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Ryan Menning’s 1969 Dodge Super Bee earned “Best in Show” distinction during the Pipestone Cruizers event Saturday.
Menning, an Edgerton resident, was one of 93 entries across a broad spectrum of vehicles shown — which were lined up on Second Avenue SW adjacent to the Pipestone County Courthouse.
“The turnout was good,” Pipestone Cruizers organizer Shawn Johnson said.
Dan Carstensen of Trosky presented this 1921 Ford Model T during the Pipestone Cruizers show on Saturday, June 28. This Model T was one of five vehicles honored in the truck category. (Star photo by Eric Viccaro)
That’s despite unfavorable weather conditions during the morning thanks to low-hanging gray clouds and a chance of rain. But precipitation thankfully never materialized.
The show was judged by a panel of five (two on cars, two on miscellaneous vehicles and one on trucks).
Jerry Cross, a resident of Jacksonville, Ill., was honored with a plaque for his many years assisting with the event. Cross drives nearly 1,200 miles round trip.
Pipestone Cruizers car show organizer Shawn Johnson (right) presents a plaque to Jerry Cross during the event conducted on Saturday, June 28. Cross has driven round trip from Jacksonville, Ill., every year for the past decade or so to assist with the show. (Star photo by Eric Viccaro)
“It was nice to honor him for his dedication and sponsorship,” Johnson said. “He does a lot for our club.”
The Dodge Super Bee is a mid-sized muscle car marketed from 1968-1971, manufactured by Chrysler. The platform was resurrected as the Dodge Charger Super Bee from 2007-2009 and again from 2012-2013.
The origin of the “Bee” name is based on the “B” body designation relating to Chrysler’s vehicles of the day, with its front-engine placement and rear-wheel drive style.
This is an annual charity event from the Pipestone Cruizers, with money donated to local programs.
Wally Lipinski from Canby showed off this great 1951 Willy’s, which earned a prize at the Pipestone Cruizers show on Saturday, June 28. (Star photo by Eric Viccaro)
There was about $2,500 in prize money plus additional goodies for contestants, including a gas grill for adults and power wheels car among children’s giveaways.
There were five trucks honored, including a 1951 Willy’s owned by Wally Lipinski of Canby and a 1921 Ford Model T belonging to Dan Carstensen of Trosky.
Look for additional winners in agate accompanying this story.
Nathan Sutherland of Flandreau, S.D., presented this 1945 Oliver 60KC tractor. (Star photo by Eric Viccaro)
Other shows
There are plenty of other car shows coming, including one during the Ruthton Fourth of July celebration this Friday. There also will be a cruise-in during the 75th Annual Dutch Festival.
The Pipestone Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau is sponsoring two additional cruise-ins on Aug. 7 (at Hatfield) and Sept. 4 on Main Street in downtown Pipestone.
There also will be a benefit cruise-in and dinner on Thursday, July 31, at the Murray County Fairgrounds in Slayton. Look for more details on this event in a future edition of the Pipestone County Star.
Mylan Ray provided his blend of music for the Pipestone Cruizers car show. (Star photo by Eric Viccaro)
INFORMATION
CAR SHOW
Pipestone Cruizers
Saturday, June 28
Best in Show
Ryan Menning, Edgerton, 1969 Dodge Super Bee
Best of the Rest
Mark Robinson, Pipestone, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
Rick and Judy Ford, Pipestone, 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang
Jerry Kluis, Slayton, 1960 Chevrolet
Gary and Judy Evans, Pipestone, 1973 Plymouth GTX
Jay Slehen, Cottonwood, 1954 Oldsmobile
Jeff Backer, Pipestone, 1972 Ford Mustang
Erica Pope, Brookings, S.D., 2017 Camaro S.S.
Ryan Mickelsen, Sioux Falls, S.D., 1966 Ford Mustang
Duane Drew, Pipestone, 1976 Plymouth Duster
Brad and Kris Carson, Pipestone, 1965 Ford Mustang
Trucks (in no particular order)
Hank and Sylvia Vogt, 1972 Super Cheyenne Pickup
Scott Quincey, 1970 Ford F-100
Karter Wixon, 1998 GMC
Wally Lipinski, 1951 Willy’s
Dan Carstensen, 1921 Model T Ford
Category winners
Motorcycles:
Ben Karels, 2006 Harley-Davidson Road King;
Austin Carpenter, 1999 Harley-Davidson Fatboy
The import class winner was this 2023 Mini Cooper S model shown by Dennis Schroer of Sioux Falls, S.D. (Star photo by Eric Viccaro)
Import: Dennis Schroer, 2023 Mini Cooper
Tractor: George Scotting, 1967 Case 830
Rat Rods: Keith Brower, 1947 KB-5; Jerry Haas, 1938 model