2003 Houston Super Chevy Show - Events & Shows

We blew into Houston from Columbus with Project "X" covered in bugs (but running great), and a weather forecast that made us grin from ear-to-ear. It was bright and sunny, and it was expected to be that way for about eight days. Right! Late Saturday night something else blew into town; a couple of storms. But we're a hearty bunch, us Super Chevy folks, so the show went on "rain or shine." Heck, announcer Jerry Daisey just came in from his home in Virginia where he witnessed near total devastation from Hurricane Isabel, so we weren't all that bad off, by comparison.

Brave car owners stuck it out until the judging and awards were done. Good show, guys!
There are all kinds of cultural icons around Houston. We just had to stop at Gilligan's and take a photo by the SS Minnow, which was a bit down at the stern.
There are all kinds of cultural icons around Houston. We just had to stop at Gilligan's a

Here's a very pretty sight -- a row of C5s on the grass at Houston.

Of course, the drag races went bye-bye, but we still managed to find a bunch of racers in the pits during the morning who were hoping the rain would stop. To nine of those brave souls, we gave Editor's Choice Top Ten Drag Car awards. Even rain can't hide great cars. Yes, we know it's a Top Ten thing, but by the time we were taking the photo of car number nine, we were drowning. Enough was enough.

For the show car entrants, at least they didn't have to dust their cars continually. The frequency of the rain also kept them from having to dry them off all the time, too. The judges had already looked them over once on Saturday, so Sunday's judging meant that the raindrops were overlooked and the car's quality showed through. After the awards ceremony, we got a bit of clear weather, so most winners drove their cars through our "Winners Circle" for photos. As we say, the show must go on!

Nitro Coupe teams often bring their street machines to the track, especially if they're near home. Jerry Hicks is a Texas guy, so he rolled out his Malibu SS 454 to use as a tow car. He could have raced it too, judging from the way it got down the track after Jerry ran.
Nitro Coupe teams often bring their street machines to the track, especially if they're ne
Houston's car corral is one of the biggest and best we see all season. Maybe that's because the cars are either under the grandstands, or on pavement. Whatever the reason, cute '49 Fleetlines such as this can sure tempt a Chevy fan.
Houston's car corral is one of the biggest and best we see all season. Maybe that's becau
It's a shame when any body damage takes place, especially on a racecar that's almost new, and so pretty. Mechanical problems caused this damage on Dan Nickelson's Corvette during the last run on Saturday.
It's a shame when any body damage takes place, especially on a racecar that's almost new,

Think you've got enough wheels now, boys? Between the Camaro, the scooters, and the extra set, these guys can roll on.
Think you've got enough wheels now, boys? Between the Camaro, the scooters, and the extra
The great thing about Super Chevy Swaps is you can usually find enough equipment and parts to start your project, whether it's a racer or a show car. Here, everything you need is on one trailer.
The great thing about Super Chevy Swaps is you can usually find enough equipment and parts
Racing legend, Hayden Proffit, came to visit the Houston Show, and brought these high-performance, super-duty spokes for Race Director, Bill Gustin.
Racing legend, Hayden Proffit, came to visit the Houston Show, and brought these high-perf

These Jet car racers are really getting serious. Ken Hall throws some flames as he lines up against rival, Fran Peppler.
These Jet car racers are really getting serious. Ken Hall throws some flames as he lines
After the run, we were there to watch the suspense as they climbed from their cars, approached each other and (gasp) hugged!
After the run, we were there to watch the suspense as they climbed from their cars, approa
Matt Spears and Donny Riggs, both 16, from Lumberton, Texas, seemed to know all about every Classic Chevy that came through the Winner's Circle photo line. Keep it up guys.
Matt Spears and Donny Riggs, both 16, from Lumberton, Texas, seemed to know all about ever

Project "X" keeps some great company. We found this nice high-profile spot on the midway, so everybody could check it out.
Project "X" keeps some great company. We found this nice high-profile spot on the midway,
The owner of this '48 Chevy might have been the only one to benefit from the rain. It's completely finished in primer, but when wet, it looks pretty slick!
The owner of this '48 Chevy might have been the only one to benefit from the rain. It's c
It's bad enough if you're showing or racing, but if you make your living on Manufacturer's Midway, all you can do is cover up and pray for sun.
It's bad enough if you're showing or racing, but if you make your living on Manufacturer's

Car covers are great for dust, but if you use one when it rains, the car will still get wet, and then you have to deal with great big, wet rag.
Car covers are great for dust, but if you use one when it rains, the car will still get we
This was no place for high-horsepower and drag slicks.
Rain on the cars and rain on the lens. Brave car owners stuck it out until the judging and awards were done. Good show!
Rain on the cars and rain on the lens. Brave car owners stuck it out until the judging an

SATURDAY AWARDS
EDITOR'S CHOICE TOP TEN DRAG CARS
Jesus Bengoechea, New Braunfels, TX, 80 Corvette	Eddie Broome, Grapevine, TX, 79 Monte Carlo
Justin Broome, Grapevine, TX, Jr. Dragster	Isaac Garza, Corpus Christi, TX, 71 Camaro
Ricky Hamlet, New London, TX, 81 Camaro	Roy Jordan, Henderson, TX, 67 Camaro
Herbie Martinez, New Braunfels, TX, 79 Camaro	Justin Patterson, Highlands, TX, 62 Chevy II
Gordon Sagerian, Pearland, TX, 72 Chevelle

Jesus Bengoechea
Eddie Broome
Justin Broome

Isaac Garza
Ricky Hamlet
Roy Jordan

Herbie Martinez
Justin Patterson
Gordon Sagerian

EDITOR'S CHOICE TOP TEN SHOW CARS
Tommy Angelle, Katy, TX, 66 Nova	John Boutte, Arlington, TX, 57 Chevy
Rod Mohney, Conroe, TX, 67 Nova	Tommie Owens, Crosby, TX, 57 Chevy
Harold & Julie Pearce, West Fork, AR, 67 Camaro	Mike & Beth Ramsey, Spring, TX, 69 Camaro
Dois Sutton, Houston, TX, 65 Chevelle	Jim Swartz, Magnolia, TX, 64 El Camino
Mike & Becky Watkins, Sanger, TX, 61 Impala	Gary Zelinski, Pineville, LA, 68 Camaro

Tommy Angelle
John Boutte
Rod Mohney

Tommie Owens
Harold & Julie Pearce
Mike & Beth Ramsey

Dois Sutton
Mike & Becky Watkins
Gary Zelinski

SPECIALTY AWARDS
BEST INTERIOR	Andy Braudway, Baytown, TX, 89 Truck
BEST PAINT	Mike & Becky Watkins, Sanger, TX, 61 Impala
BEST ENGINE	Kenny Box, Spring, TX, 34 Chevy
BEST DETAIL SPONSORED BY RACING COMMUNICATIONS, INC.	Don & Marilyn Peterson, Buda, TX, 62 Corvette
BEST WORKMANSHIP SPONSORED BY WATERLOO INDUSTRIES	Jay Youngblood, Longview, TX, 66 Corvette
BEST ACHIEVEMENT STOCK	Jeep Compton, Lufkin, TX, 60 Corvette
BEST ACHIEVEMENT STREET	Harvey Vogel, Sweeny, TX, 69 Camaro
BEST ACHIEVEMENT MODIFIED	Tony Adsley, Austin, TX, 57 Chevy
ESPN2 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE	Charles Campbell, Magnolia, TX, 61 Impala
"TRANSPORT AWARD"--FEATHERLITE TRAILERS	Gary Trahan, Houma, LA, 69 Camaro
"GRAPHICS AWARD"--AMERICAN COLORSCANS, INC.	Ernie Cassimus, Baton Rouge, LA, 69 Chevelle
ISCA "AWARD OF EXCELLENCE"--ISCA	Bobby Giniewicz, Belton, TX, 57 Chevy
SUZUKI "OUTSTANDING 4X4" AWARD	Gary Weatherly, Baytown, TX, 2001 Truck
"OUTSTANDING STREET ROD" AWARD--STREET RODDER MAGAZINE	Bill Seitz, Richmond, TX, 35 Chevy Coupe
"OUTSTANDING CLASSIC TRUCK" AWARD--CLASSIC TRUCK MAGAZINE	Pam Edwards, Channelview, TX, 71 Truck
"OUTSTANDING CUSTOM ROD" AWARD--CUSTOM RODDER MAGAZINE	Rich Rulau, Rosenberg, TX, 65 Nova
TREMEC "TRICK STICK" AWARD	Karen & Andy Loyd, Houston, TX, 68 Camaro

Mark Tucker
Mike & Becky Watkins
Tony Adsley

Don Catozella
Bobby Giniewicz
Rich Rulau

Frank Thornton
Jay Youngblood
Bill Brown

Russ & Tee Huval
Harvey Vogel
Don & Marilyn Peterson

Randy & Trudy Mire

SUNDAY AWARDS
SPECIALTY AWARDS
WORKMAT CAR OF THE SHOW AWARD	Kenny Box, Spring, TX, 34 Chevy
MEGUIAR'S "MEDALLION AWARD" FOR OUTSTANDING BODY APPEARANCE	Mike & Becky Watkins, Sanger, TX, 61 Impala
"ATTENTION TO DETAIL" AWARD--SOFFSEAL	Randy & Trudy Mire, Gonzales, TX, 65 Chevelle
BEST OF GOLD--STOCK--STREET & PERFORMANCE, INC.	Wyatt Stripling, San Antonio, TX, 57 Chevy
BEST OF GOLD--STREET--STREET & PERFORMANCE INC.	Gary Trahan, Houma, LA, 69 Camaro
BEST OF GOLD--MODIFIED--STREET & PERFORMANCE INC.	John Bedenbender, Mt. Vernon, TX, 66 El Camino
BEST DETAIL GOLD CLASS--STREET & PERFORMANCE INC.	Tammie Owens, Crosby, TX, 57 Chevy
BEST PAINT GOLD CLASS--STREET & PERFORMANCE INC.	Tony Adsley, Austin, TX, 57 Chevy
BEST '55-57--DANCHUK MANUFACTURING	Bobby Giniewicz, Belton, TX, 57 Chevy
BEST BIG CAR--SOFFSEAL	Russ & Tee Huval, Breaux Bridge, LA, 58 Bel Air
BEST CAMARO--RICK'S FIRST GENERATION CAMAROS	Frank Thornton, Houston, TX, 69 Camaro
BEST CHEVELLE--ORIGINAL PARTS GROUP	Bill Brown, Bulverde, TX, 67 Chevelle
BEST CONVERSION--MEGUIAR'S	David Ander, Vanderbilt, TX, 40 Willy's
BEST CORVETTE--TRIM PARTS & VETTE MAGAZINE	Jay Youngblood, Longview, TX, 66 Corvette
BEST EARLY CHEVROLET--KIMBERLY-CLARK SCOTT	Dan Catozella, Spring, TX, 36 Chevy
BEST EL CAMINO--AUTOSTAR PRODUCTIONS INC.	J.B. Cason, Tomball, TX, 66 El Camino
BEST MONTE CARLO--PARTS UNLIMITED	Poto Babin, Gonzales, LA, 71 Monte Carlo
BEST NOVA--WHEEL VINTIQUES	Rich Rulau, Rosenberg, TX, 65 Nova
BEST OPEN--WORKMAT.NET	N/A
BEST PRO STREET/PRO ENGINEERED-- AEROQUIP PERFORMANCE PARTS	Mike & Beth Ramsey, Spring, TX, 69 Camaro
BEST TRUCK--WORKMAT.NET	Mike Blair, Deer Park, TX, 96 Truck
GOLD CLASS WINNERS
GOLD '55-57--STOCK	Wyatt Stripling, San Antonio, TX, 57 Red
GOLD '55-57--STREET	Wyatt Stripling, San Antonio, TX, 57 Black
GOLD '55-57--MODIFIED	Tammie Owens, Crosby, TX, 57
GOLD '55-57--MODIFIED	Tony Adsley, Austin, TX, 57
GOLD CAMARO '67-69--STREET	Gary Trahan, Houma, LA, 69
GOLD EL CAMINO--MODIFIED	John Bedenbender, Mt. Vernon, TX, 66
CLASS WINNERS
'55-56-57--STOCK	James & Barbara Brasuell, Lufkin, TX, 55
'55-56-57--STREET	Bill Vaughn, San Antonio, TX, 55
'55-56--MODIFIED	Phil Tutt, Spring, TX, 55
'57--MODIFIED	Bobby Giniewicz, Belton, TX, 57
BIG CAR '49-54--MODIFIED	Phil & Sandy Rumfola, Port Allen, LA, 51
BIG CAR '58-89--STOCK	Floyd Waak, San Antonio, TX, 63
BIG CAR '58-89--STREET	Russ & Tee Huval, Breaux Bridge, LA, 58
BIG CAR '58-89--MODIFIED	Mike & Becky Watkins, Sanger, TX, 61
BIG CAR '90-96--STREET	Tom Reynal, Garland, TX, 96
BIG CAR '90-96--MODIFIED	Alvin Gold, College Station, TX, 96
CAMARO '67-69--STOCK	David & Diana Garcia, Katy, TX, 69
CAMARO '67-69--STREET	John Whigham, Houston, TX, 68
CAMARO '67-69--MODIFIED	Frank Thornton, Houston, TX, 69
CAMARO '70-81--MODIFIED	Paul Wayman, Kansas City, MO, 78
CAMARO '93 & NEWER--STREET	Tommy Spinn, Dickinson, TX, 2002
CAMARO '93 & NEWER--MODIFIED	Mark Scott, Pearland, TX, 2000
CHEVELLE '64-67--STOCK	Bill Brown, Bulverde, TX, 67
CHEVELLE '64-67--STREET	Bobby Gilley, Kennedale, TX, 67
CHEVELLE '64-67--MODIFIED	Randy & Trudy Mire, Gonzales, LA, 65
CHEVELLE '68 & NEWER--STOCK	Klarissa Robles, Pleasanton, TX, 70
CHEVELLE '68 & NEWER--STREET	Linda Mesh, Lake Charles, LA, 72
CHEVELLE '68 & NEWER--MODIFIED	Jason Herrera, Bryan, TX, 78
CONVERSION '48 & EARLIER--MODIFIED	David Ander, Vanderbilt, TX, 40 Willy's
CONVERSION '49 & NEWER--MODIFIED	Robert Smith, Orange, TX, 87 Buick
CORVETTE '53-67--STOCK	Jeep Compton, Lufkin, TX, 60
CORVETTE '53-67--STREET	Jay Youngblood, Longview, TX, 66
CORVETTE '53-67--MODIFIED	Henry & Carol Vloedman, Woodward, OK, 62
CORVETTE '68-82--STREET	Pat Clary, Tomball, TX, 69
CORVETTE '84 & NEWER--STOCK	Art Jeske, Houston, TX, 2001
CORVETTE '84 & NEWER --STREET	Darlene Priest, Houston, TX, 84
EARLY CHEVROLET '35 & EARLIER--STREET	Trey Cunningham, Spring, TX, 48
EARLY CHEVROLET '35 & EARLIER--MODIFIED	Kenny Box, Spring, TX, 34
EARLY CHEVROLET '36-48--MODIFIED	Dan Catozella, Spring, TX, 36
EL CAMINO--STREET	J.B. Cason, Tomball, TX, 66
MONTE CARLO--STREET	Poto Babin, Gonzales, LA, 71
NOVA '62-67--STOCK	Jimmy Cauthen Jr., Ovilla, TX, 62
NOVA '62-67--STREET	Malcolm Darby, Lafayette, LA, 66
NOVA '62-67--MODIFIED	Rich Rulau, Rosenberg, TX, 65
PRO STREET--MODIFIED	Mike & Beth Ramsey, Spring, TX, 69
STREET CRUISER AWARDS BY TREMEC TRANSMISSIONS	Mark Tucker, Spring, TX, 68 Camaro Ginger & Sam Carte, Pearland, TX, 55 Chevy
TRUCK '49-72--STREET	Steve Lowery, Port Neches, TX, 68
TRUCK '49-72--MODIFIED	Mike Cassidy, New Caney, TX, 55
TRUCK '73-87--STREET	Ken McAvoy, Cypress, TX, 77
TRUCK '73-87--MODIFIED	Joey Dupree, Sugar Land, TX, 77
TRUCK '88 & NEWER--STREET	Kyle Carpenter, Dickinson, TX, 2001
TRUCK '88 & NEWER--MODIFIED	Mike Blair, Deer Park, TX, 96
4X4 TRUCK--STREET	Henry & Carol Vloedman, Woodward, OK, 2002
MINI TRUCK--STREET	Kyle Carpenter, Dickinson, TX, 2003
MINI TRUCK--MODIFIED	Logan Alexander, Porter, TX, 82
4X4 SUV--STOCK	Doug Wright, Port Arthur, TX, 72
4X4 SUV--STREET	Angie Russell, Deer Park, TX, 2003
MINI SUV--MODIFIED	William Jimenez, Houston, TX, 85