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Kuxhouse Receives Lois Hafford Award At BARS Let's Go Racing Show

(Waukegan, IL, May 4, 2025)--Jimmy Uttech Jr. of Kenosha took top honors receiving the Larry Roebuck Best Appearing Overall Award at the 45th Annual Let's Go Racing Motorsports & Custom Car Show Presented by Larry Roebuck.
Uttech, a former dirt track racer on the MRA and IRA circuits including his home track Wilmot Raceway(formerly Kenosha County Speedway), brought his SC/RAMBLER to Waukegan Harbor Marina and Green Town On The Rocks ironically registering as the final entry.
The finally detailed street car drew a lot of attention from fellow exhibitors and fans a like. "This is a pleasant surprise," said Uttech, receiving the traditional clock plaque from Mike Babicz, show promoter/coordinator, and Roebuck. "This is really special knowing the history of the show and having been in it several times over the years."
Showing his sense of "giving back," shortly after having some pictures taken, Uttech took a special fan he just met for a ride around the lakefront and harbor.
Second generation race car driver Tyler Kuxhouse of Antioch, IL received the Lois Hafford Memorial Spirt Of Racing Award from the Hafford Family for his Wisconsin WingLESS sprint car.
Jacob Irwin of Genoa City, 15-years-old, with his IRA Lightning Sprint received the first annual Steve Sinclair Young Racer Future Star Award.
Colin Sivia, 13-year-old 7th grader in his rookie season of IRA Lightning Sprints and a fourth generation racer, received the Young Racer Best Appearing Overall Award.
Top 10 Recognition awards were received by Rob Mathews of Waukegan, IL 1948 Mercury; Clayton Rossmann of Wadsworth, IL IRA 410 Winged Outlaw Sprint Car; Russ Fowler of Beach Park, IL 1948 Ford; Rob Olson of Lindenhurst, IL street stock; Tom Eller of Pleasant Prairie, wingLESS sprint car; Jon and Diana Fishman of Waukegan, IL, original owners of 1981 Dodge D-50 Pickup; Scott Carpenter of Pleasant Prairie, rookie in street stocks and Mike Sivia of Zion, IL 1937 Chevy.
Tony Deieso of Zion, IL brought his unique "ugliest and loudest" street machine, as termed by Roebuck in recognizing him with a special top 10 award.
All show participants received traditional hats from marketing partner Eddy and Debbie Boyd of MLS Auto Clinic in Paddock Lake. Attendees received an assortment of items courtesy of Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts.
Show marketing partners included Interstate Racing Association and Steve Sinclair; Force 1 Performance; JAX Helmet Designs; A Main Apparel & Diecast; Body Craft of Antioch, IL; Goodwin Performance of Zion, IL; B&L Office Furniture of Kenosha; Great Lakes Dragaway; Whitmore's Towing & Recovery Service of Waukegan, Midwest Motorcoach/Olson Transportation of Gurnee, IL; Lake County Hose & Equipment of Beach Park, Hartnell Chevrolet of Salem; Game Day Men's Health of Vernon Hills; and People Architectural Group of Mundelein, IL.
"We appreciate everyone coming out," said Babicz, noting last year's first time at the Harbor Marina had temperatures in the 30s when the show began, and this year it was a increase to the 50s. "The cooperation of everyone with the Waukegan Harbor Marina administration and staff, Green Town on the Rocks, and of course, those who brought cars as well as the fans who came to see them, plus our great marketing partners, made the show a success once again. Plans are underway to return again in 2026."
"I especially thank Larry Roebuck whose support and participation has been seen every year since the show began at Belvidere Mall in Waukegan when Larry was competing at now closed Waukegan Speedway," Babicz said, noting Roebuck of Beach Park had his 1962 Chevy in the show again. "His continued involvement in helping to spread the word to his fellow car show enthusiasts, plus assisting with a lot of support and behind the scenes work helps to make this happen each year."
Music and entertainment were provided by Bill's Little Big Band and Most Wanted bands. Chicken and Tacos Food Truck was on hand.
The 46th BARS Let's Go Racing Motorsports & Custom Car Show Presented by Larry Roebuck will be held on Father's Day, Sunday, June 21, 2026.

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