What a Dream Show!
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 & 27, 2023 AT THE FARMINGTON POLO CLUB, FARMINGTON, CT
An army of people are needed to pack so much into one weekend - the Dream Cruise, the Dream Show, the Dream Ride, the delicious chili cook-off, police K-9 expo and challenge, pet adoptions, and so, so many cars! We hope you were with us and had as much fun as we did!
Click this link to enjoy videos from this year, especially a riveting panel discussion that sheds light on the new road that collector cars are finding: continuation series. Our own Dean Cusano share
d his thoughts with Wayne Carini, Roger Allard, and more! (Thank you, Josh Sweeney for this and other great photos!)
Click here to check out more photo albums!
Click here to check out more photo albums!
Wondering how this show makes such a difference in so many lives?
Listen to Dean Cusano and Lisa Carlone, senior director, special projects with Special Olympics Connecticut, as Renee DiNino at 97-9 ESPN/iHeartMedia interviewed them about the activities that took place during the weekend. As Lisa put it, there is unconditional love as Olympians come from all over the world to spend the weekend with each other and with members of the public who want to learn more about these amazing athletes as well as make new friends.
As a fundraiser, this event is key to the continued success of the Special Olympics Connecticut program. The Hometown Foundation is vital but only possible through the support of the thousands of people who came together to have fun and make some amazing memories. As Dean says in this interview, it's not a question of if you'll come back next year. Once you experience this weekend, you're making plans to return! And we look forward to seeing you in 2024.
Did you enjoy the fabulous cars participating in the judged Dream Show? Would you like to know who won? Wonder no more!
| Class | Prize | Owner/Vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1: American Modern Performance | First Place | Steve Taliadouros, 2023 Chevy Camaro ZL1 |
| Second Place | David Joseflak, 2022 Chevrolet Camaro ZL2 1LE | |
| Third Place | Scott Martin, 2018 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Convertible | |
| Class 2: American Muscle Performance | First Place | Emily Compagno, 1972 Ford Mach1 |
| Corvette Center Sponsor Trophy | ||
| Second Place | Kirk Dzenko, 1959 Chevy Corvette | |
| Third Place | Frank Carangelo, 1972 Buick GS 455 Stage 1 | |
| Class 3: American Classic | First Place | Geoffrey M. Allison, 1951 Chevy Tin Wooded Wagon |
| Second Place | Lon Lebel, 1970 Chevy Motor Nova | |
| Third Place | Russell Dowling, 1966 Ford Shelby GT 350H | |
| Class 4: American Vintage | No entrants | None |
| Class 5: American Custom/Street Rod | First Place | Melnick Metal Works, Inc., 1930 Ford Model A |
| Second Place | Michelle Ignatowicz, 1930 DeSoto Roadster | |
| Third Place | None | |
| Class 6: Radical Street Rod | First Place | Palmer Brian, 1961 Volkswagen Dune Buggy |
| Second Place | Reno Ricardi, 1962 Metropolitan Convertible | |
| Third Place | Monserate Caraballo, 1931 Ford Model A | |
| Class 7: Italian Exotic | First Place | HK Motorcars, 2021 Touring Superleggera Arese RH95 |
| Athlete's Choice Special Trophy | ||
| Second Place | John Castro, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Third Place | None | |
| Class 8: Italian Sports Cars | Second Place | John Castro, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo |
| Class 9: British Sports Cars | First Place | Dennis Mamthru, 1935 Triumph Saturn Cross |
| Lime Rock Park Special Trophy | ||
| Second Place | Rick Roy, 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe | |
| Second Place | Bruce Murray, 1967 Jaguar Mark II | |
| Third Place | Robert Sylvestri, 1998 Jaguar XK8 Convertible | |
| Class 10: German Sports Cars | First Place | David Abelow, 1965 Volkswagen Beetle |
| Second Place | Brett Harrison, 2015 Audi A3 | |
| Third Place | Douglas Borgas, 2016 BWM 18 | |
| Class 10A: Porsches | First Place | Ed Pipel, 1993 Porsche 928 GTS |
| Second Place | Chris Musante, 1971 911 | |
| Third Place | Theo O’Neill, 2002 Porsche 911 Cabriolet | |
| Class 11: Off-Road and All-Terrain | First Place | David Geisinger, 1975 Porsche Safari RS |
| Class 12: Competition/Race Cars | First Place | Michael Donnelly, The Paddock, 1971 Alfa |
| Second Place | Ralph Barbagallo, 1965 Plymouth Belvedere | |
| Best in Show | ||
| Third Place | Matthew Chesanow, 1971 Chevy Chevelle | |
| Class 13: Chrysler/ Dodge/ Ply / AMC | First Place | Guy Monteforte, 1973 Cuda |
| Adam Bozzuto Cup | ||
| Second Place | Philip Kelly, 2015 Dodge Challenger R/T | |
| Third Place | Stephen Shay, 1968 AMX | |
| Class 14: Asian Cars | First Place | Scott Reinhardt, 1990 Nissan Skyline GTR |
| Second Place | Ryan Donovan, 2018 Honda Accord | |
| Class 15: Jeeps | First Place | Lisa Marquis, 1999 Jeep Wrangler |
| Car Judges Would Like to Steal | Chuck Reimel, 1924 Rolls Royce |
