Westfield Lions 11th car show raises $3,000 on July 4

While the threat of rain kept the number of car show entrants lower than last year, more car enthusiasts came to see the show than ever before. The Lions also raised over $3,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. (Reporter photo by Stu Clampitt)

The Westfield Lions Club Car Show at Westfield Rocks the 4th, presented by Indy Bra, was an absolute success. Over 68 entries of some of the most amazing cars, trucks and motorcycles in central Indiana competed for 12 classes of awards.

“While I would have liked a few more cars, I can’t tell you how happy I am with the quality of our entries. We had a ’67 Porsche 911S Lightweight – the only one in the US – we had a 1932 Auburn 8-100, these are extremely rare cars. Honestly, we had a world class show this year,” said Westfield Lions Club Chairman Larry Clarino. “I am so proud to be part of an organization like the Lions. This was such a great event.”

Over $3,000 will be presented to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation from the Westfield Lions Club, from the 100 percent charity event.

Support from several sponsors helped with this year’s show. In addition to Indy Bra, MetroNet, Dreyer & Reinbold Allstate Insurance, Tom Roush Auto Group, and Indianapolis Business Solutions supported the festivities.

New this year was a large display from SCCA Pro Racing, with several F4 race cars, with drivers, including Indy 500 veterans, Scott Goodyear and Jay Howard. Howard is also the founder of Jay Howard Race Driver Development, located in Westfield. Mike Adams from New Castle Motorsports Park, a world class Karting track just off Interstate 70, provided a display of racing go-karts.

This year the Westfield Lions Club car show was a qualifier for the September Festival of Machines at Connor Prairie. Three cars were selected for that major show in Fishers. Mark Dale’s 1935 Auburn Boat Tail Replica, Don Andersen’s 1931 Chevy AE Independence, and Paul Davis’ 1955 Chevy Sedan Delivery, were picked by the team from Connor Prairie.

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Jeff Salsbery took a moment to stand beside his 1965 Mack B-53 Truck for The Reporter’s camera. Salsbery, 60, Sheridan, walked away with the Specialty Vehicles and Best in Show awards at Thursday’s event.