Rend Lake Car Show

Step back in time...

Elite Event Sponsors

Join us for the 29th Rend Lake Car Show on September 7, 2018. Over 175 vintage and classic vehicles will be on hand for visitors to enjoy. Meet their owners, learn some tricks, and catch the car bug for yourself! This event is fun for all ages with shops to browse and delicious restaurants featuring local favorites!

new for 2018

We broadcast live from the event with the help of media sponsor, WQRL Q106.3. Great oldies music and announcements were made over loudspeakers and also over the radio in every car! You don't want to miss a minute of this great event!

Registration Information

EVENT REGISTRATION

Registration will be available through our registration portal, downloadable form (PDF), or in the chamber office. Previous attendees will receive forms by mail.

accommodations

For those traveling in from out of town:

SureStay by Best Western: (618) 200-4173
Seasons Lodge and Condos: (618) 629-2600
Country Hearth: 618-438-8205

Registration Prizes and Door Prizes

Participants are encourage to pre-register for the Rend Lake Car Show. Deadline for preregistration is TBA. Registration includes a dash plaque, event shirt, goodie bag, and Raffle Ticket for special prizes provided by local businesses and sponsors.

2018 Pre-Registration Prizes

1st place- Duralast 2 ton Engine Hoist w/Craftsman Floor Jack and Jack Stands. - William Lampley

Congratulations to William Lampley
The Benton West City Area Chamber of Commerce hopes that you put your new Engine hoist, floor Jack and stands to good use! We look forward to seeing you at next years Car Show!

2nd Place- 2 Rhino Ramps / 2 Ranger Auto Carts - Denise Minor

3rd Place- Yetti Cooler w/lid & Gift Card.............
Joy Luster

Congratulations to Joy Luster
We hope to see you and your Yetti Cooler at next years Rend Lake Car Show Event

2018 prize winners
DEALERS CHOICE: sponsored by Jack Russell Fish Co.
Chevy - 153   Brice Briley Chevrolet Chevelle
Chrysler - 141 Denise Minor   Ford Mustang conv.
Chrysler - 91 Mark Malcovich   Chrysler Plymouth Cuda
any - 164 Ms Dee   Volkswagen Beetle
DEALERS CHOICE : Sponsored by Weeks Benton
Chevy - 156 Jodie Hall Chevy Corvette
Ford - 38   John Fields Ford Shelby Mustang
Chrysler - 117 George Slankard   1955 Chrysler
Any - 191 John Gray   International KB2
AUTO CREDIT OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
Chevy 104   Sherr Reid Corvette
CITY OF BENTON
Ford - 69   Hal Jerrals 1932 ford
WQRL
Chrysler - 187 K pierce   Dodge Challenger
NEW WAVE
Any - 143 Art Gostowski Polaris Slingshot
MAYORS CHOICE
BENTON (Fred Kondritz) - 70   Hal Jerrells 1937 Chevrolett
WEST CITY (Ron House) - 6 Jeffrey Brown 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula
BEST PAINT - Sponsor Peoples National Bank 184 Larry Brown Chevrolet Camaro
BEST INTERIOR -Sponsor State Bank Of Whittinginton 143   Art Gostowski Polaris Slingshot
BEST CLUB PARTICIPATION; sponsor Benton Super Lube     Sesser Road Rebbles
BEST ENGINE:   Sponsor Changing Seasons Ace Hardware   141   Denise Minor Ford Mustang Convertable
RAT ROD:   142 Kim Wohlfeil 1926 Rat Rod
BEST OF SHOW;    153 BRUCE BRILEY    CHEVROLET CHEVELLE