inside the library, visitors also viewed a tribute to former librarian Irma Clarke, assembled by Desirèe Rojas and artwork by Bruce Gossett.

All proceeds from this event went to the Friends of the Yolo Branch Library to fund library programs and services for the communities of Yolo, Zamora, Dunnigan and surrounding areas. 

For more information about the Friends of the Yolo Branch Library please visit www.FriendsofYoloLibrary.org or connect on Facebook @friendsofyololibrary. For more information about Yolo County Library please visit www.YoloCountyLibrary.org or connect on Facebook at @yolocountylibrary.