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First annual 'Chrome in the Dome' car show a success
College of Technology
Issue date: 3/28/07 Section: News
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The ISU College of Technology exhibited nearly 198 vintage, classic, and modified specialty vehicles within Holt Arena in the first annual "Chrome in the Dome" car and bike show. It's been more than 20 years since the last similar car event held in the area. The College of Technology elected to revive the concept and develop it for all interested.
The College hopes their initial endeavor will become a yearly tradition in Pocatello. It has all the proper aspects of becoming a popular annual event. Door ticket sales and all other proceeds go directly into College of Technology student programs and scholarships. Specifically, the event was an impressive fundraiser for programs like SkillsUSA Culinary Arts, SkillsUSA Automotive Technology, SkillsUSA Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing, and the Tech Marketing Club.
Local sponsors that came out in support included Auto Paint & Spray Supply, Les Schwab, Phil Meader Dealership, Buzz Shop Sound Electronics, and Car Quest readily stepped up to the plate.
Along with lots of specially prepared food from the Culinary Arts program, the event included a raffle, door prizes, and giveaways, including a chance of winning a '32 Roadster, provided by the Make a Wish Foundation.
One featured car was a radical-custom 1940 Mercury convertible built by Tom Valiquette, owner of Tom's Classy Customs in Idaho Falls, valued at an estimated $1 million. Two weeks earlier, Tom's car won recognition in the "Super 8" at the Detroit Auto Show Ridler Contest. Numerous other examples of quality workmanship were exhibited throughout the fundraiser as well.
"Impressive; for a first time, two-day event, nearly 5000 spectators enjoyed our show presentation. Next year promises even more interest and participation, we're sure," said Tech Instructor Brad Curtis.
Don Beamis from the College of Technology stated, "238 collectors proudly displayed their creations this year, a successful experience for all of us, staff and students."
The College hopes their initial endeavor will become a yearly tradition in Pocatello. It has all the proper aspects of becoming a popular annual event. Door ticket sales and all other proceeds go directly into College of Technology student programs and scholarships. Specifically, the event was an impressive fundraiser for programs like SkillsUSA Culinary Arts, SkillsUSA Automotive Technology, SkillsUSA Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing, and the Tech Marketing Club.
Local sponsors that came out in support included Auto Paint & Spray Supply, Les Schwab, Phil Meader Dealership, Buzz Shop Sound Electronics, and Car Quest readily stepped up to the plate.
Along with lots of specially prepared food from the Culinary Arts program, the event included a raffle, door prizes, and giveaways, including a chance of winning a '32 Roadster, provided by the Make a Wish Foundation.
One featured car was a radical-custom 1940 Mercury convertible built by Tom Valiquette, owner of Tom's Classy Customs in Idaho Falls, valued at an estimated $1 million. Two weeks earlier, Tom's car won recognition in the "Super 8" at the Detroit Auto Show Ridler Contest. Numerous other examples of quality workmanship were exhibited throughout the fundraiser as well.
"Impressive; for a first time, two-day event, nearly 5000 spectators enjoyed our show presentation. Next year promises even more interest and participation, we're sure," said Tech Instructor Brad Curtis.
Don Beamis from the College of Technology stated, "238 collectors proudly displayed their creations this year, a successful experience for all of us, staff and students."
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