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08-02-2009, 11:39 PM
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NIA Convention Charlotte
Just got back from the National Impala Convention in Charlotte. We had a great time. Turn out was a little low but there were some spectacular cars there. We had drags at Rockingham but I have no pics of that as I was in my car most of the time.
Starts with tech check and classification  A "pointed" discussion...                        These next three are some of our Jersey guys               Many of you have seeen this car before...   More later Verne  
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08-03-2009, 01:28 AM
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Re: NIA Convention Charlotte
Nice shots Verne. Beautiful cars!!!!! Very artsy photos too!
 
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08-03-2009, 01:40 AM
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Re: NIA Convention Charlotte
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          A site member, Tommy Nolen    Another of our Jersey boys        This '64 is owned by the original owner, who found the car after 11 other owners had it after him! Quite a story.        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)  Verne
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08-03-2009, 02:01 AM
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Re: NIA Convention Charlotte
In case anyone is interested, I thought I'd post a couple pics of Tommy's '61 Ventura.
 Those '61 buckets don't exactly grow on trees......   And BOY, does it run good  I think someone should bug him for a Member's Ride feature on that one 
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08-03-2009, 02:22 AM
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Re: NIA Convention Charlotte
Good job Verne....thanks for sharing.
wilma 
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#6
08-03-2009, 03:41 AM
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Re: NIA Convention Charlotte
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.
 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. 
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08-03-2009, 06:24 AM
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Re: NIA Convention Charlotte
These views just came in.......
  Pay no attention to the white haired guy in the background.   More to come.....I hope.
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08-04-2009, 07:01 AM
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Re: NIA Convention Charlotte
Great event coverage Verne.
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