Wine Country Classics @ Infineon...Pictures!

[musclecarjohn]

Sorry guys for the delayed post,I've been busy with my construction of a 2-car garage in my back yard...as well as the news I received yesterday that the '69 made the front cover of next month's (August issue) Chevy High Performance magazine...WOO HOO!

I shot tons of pictures this weekend,heres some of the best of the best...hope you guys enjoy:

PS...Everything I learned about taking pictures I learned from Cousin Brucie!

Lots of horsepower here...
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Allen Green '67 Z/28 Camaro which I believe was the #3 Z/28 delivered...sporting 2x4's this year:
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I remember these...
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[musclecarjohn]

Smokey Yunick '66 Chevelle
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Check out that bumper fitment!
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DAMN that's nasty looking http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif
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Pretty much sums it up:
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Mark Mountanos's "other" Chevelle:
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Mo Carter '69 Z28 driven by John Morton this weekend,first time I've seen the car.Ran strong and got faster as the weekend wore on.Owner says it's for sale for $225K after Coronado:
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The beautiful Ed Dywer owned Warren Agor '70 Camaro...believed to be the 3rd Chapparal Camaro constructed for Jim Hall.Ed's wife was unfortunately ill and he wasn't able to return on Sunday to run.Bummer too because Ed is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet:
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Dig the induction system and the trick hood:
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[musclecarjohn]

Dodge Dart originally driven by Ron Grable...maiden voyage on Friday,balled-up in turn 10,never saw it run.Shame too,real pretty car:
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Last picture of the Sunoco Camaro warming up for Sat afternoon session before the wreck:
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Throttle stuck going into 10,Jimmy tried to save it but when he put two tires in the dirt,he was just a passenger.
These are the only shots I'll post of the car out of respect for Ken Epsman and Jimmy Hague.Car is hurt bad guys,fatally is a word that comes to mind.Thank God Jimmy wasn't hurt and that Kenny owns the car...it'll get what it needs:
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Jimmy debriefing Vic Edelbrock afterwards...
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[musclecarjohn]

Team cars...I won't comment on Craig Jackson's driving http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif
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Vic Edelbrock owned Bud Moore '69 Mustang:
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Yeah,I'd say those are the right plugs & jets!
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[musclecarjohn]

Beautiful Chad Raynal driven '69 Camaro:
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Ken Epsman owned Sam Posey '70 Challenger:
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Ken Epsman owned '71 Roy Woods Racing Javelin currently driven by Scott Rubin:
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Can't forget the Smokey Yunick '68 Camaro driven by Cammie Edelbrock:
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[musclecarjohn]

Lot of cars were not there,field was only 28 cars on raceday:
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Vintage Stock cars,here's Vic's latest toy:
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Mark Mountanos's latest stock car aquisition:
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Old Merc Marauder:
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Kenny Epsman owned '71 Bobby Issac Torino http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC03679.jpg

Will post more pics later guys.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[67rscoupe]

i wish i went to that show!!!

[olredalert]

-------John,,,Have you run across our buddy Jimmy Gessner??? He is supposed to be up there somewhere.......Bill S

[Dog427435]

Great shots of some pristine equipment - the clarity of those photographs is unbelievable - and Smokeys car - WOW!!!
THANKS!

[Xplantdad]

Way to go John! Excellent commentary and awesome pics!

Thanks for sharing with all of us http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[ChevyThunder]

Nice pics John. I had a great time despite some of my car trouble.

[47Hammer]

John,

Great job! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Thanks for taking the time I think everyone wishes they could see (and hear) that stuff up close. Too bad about the Sunoco Camaro, that's a heartbreaker.

[musclecarjohn]

Thanks and yes...total bummer regarding the Sunoco Camaro.Word is out I have the detailed crash pictures but I have assured the powers that be that they will remain under lock and key until I hear otherwise.It's the only right thing to do.

Here's the pictures I took of your car Van...sorry for not stopping by,trying to get 3 guys in any one direction at a racetrack is almost impossible but I'm sure we'll hook up in Monterey.

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Will post more later... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

It's amazing that the yellow dart had it's quarter folded like a jelly sandwich - but the tailight lense didn't break!
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[TimG]

Thanks for the great shots, I hate to see those damaged cars, though. Hope many of those cars will be at Laguna Seca in August. I'm going to see my old June Sprints winning '64 Corvette race there.

[musclecarjohn]

We'll be there too... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[mudjnky]

Thanks for the pics John, one year we'll make it out to see them in person. Doesn't look like they have any East Coast dates yet.

[mockingbird812]

Johnny,

FREAKIN' Ouch http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif ! Those are some awefully sweet machines. Nice photos and congrats on the cover story!

BTW, Mark Mountanos's "other" Chevelle had a sponsor from a restaurant in Rocky Mount, VA. Any chance you noticed or have any more pix to see if the car came from Wickline Chevrolet in Rocky Mount? My '69 Chevelle was delivered there. Thanks! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[SSJunkie68-69]

Thanks for posting those pics. Wish I was there. Nice to see a Jim Hall car there too. My L89 was purchased new by him for his wife. He's a pretty interesting guy who has done a lot over the years.

[x44d80]

I wonder if Ron Fournier will do the body work again on the Sunoco Camaro?

[musclecarjohn]

I understand it'll go back east to the original fabricator who worked on the car in 1969...he restored the car 2 years back.

[x44d80]

It looks like Ron was the original bodyman, Checkout http://taperfresto.com look under "Penske Camaro" The hood is a work of art and anyone who could pound out and stretch a rear quarter panel on a 69 Camaro without welding is a metal god.

[Jeff H]

Great pictures of vintage race cars. Bummer about any car that was damaged. So how did the Dodge/Plymouth cars get away with running rear discs if it was never an option? Or was it an over the counter option on the AAR and TA cars?

[ChevyThunder]

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Here's the pictures I took of your car Van...sorry for not stopping by,trying to get 3 guys in any one direction at a racetrack is almost impossible but I'm sure we'll hook up in Monterey.



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I will be at both the Monterey Historics and the Pre Historics... Tested at Sears on Wednesday and got the fuel problem that plagued me all weekend taken care of. Just a matter of getting the set up dialed in and we should be real competative with the other IMSA cars at Laguna.. see you there John and thanks for the photos.

[Vettefinderjim]

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Thanks for the great shots, I hate to see those damaged cars, though. Hope many of those cars will be at Laguna Seca in August. I'm going to see my old June Sprints winning '64 Corvette race there.

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SORRY........ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gifNO TRANS AM RACE AT MONTEREY HISTORIC, LAGUNA SECA THIS AUGUST. The next event is SIR at Kent Washington on June 29-July 1. Then PIR at Portland, Oregon July 6-8. So all you Northwest people, get organized for a great TRANS-AM weekend.

[musclecarjohn]

You are correct...T/A cars every other year here in Monterey.That's why we always make sure we attend the Sonoma show.Kent,WA is your next opportunity to see the big boys! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[agtw31]

wernt a bunch of these T/A cars crashed up a couple years ago?

[x Baldwin Motion]

John great shots, excellent job.
I got my CHP today, congrats on the cover and write up !! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[southernfriedcj]

Great pics! Thanks!

[TimG]

I think you're thinking about the big wreck at Road America.

[agtw31]

here's a old video from back in the day

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[musclecarjohn]

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John great shots, excellent job.
I got my CHP today, congrats on the cover and write up !! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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Thank you Chris... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif