The best three hours of the Hot July Nights Car & Bike Show weather-wise in 100 Mile House was Sunday starting at 8 a.m., says Tom Bachynski, who organized the pancake breakfast.
“It was an unbelievable turnout,” he says, adding there were more than 100 people at Central GM to enjoy the breakfast.
“The Knights of Columbus did a fantastic job of cooking.” The breakfast was by donation and the amount and recipient of the revenue will be announced soon.
Bachynski says he was very impressed with the group that organized the Hot July Nights, and adds he likes having the main show on Saturday with the wind-up Sunday morning.
“This way the participants have a chance to enjoy everything and still get on the road to home,” he says, adding some of the entrants have to travel two to eight hours to get home.
The timing couldn’t have been better for the cruise, leaving the parking lot at 10 a.m., says Bachynski, as most of the coffee was gone by then.
We had a good turnout for the tour around 108 Mile, says Gary Hales.
“Between 30 and 40 cars took part in the cruise, and despite the weather we had a few dozen people sitting at the end of their driveways watching the parade of cars.”
Having the show in the park was a big hit with most of the car guys, he says, adding the participant turnout was a little less than past years but that most of the car shows in British Columbia are experiencing fewer numbers.
“The weather didn’t help, and we had to shut down early, but the day was great. The band Chrome Reverse was fantastic, and the food vendors had a good time.”
While helping with the loading of vehicles, Hales says he had a few comments from the participants saying they’ll be back again.
“I had one fellow say he will definitely be back and it mostly because of the wonderful hospitality he received from this town.”
Part of the event involved a poker walk organized by Lorene Lake, who says there were 18 people registered for the walk.
“One business told me that the walkers she had in her business were having a good time with the event and that the prizes and handouts were well received.
“Everyone who participated had a great time, and they all commented on the friendliness of the businesses.”
