The first annual Hennessey Hood & Hydraulics Show bounced into town on Saturday, September 13, and turned Mitchell Road into something between a car carnival and a block party.
More than 50 cars and 9 hoppers rolled in from Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, and Texas, each one shinier, lower, and more detailed than the last. Promoters Harold Shaw and Ashley Zielny pulled together a show unlike anything Hennessey has seen before, with rides ranging from a classic 1938 Chevrolet to lowriders so customized they looked like rolling pieces of art.
The Showstopper: Hopper Competition
If the chrome and paint jobs weren’t enough, the hopper contest had the crowd roaring. Cars launched themselves skyward like hydraulic kangaroos, while officials measured each jump with what looked like the world’s largest yardstick. The higher the hop, the louder the cheers—and the more people wondered how those suspensions survived.
More Than a Car Show
Several hundred spectators lined the showgrounds, grabbing food from trucks, browsing vendor booths, and vibing with the DJ’s playlist. It was equal parts car show, community party, and physics experiment. One thing’s for sure—Hennessey proved that even cars know how to dance. Photos by AAH Jack Quirk
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