On July 19, 2008, AAA Auto Salvage celebrated their 25th Anniversary as part of the Leprechaun Days celebration in Rosemount, MN.  There were a total of 110 classic cars that paid a $5 entry fee.  100% of the entry fees went towards the purchase of 2 sets of Res-Q-Jacks.  Res-Q-Jack vehicle stabilization tools are used to stabilize vehicles after a collision to safely remove the occupants and to prevent injury to First Responders.

The Rods & Wrecks show also included Air Bag demonstrations, tours of AAA, and a visit to the car crusher.  There was also a station for the kids that attended, to paint a car, that was driven in the Leprechaun Days Parade the following Saturday.  Awards were given in four categories including Best in Show.  Best in Show Runner up was a Green 1951 Chevrolet 3100 pick up, registered by Wayne and Barbara Charles.  Best in Show Champion was a Blue 1953 Studebaker Starliner, entered by Chuck Hyatt.

“We could have never imagined the turnout and the success of the 1st annual Rods & Wrecks Car Show,” says Eric Schulz of AAA.  “The Rosemount Fire Department and AAA have had and continue to have a great relationship, we are very appreciative of the equipment, says Lieutenant Chris Dyson of the Rosemount Fire Department, who is a former employee of AAA Auto Salvage.  

AAA Auto Salvage, U-Pull R Parts, Phil’s Body Shop, Crown Rental, Savemore Automotive, Master Transmission, AK Performance Graphics were all sponsors of the inaugural event.