Cook me in Crisco and color me Cajun. Undoubtedly this Super Chevy show held at the Capitol Raceway just outside Baton Rouge was one of the largest show's we have seen in a long time. Maybe it was cabin fever or the need for speed, what ever the reason the first hints of spring woke masses of people to the sounds and smells of high octane burning engines. The lines to get into the raceway were literally a mile and a half in both directions. The state police showed up and even threatened to shut the show down due to the amount of people lined up down the highway trying to get in. Once inside the show, they were stacking them on top of each other trying to accommodate all who came. The popular media networks would try to have us believe that Louisiana and has been reduced to third world status and the occupants are poverty stricken waifs. What we saw that weekend were large amounts of finely crafted Chevrolets and the largest turnout of True Street participants to date. That's right America, Louisiana has set the True Street record with over thirty vehicles running down the track! Could it be that the rest of us are powder puff princesses? Time will tell all we know is that down in Cajun country they wear the crown! Southern hospitality is alive and well in Louisiana. It was Friday night and Jim Campisano and my self found ourselves enjoying warm fires and warmer food with new found friends. By the way the guy on the left sucking his gut in for the photo, that's Jim Campisano.Southern hospitality is alive and well in Louisiana. It was Friday night and Jim Campisano The next seven photos are all of true street vehicles, this shot is just a portion of the vehicles making their parade lap down the track. Obviously we can't show all thirty vehicles to page space, but we will try.The next seven photos are all of true street vehicles, this shot is just a portion of the New Vettes... ...and older Vettes alike slugged it out in the true street class. Even this odd rod RX-7 strutted its tail feathers in the True Street competition. Sadly he was packing lust a little too much punch and splintered his drive at the start of one of his runs. Better next time.Even this odd rod RX-7 strutted its tail feathers in the True Street competition. Sadly he Trucks, trucks and more trucks! Haulin' hay and haulin' ayyyy. There were about six to seven trucks running down the track as well.There were about six to seven trucks running down the track as well.There were about six to seven trucks running down the track as well.There were about six t And these truck owners were not shy when it came to mashing the loud pedal and setting rubber on fire.And these truck owners were not shy when it came to mashing the loud pedal and setting rub And the crowd goes wild! There was no room in the stands and it didn't seem to matter much.And the crowd goes wild! There was no room in the stands and it didn't seem to matter much Enthusiastic crowds lined the fences on both sides of the track watching the hot cars run. Bigger is better. One thing that was very noticeable at this show was the amount of full sized Chevrolets. (Which if you ask me are the best things on four wheels) Impalas, Belair's, Biscayne's, of all shapes sizes and model years were on display at the show. Is this a new trend? Have most folk given up on owning an outrageously priced Camaro, Nova or Chevelle, and in turn have sought out the plus sized models?Bigger is better. One thing that was very noticeable at this show was the amount of full s This Biscayne was so bad it should be in detention! Yet another fine display of a plus sized panty raider. Dig the wheels and dig the stance.This Biscayne was so bad it should be in detention! Yet another fine display of a plus siz Speaking of plus sized vehicles that weekend their were four 1958 Chevrolets. Were lucky to see that many in an entire year at the Super Chevy Shows.Speaking of plus sized vehicles that weekend their were four 1958 Chevrolets. Were lucky t I just loved one, A Parkwood wagon painted up in Olive drag. On the side of the door it reads "Area 51 Alien Retrieval". Who knows what type of top secret antics go on in the back seat of that stabin' cabin on wheels.I just loved one, A Parkwood wagon painted up in Olive drag. On the side of the door it re From Olive Drab to a full set of red flames, another magnificent Chevrolet wagon rolling like a bat out of...well, you know.From Olive Drab to a full set of red flames, another magnificent Chevrolet wagon rolling l I have chest pains every time I look at this photo. This third gen Camaro hung a perfect 10 when it launched on the green. Red as he is known, had a super cool convertible '92 Camaro and took home an award for best in his class. Come to think of it he had the only 3rd gen on the show car side. Dig the chromed IROC wheels.Red as he is known, had a super cool convertible '92 Camaro and took home an award for bes It seemed there were quite a few vehicles with an LS1 or an LS2 neatly tucked away in the engine bay. This '68 Camaro was no exception.It seemed there were quite a few vehicles with an LS1 or an LS2 neatly tucked away in the He was proudly displaying his Editors Choice Top 10 Award the very next day. Another Camaro owner displaying his Editors Top 10 Award. There was not an empty seat in the house, especially when the Nitro coupes ran and the jet car.There was not an empty seat in the house, especially when the Nitro coupes ran and the jet Stars & Bars and GM cars. Welcome to the south! Perhaps one of our youngest drivers that received at top 10 editors choice drag award went to Jonah Begnaud and his 1969 388 Camaro from Cecelia, Louisiana. Raise em' right and they will never turn towards the rice burners.Perhaps one of our youngest drivers that received at top 10 editors choice drag award went David Stell Jr. from Montz, Louisiana took home an editors choice award. We liked the burnout and the color purple, how could you not?David Stell Jr. from Montz, Louisiana took home an editors choice award. We liked the burn 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.Yes, that sweet inflatable gal named Poly Urethane accompanies Chad Daigre down the drag s 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.Bear Carroll, yeah that his real name, was consistently inconsistent 496 1968 Camaro. We Dig this beautiful little 1970 Opal. Craig Chatelain was running a 383 in this fly weight vehicle.Dig this beautiful little 1970 Opal. Craig Chatelain was running a 383 in this fly weight 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.Speaking of fly-weight vehicles this has got to be the prettiest '72 Vega we have seen, so 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.Future drag racer Dale Kirby took home a drag race award for his '67 Camaro, of course he 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.It looks like a show car doesn't it? That's what we told Kelly Laughlin when we gave him a 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?Kenny Doughty winner of the Jegs Bracket Two battle took home this ginormous trophy and so 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.In the DOT class Andre Miller ran a 12.34 @ 107.33 in his pick em' truck not bad for a hay 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.The second place winner in the DOT class went to Jimmy Rushing. I like the DOT class, thes What, what, what! A Porsche with a Chevrolet engine? Yes it's true. 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.Hot boiled Crawfish at a Super Chevy show? Sign us up. Jim Campisano and I put down a bag 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?The decisive moment captured in digital glory. The racing went on well into the night. Caj 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.You have to love this sign. It reads: WARNING drag racing is hazardous. Injury is possible 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.A coffin carrying nitro coupe Cadillac. If you are going to check out, you might as well g Editor's Choice Top 10 Drag RaceNameHometownCarTerry NeuvillePrairieville, La.'68 Camaro Kelly LaughlinLake Charles, La.'70 Chevelle SS Chad DaigreLake Charles, La.'83 Camaro James SchaferBride City, Tex.'83 Z28 Jonah BegnaudCecilia, La.'69 Camaro Craig ChatelainDenham Springs, La.'67 Camaro Chad KirbyDenham Springs, La.'67 Camaro Kevin SimsHammond, La.'72 Vega Bear CarrollForest Hill, La.'68 Camaro Editor's Choice Top 10 Car ShowNameHometownCarClint AngelleBreaux Bridge, La.'61 ImpalaTimmy AngelleBreaux Bridge, La.'59 Impala Terry NeuvillePrairieville, La.'68 Camaro Arnold LandryBaton Rouge, La.'57 150 Dan BrownUrbana, Ill.'69 Chevelle SS Anthony NotoDestrehan, La.'61 Biscayne Jarrod RemeroYoungsville, La.'69 Camaro Z28 Johnny PerryForest Hill, La.'55 Bel Air Kevin GrittaDestrehan, La.'62 Bel Air Wagon Wayne MoruantBouttle, La.'65 Nova SS Tremec True StreetAverage E.T.CarOverall Winner: Wayne Bethelot 9.84Firebird with SBC Runner-up: Mitch Maquel11.74Camaro 11-second Winner: Terry Neuville11.93LS Camaro 12-second Winner: Lee Shelton12.1Chevy II 13-second Winner: Mark Bertrand13.75'95 Camaro By Mike Harrington Enjoyed this Post? 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