2004 Super Chevy Show Bristol - Events & Shows

If there's one place at the dragstrip that every racer visits, it's the booth where the timing slips are handed out. Even when the racer wins, he or she studies that slip like it was their report card in the eighth grade and dad promised a new skateboard if the grade was better than last semester. One of the perks of being the Super Chevy magazine guy at the races is that we pretty much get to wander wherever we want in our "stylin'" golf cart, and the "big end" of the strip is one of our favorite spots. On the way to "top end", however, we stopped by the timing slip booth as something there caught our eye. Sandy Fleenor from Bluff City, TN, is the nice lady who makes sure that the right driver gets the right time slip (don't mess that up, ever!) but she pretty much is alone most of the day. That is, until E.T. came along. We're not exactly sure of his pedigree but one thing is for certain; this 9 months old dog is a natural for hanging around a racetrack. Sandy, who's husband Jerry works on Tech Inspections at Bristol, plops E.T. down on her lap and that's one happy dog. While I visited Sandy some pretty loud machines came and went, and the pup didn't move. As a matter of fact, he slept most of the time. I thought he was deaf but apparently not. If you call him, he rises up, looks around, and then goes back to his nap. This is a dog that was born to be around loud racers, and to be spoiled by Sandy. Not that anyone minds, you know.

The picture of cool; he's called ET and he was born for this life. Not bad, eh?
One of these cars received the Trim Parts Best Corvette Award; guess which one.

Okay, that was too easy so guess which one drove home and which one got hauled home on a trailer.
Okay, that was too easy so guess which one drove home and which one got hauled home on a t
We had to look twice to determine if this was plumbing for air horns or turbochargers. It's for turbos! Either way, it's impressive and even that many horns could get you through traffic.
We had to look twice to determine if this was plumbing for air horns or turbochargers. It

The good news is that this is a custom built car intended to show what a 2004 Chevelle might look like. The bad news is that GM didn't build it and it's actually a modified 2004 GTO (which is kinda good news).
The good news is that this is a custom built car intended to show what a 2004 Chevelle mig
There was only about a bazillion cool Camaros at Bristol. We took lots of feature photos there so look for Bristol Cars in Super Chevy and Camaro Performers.
There was only about a bazillion cool Camaros at Bristol. We took lots of feature photos

Not always the best way to lower elapsed time, but certainly a great thrill ride, and a crowd pleaser too. Big Mike Swinarski launches his fine '57 Nitro Coupe down the strip at Thunder Valley.
Not always the best way to lower elapsed time, but certainly a great thrill ride, and a cr
We've missed Bruce Boland and his team for most of this year but he's back and the competition needs to worry. Bruce lit his '53 Corvette up just right on Saturday and Sunday, and took the win in the Finals for the first time this year. Great car and great driving!
We've missed Bruce Boland and his team for most of this year but he's back and the competi

Possible the best bargain in the place; discount subscription to Super Chevy, a free magazine, and a free t-shirt! No wonder this booth stays packed.
Possible the best bargain in the place; discount subscription to Super Chevy, a free magaz
We don't get as much time to spend with the bracket racers as we should but when we do get to watch them, there's always great action such as this. That dial-in is for the eighth-mile, by the way.
We don't get as much time to spend with the bracket racers as we should but when we do get

If you like Chevelles you've got to love this one. It's the Best Chevelle of the show.

The TREMEC Award goes to the best five or six speed manual transmission equipped car in the show. That would be this smooth black Nova.
The TREMEC Award goes to the best five or six speed manual transmission equipped car in th
Best Achievement Stock is represented by this ultra-fine bubble top '62. Would it help to know it's a "four-speed triple carbureted 409?"
Best Achievement Stock is represented by this ultra-fine bubble top '62. Would it help to

Big, black and flamed is how the winner of the 4X4 Award came.
Here's a collection of Top Ten Editor's Choice Drag Car Award Winners.

We never get tired of this look at Thunder Valley, there's no place like this place.

Ironically here's a guy who's made thousands of runs down Thunder Valley and other dragstrips around the country, and hardly ever gets to see the entire track. Bob Hall and the Airborne Express can do full quarter-mile wheelstands, which means that Bob is looking out the bottom of the racecar most of the time. Visit him in the Pro Pits for a better idea of what it takes to do this.
Ironically here's a guy who's made thousands of runs down Thunder Valley and other dragstr
Ken Hall, right of photo, and Rich Hanna fire off the jets and rattle some windows in the tower. Then it's off for a couple of scorching high 200 mph runs down Thunder Valley. Only seems appropriate doesn't it?
Ken Hall, right of photo, and Rich Hanna fire off the jets and rattle some windows in the

Lots of imagination and work went into making a '57 GMC into a crew cab, smooth sided semi-Cameo with '57 Chevy trim. Lots of other touches went into making this great pickup.
Lots of imagination and work went into making a '57 GMC into a crew cab, smooth sided semi
Dad and baby found a nice spot to watch the races from up on the hill.

This is the Best Early Chevrolet Award winner, but it's also a very cool custom.
Young racers and their families proudly accept winner and runner-up awards for Jr. Dragster from Susan Gustin.
Young racers and their families proudly accept winner and runner-up awards for Jr. Dragste

Just a bit older that the Jr. Dragster drivers, but still part of the Super Chevy youth movement, our Young Star Award Winner entered this very cool pickup in the show. Probably doesn't get many trips to the dump in this ride.
Just a bit older that the Jr. Dragster drivers, but still part of the Super Chevy youth mo
Best Interior went to this beautiful '55 Bel Air but it had a great exterior too.

Tri-5s just don't hardly get much better than this '57, which is why it took the "Best Tri-5" of the Show.
Tri-5s just don't hardly get much better than this '57, which is why it took the "Best Tri
From up close or far away, this Camaro sparkles, which is why it took the "Best Detail" Award.
From up close or far away, this Camaro sparkles, which is why it took the "Best Detail" Aw

Don't fear, Monte Carlo fans, we didn't forget you. Here's the best Monte Carlo at Bristol. No argument on this one.
Don't fear, Monte Carlo fans, we didn't forget you. Here's the best Monte Carlo at Bristo

SUPER CHEVY SHOW BRISTOL AWARDS 2004
SATURDAY AWARDS
Class Winners
INTERIOR	Joseph Herron, Roanoke, VA, '55 Chevy
PAINT	Steve Sandlin, Las Vegas, NV, '48 Chevy p/u
ENGINE	Ralph Hardesty, Upper Marlboro, MD, '69 Camaro
OUTSTANDING STOCK	Bob & Dottie Wells, Elliston, VA, '62 Chevy
OUTSTANDING STREET	Flip Bost, Statesville, NC, '69 Corvette
OUTSTANDING MODIFIED	Steve Sandlin, Las Vegas, NV, '57 Chevy
Featherlite Trailers "TRANSPORT" Award - Sponsored by Featherlite, Inc.	Bob and Nancy Smith, Lake Havasu City, AZ, '55 Nomad
American Colorscans, Inc. "GRAPHICS" Award	Ron Counts, Knob, VA, '57 p/u
ISCA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE	Tony Leiphart, Red Lion, PA, '68 Camaro
Suzuki "OUTSTANDING 4X4" Award	Chuck Cabe, Roan Mountain, TN, '02 Avalanche
OUTSTANDING STREET ROD - Presented by Street Rodder Magazine	Charles & Debbie Shelton, Cloverdale, VA, '34 Chevy
OUTSTANDING CLASSIC TRUCK - Presented by Classic Truck Magazine	Roberts Family, Kingsport, TN, '54 Chevy p/u
OUTSTANDING CUSTOM ROD - Presented by Custom Rodder Magazine	Dean Pickton, Elizabethtown, TN, '48 Chevy
DETAIL - Sponsored by Racing Communications, Inc.	Terry Hansand, Cumming, GA, '67 Camaro
WORKMANSHIP - Sponsored by Waterloo Industries, Inc.	Steve Sandlin, Las Vegas, NV, '04 G T O
TREMEC Transmission "Trick Stick" Award	Doug & Penny Nichols, '67 Nova
AUTOZONE SUPER CHEVY SHOW "YOUNG STAR" AWARD	Brody Justice, Phyllis, KY, '91 Chevy p/u
EDITOR'S CHOICE - TREMEC TRANSMISSIONS CAR SHOW SERIES TOP 10
Terry Anderson, Knoxville, TN, '67 Nova	Bill & Judy Martz, Statesville, NC, '67 Nova
Eddie Vannoy, Jefferson, NC, '57 Chevy	Larry Putnam, Morgantown, NC, '55 Chevy
W.D. McGalliard, Roanoke, VA, '63 Nova	David Melton, Van Buren, OH, '67 Chevelle
Charles Townsend, Knoxville, TN, '70 Camaro	Steve & Bev West, Normal, IL, '72 Chevelle
Tim Underwood, Mt. Lookout, WV, '57 Chevy	Carroll Leon Rhodes, Hendersonville, NC, '64 Malibu
EDITOR'S CHOICE - DRAG RACE TOP 10
Rick Buckles, Piney Flats,TN, '83 Chevelle	Roger Robertson, Blowing Rock, NC, '67 Camaro
Tim Kinser, Reedcsville, WV, '50 Anglia	Brian Lyle, Waynesville, NC, '69 Camaro
Robbie Copenhaver, Wytheville, VA, '71 Chevelle	L.C. Clevins, Rural Retreat, VA, '69 Camaro
Roger Akers, Max Meadows, VA, '71 Chevelle	Herb, JoAnn & Laura Bailey, Hurt, VA, '80 Malibu
Tony Caraccia, Ashville, NC, Jr. Dragster	Mickey Atkins, Newport, TN, '67 Nova

SUNDAY AWARDS
Class Winners
Outstanding BIG CAR (Includes Impala, Biscayne and Caprice) Sponsored by A&M SoffSeal, Inc.
1949-1954	Hugh & Shirley Banks, Woodbridge, VA.
1958 - 1989	Clara & Roger Bailey, Buford, GA, '63 Chevy
1990 - newer	Don Dixon, Greensboro, NC.
CAMARO - Sponsored by Rick's First Generation Camaro
1967 Only	Terry Hansen, Cumming, GA, '67 Camaro
1968 Only	Clarence & Wayne Sink, Glade Hill, VA. '68 Camaro
1969 Only	David Stallings, Benson, NC, '69 Camaro
1970 - 1981	Charles Brisco, Madison, TN, 79 Camaro
1982 - 1992	Jamie Blackwell, Fletcher, NC, '90 Camaro
1993 - newer	Ken Clark, Hazel Green, NC, '95 Camaro
CHEVELLE - Sponsored by Original Parts Group
1964 - 1967	Robert L. Coble, Franklinville, NC, '64 Chevelle
1968-Newer	Steve & Bev West, Normal, IL, '72 Chevelle
CORVETTE - Sponsored by TrimParts, Inc. & Vette America's Favorite Corvette Magazine
1953 - 1962	Vince Sicg, Lenoir City, TN, '62 Vette
1963-1967	Gerald Copeland, Tifton, GA, '67 Vette
1968 - 1982	Flip Bost, Statesville, NC, '69 Vette
1984 - 1995	Charles Brisco, Madison, TN, '93 Vette
1996-1999	Jim Stafford, New Bloomfield, PA, '98 Vette
2000-2004	Gary Ballard, Suffolk, VA, '02 Vette
CONVERSION - Sponsored by Meguiar's Inc.
1948 and Earlier	Mark Turner, Hermitage, TN, '37 Ford
1949 and Newer	Steve Sandlin, Las Vegas, NV, '04 G T O
CHEVROLET 1955-56-57 - Sponsored by Danchuk Manufacturing, Inc.
1955-1956	Joseph Herron, Roanoke, VA, '55 Chevy
1955-1956 Sedan	C.W. Dotson, Abingdon, VA, '55 Chevy Sedan
1957 Only	Danny Roddenberry, Carson, VA '57 Chevy
1957 Hardtops	Todd Collins, Greenville, TN, '57 Chevy
EARLY CHEVROLET - Sponsored by Kimberly-Clark Corporation
1900 - 1935	Scott Fillers, Greenville, TN '33 Chevy
1936-1948	Dean Pilkton, Elizabethtown, TN, '48 Chevy
EL CAMINO Sponsored by Parts Unlimited, Inc.	Wayne Bannister, Marietta, GA, '76 El Camino
MONTE CARLO - Sponsored by WorkMat.net	J.R. Krupinski, Vincent, OH, '72 Monte Carlo
NOVA - Sponsored by Wheel Vintiques Inc.
1962 - 1967	Doug & Penny Nichols, Statesville, NC '67 Nova
1968 & Newer	Patrick Joiner, Dallas, TX, '70 Nova
OPEN	David Hermans, Parkersburg, WV, '65 Corvair
PRO ENGINEERED	Ralph Hardesty, Upper Marlboro, MD, '69 Camaro
PRO ENGINEERED NOVA	Terry Anderson, Knoxville, TN, '67 Nova
PRO STREET	Dennis Sneath, Mountville, PA, '69 Camaro
1949 - 1960 Two Wheel Drive	Ron Counts, Abingdon, VA, '57 Chevy p/u
1961-1967	Danny Auman, High Point, NC '66 Chevy p/u
1968 - 1972	Hal & Julia Kinder, Charlotte, NC, '69 Chevy p/u
1973-1987	Eula Colson, Mountain City, TN, '85 Chevy p/u
1988 & Newer Two Wheel Drive	Manuel Moore, Hazard, KY, '92 Chevy p/u
Mini Pickup Two Wheel Drive	Tim Setser, East Pointe, KY, '98 Chevy
Full Size & Mini Sport Utility Vehicle	Eugene Aker, Dublin, VA, '87 Chevy
4X4 Full Size & Mini Pickup 4X4	Brody Justice, Phyllis, KY, '91 Chevy
CAMARO 1967-1969 GOLD CLASS	Rodney DeFalco, Birmingham, AL '69 Camaro
CAMARO 1967-1969 GOLD CLASS	Danny Hansand, Cumming, GA, '69 Camaro
CAMARO 1967-1969 GOLD CLASS	Mac Martin, Lenoir, NC, '69 Camaro
CHEVELLE 1964-1967 GOLD CLASS	Johnny Edmundson, Sweetwater, TN, '66 Chevelle
CORVETTE 1953-1967 GOLD CLASS	Cedric Benton, Flag Pond, TN, '63 Vette
CORVETTE 1953-1967 GOLD CLASS	Wanda Cross, Jackson, OH, '67 Vette
CHEVROLET 1955-1957 GOLD CLASS	Scott Winfield, Winston-Salem, NC , '55 Chevy
CHEVROLET 1955-1957 GOLD CLASS	Bob & Nancy Smith, Lake Havasu, AZ, '55 Nomad
PRO STREET GOLD CLASS	James Carswell, Hickory, NC, '48 Chevy p/u
BEST BIG CAR Sponsored by A&M SOFFSEAL, Inc.	Clara & Roger Bailey, Buford, GA, '63 Chevy
BEST CAMARO Sponsored by Rick's First Generation Camaros	Clarence Wayne Sink, Glade Hill, VA, '68 Camaro
BEST CHEVELLE Sponsored by Original Parts Group	Robert Coble, Franklinville, NC, '64 Chevelle
BEST CORVETTE Sponsored by Trim Parts & Vette	Gerald Copeland, Tifton, GA, '67 Vette
BEST CONVERSION Sponsored by Meguiar's	Steve Sandlin, Las Vegas, NV, '04 G T O
BEST CHEVY 1955-1957 Sponsored by Danchuk Manufacturing	Danny Roddenberry, Carson, VA, '57 Chevy
BEST EARLY CHEVY Sponsored by Kimberly-Clark Scott	Dean Pilkton, Elizabethtown, TN, '48 Chevy
BEST EL CAMINO Sponsored by Parts Unlimited, Inc.	Wayne Bannister, Marietta, GA, '76 El Camino
BEST MONTE CARLO Sponsored by WorkMat.net	J.R. Krupinski, Vincent, OH, '72 Monte Carlo
BEST NOVA Sponsored by Wheel Vintiques, Inc.	Doug & Penny Nichols, Statesville, NC, '67 Nova
BEST OPEN Sponsored by WorkMat.Net	David Hermans, Parkersville, WV, '65 Corvair
BEST PRO STREET/ENGINEERED	Tony Leiphart, Red Lion, PA, '68 Camaro
BEST TRUCK Sponsored by WorkMat.net	Eula Colson, Mountain City, TN, '85 Chevy p/u
BEST PAINT GOLD CLASS Sponsored by WorkMat.net	Scott Winfield, Winston-Salem, NC, '55 Chevy
BEST DETAIL - Sponsored by WorkMat.Net	Wanda Cross, Jackson, OH, '67 Corvette
BEST ENGINE GOLD CLASS Sponsored by WorkMat.net	Johnny Edmundson, Sweetwater, TN, '66 Chevelle
AUTOSTAR PRODUCTIONS, INC. PARTNERSHIP AWARD	Bob & Nancy Smith, Lake Havasu, AZ, '55 Nomad
TREMEC TRANSMISSION BEST IN SHOW AWARD	Bob & Nancy Smith, Lake Havasu, AZ, '55 Nomad
TREMEC TRANSMISSION WINNER	Dave Melton, Van Buren, OH, '67 SS Chevelle
WATERLOO INDUSTRIES TOOL BOX WINNERS
Car Show	Robert F. Stetson, Jr., Newport,TN, '03 Silverado
Drag Race	Doug Steele, Cedar Bluff, VA, '69 Camaro
FLOWMASTER GIFT CERTIFICATE WINNERS
Car Show	Todd Collins, Greenville, TN '57 Chevy Bel Air
Drag Race	Steve Bailey, Martin, KY, '79 Malibu
MR. GASKET CO. "BRACKET ONE" GIFT CERTIFICATE WINNERS
Kermit Hall, TopMost, KY, '69 Camaro	Larry Bean, Rodgersville, TN, '97 Dragster
SIMPSON BEST APPEARING CREW	Rick and Loretta Swafford, Athens, TN, '84 Silverado
SOFFSEAL "ATTENTION TO DETAIL" AWARD	Terry Hansand, Cumming, GA , '67 Camaro
MEGUIAR'S "MEDALLION AWARD" FOR OUTSTANDING BODY APPEARANCE	Steve & Bev West, Normal, IL, '72 Chevelle
WORKMAT AWARD OF EXCELLENCE	Ralph Hardesty, Upper Marlboro, MD, '69 Camaro