Photos by Shawn White Classic and custom cars fill the streets of downtown Winslow during the Just Cruis’n Car Show. More than 100 entries took over downtown for the annual event Oct. 2 and 3.
Photos by Shawn White Classic and custom cars fill the streets of downtown Winslow during the Just Cruis’n Car Show. More than 100 entries took over downtown for the annual event Oct. 2 and 3.
Memphis Scofield sits in the dragster she races, during the Just Cruis’n Car Show.
Kevin Arnold sits in his bright yellow 1965 Mercury Comet during the Just Cruis’n Car Show in downtown Winslow.
Winslow’s Andy Lowry, of Big Lowry’s Customs, sits behind the wheel of his drag racing car during the Just Cruis’n Car Show in downtown Winslow. Spectators gather around the car during the annual event last weekend.
Spectators surround the cars during the Nitro Cacklefest at the Just Cruis’n Car Show in downtown Winslow. The engine demonstration was part of the annual event Oct. 2 and 3.

The 31st annual Just Cruis’n Car Show brought more than 100 entries to downtown Winslow Oct. 2 and 3, as part of the city’s Route 66 centennial celebrations. First and Second streets around Standin’ on the Corner Park were closed for the event, making room for vehicles and spectators. Classic cars, custom builds and drag racing vehicles filled the downtown display area during the two-day show.

Vendors served fan favorites including Mexican food, doughnuts and homemade root beer. Local businesses saw a second consecutive weekend of busy foot traffic. The previous week’s Standin’ on the Corner Festival had similarly filled downtown with tourists.

Friday evening’s activities included the Nitro Cacklefest, with spectators gathering around the race cars as participants fired up their engines. A burnout contest also was part of the program, offering more than $1,000 in prize money. Live music was scheduled on the stage following the burnout contest.

A Friday afternoon poker run gave participants an opportunity to drive their show entries and compete for cash awards. The run offered $1,000 in prizes, with $400 for first place, $300 for second, $200 for third and $100 for fourth. Participation was free for car show entrants, who were required to use their entered vehicles for the run.

The show featured 39 competition classes along with special awards recognizing vehicles and their owners. Categories included Best of Show, Best Engineered, Best Engine, Best Muscle Car, Best Paint and Best Interior, as well as honors for Chevrolet, Ford and Mopar entries. Additional awards included the Mayor’s Award, People’s Choice, Best Represented Club and Long Distance Award.