RIPLEY COUNTY, INDIANA, OCTOBER 13, 2026 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, INDIANA — Genesis: Pathways to Success recently wrapped up its inaugural Runway Classic, presented by Honda, held Saturday, August 29th, at the Greensburg Municipal Airport. The event brought together car enthusiasts, aviation fans, families, and community members for a day of vehicles, aircraft, food, and fun—all while raising funds to support Genesis programming.
The inaugural event featured an impressive 103 vehicles and 3 planes, giving attendees the opportunity to experience a unique car show on the runway while supporting Genesis’ mission to create opportunities for students and entrepreneurs throughout Southeastern Indiana. Most importantly, the Runway Classic raised over $15,000 through the fundraiser, providing valuable support for Genesis: Pathways to Success and its initiatives.
“The success of our inaugural Runway Classic is a great example of what can happen when businesses, volunteers, and community members come together for a common purpose,” said Rob Moorhead, President of the Genesis: Pathways to Success Board of Directors. Furthermore, Moorhead shared, “Raising more than $15,000 in our first year is a tremendous accomplishment, and these funds will directly support the opportunities Genesis provides for young people throughout Southeastern Indiana. Just as importantly, events like this help us build community partnerships and the financial sustainability that will allow Genesis to continue growing and making a difference for years to come.”
The 2026 Runway Classic presented by Honda recognized several outstanding vehicles and their owners. David and Jill Burris of Greenwood, Indiana, took home Grand Champion with their 1939 Chevrolet 2 Door Sedan. Larry and Laura Trees of Greensburg, Indiana, earned Best of Interest (Crowd Favorite) with their 2023 Chevrolet Corvette, while Danny Dewitt of Shelbyville, Indiana, received Airport Choice for his 1963 Chevrolet Impala. Serafin Jovet of Cincinnati, Ohio, won Longest Distance Traveled with his 1970 Volkswagen Westfalia Campmobile, traveling 68 miles to attend. Jeff Kunkel of West Harrison, Indiana, earned Best Classic with his 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396, and Blake Watters of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, received Best Survivor (Best Unrestored) for his 1964 Chevrolet Corvair. Gary and Katie Stoffel of Greensburg, Indiana, won Best Modern with their 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302; Kaloni Conner of Waldron, Indiana, took home Best Import with a 1993 Toyota Mark II; and Shirley Stenger of Brookville, Indiana, earned Best American with her 1979 Dodge Power Wagon.
The Top 10 vehicles, selected in no particular order, included Serafin Jovet’s 1970 Volkswagen Westfalia Campmobile; Danny Dewitt’s 1963 Chevrolet Impala; Richard Hartwell’s 2020 Dodge Challenger from Batesville, Indiana; Bruce Bryan’s 1998 Chevrolet Corvette from Greensburg, Indiana; David Kiser’s 1954 Ford Crestline Victoria from New Palestine, Indiana; Todd Davis’s 1966 Ford F-100 from Westport, Indiana; Colleen and Mike Carman’s 1970 Buick Skylark from St. Paul, Indiana; Rick Caswell’s 1965 Chevrolet Impala from Greensburg, Indiana; David Tays’s 1970 Plymouth Road Runner from Greensburg, Indiana; and David Sell’s 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt from Shelbyville, Indiana.
Genesis would like to extend a special thank you to all of the vehicle owners who participated, the community members who attended, the volunteers who helped make the event possible, and the businesses and organizations who supported the event. A special thank you goes to the Runway Classic sponsors, whose generosity helped make the event possible,
● Presenting Sponsor: Honda
● Premier Runway Sponsor: Patterson’s Nursery
● Best in Show Sponsor: The Friendship State Bank and Friendship Insurance
● Performance Sponsors: Green Sign Company, SME, and The Stitch in Time
● Pit Crew Sponsors: Batesville Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep, Best Way, Chozen Designs, Delta Faucet, German American Bank, Ivy Tech Community College, Ripley County Community Foundation, Sam and Nancy Durham, and The Napoleon State Bank
The Runway Classic was created as a new fundraising opportunity for Genesis: Pathways to Success, with proceeds supporting the organization’s work in youth education, career development, and entrepreneurship. Genesis hopes to build on the success of the event and make the Runway Classic presented by Honda an annual community tradition.
If you would like to learn more about Genesis: Pathways to Success or have questions regarding The Runway Classic, please visit www.genesisp2s.org, email info@genesisp2s.org, call 812-933-1098, or visit the office at 13 East George Street, Suite B, Batesville, IN 47006.
