Randy Adler and his '57 Chevy took the Nitro Coupe honors at Martin, beating Tommy Haynes with a 6.50/226 blast to the losing 6.95/201 run.Randy Adler and his '57 Chevy took the Nitro Coupe honors at Martin, beating Tommy Haynes It's getting to be an unwelcome SCS tradition at Martin, Michigan-wait out the summertime thunderstorm long enough to watch the Chicago Outlaws try to bust up their oil pans with wheels-up launches, cruise the Manufacturers Midway and swap meet for deals, and take in the plethora of perfect Chevys in the show field, then dodge under a tent for the next storm to blow through and start the process over. But, that's the way it's happened the last couple years at US 131 Dragway, which was recently renovated to become probably Michigan's finest drag racing facility. The caliber of racers and car show participants was second to none, too, including local hero Mike Tafil. Hailing from Shelbyville, Michigan, just up the road from the strip, his twin-turbo, alcohol-sipping and injected '85 Monte Carlo SS shook the stands. The car's best e.t. is an incredible 7.40, but he "only" was in the 8s at SCS. So, whether from the sky or on the asphalt, Martin thundered the entire weekend. Interestingly, almost every car in the Tremec-sponsored Gold Class at Martin was a Chevelle SS. Go figure.Interestingly, almost every car in the Tremec-sponsored Gold Class at Martin was a Chevell Tremec Transmissions sponsors the SCS Car Show Series and gave away one of their coveted T-56 transmissions at Martin.Tremec Transmissions sponsors the SCS Car Show Series and gave away one of their coveted T If you're looking for iron, don't venture under the Brodix tent -it's all-alloy there. John and Angie Gleason's, Grand Rapids, MI-based '68 Camaro RS is a stunner. Besides is smooth look, it's powered by an LS1 engine that's backed by a 4L60-E automatic and a 3.73-geared 10-bolt rearend.John and Angie Gleason's, Grand Rapids, MI-based '68 Camaro RS is a stunner. Besides is sm The wheels-up antics of the Chicago Outlaws pleased everyone in the stands. Chevy produced 3,675 RPO Z11 Indy Pace Car replicas in 1969, and they grab our attention whenever we see one.Chevy produced 3,675 RPO Z11 Indy Pace Car replicas in 1969, and they grab our attention w When it wasn't raining, participants soaked up whatever sunlight they could. The Martin show field was well stocked, if a little soggy. By Barry Kluczyk Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
