Tulsa Route 66 Centennial Parade
As mentioned in last month’s newsletter, the Centennial Parade was a huge hit. The Tulsa event set the new Guiness World Record for parades with 3,596 cars. Dennis Felts submitted a few notes and photos. He attended with friends and family. His cousin John Durkee, a storm chaser for Channel 6, took the photos. Dennis was driving his blue & white ’55 Chevy, Cameron Felts was driving their ’59 Edsel and daughter Stephanie drove their ’57 Chevy Wagon, his wife Marilyn’s favorite.
Although it was considered a success, there were many who pre-registered and paid but were not allowed to participate, as there was already a very long waiting line before starting. Some were very upset. The organizers eventually refunded all participants’ registration fees.
Salina Car Show/Cruise Night
The Salina show had a good turnout with 79 entries; including 26 OCCC Members with 21 entries, winning TOP Club Participa-tion, a large, very cool metal sign and $100, which was donated back to the show hosts. Members who entered were: Donavan Wagoner-’67 Coronet, Robert Thompson-’68 Camaro, Jerry Ingram-’69 Camaro Top Muscle Car, Doyle Cole-’70 Mustang, Jim Cole-’87 Monte Carlo, Wayne Cole-’69 GMC Pickup, Dennis Felts-’69 Road Runner Police Choice, Mark Hayes-’55 Chevy Pickup, Skip McDowell-’91 S10 Pickup, Heather Early-’73 VW, Hailee Clark-’74 VW, Steve Dodson-‘67 Chevelle, Scott & Kristy Chisum-’20 Camaro, Martin McNeeley- S15 GMC Pickup, Darrell Murray & son Nic-’69 Coronet, Donna Plumlee-’57 Chevy, JD Morrison-’08 Charger, David DeCamp-’08/Corvette, shown by Crystal, David DeCamp-’23 T-Bucket, shown by Daisy, Best Rat Rod, and Christy DeCamp and Mark-’89 Chevy Pickup, shown by Zoey. Just visiting was Ray Farquharson. Photos courtesy of Doyle Cole.
June Meeting
Eighteen members attended. Wayne reviewed the final Founder’s Day figures, including compliments received and sales of shirts, caps, water, and pop. Remaining T-shirts are now $7 until the next meeting, after which they will be donated to Mazzio’s workers and others. The club also donated $400 to the school for use of the dome.
Members discussed the Tulsa Route 66 Centennial Parade, the Mecum auction in Tulsa—where Cindy and Bill Foreman attended for the first time and were surprised by some of the high prices—and other recent shows. The Muskogee Crusn’ Angels show had 69 entries, about half its usual turnout, due to rain; no OCCC members attended.
Members planned a July 11 cruise to Rockin’ P BBQ in Tahlequah, a newer restaurant located at the stockyards and rodeo arena.
Members also discussed the upcoming 2026 Club Picnic. Wayne will confirm the date and location.
Ron Barfield won the door prize but waited briefly to announce it, leaving everyone puzzled for a moment.
Siloam Springs
The Siloam Springs show at New Life Church had about 60 entries. Outlaw Cruisers attending were: Jim Cole (TOP 25), Doyle Cole, Wayne Cole, Robert Thompson (Board Choice) and Billy Simpson. Photos courtesy of Doyle Cole.
Ft Gibson Historic Auto Show
The 32nd Annual Show started off with a bit of rain, then cleared up and turned very warm and humid, had either 89 or 98 entries. Three Outlaw Cruisers attended and all were winners. Todd Boney,1st Place in his red 1987 Buick Regal Turbo; Chuck Bengtson, 2nd Place in his blue 1967 Plymouth Barracuda; and Dennis Felts, 1st Place in his 1993 Black Fox Body Mustang Convertible. Photos courtesy of Dennis Felts and Doyle Cole (from Facebook). You can also see photos of most of the cars on the Chamber Facebook page.
Outlaw Cruisers Car Club 