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2012 Super Chevy Show Memphis - Meanwhile Back In Memphis...

The Super Chevy Show returned to the re-opened Memphis international raceway. it was like we never left.

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2012 Super Chevy Show Memphis

Editor's Choice Car Show Awards
Scooter Anderson, Bartlett, TN - '68 396 SS Camaro
John Poore & Billy Shirley, Laureli, MS - '67 Camaro Grumpy tribute
Fowler's Car Carriers, Jonesboro, AR - '79 Chevy tow truck
Trent Goodwin, Horn Lake, MS - '79 Z28
Mike Tolbert, Forest, MS - '72 Camaro
Bart Wilkinson, Millington, TN - '66 Corvette
Thomas Landwear, Jefferson City, MO - '57 Corvette
Sean Cotner, Arlington, TN - '69 396 SS Chevelle
Harold Petty, Jackson, TN - '60 El Camino
Larry & Pat Phillips, Lexington, TN - '66 396 SS Chevelle
Mick Price, Atwood, IL - '62 Bel Air 409
Don Bigham, Randall, KS - '57 Bel Air Hardtop
Jim Jackson, Murfreesboro, TN - '57 Bel Air Hardtop
Jim Forman, Memphis, TN - '56 210 Sedan
Joseph Mouton, New Orleans, LA - '55 Bel Air Sedan
Jim Inman, Ward, AR - '62 Impala
Jim Honey, Ullih, IL - '67 Nova
Judy Lippert, Green, KS - '66 SS Nova
Warren Joerg, Warren, KS - '70 396 SS Chevelle

2012 Super Chevy Show Memphis
“You know honey, I’d love you forever if you built me an El Camino just like this!”

Editor's Choice Drag Race Top 10 Awards
Ken Clark, Brandon, MS - '59 Apache
Stacy Warren, Brandon, MS - '72 Nova
Kenny Pease, Dyersburg, TN - '62 Nova Wagon
Josh James, Lexington, TN - '69 Camaro
Brenda Pringle, Willard, MO - '66 Nova
Robert Wilson, Sparta, MO - '55 150 Wagon
Chris Wooley, Mayfield, KY - '64 Impala
Paul Derryberry, Hernando, MS - '68 Camaro RS
Coy Sellers, Olive Branch, MS - '72 Nova
Buddy Hillard, Brandon, MS - '67 Corvette

Race Results

True Street Winners James Voyles, Poplar Bluff, MO - '70 Nova with an average ET of 9.325
John Lawson, Poplar Bluff, MO - '69 Camaro with an average ET of 10.137
Dan Lippy, Williston, TN - '67 Camaro with an average ET of 10.542
Bervil Hillis, Sikeston, MO - '94 Chevy Pickup with an average ET of 11.075
Josh Lawson, Poplar Bluff, MO - '11 Cadillac CTSV with an average ET of 12.397
James Green, Mariana, AR - '97 Camaro with an average ET of 13.106

Sunday's Drag Racing Results
Bracket 1 - Mark Meadows, Mt. PLeasant, MS ('06 Nelson Drag) defeated Jeff Bobo, Walnut, MS ('11 Racecraft)
Bracket 2 - Todd Berry, Tuscumbia, AL ('55 Chevy Pickup) defeated Michael Crass, Murrey, KY
DOT - Todd Berry, Tuscumbia, AL ('55 Chevy Pickup) defeated Josh James, Lexington, TN ('69 Camaro)
Pro Mod - Dwayne Watkins, Rosemark, TN ('57 Chevy) defeated John Sullivan, Oakland, TN ('69 Camaro)

Complete results can be found at superchevy.com.

  • 2012 Super Chevy Show Memphis
    Another deal to be had in the swap meet was this Azure Turquoise ’69 Camaro, still with its original 307 and white interior. It just oozed potential.
    2012 Super Chevy Show Memphis
    Another deal to be had in the swap meet was this Azure Turquoise ’69 Camaro, still with it
  • 2012 Super Chevy Show Memphis
    Son, get away from that thing. There’s no telling what it’ll do!
  • 2012 Super Chevy Show Memphis
    The stands were packed all day Saturday watching the quarter-mile action. The group that purchased Memphis International Raceway did a great job of bringing the track—and the Super Chevy Show—back to life.
    2012 Super Chevy Show Memphis
    The stands were packed all day Saturday watching the quarter-mile action. The group that p
  • 2012 Super Chevy Show Memphis
    Mike Tolbert really caught us off guard with his ’72 Camaro. It sported a complete fourth-gen interior, including the dash. Mike bought the late-model for its LS drivetrain, then decided to use everything he could from the car’s interior to revamp the ’72, and save some gas money for later.
    2012 Super Chevy Show Memphis
    Mike Tolbert really caught us off guard with his ’72 Camaro. It sported a complete fourth-
  • 2012 Super Chevy Show Memphis
    Mike Tolbert really caught us off guard with his ’72 Camaro. It sported a complete fourth-gen interior, including the dash. Mike bought the late-model for its LS drivetrain, then decided to use everything he could from the car’s interior to revamp the ’72, and save some gas money for later.
    2012 Super Chevy Show Memphis
    Mike Tolbert really caught us off guard with his ’72 Camaro. It sported a complete fourth-
  • 2012 Super Chevy Show Memphis
    A good example of why safety is paramount at any race, Tony Williams had just finished a pass in his ’69 Camaro Pro Mod, and was gathering up his chute when another racer ran right into the back of the car, just missing Tony in the process.
    2012 Super Chevy Show Memphis
    A good example of why safety is paramount at any race, Tony Williams had just finished a p
  • 2012 Super Chevy Show Memphis
    Stacey Warren wheeled this gorgeous ’72 Nova to high 9s at 134 in True Street with a 400 small-block and some spray.
    2012 Super Chevy Show Memphis
    Stacey Warren wheeled this gorgeous ’72 Nova to high 9s at 134 in True Street with a 400 s
  • 2012 Super Chevy Show Memphis
    Ah, 8-tracks. Mythical sound storage devices we hear our parents (and Editor Campisano) speak of frequently.
    2012 Super Chevy Show Memphis
    Ah, 8-tracks. Mythical sound storage devices we hear our parents (and Editor Campisano) sp
  • 2012 Super Chevy Show Memphis

Here are the Memphis, Tennessee, winners from the AMSOIL best of the best competition, presented by Danchuk and Classic Muscle:

The AMSOIL Best of the Best voting begins the Monday after each Super Chevy Show and lasts through the following Sunday at midnight. Keep your browser aimed at bestofthebest.superchevy.com to vote for next batch of classic Bow Ties.

2012 Super Chevy Show Memphis
Tri-Five – Don Bigham – ’57 Bel Air Hardtop
2012 Super Chevy Show Memphis
Camaro – Chris Morganelli – ’67 Camaro restomod
2012 Super Chevy Show Memphis
Chevelle – Poppa Hyde – ’87 Monte Carlo Aerocoupe
2012 Super Chevy Show Memphis
Nova – Mike & Sindy Helton – ’69 Nova restomod
2012 Super Chevy Show Memphis
Fullsize ’58-up – Jim Inman – ’62 Impala custom
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