Phil Brinkly was showing his...
Phil Brinkly was showing his '29 Pontiac, which he finished about two months ago. He saved the car from a salvage yard, where it was to be crushed 15 years ago. The vehicle started out as a two-door sedan, but during World War II, it was cut in half and made into a pickup. This Pontiac features a '29 frame and body, a '68 Pontiac V-8, Turbo 350 transmission and a '68 GTO Safe-T-Track rearend. "It's basically built the way it would be in the '60s," Brinkley said, "with thin tires and a suicide front end.
The last time this vintage...
The last time this vintage '57 Pontiac racer hit the track was about 30 years ago, according to its owner, Gene Rich. How's that for nostalgia?
Dave Betthauser of Derby,...
Dave Betthauser of Derby, Kansas, also made his return to racing after five years off, driving Sharon Wilhite's '58 Pontiac. "It's a fun, easy car to drive," he said. He enjoys racing because of the one-on-one contact with the other drivers.
Best of Show honors went to...
Best of Show honors went to the super clean Palladium Silver R/A-IV Judge of Tracy Smith.
Scott Lorenzen and his father,...
Scott Lorenzen and his father, Bill, race their '67 GTO, "Blue Gunslinger," packed with a 472 Pontiac engine.
The race is also a family...
The race is also a family event for Tom and Sharon Wilhite, although Sharon raced her husband's '59 Pontiac because Tom wasn't able to race, due to a recent surgery. "I'm finally getting a little handle on this new car," she said. "I went a 9.96, and that's really fast."
Clay Phillips and his son,...
Clay Phillips and his son, Cole, are back to racing the "Classical Gas" '64 GTO, after overcoming some hardships.
Early and late Pontiacs mingled...
Early and late Pontiacs mingled on the showfield.
Chad Warkentine in his '06...
Chad Warkentine in his '06 GTO took the win in the Ram Air class.
Mike Cooper impressed show-goers...
Mike Cooper impressed show-goers with low 7-second exhibition passes.
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| Show Winners | |
| Best of Show |
| Tracy Smith | '70 Judge R/A-IV |
| President's Award | |
| Scott Gimple | '79 Trans Am |
| Gold |
| Mark Burrell | '02 Firehawk WS6 |
| Derek Wymer | '02 Firehawk |
| Kevin & Tracy Newell | '68 Firebird |
| Rob Fourzan | '71 Firebird |
| Joe Dyrda | '00 Firehawk WS6 |
| Carl Lewis Jr. | '94 Trans Am LS1 |
| Art Meadows | '64 GTO |
| Tom & Sharon Wilhite | '64 GTO |
| Larry & Tracy Ritz | '69 Judge |
| Russell Stephenson | '69 Judge |
| Robert Hemenway | '67 Firebird |
| Ron Marten | '67 GTO |
| Brian Engman | '72 Grand Prix |
| Robert Clapp | '02 Firehawk |
| Marlin White | '67 Firebird |
| Richard Klopfeustien | '67 GTO |
| Duane Ray | '71 Firebird |
| John Gilliaro | '02 Trans Am |
| Bill Hamilton | '67 Firebird |
| Cap & Robin Proffitt | '65 GTO |
| Paul Harris | '62 Catalina |
| Don & Janice Duryea | '39 Pontiac |
| John Fulkenberg | '67 GTO |
| David Wehrheim | '55 Pontiac |
| Perry Nickel | '67 Firebird |
| Gary Clinton | '64 Catalina |
| Shelby Maddy | '79 Trans Am |
| Kristi Pierson | '04 Grand Prix GTP |
| Kevin Mann | '78 Trans Am |
| Mark Schottler | '62 Catalina |
| Jamey Dick | '77 Grand LeMans |
| Dennis Stone | '71 GTO |
| Dave Bakek | '66 Grand Prix |
| Don Royer | '65 GTO |
| Don Felt | '71 Grand Prix |
| Randy Whittig | '66 GTO |
| Phil Sowerbeer | '82 Firebird |
| Chris Chacon | '69 Grand Prix |
| Tanner Knoblauch | '00 Firehawk |
| Phil Brinkley | '29 Pontiac Rdstr. |
| Bob Grether | '69 LeMans |
| Dave Standifer | '64 GTO |
| John Gladden | '70 Judge |
| Gallen Davis | '65 GTO |
| Andrew Brown | '99 Grand Am |
| Tyler Hoover | '78 Trans Am |
| Becky Blackman | '05 GTO |
| Scott Frye | '71 Trans Am |
| Justin Stoble | '06 GTO |
| Gene Morrow | '64 GTO |
| Kirk Werth | '69 LeMans |
| Roy Hardwick | '68 GTO |
| John & Jackie Miller | '65 GTO |
| Silver |
| David Bailey | '92 Trans Am |
| Bill & Kimi Kane | '64 Bonneville |
| Ralph Torelli | '98 Grand Prix |
| Tom Wilhite | '65 GTO |
| Joel Brown | '79 Trans Am |
| Larry Hanson | '92 Bonneville |
| Shawn Gerleman | '77 Trans Am |
| Bronze |
| John Goodwin | '67 GTO |
| Sharon Wilhite | '57 Starchief |
| Mike Ewalt | '67 Firebird |
| Mike Rahm | '66 Catalina |
| Adam Black | '70 Tempest |
Race Winners
In the AFX-E class, Phillips placed first in his '64 GTO, with a dial-in of 9.69. His reaction time was 0.024. The e.t. was 9.71 and his speed was 138.72 miles per hour. Runner up was Mark Zafran in his '67 Firebird, with a dial-in of 9.59. His reaction was 0.082, the e.t. was 9.56 and his speed was 141.91.
In the AFX-No/E class, Jason Hennessey won in his '68 GTO with a 455. He had a dial-in of 11.16, with a reaction of 0.025, an e.t. of 11.24 and a speed of 111. The runner up was Larry Crider in his '58 462-powered Pontiac with a dial-in of 11.65, a reaction time of 0.039, an e.t. of 11.73 and a trap speed of 116.40 mph.
In the Super Duty class, Frank Gague placed first in his '70 LeMans. He had a dial-in of 14.77, a reaction time of 0.123, an e.t. of 14.74 and a speed of 87.40. The runner up was Mark Burrell in his '02 Firebird with a dial-in of 13.29, a reaction time of 0.214, an e.t. of 13.24 and a speed of 106.03.
In the Ram Air class, Chad Warkentine took the win in his '06 GTO. He had a dial-in of 13.50, a reaction of 0.082, an e.t. of 13.72 and a speed of 97.80. Runner up was Jason Dodd in his '05 GTO. He had a dial-in of 13.50, a reaction of 0.182, an e.t. of 11.44 and a speed of 120.55.
The Quick 16 race brought a win for Neal Rumstein in his '70 Firebird with a 462. He had a dial-in of 11.18, a reaction time of 0.141, an e.t. of 11.52 and a speed of 116.28. Runner up was Russ Laftery in his '68 Firebird. He had a dial-in of 10.30, a reaction of 0.019, an e.t. of 10.26 and a speed of 125.94.
In the Second Chance Race, Robert Hemenway, in his '67 Firebird, won with a dial-in of 11.60, a reaction of 0.077, an e.t. of 11.65 and a speed of 115.56. Runner up was Steve Boos in his '69 GTO, with a dial-in of 11.64, a reaction of 0.140, an e.t. of 11.68 and a speed of 116.49.