The Classic Cover 2009 NZHRA National Hot Rod Show hosted by the Wellington Chevrolet Club was held over Easter Weekend.

The TSB Arena became the home to 66 cars for the weekend where they sat polished and gleaming awaiting the 8500 visitors who came through the doors over the three days.

The host club Wellington Chevrolet Club, had a well organised committee and all credit should go to these guys and gals who made the weekend possible and an awesome experience for all those who attended as entrants, trade stand stall holders or viewing public.

Sunday night saw the prize giving take place at the Loaded Hog on the Wellington waterfront. With 36 prizes up for grabs, it was a tough job for the NZHRA Executive who judged the vehicles. Daryl Gates, NZHRA President together with Robert Fern, Wellington Chevrolet Club President presented each award. Daryl Gates commented that "All entrants, prize winners or not, were all winners in his eyes as they had made the event such a huge success".

The big prize for the night was the Sweepstakes Award, which went to John Allen of Riverside Rodders in Hamilton. John's 1932 Ford 5 Window Coupe claimed 7 placings in the awards, including Stealth I.C.E which was judged by the guys from Kicker. John's long hard 20 years of building the 1932 Ford Coupe was rewarded by his Sweepstakes win, John has always wanted to build a show winning vehicle, and he has achieved this to a very high standard with his 1932 Ford 5 Window Coupe. Congratulations John, you have built an amazing car.

John Allen's 1932 Ford 5 Window Coupe

Prize Giving Results:

Sweepstakes Winner - Sponsored by Century Yuasa
	John Allen, Riverside Rodders	1932 Ford 5W Coupe
Best Modified Stock Roadster - Sponsored by Pitstop
	Paula Leckie , Riverside Rodders	1927 Ford Roadster
Best Modified Stock Coupe - Sponsored by Road & Track
	Bryan Kilsby , Tararua Rodders	1937 Ford Coupe
	Carl Tredrea, Gold Coast R&CC	1939 Chev Coupe
Best Modified Stock Sedan - Sponsored by JB Hughes Construction
	Mark Coffey, Cam County	1934 Chev Sedan
	Alan Snow, Western Bays St Rods	1937 Ford Sedan
Best Custom Hot Rod Roadster - Sponsored by Americar R&CC
	Ian Jones, Nelson City	1932 Ford Roadster
	Greg Hurndell, Wanganui Road Rodders	1932 Road Roadster
	Grant Blackwood, Hicktown Hustlers	1932 Ford Roadster
Best Custom Hot Rod Coupe - Sponsored by Mothers Car Care
	John Allen, Riverside Rodders	1932 Ford 5W Coupe
	Daryl Gates, Riverside Rodders	1928 Model A
	Francis Boyd, Tararua Rodders	1936 Ford Coupe
Best Custom Hot Rod Sedan - Sponsored by Trophy House
	Mike Rockliffe, Early Iron Street Rods	1932 Ford Tudor
Best Custom Hot Rod Pickup - Sponsored by Cheers Auto's
	Peter Richards, Taupo R&CC	1948 Ford Bonus Pickup
	Errol Uttinger, Matamata R&CC	1948 Chev Pickup
	Bob Vincent, Hustlers R&CC	1948 Ford Bonus
Best Bucket - Sponsored by Hot Rod Lane
	Wayne Thompson, Shoebox Club	1923 Ford T Bucket
	Neil Levick, Hutt Valley R&KC	1923 Ford T Bucket
	Nick Bush, Moonshine R&CC	1923 Ford T Bucket
Best Pre 49 Commercial - Sponsored by Classic Car Services
	Lynnda Bouzaid, Capital Rodders	1934 Chev Delivery
Best Stock Street Machine - Sponsored by Kruzin Kustoms
	John Hughes, Hustlers R&CC	1969 Ford Mustang
	Terry Allen, Cam County Inc	1970 Plymouth Cuda
	Mark Coffey, Cam County Inc	1963 Ford Galaxy
Best Classic Sedan - Sponsored by Classic Car Services
	Rodger Putt, Ramrodders	1956 Buick Super
Best Classic Coupe - Sponsored by Ramset NZ Ltd
	John Hughes, Hustlers R&CC	1969 Ford Mustang
	Terry Allen, Cam County Inc	1970 Plymouth Cuda
	Simon Kane, Hicktown Hustlers	1971 Plymouth Duster
Best Classic Convertible - Sponsored by Kiwi Shipping - Mainfreight Intl
	Mark Coffey, Cam County Inc	1963 Ford Galaxy
	Robert Ferns, Wellington Chev Club	1957 Chev Belair
	Mark Coffey, Cam County Inc	1958 Ford Retract
Best Street Machine Sedan - Sponsored by Placemakers Kaiwharawhara
	Jimmy Keeys, Shoebox Club	1951 Mercury Sport Sedan
	Bruce Davis, Wellington Chev Club	1956 Chev Belair
	Sean Williams, Southside Streeters	1956 Chev Belair
Best Street Machine Coupe - Sponsored by New Zealand Petrolhead
	Sam Early, Garden City Rodders	1970 Chev Camaro
	David Murtagh, Western Bays Street Rods	2008 Ford Mustang
	Tyrone Mauch, Americar R&CC	1968 Cadillac Coupe De Ville
Best Street Machine Convertible - Sponsored by Pitstop
	Tony Anderson, Hicktown Hustlers	2008 Cobra AC
Best Custom - Sponsored by Street Low Kustoms
	Colin Wansbrough, Western Bays Street Rods	1956 Chev Belair
	Dion Marson, Cam County	1963 Plymouth Belvedere
	Alistair Davidson, Manukau R&CC	1962 Ford Thunderbird
Best Post 48 Commerical - Sponsored by Hotel Ibis Wellington
	Cliff Blackwood, Western Bays Street Rods	1957 Ford Country Sedan
	Paul Boden, Wellington Chev Club	1955 Chev 210 Wagon
	Rick Elmsly, Ramrodders	1970 Chev El Camino
Best Competition - Sponsored by Masterton Auto Body
	Bill Ward, Rod Benders	1927 Ford Roadster
	Steve Anderson, NZDRA	Front Engine Dragster
Best Unfinished Pre 49 - Sponsored by Earl's Body Shop
	Errol Uttinger, Matamata R&CC	1947 Ford Coupe
	Rob Lowe, Hutt Valley R&CC	1932 Ford Tudor
	Matthew Crump, Capital Rodders	1932 Ford Roadster
Best Unfinished Post 48 - Sponsored by Earl's Body Shop
	Blair Ramsey, Wellington Chev Club	1957 Chev Belair
Best Engine - Sponsored by Kerry Lindsay Engine Reconditioners
	Bryan Kilsby, Tararua Rodders	1937 Ford Coupe
	John Allen, Riverside Rodders	1932 Ford 5W Coupe
	Mike Rockliffe, Early Iron Street Rods	1932 Ford Tudor
Best Engineered - Sponsored by Ed Junior Kustom Rides & Classics
	John Allen, Riverside Rodders	1932 Ford 5W Coupe
	Greg Hurndell, Wanganui Road Rodders	1932 Ford Roadster
	Mark Coffey, Cam County	1934 Chev Sedan
Best Interior - Sponsored by Allcar & Marine Upholstery
	John Allen, Riverside Rodders	1932 Ford 5W Coupe
	Peter Richards, Taupo R&CC	1948 Ford Bonus Pickup
	Sam Early, Garden City Rodders	1970 Chev Camaro
Best Custom Paint - Sponsored by Diesel & Turbo Wellington
	Lynnda Bouzaid, Capital Rodders	1934 Chev Delivery
	Mike Rockliffe, Early Iron Street Rods	1932 Ford Tudor
	Errol Uttinger, Matamata R&CC	1948 Chev Pickup
Best Flake Paint - Sponsored by New World Metro Willis Street
	Alistair Davidson, Manukau R&CC	1962 Ford Tunderbird
Best Paint - Sponsored by Auto Image
	Bryan Kilsby, Tararua Rodders	1937 Ford Coupe
	John Allen, Riverside Rodders	1932 Ford 5W Coupe
	Peter Richards, Taupo R&CC	1948 Ford Bonus Pickup
Best Traditional Vehicle - Sponsored by NZ Hot Rod Association Inc
	Jimmy Keeys, Shoebox Club	1934 Ford 5W Coupe
Most Promising Show Rodders - Sponsored by NZ Hot Rod Association Inc
	Nick Bush, Moonshine R&CC	1923 Ford T Bucket
Best Represented Club - Sponsored by Wellington Chev Club Inc
	Hutt Valley Rod & Kustom Club
Stealth I.C.E (In Car Entertainment) - Sponsored by Kicker
	John Allen, Riverside Rodders	1932 Ford 5W Coupe
Custom I.C.E (In Car Entertainment) - Sponsored by Kicker
	Peter Richards, Taupo R&CC	1948 Ford Bonus Pickup
Rodders Choice - Sponsored by Firestone Thorndon Quay
	John Allen, Riverside Rodders	1932 Ford 5W Coupe
Peoples Choice - Sponsored by Supreme Automotive Refinishes
	Peter Richards, Taupo R&CC	1948 Ford Bonus Pickup
Best Display
	Kendal Smith, Gear Jammers Inc	1932 Ford Roadster

Photos

Check out the photos below of the vehicles from the Show!

Haven't seen enough?? Check out www.snapstar.co.nz - they were around for the weekend snapping away. Register on their site, and check out the National Show coverage. You will find the photos under "Festivals". Make sure you check out the two categories listed, Show and Prize Giving.

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