Aaron Johnson earned Best of Show honors at Sycamore Township's 16th annual car show, where his Subaru WRX STI topped a field spread across 11 award categories.
The show took place Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Robert L. Schuler Sports Complex, 11532 Deerfield Road. Sycamore Township Trustees Tracy Schwegmann and Tom Weidman presented the top awards, including the Trustees' Choice trophy to Steve Locher for his 1969 Jaguar F Type 4.2.
The event had been rescheduled from Aug. 1 because of forecasted inclement weather. Registration ran from 9 a.m. to noon at $15 per entry, with the show open free to spectators from noon to 3 p.m. and the award presentation at 3:30 p.m. On Air Entertainment provided music, while food trucks Cheesy Street Stacks & Melts and Granny's Goodies on the Go served the crowd.
Here are the winners in all 11 categories, according to Sycamore Township's announcement:
- Best of Show: Aaron Johnson, Subaru WRX STI
- Trustees' Choice: Steve Locher, 1969 Jaguar F Type 4.2
- Best Ford: Dave Morrison, Ford Mustang
- Best GM: Mike White, Chevrolet Corvette
- Best Mopar: Mark Ernst, Plymouth Coupe
- Best Jeep: Bob Cox, Jeep CJ7
- Best Truck: Marving Gnoreth, Chevrolet Pickup
- Best Import: Stolly's Sneaker Spa, Honda
- Best Street Rod: Pam Swift, Ford Custom
- Best Engine: Jay Johnson, Chevrolet Sedan
- Best Paint: Mark Morgan, Ford Mustang
KOI Auto Parts and DTI Professional Auto Detailing provided door prizes for the event. Jason Petty, Sycamore Township's parks and public spaces supervisor, organized the show.
Residents interested in future Sycamore Township events can reach Petty at 513-792-7269 or [email protected].
