The 40th Annual March Meet 1999
Famosa Dragstrip, Bakersfield, California
presented by the Goodguys
I really don't quite know what to say. The Goodguys put on an awesome meet...probably the best I've seen since the 60's. The racing was great. Top Fuel had an absolutely storybook ending. The Gassers and Pro Supers kicked butt! About all I can do is offer you some pictures. I hope you enjoy them.
Didn't see it run, but this tube axle '55 stopped me dead in my tracks in the pits.
This beautiful '55 was running in A/Gas
Tim Burns' first run Saturday produced his quickest ever (so far!) run
Tim could kick some serious butt with a sponsor...anyone?
Bob Clayton hasn't had a ton of success with his 33 Willys, but...
...it is one seriously beautiful hot rod and he will get it dialed in eventually
Different classes, but both pretty awesome cars.
It wasn't really competitive in the class...but I love it!
Goshgarian and Abbey's 57 Chevy gasser
I don't seem to be able to get a decent picture of Bill and Maryann Harmon's gorgeous Willys.
Didn't find out who owns it, but this Henry J was sure a beauty
Mike Leonard's Automart Chevelle
It's a BIG car to go that fast!
Thw WildThing Studie is a pretty cool looking piece.
Looks like Marc Mahood's Camaro got there before the Renteria Bros. Valiant.
Gary Newton's new Henry J runs an iron FE Ford from his 63 1/2 Galaxie.
But the blown alcohol motor isn't far off. Gary plans to venture into the AA/S pool!
Ron Nunes' Corvette is an awesome piece.
Nunes prepares to do battle with Leonard's Chevelle
Another '57 Chevy was campaigned by Ron (?) Orfia
Jim Pace patiently (?) awaits his turn.
Then does a nice job heating 'em up.
Since Jim won the class, this run with Gosgarian-Abbey was obviously during qualifying.
Rich Roberts made a couple of us momentarily nervous
Tom Schiffilea's gorgeous 2 door Willys driven by his son, Tommy
I wish I'd held better focus on this shot
Steve Woods' always impressive Prefect
...and again, always impressive!
Steve prepares to run against the TCI Ford
The TCI Ford recently completed a crash diet
No, no crash, just a new carbon fiber nose
The Top Fuelers
Wild Bill Alexander smokes 'em up BIG!
Bill backs up the Mastercam car with help from Walt Stevens
John Blanchard's stout new piece with Wally Giavia steering
Jim Boyd gets casual after a run in the Red Turkey car
Mike Fuller's Nostalgia fueler
Bill Genennco didn't seem to have enough "pop" in the tank for top fuel
Sammy Hale smokin 'em up prior to a 5.87 sec. pass
Hale launches the Champion Speed Shop small block Chevy
While not the prettiest top fueler, Larry Huff certainly had the most unusual
I did like his rear window, though.
Hans Kuensel in his first outing on Nitro
Claudie Meadors and his family towed all the way from Texas for the March Meet
Jim Murphy in the WW2 car took the Top Fuel honors
To everyone's surprise, Denver Schutz didn't get past the first round
Originally built and campaigned in 1962, the Sniper was a real beauty
Remind anyone of the old S&H Red Stamp car?