NHRA National Hot Reunion V - 2007

Ready to roll? Our four-day tour of NHRR begins about 30 miles east of here at National Trails Raceway

2009-02-11T01:53:02Z

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Ready to roll? Our four-day tour of NHRR begins about 30 miles east of here at National Trails Raceway

Arrival of the "Pilgrim" inspires thoughts about "thanksgiving" for another NHRR. Gene O'Connor towed "Pilgrim" in from Pembroke, MA to compete with the Geezer Gassers.

2009-02-11T01:54:44Z

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Arrival of the "Pilgrim" inspires thoughts about "thanksgiving" for another NHRR. Gene O'Connor towed "Pilgrim" in from Pembroke, MA to compete with the Geezer Gassers.

"Slick Willy" was another new entry we spotted on our pre-event pit tour. It's owned and raced by Harvey Nayman from Gasport, NY and competed in the Geezer Gasser category.

2009-02-11T01:52:11Z

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"Slick Willy" was another new entry we spotted on our pre-event pit tour. It's owned and raced by Harvey Nayman from Gasport, NY and competed in the Geezer Gasser category.

Al Chernik has attended previous NHRR's. Ever-crafty Wile E. Coyote keeps everything secure while Al is elsewhere. Meep-meep!

2009-02-11T01:54:12Z

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Al Chernik has attended previous NHRR's. Ever-crafty Wile E. Coyote keeps everything secure while Al is elsewhere. Meep-meep!

The Brown Brothers Gasser is an old original, attending this year's reunion as a display and Cacklefest car.

2009-06-25T17:48:31Z

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The Brown Brothers Gasser is an old original, attending this year's reunion as a display and Cacklefest car.

Al Bergler had his "More Aggravation" Comp Coupe set up early, next to the Smith & Goulet "Probe" now owned by Ed Golden which Al also refabricated.

2009-02-11T01:54:36Z

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Al Bergler had his "More Aggravation" Comp Coupe set up early, next to the Smith & Goulet "Probe" now owned by Ed Golden which Al also refabricated.

A new addition to Al's stable this year is his latest effort, this reproduction of "Gang Green."

2009-06-25T17:50:59Z

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A new addition to Al's stable this year is his latest effort, this reproduction of "Gang Green."

This car was raced by Larry Payne around SE Michigan in the mid-1960's before being acquired by Gil Kohn at Detroit Dragway for use as a house-owned match racer.

2009-06-25T17:45:50Z

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This car was raced by Larry Payne around SE Michigan in the mid-1960's before being acquired by Gil Kohn at Detroit Dragway for use as a house-owned match racer.

Overall view of "Gang Green" shows the exquisite craftsmanship and show-grade appearance associated with all of Bergler's work.

2009-02-11T01:53:50Z

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Overall view of "Gang Green" shows the exquisite craftsmanship and show-grade appearance associated with all of Bergler's work.

Reminding of the California cars that used to come east for the NHRA Nationals, the Airoso Bros.gasser is now run by Ron Normann from Hebron, IL.

2009-02-11T01:52:14Z

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Reminding of the California cars that used to come east for the NHRA Nationals, the Airoso Bros.gasser is now run by Ron Normann from Hebron, IL.

Steve Timoszyk was another early arrival from Michigan with his restored "Prock & Howell" flip-top gasser already set up on display. This car would participate in Cacklefest on Saturday even ...

2009-06-25T17:39:32Z

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Steve Timoszyk was another early arrival from Michigan with his restored "Prock & Howell" flip-top gasser already set up on display. This car would participate in Cacklefest on Saturday even ...

The "Midnight Oil Garage" Willys was another car competing in the Geezer Gasser division that we hadn't seen before. Larry McLendon brought it to NHRR from Summerfield, FL .

2009-06-25T17:39:53Z

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The "Midnight Oil Garage" Willys was another car competing in the Geezer Gasser division that we hadn't seen before. Larry McLendon brought it to NHRR from Summerfield, FL .

Brian Blasey returned for another NHRR with this Geezer Gasser entry from Hawthorn Woods, IL.

2009-06-25T17:44:07Z

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Brian Blasey returned for another NHRR with this Geezer Gasser entry from Hawthorn Woods, IL.

The "Parr Automotive" altered is an historic car still making passes. It's absolutely period-correct in appearance with the exception of the cage.

2009-06-25T17:39:24Z

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The "Parr Automotive" altered is an historic car still making passes. It's absolutely period-correct in appearance with the exception of the cage.

Red Greth brought the famous, "Speed Sport" fuel modified roadster all the way from Tucson, AZ for its first appearance at the event. This is the original car, folks, dating to the '50s!

2009-02-11T01:53:09Z

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Red Greth brought the famous, "Speed Sport" fuel modified roadster all the way from Tucson, AZ for its first appearance at the event. This is the original car, folks, dating to the '50s!

The former record-holder looks innocent enough, but fire her up on the customary load of nitro and "Old Noisy" delivers a bark out the rear pipe array that is unique and unforgettable. ( A ...

2009-02-11T01:53:53Z

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The former record-holder looks innocent enough, but fire her up on the customary load of nitro and "Old Noisy" delivers a bark out the rear pipe array that is unique and unforgettable. ( A ...

Freddie Green's record-holding shoebox was one of the historic gasser originals on display for the first time at NHRR, and also participated in the Cacklefest.

2009-06-25T17:43:01Z

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Freddie Green's record-holding shoebox was one of the historic gasser originals on display for the first time at NHRR, and also participated in the Cacklefest.

Another honest oldie proudly wearing a little age was the Sycamore Speed shop Gasser making its debut NHRR appearance.

2009-02-11T01:54:22Z

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Another honest oldie proudly wearing a little age was the Sycamore Speed shop Gasser making its debut NHRR appearance.

Tools are set up and prep work was already underway Thursday afternoon on Ernie McLain's "Mill Road Boys" Top Fueler from Delaware.

2009-02-11T01:54:08Z

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Tools are set up and prep work was already underway Thursday afternoon on Ernie McLain's "Mill Road Boys" Top Fueler from Delaware.

First thing on Friday morning we found the defending-champ "High Speed Motorsports" Top Fueler out of the box and getting checked over by the team.

2009-06-25T17:45:30Z

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First thing on Friday morning we found the defending-champ "High Speed Motorsports" Top Fueler out of the box and getting checked over by the team.

Don Trasin was setting up his display site in the pits. Once again his "cacklecar" reproduction of the Tom McEwen "English Leather" Corvette Funny Car as reconstructed by Pat Foster was a wo ...

2009-06-25T17:47:35Z

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Don Trasin was setting up his display site in the pits. Once again his "cacklecar" reproduction of the Tom McEwen "English Leather" Corvette Funny Car as reconstructed by Pat Foster was a wo ...

Just as beautiful as the day it emerged from Foster's shop three years ago is Trasin's "other cacklecar," the fabulous "Jade Grenade" dragster reproduction.

2009-06-25T17:42:15Z

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Just as beautiful as the day it emerged from Foster's shop three years ago is Trasin's "other cacklecar," the fabulous "Jade Grenade" dragster reproduction.

Ted Guth's superlative restoration of Roland Leong's "Hawaiian" Dodge Charger made it's public debut at last year's CHRR and it's first NHRR appearance at this event.

2009-02-11T01:56:08Z

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Ted Guth's superlative restoration of Roland Leong's "Hawaiian" Dodge Charger made it's public debut at last year's CHRR and it's first NHRR appearance at this event.

The Barnes & Gladstone fuel dragster has participated at every NHRR, with fire-ups in the pits and appearance on track during the Cacklefest.

2009-02-11T01:56:04Z

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The Barnes & Gladstone fuel dragster has participated at every NHRR, with fire-ups in the pits and appearance on track during the Cacklefest.

The Gassers took the track early on Friday. Danny Mann in "Mr. Crude" takes on Dan Stortz driving the Willys pickup.

2009-02-11T01:56:19Z

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The Gassers took the track early on Friday. Danny Mann in "Mr. Crude" takes on Dan Stortz driving the Willys pickup.

Wonder where Ken Kapper came up with a name like that for his Henry J Geezer Gasser?

2009-06-25T17:37:54Z

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Wonder where Ken Kapper came up with a name like that for his Henry J Geezer Gasser?

Gene O'Connor wasted no time loading his musket and taking a shot off the National Trails starting line.

2009-06-25T17:45:59Z

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Gene O'Connor wasted no time loading his musket and taking a shot off the National Trails starting line.

Bill Caughron gets some nice air under his Anglia Geezer Gasser on his launch opposite Al Chernik's Willys.

2009-02-11T01:55:17Z

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Bill Caughron gets some nice air under his Anglia Geezer Gasser on his launch opposite Al Chernik's Willys.

NHRR stalwart Ron Doran in "Ferdinand" lives just a few miles from National Trails Raceway in nearby Petaskala, OH. He politely allows Floridian Larry McLendon a head start in this Geezer Ga ...

2009-06-25T17:38:46Z

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NHRR stalwart Ron Doran in "Ferdinand" lives just a few miles from National Trails Raceway in nearby Petaskala, OH. He politely allows Floridian Larry McLendon a head start in this Geezer Ga ...

Two cars from the East Coast Gasser group try out the track. Matt Zieminick in the blue Anglia and Tom Fritz in "Goin' Broke" meet again as they frequently do at group events.

2009-02-11T01:52:02Z

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Two cars from the East Coast Gasser group try out the track. Matt Zieminick in the blue Anglia and Tom Fritz in "Goin' Broke" meet again as they frequently do at group events.

Nitrogeezer and East Coast Gasser John Olcott spreads some tire-cleansing smoke from the restored Russo and Santo Gasser in preparation for a pass.

2009-02-11T01:51:40Z

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Nitrogeezer and East Coast Gasser John Olcott spreads some tire-cleansing smoke from the restored Russo and Santo Gasser in preparation for a pass.

Olcott's unusual Willys 4-door lifts out of the starting beams on its time trial departure.

2009-06-25T17:45:45Z

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Olcott's unusual Willys 4-door lifts out of the starting beams on its time trial departure.

Another pair of East Coast Gassers is this duo in suede, Bob Darlington in the far lane and Ed Kuhn leaving the line smartly in the near lane.

2009-02-11T01:52:34Z

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Another pair of East Coast Gassers is this duo in suede, Bob Darlington in the far lane and Ed Kuhn leaving the line smartly in the near lane.

A scene that might be from the 1960's finds Jim Kelly in the gorgeous "Joe's Garage" Willys and Nelson Bilyn in "Gone Berzerk" in a side-by-side start. Kelley races out of Okeana, OH while B ...

2009-06-25T17:39:20Z

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A scene that might be from the 1960's finds Jim Kelly in the gorgeous "Joe's Garage" Willys and Nelson Bilyn in "Gone Berzerk" in a side-by-side start. Kelley races out of Okeana, OH while B ...

Tom Nowicki (Goshen, IN) demonstrates the weight transfer principle on his hard launching "Haulin' Ass" shoebox gasser. Gene Kubisty's Austin "Hombre" (Hudson, OH) almost looks intimidated b ...

2009-02-11T01:55:03Z

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Tom Nowicki (Goshen, IN) demonstrates the weight transfer principle on his hard launching "Haulin' Ass" shoebox gasser. Gene Kubisty's Austin "Hombre" (Hudson, OH) almost looks intimidated b ...

After a long, open-trailer ride from Texas, Nitrogeezer Don Ross' brand new "Scorpion V" restoration arrives "in style" at NHRR. This (and a toolbox) was just "how things were done" goin' to ...

2009-02-11T01:54:20Z

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After a long, open-trailer ride from Texas, Nitrogeezer Don Ross' brand new "Scorpion V" restoration arrives "in style" at NHRR. This (and a toolbox) was just "how things were done" goin' to ...

Ross maneuvers to position Scorpion for unloading, affording us this view of Scorpion's uniquely styled rear. What a fine job by Don and great-looking result!

2009-02-11T01:52:31Z

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Ross maneuvers to position Scorpion for unloading, affording us this view of Scorpion's uniquely styled rear. What a fine job by Don and great-looking result!

A very satisfied Bobby Langley settles into Scorpion V and everything seems familiar from the last time he did this decades ago. Check out that airscoop!

2009-02-11T01:52:58Z

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A very satisfied Bobby Langley settles into Scorpion V and everything seems familiar from the last time he did this decades ago. Check out that airscoop!

Here's the restored 1972 Camaro "Jungle Jim" Funny Car owned and driven by Henry Gutierrez that was making its debut NHRR appearance. Lots of fond memories for lots of NHRR attendees involvi ...

2009-07-14T23:07:27Z

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Here's the restored 1972 Camaro "Jungle Jim" Funny Car owned and driven by Henry Gutierrez that was making its debut NHRR appearance. Lots of fond memories for lots of NHRR attendees involvi ...

Ray Godman's "Tennessee Bo-Weevil" fuel dragster returned for a second appearance at NHRR and Cacklefest. Original driver Preston Davis (standing in the car) and Godman (wheelchair) attrac ...

2009-02-11T01:55:22Z

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Ray Godman's "Tennessee Bo-Weevil" fuel dragster returned for a second appearance at NHRR and Cacklefest. Original driver Preston Davis (standing in the car) and Godman (wheelchair) attrac ...

Norb Locke fire's up his "Grandpa's Toy" and fills the air with with its special kind of music. Norb once owned similar dragster utilizing the same Scotty Fenn "K88" chassis in the early 19 ...

2009-06-25T17:39:10Z

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Norb Locke fire's up his "Grandpa's Toy" and fills the air with with its special kind of music. Norb once owned similar dragster utilizing the same Scotty Fenn "K88" chassis in the early 19 ...

Among the debutantes at NHRR was Ron Johnson's just completed (but yet-to-be-painted) reproduction of the famous Tommy Ivo "Barnstormer" fuel dragster. It was the centerpiece of a three-car ...

2009-02-11T01:54:01Z

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Among the debutantes at NHRR was Ron Johnson's just completed (but yet-to-be-painted) reproduction of the famous Tommy Ivo "Barnstormer" fuel dragster. It was the centerpiece of a three-car ...

The "youngest" of the three Ivo cars on display was Bruce Larson's fantastic restoration of Ivo's 1974/75 rear-engined dragster. Easel display on the left shows it's "final ride" in 1975.... ...

2009-06-25T17:46:27Z

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The "youngest" of the three Ivo cars on display was Bruce Larson's fantastic restoration of Ivo's 1974/75 rear-engined dragster. Easel display on the left shows it's "final ride" in 1975.... ...

The car is a showcase of "state of the art" dragster design technology for the early rear-engined cars. Note the wing size and upright, open cockpit.

2009-02-11T01:53:32Z

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The car is a showcase of "state of the art" dragster design technology for the early rear-engined cars. Note the wing size and upright, open cockpit.

Front wheel shrouds on the Ivo dragster were a short-lived aero fad of dubious value but really "dressed up" cars so equipped. They certainly add to the appeal of Ivo's ride.

2009-06-25T17:46:14Z

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Front wheel shrouds on the Ivo dragster were a short-lived aero fad of dubious value but really "dressed up" cars so equipped. They certainly add to the appeal of Ivo's ride.

Details and finish on this car are really outstanding! When NHRA calls NHRR an "open air, interactive museum," this is what they are talking about! Everything works, and does it ever!

2009-06-25T17:39:27Z

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Details and finish on this car are really outstanding! When NHRA calls NHRR an "open air, interactive museum," this is what they are talking about! Everything works, and does it ever!

Love that early full-face helmet and the simple, straightforward design that carried over from the front-engined cars into the transitional early cars.

2009-02-11T01:56:08Z

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Love that early full-face helmet and the simple, straightforward design that carried over from the front-engined cars into the transitional early cars.

The third Ivo-dragster at the "Ivo-Nationals" was Guy Boucher's utterly fantastic combo of the car and display trailer that Ivo toured the country with from 1970-72. Truly a highwater mark i ...

2009-02-11T01:54:08Z

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The third Ivo-dragster at the "Ivo-Nationals" was Guy Boucher's utterly fantastic combo of the car and display trailer that Ivo toured the country with from 1970-72. Truly a highwater mark i ...

A full-length view of the untrailered Boucher restoration shows what breathtaking beauty in color, form and finish this car projects.

2009-06-25T17:39:25Z

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A full-length view of the untrailered Boucher restoration shows what breathtaking beauty in color, form and finish this car projects.

Everything on the car is polished to the nines! Make that tens!!!

2009-06-25T17:45:40Z

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Everything on the car is polished to the nines! Make that tens!!!

Cowl art on the TV Tom fueler. As noted in our article, this was TV Tom's last front-engined car.

2009-06-25T17:42:30Z

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Cowl art on the TV Tom fueler. As noted in our article, this was TV Tom's last front-engined car.

Low-angled view emphasizes the length of these last of the line cars, essential to keeping the nose down with the power gains and traction improvements then available.

2009-06-25T17:46:40Z

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Low-angled view emphasizes the length of these last of the line cars, essential to keeping the nose down with the power gains and traction improvements then available.

A view down the National Trails Raceway quarter mile as Bill Tovlin pulls his nifty Bantam altered into the staging area.

2009-02-11T01:56:09Z

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A view down the National Trails Raceway quarter mile as Bill Tovlin pulls his nifty Bantam altered into the staging area.

This bull moose has been the the trademark figurehead for National Trails raceway since the early 1960's and adorned the original timing tower for many years. Supposedly a hunting trophy of ...

2009-06-25T17:37:57Z

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This bull moose has been the the trademark figurehead for National Trails raceway since the early 1960's and adorned the original timing tower for many years. Supposedly a hunting trophy of ...

Things intensify as the quicker and faster cars pull out for qualifying time trials on Friday afternoon. Domenic Paris launches the much-admired Paris Bros. twin-engined car running in the n ...

2009-06-25T17:41:01Z

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Things intensify as the quicker and faster cars pull out for qualifying time trials on Friday afternoon. Domenic Paris launches the much-admired Paris Bros. twin-engined car running in the n ...

Charliie Smith returned from Oklahoma to compete at another NHRR in this dragster that ran in the "Nostalgia Dragster" group. Nice burnout from Charlie here.

2009-02-11T01:51:33Z

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Charliie Smith returned from Oklahoma to compete at another NHRR in this dragster that ran in the "Nostalgia Dragster" group. Nice burnout from Charlie here.

Smith lifts after the car twists itself into a one-wheeled launch attempt. Plenty of bite available at the National Trails track!

2009-06-25T17:44:33Z

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Smith lifts after the car twists itself into a one-wheeled launch attempt. Plenty of bite available at the National Trails track!

Another entry in the Nostalgia Dragster field was Pat Hine from Lake Placid, FL driving this dragster. The long, small-diameter frame with minimal cross bracing made it a particularly "spind ...

2009-06-25T17:42:07Z

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Another entry in the Nostalgia Dragster field was Pat Hine from Lake Placid, FL driving this dragster. The long, small-diameter frame with minimal cross bracing made it a particularly "spind ...

Dick Gaylord handled the driving this year in Bob Gibson's NitroCentral.com Nostalgia Dragster entry, seen here on a qualifying pass.

2009-02-11T01:55:07Z

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Dick Gaylord handled the driving this year in Bob Gibson's NitroCentral.com Nostalgia Dragster entry, seen here on a qualifying pass.

This was Bruce Hacker's fifth appearance at NHRR, giving him and "Revolution" a perfect attendance record competing in the Junior Fuel B category. Bruce hails from East Greenville, PA.

2009-06-25T17:44:06Z

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This was Bruce Hacker's fifth appearance at NHRR, giving him and "Revolution" a perfect attendance record competing in the Junior Fuel B category. Bruce hails from East Greenville, PA.

The Nostalgia Funny Cars competed in their own eliminator for the first time at this year's NHRR. Previously they made "exhibition only" runs. Steve Nichols prepares for a qualifying run in ...

2009-06-25T17:47:51Z

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The Nostalgia Funny Cars competed in their own eliminator for the first time at this year's NHRR. Previously they made "exhibition only" runs. Steve Nichols prepares for a qualifying run in ...

Side-by-side qualifying as Nichols runs opposite Californian Dennis LaCharite driving the "Back in BlacK" GTO. A new body style for LaCharite this year, replacing the former Corvette shell.

2009-06-25T17:46:27Z

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Side-by-side qualifying as Nichols runs opposite Californian Dennis LaCharite driving the "Back in BlacK" GTO. A new body style for LaCharite this year, replacing the former Corvette shell.

Julius Hughes, Jr. was licensing for Nostalgia Top Fuel in the "Atlanta Speed Shop" dragster. Look for him next year as all went well.

2009-06-25T17:51:16Z

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Julius Hughes, Jr. was licensing for Nostalgia Top Fuel in the "Atlanta Speed Shop" dragster. Look for him next year as all went well.

Ernie McClain coasts to a stop following his burnout in the first Top Fuel qualifying session.

2009-02-11T01:55:24Z

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Ernie McClain coasts to a stop following his burnout in the first Top Fuel qualifying session.

Troy Green replaces Sean Bellemeur in the cockpit of the "High Speed Motorsports" Top Fueler this year. A strong burnout from the defending NHRR-champion car on it's first qualifying attempt ...

2009-06-25T17:37:58Z

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Troy Green replaces Sean Bellemeur in the cockpit of the "High Speed Motorsports" Top Fueler this year. A strong burnout from the defending NHRR-champion car on it's first qualifying attempt ...

It gets no finer than a pair of top-tier NTF's launching off the start under a gorgeous summer sky. Brendan Murry, far lane, gets a slight lead on Green.

2009-06-25T17:43:36Z

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It gets no finer than a pair of top-tier NTF's launching off the start under a gorgeous summer sky. Brendan Murry, far lane, gets a slight lead on Green.

Howard Haight leaves a burnout trail behind as he powers past us in Butch Blair's "Fugowie" top fueler.

2009-06-25T17:50:08Z

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Howard Haight leaves a burnout trail behind as he powers past us in Butch Blair's "Fugowie" top fueler.

A nice launch by Howie that led to a 6.0 clocking on this opening qualifying pass.

2009-02-11T01:53:25Z

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A nice launch by Howie that led to a 6.0 clocking on this opening qualifying pass.

Adam Sorokin, son of the late Mike Sorokin of "Surfers" fame, follows in his dad's footsteps by driving Jim McLennan's Champion Speed Shop nostalgia top fueler. Clutch dust testifies to the ...

2009-06-25T17:42:29Z

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Adam Sorokin, son of the late Mike Sorokin of "Surfers" fame, follows in his dad's footsteps by driving Jim McLennan's Champion Speed Shop nostalgia top fueler. Clutch dust testifies to the ...

This twin-Caddy exhibition dragster exists for one purpose, which is to smoke the tires the entire quarter mile. Returning from previous NHRR appearances, the Michigan car does it again, and ...

2009-06-25T17:47:36Z

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This twin-Caddy exhibition dragster exists for one purpose, which is to smoke the tires the entire quarter mile. Returning from previous NHRR appearances, the Michigan car does it again, and ...

John McLeod from Boyne City, MI ran his unusual appearing altered in Nostalgia Comp. McLeod got as far as the semi-finals in elims.

2009-06-25T17:51:45Z

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John McLeod from Boyne City, MI ran his unusual appearing altered in Nostalgia Comp. McLeod got as far as the semi-finals in elims.

A nice wheelie from this unidentified dragster competing for Nostalgia Comp Eliminator.

2009-06-25T17:44:02Z

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A nice wheelie from this unidentified dragster competing for Nostalgia Comp Eliminator.

A great variety of hot rods running in the Nostalgia Comp field, with this deuce altered being an pretty sharp example.

2009-02-11T01:55:04Z

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A great variety of hot rods running in the Nostalgia Comp field, with this deuce altered being an pretty sharp example.

This is Tom Howe driving his Illinois-based Nostalgia Comp entry, exemplifying the contemporary "newstalgia" approach to building a mid-wheelbase altered.

2009-02-11T01:52:43Z

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This is Tom Howe driving his Illinois-based Nostalgia Comp entry, exemplifying the contemporary "newstalgia" approach to building a mid-wheelbase altered.

Mike Schuenke finds lots of bite as he launches on this Nostalgia Comp qualifying pass. The past several photos illustrate of the variety of coupes, roadsters and dragsters in the NC field.

2009-06-25T17:39:24Z

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Mike Schuenke finds lots of bite as he launches on this Nostalgia Comp qualifying pass. The past several photos illustrate of the variety of coupes, roadsters and dragsters in the NC field.

At the host Marriott Airport Inn in Indianapolis, honoree Fred Hurst had his Opel A/Gas car on display. Always noted for beautiful cars that were consistent winners, this one certainly typif ...

2009-08-13T11:02:55Z

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At the host Marriott Airport Inn in Indianapolis, honoree Fred Hurst had his Opel A/Gas car on display. Always noted for beautiful cars that were consistent winners, this one certainly typif ...

This was the scene greeting those arriving at the hotel for Friday evening's formal event reception. The Ivo "Barnstormer" front and center alongside the gardened entryway.

2009-06-25T17:51:10Z

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This was the scene greeting those arriving at the hotel for Friday evening's formal event reception. The Ivo "Barnstormer" front and center alongside the gardened entryway.

Few could pass the "Barnstormer" without pausing for a closer inspection and reading of its history.

2009-06-25T17:44:56Z

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Few could pass the "Barnstormer" without pausing for a closer inspection and reading of its history.

Following the reception, Tommy Ivo climbed aboard Barnstormer for the ceremonial fire-up that concluded the evening. Happy camper?

2009-02-11T01:54:59Z

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Following the reception, Tommy Ivo climbed aboard Barnstormer for the ceremonial fire-up that concluded the evening. Happy camper?

Barnstormer cools down surrounded by admirers in the warm lighting of the hotel's canopy cover. What a beautiful sight to end day 1 of NHRR-V.

2009-02-11T01:52:19Z

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Barnstormer cools down surrounded by admirers in the warm lighting of the hotel's canopy cover. What a beautiful sight to end day 1 of NHRR-V.

The "Moose Too" roadster was yet another oldie making a first NHRR appearance. It participated in Cacklefest with the "self-start" on-track group described in our report.

2009-02-11T01:56:15Z

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The "Moose Too" roadster was yet another oldie making a first NHRR appearance. It participated in Cacklefest with the "self-start" on-track group described in our report.

After partially restoring the famous Kohler Bros. "King Kong" Anglia gasser and racing with it as a nostalgia gasser, Carlos Cedeno has decided to withdraw the car from further racing and co ...

2009-02-11T01:54:41Z

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After partially restoring the famous Kohler Bros. "King Kong" Anglia gasser and racing with it as a nostalgia gasser, Carlos Cedeno has decided to withdraw the car from further racing and co ...

The reproduction of the first of the long line of Stone-Woods-Cook supercharged gassers as noted in our report. We didn't have time to gather details.

2009-02-11T01:52:33Z

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The reproduction of the first of the long line of Stone-Woods-Cook supercharged gassers as noted in our report. We didn't have time to gather details.

Steve Karney's flip-top Corvette gasser ran in the east as one of the S-W-C "team cars" representing their interests in that area.

2009-06-25T17:44:59Z

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Steve Karney's flip-top Corvette gasser ran in the east as one of the S-W-C "team cars" representing their interests in that area.

"Pork" Zartman's original S&S Racing Team car was never quite as pretty as this terrific reproduction.

2009-02-11T01:51:30Z

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"Pork" Zartman's original S&S Racing Team car was never quite as pretty as this terrific reproduction.

The S&S Racing Team cars of Fred Bear, Dave Hales, Gene Altizer and Pork Zartman all lined up together on Memory Lane along the main pit entry road into NHRR.

2009-02-11T01:54:32Z

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The S&S Racing Team cars of Fred Bear, Dave Hales, Gene Altizer and Pork Zartman all lined up together on Memory Lane along the main pit entry road into NHRR.

Don Garlits returned with the restored Swamp Rat VIII cacklecar that he introduced at last year's event.

2009-06-25T17:42:33Z

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Don Garlits returned with the restored Swamp Rat VIII cacklecar that he introduced at last year's event.

"Hombre" was another NHRR newcomer representing the classic AA Fuel Altereds of long ago. It too was a Cacklefest participant at NHRR-V.

2009-06-25T17:45:42Z

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"Hombre" was another NHRR newcomer representing the classic AA Fuel Altereds of long ago. It too was a Cacklefest participant at NHRR-V.

Another K-88 dragster seen along Memory Lane, unfortunately without any sort of markings or storyboard to tell us a little more about it. Great looker though!

2009-02-11T01:56:10Z

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Another K-88 dragster seen along Memory Lane, unfortunately without any sort of markings or storyboard to tell us a little more about it. Great looker though!

Things were already busy at Robert Donovan's pit site preparing their Junior Fuel B dragster for the Saturday qualifying sessions.

2009-02-11T01:54:17Z

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Things were already busy at Robert Donovan's pit site preparing their Junior Fuel B dragster for the Saturday qualifying sessions.

Brendan Murry's pitsite where preparations for the second round of NTF qualifying would soon find the scene a lot busier.

2009-02-11T01:56:07Z

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Brendan Murry's pitsite where preparations for the second round of NTF qualifying would soon find the scene a lot busier.

Kevin Lennon's Top Fueler in preparation. No working under the shade of a big awning for these fellows. They're right out in the open, "just like the old days."

2009-06-25T17:45:27Z

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Kevin Lennon's Top Fueler in preparation. No working under the shade of a big awning for these fellows. They're right out in the open, "just like the old days."

Action on the track gets underway on Saturday. Bob Sarkisian can be relied on for beautiful burnouts like this from his Anglia gasser....that is when it decides to go straight ahead rather t ...

2009-06-25T17:41:17Z

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Action on the track gets underway on Saturday. Bob Sarkisian can be relied on for beautiful burnouts like this from his Anglia gasser....that is when it decides to go straight ahead rather t ...

Always a strong running competitor in Nostalgia Gas at meets throughout the midwest, you can also rely on "Hellacious" for a good wheelie on just about every launch. Bob fouled out in the se ...

2009-06-25T17:38:06Z

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Always a strong running competitor in Nostalgia Gas at meets throughout the midwest, you can also rely on "Hellacious" for a good wheelie on just about every launch. Bob fouled out in the se ...

We cant recall seeing Frank Privitera's "Whoopee" gasser out of Virginia at previous NHRR's, so we've added him to our list of first-timers seen at NHRR-V.

2009-02-11T01:55:42Z

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We cant recall seeing Frank Privitera's "Whoopee" gasser out of Virginia at previous NHRR's, so we've added him to our list of first-timers seen at NHRR-V.

We presume that Tom Racza optimistically has the proceeds rather than the investment in mind in naming his Comp Eliminator car "Dollars." Nice machine, very quick.

2009-06-25T17:44:16Z

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We presume that Tom Racza optimistically has the proceeds rather than the investment in mind in naming his Comp Eliminator car "Dollars." Nice machine, very quick.

Jim Rodarmel's clean and basic Comp dragster traces its history back to a Woody junior fueler, and it still maintains very much that look.

2009-06-25T17:42:18Z

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Jim Rodarmel's clean and basic Comp dragster traces its history back to a Woody junior fueler, and it still maintains very much that look.

What better name for a Nostalgia Gas car than "American Pie." Dave Mullins of Lemont, IL was running his '37 Chevy in that Eliminator, and took it all the way to the semi's before falling to ...

2009-02-11T01:56:36Z

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What better name for a Nostalgia Gas car than "American Pie." Dave Mullins of Lemont, IL was running his '37 Chevy in that Eliminator, and took it all the way to the semi's before falling to ...

Not too many Anglia panel trucks running in Nostalgia Gas, but Dave Donaldson from Washington, IN was running this rare one at NHRR-V.

2009-02-11T01:54:21Z

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Not too many Anglia panel trucks running in Nostalgia Gas, but Dave Donaldson from Washington, IN was running this rare one at NHRR-V.

A classic scene and NHRR "deja vu" moment as the Parr Automotive altered takes hold of the starting line on an exhibition run.

2009-02-11T01:52:49Z

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A classic scene and NHRR "deja vu" moment as the Parr Automotive altered takes hold of the starting line on an exhibition run.