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July 18-19th – Janesville, WI

2024

A woman in a tan flight suit sits inside a vintage military aircraft with two young children. The toddler on the bench sticks out his tongue playfully, while the older child sits on her lap holding a toy. The aircraft's interior features green walls, red benches, and vintage equipment.
A polished silver B-25 Mitchell bomber with U.S. Army Air Forces markings is parked on a runway under a partly cloudy sky. The aircraft features nose art and yellow-blue tail stripes, capturing its historic World War II appearance.
A smiling Piston & Props volunteer wearing a red shirt and sunglasses stands with arms outstretched in front of a bright yellow vintage U.S. Navy aircraft marked 916. The scene takes place on an airport tarmac with other crew members and visitors in the background.

Event Details

Date

July 20, 2024

Attendance

2,500+

Kids’ Area

Reached 400–500 kids

Aircraft on Display

Including the iconic B-25 Miss Mitchell

Veteran Flights

Two special rides in partnership with AL Post 203 and VFW 1621

Community Support

Partnered with ECHO of Janesville and other local nonprofits

Economic Boost

Estimated $250,000 in local impact

Car Show

Featured dozens of classic vehicles and awarded crowd favorites

2024 Car Show Winners

A huge congratulations to the winners of the Pistons & Props 2024 Car Show! Thank you to everyone who showcased their vehicles and made this event a success.

People’s Choice Award Winners

  • Best ’80s & Up Stock: Jimmy Bragg – 2017 Dodge Charger
  • Best Paint: Duane Thomas – 1932 Ford Coupe
  • Best Hot Rod (Pre-’50s): Fred Miller – 1946 GMC
  • Best ’60s Muscle Car/Custom: Mick Peterson – 1969 Chevy Camaro SS
  • Best ’50s Hot Rod: Sue Peterson – 1957 Chevy Bel-Air
  • Best 1932 Ford 3-Window Coupe: Ron Leviskas – 1932 Ford 3-Window Coupe
  • Best Pre-War Stock: Brian Scott – 1937 Chevy Super Deluxe
  • Best ’50s Stock: Bob Kielar – 1955 Cadillac Fleetwood
  • Best ’70s Stock: Michael Zimmerman – 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
  • Best Race Car: Dick Kath – 1957 Chevy Figure 8 Stock Car
  • Best ’80s & Up Custom: Daniel Cliver – 2010 Ford Mustang GT
  • Best ’60s Stock: Mike Eddy – 1960 Ford F100
  • Best Interior: Roberto Salazar – 2007 Chevy Silverado
  • Best ’70s Muscle Car: Jamie Washburn – 1970 Chevy Chevelle

Gallery

Families and visitors gather around a small blue-and-white U.S. Air Force training aircraft on display at an airshow. Children explore the cockpit while adults observe and take photos on a sunny day with hangars and other planes visible in the background.
Aircraft display at the 2024 Pistons and Props air show on a partly cloudy day. Several vintage planes, including a red and yellow trainer aircraft and a blue-and-white U.S. Air Force plane, are parked on the tarmac. Tents and booths are set up for attendees, and two planes are flying in the sky overhead.
Visitors gather around a polished silver B-25 Mitchell bomber named "Miss Mitchell" at an airshow. A woman in sunglasses speaks to two children, one wearing a red toy firefighter helmet, while another adult listens nearby. A yellow Navy aircraft is visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A crowd of people gathers around a polished silver B-25 Mitchell bomber on display at an airshow. Families, children, and aviation enthusiasts walk the tarmac, some stopping to view the aircraft up close under a partly cloudy sky.
Four crew members in beige flight suits sit inside the interior of a vintage military aircraft. The green metal walls are lined with communication and navigation equipment. One man in the foreground wears sunglasses and smiles, while the others, some with beards and hats, sit near radio controls, looking toward the camera.
A woman in a tan flight suit sits inside a vintage military aircraft with two young children. The toddler on the bench sticks out his tongue playfully, while the older child sits on her lap holding a toy. The aircraft's interior features green walls, red benches, and vintage equipment.
A man and a woman wearing beige flight suits stand together, smiling in front of a vintage B-25 Mitchell bomber named "Miss Mitchell." The aircraft's polished aluminum body features nose art of a pin-up style woman in a red swimsuit. The setting is an airfield with other planes and buildings visible in the background.
A polished silver B-25 Mitchell bomber with U.S. Army Air Forces markings is parked on a runway under a partly cloudy sky. The aircraft features nose art and yellow-blue tail stripes, capturing its historic World War II appearance.
A polished silver B-25 Mitchell bomber with spinning propellers sits on a wide airport tarmac under a bright blue sky. The iconic twin-engine World War II aircraft reflects the sunlight, showcasing its classic design and nose art.
A vintage light blue Ford Thunderbird with chrome accents is parked at a car show under a partly cloudy sky. The car's sleek design, dual headlights, and polished grille stand out. Other classic cars with open hoods and attendees walking around are visible in the background.
A lively car show with a variety of classic cars, trucks, and custom vehicles parked closely together. In the foreground, a blue station wagon with wood paneling and a vintage pickup truck are visible. Attendees sit in folding chairs, admiring the vehicles, while others walk around exploring the display.
A car show at an airfield features classic and modern cars lined up under a blue sky. In the foreground, a vintage black pickup and a white Pontiac Trans Am sit with their hoods open. Spectators walk among the rows of vehicles, with hangars in the background.
Bessie's Diner staff members at the 2024 Pistons and Props air show, wearing matching red shirts and name tags, smiling in front of a vintage military aircraft on the tarmac.
A smiling woman in a red shirt holds out a tray with a pulled pork sandwich and potato salad under a large event tent.
A bearded man wearing a black cap and plaid shirt smiles as he hands an ice cream to a young boy at an outdoor market stall. The boy, wearing a white Under Armour shirt and black cap, reaches out to receive it. A banner and a vintage trailer are visible in the background under a canopy tent.
Bessie's Diner staff working under a large event tent at the 2024 Pistons and Props air show. They are wearing matching red shirts and handling food service, with stacks of packaged food, coolers, and supplies visible. In the background, classic cars, event attendees, and vendor tents line the tarmac.
Bessie's Diner staff working at their food tent during the 2024 Pistons and Props air show. Two team members in red 'Pancake Breakfast' shirts are preparing food, while another staff member is speaking nearby. The background features vintage aircraft, classic cars, and event attendees on the tarmac.
A smiling person wearing sunglasses, a black cap, and a blue shirt holds up a plastic cup filled with a hazy, golden beverage. The background appears to be a tent or canopy, suggesting an outdoor event.
People, including children and adults, play with foam glider planes in a grassy field. A red glider is flying in the sky, while a girl holds another glider. The scene includes orange safety fencing and a partly cloudy sky.
An older man wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a yellow shirt stands beside a young girl with long blonde hair, guiding her as they launch a model rocket into the sky. The rocket is mid-flight against a partly cloudy sky. They are in an open grassy field with orange safety fencing and parked cars in the background.
A man wearing a navy bucket hat, sunglasses, and a black shirt holds a young child in his arms at an airport. The child, dressed in an orange polka-dot outfit and a pink hat, looks toward the camera while sucking on their fingers. A small aircraft with "Nebraska" markings is parked in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A smiling man and young boy pose for a selfie on an airport tarmac, with a vintage silver B-25 Mitchell bomber in the background. The boy holds a yellow egg and wears a shirt that reads “This Pilot Is,” featuring a silhouette of an airplane.
A man wearing a sunhat and backpack holds a young child while admiring a row of Corvettes with open hoods at an outdoor car show near a hangar. A stroller and other visitors are visible nearby under a sunny blue sky.