SCR7 thank you

[sYc]

I would like to thank everyone who had a hand in helping the sYc make Supercar history. Rather showing/racing a car, helping with show duties, lending a hand to fellow drivers, whatever, WE did it. All previous records have been broken. Thursday's "meet and greet" was by far the largest gathering, in both cars and people. Friday at the track we had 45 or so cars racing, with several more on display, and nice a turnout of fans to cheer us all on. Saturday evening the banquet room was filled with over 200 folks enjoying the fine meal and the outstanding speakers. And Saturday, what can I say? Over 70 cars on display indoors with the Gateway Camaro club's outside cruise-in drawing about the same number of cars.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif to everyone. SEE YOU NEXT YEAR.

[camarojoe]

Was a GREAT weekend... We're still on our way home, but already looking forward to next year... Was great to finally have a car of my own there after attending every year without one. Nice to meet so many new people and finally NO RAIN for the drags on friday. I'd definitely rate it as the best SCR yet. Thanks Tom and Rob for putting together a super Show. -Joe Barr
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[396L35]

I second that Joe... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif Mark

[Mr70]

It really was something special again this year!
If there was anything better then the cars themselves,it was all the People around them. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
As one of the race spectators,I'd like to give a HUGE Thank You to BKH-Joe Swezey-Camarojoe-Supercarkid & Rob Clary,among others,for organizing and scrambling to get Frank (Hvychev) a new working water pump installed (And painted http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif ) in record time,on his Deuce in time to make the Drag race Match happen.
I wouldn't object to a 3 day long Reunion in the Future... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[John Brown]

I want to give a big "thank you" to the Clary family for opening SCR7 to everyone that wanted to bring their cars to the track Friday. I could only stay for the one day, but next year I'll make plans to be there for the whole program. It was great. Thanks........ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[ssl78]

What a great time it gets bigger and better every year. Thanks to Clary's for putting it all together. What a great group of people without them and their cars this couldn't of happened.. I met a lot of people this year I have never met before and really enjoyed it.
The best part was watching everybody race weather you turn 17's or 11's it didn't matter it was just to cool to see the cars doing what they were built to do. Thanks again see you next year.

[Pantera]

I had fun myself so I have to give a big thanks for this eventto Tom and Rob, and all the rest of the crew that were involved in putting it on.

Dee has never been to anything like this so it was a real learning experience and she loved it. I had never shown a car at a event like this and just wish it had lasted one more day. I could have talked and met more people for at least one more day. Ed (55chev) stayed up till 3am doing just that. How many beers was that ED??


I am so excited that someone had the one thing that I was needing to go back on the white Motion car of mine, and that was a pair of the original Motion valvecovers with emblems. Now next year it will look like it did way back when it was new.

Charlie Lillard wants me to leave the paint just the way it is and just get it running with the LS-7 motor again, but I want to see it looking like new all over too. Sorry Charlie !!!. I know he had fun because he had a smile on his face everytime I saw him.


Getting to meet Franks dad, Frank sr. almost made me cry. You don't know how neat it is when I get to see a father & son enjoy something like that together. I was only 15 for a month when my father died. So big Frank, you make me proud to see you with your boy and having such a great time. I realize that there were more there also and please don't let me leave you out of the list.

To those that missed the show. Tisk Tisk!!! You just don't kow what you missed.


Wait till you see some of the pic' and you will be sorry.

[55chevy]

[ QUOTE ]
I could have talked and met more people for at least one more day. Ed (55chev) stayed up till 3am doing just that. How many beers was that ED??

[/ QUOTE ]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif I can't remember... but I had fun http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif I even hung out with some of the local Camaro club guys before calling it a night.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif I would second a 3 day event for SCR8.. It just keeps getting better every year.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[Horseman]

To all that had a hand in the show one word "stupendous" it just gets better and better. Thanx to the whole gang! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[bkhpah]

We arrived home safe and sound. What a great event. I would like to give a big THANK YOU to all the people that help set this show apart from all the others. There were so many neat moments that they would be hard to list. Nick Morroco and his family getting into his old Chevelle with new owner and few friend Chris Short. The Thursday night kickoff party was IMO the best one ever. More cars and people than ever before. The Thursday Nighter is starting to become legendary. Meeting people from all points of the globe, jetting into Collinsville is just amazing. Once again Tom, Rob, Mo and their crew did a great job with an event which has no equal and will only continue to get better. New ideas will be kicked around and next year will be even better. The dinner and speakers were great Friday. I just want to say once again thanks to this special group of owners and enthusiasts. It really is like a family reunion. I heard many people tell me that their special cars will be done for next year and they cannot wait. SCR8 will no doubt be fantastic as well...BKH http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[68TopStock]

What a fun weekend. Thank you Tom, Mo, and the boys and all the other organizers. Just got home, its raining here, glad it was not at the track, as my "rent a racer" needed some action. This was the best event so far, and thank you Matt for that special ride! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[mhassett]

Just got the 2 trucks and 2 trailers home with the cars "SAFE & Sound" about 2 hours ago. AGAIN, it was Great to see ALL the cars and Friends, made a New Friend all the way from Sweden!! The Best was being there with "MY SON" and to see him Race down the track and had a 509 light with the SS Truck. When he raced the NOVA and at the end of the truck when we saw the Cloud of smoke I almost had a "heart attack", nothing turned out to be wrong so it maybe was just carbon?? Oh yea really lucked out by having my "Friend" Sheriff Officer when I got stopped going 85 mph on the way to the Drag Strip and only got a Friendly Warning!! Great time and Great NOVA turn out and ALL the Nova guys were really friendly and I think they have accepted me into their group. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif THANK-YOU All.
Mark

[moparts]

[ QUOTE ]
I wouldn't object to a 3 day long Reunion in the Future...


[/ QUOTE ]

I really do think that we can call the Thursday night meet and greet an official day of the show.

When Tom and I pulled into the parking lot I told him then that this was going to be the best show ever. bkhpah and crew had things well in hand for the 1st night of the show.
There was already a very impressive display of cars lining both sides of the parking lot. And lots of happy smiling faces.

Then day 2...and wow what can you say. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif We had burnouts that could satisify even the biggest dragrace junky. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif Mix that with 110 octane fuel, big blocks on poly-glass tires, small blocks without rev limiters, friends helping friends and new faces taking some very beautiful cars down the track and it doesn't get much better than that.

And last but not least day 3. The best and easiest move in we have had so far. I don't know the head count of people in the convention center for saturday but I know it was a record. With special guests and car owners answering questions all day long it was great. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif

I personally want to say that any time I needed help with anything there was always someone willing to help or offer thanks for the things being done. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

I think I will wait until Tuesday to ask Tom what we need to do for SCR8 I need some rest. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[55chevy]

[ QUOTE ]
when we saw the Cloud of smoke I almost had a "heart attack", nothing turned out to be wrong so it maybe was just carbon??

[/ QUOTE ]

Mark, you gotta blow the bugs out of them Orange cars once in awhile http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif It was great seeing you again and talking with you at the drags.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif btw, I finally got that copy of MuscleCar Enthusiast with your 68 B/M on the cover. I missed it on the newsstands because my subscription renewal somehow skipped over that issue http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif I still remember riding in it to the spot that pic was taken like it just happened yesterday http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Can't wait for SCR8 now!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

[camarojoe]

[ QUOTE ]
Great time and Great NOVA turn out and ALL the Nova guys were really friendly and I think they have accepted me into their group. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif THANK-YOU All.
Mark

[/ QUOTE ]

I'll second that Mark!...I'd bet that was the biggest gathering of Deuces in one place ever, including dealer lots in 1970! Truly an amazing experience, and one I was glad to be a part of! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[COPO_Anders]

I am sitting here in Chicago thinking of what I experienced this weekend, WOW ! The cars were faboulus, but you guys were even better ! I want to say thank`s all of you, and especially to Mark and his guys for taking good care of me.

Today I`ll meet Tom Migut, a Nickey employe in 66-67. He said I might get to see another COPO this evening. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Take care all of you,
and I hope to be there next year.

Anders

[Mr70]

Hey Anders...
Turn Around! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Supercar_Kid]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif to all the Alton gang for another fantastic reunion. Counting the days until SCR8. Thanks again for everything you do to keep the sYc up and running.

[mhassett]

Anders,
It was Our Pleasure--Glad to have met you and Hope you had a GREAT TIME. Hope to see you again next year.
Mark

[Kim_Howie]

I want to say THANKS to TOM ROB and MO and everybody that helped on this years Reunion. I had a great time as always. I wished I hadn't broke the driveshaft in the Damm trailer. I do want to thank everybody that helped push. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Kim

[JChlupsa]

7000 RPM in the trailer??

I would like to say to all it was nice to be able to fly in and meet everyone as well. Nothing but the best of the best in folks and cars. WEll worth the time to come and enjoy the event.

[jfkheat]

How many cars were there? What happened with the Yenko Camaro with 200+ miles and the 68 Hemi Barracuda with 100+ miles that was supposed to be there? I haven't saw any mention of them.
James

[COPO PETE]

Thanks to the Clary's! A good time was had by all. Really was encouraged to see so many people enjoying the track! I always feel at home there. Enjoyed meeting a lot of ya. Sorry I did not get a chance to see everyone. Guess I'll have to go to SCR8 to see the rest of ya!
Peter

[camarojoe]

[ QUOTE ]
How many cars were there? What happened with the Yenko Camaro with 200+ miles and the 68 Hemi Barracuda with 100+ miles that was supposed to be there? I haven't saw any mention of them.
James

[/ QUOTE ]

Good question... the guy nor the cars ever showed. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[Mr70]

COPO PETE
I really enjoyed talking briefly with you,& watching you Run.
You make it look so easy! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

James
That was the Only Disappointing part of the Reunion.We were all asking eachother that same question.Where was Fasttoys1?
I guess it was all Hot Air. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif

[Chevy454]

Just dropping in for a second. We got an email from him early Thursday...I'm not gonna go into specifics, but he had a family emergency. He was still gonna try and make it, but was tending to his priorities...

[camarojoe]

Hope everything is ok...Gives us something to look forward to for SCR8! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[MrsBillyBobcat]

[ QUOTE ]
Just dropping in for a second. We got an email from him early Thursday...I'm not gonna go into specifics, but he had a family emergency. He was still gonna try and make it, but was tending to his priorities...

[/ QUOTE ]

I was thinking something may have come up like that. We almost didn't make it as my mother had a stroke one week before the Reunion. We did not get there until Friday afternoon, but boy am I ever glad we came! Bill and I had a GREAT time! It was well worth the 12 hour drive http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif and every penny we spent!

THANK YOU so much Tom, Rob and all of you guys who helped them make this such an AWESOME event! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif After helping my husband run a GTO show for 11 years, I know how much work it is to put on something like this! I have attended many events over the years with hundreds (and even thousands) of cars, so this was one of the smaller events that I have been to, but it was, without a doubt, the BEST! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif (just goes to show, size does NOT matter! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif)

It was GREAT getting to meet so many of you guys (and Annie too!) I was blown away by how nice everyone was, and I can't thank you enough for making Bill feel welcome at a Chevy event!

Rita http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

BTW...The first time I saw all the "Supercars" was when they were lined up to get into the Gateway Center Friday. I am trying to put into words how I felt, but about all I can come up with is that I probably could have done one of those "Herbal Essence" commercials, LOL! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[427TJ]

"Herbal Essence" commercial huh? That I'd like too see (hear). http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Chevy454]

Firstly, I'd like to thank all of our members and sponsors! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif Without them, NONE of this would have been possible...yeah, that's a cliche, but it's the TRUTH! You guys all continue to out-do yourselves every year, and it shows! From Imagine hauling cars & helping with the goody bags, to Berger for the CHP handouts & banner, MK Insurance for helping some of the owners at the show out on their insurance, to all the members pitching in at the drop of a hat...and so much more.

I've also gotta thank the gang from Alton that helped with the work load...Mo, Johnny, Kevin, Jared, Jon, Travis, & Otis. Dad and I owe you guys BIG TIME. From helping load/unload our cars (& others!), to working at the track, working at the Gateway Center, and lots of other chores that get unnoticed.

Also those members who pitched in at the show...BKH & the SCW gang helping get the cars in their places, Biele and Andrew for getting everyone lined out at the registration booth Friday night, Andrew for working the mic at Gateway, Jeff and Annie for taking over 1,000 pictures of the event, all of you behind the scenes guys, the Gateway Camaro Club for throwing a pretty sweet little show of their own, our guest speakers Bob McClurg, Ed Hedrick, and Warren Dernoshek, all the folks at GIR, and the list goes on and on and on.

I'm sure there are some folks I'm forgetting, it's totally unintentional and I apologize...but thanks again to EVERYONE for their help in making this THE biggest/best Supercar show on the PLANET!

[fuzzbuster]

Oh yea really lucked out by having my "Friend" Sheriff Officer when I got stopped going 85 mph on the way to the Drag Strip and only got a Friendly Warning!!

I heard from the grapevine, it was ficticious front plate, no seat belt(s), as well as doing 85 mph. Man, I wish I had friends like that, where can I find some?

[camarojoe]

Lets just say next year's "special guest" will be a member of the Collinsville PD. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[fuzzbuster]

[ QUOTE ]
The Best was being there with "MY SON" and to see him Race down the track and had a 509 light with the SS Truck.

[/ QUOTE ]

Ref the above quote. Mark your son cut a 5.09 light, that had to be the best light of the day. For a 23 year old NHRA Sports Compact driver, driving a SS Silverado, that's awesome!!! Know of anyone cutting a better light?

[fuzzbuster]

What will the topic be, "How to get out of speeding tickets"???

[hvychev]

I cut a .008 light durring the 2nd round race with Marlin. See attached time slip.

[fuzzbuster]

If I recall you were in the LEFT LANE with a .142 light, taking a nap!! LOL, just kidding. GREAT JOB!!!!!!

[Casey Marks]

I have to agree with everyone else !! AWESOME EVENT !!

I was quite humbled having my Biscayne there in the presence of all of those killer SuperCars. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif Thanks for letting me "hang" with you guys for the weekend. It is definitely a *must-go-to* event for me from now on. It was really cool to see all the guys that ran their cars on Friday at the track. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif That's what these cars are all about, and we got to see some of the rarest iron on the planet making passes down the dragstrip. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

Kudos to Rob and Tom and all of their "clan" that helped with the event. GREAT job guys !! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Mr70]

You have a Great Piece of Chevrolet Iron there Casey.It was fun to watch you race it,and very Pleasant to meet your wife right there at the track as well.She seemed to be as enthusiastic about it,as any of us! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I could type a book, but would only repeat the words of others, so, in short = awesome show http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

It was pleasure to meet so many nice people; Bill & Rita, Frank Sr & Jr, Anders from Sweden, Ed Gilpin, Dave Thorson, Alen Colvin and his wife, Steve, Jeff, Annie... the list goes on and on. It's always great to see those friends from prior reunions or pure stock events, another long list.

Can't wait for SCR8 http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Belair62]

Jeff Murphy (GarnetM20) and COPO Anders put on a few mile to get there...great to meet them both... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/CharleySucks.gif

[ORIGLS6]

I'll take a chance and speak for us Land o' Lincolners:

The 'Pennsylvania Posse' is ALWAYS welcome in Illinois, and that includes a little Red Deuce from Pittsgrove, NJ too! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

Good to see you all again. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

And a big 'Thank You' to Brian for introducing me to Jim Schild. We had a nice chat and hopefully, some good shots of the car!

Overall, a GREAT WEEK-END, as we all expected. Hell, even Belair was on his best behavior! (Or maybe just taking pity on me???) http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

Annie and I had a conversation last week about some of the responses and replies she has received lately. I told her there are still a few Good Guys around; some who are in this hobby truly for the sheer enjoyment of the cars, and not their own personal gains. Tom Clary, Brian Henderson, Marlin Spotts and the team they've pulled together deserve a tremendous amount of credit for furnishing a home for the best in the nation. I'm not talking cars; I mean the people. It was apparent these past few days. I hope everyone enjoyed the gathering as much as I. Hats off to the sYc and those who keep it running!!!

My sincere thanks to all who stopped by and introduced themselves. I made it to the race track this year; maybe next year I'll actually hit the starting line! All those 34 year old parts are showing their age! (Don't say it Frank; BelAir beat you to it!) http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

I hope everyone made it home safe and now we can all start making plans for SCR8! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gifhttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[chads454Ls6]

Had agreat time at the reunion,even if i was a little sick! Special thanks to the clarys for a great event that gets better every year.I will definetly be back next and the chevelle will be attending as well.

[Belair62]

Dennis...thanks for the AARP application...I won't need it for a while though.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Charley.gif

[fuzzbuster]

[ QUOTE ]
When he raced the NOVA and at the end of the truck when we saw the Cloud of smoke I almost had a "heart attack", nothing turned out to be wrong so it maybe was just carbon??

[/ QUOTE ]

Did any of you guys see this run, when Hassett ran the Orange Nova. You got to hand it to Mark and his son, they really no how to do it. I mean, how many guys do you know that take a "6 figure", "body-off" "Super Car" and run the snot out of it. Here Mark is with a full, frame off "trailor queen", and he's out there banging through the gears. TOTALLY AWESOME!!! That could be one of the highlights of the event. None of the prior owners would dream of doing that, but that's Marks style. ***(Remember last year when he was bang shifting the L/88 Motion???)*** Even though there was some smoke puffing out, the car certainaly needed it. That run was a great photo opportunity as well. MARK, KEEP ON DRIVING THEM LIKE YOU STOLE THEM- THAT'S WHAT THEY WERE MADE TO DO!!! Who cares if it was a 15 second run, the other Nova's were in the mid 14's, certainaly not bad for the first time!!!!! By the way the Hurst Mags looked "BAD A$$" going down the track.

[Schonyenko2]

Mr Hassett, you are definatly one of the "nova guys". Nice pass. A big thanks from the Iowa deuce group. A good time was had by all. Put us down for next year. And Rick, Belair is a lot taller than you said. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Schonye

[Belair62]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Charley.gif Next year I'm bringing a pair of scissors and a cereal bowl !!!

[ORIGLS6]

[ QUOTE ]
Dennis...thanks for the AARP application...I won't need it for a while though....

[/ QUOTE ]

Probably true. You won't live long enough to qualify! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/BelairSucks.gif

[Belair62]

Not if I keep hanging around your trailer ! Great sharing a PBR with you and Annie http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[ORIGLS6]

"One more word and You're Banned!

[ORIGLS6]

[ QUOTE ]
Not if I keep hanging around your trailer ! Great sharing a PBR with you and Annie.

[/ QUOTE ]

And I thought you were just hidin' out from Charley! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[55chevy]

no.. he's saying "Put that camera away!"... I otta know.. I heard him say it at least 10 times to me.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif BTW Bob, you should consider letting your hair grow out long.. the "Guns 'N' Roses" look doesn't look bad on you.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Appropriate credit to Mark and his Son, I was surprised to see the new addition pulling up to the starting line! However, did you happen to notice all of the other high dollar Supercars making runs? These cars were made to do this, if they break, SCW will fix 'em http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Hats off to everyone who drove their cars down the track, even if they didn't initially plan on it. It's easy to get the bug once you are standing there watching everyone else do it http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif It doesn't matter about your reaction time, 60', ET, or MPH. All that matters is that you have big sh1t eatin grin on your face when you pick up your timeslip.

If you want to go a little faster, there is always a friend in the pits who will show you how to pick up a tenth or two - my thanks to COPO Pete, Casey Marks, and Terry Pennington who gave me a few pointers.

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[Belair62]

A quick detail and it's like new again... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Seattle Sam]

The Thursday parking lot show, the drag racing, the banquet with those great speakers, and the awesome show at the convention center. Not to mention the Gateway camaro show outside, did you see that bigblock Corvette race car?
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And it was cool to meet so many of the prominent members of this board. What a great event, truly one for my memory books with 360 pictures to browse through.

Thanks Tom and Rob, and everyone else who helped!
-Sam

[SmallHurst]

I just wanted to say thanks for all the hospitality showed to me on Friday. Being a non-bow tie, it was good to see all of the clean and neat cars making their way down the track. To the Clary clan: http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif I know that the event does not just put itself on and I must say that from what I saw, it was a tight ship run that day! My car managed to run the best time ever (yes, even in that heat!) and I managed to get some serious tuning done for the Pure Stock Drags. Rob, look forward to seeing you in about a week! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[mhassett]

My son is ALREADY talking about Next year and bringing the MOTION and of course "Dad we got to Race it" not my idea, he is Hooked!! My Hats off to All the Great Supercars going down the track, these guys truly enjoy it!!
Mark http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[fuzzbuster]

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Hats off to everyone who drove their cars down the track, even if they didn't initially plan on it. It's easy to get the bug once you are standing there watching everyone else do it http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif It doesn't matter about your reaction time, 60', ET, or MPH. All that matters is that you have big sh1t eatin grin on your face when you pick up your timeslip.

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Well said, I agree. How about a "Day 2" look for your car? Lets "gitt-er" down in the mid to high 13's for next year. Headers, Cragers etc. That would rock! Sweet ride Marlin and way to run it!!!
-Later

[Mr70]

One of the 1970 Yenko Deuces,a Fathom Blue color,ran a 13.91 @ 101MPh.
I think it was John Cronkleton? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
To many names last week. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[COPO PETE]

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Well said, I agree. How about a "Day 2" look for your car? Lets "gitt-er" down in the mid to high 13's for next year. Headers, Cragers etc. That would rock! Sweet ride Marlin and way to run it!!!
-Later

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You don't need headers and cragers to do that! 13.80's should be easy with a little work. i have gone 13.22 on E70-14's through the manifolds with single crossover. Don't give up so easy guys! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
Peter

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I'm definitely with Pete on this one!! No 'Day 2' stuff for my Deuce.

[Mr70]

Quote: "Don't Give up So easy Guys"
Ya hear that Frank..Keep your A.I.R. attached. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Charley Lillard]

Tell Pete to go row a boat. I think next year it should be Frank vs Marlin round 2 day 2. It would be a great study in the effects of headers etc. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[hvychev]

I might be down with that! M what do ya say you finally attach them Dougs Headers that you have in the basement? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[Salvatore]

Now your talkin Frank! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[Salvatore]

You are right about giving up Pete, you shouldn't,but your cars are far from stock even though they look stock. Maybe the tires hurt the most. Stock for the classification maybe...but stock GM http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

[COPO PETE]

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You are right about giving up Pete, you shouldn't,but your cars are far from stock even though they look stock. Maybe the tires hurt the most. Stock for the classification maybe...but stock GM http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

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http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif Don't get me confused with the stock appearing gents. My Nova for instance has never been restored. It has been painted but that is it. Original springs on all corners, original body mounts etc etc. Stock cam from GM, stock unported heads from GM, TRW pistons, stock rods etc etc. Years of tuning, and real seat of the pants driving. My Camaro may have a few suspension mods, but we certified the motor. Stock GM cam, TRW pistons, stock rods and so on! Still a stock Deuce should be able to go mid to high 13's in it's sleep! I run the same tires as anyone else.
The pure stock guys are a unuaual breed and the only folks that have really tried to get the most out of a stock combination. The world was brainwashed right from the late 60's on from Hot Rod magazines that had to push advertisers products to sell there mags. They never ever really supertuned a car. They would make one pathetic blast down a track and then add headers, then after that set the timing and curve, then change jets etc etc, instead of sticking with it to see what it could do.
Again.... Don't give up so easy guys!
Peter

[Chevy454]

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They never ever really supertuned a car. They would make one pathetic blast down a track and then add headers, then after that set the timing and curve, then change jets etc etc, instead of sticking with it to see what it could do.

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So true...but, I have found exactly 1 instance where they tinkered with a virtually stock car to see what she would/could do. It was done by SS&DI, Nov '68, and was the start of their "Project Camaro" series. Here's the run down...

Test: '68 Z/28, ordered with 4.30 posi, spoilers, M22, power disc brakes, and floor mats. Total cost: $3,686.55

- Heater assembly & AIR pump removed, due to the car being in an accident just prior to starting the project. Everything else was rebuilt as it was from the factory.
- It was given a general tune-up (points/valves checked, etc), rev box (set at 7600), set of Stewart Warner guages, and a 340hp Corvette distributor. Stock Wide Track GT Goodyears and stock exhaust manifolds are still in place...car is basically as it arrived from Chevrolet.
- car weighed 3165 with 12 gallons of fuel aboard.
- Very first run was a [email protected], which proved to be the worst ET and MPH for the car that day.
- Valves run, new set of AC43s, car cooled down..it then runs a 13.99 @106.50, then a [email protected]
- Dropped air pressure in tires to 22psi, installed Champion J6J plugs, and timing reset to 40 degrees. Made 3 more passes, best of which was a [email protected].
- Rejetted to 72/70-76 and new J63 plugs, and the car goes [email protected].
- Installed Champion HO3 plugs, replaced air cleaner, let the car cool off, then went a best of [email protected].

So, in a matter of a few hours, they managed to knock off 6 tenth just by fiddling with the car. And that's mid 13s with a pretty strong MPH, on the skinnies, and through the stock exhaust manifolds. Unfortunately, most people spend the few hours they *should be* tuning instead installing a set of headers or a bigger carb or...

[Salvatore]

I agree with the hot rod part Pete. That is the way National Dragster is set up now it seems. It really is about selling products. Computers, throttle stops, computer shifters and so on. Anything new if you need it or not.

[John Brown]

Thats why the Pure Stock Drags are so good! Take what you have, make it "stocker", then tune and thrash. Change one thing at a time, give it a few trys. If it makes your car go faster, keep it. If not, go the other way till it does run faster. Keep on doing that till people think you're cheatin'. Pete, Rob, Rusty, see you guys at Stanton...... Rest of you out there, if you havent been there, you're missing a really good time.

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[Salvatore]

I agree with you guys about thrashing your cars. But today, I think most of these guys are doing Day-2 just basically for the look not the performance. It is just a nostalgic look back at the old days, not really to enhance the performance. JMO Sam

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

No Day 2 for me, I'm a stocker - remember, I just took the Comp cam out and installed the GM one for racing at SCR7! So, I'm making mine even more stock, especially after watching the certified cars run the best numbers and mph of the show.

[69sixpackbee]

Tom
I would like to thank you again for all the effort you put into this event. I really want to thank you for allowing me to bring my Road Runner and run it at Gateway. It was fun to see all the Supercars and I hope you will allow us non Supercar owners to come back next year.

[L72COPO]

Tom, just got back to South Carolina after an extended vacation following the reunion. I have to agree with every ones comments "SCR 7 was simply the best". Thanks for including the members rides this year. Can't wait for SCR 8. Thanks to you and the rest of the Alton gang.

Don Stowers

[camarojoe]

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Unfortunately, most people spend the few hours they *should be* tuning instead installing a set of headers or a bigger carb or...

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... a new waterpump http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[ORIGLS6]

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Tom, just got back to South Carolina after an extended vacation following the reunion. I have to agree with every ones comments "SCR 7 was simply the best

Don Stowers

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Don,

Did you pull into the drive slowly or slide in sideways?

"Holy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif, What a trip!!!" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif



(Lookin' forward to having a new neighbor.)

[1970Ls6]

I would just like to thank Tom and Rob for putting on a great show this year and i look forward to next Labor Day. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif and all of the http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif at Gateway

[Mr70]

It was good to see you & your Dad this year.
You guys are more 70 Gung Ho then anyone I know! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[sYc]

Welcome aboard, Reid. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Hey, here you got to ride shot gun with Ed Hedrick? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[1970Ls6]

Thanks for the welcome and yes I rode with Ed Hedrick on a 12.59@ 110.91 mph pass. Fastest I have ever gone in a car.
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