CJ’s 10th Customer Appreciation Day shatters records!

Posted on 16. Aug, 2010 by Andy in Car Shows, News

CJ Pony Parts raised a total of $19,200 for the Penn State Hershey Four Diamonds Fund, putting them over their $1,000,000 goal!

We are very happy to announce that our 10th annual Customer Appreciation Day was a HUGE success! Over 500 Mustangs were in attendance for our show, breaking our previous year record of 469 Mustangs. Everyone really stepped up and made this our best show ever!

We had set a goal of raising $10,000 for the Penn State Hershey Four Diamonds Fund, and SHATTERED that goal with a whopping $19,200! Thank you to everyone who helped by donating money, buying t-shirts, buying parts or participating in our raffles. The money is going to a truly GREAT cause!

The weather on Saturday was perfect for a car show. Before the 9am show start time, we easily had 200+ Mustangs registered and on display. By noon, we were running low on spots as we approached 500 Mustangs. We got creative and ended up finding a spot for each and every Mustang that showed up. Here are the official winner results for Customer Appreciation Day 2010:

BEST OF SHOW

Best of Show winner, Bill M. (right), alongside Service Department manager Bill Tumas (center) and CJ Pony Parts owner, Jay Zeigler (left).

Bill M. (1986 Orange GT)

Best of Show winner Bill M. along side his 1986 Orange Mustang GT.

Early Model

1st – Coeorse R. (1968 Red California Special)
2nd – Allan P. (1969 Red Mach 1)
3rd – Bill P. (1970 Orange BOSS 302)

Fox Body

1st – Richard F. (1985 Gray GT)
2nd – Jim G. (1987 Purple/White GT)
3rd – Iams G. (1988 Black/Gold Saleen)

Late Model

1st – Joe B. (2004 Black Cobra)
2nd – Ricco M. (2002 Silver GT)
3rd – Brad Z. (2002 Red GT)

2005-2011

1st – John S. (2006 Orange/Silver GT)
2nd – Bill C. (2006 Black GT)
3rd – Eric I. (2010 Grabber Blue GT500)

We have many people to thank for making this such a great event. First and foremost, we want to thank OUR CUSTOMERS! Without you, none of this would be possible! Next, we want to thank our vendors and employees for their help and support leading up to and during the event. There is so much work done behind the scenes to make Customer Appreciation Day go as smoothly as possible, and we could not do it without the support and generosity of our vendors, and the hard work of our employees. We also want to thank the volunteers from Central Dauphin High School’s Four Diamonds chapter, as well as our employee family members. There are always more jobs to do on CAD then we have staff to handle, so it is very inspiring that we have so much volunteer support every year! A few other special thank yous go out to:

-The Eclectics (live music)
-Huffy the Clown (entertainer/sound equipment)
-Glenn Hill (our DJ/announcer)
-Tony Intrieri & his Mach 1 Mustang (Bullrun VIP)
-West Hanover Fire Dept./Fire Police

Again, thank you to everyone for making this day possible. We love putting on this event and hope to keep doing it for another 25 years! See you next year!

Tags: Car Show, Charity, CJ Pony Parts, CJ Pony Service, Customer Car, Event, Ford, Ford Mustang, Ford Racing

22 Responses to “CJ’s 10th Customer Appreciation Day shatters records!”

Cheryl

16. Aug, 2010

Thanks for a great time! The cars and the people made the overpriced crappy hotel and the drive through lots of construction well worth the trip! What a huge turnout Looking forward to the next one! The weather was perfect and we’ll definitely get there earlier for a better parking spot next time. Great day!

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Charlotte

16. Aug, 2010

My husband and I and another couple drove out for the day. The weather was so nice and what a large variety of cars to look at. This was the most organized event I’ve ever been to. We had a wonderful time and I’m sure we’ll be back for more.

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Glenn

16. Aug, 2010

Another awesome event. Thank YOU, CJ’s! Here’s to another 25!

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Jeff

16. Aug, 2010

3rd year with a Mustang, 3rd great CAD at CJ’s. See you in 2011!

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Ricco Mayoral

16. Aug, 2010

Super Awesome day ( a 300 mile run) and absolutely beautiful cars. Bought me some needed items and to my surprise the people loved my 02 SSS (Satin Sliver Sleeper) and won 2nd place SN95 Mustang. Thanks to all those who voted for my baby. You Folks, CJ Pony and Tri-State Stallions ROCK!!!

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Brian Phillips

16. Aug, 2010

We would just like to thank everyone at cj pony parts and their volunteers who helped out for an unbelievable day. I had some bad luck with my pony 2 days before the show but I still wanted to bring it and put it in the stables with the rest. See everyone next year and have fun getting ready.

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New Gal On The Block

16. Aug, 2010

This was the first CAD I attended. CJ Pony Parts, you are first class. ♥ I was amazed at how all but every car there was in decent or better condition, no junk. And to the PSP, let the boys have a little fun when they’re leaving, it wasn’t hurting anyone…Thank you so much for putting on a great day for all in attendance! ☺☺

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John

16. Aug, 2010

was glad to be a part of it!

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Daphne

16. Aug, 2010

So cool to see a picture of our car among the rest of the beautiful Mustangs that were at the show on Saturday. You made my husband’s day! (65 T-5 Fastback k-Code)

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Jeremy

16. Aug, 2010

Gotta make this next year. Any cruises to BSD this fall?

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mark

17. Aug, 2010

My first show! I had a GREAT time!!!

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Chris Allen

17. Aug, 2010

Thanks CJ’s for the awesome event. Here’s a quick video I put together of some cars leaving the show: http://www.youtube.com/user/DriftLogix

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YeloPony

17. Aug, 2010

WOO HOO!.. My ride got it’s own photo!.. Thanks for the compliment guys, and it was a great show! Can’t wait till next year!

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Kathy Armstrong

18. Aug, 2010

Thanks CJs for another great day. Mustang Club of Central PA (16 cars). Kathy Armstrong, president

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Andy South

18. Aug, 2010

Thanks for the great show,was suprised to see my car in a photo,although the shelby gt-350 was the focus of the pic!!!I had the 98 mustang convertible and made the drive from Chambersburg Pa.I would like to fix the cosmetic issues my car has and actually put it in the show for judging by my peers.Thanks for a wonderful event and see you next year for sure.Now if we could only get a local chapter for MCA down here!!!

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kathy palmer

19. Aug, 2010

The 69 mach 1 on your home page and 2nd place winner ,who somehow took home his registration belongs to allan p.

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Andy

19. Aug, 2010

Thanks for identifying our mystery trophy holder, Kathy!

I have no idea how he got his registration info sheet back. His name has been rightfully placed into the post.

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Steve Hall

20. Aug, 2010

Had an awesome day!! Had a blast with Joe B., John F.,Mike F. & Rodney. Thanks to CJ Pony Parts for all the cool chrome accessories for engine compartment. Can’t wait for you guys to put on my GT500 exhaust! Thanks Sue, for coming over & all your support!! See ya next show!

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Sue Frey

20. Aug, 2010

Very impressive show! Lots of fun. Glad to see a picture of Steve’s car! Loved the chrome!!

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DAWN BOYCE

26. Aug, 2010

JUST WANTED TO SAY THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR A GREAT DAY IT MADE THE DRIVE FROM MINNEAPOLIS, MN ENJOYABLE. EVERYONE WAS SO NICE AND WANTED TO MAKE SURE WE HAD DRINKS FOR THE DRIVE HOME. WE PLAN ON MAKING IT THERE NEXT YEAR ALSO.

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