2010 Super Chevy Show Virginia Series - Chevy Show Cars

Super Chevy Show Virginia Series Virginia Motorsports Park

After our dance in the desert at Las Vegas, the Super Chevy Show series headed east to birthplace of the Confederacy and Virginia Motorsports Park for some action in Lee's backyard. Editor Campisano and I arrived in town the day before to shoot an upcoming feature for the magazine, and when we awoke Saturday morning, rainy craptastic weather greeted us through the hotel windows. An inauspicious beginning to an event weekend to be sure, but the two of us loaded up and headed for the track, knowing a little rain couldn't keep the Bow Tie fanatics at home.

By the time we got to VMP, there was a huge line of spectators and show cars waiting to get in. The rain had stopped, and a couple of hours later the skies were blue, the breeze pleasant, and the track dried off and ready for some tire-shredding fun. The swap meet area was sold out-that's 504 vendor spots for those keeping score at home-and when the True Street cars lined up for the road cruise portion of the class, people were still pouring through the gates. The manufacturers midway was packed as well. With a sold-out swap meet, 447 show cars and 300 dazzling Chevrolet race cars, there was plenty for all to see and do.

Here's an interesting contrast for you, bone-stock next to full-on custom. Flip Bost from North Carolina had his '61 (right) parked next to Tommy Nolen’s original Impala SS, and it was quite a sight to see. Flip's car sports big-block Chevy power and a host of modern parts to make it a retro-classic pavement pounder.
Here's an interesting contrast for you, bone-stock next to full-on custom. Flip Bost from

Wondering what to do with that spare Nova front clip you’ve got sitting around? Here's your answer! This is definitely one of the coolest homemade grills we've ever seen.
Wondering what to do with that spare Nova front clip you’ve got sitting around? Here's you

This '56 wagon stuck its front wheels up in the air like a wild stallion—always an awesome sight to behold at the races.
This '56 wagon stuck its front wheels up in the air like a wild stallion—always an awesome
Bill Popplewell came all the way down from Whippany, New Jersey, to show off his bitchin' '37 Chevy gasser. The coupe sports a big-block Chevy with an Edelbrock twin-carb tunnel ram intake for full-on straight axle madness.
Bill Popplewell came all the way down from Whippany, New Jersey, to show off his bitchin'

Kelly Martin didn't leave any unfinished business in the Pro Mod class. The screaming midyear Corvette took the event win with a 3.79 eighth-mile pass at 200 mph.
Kelly Martin didn't leave any unfinished business in the Pro Mod class. The screaming midy
Ross Burton's '69 Camaro caught our eye with its very attractive teal paint that sparkled once the sun came out. Ross spent five years building it, starting in 2001, and along the way added four-wheel-disc brakes and late-model LT1 power to spice it up.
Ross Burton's '69 Camaro caught our eye with its very attractive teal paint that sparkled

On the strip, Bill King was mowing down the competition with his '87 F-body. Bill ran a 10.579 on a 10.57 dial-in at 113.5 mph to win the Bracket 2 title.
On the strip, Bill King was mowing down the competition with his '87 F-body. Bill ran a 10

Elsewhere in the swap meet, if you were looking for a '59-60 full-size dash for either your car or to make a custom piece for a street rod, this seller had everything you'd need when it came to '59-60 full size interior and trim parts.
Elsewhere in the swap meet, if you were looking for a '59-60 full-size dash for either you
Over in the swap meet, we spied this old 348 W-motor that was just begging for an install in a Tri-Five or other Chevy with a roomy-enough engine compartment to host the iron monster.
Over in the swap meet, we spied this old 348 W-motor that was just begging for an install

Say what you will, but '69 Camaros are still the hottest Chevys out there. Harold Johnson brought out his immaculate 350-hp 350-equipped Camaro RS to show off. But this car isn't a trailer queen. Harold enjoys cruising in it whenever possible.
Say what you will, but '69 Camaros are still the hottest Chevys out there. Harold Johnson

Here's an interesting one. Richard Engleman of Clifton Forge, Virginia, brought out his wild custom/stock '57 210 pickup truck (don't call it an El Camino!). Just wanting to build something different, Richard use parts and pieces from a '57 four-door sedan, ’57 210 two-door wagon, and a '51 truck to build one of the most interesting Tri-Fives we've ever seen.
Here's an interesting one. Richard Engleman of Clifton Forge, Virginia, brought out his wi

Over in the jam-packed swap meet area, this forlorn looking '57 four-door sedan sat waiting for a new owner to perform sheetmetal chemotherapy and return it to its former glory. Even though it was rusty, the car was complete with all trim and accessories. Between the fenders was a venerable 235 inline six engine. It could be yours for the low price of $1,250.
Over in the jam-packed swap meet area, this forlorn looking '57 four-door sedan sat waitin
Bob French from North Carolina brought out his sweet all original '68 L-78 equipped Chevelle SS396 for everyone to drool over. This was definitely one of the more bare bones SS396s to come from the factory, sporting a bench seat and column shift for a full street stealth look.
Bob French from North Carolina brought out his sweet all original '68 L-78 equipped Chevel

This '69 low-horse SS396 Chevelle was sold new at John Lamb Chevrolet in Winter Park, Florida. For $3,454.44, James Rhodes drove this Butternut beauty home.
This '69 low-horse SS396 Chevelle was sold new at John Lamb Chevrolet in Winter Park, Flor
It's always cool to see a restored car that still has all its history and past intact. And people wonder why car guys never throw anything away.
It's always cool to see a restored car that still has all its history and past intact. And

CAR SHOW AWARDS
EDITOR'S CHOICE TOP 10 AWARDS: CAR SHOW
Bradley Gray - Rockwell, NC - '69 Camaro
Bill Popplewell - Whippany, NJ - '37 Chevy Coupe Gasser
Ed Bruce - Lumberton, NC - '74 Vega Pro Street
Dale Foley - Ashland, VA - '63 Impala SS
Bob French - Bath, NC - '68 SS396 Chevelle
Greg Cowle - Suffolk, VA - '72 Monte Carlo 454
Ross Burton - Camdin, DE - '69 Camaro RS
Ronnie Staples - Colonial Heights, VA - 137 150
Tommy Nolen - Chester, VA - '61 Impala SS
Anthony & Jeanette Smith - Delmar, MD - '61 Nova
EDITOR'S CHOICE TOP 10 AWARDS: DRAG RACE
Scott Chalk - Pasadena, MD - '69 Biscayne 427
Bryan Anders - Inwood, WV - '77 Chevette
Chubby McDonald - Inwood, WV - '55 210
Tim Harper - Colonial Heights, VA - '55 210
Wesley Cox - Pulaski, VA - '68 Chevelle SS 396
Rock Bates - Ettrick, VA - '55 Bel Air
Andrew Parise - Oakdale, NY - '53 Corvette
Bob Perrot - Moseley, VA - '67 Chevelle
Kevin Dunn - Colonial Heights, VA - '68 Camaro
Godfrey Hertsch - Richmond, VA - '73 Camaro
TRANSPORT AWARD
Michael Scollan - Monroeville, NJ - '70 Nova
ISCA AWARD
Wendell Poctoa - Clinton, NC - '41 Willys
TRICK STICK
Bryan Wilde - Huntington, MD - '56 Chevy
YOUNG STAR
Joey Garthaffnen - King George, VA - '78 Camaro
PRO MOD WINNER
Kelley Martin - 3.79 - 200 MPH
DOT WINNER
Billy Lyles - Kenbridge, VA - '69 Camaro - 355 - 0.055 - 10.83 - 10.939 - 115.03
BRACKET 2 WINNER
Bill King - Bunkville, VA - '87 Trans Am - 406 SBC - 0.060 - 10.57 - 10.579 - 113.55
BRACKET 1 FINAL
Incomplete
BEST
Big Car: Flip Bost Statesville, NC '61 Impala
Camaro: Rusty Holcomb Richmond, VA '69 Camaro
Chevelle: Bruce Elliot Chesepeake, VA '67 Chevelle
Conversion: Tim Riddle Chesapeake, VA '37 Ford
OPEN
Early Chevy: Robert Clayton Greensboro, NC '34 Chevy
El Camino: Wayne Bunniston Atlanta, GA
'55, '56, '57: Joel Labute White Marsh, MD '57 Chevy
Monte Carlo: David Duest Comberland, MD '72 Monte Carlo
Nova: Anthony & Jeanette Smith Delmar, MD '64 Nova
Pro Street/Engineered: Tom Calverly Fredrickburg, VA '69 Camaro
Truck: Jerry Lynden Statesville, NC '57 Chevy
PAINT GOLD
Detail Gold: Roger Berry Fredricksburg, VA '70 Chevelle
Engine Gold: Bill Seward Clairmont, VA '41 Willys
Award of Excellence: Ronnie Stapler Colonial Heights, VA '57 Chevy
Best of Show: Daniel Swisher Jonestown, PA '57 Chevy Bel Air