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The Super Chevy Season Opener In Louisiana Was One Of The Biggest We've Seen

By Mike Harrington, Photography by , Mike Harrington
  • 2008 Super Chevy Show Baton Rouge
    David Stell Jr. from Montz, Louisiana took home an editors choice award. We liked the burnout and the color purple, how could you not?
    2008 Super Chevy Show Baton Rouge
    David Stell Jr. from Montz, Louisiana took home an editors choice award. We liked the burn
  • 2008 Super Chevy Show Baton Rouge
    Yes, that sweet inflatable gal named Poly Urethane accompanies Chad Daigre down the drag strip in 454 powered 1983 Camaro with a ' 92 Camaro front end. Chad was excited when we gave him and Poly and editors choice award he just had to give her a kiss.
    2008 Super Chevy Show Baton Rouge
    Yes, that sweet inflatable gal named Poly Urethane accompanies Chad Daigre down the drag s
  • 2008 Super Chevy Show Baton Rouge
    Bear Carroll, yeah that his real name, was consistently inconsistent 496 1968 Camaro. We thought the ol' grizzly was pretty cool so earned himself an award.
    2008 Super Chevy Show Baton Rouge
    Bear Carroll, yeah that his real name, was consistently inconsistent 496 1968 Camaro. We
  • 2008 Super Chevy Show Baton Rouge
    Dig this beautiful little 1970 Opal. Craig Chatelain was running a 383 in this fly weight vehicle.
    2008 Super Chevy Show Baton Rouge
    Dig this beautiful little 1970 Opal. Craig Chatelain was running a 383 in this fly weight
  • 2008 Super Chevy Show Baton Rouge
    Speaking of fly-weight vehicles this has got to be the prettiest '72 Vega we have seen, so naturally Kevin Sims took an award home that day.
    2008 Super Chevy Show Baton Rouge
    Speaking of fly-weight vehicles this has got to be the prettiest '72 Vega we have seen, so
  • 2008 Super Chevy Show Baton Rouge
    Future drag racer Dale Kirby took home a drag race award for his '67 Camaro, of course he let his dad Chad Kirby hold the plaque while we took the photo.
    2008 Super Chevy Show Baton Rouge
    Future drag racer Dale Kirby took home a drag race award for his '67 Camaro, of course he
  • 2008 Super Chevy Show Baton Rouge
    It looks like a show car doesn't it? That's what we told Kelly Laughlin when we gave him an award. His beautiful 1970 Chevelle was running a 540 big block on pump gas, and he races it. That's the kind of guy we like.
    2008 Super Chevy Show Baton Rouge
    It looks like a show car doesn't it? That's what we told Kelly Laughlin when we gave him a
  • 2008 Super Chevy Show Baton Rouge
    Kenny Doughty winner of the Jegs Bracket Two battle took home this ginormous trophy and some loot to boot. Where does one display such a large trophy? Will it fit on the fireplace mantel?
    2008 Super Chevy Show Baton Rouge
    Kenny Doughty winner of the Jegs Bracket Two battle took home this ginormous trophy and so
  • 2008 Super Chevy Show Baton Rouge
    In the DOT class Andre Miller ran a 12.34 @ 107.33 in his pick em' truck not bad for a hay hauler. He also did some amazing burnouts in the True Street competition.
    2008 Super Chevy Show Baton Rouge
    In the DOT class Andre Miller ran a 12.34 @ 107.33 in his pick em' truck not bad for a hay
  • 2008 Super Chevy Show Baton Rouge
    The second place winner in the DOT class went to Jimmy Rushing. I like the DOT class, these are the cars you will see driving the streets of America and making passes at the local track. The best of both worlds.
    2008 Super Chevy Show Baton Rouge
    The second place winner in the DOT class went to Jimmy Rushing. I like the DOT class, thes
  • 2008 Super Chevy Show Baton Rouge
    What, what, what! A Porsche with a Chevrolet engine? Yes it's true.
  • 2008 Super Chevy Show Baton Rouge
    Hot boiled Crawfish at a Super Chevy show? Sign us up. Jim Campisano and I put down a bag of these tasty little creatures. Only in Louisiana.
    2008 Super Chevy Show Baton Rouge
    Hot boiled Crawfish at a Super Chevy show? Sign us up. Jim Campisano and I put down a bag
  • 2008 Super Chevy Show Baton Rouge
    The decisive moment captured in digital glory. The racing went on well into the night. Cajun Crawfish, cold beverages and racing, what else would you do at night?
    2008 Super Chevy Show Baton Rouge
    The decisive moment captured in digital glory. The racing went on well into the night. Caj
  • 2008 Super Chevy Show Baton Rouge
    You have to love this sign. It reads: WARNING drag racing is hazardous. Injury is possible to spectators in all areas of racetrack. Promoters and track owners assume no liability for no injuries. You attend at your own risk. In this sue happy world I guess you have to put signs up like this.
    2008 Super Chevy Show Baton Rouge
    You have to love this sign. It reads: WARNING drag racing is hazardous. Injury is possible
  • 2008 Super Chevy Show Baton Rouge
    A coffin carrying nitro coupe Cadillac. If you are going to check out, you might as well go out in style in a ride like this.
    2008 Super Chevy Show Baton Rouge
    A coffin carrying nitro coupe Cadillac. If you are going to check out, you might as well g
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