OLDIES RACERS BRAVE WET WEATHER WEEKEND
The second major event of the season was pummeled with
rain, thunder and lightning, but the 29th Annual Snap On Oldies But Goodies
Drags persevered and came to a conclusion Sunday afternoon.
Saturday’s weather was downright miserable. Rain fell the majority of the
morning followed by a line of showers and explosive thunder boomers during the
late afternoon hours. In between storm systems, racers were able to squeeze in a
trio of time trial runs.
Overnight Saturday, the skies really let loose. All together, better than
six-tenths of an inch of rain fell at the raceway, very near a record rainfall
for the day. Fortunately enough, the weather improved significantly by
mid-morning on Sunday as friendly, sun-filled skies returned to the Oldies
weekend, which was presented by Project Filter.
A big, big attaboy goes out to all the racers and show entrants who braved the
elements, especially those who attended on Saturday. Thanks to all of you who
supported the Oldies weekend. We’re grateful for your support.
Congratulations goes out to Matt Moreira who won the Supercharged Shootout.
Driving the Moreira family campaigned “Villian Racing” supercharged roadster,
Matt set low e.t. and top speed of the meet at 6.58-218.18 mph. Steve Woods was
second quickest at 6.96-200.75 with his AA/Supercharged Corvette from San
Leandro, Calif.
Results from the races on June 6 & 7, 2009, at Firebird:
Pro Cash-No Box
W: Jim Dillon ('71 Nova) - 10.77, 118.62 (10.77 dial).
R/U: Dennis Michelson ('67 Camaro) - 10.38, 132.84 (10.37 dial).
Semi's: Julie Hart ('67 Dart GT);
Pro Cash-Box
W: Larry Troudt ('74 Cuda) - 10.49, 126.77 (10.44 dial).
R/U: Steve Reynolds ('71 Nova) - 10.25, 128.95 (10.26 dial).
Semi's: Ivan Jaques ('55 Chevy).
Combo Gas
W: Bruce Perkins ('56 Chevy) - 10.80, 113.46 (10.80 dial).
R/U: Sean Page ('65 GTO) - 9.77, 136.15 (9.80 dial).
Semi's: John Mattiesen ('70 Camaro); Larry Lancaster ('56 Chevy Pickup).
Pro Dragster
W: Dan Tuttle ('68 Dragster) - 9.16, 134.06 (9.05 dial).
R/U: Larry Saunders ('32 Bantam) - 8.60, 155.11 (8.59 dial).
Semi's: Dan Randleman ('79 Dragster); Kathleen Tuttle ('69 Dragster).
Pro Nostalgia
W: Steve Pyburn ('57 Ford) - 10.07, 127.71 (10.06 dial).
R/U: Nick Holmes ('55 Chevy) - 12.31, 108.29 (12.20 dial).
Semi's: Tom Davis ('56 Chevy); Dave Peek ('54 Studebaker).
Pro Muscle
W: Linda Rowland ('65 Cutlass) - 11.72, 115.29 (11.71 dial).
R/U: Glen Phillips ('67 Mustang) - 12.15, 112.66 (12.22 dial).
Semi's: Dan Hurlbert ('65 Barracuda); Kevin Shumway ('67 Camaro).
Pro Street Machine
W: Les Migneault ('79 Mustang) - 11.94, 111.08 (11.85 dial).
R/U: Ryan Resinkin ('72 El Camino) - 12.57, 106.73 (12.48 dial).
Semi's: Patrick Bailey ('72 Nova); Bruce Compton ('78 Cutlass).
Hot Rod
W: John Wood ('38 Chevy) - 13.11, 101.79 (13.03 dial).
R/U: Bob Muchow ('55 Ford) - 13.94, 96.90 (13.90 dial).
Semi's: George Gregory ('38 Chevy).
Classic
W: Chris Jaggers ('68 Camaro) - 14.26, 93.61 (14.26 dial).
R/U: Bruce Sackron ('63 Chevy II) - 13.24, 101.60 (13.25 dial).
Semi's: Bryan Griggs ('68 Mustang).
Street Machine
W: Annette Shumway ('71 Camaro) - 15.03, 93.89 (14.98 dial).
R/U: Cory Dykema ('69 El Camino) - 13.13, 95.51 (13.16 dial).
Semi's: Tom Farmer ('72 Barracuda);
Muscle Car
W: Lynde Fischer ('78 Camaro) - 13.03, 105.90 (13.07 dial).
R/U: Jerry Trolard ('79 Mustang) - 13.37, 99.08 (13.50 dial).
Semi's: Rocky Nelson ('79 Chevy); Luke Jacobson ('74 Charger).
Gambler
W: Lisa Thomas ('66 Chevy II) - 10.77, 119.49 (10.68 dial).
R/U: Glenn Watts ('59 Studebaker) - 11.09, 121.75 (11.02 dial).
Semi's: Levi Burlile ('62 Ranchero).
Oldies Dash 1
W: Lane Hemsley ('67 Chevelle) - 10.35, 128.00 (10.31 dial).
R/U: Lisa Thomas ('66 Chevy II) - 10.72, 122.81 (10.71 dial).
Semi's: Steve Pyburn ('57 Ford).
Oldies Dash-Box
W: Larry Troudt ('74 Cuda) - 10.47, 121.44 (10.45 dial).
R/U: Mike Novosel ('78 Camaro) - 10.13, 136.96 (9.85 dial).
Semi's: Terry Sisson ('72 Capri).
Oldies Dash 2
W: Patrick Bailey ('72 Nova) - 11.03, 121.57 (11.00 dial).
R/U: Joe Kremer ('70 Olds 442) - broke.
Semi's: William Manners ('68 Firebird).
Show winners:
Coolest Street Rod-Dick Allen
Hottest Hot Rod-Yogi McDonald
Slickest Custom-Tim Teater
Out-A-Sight Truck-Scott McDonald
Shoebox-Mike Ennis
Top Nostalgia-Bob Scroggins
Baddest Drag Racer-Stephen Rohatsch
Finest Restored-Marie Higley
Trickest Street Machine-Kim Mason
Under Construction-Gil Lopez
Oldies Pick-Brent Borchers
Snap On Pick-Don Owen/Reid Dahlin
Project Filter Pick-John Jurado
New Crew Pick-Mario Mendoza
Firebird Pick-John Taylor
Heap Herders Pick-Steve Woods
Melba Outlaws Pick-Larry Lancaster
Vintage Gems Pick-Tim Ketlinski
Farnetti Pick-Custom-KerryWohn
Farnetti Pick-Rod-Matt Whitlock
Show Pick-Bob & Bobby Earl
Show Pick-Dennis Michelson
Show Pick-Terry Sisson
Show Pick-Larry Dowd
Show Pick-Val Griffiths