2nd Annual Dartmouth Veteran's Car Show

Norman Gunderson and his buddies at the Darmouth Veteran’s Advisory Board hosted their 2nd Annual Dartmouth Car Show to benefit Veteran’s and Factory Five Racing sponsored this worthy cause.  The car show was held on Saturday, May 16th, and despite threatening skies, over 60 cars showed up to raise money for Veterans.  Check out the YouTube video below.

For more information on next year’s show or to help, you can contact norman at badtempest67@yahoo.com.

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Norman presented Factory Five with this commemorative coin and dash plaque.

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Norman Gunderson with Factory Five President Dave Smith.

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