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The build-off vehicles soon he build-off vehicles soon he build-off vehicles soon
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made their way to the front of the Hawg Pit
as the rest of the show participants began to
fi ll the grounds with rat rods and bikes. There
was even a dedicated spot for shiny hot rods
across the street.
There were enough vendors there to ensure
There were enough vendors there to ensure
that there was something for everybody, and
once again there was plenty of beer and BBQ
once again there was plenty of beer and BBQ
to satisfy even the largest of appetites. Raw
Bike’s Tracy Ripley put together a fantastic
pin-up contest where thirteen gorgeous ladies
pin-up contest where thirteen gorgeous ladies
competed for Miss Build-Off Bombshell. (see
next pages) Edwardsville Illinois’ Ashley Dawn
next pages) Edwardsville Illinois’ Ashley Dawn
took top honors. And for those who wanted
to get their dance on, there was live music all
day long. There were no awards given out at
this show, but that doesn’t have to be what
car shows are all about. It was about just being
car shows are all about. It was about just being
there with cool cars and bikes, making new
friends and reconnecting with old ones.

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