Everything you need to know about Newsday's Field of Wheels 2018, from last year's winners to must-see cars at this year's event.

For free tickets to Newsday’s Field of Wheels Exhibition and show, go to <a href="http://www.newsdayevents.com">newsdayevents.com</a>.

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Hundreds of vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles will cruise to Newsday's annual outdoor car show, Field of Wheels, on Saturday, June 16. The event was originally scheduled for Saturday, May 19, but was postponed due to weather. 
Chrome-lovers of all ages can come to see classic and custom rides judged in categories such as "best paint," "radical custom," "best original" and -- of course -- "people's choice." Winners take home trophies and bragging rights. 
The all-day festival also includes live entertainment and car-related merchandise for sale, plus food and beverage vendors. Admission is free, although you'll need to download printable tickets in advance. Gates open at 11 a.m. 
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WHEN | WHERE 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 235 Pinelawn Rd. (enter from Ruland Road), Melville. Rain date May 21. 
INFO 631-843-2666, <a href="http://newsdayevents.com" target="_blank">newsdayevents.com</a> 
ADMISSION Free (tickets required)

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Here are some insider tips for Newsday's Field of Wheels:
PLAN AHEAD
Request and print your free tickets now -- attendance is limited. Show car registration is full.
BEAT THE CROWD 
Plan to arrive when the parking gates are opening at 11 -- or go later in the day, when the earlybirds are heading out. Good to know: Pets, smoking and alcohol are not permitted on the grounds.
SEE AND VOTE 
Pick up a program and head to the back of the field to browse each row of show cars. Make notes of what you see and stop by the voting tent by 3 p.m. to note your favorites. Winners are announced by 3:30 p.m.

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Ralph Scancarelli has worked long and hard restoring his 1936 Auburn Boattail. 
From re-chroming the fenders to replacing the interior leather, it took Scancarelli, off-and-on, five years to return the car to glory. But on Saturday, all the work had been finished and Scancarelli of Northport got to show his finished efforts to fellow car enthusiasts from across Long Island. 
“I drive it whenever the sun shines,” he said with a proud smile. 
At the 2017 Newsday Field of Wheels car show, hundreds of people strolled the newspaper’s parking lot in Melville and admired classic cars. Standing next to the vehicles were their proud owners who happily answered questions and shared the story of how they acquired their prized motorcars.
Bill Bentivegna of Babylon, for example, bought his 1994 Ford Mustang from a man in New Mexico about two years ago. Bentivegna attended Saturday’s event because he’s selling the Mustang, which he said is a replica of the pace car used in the 78th Indianapolis 500, run in 1994.
“Everything on this car is the exact same,” Bentivegna said. “I only changed the tires because the old ones had rotted.”
Saturday’s lineup of vehicles also featured a few low-riders, muscle cars and newer models from local dealerships. The car show also offered a peek at rarities from times long past.
Levittown resident Frank Caira stood next to a 1978 Buick Regal Sports Coupe Turbo and said he has owned the car for 25 years. Caira said he once used the car to commute to work in Westchester County.
“I bought this as my everyday car,” he said. “But I found out how much it was worth and I took it off the road immediately.”
Throughout the day, attendees enjoyed live music and ate snacks from food vendors. Attendees also voted on the best cars in eight different categories, including Best Paint, Best Interior, Best Engine, and, the day’s largest prize, Best in Show. 
First-time attendee Stanley Rusinyak of Valley Stream took home the top prize for his 1958 Pontiac Bonneville, with a cherry red paint job and black interior carpet that shimmered with silver speckles. He won the car off an online auction from a man in Kissimmee, Florida.
Rusinyak said he was stunned when his name was announced. 
“I knew my car was nice, but I didn’t think it was that nice,” he said. 
Newsday has sponsored the event for seven years.

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