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Todd Wenzel Car Show

So I get a call from Boomer who said Orley Koppes and Jim Parks invited him to a car show at Todd Wenzel Chevrolet in Hudsonville, Michigan which is just outside Grand Rapids where Dennis Barker works. Boomer asked me if I wanted to ride along with him. Needless to say I said yes. We took off on Friday around 5:00 pm. Got to the hotel around midnight which by the way Dennis booked for us.

Saturday morning we cleaned the cars and headed across the street to the show. Dennis is there directing traffic and it was nothing but first class the rest of the day. I've never met Dennis before but he treated me/us like family. He had Boomer, Jim and Orley park their cars front row next to the building. He would stop by and chat every so often.....just to give Orley a hard time! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

At the end of the show, Dennis tells us to go to the side of the building. He takes his 600HP Nickey Camaro out there and does one of the best burnouts I've seen in a LONG time! I only have pictures of it now but plan on getting a video as soon as Boomer makes a copy of it.

So, thanks again for a great show and a good time Dennis.

Kurt

Here are some pictures of Dennis' car and his smokey burnout.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...s/100_7414.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...s/100_7416.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...s/100_7415.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...s/P1090008.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...s/P1090009.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...s/P1090010.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...s/P1090011.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...s/P1090012.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...s/P1090013.jpg

Re: Todd Wenzel Car Show

Indeed, Denny is a Class Act and a genuinely nice guy.

Not only that, he is also willing to work a second job and be paid only with tires! I think, however, Stefano may have been better off paying him cash...

Thanks for posting the pics, looks like a great show!

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

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Very cool! Thanks for posting these up!

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Kurt,

Thanks for sharing [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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Very cool...Dennis is a great guy!. Say hi to Jim for me!

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Liability disclaimer.

Do not attempt Dennis Barker burnouts at home or on the street. He is a seasoned and experienced burn out professional and has the tickets from local law enforcement all over the country to prove it!

Nickey Chicago. Inc in no way supports, approves or condones this type of behavior.

You didn't see Orland or Jim misbehaving with their Nickey Camaros.

BTW, thanks for the pics.

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74 Nova.......No Comment...........Thanks for Posting........."And" Barker is one of the Good Guys......"Except" when he turns into a Hooligan and participates in unsanctioned acceleration events

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[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif[/img]

"Dennis is a great guy!. "

"Indeed, Denny is a Class Act and a genuinely nice guy."

[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img] Must be two Dennis Barkers. Short, round, loud, obnoxious, ...... you know; a CAR SALESMAN! You sure it's the same guy?

[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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I know Ken...the Nova was a little frightening but for some reason....I liked it....especially some of the day 2 mods.

Kurt

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Stefano, Jim and Orley behaved themselves....unfortunately.

I found this video of Dennis baking the tires.

Dennis on the streets....

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A little bird [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/whistle.gif[/img] just sent this video from the show last Saturday.

Dennis' smoke show......

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Thank you for all the nice comments. We did have a great time at the show and really appreciate all the support. On the '73 Nova; Ken bought the car brand new and has owned it ever since. It is WILD but he is a TRUE HOT RODDER through & through!!

Thanks again,

Dennis

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Kurt,

Thank you for all the great pictures. It was a joy to have you at our show and look forward to seeing you there next year.

Dennis