– Car show raises over $9K for Huntington’s research

Daniel Wilhelm

Update… Jamestown (CSi) Over $8,900 was raised toward Huntington’s Disease research, as between 4,000 and 8,000 people viewed classic vehicles at the “Dan Wilhelm Memorial Car and Bike Show”, held at Wilhelm Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC in Jamestown on Saturday. Participants and those viewing the vehicles encountered a couple of short duration rain downpours, which failed to dampen their spirits.

The event organizer, and Wilhelm’s dealership, Business Manger, Steve “Skovy” Jaskoviak, says about $700 more is expected to come in to add to the total. 147 vehicles, and 15 motorcycles registered.

To commemorate the late Dan Wilhelm, the 4th Annual car show, also sponsored by James Valley Street Machines, and Stutsman Harley-Davidson drew entries from North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Minnesota.

More photos by Matt Sheppard:Photo Album from the Sept 20 Car Show online at Facebook. Tag & Share.

James Valley Street Machines started the car and bike show, three years ago, and in the past the car club and Wilhelm Chevrolet Buick GMC divided the cost of the event.

This year, however, Wilhelm Chevrolet Buick GMC paid a majority of the car and bike show’s costs, with the proceeds going to the Huntington’s Diseas Society of America

Dan Wilhelm passed away in 2012 at age 55 from the disease. A cure is yet to be found, as Huntington’s disease, an inherited brain disorder that results in the progressive loss of mental faculties and physical control.

Previously… Jamestown (CSi) To commemorate the late Dan Wilhelm, the 4th Annual car show at Wilhelm, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC on Business Loop West in Jamestown held on Saturday September 20, 2014 was named the “Dan Wilhelm Memorial Car and Bike Show”.

Dan Wilhelm was a co-owner of Wilhelm Chevrolet Buick GMC and lost his life to Huntington’s Disease at the age of 55, on November 11, 2012. All proceeds from the event will go to Huntington’s Disease Society of America.

Photo Album from the Sept 20 Car Show online at Facebook. Tag & Share.

Several local businesses have donated money toward Huntington’s Disease Society of America.

Guests on Friday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, were James Valley Street Machines member Tom Ravely and from the club, the event organizer, and Wilhelm’s dealership, Business Manger, Steve “Skovy” Jaskoviak.

Skovy added, that the James Valley Street Machines started the car and bike show, three years ago, and in the past the car club and Wilhelm Chevrolet Buick GMC divided the cost of the event.

This year, however, Wilhelm Chevrolet Buick GMC is paying a majority of the car and bike show’s costs.

A cure is yet to be found, as Huntington’s disease is an inherited brain disorder that results in the progressive loss of mental faculties and physical control.

An individual who has been diagnosed with Huntington’s disease will eventually die from pneumonia, heart failure or other complications.

Car and motorcycle enthusiasts can attend the event free, co-sponsored by Stutsman Harley-Davidson, with participants entering their vehicles at no charge, Saturday morning, with set up from 8-a.m., to 10-a.m.

Jaskoviak said in addition to cars, on display there will be motorcycles, along with farm implements from local dealers, drag racers, and a d.j.

Owners are expected to bring their vehicles from North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Montana.

He expects about 130 vehicles to be on display, and 50-60 motorcycles.

During the show, children can play on inflatables, burgers and bratwursts will be available for a freewill donation that goes toward the Huntington’s Disease Society of America.

The dealership will be selling vehicles on Saturday during regular hours, with the vehicles moved toward the rear of the lot next to the dog park.

Members of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America Grand Forks chapter will attend the event and give a short seminar on Huntington’s disease.

Also seminars will be held on the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette. A walk around demonstration by Taylor Vining at 11:30.

Roger Krapp & Crew will demonstrate & answer questions on paint less dent repair at 1:00.

There will be an auction of a car print donated by the Wilhelm’s at 1:30 p.m., followed by the awards as the various categories will be judged by a five person panel

A vote will cost a dollar with the proceeds going to the Huntington’s Diseas Society of America, votes will be tabulated at 1-p.m.

Awards…

Trophy / Presentations

PEOPLES CHOICE

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd Place trophies!

JUDGED EVENT

1^{st Place} trophy AND $200.00 CASH

2^ndPlace trophy AND $150.00 CASH

3^rd Place trophy AND $100.00 CASH

OWNERS TROPHY

Trophy AND $125.00 CASH

BEST RAT ROD