2010 Super Chevy Show At Houston Raceway Park - Ron Craft Chevrolet

2010 Super Chevy Show Houston Raceway Park Wide Event Shot

For the eighth stop of the year, the Super Chevy Show landed in the asphalt-melting summer atmosphere of Houston. Saturday morning dawned with a cruise to the track and local dealership Ron Craft Chevrolet hosting the start. Little did Editor Jim Campisano and I know that we would end up chasing and photographing a wagon train of 200-plus cars to the show. It was so big we thought the cops were going to put the cuffs on the cruise because of the necessary traffic control. But luckily for us, the local sheriff's deputies went the extra mile keeping everything safe and running smoothly.

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Houston Raceway GM Seth Angel worked with the local car clubs and Ron Craft Chevrolet to assemble a fleet of Bow Ties for the Saturday morning cruise to the event. Originally the caravan was supposed to depart at 8:30, but so many cars were still arriving for the cruise the departure had to be delayed.

Houston Raceway GM Seth Angel worked with the local car clubs and Ron Craft Chevrolet to a

Track general manager Seth Angel and his crew really went all out to welcome the series back to HRP. The whole staff made sure the event ran like a top, and despite the overwhelming heat ensuring fans were having a great time. Many will be relieved to know that for 2011, the Houston event will be held in the middle of October when cooler temps will prevail.

Car Show & Racing Results
Best Big Car	Meg Cameron	Magnolia, TX	'61 Bel Air
Best Camaro	Larry Dye	Houston, TX	'10 Camaro
Best Chevelle	Randy Shanks	Dayton, TX	'70 Chevelle
Best Corvette	Steven Keffler	Spring, TX	'62 Corvette
Best Conversion	Ron Schindler	Houston, TX	'51 Mercury
Best Open	John Jackson	Houston, TX	'64 Corvair Van
Best Early Chevy	Ray Anderson	Magnolia, TX	'36 Chevy Coupe
Best 55-56-57	Mac-Shelly Bernd	Arlington, TX	'55 Chevy
Best Monte Carlo	Matt Schloemex	Sugarland, TX	'87 Monte Carlo
Best Nova	Jimmy Menard	Broussard, LA	'66 Nova
Best Pro Street/Engineered	Jarrod Romero	Youngsville, LA	'69 Camaro
Best Truck	Larry Walt	Houston, TX	'55 Chevy
Best Paint Gold	Michael Boudreaux	La Place, LA	'55 Chevy Bel Air
Best Detail Gold	Richard Hutto	Baytown, TX	'57 Chev Conv.
Best Engine Gold	Dave Walker	Denham Springs, LA	'40 Willys Coupe
Award of Excellence	Charles Youngblood	Spring, TX	'55 Chevy
Best of Show	CJ Beaux	Lafayette, LA	'66 Nova

Lining up over 200 Chevys for an orderly entry onto a two-lane road is no easy task, but thankfully the entrance road to Ron Craft Chevy was long and wide enough to accommodate all the participants. At one point it reminded me of old WWII aircraft carrier footage, with dozens of planes filling the decks ready for takeoff.
Lining up over 200 Chevys for an orderly entry onto a two-lane road is no easy task, but t
The H-Town Camaro Club came out in full force with its fifth-gen pony cars for the cruise. If you own a Camaro in the Houston area and are looking for a club to get involved with, check out its website, www.h-towncamaroclub.com. The group's open to all years of Camaros.
The H-Town Camaro Club came out in full force with its fifth-gen pony cars for the cruise.
There was a bit of pandemonium once everyone arrived at the track due to the overwhelming number of cruise participants.
There was a bit of pandemonium once everyone arrived at the track due to the overwhelming

Harkening back to the golden age of the show series, this young lady was wearing an old SC Show shirt from the '84 Dallas event. Suspicions were confirmed that the shirt was older than its wearer!
Harkening back to the golden age of the show series, this young lady was wearing an old SC
Marvin Alexander was one of our Editor's Choice winners with his super clean and attractive '78 Nova...
Marvin Alexander was one of our Editor's Choice winners with his super clean and attractiv

...It originally belonged to his mother, and with the help of his son, Marvin pulled the Nova out of the disco era and into today with a built 350/350 combo, a fresh interior, and some other odds and ends. While his son serves in the military, Marvin gets to drive the car most weekends.
...It originally belonged to his mother, and with the help of his son, Marvin pulled the N
Ernie Cassimus brought his LS-powered, Procharger equipped '69 Chevelle grocery getter all the way from Baton Rouge for the event.
Ernie Cassimus brought his LS-powered, Procharger equipped '69 Chevelle grocery getter all

Car Show Editor's Choice Top 10
Marvin Alexander	Houston, TX	'78 Nova
Danna & Ellard Lambert	Highlands, TX	'59 Biscaynes (Pair)
Michael Boudreaux	LaPlace, LA	'55 Bel Air
Darrell Neal	Kemah, TX	'69 Camaro
Phil & Sandy Rumfola	Port Allen, LA	'51 Chevy
Eric Christie	Richmond, TX	'70 Chevelle
Paul Keene	Katy, TX	'65 Chevelle
Jerry Raines	Spring, TX	'68 Camaro
Ron Shindler	Houston, TX	'58 Impala
Bob Taylor	Carencro, LA	'62 Biscayne

Jerry Raines owns this rather unusual '68 SS396 Camaro survivor. Likely a dealer demo model, the car sports just about every possible option an SS could wear, including the 350hp 396, stereo tape system, tick-tock tach, and a litany of other items. The car still wears its original white vinyl top after spending its whole life in the car-friendly Texas environment.
Jerry Raines owns this rather unusual '68 SS396 Camaro survivor. Likely a dealer demo mode
Another car that caught our attention was this '59 Biscayne survivor. In contrast to the survivor '68 Camaro, this bat wing is devoid of any options except one sun visor. Gary Groschke bought this car from his best friend, whose grandparents bought the car new in '59. Still wearing its original paint and power from the factory 235 I-6, Gary drove this monster when he was 16.
Another car that caught our attention was this '59 Biscayne survivor. In contrast to the s

Drag Race Editor's Choice Top 10
Van & Helen Arnold	'67 Pickup C-10
Laurie Vontun	'66 Nova
Randy Parks	'67 Camaro
Earl Thift	'69 Camaro
Tom Hard	'69 Camaro
Lynell Williford	'80 Chevy
Jeff Cameron	'48 Austin
Charles Swindoll	'99 Davis Dragster
Chris Talley	'72 Chevelle
Chuck Talley	'69 Camaro

Autocross
Open Class Winner	Jerry Johnson	'11 Chevy Camaro
Open Class Runner-up	Terry Neuville	'68 Chevy Camaro
Novice Class Winner	Mike Yale	'70 Chevy Camaro
Novice Class Runner-up	Greg Bruffy	'11 Chevy Camaro
Female Winner	Cynthia Fehring	'02 Chevy Corvette

Race Results, Sunday
Super Pro - Manuel Hernandez, San Antonio, TX, '85 Camaro, 12.287, 114.44 def. Van Arnold, Houston, TX, '67 Chevy, 10.257, 145.70

Foot Brake - Dewayne League, Deer Park, TX, '02 Camaro Z28, 10.955, 116.17 def. Rickey Nelson, Houston, TX, '69 Camaro, 10.681, 122.62

Bonus Bracket - Manuel Hernandez, San Antonio, TX, '85 Camaro, 12.310, 116.10 def. Dewayne League, Deer Park, TX, '98 Mullis, 10.933, 122.21

Advanced Jr. Dragster - Boyd Hightower, Crosby, TX, '05 Hardens, 7.919, 84.00 def. Brianna Maitland, Brenham, TX, '09 RPC Gunsling, 7.936, 83.00

Sportsman Jr. Dragster - Braden Savage, Angelton, TX, Dragster, 9.939, 73.42 def. Austin Thornton, LaPorte, TX, 8.925, 73.19

The Revell Make 'N Take program was out in force for Houston, and had no problem finding kids to participate in the air conditioned comfort of the Houston Raceway Tower Club...
The Revell Make 'N Take program was out in force for Houston, and had no problem finding k
...Revell's Make 'N Take kits don't require glue or paint, so assembly is a breeze for kids (and adults) of any age. Check out www.revell.com to see all the great kits they offer.
...Revell's Make 'N Take kits don't require glue or paint, so assembly is a breeze for kid
Ron Pfleider put his unrestored '79 Z28 on the portable Mustang dyno to see what the smogged out 350 was still making after 115K miles of driving over 30 years. Rated at 170 hp new, it cranked out 151 ponies on the dyno. Jeff Spicoli was nowhere to be found to take the car for a street drive though.
Ron Pfleider put his unrestored '79 Z28 on the portable Mustang dyno to see what the smogg

Once again the Tri Fives were out in force at the Houston event. Despite the more glamorous and higher horsepower offerings of the muscle car area, the classic Chevys are still as popular as ever.
Once again the Tri Fives were out in force at the Houston event. Despite the more glamorou

Think you're a Nova enthusiast? Do you have one of these?!
Another group that came out in force to support the show was the Houston Chevelle Club. Club president Eric Christie led the way with his '70 SS, and the rest of the group ranged from stock originals to full on restomods. If you're looking for a group of fellow A-body fans around Houston, check out the club website at sites.google.com/site/hotrodrudy/home.
Another group that came out in force to support the show was the Houston Chevelle Club. Cl