$1,000 for Hospice of Baton Rouge and donated money to the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Gerry Lane’s name. Two lucky participants also went home with $600 cash so if you want in on the action be sure to register for the 48th Annual R.O.D.S. Run to be held March 20-21, 2026, at Gerry Lane Cadillac and the Hampton Inn in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Bobby Spann Secretary R.O.D.S. Car Club Bobby, Thanks for keeping us informed and letting everyone know street rodding is alive and well in the South. — ED Signing Up Recently I went to a car show in Springfield, Missouri, with the West Missouri State Representative Walt Kruger and the Iowa State Representative Kirby Moon. There
sound system. Volunteers from Hospice of Baton Rouge were sell- ing 50/50 tickets and we also had a silent auction going on to bene- fit Hospice and the Mary Bird Cancer Center. The 50/50 pot was $1,500 and this year we raised Stanley was on hand doing inspections all weekend and retired NSRA State Rep, Larry Teal also attended the event. NSRA Division Director Ed Chopin presented retiring Safety Inspector Kenny Angelo with a merit award for his many years of service in South Louisiana. The new State Inspector, Steve
were 150 cars and vendors at the show along with Santa and Mrs. Clause. We signed up some new members and did some renewals. We also passed out the 2026 NSRA Event Schedule. Keith Krogmeier, NSRA West Central Division Director Keith, The lingering question is, did Santa and Mrs. Clause sign up for membership? I’m sure their high- flying sleigh would be a hit at any show. — ED
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