This past Saturday, many avid motor fans visited downtown Reed City for the sixth annual Veterans Memorial Park Car Show. 

More than 60 cars were displayed, and hundreds of people strolled down Upton Avenue. While some stunning cars were showcased, the event served a larger purpose.

Event organizer Russ Nehmer said the goal was to raise $10,000 for the Veterans Memorial Park project. Thanks to vendors, raffles, donations, and more than 120 area sponsors, the event raised over $15,000.

“Without people in our community who see and support my vision for a Veterans Memorial Park, we wouldn’t be bringing this dream to fruition,” Nehmer said. “The people and businesses in this area are just amazing.”

Nine trophies were awarded to winners for the best rides:

• Sponsor’s Trophy: Charlie Turk
• Mayor’s Choice: Matt Smith
• People’s Choice: Bob Crouch
• Veteran’s Choice: Russ Nehmer
• Best Car: Darrel Marvel
• Best Truck: Kelly Williams
• Kid’s Choice: Travis Hoyle
• Most Likely to Get Pulled Over: Emily Hoyle
• Best Rat Rod: Neal Wekenman

Nehmer, now in his sixth year of fundraising for the park, said the fund has collected more than $55,000 toward park construction. He hopes to advance the first phase soon and establish a 501(c)(3) for the project.

To see photos of the cars and winners, visit https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Hb5od5xe8/.