The Shadow
COVINGTON — The annual Burnouts for a Cause Car Show was held Saturday, June 20, at the Covington Moose Lodge, raising approximately $18,000 to benefit the Alleghany, Greenbrier and Rockbridge area humane societies.
A total of 315 vehicles were officially registered, while organizers estimated 406 show vehicles attended throughout the day.
In the Top 5 Modern (1999 and newer) division, Tracey Leftwick claimed first place with a 2023 Dodge Challenger, followed by Charlie Thomas’ 2000 Chevrolet S-10, Ricky Burks’ 2009 Dodge Challenger, Phillips Brooks’ 2024 Chevrolet Corvette and John Norter’s 1999 Plymouth.
Bob Benson earned first place in the Top 5 Classic (1998 and older) division with his 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Rally Sport. Eugene Windsor finished second with a 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS, Danny Hiner was third with a 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Jay Knighton placed fourth with a 1966 Ford Bronco and Tanner Hoke rounded out the top five with a 1969 Chevrolet El Camino.
Melvin Snead won Best Custom Hot Rod with a 1933 Plymouth, while Rob Vincent’s 1969 Chevrolet Camaro was named Best of Show.
Amanda Turpin’s 1956 Semi Wrecker won the Rat Rod division, with Duke Breden finishing second in a 1930 Ford.
Other specialty award winners included Dave Pack (Best Chevy, 1968 Camaro), Heath Pence (Best Ford, 1969 Mustang), J.J. Evans (Best Mopar, 1970 Dodge Charger), J.B. (Best Mini Truck, 2025 S-10), John Owens (Best Survivor, 1977 Ford Thunderbird), Michael and Kadie (Best Motorcycle, 2002 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy), Matt McElwee (Best Tractor, 1952 Ford Tractor), Jerry Bennett (Best Jeep, 1948 Willys Pickup) and Greg Mason (Best Import, 2017 Subaru).
Outstanding awards went to Kathy Cobart (Corvette), Joe Hubble (2025 Mustang) and Heath Pence (1968 Plymouth Barracuda).
Michael Andrews won the Motorcycle Burnout competition.
Daniel Coffman of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, had a standout day, winning the Daily Driver Burnout, Race Class Burnout and Overall Crowd Favorite awards with his 1953 International Rat Rod. Austin Piper of Pennsylvania finished second in the Race Class with a 1947 Ford Pickup, while Michael Simmons won the Diesel Burnout competition in the Snap-on truck division.
The event also featured several prize giveaways. The main 50/50 drawing totaled $4,050, with the winner receiving $2,025. Timmy Reynolds won a 1923 Ford T-Bucket, Dan Coffman won a 20-foot steel car trailer and Marissa Selleck Jackson won a car lift.
Saturday night’s separate 50/50 drawing totaled $516, with Lee Roe taking home the $258 winning share. Adam Harris won the .22 caliber rifle giveaway.
