Hot weather and nostalgia racing combined for a great father’s day weekend at the National Hot Rod Reunion at Beech Bend Raceway. Here are some photo highlights. Photos by Dave Oakes
Adam Sorokin took top fuel over Jim Murphy with a 5.76 @ 237.38
Kyle Hough in the Nanook altered out ran the Rat Trap of Ron Hope
Eric Larson banged the blower on the Pontiac powered Boss Bird funny car after recording an all time Pontiac best of 6.24-221
The aftermath
A wheelstanding 56 Chevy
This launch put the Illinois Outlaw into the wall
John Donbrook’s Grumpy’s Toy IX Vega
Ross Howard’s beautifully restored Custom Body Dodge Challenger
Tony Bartone was #1 qualifier in TF with a 5.607
Bruce Larson launches off the line in 70 ½ USA 1 Camaro
Sue Christopherson was low in 7.0 pro with a near perfect 7.001
