Ten-year-old Braxton Chubb, a fifth grader at Chase County Schools, won this year’s People’s Choice award with his 1971 Yamaha Mini Enduro 60. (Johnson Publications photo)
Trophy winners in the fair’s motorcycle show on Saturday were, front from left, People’s Choice winner Braxton Chubb and Adler Chubb, back from left, Larry Larson, Dave Irey, Tim Tegeler, Troy Brandt and Justin Herrick. (Johnson Publications photo)
Motorcycles shine on warm fair afternoon
On a very warm Saturday afternoon, entries in the fair’s motorcycle show shone brightly along the main walkway to the fairgrounds.
Onlookers enjoyed 23 different bikes for viewing, and were able to vote for a favorite in the People’s Choice competition.
That honor went to young 10-year-old Braxton Chubb of Imperial with his 1971 Yamaha Mini Enduro 60. He also won the mini division with his Yamaha.
A former Imperial resident, Larry Larson, won the trophy for riding the most miles to Imperial for the show. He came from Taos, New Mexico, where he now resides, and traveled 460 miles.
Each winner received a trophy plaque with photo space for their award winning motorcycle.
Coordinator Dave Irey said entries were close to last year’s show, which drew 24 bikes. A winner was picked by a panel of judges in seven divisions.
The contest is sponsored each year by District 12 ABATE, which stands for American Bikers Aiming Toward Education.
Here is the full list of trophy winners.
People’s Choice—Braxton Chubb, Imperial, 1971 Yamaha Mini Enduro 60.
Domestic—Justin Herrick, North Platte, 2005 Harley Road King.
Metric—Troy Brandt, Imperial, 1976 Moto Guzzi.
Mini—Braxton Chubb, Imperial, 1971 Yamaha Mini Enduro 60.
Pre-70—Tim Tegeler, North Platte, 1968 Harley FLH.
Trike—Dave Irey, Imperial, 2019 Harley Free Wheeler.
Modified—Adler Chubb, Imperial, 1999 Yamaha PW50.
Most Miles—Larry Larson, Taos, New Mexico, 460 miles on a 2006 Harley FDWG.