Beech Tree News Network

Saturday, June 25 marked the 2016 edition of the Quality Cruise and Swap held in downtown Quality, Kentucky.  There were plenty to do and see all day.  There were all kinds of cars, trucks, tractors, and motorcycles on display.  There were hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, desserts and sodas, as well as a good supply of pork rinds and homemade ice cream.  A popular event, people from all over the state and outlying areas came to compete, eat and enjoy.  The sweltering heat did nothing to dampen the crowd and spirits.

Several awards were given.  

Car division 3^rd place went to Warren Blackford for his 1965 Cummins.  2^nd place went to Buck Carver 1980 Malibu.  The winner in the car division was Jimmy Givens with a 1970 Dodge Dart.

Truck division 3^rd place went to Dewyane Spencer.  2^nd place went to Clayton Dochery for his ’39 Chevrolet.  1^st place in trucks was Spencer Brown in a ‘54 Chevrolet.

Tractors 3^rd place is Dennis Hall (not in attendance).  Harold and Carol Mitchell won 2^nd place.  First place went to Randy Grubb for his ’63 Massey Ferguson. 

Motorcycles: 3^rd place was Mia Lewis.  2^nd place was Fred Medors.  1^st place in motorcycles was presented to Jim Scruggs with his ’06 Honda.  

Lawnmower 3^rd place was Drexel Johnson.  2^nd place was presented to Tyler Maxfield.  1^st place in lawnmowers was, once again, Drexel Johnson.  

People’s Choice award was Lori Davis for her 1971 Chevelle.  Rat Rod winner was Tom Dorris.  

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Story and photos by Andy Sullivan, for Beech Tree News; additional photos by John Embry, BTN.