A portion of the proceeds go to support Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, according to Gary Malstrom, who is in charge of the event, with the remainder used to support the cost.
Malstrom, who lives in Hopewell Junction, grew up in Carmel. Hot Rods on the Hudson was originally held in Newburgh before being moved to Carmel five years ago, Malstrom recalled.
There were almost 100 vintage cars, according to Malstrom, and 100 trophies were available to give away. There was also a 50/50 raffle and various prizes, along with hats featuring vehicle make logos.
Among those who won a trophy was Yorktown resident Phil Pinkney, who has been interested in vintage cars for about 30 years. Pinkey, whose car is a 1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, attended Hot Rods on the Hudson for his third time, called it a “great show.”
At one point in the show, Malstrom participated in a modified version of the Ice Bucket Challenge, an ALS fundraising event that became a significant news story last week. Malstrom, who was soaked, participated in a version where proceeds are going to Maria Fareri, which is located in Valhalla.
“It was really, really, really cold,” Malstrom said. He noted that it was for a “good cause.”
Another car show is scheduled to take place in October. However, Hot Rods on the Hudson holds cruise events every Saturday until Oct. 26. The events are smaller, according to Malstrom, and include four trophies each night and 50/50 raffles.
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