Grand Sierra Resort picks Hot August Nights winner

The Smiths from Lake Havasu City, Ariz. purchased their red 1955 Chevy Bel Air in 1993 for $2,000. After 15 years and $210,000 worth of restoration, the couple received the “Best of Show” award and a $10,000 prize. Their car will be featured on the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino collector chip for the 2009 Hot August Nights event.

Here are the other Hot August Nights Winners at GSR:

Tuesday, Aug. 5:
Best Paint: Ron Harris-1947 Chevy Coupe
Best Interior: William Spagnola-1939 Chevy Town Sedan
Best Engine: Ron Gendron-1953 Wilys Aero Eagle
Best Truck: Alvin Garnica-1959 Chevy Fleetside PU
Best Car: Bob Smith-1955 Chevy Bel Air

Wednesday, Aug. 6:
Best Paint: James Gardner-1953 Studebaker 2-door
Best Interior: Ken Nefroney-1957 Chevy Bel Air
Best Engine: Ray Young-1969 Chevy Camaro
Best Truck: Alfred de la Rosa-1953 Chevy Pickup
Best Car: Jay Claiborne-1934 Chevy Phaeton

Thursday, Aug. 7:
Best Paint: Darryl Nance-1965 Chevy Wagon 2-door
Best Interior: Rod Walker-1932 Ford Roadster
Best Engine: Stan Sollid-1949 Buick Roadmaster
Best Truck: Ed Cardoza-1954 Chevy Pickup
Best Car: Tom Seals-1955 Chevy Hardtop 2-door

Friday, Aug. 8:
Best Paint: Al Oppio-1941 Willys Coupe
Best Interior: Doug Knudsen-1932 Ford Hi Boy
Best Engine: James Eudy-1957 Chevy Nomad
Best Truck: Chris Addington-1940 Ford Pickup
Best Car: Dennis Huntley-1960 Chevy Corvette Roadster