Imposter had fit and finish that you would expect from Foose. The level on integration was spectacular. What alot of you that weren't there didn't see it they had a stock 65 Impala in the display as well with lines drawn on it showing where all the sections were taken out of the body. That was genius. Aside from that, in my opinion when Chip brings a car for the Ridler award he has a huge lead in judging before the car is even unload from the hauler.
I still think visual appeal should be a major part of the criteria. Based on that and if you could be impartial when Foose's name is on the car I don't think Imposter would have won. There was a very strong field of cars there. It was a great show. I hadn't been there since 1992 when I was with a car that made the final group. (Before Official Great 8 designation). I think I will be back every year now. Congrats to all those that made the Great 8 and to Chip and the win!
On another note, I wanted to say that the best part of the show to me wasn't even one of the cars. I obviously spent some time in the Great 8 area Saturday. All the time I was there I noticed the owner of the Big Oak Garage 65 Dart. His name is Willie Maise. I could not help but notice what a fantastic time he was having the whole time he was there. He truly enjoyed talking to people about the car and was so proud. He was laughing and smiling every time I saw him. Anything competitive brings alot of drama, especially indoor car shows with this type of award. On the outside it looked as though he could have cared less. He was proud of his car, proud they made the great 8 and was having a blast. That's what this is all about in my opinion. So for Will Posey and Big Oak Garage, not only did they build a fantastic car, they made one owner a very happy and satisfied and gave him a weekend he will I'm sure remember the rest of his life!
