From Virginia, this car looks like someone removed the wheels.

For those that don't have enough money to fabricate a jalopy or rat rod, a bicycle can be a creative outlet for working with metal. The height of these bikes gave the riders a great view of the jalopies on the track.

A nice coating of mud even obscured the windshield—guess the driver hung his head around the side while driving.

It's a beauty, yet the owner was willing to spend some time in the mud.

Eye-catching front, yet the engine was in the rear. 

This black car received a lovely light brown coating of mud during track time.

The wipers didn't work on the mud, so someone had to wipe it away with their hands so that the driver could safely exit the track.

The Hightech Redneck brought their jalopy from Delaware for the jalopy showdown. 

You've heard of Bud Light— this is MUD Light.

An unusual red rust was eye-catching, especially beside the shiny yellow paint on the neighboring car.

Wow, the engine in the rear was certainly not from a Volkswagen Beetle.

Cars weren't the only things that got a coating of mud—these mud-encrusted jeans were drying on the infield fence. Hope he had a spare pair of pants.

A classy rat rod with white wall tires.

Good thing they didn't have the top down during the track time or else the driver would have a coat of mud too.

This could be a pic from 70 years ago, but of course this car's tire participated in the 2011 Jalopy Showdown.

For those with an artistic eye, the patterns that the mud makes can be fascinating—the mud designs running down the dash are fascinating.

The 2011 Jalopy Showdown band schedule featured the Ultra Kings from 6 to 9 pm on Friday night, The Ultra Kings from 10:30 am to 11:30 am on Saturday, then the Garnet Hearts from 2:30 to 3:45 pm.

The Garnet Hearts' rockabilly music captured the fun atmosphere during the Jalopy Showdown. 

The Tetnus Tub—do you have your shots?

No need to add water to the Latimore Valley Racetrack this year—there was plenty of water and mud left over from recent floods.

This display of metal signs at the Speedcult booth featured well-known and obscure scooter brands, plus the ever-popular mean-looking skulls.

To those who have never attended the Jalopy Showdown, they might think this is an abandoned truck— but the kool kats at the show know its a beautiful truck that's fun to drive, especially in the mud.

As cars pull into the infield after tracktime, many stop at the water hose to spray some of the mud off of their jalopy. The pavilion in the background provides a shady spot to enjoy the food prepared by volunteers for the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing, which is located at the opposite end of the Latimore Valley Fairgrounds. 

Primer flat and a little rust were featured on these two jalopies.

Rocket Man (aka Brandon Bell) volunteered many hours piloting the Rocket Ride around the track and through the Latimore Valley Fairgrounds.

A bright metallic blue paint contrasts with the rust- and mud- finish on the pickup.

Another artistic mud "paint job" was displayed on this truck.

This jalopy came all the way from Ontario, Canada to be decorated with these mud splotches. Almost too perfect to wash off, eh?

The Rocket Ride plows through some of the mud on the front stretch at the Latimore Valley Fairgrounds. Only 50-cents-per-ride, all the proceeds benefit the Fairgrounds and the museum.

The Rocket Ride rounds turn one at the Fairgrounds. Once a part of an amusement park ride, the formerly suspended "rocket" received an axle and wheels which turned it into the fun ride it is today.

Named "Ratzilla" this powerful engine pushes it around the track or on the road.

A graceful lady hood ornament? That's no fun. This rat and skull make a jalopy much more entertaining.

This beautiful green paint job was improved by a light spattering of mud.

This Dunmyer Auto Service pickup truck had just the right touch of rust.

Always a crowd favorite, this 1950s car had neat silver and red flames.

In the beautiful location of Latimore Valley Racetrack, this car looks especially bewitching.

Part of the engine protrudes from the hood, and the Rocket Ride flies by in the background.

Probably straight-from-the-barn, this car seemed all original. 

A row of engines open for inspection.

On this pickup a leather strap contains the engine and a spider web decorates the side on this guy's green-colored jalopy.

This pickup truck from Earl's Service Center in Reading has a large rusty dent on the front fender. Do you think that was an accident, or purposely created for a "rat rod" look?

A talented pinstriper added this intricate design on this rusted rat rod's hood.

A few antique race cars such as this number 5 "Gene" contrasted with the multitude of rat rods and jalopies.

This might be a UFO rat rod with the eye-catching design.