Epping Super Chevy Show - Events & Shows

Between Memorial Day and the end of August, we figured enough rain had fallen in New England to assure us that the postponed Epping event (from the end of May) would go off without a hitch the second time around. Not quite, but we did get the best part of two days in before we got wet, which caused the drag racing to be called, and the Nitro Coupe Finals to be postponed until the Route 66 event during the following weekend.

When we say the "best part" of two days, that goes for the great cars in Epping's refurbished show area. Our East Coast Chevy fans bring out some of the best "big cars," trucks, and street rods that we see all year. Maybe it's because the weather keeps the cars indoors and the work goes on all winter. If that's what's doing it, there's no way the Sun Belt builders have a chance against the New England shops.

Epping joins the ranks of our most beautiful venues for Super Chevy Shows. Since our last visit, the facility has had more new upgrades, with landscaping and fresh paving adding to the appeal of this place. Racing is hardcore, with cars coming from Canada and all over New England, as well as some teams from New York and New Jersey. There are no easy races at New England Dragway, and that's just the way we like it. Epping rocks!

On this run, Dan Nickelson and Tommy Howes were completing the finals from Norwalk, Ohio, which were postponed due to rain. Nickelson took the honors with a 6.31 over Tommy's 7.18. Dan also made it to the finals at Epping where he was scheduled to meet Gary Irving, but rain postponed it until Chicago.
On this run, Dan Nickelson and Tommy Howes were completing the finals from Norwalk, Ohio,
Daddy Rick Finamore, of East Walpole, Massachusetts, makes sure that Madison Paige is safely buckled into her custom, one-off ride. It's the only Mustang we allowed on the lot!
Daddy Rick Finamore, of East Walpole, Massachusetts, makes sure that Madison Paige is saf

If you're wondering what former NASCAR Champ Bobby Allison has been up to, one project he has is called NEALS, New England Allison Racing Series. Tom Abele, Jr., of Norwich, Connecticut, stopped by with his dad to show us his downscaled Monte Carlo that he's been doing quite well with this year.
If you're wondering what former NASCAR Champ Bobby Allison has been up to, one project he
A straight six with speed equipment is always an eye-catcher. Tod Ortolani's 1970 Nova is the home for this fine inline motor. Triple carbs can be a tuning nightmare, but they sure bring some sauce to the party!
A straight six with speed equipment is always an eye-catcher. Tod Ortolani's 1970 Nova is

This lucky racer was awarded a Drag Race Editor's Choice award in the past, but we forgot to include the photo in our coverage. Here's the photo, but this time, we lost his name on the long road home to California. We'll get it all together sometime.
This lucky racer was awarded a Drag Race Editor's Choice award in the past, but we forgot
Katelyn is 4-months old, but she plans to drive a Chevy in the future.

No doubt about it.
You think it has a small-block? Maybe two small-blocks (on the pedals).

Chicago has the Outlaws, New England has the Quick Eight. These cars run in the eight-second bracket, but look like grocery-getters.
Chicago has the Outlaws, New England has the Quick Eight. These cars run in the eight-sec
The jets blew the clouds away, at least for Saturday.

Nitro Coupe regulars Bruce Boland (L) and "Big Mike" Swinarski (R) ran each other during qualifying, which helped set the ladder for Sunday.
Nitro Coupe regulars Bruce Boland (L) and "Big Mike" Swinarski (R) ran each other during q
The 250 c.i. six in JoEllen McGinnity's 1967 Camaro from Arlington, Massachusetts, represents factory power, as mild and stock as it comes . . .
The 250 c.i. six in JoEllen McGinnity's 1967 Camaro from Arlington, Massachusetts, represe

. . . The other end of the spectrum is Brad Noyes' twin-turbo '99 Z-28 from Peabody, Massachusetts. Only at Super Chevy do we get to see cars like these parked side-by-side.
. . . The other end of the spectrum is Brad Noyes' twin-turbo '99 Z-28 from Peabody, Massa
Joe Pacheco of Taunton, Massachussetts, has a thing for '70 Chevelles. He races the Malibu in DOT, and pulls the racer with the El Camino. What's not to like?
Joe Pacheco of Taunton, Massachussetts, has a thing for '70 Chevelles. He races the Malib

The Junior Dragsters were the only bracket able to complete their finals. Just after this photo, the rain washed us out.
The Junior Dragsters were the only bracket able to complete their finals. Just after this
Those New Englanders are a hearty bunch. A little cloud cover doesn't keep anybody home. Just look at the cool trucks, Vettes, and classics.
Those New Englanders are a hearty bunch. A little cloud cover doesn't keep anybody home.

SATURDAY AWARDS
EDITOR'S CHOICE TOP TEN DRAG CARS
Gary Coleman, Worcester, MA, 70 Chevelle	Peter Filocamo, E. Hampstead, NH, 70 Chevelle
Pat Finnegan, E. Northport, NY, 67 Chevelle	Glenn Hunter, E. Northport, NY, 56 Chevy
Joshua Luck, Newport, NH, Jr. Dragster	Keith Murray, North Grosvenordale, CT, 72 Chevelle
Thomas Palmer, Blackstone, MA, 82 El Camino	Craig Rice, Oxford, MA, 80 Chevelle
Ray Rice, Oxford, MA, 67 Camaro	Bill Sanford, Tiverton, RI, 72 Nova

Gary Coleman
Peter Filocamo
Pat Finnegan

Gelnn Hunter
Joshua Luck
Keith Murray

Thomas Palmer
Craig Rice
Ray Rice

Bill Sanford

EDITOR'S CHOICE TOP TEN SHOW CARS
Courtney Brisco, Fitchburg, MA, 91 Camaro	Jerry Custodie, Chatham, MA, 57 Chevy
Tom Durvin, Foster, RI, 70 Chevelle	Buck Elbe, Berkshire, NY, 55 Chevy
Donald Gobin, Seekonk, MA, 58 Impala	Brian Horne, Shrewsbury, MA, 72 Chevelle
Joe Jenkins, S. Orleans, MA, 69 Camaro	Todd Ortolani, Vernon, CT, 70 Nova
Warren Smith, Greene, ME, 72 Nova	Thomas Zimmons, Carmel, NY, 49 Chevy

Courtney Brisco
Jerry Custodie
Buck Elbe

Donald Gobin
Brian Horne
Joe Jenkins

Todd Ortolani
Warren Smith
Thomas Zimmons

Tom Durvin

SPECIALTY AWARDS
BEST INTERIOR	Dave Hahn, Waterford, CT, 67 Chevy II
BEST PAINT	Rick Bicknell, Billerica, MA, 87 Monte Carlo
BEST ENGINE	Ron Ducharme, Windham, NH, 58 Impala
BEST DETAIL SPONSORED BY RACING COMMUNICATIONS, INC.	Matt & Eric Ward, Worcester, MA, 62 Biscayne
BEST WORKMANSHIP SPONSORED BY WATERLOO INDUSTRIES	Les LeClair, Beford, NH, 22 Chevy Roadster
BEST ACHIEVEMENT STOCK	Alvin Thurber III, Pawtucket, RI, 72 Chevelle
BEST ACHIEVEMENT STREET	Ron & Pat DaCunto, N. Branford, CT, 68 Camaro
BEST ACHIEVEMENT MODIFIED	Brian Page, Lynn, MA, 80 Camaro
ESPN2 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE	Edward Shea, N. Tewksbury, MA, 33 Chevy
"TRANSPORT AWARD"--FEATHERLITE TRAILERS	Dick & Barbara Lagasse, Enfield, CT, 62 Corvette
"GRAPHICS AWARD"--AMERICAN COLORSCANS, INC.	Dennis Lavallee, Harrisville, RI, 55 Chevy
ISCA "AWARD OF EXCELLENCE"--ISCA	Rob Laplaca, Lowell, MA, 69 Camaro
SUZUKI "OUTSTANDING 4X4" AWARD	James Mathieu, Sanford, ME, 86 Truck
"OUTSTANDING STREET ROD" AWARD--STREET RODDER MAGAZINE	David & Heidi Jenkins, S. Orleans, MA, 34 Chevy
"OUTSTANDING CLASSIC TRUCK" AWARD--CLASSIC TRUCK MAGAZINE	Rich Irving, Lindenwold, NJ, 71 Truck
"OUTSTANDING CUSTOM ROD" AWARD	CUSTOM RODDER MAGAZINE
TREMEC "TRICK STICK" AWARD	John Chestnut, Grantham, NH, 66 Corvette

Raymond Mitchell
Brian Page
Eric Ward

Dave Hahn
Fred Morrison
Alvin Thurber III

Edward Shea
Dennis Lavallee
Rob Laplaca

David & Heidi Jenkins
Steve Norrgard
Ray Brizido

SUNDAY AWARDS
SPECIALTY AWARDS
WORKMAT CAR OF THE SHOW AWARD--WORKMAT	Fred Morrison, Jamaica Plain, MA, 37 Chevy
MEGUIAR'S "MEDALLION AWARD" FOR OUTSTANDING BODY APPEARANCE	Rob Laplaca, Lowell, MA, 69 Camaro
"ATTENTION TO DETAIL" AWARD--SOFFSEAL	Dick & Barbara Lagasse, Enfield, CT, 62 Corvette
BEST OF GOLD--STOCK--STREET & PERFORMANCE, INC.	Randy Kirker, Sanborn, NY, 66 Chevelle
BEST OF GOLD--STREET--STREET & PERFORMANCE INC.	Ed Pienta, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 67 Chevelle
BEST OF GOLD--MODIFIED--STREET & PERFORMANCE INC.	Joe & Carol Keeney, Westminster, MD, 71 Truck
BEST DETAIL GOLD CLASS--STREET & PERFORMANCE INC.	N/A
BEST PAINT GOLD CLASS--STREET & PERFORMANCE INC.	N/A
BEST '55-57--DANCHUK MANUFACTURING	Raymond Mitchell, S. Glastonbury, CT, 57 Chevy
BEST BIG CAR--SOFFSEAL	Ron Ducharme, Windham, NH, 58 Impala
BEST CAMARO--RICK'S FIRST GENERATION CAMAROS	Brian Page, Lynn, MA, 80 Camaro
BEST CHEVELLE--ORIGINAL PARTS GROUP	Ray Brizido, S. Dartmouth, MA, 69 Chevelle
BEST CONVERSION--MEGUIAR'S	Kerri Hebert, Methuen, MA, 81 Pontiac
BEST CORVETTE--TRIM PARTS & VETTE MAGAZINE	Dennis Lavallee, Harrisville, RI, 66 Corvette
BEST EARLY CHEVROLET--KIMBERLY-CLARK SCOTT	David & Heidi Jenkins, S. Orleans, MA, 34
BEST EL CAMINO--AUTOSTAR PRODUCTIONS INC.	David Ellis, Methuen, MA, 72 El Camino
BEST MONTE CARLO--PARTS UNLIMITED	Ron Banach, Tom's River, NJ, 88 Monte Carlo
BEST NOVA--WHEEL VINTIQUES	Richard Fritz Sr., Arundel, ME, 62 Nova
BEST OPEN--WORKMAT.NET	John Clary, Lexington, MA, 65 Corvair
BEST PRO STREET/PRO ENGINEERED--AEROQUIP PERFORMANCE PARTS	Dennis Lavallee, Harrisville, RI, 55 Chevy
BEST TRUCK--WORKMAT.NET	Jim Hamel, N. Hampton, NH, 56 Truck
CLUB PARTICIPATION	Bunjies Hot Rod Garage, Brimfield, MA
AUTOSTAR PRODUCTIONS, INC. PARTNERSHIP AWARD	Mike McCormick, LoneStar Muscle Car
WATERLOO TOOLBOX WINNER-- DRAG RACE	Keith Murray, N. Grosvenordale, CT, 72 Chevelle
WATERLOO TOOLBOX WINNER-- CAR SHOW	Heidi Jenkins, S. Orleans, MA, 34 Chevy
FLOWMASTER DRAG RACE GIFT CERTIFICATE WINNER	Dennis Martins, New Bedford, MA, 79 Malibu Wagon
FLOWMASTER CAR SHOW GIFT CERTIFICATE WINNER	Jeff Bowers, Vernon, CT, 70 Camaro
MR. GASKET "BRACKET ONE" GIFT CERTIFICATE WINNERS	John Strob, Wilmington, MA, 74 Vega George Estabrooks, Sackville, NB-Canada, 67 Camaro
BEST APPEARING CREW--SIMPSON	N/A
SUPER CHEVY SHOW YOUNG STAR AWARD	Steve Norrgard, Oxford, MA, 88 Camaro
GOLD CLASS WINNERS
GOLD CHEVELLE '64-67--STOCK	Randy Kirker, Sanborn, NY, 6
GOLD CHEVELLE '64-67--STREET	Ed Pienta, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 67
GOLD TRUCK '49-72--MODIFIED	Joe & Carol Keeney, Westminster, MD, 71
CLASS WINNERS
'55-56-57--STOCK	Raymond Mitchell, S. Glastonbury, CT, 57
'55-56-57--STREET	Andy Young, Bow, NH, 55
'55-56-57--MODIFIED	Buck Elbe, Berkshire, VT, 55
BIG CAR '49-54--STOCK	Thomas Zimmons, Carmel, NY, 49
BIG CAR '58-89--STOCK	Eric & Matt Ward, Worcester, MA, 62
BIG CAR '58-89--STREET	David Marcotte, W. Yarmouth, MA, 66
BIG CAR '58-89--MODIFIED	Ron Ducharme, Windham, NH, 58
BIG CAR '90-96--STOCK	Bill Hill, Tiverton, RI, 96
BIG CAR '90-96--STREET	Alex Jacoby Sr., E. Hartford, CT, 94
BIG CAR '90-96--MODIFIED	Chris Pustizzi, Nashua, NH, 95
CAMARO '67-69--STOCK	David Trainor, Colchester, CT, 69
CAMARO '67-69--STREET	Thomas McGinnity, Arlington, MA, 67
CAMARO '67-69--MODIFIED	Al Shone, Lawrence, MA, 69
CAMARO '70-81--STOCK	Jeff Bowers, Vernon, CT, 70
CAMARO '70-81--STREET	Ed Berry, West Wareham, MA, 70
CAMARO '70-81--MODIFIED	Brian Page, Lynn, MA, 80
CAMARO '82-92--STOCK	Christopher Diehl, Germantown, NY, 89
CAMARO '82-92--STREET	Bob Petrelis, Peabody, MA, 87
CAMARO '82-92--MODIFIED	Courtney Briscoe, Fitchburg, MA, 91
CAMARO '93 & NEWER--STOCK	Chris Milano, Revere, MA, 2002
CAMARO '93 & NEWER--STREET	Nicole Plourde, E. Hampstead, NH, 2001
CAMARO '93 & NEWER--MODIFIED	Brad Noyes, Peabody, MA, 99
CHEVELLE '64-67--STREET	Mark Desenberg, S. Berwick, ME, 66
CHEVELLE '64-67--MODIFIED	Mike Evringham, Topsham, ME, 65
CHEVELLE '68 & NEWER--STOCK	Ray Brizido, S. Dartmouth, MA, 69
CHEVELLE '68 & NEWER--STREET	Lynn Bouvier, Smithfield, RI, 70
CHEVELLE '68 & NEWER--MODIFIED	Brian Horne, Shrewsbury, MA, 72
CONVERSION '48 & EARLIER-- MODIFIED	Joseph Foster, Corinna, ME, 36 Ford
CONVERSION '49 & NEWER--STOCK	Paul Shapiro, Pembroke, NH, 99 Boss Hoss
CONVERSION '49 & NEWER--STREET	Borris Pegueco, Lynn, MA, 2001 Trans Am
CONVERSION '49 & NEWER-- MODIFIED	Kerri Hebert, Methuen, MA, 81 Trans Am
CORVETTE '53-67--STOCK	Dennis Lavallee, Harrisville, RI, 66
CORVETTE '53-67-- MODIFIED	Dick & Barbara Lagasse, Enfield, CT, 62
CORVETTE '68-82--STOCK	Michael Celuch Jr., Ulster Park, NY, 79
CORVETTE '68-82--MODIFIED	Steven & Carol Farrell, Tiverton, RI, 69
CORVETTE '84 & NEWER--STOCK	Paul Deneault, E. Freetown, MA, 2000
CORVETTE '84 & NEWER--STREET	Dennis Apostolon, Brockton, MA, 93
CORVETTE '84 & NEWER --MODIFIED	Mark Chamberlain, Raymond, NH, 88
EARLY CHEVROLET '35 & EARLIER--MODIFIED	David & Heidi Jenkins, S. Orleans, MA, 34
EARLY CHEVROLET '36-48--STOCK	Joel Kimball, Kennebunk, ME, 40
EARLY CHEVROLET '36-48--MODIFIED	Fred Morrison, Jamaica Plain, MA, 37
EL CAMINO--STOCK	David Ennis, Methuen, MA, 72
EL CAMINO--STREET	Allen Reed, Derry, NH, 83
EL CAMINO--MODIFIED	Paul Kelley, Portsmouth, NH, 80
MONTE CARLO--STOCK	Ron Banach, Tom's River, NJ, 88
MONTE CARLO--STREET	Timothy Balkau, Shirley, NY, 2001
MONTE CARLO--MODIFIED	Rick Bicknell, Billerica, MA, 87
NOVA '62-67--STOCK	Peter & Rosemarie Campbell, Newport Richey, FL, 67
NOVA '62-67--STREET	Rome & Pat Desrosier, Worcester, MA, 67
NOVA '62-67--MODIFIED	Richard Fritz Sr., Arundel, ME, 62
NOVA '68 & NEWER--STOCK	William Carter, Salem, NH, 69
NOVA '68 & NEWER--STREET	John Cushing, Stratham, NH, 72
NOVA '68 & NEWER--MODIFIED	Warren Smith, Greene, ME, 72
OPEN--STREET	John Clary, Lexington, MA, 65 Corvair
PRO STREET--MODIFIED	Rob Laplaca, Lowell, MA, 69 Camaro
PRO ENGINEERED--MODIFIED	Ken Denza, Hillsboro, NH, 41 Chevy
STREET CRUISER AWARDS BY TREMEC TRANSMISSIONS	Dan Gilford, Plaistow, NH, 69 Camaro Michael & Pam Rowell, Halifax, MA, 55 Chevy Sedan
TRUCK '49-72--STOCK	Jim Hamel, N. Hampton, NH, 56
TRUCK '49-72--STREET	Rich Irving, Lindenwold, NJ, 71
TRUCK '49-72--MODIFIED	Scott Routhiar, Sidney, ME, 71
TRUCK '73-87--STREET	Justin Simpson, Dover, NH, 84
TRUCK '73-87--MODIFIED	John Thorn Jr., Smithfield, RI, 80
4X4 TRUCK--STREET	Jim Carey, Hill, NH, 89
4X4 TRUCK--MODIFIED	Dave Nault, Plaistow, NH, 97 GMC
MINI TRUCK--STREET	Richard Aubin, Central Falls, RI, 2001 S-10
MINI TRUCK--MODIFIED	Nathan Rego, Portsmouth, RI, 99
SUV--STREET	Ron Couillard, Arundel, ME, 55

DRAG RACE RESULTS
BRACKET 1
WINNER--Purse split due to rain	RUNNER-UP--
BRACKET 2
WINNER--Purse split due to rain	RUNNER-UP--
DOT STREET TIRE
WINNER--Purse split due to rain	RUNNER-UP--
NITRO COUPES FROM NORWALK RAIN-OUT
WINNER--Dan Nickelson, LaVerne, CA, 94 Beretta, 6.318 @ 222.60mph	RUNNER-UP--Tommy Howes, Laytonsville, MD, 92 Camaro, 7.181 @ 188.12mph
NITRO COUPES- EPPING
WINNER--To be finished at Chicago: Gary Irving vs. Dan Nickelson	RUNNER-UP--
SATURDAY BRACKET RACE
WINNER--John Harper, Wiscasset, ME, 87 Corvette	RUNNER-UP--Robert Bunozinski, Lawton, MA, 85 Camaro
NITRO COUPE POINT STANDINGS
To be updated after Chicago