Despite the small racing-class sizes, the goal was to build a good foundation for the future and to assure Pontiac lovers this event is here to stay. With this in mind, all payouts were given in full, as promised, and thanks to the many sponsors, racers were happy to learn all were in cash-no certificates.
Vendor space after vendor...
Vendor space after vendor space lined the pit edge, giving everyone a variety of Pontiac parts from which to choose.
Brad Thompson in his 400ci,...
Brad Thompson in his 400ci, Pontiac-powered dragster took on Clay Phillips and his '64 GTO. Both vehicles ran in the 9-second range.
Bill Hamilton and his beautiful...
Bill Hamilton and his beautiful '67 Firebird of Tulsa, Oklahoma, gave the crowd more to get excited about than just seeing it on the show field.
For information regarding the next Pontiac Spring Nationals in May 2009, visit www.indianationspontiac.freeservers.com.
Sponsors
- Ames Performance
- Doug's T's & Ideas
- Ferguson Pontiac Superstore
- Jim Wangers Productions
- Mike Edwards Motorsports
- National Parts Depot
- Pontiac Motorsports
- PontiacRegistry.com
- Ram Air Restoration Enterprises
- Windrestrictor.com
2008 Pontiac Spring Nationals Car Show Results
| Gold |
| John Grisham | '66 GTO |
| Steve and Alma Robinson | '99 Firebird |
| Julie and David Bailey | '57 GMC |
| Derek Wymer | '02 Firehawk |
| Joe Wade | '68 GTO |
| Roger and J.J. Johnson | '57 Chieftain |
| Byron Flippin | '64 GTO |
| Mike Patterson | '68 GTO |
| Jim Crosthwalt | '68 Firebird |
| Craig Nelson | '67 Firebird |
| Sam Thompson | '69 GTO |
| Hannah Mitchell | '91 GMC |
| Kelly Hucke | '81 Firebird |
| Larry Miller | '05 GTO |
| Shelby Lauener | '68 GTO |
| Bret and Gena Bogle | '67 Tempest |
| Bart Haake | '71 Firebird |
| Nick Ailey | '69 GTO Judge |
| James Wade | '66 GTO |
| Bill Gravlin | '05 GTO |
| Tim Dye | '64 Parisienne Safari |
| Bradley Vass | '07 Solstice GXP |
| Silver |
| Glenn Gragg | '79 Trans Am |
| Steve and Alma Robinson | '61 Catalina |
| Jamey Dick | '77 Grand LeMans |
| Bronze |
| Mark Burrell | '02 Firebird |
| Best Of Show |
| Larry Allen | '58 Parisienne |
| Race Results |
| Driver | Car | R/T | D/I | E.T./MPH |
| AFX/E |
| Winner | Steven Cummings | '68 Firebird | 0.055 | 10.02 | 10.014/133.03 |
| R/U | Vance Murphy | '80 Grand Am | -0.032 | 10.89 | 10.842/122.44 |
| AFX |
| Winner | Duane Ray | '63 LeMans | 0.067 | 9.78 | 9.896/123.87 |
| R/U | Johnny Gilliam | '69 GTO | 0.083 | 10.58 | 10.861/124.91 |
| Super Duty |
| Winner | Mike Miner | '67 GTO | 0.135 | 12.20 | 12.326/108.98 |
| R/U | Mike Broadbooks | '64 Tempest | 0.084 | 12.30 | 12.531/102.47 |
| Ram Air |
| Winner | Josh McManus | '81 Firebird | 0.003 | 15.04 | 15.140/89.86 |
| R/U | Frank Gagne | '70 LeMans | 0.210 | 13.88 | 13.925/93.67 |
| Quick 16 |
| Winner | Vance Murphy | '80 Grand Am | 0.063 | 10.89 | 10.896/117.39 |
| R/U | Steve Mayes | '71 Trans Am | 0.067 | 12.03 | 12.070/108.87 |