Super Chevy Show Maple Grove Series - Chevy Show Cars

Super Chevy Show Maple Grove Series Show Cars

Through the long history of the Super Chevy Show series, the Maple Grove event has always been one of the biggest. This year's extravaganza was no exception, with 345 show cars and over 800 racer tech cards sold for the weekend.

Track general manager Lex Dudas and the crew at Maple Grove Raceway kept everything running smoothly. The action was pretty much non-stop on the track side, while the Super Chevy Show staff were sorting through row after row of great Bow Tie iron on the car show side.

One of the highlights this year was an appearance by drag racing legend and Pennsylvania native Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins. Grumpy was on hand to sign autographs and even hand out his own Top 10 show car awards. Imagine the honor of having your car singled out by "Da Grump" for a trophy. In addition, the True Street racing class was back out in force and there was an absolutely killer Stock/Super Stock combo race.

While not an SS or RS, Mike Yannessa's plain white wrapper '67 has a few unique things about it.
While not an SS or RS, Mike Yannessa's plain white wrapper '67 has a few unique things abo
When built new at Norwood, the 210-horse 327 car ended up with a Posi-equipped Z/28 12-bolt rear, as Mike discovered when he noticed the brackets for the Z/28 factory stabilizer bar. Even rarer is the 2.73 gear ratio, which only 539 cars left the factory with. Its interior is 98 percent original, and the car still wears all it original sheetmetal.
When built new at Norwood, the 210-horse 327 car ended up with a Posi-equipped Z/28 12-bol

James Brady has been coming to SC shows for a long time. We thought it was cool when he broke out his 1983 Maple Grove "Best Original Chevelle" award. It now has a companion, as James took home the Stock Outstanding award with the very same '72 Chevelle ragtop he won with back in Reagan's first term.
James Brady has been coming to SC shows for a long time. We thought it was cool when he br

Rose Long brought out this cool '68 Yenko Camaro clone for the show. While the '69 Yenkos usually get all the attention, most forget Don Yenko was cranking out pavement pounding Camaros in '67 and '68 from his Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, dealership.
Rose Long brought out this cool '68 Yenko Camaro clone for the show. While the '69 Yenkos
In the Tri-Five section, there were bunches of eye-catching cars, including Richard Kauffman's red/white '57 210 two-door sedan.
In the Tri-Five section, there were bunches of eye-catching cars, including Richard Kauffm
An original dual-quad-equipped 270hp 283 ride, this '57 was the muscle car of its day.

Over in the swap meet there were bargains galore. Even though it was a little worse for wear, this original '73 LS-4 454-equipped Vette was available to anyone with 11K burning a hole in their pocket. This was the first year for the body color, 5-mph crash bumper (front only), and the non-removable rear window.
Over in the swap meet there were bargains galore. Even though it was a little worse for we
Back over in the swap meet, we spotted this 409 short-block for sale. With W-motors the "newest" craze in Bow Tie land, this could be a great foundation for a nostalgia '60s gasser or Tri-Five street build. Top it with the new Edelbrock aluminum heads and intake, you've got yourself a killer powerplant that stands apart from the small- and big-blocks commonly seen today.
Back over in the swap meet, we spotted this 409 short-block for sale. With W-motors the "n

Old race cars seem to be coming out of the woodwork in droves these days.
An old AHRA/NHRA veteran of the '60s and '70s, the "RPM Special" was built by engine builder Charlie Garrett in '65 for E/Gas competition, and later ran in F and D/Gas. In '70 Charlie drove the car to the AHRA World Finals win in D/Gas at Bristol. Sold shortly after, David Lehr bought the car as it sits today a few years ago, and is currently working with Charlie to restore the car back to its 1965 version.
An old AHRA/NHRA veteran of the '60s and '70s, the "RPM Special" was built by engine build

The True Street gang lined up at first call for the required road cruise to make sure we're weren't dealing with any race cars in disguise.
The True Street gang lined up at first call for the required road cruise to make sure we'r
The appearance by drag racing legend and engine builder and tuner Bill Jenkins was a highlight of the weekend. Here he signs an autograph for a happy fan. Later, Grumpy hit the car show to give out 10 special awards that he chose himself.
The appearance by drag racing legend and engine builder and tuner Bill Jenkins was a highl
A few didn't make it through the whole road cruise for True Street, but we still ended up with 32 cars in the staging lanes for drag passes.
A few didn't make it through the whole road cruise for True Street, but we still ended up

We're not sure if Rick Fox's '57 is a tribute or was inspired by our Goodmark Camaro, but there's no denying the coolness of a flamed-out hardtop with injector stacks sticking through the hood.
We're not sure if Rick Fox's '57 is a tribute or was inspired by our Goodmark Camaro, but
You don't see a turbocharged '67 four-door Chevelle everyday. This one ran a mid-9 on its first True Street run, but something caused the back window to blow out at the top end of the track.
You don't see a turbocharged '67 four-door Chevelle everyday. This one ran a mid-9 on its

Pro Mod driver Steve Cossis had some trouble just after he left the line, when his steering wheel came loose. Fortunately the car hadn't built up much speed so Steve didn't smack the wall too hard and was not injured, though the same couldn't be said about his Camaro.
Pro Mod driver Steve Cossis had some trouble just after he left the line, when his steerin
In the Pro Mod turbo class, Jim Barker drove his '99 Monte to the event victory after Dana Parise's '63 Vette had issues on the line and left almost a half second behind her opponent. Barker ran a 6.46 at 216 mph to Parise's 6.47 at 220 mph.
In the Pro Mod turbo class, Jim Barker drove his '99 Monte to the event victory after Dana
Byron Worner (near lane) mowed down an incredibly competitive field to win the East Coast Stock/Super Stock Association shootout.
Byron Worner (near lane) mowed down an incredibly competitive field to win the East Coast

It's never a good sign on a race car when flames start shooting out through the good scoop.
It's never a good sign on a race car when flames start shooting out through the good scoop

Ed Burnley took the win for the weekend in the Pro Mod nitrous class after Gary Courtier was early at the line and tripped the red light. Ed fired off a 6.41 at 227 mph pass to Courtier's 6.44 at 222.
Ed Burnley took the win for the weekend in the Pro Mod nitrous class after Gary Courtier w

Revell Make 'N Take Model Building
This year's show had a special bonus for the younger attendees. Sponsored by model maker Revell and hosted by the Central Pennsylvania Model Car Club, the Make 'N Take allowed children to build their own super Chevy that they could take home for free. The kits were '57 Chevys from Revell's popular Snap Tite line, with no glue or paint required for full assembly.

Rick Haas, Revell's marketing director had this to say, "We are excited to be sponsoring Make 'N Take with the Super Chevy organization. Many of our most popular model kits are Chevrolet products. All of our model kits are designed with exacting detail and authenticity to scale. Car and model enthusiasts value this attention to accuracy. The kids will build a car at the event and later visit a local Revell retailer to purchase another model. This makes kids aware of the model building hobby."

Rick added, "The baby boomer generation built plastic models during the boom years in the '60s. They are grandparents now and are looking for activities to do with the grandkids. I can speak for myself as it is much easier for me to show my grandson to build a model than for my grandson to show me how to play level 15 of a video game."

The Make 'N Take event was held both Saturday and Sunday, with parents helping their kids build a unique take home souvenir to remember this year's Maple Grove show. - Patrick Hill

CAR SHOW AWARDS

EDITORS CHOICE TOP 10 AWARDS: CAR SHOW
1. Brian Wilde - Huntington, MD - '56 210 Sedan
2. Russ Fontaine - Litchfield, NH - '64 Chevelle Malibu
3. Dave Lehr - Pine Grove, PA - '56 Gasser (D/Gas)
4. Christian Jones - Aberdean, MD - '65 Malibu Pro Street
5. George and Linda Keel - Spotsylvania, VA - '34 Chevy
6. Scott Chalk - Pasadena, MD - '59 Impala Convertible
7. Aaron Presten - Telford, PA - '65 Nova Pro Street
8. Rose Long - Hagerstown, MD - '68 Yenko Tribute
9. Mike and Kelly Yannessa - Olney, PA - '67 Camaro
10. Dick Kauffman - Mountville, PA - '57 210 Del Ray

The Featherlite Transport Award: The Lipperts - Green, KS - '66 Nova
ISCA Award: Arnold Warner - Culpeper, VA - '39 Chevy Convertible
Trick Stick Award: Chris Young - Reading, PA - '67 Nova
Young Star Award: Zak Stevens - Highland, MD - '70 Chevelle

BILL "GRUMPY" JENKINS TOP 10: CAR SHOW
1. Scott Chalk - Pasadena, MD - '59 Impala Convertible P.I.
2. Keith Adelsberg - Finksburg, MD - '67 Bel Air
3. Zak Stevens - Highland, MD - '70 Chevelle
4. Rob Kain - Palmyra, PA - '65 Malibu
5. DM Spalding - Cream Ridge, NJ - '63 Corvette
6. Charlie Potts - Reading, PA - '55 Chevy 210
7. Jim and Judy Lippert - Green, KS - '66 Nova
8. Dick Kauffman - Mountville, PA - '57 210 Del Ray
9. Rose Long - Hagerstown, MD - '68 Yenko Tribute
10. John and Lyn Mylle - Wicky Watchie, FL - '69 RS Camaro

DRAG RACE RESULTS

Shoebox Shootout
William Ahlas, '62 Nova, 0.072 reaction time, 8.947 seconds, 153.58 mph, def. Walter Adams, '67 Nova, 0.079, 9.420, 143.08.
Bracket I
Steve Dooley, '72 Nova, 0.017, 10.989, 96.16, def. Lou Vasger, '96 S&W dragster, foul -0.004, 7.752, 172.08.
Bracket II
Dan Peters, '70 Chevelle, 0.032, 12.367, 108.92, def. Kurt Holland, '79 Camaro, 0.048, 11.333, 115.07.
DOT
Joe Albrecht, '71 Nova, 0.028, 10.405, 120.01, def. Kevin Mendenhall, 0.038, 10.497, 126.60.
Last Chance
Ron Riegel, '67 Camaro, 0.038, 7.287, 186.85, def. John Jennings, 0.062, 11.737, 113.09.
East Coast Stock/Super Stock Shootout
Byron Worner, '90 Camaro, 0.042, 10.251, 121.50, def. Larry Jewell, '67 Corvette, 0.060, 9.731, 137.43.