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Congratulations to the 2008 winners of the Open Header Contest
presented by The Press-Enterprise!

• Winner of the Loudest Open Header is Brian Buhl with his '65 Chevy Nova with a decibel meter reading of 119! When accepting his award he said that he blew his engine during the contest "but it was all worth it, Brian said. It's a good thing he won as Brian will receive a rebuilt engine donated by Wayne's Engine Rebuilders!

Winner of Open Header Contest Loudest - '65 Chevy Nova

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• Winner of the Best Sounding Open Header is Brian Boldac with his '65 Ford Mustang, back-to-back winner. Brian was also the winner in this category in 2007.
  

Open Header Contestant

What is the Open Header Contest?
Contestants pull their vehicle in front of the judges table and rev the engine to its loudest point.  These vehicles have no exhaust systems attached to the headers, thus the term "Open Header."

Where is the contest held?
The Open Header Contest will be held on 3rd Street between Arrowhead Avenue and Sierra Way next to Meadowbrook Park.

When is the contest held?
On Saturday, September 19, 2009 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Check-in begins at 2:30 p.m.

Does it cost to enter the contest?
The Open Header Contest is open to cars registered for the Route 66 Rendezvous only.  There is no cost to enter this contest.

Open Header Contest Spectators

How is the contest judged?
There are two categories: Loudest and Best Sounding. Each contestant is judged by using a decibel meter. The vehicle with the loudest reading is the winner.

What does the winner receive?
The Loudest wins a rebuilt Engine donated by Wayne's Engine Rebuilders. All other winners receive an award plaque.

The winners are announced immediately after the event.

All Events are Tentative,
Subject to Change Without Notice.