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PRESENTED BY THE ROANOKE BEAUTIFICATION FOUNDATION
HISTORIC ROANOKE INDIANA
6808 NORTH US 24 E
HUNTINGTON, IN 46750
W W W.T W O E E S . C O M
SATURDAY JULY 23, 2016 | 10AM - 4PM
WWW.ROLLINGINTOROANOKE.COM
Welcome to Roanoke’s
3rd Annual Classic Car Show
Rolling Into Roanoke
July 23, 2016
This year is the Indiana Bicentennial, and I’ve had a lot of time to think about our
history and culture in 2016. In a time where cell phones and social media consume our
lives and limit our in-person interactions, it’s easy to become disconnected from one
another. In the past, our car was the vehicle that provided us with those connections
and gave us the ability to express our personalities and passions face-to-face.
I’ve always been one that enjoyed meeting and talking to people – I like knowing what
makes them tick and what fuels their passions. I’m a lot like my dad and grandfather
that way. Some of my passions are cars and art; I’ve been very blessed to combine
those passions and be able to make a living doing what I love at Deco Illusions since
1993.
COLLECTOR CARS
This year on Main Street we pay tribute to the cars of the 50s era, from a time
when post-World War II veterans and baby boomers were pioneers in business and
innovation. These cars were their “social media” – expressing their passions, talents
and success. They reflected artistry and were designed with modern life convenience
and space travel in mind.
The Corvette is another one of those cars that is as all-American as baseball and apple
pie. And the Mopar family is one of my favorite groups of muscle cars – they were fast
with the famous 426 HEMI. They had awesome body lines and crazy colors, with stripe
effects that made them pop out on the streets and in parking lots. They were built to
get you into trouble… and out of trouble in a hurry! The creative designs and marketing
of these cars make the 50s one of the best eras in automobile history in my book.
BRAND NEW 10,000 SQUARE FOOT
S E RV I C E A N D R E S T O R AT I O N C E N T E R
SALES
R E S T O R AT I O N
SERVICE
Thank you for joining us in “Small Town, USA” to reminisce on good times and meet
others as we try to preserve these memories and our town. I would like to especially
thank all of our volunteers as well. We are 100% volunteer-run and need them to keep
this event going every year!
Happy Birthday Indiana! 200 years young -- what a great state in which to live and to
enjoy the car culture. God bless this great nation!
Rick Fischer
Deco Illusions
Chairman: Rolling Into Roanoke
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Historic Roanoke, Indiana
Before and After
Our charming little town of Roanoke is a vibrant testimony to the
revitalization of small town America. Like so many small towns across
Indiana and America, it had lost its purpose. Gone were the small mom and
pop shops of the past, the local grocery and the five and dime. With the
automobile and the improved highway and road systems, the box stores
and supermarkets, local customers preferred discounts and the ease of
one-stop shopping.
racing legend and deceased Roanoke resident, Gene Hartley. We are
honored to incorporate the dedication of this plaque as part of the car
show. The Roanoke Area History Center on First Street is a co-sponsor,
and we hope you will witness this historic event this afternoon.
We invite you to visit our information booth to make a donation or find out
more about us. Thank you to the many sponsors and participants of this
event. We look forward to this fun and productive day.
Here in Roanoke, we’ve been fortunate. As local retail was going out of
business, we had an entrepreneur whose company was growing. As
each business would close its doors, they went to American Specialty
Insurance to ask if they would buy their building. At the same time,
American Specialty was growing and needed more space. As a sports and
entertainment insurance company, they were not dependent on the local
economy for business.
With each building purchase came the fix-up. This tiny town began to look
better, and in 1992 a volunteer group of local businesses and citizens
formed a sub-committee of the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce. It
oversaw a downtown improvement project which took down the overhead
wires, resurfaced the street, planted trees, and installed new brick-lined
sidewalks and antique-looking streetlights. The Roanoke Beautification
Foundation was born. A 501(c)(3), the RBF was established to help this
revitalization continue.
Through the funds raised by the Rolling Into Roanoke car shows and
other fundraisers, the Foundation set up an initial $25,000 endowment
through the Huntington County Community Foundation. The intent is to
raise enough to continue its beautification goals and ensure the continued
maintenance of these projects.
This year we were approached by the Indiana Racing Memorial
Association (IRMA), with the request to place an historic marker honoring
ROANOKE, REVITALIZED: A look at “before and after” of 191 N. Main Street
in downtown Roanoke. The before image is from 1983, while today’s photo
is from July of 2016.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jim Warner
Nate Reusser
Mat Quickery
Perry Collins
Rick Fischer
Alice Eshelman
Ryan Carroll
Valerie Powers
Edward Jones
Reusser Design
Bippus State Bank
Collins & Associates Consulting
Deco Illusions
Joseph Decuis
Roanoke Volunteer Fire Department
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Roanoke Car Show!
A Corvette Legacy:
The Lingenfelter Family
The love of cars is often a family affair. Many of us received Dad’s
dated wheels at 16 or perhaps even tinkered on a vintage beaut in the
garage with him. The slick energy of some of those earlier models or the
irresistible purr of an exotic ride never goes away. We’ll be in our late
seventies and still perk up at the sound of a revving engine. That love is
one Ken Lingenfelter knows well – and he should. With a family history in
the automotive industry, Lingenfelter is a motor enthusiast and owner of
both Lingenfelter Performance Engineering and the private Lingenfelter
Collection, which boasts 150 cars at any given time. Engine oil and
gasoline are in his blood.
Lingenfelter’s lust for Lambos and Corvettes alike came from a childhood
around cars. His father worked as an executive with General Motors’
Fisher Body division, and Ken Lingenfelter spent his teenage years racing
his classmates in the streets. He built his own title company, and after he
sold it began collecting American muscle and exotic European cars from
around the world.
Lingenfelter’s cousin, National Hot Rod Association driver John
Lingenfelter, founded Lingenfelter Performance Engineering in 1974,
specializing in the modification of some GM models (this business is
located at 1557 Winchester Rd., Decatur, IN). John was critically injured
in a California drag racing event in 2002 and passed away in 2003. Ken
Lingenfelter felt it was right to run his cousin’s business in his honor and
eventually purchased the company in 2007.
In the meantime, he continued to add to his collection of cars. Today the
collection contains several Corvettes, muscle and exotic cars. Lingenfelter
has a great knack for selecting some of the rarest cars in the world – he
is proud to own a Bugatti Veyron, an Enzo Ferrari and a Lamborghini
Reventón. He also collects vehicles significant to Lingenfelter family
heritage, specifically from John Lingenfelter’s racing history.
And the collection continues to grow. It currently boasts over 150 cars,
which are kept in Lingenfelter’s 40,000-square-foot museum outside
of Detroit. Of that collection, 40% are Corvettes. It’s true – the name
“Lingenfelter” is almost synonymous with the word “Corvette,” and
Lingenfelter’s obsession with Corvettes and their history is a benefit to
enthusiasts everywhere. (cont. on next page)
A Corvette Legacy:
The Lingenfelter Family
While the collection is closed to the public, Ken Lingenfelter and his wife,
Kristen, have tremendous spirits of generosity. The museum is a location
for charity events over 100 times a year, and they are actively involved in
a number of charities themselves, including the support of breast cancer
research, juvenile diabetes, youth organizations and more.
Rolling Into Roanoke is honored to welcome Corvettes from the
Lingenfelter Collection for the 2016 car show. Take some time throughout
today to take a closer look at these gorgeous pieces of automotive history.
The team from Lingenfelter Performance Engineering is showcasing
performance updates offered from the Decatur location.
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9/11 Remembrance Truck
Honor Flight of Northeast Indiana
Stop by the exhibitor area in the park to speak with representatives from
Honor Flight Northeast Indiana. It is a nonprofit organization created
solely to honor America’s veterans for all their sacrifices by flying them
to Washington, DC to reflect at their respective memorials. Top priority is
given to WWII survivors along with other veterans who are terminally ill. All
trips are completely free to the veteran being honored. This photo shows
one of the groups of more than 85 veterans taken on each trip.
The Remembrance Rescue Project was created by firefighters to restore,
preserve and share the FDNY Rescue 4 and Rescue 5 fire engines
from 9/11 as educational tools, historical artifacts and memorials. The
organization works with fire departments across the country to host the
Rescues throughout the year. The Project strives to keep the memories
alive of those lost on September 11th and all firefighters killed in the line of
duty every year. The Project is 100% operated by firefighters from across
the country volunteering their time. We are honored to have them in
Roanoke today.
THE GM Futurliner
The National Auto and Truck Museum (NATMUS) located in Auburn, IN is
proud to feature a 1953 restored General Motors Futurliner from the GM
Parade of Progress. There were 12 total Futurliners made, and the one at
today’s show is known as #10.
A bit of history behind this Futurliner: Mr. Don Mayton had a dream
of restoring a Futurliner. However, doing so would not be financially
attainable on his own, so he began searching for other means. He ended
up at NATMUS, where they not only had one awaiting restoration, but
had a “Partner Program” where he could take it home to restore and they
would help raise the estimated $200,000 to complete it. The museum
owns the Futurliner and Don and his crew of volunteers are content to be
part of an effort to bring the Futurliner back from the past.
Check out this amazing piece of history today!
Rolling Into Roanoke says
Thank You To Our Special Guests
The Early Ford Foundation
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
National Auto & Truck Museum
National Corvette Museum
Auctions America
Northeast Indiana Racers Museum
FOR THE CAR SHOW TODAY:
Emporium - Waffle Bar Breakfast
Emporium - Casual lunch
Restaurant Courtyard - Car Show
BEER GARDEN Lunch
16 YEARS OF CULINARY EXCELLENCE
Roanoke Main Street
Also thanks to:
And to Participants:
Ridge Napa Paint Department
Fort Wayne Clutch
Discount Tire
Fort Wayne Corvette Club
Fort Wayne Street Rod Assoc.
Northeast Pontiac Club
Auburn Shifters
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Cottage Event Center
Emporium at Joseph Decuis
Joseph Decuis
La Dolce Vita
Lock #4 Food & Spirits
Moose & Mollie’s
Nick’s Junction
Proper Pastry
Roanoke Village Inn
SHOPPING
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Crestwood Frame Shop & Gallery
Fabric & Friends Quilt Shop
fine Consigns
French Deal Fine Art
Grandma Sue’s Pies & More
Katharos Art & Gifts
Paper Moon
Real Deals on Home Decor
Rescued Relics
Roanoke Merchandise
The Gray Dove
The North End Boutique & Suites
The Trove
Tree of Life Gallery/Vintage Glory Clothing
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Roanoke Area Heritage Museum
Roanoke Public Library
Deco Illusions by Rick Fischer
Edward Jones
Sparky Mart Gas
Two EE’s Winery
Everything Flooring & CNC Homes
Design Studio
34 John’s Meat Market
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Farmers Market
Outside Food Vendors
Zent Commons / Two EE’s Wine Tasting
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Joseph Decuis Beer Garden
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Historic Roanoke, Indiana
The Automobile Drives Roanoke
GENE HARTLEY, 1926-1993
Born and raised right here in
Roanoke, Indiana, Gene Hartley
was a racing legend: first as a
midget car driver and then as an
Indy-car driver. Born into a family
that loved engines, motors and
speed, Gene followed in the
footsteps of his father Ted and his
uncle Glen who raced in the early
years of the automobile on the dirt
track circuit until 1925.
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Gene was the 1959 USAC National
Midget Series Champion, and his 33 USAC feature wins were the eighth
best all-time. USAC racing at the Speedrome in Indianapolis dates back to
Hartley who was the winner of USAC’s first ever race in 1956 when he won
a 50-lap midget feature. Gene was inducted into the National Midget Auto
Racing Hall of Fame in 1985.
While midget racing in 1950 he caught the eye of an Indy Car owner who
asked if he would like to drive in the Indianapolis 500. Gene went on to
race in ten Indy 500 races. His highest finish was an impressive 10th place,
though he also finished 11th three times.
Gene Hartley is being honored today by the Indiana Racing Memorial
Association (IRMA) with a historic racing plaque. This non-profit
organization has a mission to recognize historically significant individuals
around the state that have made Indiana the “Racing Capitol of the World.”
Today they install this historic marker on the front lawn of the Roanoke
Area Heritage Center on First Street and hold a ceremony starting at
1pm. Here to commemorate Gene is Carolyn Hartley Johns, his widow
along with longtime sportscaster Howdy Bell and racing legend Merle
Bettenhausen who both new Gene well.
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Over 50+ Artists | Plein Air Competition
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October 10th 10AM - 5PM
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Roanoke Events
Farmers Markets
Saturdays 8am - 12 noon
July 9 - September 10
First Friday Street Fair
August 5 6 - 9pm
Family fun, games & food outside on Main Street. Free; Live Music
Taste of Roanoke
August 20
5-8pm
A free town-wide block party with lots of food & live music
Roanoke Summer Classic
August 27
3 on 3 basketball tourney
63rd Annual Roanoke Fall Festival
September 8-10 All Day
Carnival Rides, Parades; Live Music; Tractor Pull. DiscoverRoanoke.org
Bicentennial Torch Run
Sept 30 9:30-10:30 am
Celebrating Indiana’s 200th Anniversary
as the torch stops in Roanoke
Torch Ceremony at 9:30am on Main Street
Renaissance in Roanoke
October 8
10-6pm
Juried and fine art show on Main Street. renaissanceinroanoke.org
Trick or Treat Roanoke
October 29 10-6pm
Roanoke Merchants Group halloween themed shopping fun.
Holiday Gift Extravaganza
November 5 10-5pm
Holiday shopping specials with giveaways, unique gifts,
decorations, and food.
Shop “Small Saturday” Roanoke
November 26 All Day
Come to Roanoke and shop small in a big way.
Christmas in the Village
December 2 – 6pm Santa arrives at the library
December 3 – 8:30-10:30am Breakfast with Santa at Cornerstone Alliance Church
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Tribute cars: The FORD Muscle Cars of 1962-1973,
‘55-’57 Thunderbirds, the Mustangs 1965-2017 and
Old School Hot Rods “American Graffiti” Vibe and
Nostalgia Drag Racing Car
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212 N. Main Street
Roanoke, IN 46783
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Roanoke, IN 46783
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Special Thank you to:
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Roanoke Fire Department, Town of
Roanoke, Roanoke Police Department
and volunteers, Roanoke Town Park
Department, Woodburn Police Department,
Huntington County Disaster Team, Roanoke
Marshall Jim Wood, Jim Guy of Emergency
Management Agency, Sue Federspiel of
Sundown Studios, Dave Tucker and the
Town Council, Jim McDonald of Pace
Chevrolet as Co-Chairman, and Kelly Yeiter
of Edward Jones.
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7287 N Roanoke Rd
Huntington, Indiana.
(260) 672-9111.