LeMay Museum Groundbreaking June 2010

On June 10, 2010, history was made and dreams of this vision became a reality. Hundreds gathered at the soon-to-be new location of the LeMay Museum in Tacoma, WA next to the Tacoma Dome for the groundbreaking ceremony. Touching speeches were given by Nancy LeMay, President and CEO of the LeMay Museum David Madeira, and WA State Governor Christine Gregoire. Members of Harold and Nancy LeMay's family were present to celebrate the occasion, as well as many, many others who have worked hard over the years to support and even sponsor the museum.
Hagerty support was on the scene! From left to right: Liz Holdeman, Nigel Matthews, myself and Norm Lee.
First to break ground and dig into the earth included Nancy LeMay, WA State Governor Christine Gregoire and Mayor of Tacoma Marilyn Strickland, among others.
Hagerty's own Norm Lee (middle, in blue) didn't miss out on the opportunity to help break ground! Way to go! Shown with Norm are other LeMay Museum sponsors and members of the board, including Scot Keller and David Madeira.

Hagerty is a proud sponsor of the LeMay Museum. Please check out www.lemaymuseum.org for more information and ways you can get involved. Thanks for your support!

18th Annual El Camino & Chevelle Show

Out at King Charley's Drive-In off Hwy 9 in Snohomish, WA, the El Camino Classics Car club held their annual show. Well over 100 El Camino's and Chevelle's gathered on the Drive-In's property. Many drove in from all around the area, including Vancouver BC and Portland! Other members of Yesterday's El Camino/Chevelle Car Club attended the event as well. El Camino Classics member and show organizer Gary Countryman, celebrated his birthday at the show and cake was passed around to all. A fabulous awards ceremony concluded the show later in the afternoon. Two of the trophies were sponsored by Hagerty - check out those lucky trophy winners below!

1st Place '70-'72 El Camino trophy sponsored by Hagerty went to our very own Hagerty insured's Tom and Nancy Prettyman!

2nd Place '70-'72 Chevelle trophy sponsored by Hagerty went to Jim and LaDona Hughes! Congratulations everyone!

Rose City Round-Up 2010

The Driven Dead Car Club held their 3rd Annual show at the Jubitz Travel Center in Portland, OR. The show consisted of Rat Rods galore! Other custom creations, a few classics and some motorcycles filled the parking lots. The show has expanded so much over the past couple of years, that the back parking lot needed to be filled as well as the front! Bands were brought in in the afternoon and played well into the night. In spite of the cloudy weather all day, this didn't stop spectators from having a good time. The Driven Dead Car Club of Portland knows how to throw a car show...and a party!

4th Annual Big Rock Classic Car & Bike Show

The Big Rock show celebrated its 4th and largest year this year, which is held at the Safeway parking lot in Duvall, WA. Show organizer and Safeway manager, Roger Jones, couldn't have asked for better weather or a better turnout! The show attracted many spectators from around the area as well as a wide variety of vehicles and motorcycles. A couple of cars which caught a lot of attention, included the Toxic Taxi (shown below) with antique suitcases and smoke coming off of the roof, not to mention one heck of an engine! Another interesting and unique vehicle was Ben Harrison's 3-wheeled trike creation (last pictures shown) which always draws a crowd!