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____________________________________________________________________ News Release Contact | Noelle Orr Blaney | Marketing Services P.O. Box 118067 | Charleston, SC | 29423-8067 843.574.6556 | [email protected] 1960 Impala claims top prize at TTC’s 2018 Spring Spin-Off Car Show May 15, 2018… Trident Technical College’s 2018 Spring Spin-Off attracted hundreds of participants and spectators at the 26th annual car show on Saturday, April 28, on TTC’s Main Campus in North Charleston. Over 200 cars, trucks and motorcycles rolled in, filling rows of parking spaces on the North Charleston campus, as a panel of judges determined the best of 23 classes. Overall awards were presented in the Best Paint, Best Interior, Best Engine and Best of Show categories. The Best Engine award went to Teddy Mueller’s 1972 Chevrolet C10 truck, while the Best Paint was awarded to Ted Hubert’s 2015 Indian Chief motorcycle that depicted a scene from an Indian reservation. The remaining top categories consisting of Best Interior and Best of Show went to James R. Clifford for his 1960 Chevrolet Impala Convertible. Organizers also awarded a Pete Dambaugh Memorial trophy to Ryan Snell for his 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, in memory of the former TTC Automotive Technology instructor and event founder, and the Randy Parks Memorial trophy was also awarded to Clifford for his 1960 Impala Convertible. The President’s Award, determined by TTC President Dr. Mary Thornley, was presented to Bruce Whipple for his 1941 Dodge WC (1/2 Ton) truck. The car show, held annually on the last Saturday in April, is a fundraiser that benefits the W. Athell Yon Fund which awards the top three students in TTC’s Automotive Technology program. Robert Young Williams won first place and received tools valued at $2,500 from Cornwall Quality Tools. Alex Lichtenberg received second place and tools valued at $1,000 from Snap-on, while Mendel Venning won third place and received tools valued at $1,000 from Matco Tools. The winners are listed below. To view a gallery of photos and complete list of winners from the 2018 car show, go to the TTC Spring Spin-Off Facebook page or www.tridenttech.edu/academics/divisions/iet/iet_autospin.htm. Best of Show: James and Ryan Clifford walked away with three awards at TTC’s 2018 Spring Spin-Off car show, including Best of Show with their 1960 Chevrolet Impala Convertible. Best of Paint: Ted Hubert’s 2015 Indian Chief motorcycle earned class winner and Best Paint awards at the 2018 Spring Spin-Off car show. Overall Awards: Best of Show: James R. Clifford 1960 Chevrolet Impala Convertible Best Paint: Ted Hubert 2015 Indian Chief Best Interior: James R. Clifford 1960 Chevrolet Impala Convertible Best Engine: Teddy Mueller 1972 Chevrolet C10 Pete Dambaugh Memorial: Ryan Snell 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Randy Parks Memorial: James R. Clifford 1960 Chevrolet Impala Convertible President’s Award: Bruce Whipple 1941 Dodge WC (1/2 ton) Class Awards: 4x4/Jeep: Marc Argentino 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Antique: Reg Brown 1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible BMW: Dan Baker 2001 BMW Z3 British: Philip Odom 2007 Aston Martin Vantage Camaro and Firebird: David Frierson 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS Chevrolet: James R. Clifford 1960 Chevrolet Impala Convertible Corvette: Andy Francis 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Ford/Lincoln/Mercury: John Palumbo 1962 Ford Thunderbird Sport Roadster Import/Asian: Paul Shumard 1999 Acura NSX Import/European: Chris Cao 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Low Rider: Woodrow Garvin 1986 Mazda B200 MINI: Jason Disbrow 2013 MINI John Cooper Works (LCI) (R56) Mopar (‘90 and later): Mike Kastelhun 2015 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Mopar (up to ‘89): Kevin Kramer 1971 Dodge Super Bee Motorcycle: Ted Hubert 2015 Indian Chief Mustang (‘64 1/2 - ‘73): Clinton Stewart 1966 Ford Fastback Mustang (‘74 and later): Walter Banks 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Open: William Shepperd 1970 American Motors AMX Open GM: Mike Sudzina 1964 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible Porsche: Joseph Carastro 2006 Porsche Cayman Street Rod/Street Performance: Justin Hustead 1933 Plymouth P135 Truck: Gloria Gabriel 1950 Chevrolet 6400 2-Ton Volkswagen/Air-Cooled: Jody Lindler 1955 VW Beetle # # # .