The first time is the charm
Congratulations to Lysa Stanton on winning first place in the CP Division of the 2019 Ames Performance Pontiac Nationals automobile show. This year’s show was held at the Summit Motorsports Park on Aug. 3-4 in Norwalk, Ohio, and attracts hundreds of entries from all over the United States.
The show is an annual event that is limited primarily to Pontiac automobiles, and is considered to be the largest juried event of its kind in the country. Some of the other types of cars in her category included the Pontiac Astre, Sunfire, Fiero, and Solstice.
In addition to winning first place, Lysa’s beloved yellow Pontiac G3 (known as “Sunshine”) is considered to be somewhat rare. The Pontiac Motor Division of General Motors introduced the car originally as a 2009 model. Later that year, GM discontinued the Pontiac division. It is not surprising that some people were not aware that Pontiac even sold the car.
You have probably seen Lysa’s yellow 2009 Pontiac G3 around town, at the Clague House Museum, or Lilly Weston House. In addition to being active in her community, she is also president of the Westlake Historical Society.
Amazingly, this was the first time she has ever entered an event of this type, and was absolutely thrilled to win. Thanks to her dedicated “Pit Crew” and all those who helped with preparation for the show!