{"id":99702,"date":"2014-04-15T03:48:44","date_gmt":"2014-04-15T10:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bangshift.com\/?p=99702"},"modified":"2015-06-25T14:09:22","modified_gmt":"2015-06-25T21:09:22","slug":"show-coverage-eric-crash-layne-memorial-car-show-benefit-als-association","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bangshift.com\/general-news\/event-coverage\/show-coverage-eric-crash-layne-memorial-car-show-benefit-als-association\/","title":{"rendered":"Show Coverage: The Eric \u201cCrash\u201d Layne Memorial Car Show – A Benefit for the ALS Association"},"content":{"rendered":"
(Words and photos by Tommy Lee Byrd) –\u00a0Part two of Tommy Lee Byrd\u2019s car guy weekend involved a hometown car show in Dayton, Tennessee. The proximity of the event allowed the whole family to participate, as you will see in the gallery.<\/p>\n
The event is a benefit car show, in memory of Eric \u201cCrash\u201d Layne. Eric was a car guy who fought a hard battle with Lou Gherig\u2019s disease. All proceeds from the show go directly to the ALS Association, an organization that helps individuals (and families) that are struggling with Lou Gherig\u2019s disease. Eric passed away in 2011, but not before his mother (Annie) and step father (Charles) had his 1972 Plymouth \u2018Cuda restored. The \u2018Cuda was originally a small block car, but his dream was to make it a Hemi car\u2014Charles did just that, shoehorning a Mopar Performance crate engine into the E-body engine bay. The \u2018Cuda is always on display at any of Eric\u2019s memorial events, as well as other local car shows and cruise in events.<\/p>\n
The weather was absolutely perfect for a car show, and lots of folks came out to take part in the benefit show. Tommy Lee Byrd participated with his \u201964 Corvette, while his wife Christina drove a \u201964 Malibu more-door. Their daughter, Carlee, debuted her new ride, a Buick pedal car converted into a stroller.<\/p>\n
Hit the link for TLB\u2019s gallery from the Eric \u201cCrash\u201d Layne Memorial Car Show –<\/strong><\/p>\n LINK:
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