2023 Results

Coming at you like a Suzuki LJ81 embarking up the Salmo pass (aka…. eventually) – here are the results from the 2023 Great Beater challenge – Just in time for the unveiling of the GBC 2024!

1. Ralph Buch Schmuchs, Dan Sardachuk & Hannah Madsen, 1988 Ford Ltd Crown Victoria – 3890pts
2. Slow Mo’s, Tony Penney & Dustin Winkler, 1986 Pontiac Acadian – 3860pts
3. Winnebago, Taylor Van Ham & Taylor Van Ham, 1969 Winnebago Motorhome – 3785pts
4. Kelly’s Heroes, Jim & Ross Morley, 1995 Land Rover Defender – 3785pts
5. Identity Crisis, James Callaghan, Cole & Cody Maynard, 1987 Volkswagen Golf – 3681pts
6. White Smoke, Brynen Neigel & Aj Billings, 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier – 3510pts
7. MG Bollocks, Luke Howard & Mike Flake, 1980 MG MBG – 3460pts
8. Caddi-Lack, Nigel Pettigrew & Brock Brymer, 1985 Chevrolet Citation – 3365pts
9. Low Expectations, Derrick Van De Castle & Family, 1976 Chevrolet Malibu – 3339pts
10. Team outsiders racing, Michael Eisener, 2008 Honda Cbr125r – 3230pts
11. Del Boca Vista Retirement Community, Ian McCrimmon & Scot McKinnon, 1995 Cadillac DeVille – 3200pts
12. OutADime, Kelsey Hoge, 1990 Pontiac 6000LE – 3170pts
13. Firefox, Matt & Roberta Dupuis, 1989 Volkswagen Fox – 3060pts
14. S10 speed n sport, Wyatt Smith & tara-dawn, 1998 Isuzu Hombre – 3030pts
15. Initial Disregard, Rob Gillingham & Everett Johnson, 1987 Toyota Supra – 2995pts
16. All Methed Up, Jess, Cadence, and Max Bunney, 1977 Chevrolet Motorhome – 2893pts
17. Thundercougerfalconbirds, Owen Janes, Jesse, Jason, & Darrel Jobson, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria – 2890pts
18. Redneck Luxury, Martin Egge, Brendan & Logan, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice – 2830pts
19. Cruella Deville, Darcy Kraus, 1998 Cadillac DeVille – 2830pts
20. Wild Card, Aron Shantz, Cody Herriot & Mike Montgomery, 1990 Dodge D150 – 2815pts
21. Shake N Baked, Craig Sawkins & Lance, 1970 Chevrolet Bel Air – 2628pts
22. Back in Time, David, Evan, & Carlos Saunders, 2006 Hyundai Elantra – 2490pts
23. HOA violation, Louis & Xavier Champagne, 2002 Dodge Dakota – 2435pts
24. The Rustic Wrecks, Dale Kitto & Norman J Walker, 1998 Jeep Cherokee – 2200pts
25. Rust Bucket Bros, Kelsey & Brody Bolink, 1993 GMC Jimmy – 2160pts
26. OK Tire Strathmore, Nick Fischer, Nick & Lucas Peoples, 1994 Chevrolet Camaro – 1980pts
27. Cannonball Rum, Darcy Wall & Kris Indenbosch, 1978 Ford E250 – 1440pts
28. Green Monster II, Al Kaufmann & Aradyn Norman, 1998 Ford Escort SE Wagon – 1305pts
29. Dadillac, Clint Wall & Loren, 1976 Cadillac Eldorado – 720pts
30. The Jennings, Danica, Ella & Quentin Jennings, 1993 Ford Aerostar – 575pts
31. Kings of Monarchy, Ryan & Steven Lester, 1957 Monarch Richelieu – -430pts

DNFs:

1. Worst Taxi Ever, Ian & Emma Allen, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 300 D
2. Ol’ Faithful, Rodney, Tiffany & Mikko Badiuk, EG Honda Civic
3. Already Disqualified, Adam Bichel & Cody Will, 1991 Pontiac Firebird
4. Gillette the best a man can get, Devan & Christina, Gillette, 1999 Dodge Ram Van
5. FD1FIFTY, Jamie Harris & Adam Billing, 2011 Ford F150
6. Barbies Winter Beater, Jemma and Taylor Humphreys, 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier
7. T-Wrecks, Leslie & John Hutchinson, 1992 Ford Explorer
8. GBC4Jordan, Riley Shanks, Austin Niedermier, 2002 Honda EP3 Civic SiR
9. Don’t Rush Me, Kris Stroeve, 1979 Suzuki LJ81
10. Malibu I’d like to Finish in (MILF), Desiray Vandervalk & Chantal Mason, 1981 Oldsmobile Malibu

Award Winners

1st Overall Points: Team Ralph Buch Schmuchs

2nd Overall Points: Team Slow Mo’s

3rd Overall Points: Team Winnebago

Lowest Total Spend Award – Team Low Expectations

Best Costumes & Theme Award (Three-Way Tie!!!) – Teams T-Wrecks, All Methed Up, & Kelly’s Heroes

Marginally Above Average Effort Award- Team Ralph Buch Schmuchs

Most Spectacular Failure Award – Team GBC4Jordan

Ugliest Fruit/Veg Award – Team FireFox

Last to campsite Award – Team All Methed Up

Most Inappropriately Dressed Award – Team Winnebago

Most Backup Cars Award – Team Ol’ Faithful

Worst in Show Award – Team Dadillac

“Car is too nice for this” Award – Team Initial Disregard

Best under $500 Award – Team Winnebago

A HUGE Shout to our GBC Volunteers!!

Heavy Sweep – Nick Peoples
Fast Action Recovery Team (F.A.R.T.) – Pete & Lisa Chadwick, Clem Salcedo
Scoring/Judging – Craig Coburn, James Callaghan, Cole Maynard, Jason Humphreys
Registration – Mrs. Brook, Lisa Chadwick