Chrome, Classics & Community: 8th Annual Car Show Draws a Crowd at Ben’s Brick Oven Pizza
The sun was shining, the engines were roaring, and the pizza was piping hot as Ben’s Brick Oven Pizza celebrated its 8th Annual Customer Appreciation Day with a show-stopping car show that drew nearly 100 gleaming classics and crowd-pleasers. The turnout this year was incredible, and there were some amazing cars on display.
Held on a blazing hot and sunny Saturday, the event transformed the restaurant’s parking lot and adjacent gravel lot into a nostalgic showcase of chrome, horsepower, and history. Car lovers of all ages strolled the rows of polished paint jobs, custom builds, and vintage beauty, all while enjoying music, giveaways, slices of Ben’s famous wood-fired pizza and mile-high soft-serve ice cream cones.
“This is our way of saying thank you to our customers and the community that supports us,” said Ben Skoglund, owner of Ben’s Brick Oven Pizza.
Throughout the day, attendees voted for their favorites in a variety of fun categories. When the votes were counted and the dust settled, the awards went to:
- Most Creative: 1929 Ford Model A displayed by Greg Gonzales – a true nod to ingenuity and style.
- Loudest Ride: 1937 Ford Coast to Coast displayed by Jason Wilkat – drawing cheers every time it rumbled to life.
- Best Car Overall: 1940 Ford Sedan displayed by Clark Easdon – admired for its pristine condition and timeless appeal.
- Rusty’s Choice: 1950 Hudson displayed by Robert Feranadez – a sentimental favorite of a longtime local car buff.
- Best Truck: 1959 Chevy Apache displayed by Brock Masters – a stunning example of classic American pickup power.
- People’s Choice: 1970 Cougar XR-7 displayed by Jeff McCollum – a fan favorite among the crowd that had gathered for the afternoon.
- Ben’s Choice: 1970 Nova displayed by Don Dun – the personal pick of the man behind the pizza.
- Oldest Car: 1916 Ford Model T displayed by Larry Robley – a century-old treasure that still turns heads.
From Model Ts to muscle cars, the show offered something for everyone—plus a few sunburns and lots of full stomachs. With music playing and pizza boxes flying off the shelves, it was clear that the combination of classic cars and community spirit remains a winning recipe.
Ben plans to keep the tradition alive for years to come, with hopes of topping 100 cars at next year’s event, currently scheduled for June 20, 2026. Watch the Lost Creek Sentinel for more information as the date draws near!
Every car has a story, and every person with a car on display has a passion. Ben is just happy to bring them together.
A huge thank you to Ben and his staff for allowing the Lost Creek Sentinel to be part of their celebration! We’ll see you next year!
ROGGEN: RCLIF 5th Annual Golf Tournament
Never up, never in. That couldn’t be said of the fourteen four-man (and woman) teams who showed up bright and early to the fifth annual RCLIF Gunga Galunga Big Hitter Scramble. The annual fundraising golf tournament was held at the Quail Dunes Golf Course in Fort Morgan last Saturday. Golfers enjoyed the beautiful course bathed in plentiful sunshine, while supporting efforts to construct a community building in rural Roggen.
After enjoying breakfast burritos, teams headed off in search of the green. The atmosphere was kept light and fun, with each team being assigned a team name from the movie, “Caddyshack.” Adding to the amusement, some players opted to partake in the poker run, receiving a total of 8 cards with which to make their best hand of 5. The winner would receive half the pot. Players tried to grip it and rip it, with the hole-in-one prize of $10,000 on the line. Well, there’s always next year.
For those who knew they needed to drive for show, putt for dough, there was string available for purchase, to aid in those pesky putts. Mulligan tickets were also sold for a little extra security. Golf carts and range balls were provided to ease and speed the process along. A lot of laughs were had and memories made, as tunes played from golf carts.
After 18 holes, golfers were ready for lunch and two included drinks in the air-conditioned clubhouse. As they ate, the game prizes for Longest Drive, Nearest to the Pin, Nearest to the “Caddyshack” Gopher, Longest Putt, and Random Golfclub Number for Entire Hole were awarded. The best dressed team strutted their threads as they collected their prize. The winner of the drawing for 250 pounds of Berkshire pork claimed their bacon, and the poker hand was played to its conclusion.
Thank you to all who came out to support us!
Come to Ben’s Pizza in Hudson on Wednesday, July 23 (all day, dine-in or carry out) to support us. Just mention RCLIF at checkout, and we will receive proceeds back.
LOCHBUIE: Quik Trip Grand Opening
Town officials and citizens of Lochbuie welcomed the opening of Quik Trip on June 26th. The new store is located at Bonanza and 168th Avenue. QT is loved for its lower gas prices and cool on-tap coffee options, both hot and cold, but did you also know that Quik Trip is a designated Safe Place location that provides a safe haven for youth in crisis? At-risk youth can enter a QT store, ask for help, and be connected with a local youth service agency for support. This partnership with the National Safe Place Network has been active for over 30 years. Welcome Quik Trip and thank you for being part of such a great program!
The recent opening of Quik Trip brought with it the need for the very first traffic signal in Lochbuie. Located at Bonanza and 168th Avenue, the new signal is a big step in improving traffic safety and flow.
Staying fit and healthy just got a bit easier! Lochbuie residents can now enjoy discounted annual passes to the Brighton or Fort Lupton Rec Centers! Visit Lochbuie Town Hall to get your proof of residency letter and then choose one of the three pass options that best suits your needs: single, couple or family.
Police Department Honored with Prestigious American Spirit Award
The Keenesburg Police Department, under the dedicated leadership of Chief James Jensen, has been awarded the American Spirit Award by the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police—a high honor recognizing exceptional law enforcement service in small communities.
This annual award is presented to a police department serving a population under 10,000, facing significant challenges such as limited manpower, financial constraints, or minimal resources.
Despite these obstacles, Chief Jensen and his team have consistently demonstrated professionalism, resilience, and a deep commitment to the people of Keenesburg.
More than just protecting their town, the Keenesburg PD has built a true partnership with the community, embodying the values of Excellence, Fairness, Partnership, Stewardship, and Transparency. Operating under a badge that reflects the area’s proud ranching and farming heritage, the department has become a model of what community policing should look like.
The award celebrates not only the leadership of Chief Jensen but also the unwavering dedication of the officers and staff who serve beside him. Their collective efforts are making Keenesburg one of Colorado’s safest and most connected communities.
Congratulations to Chief Jensen and the entire Keenesburg PD for this well-deserved recognition—and thank you for your ongoing service and unwavering support of the communities of southeast Weld County.
