If you’ve been to any other car or motorcycle show, you’ll find ours a bit different. We pride ourselves on integrating the students of Boys Republic into the proceedings as much as we can. One such example are the unique show trophies we hand out each year. The trophies are hand made by the students of Boys Republic, from donated parts.
Do you want to sponsor a trophy? Do you have a part or something you think might look good on a trophy? We’d love to hear from you. Contact us to find out how you might get involved.
Judging Criteria
Over 50 custom awards, made by the students of Boys Republic from donated car and motorcycle parts, are awarded for a large variety of vehicles. Great care and time are taken by our volunteer judging group to match the awards to all makes, models, and types of vehicles that participate in our event each year. Please note the general terms of how these winners are determined based on the criteria listed below:
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- We are looking for “Cool Cars” in the way we think of Steve McQueen as the King of Cool.
- No concerns about dirt, dust or grease, a departure from traditional Concours where every nut and bolt are checked for cleanliness and authenticity.
- Presentation of the vehicle is important but so is the history, provenance and usage of the entrant’s vehicle within the class assigned (i.e., late model, early model, hot rod, race car etc.).
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- Interior- should be clean and well preserved
- Exterior- overall presentation
- Engine and Mechanical Components- proper maintenance
- Cool Points” = historical Significance or rarity of the vehicle
The Friends of Steve McQueen Car and Motorcycle Show Committee along with the staff and students of Boys Republic and Girls Republic thank you for your participation in our annual event by bringing out your own pride and joy to join the field of vehicles on our campus.
| Leader Awards | Awardee | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew McGowan Special Award | Mike Spazafumo | 1914 | Model T | Speedster |
| The Getaway Trophy (Best Stock Truck) | Tom Armstrong | 1959 | Chevy | Truck |
| Le Mans Award | Thomas Malloy | 1967 | Ford | GT40 |
| Thomas Crown Affair Award | Stephanie Frescas | 1963 | Ford | Fairlane Squire |
| Boys of Boys Republic Award | Chester Ramirez | 2018 | Dodge | Challenger |
| King of Cool-Chad McQueen Award | John Behnke | 1955 | Porsche | 550 Spyder |
| Chris Burns Award | Jerry Badeau | 1966 | Ford | Cobra |
| Michael Dolphin Award-Judges Choice | Paul Friedman | 1967 | Ford | T-Bird |
| Ron Harris Chairman Award | Cal Fire | Helicopter | Fire Hawk | |
| Meyres Manx Award | Mark Johnson | 2017 | Meyers Manx | 2+2 |
| The Great Escape | Pete Hughes | 1958 | Husqvarna | Twin Port |
| On Any Sunday | Pete Hughes | 1968 | Husqvarna | Commando Military |
| Sponsor Awards | ||||
| McKenna Porsche | John Laur | 1956 | 356 | Cab |
| Best Paint-Griot's Garage | Steve Swanson | 1969 | Chevy | Camaro |
| Mustangs | ||||
| 1965-1973 Mustang First Generation | William Wolsieffer | 1965 | Ford | Mustang |
| 1979-1993 Mustang Third Generation | Adrian Franco | 1986 | Mustang | GT Convertible |
| 1994-2004 Mustang Fourth Generation | Damon Tolentino | 2001 | Mustang | Cobra |
| 2005-2014 Mustng Fifth Generation | Mario Lopez | 2006 | Mustang | GT |
| 2015-2025 Mustang Sixth Generation | Patrick Ramirez | 2020 | Mustang | GT |
| Best In Show-Shelby Mustang | Chris Jenkins | 2020 | Shelby | GT350 |
| Best In Show-Specialty Mustang | Rich Strayer | 2016 | Shelby | GT-H |
| Best in Show-Signature Mustang | Lourdes Cruz | 2021 | Mustang | Mach 1 |
| Bullitt Replica | John Jeffers | 1967 | Mustang | GT |
| 2001 Bullitt True Blue | Kevin Williams | 2001 | Mustang | GT Bullitt |
| 2008-2009 Bullitt Highland Green | Mike Kennady | 2008 | Mustang | Bullitt |
| 2019-2020 Bullitt Highland Green | Judy Williams | 2019 | Mustang | GT Bullitt |
| Michael O'Donnell Spirit Award | Michael Irme | 2019 | Bullitt | Mustang |
| Anthony Bologna Award | Kevin Largent | 2008 | Bullitt | Mustang |
| American Awards | ||||
| Custom Van Interior | Gregory Larson | 1973 | Chevrolet | G10 Van |
| Vintage Van | Cisco Farias | 1975 | Chevrolet | G10 Van |
| Custom Van | Susan Overman | 1975 | Chevrolet | G10 Van |
| Chevrolet Award | Desi Petterson | 1969 | Chevrolet | Camaro |
| Custom Truck Award | Tim & Aurelia Gilmore | 1953 | Chevrolet | Pick-Up |
| Classic Custom Award | Ruben Ruiz | 1957 | Chevrolet | Bel Air |
| Early Corvette Award | Harry Reiger | 1963 | Chevrolet | Corvette |
| Late Model Corvette | Scott Erickson | 2021 | Chevrolet | Corvette |
| Tri Five Award | Steve Jervis | 1956 | Chevrolet | Nomad |
| Classic Award | Scott Long | 1970 | Chevrolet | Chevelle SS |
| American Classics | Bernard Alvano | 1965 | Ford | Mustang |
| American Classics | Ron & Kathy Wooten | 1940 | Ford | Deluxe Coupe |
| American Classics | Julian Alberto | 1952 | Oldsmobile | Rocket 88 |
| LowRider Award | John Vasquez | 1948 | Chevrolet | Fleetline |
| Ford Award | Chuck Short | 1955 | Ford | Sunliner |
| Special Award | Harold Rodgers | 1954 | Kaiser | Darrin |
| Special Award | Tyrone Smith | 1947 | Cadillac | 62 Series |
| JDM Award | Jamie Harwood | 1969 | Datsun | 510 |
| Auto/Trucks Awards | ||||
| Alternative Energy Award | Danny Ponce | 1912 | Red Wing | 5 HP Hit & Miss Engine |
| Antique Ford Award | Mark Gollhardt | 1929 | Ford | Model A Pick Up |
| Antique Car Award | Mike Spazafumo | 1914 | Ford | Model T Speedser |
| Best Hauler Truck | Jim Dickerson | 1939 | Ford | COE |
| Best Race Car | Norman Bader | 1984 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo Tribute |
| Recreational Vehicle-Trailer Award | Jodi James | 1950 | Traveleer | Land Coach |
| Recreational Vehicle-Trailer Award | Tom & Holly Black | 1950 | Traveleer | Land Coach |
| European Cars | ||||
| Volkswagen Award | Ron Adler | 1965 | Volkswagen | Bus |
| Italian Street Car Award | Carles Stuewe | 1985 | Ferrari | 308-GTS |
| BMW/Audi Award | Ben Miller | 1973 | BMW | Bavaria |
| English Street Car | George McHarris | 1956 | Austin Healey | 100 BN2 |
| Special Award | 1959 | MarCel Roadster | ||
| Porsche Awards | ||||
| Porsche 356 Award | Greg & Bea Pappas | 1956 | Porsche | 356 A |
| Porsche Best History Award | Lou Mele | 1963 | Porsche | 356 B |
| Porsche Early 911 1966-1973 | Nick Travassaros | 1968 | Porsche | 911 L Targa |
| Porsche 911 1974-1998 | Carlo Minassian | 1989 | Porsche | 930 |
| Porsche 991-992 | George Henriquez | 2020 | Porsche | 911 Carrera S |
| Porsche 996-997 | Wayne Okomoto | 2002 | Porsche | Turbo 996 |
| Porsche 911 Special Award | Paul Friedman | 1979 | Porsche | Carrera |
| Porsche GT Series | Ronald Hudson | 2008 | Porsche | 911 GT2 |
| Porsche Tribute Award | Loren Pochirowski | 1971 | Porsche | 911 Carrera |
| Motorcycle Awards | ||||
| Chad McQueen-King of Cool | Eugene & Mary Garcin | 1947 | Indian | Chief |
| Bonneville Best Street Bike | Marcus Johnson | 2023 | Ducati | Panigale V4 |
| El Escorial Best Enduro-Dual Sport | Kenny Easton | 1971 | Husqvarna | 250 8 Speed |
| Elsinore Grand Prix-Best American | Ron Bartel | 2023 | Harley Davidson | The Wall |
| Harvey Mushman-Best Husqvarna | Dave Davidson | 1979 | Husqvarna | 430 Baja Winner |
| Widowmaker-Best Custom Bike | John LeFevre | 1977 | Husqvarna | 780 Twin Cylinder |
| Boys of Boys Republic Award | Barry Weiss | 1969 | Norton | Commando |
| Mint 400- Best Japanese | 1970 | Kawasaki | H1 500 Triple | |
| Sacramento Mile Best Track | Fillipi | 1985 | Yamaha | RZ350 |
| Bruce Brown Award | Van Tech Racing | Custom Road Racer | ||
| The Magician-Best Trials | Steve Demont | 1977 | Husqvarna | CR390 |