The registration number hit 87 and that was more than enough to break to the national record for a turnout of Chargers at any Dodge Charger Registry event. There is a saying that Texans do things in a big way, and this show was a prime example of this statement. Those who attended were not disappointed in the sense that a prime example of virtually every year was represented. Here is the final count on cars by year: pre-66 (concept replica) - 1, 1966 - 16, 1967 - 9, 1968 - 11, 1969 - 12, 1970 - 10, 1971 - 8, 1972 - 3, 1973 - 13, 1974 - 2, 1975 - 0, 1976 - 0, 1977 - 2, 1978 - 0, total - 87. For Generation numbers: Replica of concept car - 1, First generation - 25, Second generation - 33, Third generation - 26, Fourth generation - 2. We had cars from 6 states (Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, Maryland, and Indiana) and owners from several more states. (Statistics submitted by Wes Pieper). Being a fan of all Chargers I was very please to see the turnout but especially third generation models. This year brought out a large increase with the third generation cars and the 73 model coming in 2nd place for attendance. I have been saying for quite a while that it would just be a matter of time before these became popular, and people would soon start to appreciate them as much as the earlier models. Well, that time has come and this show was an example of that.
The storm that came through Friday night made Saturday extremely pleasant
with unseasonably cool weather so everyone could enjoy viewing the many fine
Chargers present and talking with others about the many aspects surrounding
them. Wayne Wooten, who founded the Charger Registry, raved about his
delight with the Texas show and was extremely thankful to all of the people
who came out and displayed their Chargers. He was left speechless to say the
least, and without his help and Wes Pieper's, this event just wouldn't be
what it is today. A enormous thanks to these guys who have gone out of their
ways to put on this event and give the Dodge Charger the recognition it
deserves. In conclusion of an afternoon photo shoot the cool air was
especially noticed when about 4-O-clock, the owners mounted there trusty
steeds for a two hour cruise through the Texas Hill Country and various
stops at such namely towns as Comfort, Texas, where people enjoyed a cool
wet liquid or iced cream. Later, we all gathered poolside for some Texas
style BBQ and friendship with other Charger owners. After dinner we all
decided to go cruzin through Boerne for a scene of the nightlife and wound
up at the DQ for some cool treats where we met several Charger owners. Upon
return to the hotel, we gathered in the lobby to watch some videos that
Wayne Wooten had brought of other Charger shows around the nation. Well it
was getting about sleepy time, so it was time to head to the room, but we
got sidetracked by a festive party going on in one of the rooms. Low and
behold, it was more Charger owners celebrating a great time with friends. So
we hung out there for a while, and later went to bed. A couple of hours
later, we woke up and had breakfast at the hotel and later headed back to
the Sunday show.
Sunday brought misty rain, but that didn't hamper the diligent Charger owners. The attendance still reached about 40 cars, and brought out a few that were not there on Saturday. The show went so well that the date for next years show has already been set and the anticipation for another day of food, fun and friends is overwhelming.