TAJ CHARITIES CAR SHOW
TAJ CHARITIES CAR SHOW HELD AT FRAZE PARK IN DAYTON
By Brice Kadel
Taj Speedfest Charities recently held its annual car show as part of its many activities to raise funds for Speedfest Charities. Held at Fraze Park in Kettering, the gathering attracted nearly 150 cars on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend.
Representing MORPCA were Jim Borowske, Marty Reich, Brad Shisler, and myself. Hosted by MORPCA’s newest member and creator of Taj Ma Garaj; John Dixon was there to hand out the many awards.
Luckily no one from MORPCA was the recipient of the “Most Cosmetically Challenged’ award. Winning plaques from MORPCA were Jim Borowske with his 1989 930 Slantnose. Although the show didn’t start until noon, rumor has it that Jim was there at sunrise wiping down his (already) perfect car. Jim will also be participating in the Ault Concours in Cincinnati and the PCA Parade Concours in Charlotte with this same car. Being a very perfect slantnose in a very unique color gives Jim a real advantage against the competition. Combine all that with the fact that Jim prepares a car as well as anyone should have him putting a couple more snoopy trophies on his shelf in the not too distant future.
MORPCA member Brad Shisler also took home a nice piece of lexan from the Taj show. However, he left his 2005 Parade-winning 914 at home and drove to Dayton in his 36 horsepower, 1957 VW beetle. If you haven’t yet seen this car, it’s worth the price of admission. In addition to having a perfectly restored car, Brad has managed to accumulate a wide variety of complimentary goodies which he brings along to display. Among the items are period-correct wicker suitcases, radios, tool kits, coolers, and more. When he unpacks his car, it looks like he bought out ebay.
One of the first things I learned about participating in car shows is that it’s important where you park. However, nine years after learning that lesson, I was still stupid enough to park in between Jim and Brad. As a result, no one noticed my car, (that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it). Marty Reich doesn’t have the same great excuse as to why no one paid any attention to his car. It was a great way to spend a day hanging out with a bunch of car nuts and helping to raise money for a good cause.
