2008 Spring Swap Meet

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Hands down, the 14th edition of the Spring Warm Up & Swap Meet presented by American Classifieds was one of, if not the best yet. The weather was post-card perfect. The vendor and racer counts were at all time highs.  Attendance was totally over the top. Positively, it was an incredible event and as many mentioned throughout the day, What a great way to kick of the Season!

The Swap Meet itself attracted more vendors than any of the previous thirteen years occupying nearly half the entire central pit area, along with the upper pits, which was packed to the max. It seemed like there was more old iron, from barn fresh cars to parts, than ever before. Vendors were on hand from as far away as Minnesota and the sales, noted by many sellers throughout the day, were well above past years.

The full day of testing offered unlimited passes for just over seven hours. A record turnout of better than 260 racers took in the last test day before the Stinker Stores Season Opener on April 19th and 20th. The air was exceptional, especially in the morning when the corrected altitude was hovering 200-400 feet below sea level depending on whos weather stations you referenced. Amazingly enough, the day turned out just simply gorgeous as temperatures topped out at 69 with a very subtle breeze during the afternoon.

Anticipation is riding at a very high pitch as everyone is gearing up the start of Team Firebirds Drive for Five this coming weekend. It marks the start of the 2008 Boise Muffler & Spangler Bros. Auto Body Gold Cup Series. Classes offered include Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Snow/Bike, Nostalgia, Outlaw Street, Street Truck, Street Bike, Junior Thunder and Lightning. Gates open daily at 9 am. First round of racing will get underway at 2 pm. Best of all, the weekend features two separate days of racing, all for one entrance fee.