Let’s get ready to rumble into Rumblefest 2022
EMILY GOJMERAC
REPORTER
Barely Legal Customs Car Club (BLC) is putting on Rumblefest once again at the Medford City Park.
BLC has been running the show since 2017 when the North Central Classics and Customs (NCCC) car club decided to pass the torch onto another club after 35 years of hosting the Autofest car show.
Being from the Medford area and being long time spectators at the Autofest show, BLC knew they didn’t want the show to be forgotten once NCCC had finished their run. So they decided to take the reins and continue this amazing summer tradition.
President of BLC Brandon Jensen, said “This is a great opportunity to not only bring people together who enjoy cars, but also is a great way to give back to the community.”
The club has given donations to the all inclusive parks around the area, the KIA memorial at the Flag Field, Stepping Stones and Hope Hospice to name a few.
Starting Friday July 29 at 9 p.m. with a drive-in movie showing of the classic musical “Grease” will be held in the gravel parking lot across from the riverwalk. The movie is free to the public. The bar will be open and pizzas will be for sale for anyone who needs a bite to eat while they are enjoying the movie.
Saturday July 30 the fun begins at 11 a.m. with food and drinks being served. One o’clock starts the fun run/ poker run that is from 1-6 p.m. Awards will be given for the Highest/most average fun run points and also for the best and worst poker hand. From 7 p.m.-11 p.m. the band The Bad Downs, of Wausau will be providing their musical talents of rock music for the guests.
Sunday July 31 is the big day of the show. Registration begins at 8 a.m and goes until noon. The price for registration is $5/car entry. Dash plaques and goody bags go out to the first 250 cars to register. Food, drinks, 50/50 raffle and DJ music all day will keep spectators entertained. The live auction starts at 12:30 p.m. Auctioneer Dane Bolz will be calling various donated items. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the auction go towards Medford Youth Hockey. The award ceremony wraps up the festivities at 3 p.m. with three winners being selected from each class. The voting is based on participant votes; however the “Best Of” awards are chosen by the host club. The “Best Of” awards are as follows: “Best of Show Paint”, “Best of Show Interior”, “Best of Show Engine”, “Best of Show Overall”, “Best of Show Under 21” and “Best Club Participation.”
Classic car stocks include 1954 and earlier, 1955-1960, 1961-1965, 1966-1967, 1968-1969, 1970-1972, 1973-1985, 1986-present, Truck 4x4, Truck 2WD-1972 and earlier, Truck 2WD-1973 to present, Motorcycle.
Custom Stock include: 1968 and earlier, 1969 to present, Truck 4x4, Truck 2WD, Street Rods, Motorcycle.
Other stocks include: Sports cars and Corvette, Tuner & Sport Compact, Model Muscle (2003-present), Powersports (sled, ATV, Race), Special Interest and Ratrod.
For more information please visit: www.rumblefest. org.
