Saturday, July 13^th was a sweltering, overcast day. The heat index had risen to 96 degrees by 3 p.m. However, the heat did not prevent the 9^th annual Redfield Auto Value Car Show from taking place.

Mario Hansen said “For the heat and stuff, we had a tremendous number of different vehicles.” He was still pleased with the turnout.

Hansen and Dwight Guthmiller of Aberdeen started the car show back in 2015. Last year, Guthmiller stepped down as co-coordinator, and Criss Rohrbach took his place. While Hansen stated that he intends to keep doing it as long as he is able to, Rohrbach said that his goal for next year was “To do absolutely everything, so Mario just had to show up.”

A variety of vehicles lined up along the northern part of the recreation area. Cars, pick-ups, tractors, and trucks were shown. Auto enthusiasts wandered around to look at all of the entrants. Hansen remarked on the variety. “That’s what brings people. One guy said ‘There’s car shows, then there’s the Redfield car show.’ We always have the most unique cars.

Many of those who entered had a nostalgic connection to their vehicle. Perhaps they had grown up with it as the family vehicle, or it was their first kind of car, or it was one that they’d always dreamed of owning.

Despite being hot, entrants and spectators showed enjoyment during the event. Free water and ice cream were available. People of all ages came to the event.

Vehicles could be enter into many competition categories. Each category had 3 winners. Some people won in multiple categories. The voting for the winners was done by participants.

While most participants couldn’t choose one for a favorite, Rohrbach liked Marion Moeller’s red ’21 Corvette. This car was an award-winning one. Many people admired it.

Matt Halbkat said “I’m pretty tickled about winning the Mayor’s Choice.” This award was simply given to the one that Mayor Frank Schwartz liked the best. Halbkat had a brightly painted ’70 pickup.

Hansen, Guthmiller, and Rohrbach all declared the event a success. Guthmiller gave special thanks to KQKD radio for being on hand to dj and to broadcast. He also thanked the Redfield street department for preparing the grounds for the event.

Mayor Frank Schwartz awards the Mayor’s Trophy to Matt Halbkat

Kyleigh O’Daniel receives the 3rd place Rat Rod/Project award from Criss Rohrbach

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Results of the 9^th annual Redfield Auto Value Car Show:

Vintage (pre-1950)

1^st: Gerald Nuhsbaumer, Redfield, 1937 Ford Coupe

2^nd: Sherry Baloun, Redfield, 1946 Chevy Fleetline

3^rd: Darwin Fliehe, Redfield, 1949 Chevy pick-up

Pick-up

1^st: Matt Halbkat, Webster, 1970 Dodge D100

2^nd: Randy Scherbenske, Aberdeen, 1971 International Harvester Fury

3^rd: Corey Kiefer, Aberdeen, 1949 Studebaker

Street Rod

1^st: Mike Wiltfang, Aberdeen, 1934 Plymouth Coupe

2^nd: Jeff O’Daniel, Redfield, 1929 Ford Model A

3^rd: Jan Hammrick, Faulkton, 1937 Chevy Coupe

Muscle Car:

1^st: Dale Lewis, Frankfort, 1969 Pontiac GTO

2^nd: Randy Scherbenske, Aberdeen, 1970 Dodge Dart

3^rd: Dennis Bremmon, 1969 Dodge Dart

Convertible

1^st: Stacey Marlow, Redfield, 1965 Ford Mustang

2^nd: Linda and Joe Torrence, Northville, 1965 Chevy Chevelle

3^rd: Dick and Wendy Neitzel, Aberdeen, 2000 Pontiac Firebird

Open Class

1^st: Julie Wagner, Miller, 1959 American Motors Rumble

2^nd: Tracy Schroeder, Redfield, 1950 Mack Firetruck

3rd: Cade Scherbenske, Aberdeen, 1976 Ford Cab-over-engine truck

Classic Car (1950-79)

1^st: Ken Reinbold, Aberdeen, 1964 Buick Riviera

2^nd: Mark Strohfus, Watertown, 1966 Ford Mustang

3^rd: Randy Scherbenske, Aberdeen, 1961 Chevy Bubbletop

Bike/Trike

1^st: Mike Minnick, Redfield, 2006 Harley Davison Roadking

2^nd: Eddie Appel, Redfield, 1942 Harley Davison 45

3^rd: Bill Baus, Redfield, 1980 BMW R8017

Tractor

1^st: Jim Burdick, Redfield, 1938 Minneapolis Moline UDLX

2^nd: Sal Hofer, Doland, John Deere 2520

3^rd: Rich Gruenwald, Redfield, 1949 International Harvester “H”

Rat Rod/Project

1^st: Sam Sundall, Presho, 1929 Dodge

2^nd: Erwin Kormendy, Gettysburg, 1957 Jeep

3^rd: Kyleigh O’Daniel, Redfield, 1950 Chevy pick-up

Modern (1980 and up)

1^st: Marion Moeller, Redfield, 2021 Chevy Corvette Stingray

2^nd: Justin Washer, Miller, 2008 Chevy Corvette C-6

3^rd: Dixon Batteen, Mellette, 2010 Chevy Camaro

Tri 5s (’55, ’56, ’57)

1^st: Wendy and Dick Neitzel, Aberdeen, 1955 Chevy 210

2^nd: Roger Hansen, Ashton, 1957 Ford Fairlane

3^rd: Alden Brown, Faulkton, 1957 Chevy 210

Mayor’s Trophy:

Matt Halbkat, Webster, 1970 Dodge D100

The Neitzels won the drawing for special decals.