2012 Super Chevy Show - Denver, Colorado

Of all the Super Chevy Shows we attend throughout the year, the event at Bandimere Speedway outside Denver, Colorado, welcomes us with the best weather. The skies are dotted with little clouds and the air is cool with a slight breeze. It's the kind of weather that puts you at ease right up till you get close to the venue. That's when the sound of horsepower echoes off the mountainside and gets our adrenalin pumping. When Associate Editor Patrick Hill and I pulled into the gates, the pits were already full of simple bracket cars all the way to some seriously quick Pro Mod rides. We quickly became kids again oohing and ahhing and pointing at all the cool stuff.

After composing ourselves, we parked the rental car, grabbed our camera gear, and set off towards the show field. It, too, was packed to the gills with everything from stock restored beauties to full custom restomods. We gotta tell ya, the quality of the restorations we saw at Bandimere is a true testament to how thick with car culture Colorado really is.

After walking the rows of Chevelles, Camaros and the like, we headed to the swap meet area. There were all kinds of goodies to be had and once again we were bummed that we flew in so we couldn't take home some of the bigger items we really wanted.

If you are more of a new part kind of builder, then the manufacturers midway surrounding the show field offered everything from air tools to detail products. If you wanted to see some new engines or even a new Chevy to buy, then Chevrolet Performance and Stevinson Chevrolet were there to help. There were even a few activities for the budding gearhead, like the Revell Make 'n' Take. Held in one of the facility's large tents kids and their parents were given a 2010 Camaro model to assemble together and then take home.

We really enjoy coming to Bandimere, as the track is just great and the people are even better. If you are even close to Denver next year, this is one to stop in and check out.

Walking through the swap meet, we spotted this gem for sale, an N.O.S. parts counter rectangular port big-block head, virgin and ready for some fun. The seller even had a mate for it.
Walking through the swap meet, we spotted this gem for sale, an N.O.S. parts counter recta
Need a tow vehicle and have a ’66 Chevelle body handy?
This intrepid racer mated his ’66 body with the chassis of a Trailblazer SS for towing his ’67 Chevelle race car around. He even kept the Trailblazer dash and center console. A-plus for ingenuity and creativity.
This intrepid racer mated his ’66 body with the chassis of a Trailblazer SS for towing his

Shawn Fink from Casper, Wyoming, brought his awesome Nova “Delivery” to the show for some trial runs to dial in the turbo and injection system for the 406-inch Mouse underhood, before hitting the road to compete in sister magazine Hot Rod’s Drag Week event.
Shawn Fink from Casper, Wyoming, brought his awesome Nova “Delivery” to the show for some
Kids and adults alike were enjoying the Revell Make ’n’ Take model building at the show. Bonus points to this young lad for his creative use of his earplugs.
Kids and adults alike were enjoying the Revell Make ’n’ Take model building at the show. B
With so many ’69s being rebuilt into restomods and race cars over the years, it’s kinda refreshing to see a base V-8 car still intact and cruising the streets. Tim Hobbs’ car is an early ’69 (denoted by its 210 HP 327 powerplant. By the end of ’68 the new 307 was being installed) and is also a factory two-tone Glacier Blue/Dover White car. Inside, it’s got the factory console for shifting the Powerglide and a white interior.
With so many ’69s being rebuilt into restomods and race cars over the years, it’s kinda re

When was the last time you saw a factory GM blower—or an inline-six?
This one was built by none other than track owner John Bandimere Sr., and according to John, only three such kits were ever made.
This one was built by none other than track owner John Bandimere Sr., and according to Joh
If one turbo’s great, then eight of them must be spectacular! This octet of power adders on this small-block made this look like some sort of boosted tarantula with their adorning plumbing.
If one turbo’s great, then eight of them must be spectacular! This octet of power adders o

Talk about low-slung. Mike Veis installed a full air suspension system in his ’70 Camaro to get it this low and still be able to drive it. The car also has a full-custom console and should look killer when he gets it done.
Talk about low-slung. Mike Veis installed a full air suspension system in his ’70 Camaro t
These early Vettes are just awesome.
This one has a fat 502 block with all the creature comforts like A/C sitting between those ’glass fenders.
This one has a fat 502 block with all the creature comforts like A/C sitting between those

Doug Thorley’s second Chevy 2 Much Nova is now owned by Ron Maxwell. It loped its way along during a parade lap. The 496 Rat with Hilborn injection was a site to behold.
Doug Thorley’s second Chevy 2 Much Nova is now owned by Ron Maxwell. It loped its way alon
Another notable Vette at the show was this ’60 that has a ’95 Corvette driveline. It uses an SRIII Custom Tube chassis to integrate all of the components.
Another notable Vette at the show was this ’60 that has a ’95 Corvette driveline. It uses
How do you make a new car look old? Give it a patina wrap. This ’10 Camaro uses a set of pumped out quarter panels to tuck a huge set of one-off American Racing rims. The big rear meats are needed to hook the power the Edelbrock supercharger is providing.
How do you make a new car look old? Give it a patina wrap. This ’10 Camaro uses a set of p

Steve Berlav’s well-optioned ’69 Chevelle was a definite stock resto head turner, resplendent in its LeMans Blue hue. 350-horse 396, four-speed, A/C, disc brakes, power steering, white interior, and full factory gauges.

Car Show Results

Editor's Choice Car Show Winners

David Wynne, Denver, CO, 1969 Camaro

Tim Hobbs, Lakewood, CO, 1969 Camaro

Ben Brandon, Denver, CO, 2011 Camaro

Robert Loos, Denver, CO, 1966 Chevelle

Steve Beriau, Centennial, CO, 1969 Chevelle

Kim Case, Littleton, CO, 1962 Impala

Chris Allen, Aurora, CO, 1967 Corvette

Curt Williams, Lakewood, CO, 1970 Blazer

Jason Robling, Elizabeth, CO, 1971 Nova

Dick and Brenda Brazzell, Arvada, CO, 1960 Corvette

Editor's Choice Drag Car Winners

Larry Dorsey, Grand Junction, CO, 1960 Biscayne

AJ O'Brien, Castle Rock, CO, 1969 Camaro

Alex Farmer, Colorado Springs, CO, 1974 Vega

Danny McEwan, Greely, CO, 1970 Camaro

Scott Putney, Aurora, CO, 1967 Chevelle

Dallas Gavito, North Glenn, CO, 1966 Chevelle

Shawn Fink, Casper, WY, 1963 Nova

Jim Mordini, Fort Collins, CO, 1972 Chevelle

Jerry LeBleu, Rangely, CO, 1971 Camaro

Chris Major, Parker, CO, 1969 Camaro

Best Of Show

Big Car: Marv Bauer, Lincoln, NE, 1963 Impala

Camaro: David Wynne, Denver, CO, 1969 Camaro

Chevelle: Tracy and Dianne Kelly, Hot Springs, AZ, 1966 Chevelle

Corvette: Dick and Brenda Brazzell, Arvada, CO, 1960 Corvette

Conversion: Don Hills, Morrison, CO, 1946 Diamond Tramp

Early Chevy:Robert Trujillo, Littleton, CO, 1938 Sedan

El Camino: Randy Reyman, Aurora, CO, 1967 El Camino

1955-1957: Kelly Boen, Henderson, CO, 1956 Nomad

Monte Carlo: Don & Jane Morgareidge, Casper, WY, 1988 Monte Carlo

Nova:Jeff Smith, Littleton, CO, 1967 Nova

Open:Charles Kirmuss, Westminster, CO, 1965 Corvair

Pro Street/Engineered: Kevin Lueck, Windsor, CO, 1966 Nova

Truck: Mike Uchida, Henderson, CO, 2001 Pickup

Paint:Warren Joeng, Randall, KS, 1970 Chevelle

Detail: Warren Joeng, Randall, KS, 1970 Chevelle

Engine: Warren Joeng, Randall, KS, 1970 Chevelle

Excellence Award: Mark Fielps, Longmont, CO, 1969 Camaro

Best Of Show: Steve Luethge, Omaha, NE, 1956 Chevy 210

Here are the Denver, Colorado, 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 Monday at midnight. Keep your browser aimed at http://bestofthebest.superchevy.com to vote for next batch of classic Bow Ties.