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As a car show, it was hugely
successful, drawing almost 1200 cars
over three days. There were plenty
of rat rods, but there was a little
bit of everything there – kustoms,
musclecars, survivors - enough
variety for any gearhead to get his or
her automotive fi x.
But everybody expects cars to be
at a car show. What makes the Ruckus
unique is the large variety of activities
available to both the show participants
and the viewing public. How about a
pinup contest? Yeah, we know other
shows have those, too. But do they
have them in conjunction with a greaser
contest for the guys? This year, the
Ruckus had adult and junior divisions for
each. Since they had so many entries,
they had to split both junior divisions into
teen divisions, as well. There was even a
family from West Virginia that entered
three generations into the pinup contest
– mother, daughter, and granddaughter.
Were you feeling a little scruffy or
maybe not so pretty that weekend?
No worries, because there was an
assortment of professionals there to
give haircuts, shaves, and makeup to
anybody who wanted them. What
better way to get ready for the pinup/
greaser contests?
As for entertainment, you had many
choices. There were four bands playing
music all weekend. If you knew how to
dance, great. If not – there were swing
dance lessons available for those not
gifted with that ability. For those that
wanted something more exiting, The
American Motordrome Company made
its fi rst appearance at the Ruckus.
If you ever have the need to watch
people ride vintage Harleys and Indians
as well as go-karts around the inside
of what amounts to a huge wooden
barrel, you gotta see this.
The fairgrounds are home to a large

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