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Organizer raises safety and logistics concerns after Joe Mama’s Car Show relocates downtown
Summary
Organizer Carl McEntarffer told the council the Joe Mama’s Car Show was relocated because of downtown construction and that the burnout contest—an attendance draw—creates pavement damage and limited traffic routing; he said the Joe Mama’s board will meet June 20 and he will update the council.
Carl McEntarffer briefed the council on the relocated Joe Mama’s Car Show, noting the event moved because of pending downtown construction and that the burnout contest remains a significant attraction. McEntarffer described concerns about asphalt damage and aggregate loss after past burnouts, discussed constraints imposed by Idaho Transportation Department rules that moved some activities off Main Street, and outlined possible alternatives including using a 100‑foot section of a new road at the former Candlelight Park or coordinating with the Jerome Recreation District for parking.
McEntarffer said the Joe Mama’s board will meet June 20 and asked to keep the council informed of decisions; he also noted the event will include a new children’s attraction, which he called "Rugrat Racers," for battery-powered vehicles ages 3–10. Council members engaged in an extended discussion about suitable burnout locations, roadway impacts, and traffic routing if the burnout is held at Founder’s Park.
