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Nice shots Verne. Beautiful cars!!!!! Very artsy photos too! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...9/DSC_0100.jpg http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...9/DSC_0101.jpg http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...9/DSC_0103.jpg http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...9/DSC_0104.jpg http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...9/DSC_0105.jpg http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...9/DSC_0106.jpg http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...9/DSC_0107.jpg http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...9/DSC_0108.jpg http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...9/DSC_0109.jpg http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...9/DSC_0110.jpg A site member, Tommy Nolen http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...9/DSC_0112.jpg http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...9/DSC_0114.jpg http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...9/DSC_0113.jpg Another of our Jersey boys http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...9/DSC_0116.jpg http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...9/DSC_0117.jpg http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...9/DSC_0118.jpg http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...9/DSC_0120.jpg http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...9/DSC_0121.jpg http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...9/DSC_0122.jpg http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...9/DSC_0125.jpg This '64 is owned by the original owner, who found the car after 11 other owners had it after him! Quite a story. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...9/DSC_0129.jpg http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...9/DSC_0130.jpg http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...9/DSC_0136.jpg http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...9/DSC_0137.jpg http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...9/DSC_0138.jpg http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...9/DSC_0140.jpg http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...9/DSC_0141.jpg All the above photos are courtesy of Tommy Nolen's wife, Debbie.....quite the shutterbug. Janet and I made the trip in our gold '63 and stopped overnight at Tommy & Debbie's both ways. I was treated to a ride in Tommy's Bristol Blue '61 Ventura 425A 4-spd car (a close match to his '61 Super Sport). I'd like to thank him and Debbie for their hospitality and helping me "re-tire" my gold car. (another story) https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif Verne https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif |
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In case anyone is interested, I thought I'd post a couple pics of Tommy's '61 Ventura.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...tionetc002.jpg Those '61 buckets don't exactly grow on trees...... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...tionetc005.jpg And BOY, does it run good https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif I think someone should bug him for a Member's Ride feature on that one https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif |
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The drags were a blast. Not a whole lot of cars, but enough for 4 rounds. I'll try to contact someone who took pics there that I can get and post. Rockingham is an IHRA track, and they were really laid back. There was NO tech. They didn't even check for seat belts. An announcement came over the PA saying, "Put your wives, girlfriends or other friends in the car and make a pass". The only rule was that you couldn't go quicker than 11.99 with a passenger. You couldn't ask for a drag day that was more fun. The return road passed right in front of the snack bar, so on one of my runs I just pulled up in front and grabbed a burger, then went back to the pits. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif After elims were over, we were offered unlimited time passes. We had the whole track - not grouped in with another program. They prepped it for us, then dragged it down again before elims. FUN racing just can't get any better than that! And the NIA gave out more prizes than we had racers! Just ask Jody from Pit Pal, who coordinated the whole thing for us.
The convention had a NASCAR Legends seminar, a Drag Racing Legends seminar, several tech seminars, a tour of the NASCAR garages, a ladies brunch with a craft seminar, a business meeting and plenty of door prizes, along with great music in the parking lot every day. I can't wait till next year. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif |
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Verne
Great pic's, thanks, and for the 61 Chevy's.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif |
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These views just came in.......
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...ivate/262s.jpg http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...lrunner-up.jpg Pay no attention to the white haired guy in the background. http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...ompsonpits.jpg http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...Hankatline.jpg More to come.....I hope. |
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Cool stuff! I'm personally i'm diggin that green 67 427 Biscayne...or is it a Bel Air? I can never tell the difference! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif
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Great event coverage Verne. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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I agree...thanks for the "ride" Verne! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
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That would be a Belair Joe. Biscaynes didn't have the side molding. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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Here are a few more that came in from the drags.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3.../NIA09/58I.jpg These two were BEAUTIFUL cars! http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...9/AlLoew65.jpg Time trials: The only TRUE race cars there! http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...09/AllenAl.jpg Semi-Finals http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...A09/AllenI.jpg I hope I receive more... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif |
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Great pictures Verne, thanks. I know you were Top Eliminator there last year, who won this year?
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Uuuuuuuuuuh..............Hmmmmmmmmmmm............. .Uuuuuuuuuuuuh.................................I did. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/blush.gif
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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif Congrats Verne - you humble guy you. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif [/ QUOTE ] https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif Verne! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif |
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Thanks for the great photos all.
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WOW Verne, way to go. Two for two. You are indeed..........
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u288/BB767/sm.jpg MR ELIMINATOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif Thomas |
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THAT...is a great picture! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
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http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u288/BB767/sm.jpg MR ELIMINATOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif Thomas [/ QUOTE ] For those who missed the connection; that's Tom Payne's Double Silver'64 SS. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif |
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Way to go, Verne. Love the "Game Face"! And the Frantz Dynasty continues........
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That photo has a story behind it, but I'm not the one to tell it..... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/blush.gif
And I know I'll have a bullseye on my back at the next convention drags..... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif |
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Verne, great pictures! Email me at [email protected] and send me your mailing address. I have a DVD that I'd like to send you of the drags.
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That photo has a story behind it, but I'm not the one to tell it..... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/blush.gif [/ QUOTE ] In Vern's defense that photo was staged last year at my request. I take full responsibility for it. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif I'm trying to get the background photo up and then you'll all understand the method to my madness. Be thinking Dick Dale & His Del-Tones, 1964 Capital Records # T-2053 https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif Thomas |
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Verne, great pictures! Email me at [email protected] and send me your mailing address. I have a DVD that I'd like to send you of the drags. [/ QUOTE ] Thanks for the offer Al. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif Welcome to the site. I'd like to introduce you to the other members here. This is Al's beautiful Biscayne, which I think won Best Appearing Car at the drags https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...e/DSC_0036.jpg |
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Verne...hook me up with a members ride on that car! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
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