Gasser Reunion V - Thompson, Ohio - 2006

"Phenomenon" sure fits the looks of this beauty making it's Thompson debut. New car, but authentic vintage design and great execution.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:45:06 -0700

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"Phenomenon" sure fits the looks of this beauty making it's Thompson debut. New car, but authentic vintage design and great execution.

Beautifully done little Henry J Gasser sits untended in the pits.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:45:13 -0700

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Beautifully done little Henry J Gasser sits untended in the pits.

This pair of '33s must live in the same garage given the similarities.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:45:20 -0700

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This pair of '33s must live in the same garage given the similarities.

"Contagious" is Mark Benjamin's excellent ride, marking a return to this year's Reunion.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:45:23 -0700

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"Contagious" is Mark Benjamin's excellent ride, marking a return to this year's Reunion.

As always, lotsa "shoebox" Gassers at this year's Reunion. A nice example here.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:45:27 -0700

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As always, lotsa "shoebox" Gassers at this year's Reunion. A nice example here.

Bob Sarkisian has participated at every Gasser Reunion with his "contemporary style" B/G '48 Anglia.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:45:31 -0700

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Bob Sarkisian has participated at every Gasser Reunion with his "contemporary style" B/G '48 Anglia.

One of the first cars down the track on Friday, here's Bob executing a typical "Hellacious" launch.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:45:34 -0700

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One of the first cars down the track on Friday, here's Bob executing a typical "Hellacious" launch.

Super nice job on this car!

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:45:38 -0700

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Super nice job on this car!

A three-point leave for Earl Scott in "Scott Rod." Thompson is home-track for this NE Ohio racer, so he's made it to every Reunion of course with this '34.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:45:42 -0700

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A three-point leave for Earl Scott in "Scott Rod." Thompson is home-track for this NE Ohio racer, so he's made it to every Reunion of course with this '34.

Nick Iarussi's "Godzilla" is all original, dating to the "second generation" Gassers of the mid-70's that ran a "Pro Gas" circuit around Ohio. Car wreaked havoc and ruin during its heyday an ...

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:45:46 -0700

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Nick Iarussi's "Godzilla" is all original, dating to the "second generation" Gassers of the mid-70's that ran a "Pro Gas" circuit around Ohio. Car wreaked havoc and ruin during its heyday an ...

Gene Schwartz unloads the re-created "Speed Specialties" '51 Chevy which he drove to numerous National Records back in the '60s. This repop is an amazing runner too!

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:45:49 -0700

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Gene Schwartz unloads the re-created "Speed Specialties" '51 Chevy which he drove to numerous National Records back in the '60s. This repop is an amazing runner too!

Dave Hales' Team S&S C/G Willys is a welcome "legend" car that has faithfully appeared at each year's Gasser Reunion. In fact the whole team are stalwart event supporters!

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:45:53 -0700

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Dave Hales' Team S&S C/G Willys is a welcome "legend" car that has faithfully appeared at each year's Gasser Reunion. In fact the whole team are stalwart event supporters!

Anonymous Gasser gathering speed down the Thompson quarter mile.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:45:56 -0700

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Anonymous Gasser gathering speed down the Thompson quarter mile.

Spin 'em up......

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:46:00 -0700

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Spin 'em up......

Really smoking them! Effort was for naught, as the driver "lost it" on the ensuing run and smacked the opposite wall hard in the only "incident" marring the event.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:46:04 -0700

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Really smoking them! Effort was for naught, as the driver "lost it" on the ensuing run and smacked the opposite wall hard in the only "incident" marring the event.

Nice little hop off the starting line for this buttercup Gasser.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:46:10 -0700

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Nice little hop off the starting line for this buttercup Gasser.

Mike Hill backs his stunning Studebaker Gasser out of its pitspace and heads off to the staging lanes.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:46:14 -0700

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Mike Hill backs his stunning Studebaker Gasser out of its pitspace and heads off to the staging lanes.

Here's Mike at speed during one of his time trial passes in the potent A/GS. Another 8-second run!

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:46:18 -0700

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Here's Mike at speed during one of his time trial passes in the potent A/GS. Another 8-second run!

The staging lanes are jammed waiting for another time trial pass on Friday afternoon.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:46:22 -0700

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The staging lanes are jammed waiting for another time trial pass on Friday afternoon.

The wait isn't too long, and Dick Collins races out the hole in the Collins & Canfield Austin, one of the returning Reunion participants.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:46:26 -0700

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The wait isn't too long, and Dick Collins races out the hole in the Collins & Canfield Austin, one of the returning Reunion participants.

The Zieminick Bros. had a couple of cars at the Reunion. Mike Zieminick's Anglia shown here was an exceptionally nice car. First-timer for the Reunion..

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:46:30 -0700

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The Zieminick Bros. had a couple of cars at the Reunion. Mike Zieminick's Anglia shown here was an exceptionally nice car. First-timer for the Reunion..

"Stripteaser" waits in staging before "showing all her stuff" down the Thompson Quarter mile.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:46:34 -0700

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"Stripteaser" waits in staging before "showing all her stuff" down the Thompson Quarter mile.

Nitrogeezer Rocky Pirrone returned with the replica of his father's "Boss Hydro" A/GS Willys that he introduced here a few years ago. Hugely popular car!

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:46:39 -0700

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Nitrogeezer Rocky Pirrone returned with the replica of his father's "Boss Hydro" A/GS Willys that he introduced here a few years ago. Hugely popular car!

Scott Gatte's "Glory Days" was another first-time entry at Reunion V, and made a great impression with its distinctive appearance and decent runs.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:46:43 -0700

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Scott Gatte's "Glory Days" was another first-time entry at Reunion V, and made a great impression with its distinctive appearance and decent runs.

Eric Rath is a Reunion regular with his "tribute" facsimile of Gene Schwartz's Speed Specialties Chevy that he built before Gene replicated his own car.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:46:47 -0700

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Eric Rath is a Reunion regular with his "tribute" facsimile of Gene Schwartz's Speed Specialties Chevy that he built before Gene replicated his own car.

Bob Wold's "O-Cal Gasser" was a long way from home in Ocala, Florida to participate in the reunion. Very nice piece!

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:46:51 -0700

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Bob Wold's "O-Cal Gasser" was a long way from home in Ocala, Florida to participate in the reunion. Very nice piece!

Gassers, Super Stockers, Altereds/Roadsters and some nice front-engined dragsters mark the diversity of nostalgia entries competing at Thompson.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:46:55 -0700

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Gassers, Super Stockers, Altereds/Roadsters and some nice front-engined dragsters mark the diversity of nostalgia entries competing at Thompson.

Downtrack action with a pair of front engined dragsters in the midst of a time trial run.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:46:59 -0700

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Downtrack action with a pair of front engined dragsters in the midst of a time trial run.

"Alkytraz" was making a first appearance at Thompson competing with the Comp group.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:47:03 -0700

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"Alkytraz" was making a first appearance at Thompson competing with the Comp group.

Nitrogeezer Rick Proctor returned to the 2006 Reunion with his historic Miller & Gregory Altered, repowered to permit some "fun runs.".

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:47:07 -0700

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Nitrogeezer Rick Proctor returned to the 2006 Reunion with his historic Miller & Gregory Altered, repowered to permit some "fun runs.".

"Sharky's Machine" was a new Nostalgia Funny Car attending the Reunion for the booked matchracing exhibition. What better driver's name than "Lance Good?"

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:47:16 -0700

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"Sharky's Machine" was a new Nostalgia Funny Car attending the Reunion for the booked matchracing exhibition. What better driver's name than "Lance Good?"

Al Pridemore and his "Risky Business" Nostalgia Top Fuel Dragster were among those present for the planned TF matchrace on Saturday.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:47:20 -0700

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Al Pridemore and his "Risky Business" Nostalgia Top Fuel Dragster were among those present for the planned TF matchrace on Saturday.

Compared to many, "Risky Business" retains a pretty traditional appearance. A stunning racecar!

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:47:24 -0700

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Compared to many, "Risky Business" retains a pretty traditional appearance. A stunning racecar!

A little something for Chevy Lovers everywhere!

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:47:28 -0700

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A little something for Chevy Lovers everywhere!

Jeff Cryan returned to Thompson with the legendary "Ron Bizio" Gasser and made several nice runs.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:47:32 -0700

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Jeff Cryan returned to Thompson with the legendary "Ron Bizio" Gasser and made several nice runs.

All spiffed up and somewhere to go, we were happy to see "Austin-taceous" at another Gasser Reunion and putting down some nice runs.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:47:36 -0700

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All spiffed up and somewhere to go, we were happy to see "Austin-taceous" at another Gasser Reunion and putting down some nice runs.

"Greenhorn" has an historic pedigree, but repowered for nostalgia racing has never run up to par. Big progress this year, as it seems to have finally turned the corner.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:47:40 -0700

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"Greenhorn" has an historic pedigree, but repowered for nostalgia racing has never run up to par. Big progress this year, as it seems to have finally turned the corner.

Not exactly a sidewall-ripping launch, but Greenhorn had a respectable pass for a change on this attempt. High marks for keeping at it, and an "A" for Reunion participation each year!

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:47:43 -0700

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Not exactly a sidewall-ripping launch, but Greenhorn had a respectable pass for a change on this attempt. High marks for keeping at it, and an "A" for Reunion participation each year!

Same thing that makes Pappy happy makes a lot of us happy too! Nice launch here, Pap!

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:47:47 -0700

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Same thing that makes Pappy happy makes a lot of us happy too! Nice launch here, Pap!

Ron Robb was back to Thompson again this year with his slick Willys pickup. Good car!

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:47:51 -0700

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Ron Robb was back to Thompson again this year with his slick Willys pickup. Good car!

Blue suede "Jolly Roger" '34 was a neat hot rod never before seen at the Reunion. Cool!

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:47:55 -0700

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Blue suede "Jolly Roger" '34 was a neat hot rod never before seen at the Reunion. Cool!

A closer look at the Olds mill and 6x2 induction on "Jolly Roger" while back in the lanes for another pass. Once upon a way long time ago, this was the "ultimate" setup!!!

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:47:59 -0700

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A closer look at the Olds mill and 6x2 induction on "Jolly Roger" while back in the lanes for another pass. Once upon a way long time ago, this was the "ultimate" setup!!!

Nostalgic and Newstalgic approaches to "Gasser" illustrates the path of racing development over the years.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:48:03 -0700

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Nostalgic and Newstalgic approaches to "Gasser" illustrates the path of racing development over the years.

Mind bending how his little Chev hauls! Must be how it gets the name!

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:48:07 -0700

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Mind bending how his little Chev hauls! Must be how it gets the name!

Little Austin looks like he's fleeing a fire!

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:48:17 -0700

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Little Austin looks like he's fleeing a fire!

Jeff Labas had his high-rider '55 back for another go at Thompson. Scarcely finished in time for Reunion IV, Jeff seemed to have it running much stronger after a year of tinkering.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:48:20 -0700

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Jeff Labas had his high-rider '55 back for another go at Thompson. Scarcely finished in time for Reunion IV, Jeff seemed to have it running much stronger after a year of tinkering.

The Marr Bros. returned with their '57 and squeezed in quite a few good passes between all the raindrops.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:48:24 -0700

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The Marr Bros. returned with their '57 and squeezed in quite a few good passes between all the raindrops.

Very nice car on a very nice leave. Have to admire the wry team/car name!

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:48:28 -0700

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Very nice car on a very nice leave. Have to admire the wry team/car name!

Taxi! Taxi! Get me to the other end FAST!

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:48:32 -0700

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Taxi! Taxi! Get me to the other end FAST!

Could Henry VIII have one too many wives in the trunk?

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:48:35 -0700

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Could Henry VIII have one too many wives in the trunk?

Something just timeless about a Gasser pairing like this at an historic track like Thompson!

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:48:39 -0700

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Something just timeless about a Gasser pairing like this at an historic track like Thompson!

Rocky suits up to take the "Boss Hydro" for a run, but never got it down the track due to rain.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:48:43 -0700

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Rocky suits up to take the "Boss Hydro" for a run, but never got it down the track due to rain.

Super launch by one of the Tomoszyk-clan Willys Gassers coming down to the Reunion from Michigan.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:48:47 -0700

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Super launch by one of the Tomoszyk-clan Willys Gassers coming down to the Reunion from Michigan.

Perry Green twists the Green & Green Anglia hard on this three-point launch effort.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:48:51 -0700

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Perry Green twists the Green & Green Anglia hard on this three-point launch effort.

Gene Schwartz carries the nosegear fifty feet on another launch of his '51 Chevy.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:48:54 -0700

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Gene Schwartz carries the nosegear fifty feet on another launch of his '51 Chevy.

A fine looking Gasser pairing! And another race team with a stoic sense of humor. Sam Patrick saves cash, leaves first.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:48:58 -0700

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A fine looking Gasser pairing! And another race team with a stoic sense of humor. Sam Patrick saves cash, leaves first.

No need to tell you how nostalgic scenes like this are to any Gasser fan!

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:49:02 -0700

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No need to tell you how nostalgic scenes like this are to any Gasser fan!

Twilight run for Tom Fritz. Hope there's enough left in the till for a few more!

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:49:05 -0700

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Twilight run for Tom Fritz. Hope there's enough left in the till for a few more!

Trailering out after cancellation of Sunday's eliminations.

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:49:10 -0700

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Trailering out after cancellation of Sunday's eliminations.

Still upbeat despite the disappointing weather, departing participant gives us a "thumbs up" farewell on his exit. See you at Reunion VI...!!

nobody@smugmug.com (NITROGEEZERS) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:49:14 -0700

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Still upbeat despite the disappointing weather, departing participant gives us a "thumbs up" farewell on his exit. See you at Reunion VI...!!