Another great show at Ripon is in the books. The weather was just about perfect and the attendance record set last year was broken this year by one entry. This is a very well run event that never fails to provide attendees and spectators alike with a unique and rewarding experience and this year's edition was no exception!
There were three SSPs and one Camaro B4C to represent the Special Service Pursuit Package class. The entrants popular vote judging results were:
* 1st Place - 1991 NHP Camaro B4C, Jeff Leathley
* 2nd Place - 1988 CHP Mustang SSP, Mike Catalano
* 3rd Place - 1986 CHP Mustang SSP, Mike Del Puppo
A Chief's Choice Award also went to Keith Suzuki for his 1988 USAF Mustang SSP.
Congrats to all! The vehicles were very well received by the show goers and I can report from the great new contacts I made over the weekend that we can expect to see two or three more CHP restorations appearing in the near future.
As a side note, there were a couple of no shows in the class this year and the organizers have stated that unless there is a bigger future field, our class may get folded back into the larger Restored 1980-1996 Police Vehicle class. I would hate to see that happen so let's really rock the turnout and make next year a record setter for our vehicles, OK guys?!!
I came home to a DOA computer so my photos will be posted as soon as I can muster up some repairs or a new box.
More show photos can be found here:
http://copcardotcom.fotki.com/miscel...ws/ripon-2011/
Enjoy and we'll see you all back at Ripon in 2012!