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We really do look forward to the Indy Super Chevy Show but we now have living proof that the words to the song saying "it don't rain in Indianapolis in the summertime" are, to be kind, an exaggeration. Dodging the proverbial bullet we at least had bright, sunny days to enjoy bright, shiny Chevys and spectacular drag racing. The track crew had their hands full making sure the dragstrip was always ready but, as always, they rose to the challenge.

We had spectacular Nitro Coupe races and saw one of Jon Moss' GM toys, a V-8 Monte Carlo, make 9-second runs. Then there was our all-time favorite group, the Chicago Outlaws, edging ever closer to the 7-second bracket with their amazing door-slammers. We understand that at dragstrips close to home, a few of the Chicago racers have already broken the 7-second mark and we expect that to happen sometime this season at a Super Chevy Show.

Making its return to Super Chevy was Project X, the world's most famous '57 Chevy. We had a short appearance at the Pomona show earlier in the year, but since then the car underwent some refinements, culminating in an appearance in the Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour in June. Project X was cared for in Dallas after the Power Tour by Mac and Shelley Bernd for a month; 4 then we picked it up to set it loose on the Super Chevy Road Tour. With stops planned for Indy, Maple Grove, Norwalk, Ohio, Chicago, Columbus, Ohio, Montgomery, Alabama, Houston, Texas, Tucson, Arizona, and Las Vegas, this legendary car will see the country while being seen by Chevy fans who have followed it's 40-year career in the pages of Popular Hot Rodding magazine. It's a driver so forgive a few rock chips here and there.

Some of our favorite racers get ready for a run at Indy. The Junior Dragsters show us what the youth of America has on their minds, and it's something we understand for once. Eventually, Joey Shipp of Whiteland, IN, ran a 7.956 elapsed time at 81.79 mph to best Jacob Murphy of Nineveh, IN, for the Junior Dragster title.
Some of our favorite racers get ready for a run at Indy. The Junior Dragsters show us what
1957 Chevs are prone to damage on the left taillight lens. While thundering across Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana in Project X, we noticed a small crack one day and the next day it was gone. Fortunately, when we got to Indy, our friends at Trim Parts were showing off their latest: Bow Tie Blue Dots for '57s. Guess where this one went!
1957 Chevs are prone to damage on the left taillight lens. While thundering across Texas,
Bruce Boland in the left lane lays down a smokescreen preparing for his run with Tommy Howes in qualifications. When the light went green, Tommy pulled one of the biggest wheelstands we've seen in a Nitro Coupe. He's on his way down in our photo and he managed to bring it back to the pits with little or no damage.
Bruce Boland in the left lane lays down a smokescreen preparing for his run with Tommy How

Yes, we now know to trust Trim Parts' Sales Manager Darryl Bowman with exotic power equipment. Here we captured Darryl installing one of the first "Blue Dots" on the road.
Yes, we now know to trust Trim Parts' Sales Manager Darryl Bowman with exotic power equipm
The Pro show usually gets all the attention, especially with their major burnouts. This bracket racer shows us that there's plenty of action, power, smoke, and noise at all levels of Super Chevy racing.
The Pro show usually gets all the attention, especially with their major burnouts. This br
Here's a Monte Carlo from Chevy that runs in the 9-second bracket, with more to come. Throw a few of these in the showroom and Chevy would be back selling cars instead of trucks.
Here's a Monte Carlo from Chevy that runs in the 9-second bracket, with more to come. Thro

Want a crowd? Park Project X just about anywhere and wait a minute.
You can get (just about) anything you want at Indy.
Yes, Daddy will buy you one of those if you're real good for the rest of the day.

Numbers matching? Of course!
Details, details, details.
Just another face in the crowd.

We've seen less care taken at a beauty shop. The track crew at Indy believes in manicuring the surface, and it pays off.
We've seen less care taken at a beauty shop. The track crew at Indy believes in manicuring
Everybody wants to be at Indy. From tire manufacturers supplying the Chevy market, to Classic Tri-Fives. It is the place to be.
Everybody wants to be at Indy. From tire manufacturers supplying the Chevy market, to Clas
Jon Moss shows off his blown Sprint to Roger Gustin. Just another one of Jon's Toys from GM.
Jon Moss shows off his blown Sprint to Roger Gustin. Just another one of Jon's Toys from G

One reason Fran Peppler is so popular is because she is a truly friendly person, always eager to have her fans come and talk to her, then pose for a photo. Of course, another reason is that this mild-mannered-looking lady is ferocious on the track, competing fiercely on every run.
One reason Fran Peppler is so popular is because she is a truly friendly person, always ea
We could use this in a period piece showing what camping and trucking might have been like in the '40s. Just can't let anyone see the big-block in the COE and the cool small-block in the Fleetline. The trailer comes without a shower but does have a kitchen.
We could use this in a period piece showing what camping and trucking might have been like
Are you ready for some nitro? Mel Eaves lights 'em up during qualifications on Saturday afternoon. There's nothing like the smell of nitro in the evening.
Are you ready for some nitro? Mel Eaves lights 'em up during qualifications on Saturday af

Racers take notice. Dan Evans' '63 Nova is so cool that we took some time and shot photos for a future article in our magazine. Here we see what 534 ci of big-block Chevy can do in the burnout box. Keep those race cars looking sharp!
Racers take notice. Dan Evans' '63 Nova is so cool that we took some time and shot photos
Speaking of thunder, Ken Hall in the Top Secret jet funny car and Fran Peppler in Rock and Roll Thunder display some power of their own. When lit up and ready for a green light, these cars will definitely throw some heat!
Speaking of thunder, Ken Hall in the Top Secret jet funny car and Fran Peppler in Rock and
There is somewhere in the neighborhood of 6,000 hp between these two Nitro Coupes blasting off some rubber and thundering for the crowd.
There is somewhere in the neighborhood of 6,000 hp between these two Nitro Coupes blasting

We hear from people who want us to show their trucks at Super Chevy Shows. Are these big enough?
We hear from people who want us to show their trucks at Super Chevy Shows. Are these big e
Arnie Krause from Columbus, IN, proudly displayed this great '55 Nomad.
We dreamed of cool cars like this back in high school. Dave Alkire of Indianapolis is still enjoying his custom '51.
We dreamed of cool cars like this back in high school. Dave Alkire of Indianapolis is stil

John Bedenbender's El Camino is a work of art. Under the hood it is a combination of art and engineering.
John Bedenbender's El Camino is a work of art. Under the hood it is a combination of art a
Our favorite racers, the Chicago Outlaws, held forth at Indy. We could watch these guys all day, every day.
Our favorite racers, the Chicago Outlaws, held forth at Indy. We could watch these guys al
Super Chevy announcer, Jerry Daisey, said he was just as tall as Chevy's Jon Moss. Pretty close, Jerry. Even Big Mike Swinarski agrees.
Super Chevy announcer, Jerry Daisey, said he was just as tall as Chevy's Jon Moss. Pretty

Taking us back to another era in drag racing, but staying current with ground-pounding power and good handling, this Fiat Topolino represents a model that has been raced in many forms, usually as an Altered Coupe. In past years, these cars provided major thrills as the driver fought to stay in a straight line.
Taking us back to another era in drag racing, but staying current with ground-pounding pow
Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery. As we motored through the show early Saturday morning, we encountered Tony Hatton's purpose-built Project X clone. The Martinsville, IL, native told us he has been trying to make his car look as much like Project X as possible and he spent years doing it, never suspecting that we would bring the genuine article to park next to his car. Tony's car captures the look of Project X just before we re-did it for this season, but who knows what our car will look like in its next iteration? Thanks for the compliment, Tony.
Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery. As we motored through the show early Satur