On July 24, 2010, aaa Auto Salvage along with U-Pull-R-Parts, The Better Bumper Company, Phil’s Body Shop, Master Transmission of Rosemount, Medi-Car and Crown Rental of Rosemount hosted the 3nd annual Rods & Wrecks Car Show in conjunction with the Leprechaun Days celebration in Rosemount, MN. There were a total of 55 classic and custom cars that paid a $10 entry fee. 100% of the entry fees went towards the purchase of game Jerseys for the 7th and 8th grade football program in Rosemount. Due to budget cuts, Middle school football was removed from ISD 196, and was rolled into the community based athletic associations. There are substantial costs to that transition and the away game jerseys and practice jerseys are just a portion of those costs.

The Rods & Wrecks show also included a Distracted Driving Demonstration & Obstacle Course put on by the Dakota County Technical College, Air Bag demonstrations by the Rosemount Fire Department, tours of AAA, and a visit to the car crusher. There were football theme games for all that attended. Awards were given in two categories including Sponsor’s Choice and Spectator’s Choice.

Don Sandoz, President - Irish Youth Football (RAAA Program) sent the following email:

“I want to thank you for your support of our youth football program this year! Your generosity is greatly appreciated and the gift will help us transition our 7/8th grade football program from Middle School to the newly created ERAVE League…Your gift allowed us to purchase a full set of away jerseys for our 7/8 grade teams and we thank you very much!”

“We have over 170 kids signed up for our new program which will allow us to field 4 teams per grade. This is exactly what hoped to see in participation numbers! Not having to worry about how we fund a one-time capital expenditure that we will use for many years has been fantastic!”

“Thanks again from the entire Irish Football Nation!”

“As with the past 3 shows, the sponsors of the show consider Rods and Wrecks a great way to give back to the community and stay connected with the city.” says Patrick McKinney, General Manager of AAA. The $6550 donation was presented to the RAAA board on July 26th.