Around the office we frequently converse about where we are headed next. If you answer "Indianapolis," it's "What are you headed there for?" Now if you say "Indy"-well, that's a different story. You're either headed to the dragstrip or the speedway. This time it was the dragstrip.
Following a successful event in Columbus, Ohio, the weekend prior, the Super Chevy Show headed one state west, to O'Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis. Indy is well-known for its racing heritage. Despite the lingering threat of rain, the Super Chevy Show went off without a hitch. The pits were packed with racers from both near and far.
After the smoke cleared, it was Alex Hoddler taking the win in the Aeromotive Nitro Coupe Challenge with his '06 Corvette, edging out Bruce Stedry in his '07 GTO, with an e.t. of 4.075-seconds, against a 4.192-second run by Stedry (eighth-mile).
Bob Bertelsen proudly showed his modified, one-of-a-kind '67 Camaro drop top. Bob earned an Editor's Choice Award, and his car will be featured in an upcoming issue. | 
Is that a 1972 Chevy Van pulling a wheelie? Yes, it is, and it runs in the 10.50-second zone at 4,500-lbs, according to owner Chris Karson. Cool! | 
Scott "Lucky" Hudson traveled out from California to run his Currie Racing Rearends '66 Chevy Nova SS, which runs in the mid-to-low 9-second zone. Scott additionally hosts Speed Scene Live TV at SpeedSceneRacing.com. |
In the ProCharger Bracket One Brawl, Bob Locke ran a 10.088 and was victorious in his third-generation Camaro against Roger Bishop's Monza. The Jegs Bracket Two Battle had Jeremy Poust running a 10.844 in his Vega wagon to take the win over Jammin Jordan Eaker in his rear-wheel-drive Grand Am. In the NitroPlate DOT Street Fight it was a pair of third-gens in the final, with Billy Fields running a 10.979 to take the victory over Nick Finney.
The show side of the event contained a wide array of vehicles, from lifted trucks to low riders, Tri-Fives to Chevy IIs and everything in between. No matter which Super Chevy Show you attend, you'll come away seeing some of the nicest cars in the nation, and, of course, something that you have never seen before.
As an added bonus, the local O'Reilly Auto Parts hosted an after-hours car show on Saturday night, and yes, I was there. Who could turn down free burgers and dogs along with some serious iced tea? Not me. Even better, a few of the local guys put on a show shooting flames from their tailpipes-wish I'd had some marshmallows. At least it kept the bugs away.
Anytime a super-clean, 2-door Malibu wagon G-body comes to the line and shows a little atmosphere under the front tires, it definitely deserves an Editor's Choice Drag Award. Gary May and family of Indianapolis graciously accepted. | 
Duane Brooks and family of Economy, Ind., were presented with an Editor's Choice Drag Award for their beautifully customized '69 Chevelle. | 
Here Mike Goodman proudly displays his '69 Nova SS, along with an Editor's Choice Drag Award. Mike had to pull out of the TremecTrue Street competition because of an overheating condition. |
Here is driver Mike Lopez burning some rubber during an exhibition run with the Messino & Sons '57 Bel Air, Shake Rattle & Run. | 
It seems as if gassers are on the rise these days and Jeff Carmichael of Granger, Indiana, gave us a glimpse of his work in progress. We really liked the old school look as well as the effort, earning Jeff an Editor's Choice Show Award. | 
Todd and Lori Briggs of Casey, Illinois, had a great weekend, taking home an Editor's Choice Show Award as well as multiple show awards, including Best Modified Monte Carlo. |