8th Annual Benefit Custom Car & Bike Show
- cstormycvo
- Jul 22
- 3 min read
What a Ride!
The 8th Annual Benefit Custom Car & Bike Show was nothing short of extraordinary—and thanks to the unwavering dedication of our Car Show Committee, volunteers, sponsors, and community, we raised a record-breaking $112,000 to support York County Veterans Outreach!
From start to finish, the day was filled with energy, heart, and horsepower. One of the most touching moments was welcoming U.S. Army SGT Howard "Bud" Pressel Jr., a 101-year-old WWII Veteran, as our esteemed Grand Marshal. What an honor it was to celebrate with a true American hero.
Guests enjoyed everything from free coffee and donuts to sno-cones, toe-tapping tunes by JC Fisher Band, and a fantastic mix of silent and live auction items, with our friends at Hess Auctioneers LLC leading the charge.
A heartfelt thank-you goes out to the Church of the Open Door, our generous host, and to our Event Sponsors: The Center for Dental Excellence, Gordon Bell Associates, Gohn & Stambaugh and Pennsylvania American Water
Please show your support by visiting the incredible sponsors listed below—we truly couldn’t do this without them.
Until next year, keep your engines running and your hearts open.
About our 2025 Grand Marshal Howard "Bud" Pressel Jr.
Our 101-year-old 2025 Grand Marshal is a WWII U.S. Army Sergeant Veteran, Howard “Bud” Pressel Jr.
Sergeant Pressel was inducted into the U.S. Army Air Corps on March 6, 1943, and served with distinction as an aerial gunner in the tail turret of a B-24 Liberator, flying missions over Germany with the 15th Air Force during World War II.
On February 7, 1945, during a bombing mission, Bud’s aircraft was shot down. He sustained injuries and was captured by German forces, spending time in a POW camp before being liberated by General George S. Patton’s Army.
For his bravery and sacrifice, Sgt. Pressel was awarded the Prisoner of War Medal. Then, 80 years later, after years of perseverance and recognition efforts, he was formally awarded the Purple Heart on January 29, 2025, for the wounds he sustained in combat.
We are deeply honored to recognize and celebrate this American hero as our Grand Marshal.
Event Sponsors
Four Star General Sponsors
The Church of the Open Door
Kinsley Construction
Maple Grove Raceway
Lieutenant General Sponsors
American Legion Ladies Auxiliary 605 Dallastown
Billet Industries
Eleven Oaks Farm
Harley-Davidson Motor Cycles
Kratos
KRB Machinery
MPL Law Firm
O'Brien's Fuel and Service
Colonel Sponsors
Abel Construction Co.
Barb & Trae Sipe
Big Bob's Barbeque
CH&N Site Construction
Chick & Karen Renn
Nedette & Jerry Otterbein
Michael & Jennifer Ormond
Cars & Trucks + Stuff
Tanya and Kim Abel
JLS Automation
York County Corvette Club
T&W Traffic Control
Lamar Advertising Co.
Republic Services
Gem Boutique
Major Sponsors
Andy's Automotive Service
Architectural Doors & Hardware Inc.
Barry L. Abel
Bruce and Vicki Eilenberger
Ciocca Automotive
Core & Main
Darrel Lehman Dump Truck Services LLC.
Den's Service Center
Don's Cycle
Double Dog Communications
Franklin Stevens Jewelers
Framer's Workshop
Gettysburg Trading Post
Hess Auctioneers, LLC
Julie Hemler State Farm Agency
Monarch Products Co. Inc.
Mount Zion Offroad
River's Truck Center
Storage Construction
Susquehanna Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Thornton Auto Group
Unique Chauffered Services
Wrightsville Social Club
The Shenenberger Family
SWF Industrial
Susquehanna Post 2493 VFW
Legacy Innovations
John Woodward
Site Design Concepts Inc.
LFx2 Metalworks
Captain Sponsor
Athletic Lettering
Sons of the American Legion Squadron 605 Dallastown
Dr. Jack Bentivegna DMD
Dennis and Anita Grove
Rettew
York County Solid Waste Authority
Cool Creek Golf Course
Shaffer Autobody
Pleasureville American Legion Post 799
Senior Life York
W. Craig Adams Contractor Inc.
Highway Equipment and Supply Co.
Flyway Excavating
Red Lion Elks Riders 1592
Dale Therit Catering
York Volkswagen
Sigma Engineered Solutions
Lieutenant Sponsors
1st Capital Detachment Marine Corps League
Hanover AMVETS Post 22
Egstolzfus Homes, LLC
Tamra & Paul Peroni
Investment Toys for Big Boys
Riverview Mechanical
Chad K. Smith
Wecker’s Flooring, L.L.C.
Stoner Car Care
Ron and Jeanne Bailey
Becky and Jeffrey Foust
Keystone Nationals
Jill and Edward Heindel
Julie and Mike Glusco
Stephen Vrabel
Suburban Bowlerama
Ruppert Landscape
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