2018 Motoring Challenge Winners!

Looking back over the year, it’s hard to pick one thing that stood out in my mind—though I must admit, I got a kick out of all the monster truck photos. But I think the thing that gave me the most joy was hearing about the groups of Challengers getting together and having fun. Without the interactions, without the comments and encouragement on Facebook, without the kindness you all show each other, this scavenger hunt would have fizzled out many years ago.

It takes a unique person to stick with the Challenge. I don’t blame anyone for not keeping with it. There’s a lot of life that can easily gets in the way. But I appreciate each of you, from the driver who just barely eeked out the points for a hat, to the following list of people who will soon be spending a well deserved Moss gift certificate.

Top Scores Miata and British — $250 Moss Gift Certificate!

Both grand prize winners are first-time Challengers, but don’t you dare tell them it was beginner’s luck! Megan Smith in her Miatas, and Deb and Mark Acosta in their MGB, displayed an entire year’s worth of Challenge Spirit, creativity and drive. They were amazing representatives of the fun-loving, adventure-seeking, friendly, helpful, nature we’ve come to expect from people who love to drive little sports cars. Congratulations and THANK YOU Megan, Deb and Mark!

Megan Smith — 303 points (yes, that is every point possible!) — Miata

Deb and Mark Acosta — 298 points — MGB

50 Runners-up — $50 Moss Gift Certificate!

1 — Colleen Fancher — 298 — Miata
2 — Robert Guinness —  295 — MGA
3 — Michael McClain — 290 — Miata
4 — Ann Phillips — 288 — Miata
5 — David Forvendel — 285 — Miata
6 — Robert Jasper — 282 — Triumph TR3
6 — Ritsuko and John Fraioli — 282 — MGB, MGB GT
8 — Mary and Ralph Mary Brooks — 280 — MGTD
8 — Donna and Brian Bogardus — 280 — Miata
10 — Mia and Cecil Wise — 275 — Triumph TR6, Mini
11 — Steve Sonntag — 270 — Miata
12 — Elaine and David Reeves — 269 — Miata
13 — Allen Decker — 265 — MG Midget
14 — Curtis Springstead — 255 — Miata
14 — Kathy and Marc Arnold —255 — MGB
16 — Gary Weidman — 254 — Miata
17 — Brian Turner — 253 — Miata
18 — Nancy and Paul Rolig — 252 — Miata
19 — Linda Weidman — 251 — Miata
20 — Donna Rich — 243 — MGB
21 — Neil Nebeker —240 — MGB
22 — Terri and Greg Wilkins — 239 — Miata, Fiat 124
23 — David Hutchison — 238 — MGB
24 — Edgar Moss — 235 — MG Midget
25 — Joyce Clark —234 — Miata
26 — Simon Dix — 230 — MGB, MGB GT
27 — Karen and Chris Perry — 226 — Triumph TR250
28 — Tom Penfound — 225 — Miata
29 — Wade Carrington — 221 — Miata
30 — Martin Goebel — 220 — Miata
31 — Rene and Lauren Riback — 214 — Miata
32 — Linda Myers and Bill Potvin — 213 — Miata
33 — Rob Camblin — 209 — MGB GT, MGA
34 — Barb Scharf and Edwin Bowser — 207 — Triumph Spitfire
35 — Marie and Bob Puttbach — 204 — MGB
36 — Lori and Mike Russell — 202 — Miata
37 — Robert Rushing — 200 — MGB
38 — Charles Long — 195 — MGB
39 — Scott Spooner — 188 — MGB
40 — Ken Mohlman — 187 — Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite
41 — Elaine and David Rossbach — 177 — Miata
41 —  Marjorie King — 177 — Miata
43 — Jim Fulton — 173 — Miata
44 — Andrew Hardie — 166 — MG Midget, MGC GT
45 — Jim Harris —162 — Triumph TR6
46 — Paul Dutcher — 162 — MGA
47 — Thomas P. Sim — 157 — MGB
48 — Beth Wallace — 128 — MGB GT
49 — Stephen England — 115 — Triumph TR3
50 —  Rusty Campbell — 108 — MGB

***Every year I somehow accidentally let someone slip through the cracks who deserves to be on this list. If this is you, I apologize! Please email me and I will make sure you get a gift certificate! (motoringchallenge@mossmotors.com)

And here’s a small sampling of the photos submitted for the 2018 Moss Motoring Challenge. Here at Moss, we do love cars, that’s for darn sure. But you’ll notice our favorite pictures often have drivers, navigators and friends in them. It just goes to show, the Challenge is more fun with you in it! See you in 2019!

This isn’t a mistake. Elaine and David Rossbach shot this in 2018. They were the inspiration for what will likely be 2019’s most difficult destination!