Gearhead Gazzette Vol 18 Issue 4 Jan 25-31 2018

Vol 18 Issue #4

Jan 25-31 2018

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Demon Owners—Class is in Session!

Another Dragstrip Closes!

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Vol. 18 Issue 4 1/25 – 1/31/18

inside It’s All The Gearhead News You Can Use!

The Staff Jim “Jimmy B” Brandau Jim “Jimmy B” Brandau Larry Williams – Williams Graphics “Jimmy B” & Butch Pate/P8 Photography Jack Cobb - tnhost.com Writer Emeritus: Ed Woodard Contributors “PC Svc’s, FCA, Dodge, Craig Augustin, Englishtown Raceway Park Publisher / Editor Feature Writers Art Director-Designer Photography Web Producer Senior Feature

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“ Ya Gotta know where to Go….The FUN Starts Here….”

Thank you Dad…

That I was probably about to screw up or do something I shouldn’t.

I lost my dad last week. He decided it was time to head upstairs and be with my mom. He missed her so much since she died 6 years ago.

Dad let me make choices, but made sure I knew there were consequences. One example I tell folks is when I was 15 (a long time ago in a galaxy far away) unbeknownst to me, he saw me smoking cigarettes.

I had just started cause that’s what all the cool guys did...right? I came in the house at night and he told ne to sit down. He told me I had a choice, go on smoking and he didn't care (he did) or quit and he would sign the parental authorization so I could drive when I turned 16 in a couple of weeks. Let’s say I drove on my 16th birthday, passed the drivers test and the rest is history.

Oh yea...never smoked again in my life to this day.

Dad almost made 93 years….just a month short. He had a damn good run. I hope that I and all of you can have that long a life. In the end his heart just got tired and while he spent a couple of days in the hospital, he went peacefully while at rest.

We had a small private funeral for him per his wishes. He could be stubborn, he earned that at 92 plus.

Over the last few years he told us that he didn't want a bunch of people looking at him laying in a box...HA! We did what he asked, we didn't want our butts kicked from above.

As many of you know who have lost 1 or both or your parents already know, it’s not easy if you care about them and love them.

I said thank you dad at the beginning of this column, because he taught me so much.

He made me think about what I was going to do when I was getting ready to do something. He used to say, “You really want to do that?”

That was a cue I learned after a

Thanks dad...just 2 words but they mean so much….

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Jimmy B.

“the fun starts here”….

Class is in Session!

Dodge-SRT already operates a one-day Bondurant High Performance Driving School for other Dodge-SRT owners, but they will now have the option to experience both the driving school and drag racing school for an extra $999. The oneday High Performance Driving School remains complimentary for all Dodge-SRT buyers. Demon can choose which school they want for free, or they can choose both for the same $999.

Dodge-SRT is rolling out complimentary drag racing school for Demon owners It's one thing to own a 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, but something entirely different to fundamentally understand how to unlock its potential at the dragstrip. Dodge and SRT want each Demon owner to tap their cars' potential, so much so that the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles brands announced on Friday the DodgeSRT Bondurant Drag Racing School.

The brand will even invite non-Dodge owners to experience the course. For $1,999, non-owners can take to the dragstrip for the same instruction in a variety of Challengers, including the SRT Demon, SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Widebody, and SRT 392. No matter if they are a Demon, other SRT owner, or nonowner, each student gets 22 single-lane runs, plus instruction on a wet-box burnout, staging, a 60-foot pass, a half-pass, and a full-pass.

Pre-registration for the drag racing school opens today, January 12, and the first classes will begin on March 9.

The one-day training course will expose Demon owners—free of charge—to classroom and on-track instruction. Participants will learn the rules and techniques of drag racing, including proper launch, staging, reaction time, signals, and pre- and post-run safety checks. It's one day to turn Demon drivers into the most feared racers at the dragstrip. All of the action will occur at Bondurant’s facility at the Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, an official NHRA dragstrip, in Chandler, Arizona.

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Another Dragstrip GONE!!

Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. The Englishtown, New Jersey has officially closed its drag racing operations, as of Tuesday night, January 16, 2018. The historic track informed its employees on Tuesday night that the track will not have racing in 2018.

NHRA Nationals (57th annual) and the Auto Club NHRA Finals (53rd annual) were around longer. Raceway Park was one of the NHRA’s original seven national events.

It is steeped in history, as many of the sports historic moments happened at the facility.

It was also Vincent Napoliello, who also started the Jr. Dragster revolution by making a dragster for his son David. At the 2017 Summernationals, the NHRA honored the 25-year history of the Jr. Dragster program.

While the track has had special moments, it will also be remembered as the place that former DHL Funny Car driver Scott Kalitta lost his life during NHRA Supernationals qualifying in 2008.

Old Bridge Township Raceway Park was founded by Vincent Napoliello and Louis Napoliello in 1965. After the father’s passing, Louis continued to oversee it, before it was eventually transferred over to the three Napp sons. David, Alex, and Michael Napp — they shortened their last name to Napp when they came to the United States — were owners of the track in recent years. Michael and Alex were the owners of the track last year. David had little to do with the track, as he dealt with some issues in his life.

Old Bridge Township Raceway Park will now be a storage area for Copart, an online vehicle auction, and services company, based in Dallas, Texas. They have three auctions throughout New Jersey right now.

According to their website, they have auctions in Glassboro East, Somerville, and Trenton. We have been informed that the track has a long-term agreement for auto storage for cars for Copart.

The sports complex, which also had a Jr. Dragster track, motocross, and a drifting facility was mainly famous for the NHRA Summernationals. This past year, they held their 48th annual NHRA Summernationals — which was previously known as the NHRA SuperNationals. It was one of the longestrunning events on the NHRA calendar each year. They were tied with the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Florida with their 48th annual event in 2017.

Only the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals (63rd annual in 2017), Circle K

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JAN 2018: JAN 26-28: GRAY TN: 22nd Annual Performance Automotive Swap Meet: Hosted

by Race Productions Swap Meet. Open to the public. We have 4 buildings FULL of vendors and tons of outside vendors and cars for sale in the corral, despite the weather, every year. The show is held rain or shine (or sleet or ice) This is a TRUE automotive-related swap meet, not your “trash and trinket flea market” kind of show. A true auto-enthusiasts heaven!! For more info go to www.raceproductions.net

JAN 27: NASHVILLE TN: EASY RIDERS BIKE SHOW: Event being held at the Music City Center located at 201 5th Ave S. Show hours are 10am – 7pm. For more info and to enter go to https://www.facebook.com/events/303424916841437/

JAN 2018: JAN 28: LIMA OH: 34TH ANNUAL AUTO PARTS SWAP MEET: Located at the Allen County Fairgrounds. Always the Last Sunday in January! Lima’s GIANT Auto Parts Swap Meet.

JAN 2018:

JAN 25: UPLAND CA: 5TH ANNUAL STOKERS HOT ROD FACTORY OPEN HOUSE: Our 5th Annual GNRS all day open house. If you’re in town for the Grand National Roadster show in Pomona, stop by for a visit. Lots of cool projects / cars to be seen.

Drinks will be served throughout the day. Event runs from 8am – 5pm and they are located at 1663 W. 9th St.

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JAN 2018: JAN 25-26: BURBANK CA: 1ST EVER OLD CROW SPEED SHOP YARD SALE: Parts Parts Parts! Memorabilia, vintage furniture n’ fixtures. More cool stuff than you can shake a stick at! Food available. Hours are 9am – 5pm. Located at 52 E Palm Ave.

JAN 26: BURBANK CA: HOP UP OPEN HOUSE: Presented by Lucky Burton. Starts at 6pm. Located at 426 N Varney St. Music-Tacos. For more info check out HOP UP IG Page.

JAN 26-28: POMONA CA: 69TH ANNUAL O’REILLY AUTO PARTS GRAND NATIONAL ROADSTER SHOW: Located at the Fairplex, 1101 West McKinley Ave. This show was once known as the Oakland Roadster Show. It is the longest running indoor car show in the world! Produced at the Fairplex in Pomona for the 15th consecutive year. Over 500 show vehicles will complete for awards inside the Fairplex buildings. Another 400-800 vehicles will join the event Saturday and Sunday for the 13th Annual Grand Daddy Drive-In. Hours: Friday Jan 26-noon to 8pm, Saturday Jan 27-10am to 8pm and Sunday Jan 28- 10am-6pm. Located at the Fairplex Buildings 4,5,6,7,8,9 10, Redwood, Sycamore, Pepper, Elm and Palm Avenues. Ticket prices: Cash only. General 13 years and up $25 per day. Junior admission 6-12 years $10 each day, 5 and under free. Discounts Pre-sale discounted tickets will be available at “Reilly Auto Parts Stores” starting December 15, 2017. Discounted tickets only redeemable at

Fairplex Main Blue Gate. Adults $23 each day and kids $8 each day. Parking is $10 at Gate 9 off of White Avenue. No Tram service but subject to change. For more info: 877-763-7469 or John@rodshows.com

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JAN 2018: JAN 27-28: TURLOCK CA: TURLOCK SWAP MEET: Located at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N Broadway. The Turlock swap meet always takes place during the last full weekend in Jan. In 2018 the Swap Meet will take place Jan 27-28. The hours of operation Saturday 7am-5pm and Sunday 7am-3pm. Admission is $10 at the gate on Saturday and $5 on Sunday. Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. Absolutely NO dogs (service dogs excepted), firearms, or controlled substances allowed on fairgrounds! Also, no cruising of motorcycles, bikes, cars, golf carts, mopeds, scooter or any other motorized conveyance is allowed.

This is a fairgrounds rule. Only small handicapped vehicles designed for and used by handicapped persons are allowed. General info: Antique/classic cars, automotive parts and related items only. Outside vendors will be allowed to stay on their space all night Friday and Saturday. Food Vendors will open on Friday from 4-8pm. All food vendors will open at 7am on Saturday and Sunday. Cars only in the “Cars for

Sale” area. NO boats, trailers, car haulers or RV’s allowed. All cars must be driven into the sales area under their own power. (no pushing). No parts or other items can be sold in the car corral.

JAN 27: FULLERTON CA: 18TH ANNUAL SHOW ‘N SHINE: Located at the Fullerton Airport, 4011 W. Commonwealth. Show time 10am-3pm. Check in 8am sharp! Register online thru 1/26 at www.SCCPOCO.com . $20 pre-registration day of sho $25. New Fun Trophy categories, Day of show Entry welcome. Raffle prizes, 50/50 drawing.

Open to all Pontiacs, Oaklands, GMC’s Buicks, and Oldsmobiles vehicles. Vendor spaces $75 (10x10). Limited on-site trailer parking. Spectators free. A portion of the proceeds to benefit local charities. Rain or Shine. Major credit cards accepted.

For more info: email sccpoci@gmail.com

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SATURDAY MORNING CRUISIN’: FRANKLIN TN: NASHVILLE CARS & COFFEE CRUISE: Cruise runs from 8-11am. Held at the CARMIKE THOROUGHBRED 20 Theatre Complex located right off Cool Springs Blvd.

4th SATURDAY MORNING CRUISE IN’S : GOODLETTESVILLE TN: CARS & COFFEE CRUISE-IN: Hosted by Brian’s Motorsports.

4th Saturday of each month – Year Round – Weather Permitting. 7 to 10 am at the Dillards Store in Rivergate Mall. 1000 Rivergate Parkway.

LAST SATURDAY MORNING CRUISIN’: LaVERGENE TN: CARS & COFFEE CRUISE AT GATEWAY CLASSIC CARS OF NASHVILLE: Cars and Coffee is now Year Round and starts on Jan 28th! Cruise Location is 320 Tech Park Drive, Ste 600. We get it, you do not want to drive your prized jewel in the winter months, Gateway Classic Cars doesn't want you to either. Bring your daily driver and still enjoy donuts and coffee on us! Come hang out, have breakfast/ coffee, and check out all our New Arrivals on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 9am till 12 noon. Need more info? Call: 615-213-1800 or Visit: www.facebook.com/events/1151199428311489 LaVERGENE TN: STREETSIDE CLASSIC CARS & COFFEE CRUISE IN: Held the last Saturday of the month (rain or shine) from 9am-12pm. Open to all makes and models.

Being held at the Streetside showroom at 6000 Reliance Drive LaVergene TN. Drive your classic car out and check out the showroom too!

MONDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN’S: MORRIS IL: WENDY’S CRUISERS CRUISE-IN: Cruise happens every Monday night from 5-9pm. Rain, snow or shine! Held at the WENDY’s just south of I-80 exit 112(Rt47).

Open cruise so bring what you are driving and have fun with us! For more info email to willis824@Comcast.net

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FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN’S: ORO VALLEY AZ: FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE NIGHT: Brought to you by Freddys Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. Cruise takes place at 11143 N Oracle Rd. Cruise runs from 6-9pm. Open to cars & bikes from all era’s. All makes and models from car clubs or lone wolf’s. Simple Rules. No burnouts, no loud music, be respectful of others and the property and parking lot must be left clean. Free Custard. Hosted by the Obsessions Car Club. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/313950265718586 LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH: KILLEEN TX: CARS & COFFEE KILLEEN: A free event held on the last Sunday of each month from 9am -12noon. Cruise is at the Domain Clear Creek Plaza at 2408 S Clear Rd. Community*Coffee*Car. A monthly social event for car enthusiasts. For more info follow them at www.facebook.com/killeencandc

WEDNESDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN DOWNEY CA: BOB’S BIG BOY HOT ROD AND CUSTOM CRUISE NIGHTS: Held every Wednesday Night at the Car Hop. Runs from 5-10pm. Hot rods, Classic’s and Muscle cars. Located at 7447 E. Firestone Blvd. Bring the whole family for a night of fun. For more info call 562-928-BOBS

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FEB 2018: FEB 2-3 MOULTRIE GA: MOULTRIE SWAP MEET: Moultrie Swap Meet is an Automotive Event where you can find Parts, Tools, Literature, Equipment, Antique and Performance Parts, Jewelry, Crafts, Clothing, Candles, Women's Accessories, Collectible and Special Interest Items. The Car Corral offers hundreds of vehicles displayed for sale. Moultrie Swap Meet is The South's Fastest Growing Swap Meet with 70,000 Sq. Ft. of Inside Spaces and over 4,000 outside spaces. We offer over 50 Acres of FREE Parking, FREE Parts Hauling (TIPS ARE ALLOWED), 24 Hour Security, Plenty of Great Tasting Food and Multiple Restroom Facilities plus we have a 5,000 Ft. Airstrip on site just for added convenience. NO PETS ALLOWED! NO GOLF CARTS ALLOWED! Gates Open to the Public 8:00AM - 6:00PM Friday & Saturday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM Sunday. Admission is $10.00 cash per person each day at the gate and $5.00 on Sunday Children under 12 years of age are Free. Swap Meet is held at SPENCE FIELD located at 230 G Harper Blvd. For more info go to http:// www.moultrieswapmeet.com/

FEB 2-3: MURFREESBORO TN: 13TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN INVITATIONAL INDOOR TRACTOR & TRUCK PULL: Locatated at Tennessee Miller Coliseum. Session 1: Friday night 7pm cst ($15 per person). Session 2: Saturday Midday 11am cst ($15 per person) and Session 3, Saturday night 7pm cst ($18 per person). Kids 10 and under free. Classes to be contested: Super Stock Tractor 17000#Diesel /6500# Alcohol9300#Super Farm NTPA rules, 9500 Limited Pro Stock NTPA rules. 10,000# not Farm KTPA/BOB rules, 11,000# Not Farm- 6200# LLSS-8500# Pro Farm KTPA/BOB rules, 6000# Light Not Farm, 8500# Pro Stock Diesel Trucks-6200 # Pro Stock 4x4 Trucks. Check the web site for the Class Schedule and Drivers list! Join us on FB. Tickets available. Advance tickets available January 29th-Feb 2 at Coliseum Box Office. For more info: 615-406-0382 or email info@southernmotorsports.net

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FEB 2018: FEB 4: NASHVILLE TN: 30th Annual Stones River Region AACA Swap Meet: Sponsored by Stones River, AACA Car Club of Murfreesboro, TN. Event location is at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds at 500 Wedgewood Ave. Hours: 6:30 am to 3 pm. Entry Fee: $7 per person donation, kids under 12 are Free. Swap Meet related, Tools, Literature, Toys, Service Station Memorabilia, Parts, and Accessories. Concession avail-

able, Car Corral, Heated Spaces Available, Covered Outdoor Spaces Available. For more event info, to register for a spot or questions in general, email: stonesrivercarclub@gmail.com or go to www.stonesrivercarclub.com FEB 3: COMMERCE GA: NORTHEAST GEORGIA SWAP MEET: Automotive and motorcycle swap meet. Event held at the ATLANTA DRAGWAY located at 500 E. Ridgeway Rd. 250-350 vendors every month. For more info go to www.NEGeorgiaSwapMeet.com or call 706-424-5035 FEB 2018: FEB 3: KALAMAZOO MI: KAARC 2018 Winter Swap Meet: Largest winter indoor and outdoor auto/truck/motorcycle/boat swap meet in southwest Michigan. Special helicopter display this year by the Kalamazoo Air Zoo. Hosted by the Kalamazoo Antique Auto Restorers Club. Event being held at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center located at 2900 Lake St. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/1486421621475672/

FEB 2018: FEB 3: LOCKHART TX: 7TH ANNUAL HOTRODS AND HATTERS CAR SHOW: Located in downtown Lockhart. Car Show Festival, Live Music, Free to the Public. Dale Watson, Rick Browssard’s Two Hoots and A Holler, The Paladins and The Octanes. For more info go to www.hotrodsandhatters.com or www.facebook/hotrodsandhatters

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FEB 2018: FEB 3: JONESBURG MO: DINOSAUR CAR CRUISE 2018: Meeting at Frumpy Joes located at 105 East Booneslick Rd at 9:30am. Over the river and through the woods... it's that time again! Mark your calendars... February 3rd, 2018... Rain, shine, or snow, a cruising we shall go! Leaving Frumpy Joe's at 9:30 am to some great stops. Daily drivers, customs, classics, hot rods, pick ups, or motorcycles welcome. Any dona-

tions taken will go to the Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Clinic at Women's and Children's Hospital, Columbia, MO. For more info go to https:// www.facebook.com/events/344927672631462/

FEB 3-4: DENVER CO: 47TH ANNUAL TRI-STATE SWAP MEET: Event being held at National Western Complex located at 4655 Humboldt St. Indoor. For more info call 303-428-6046 or go to www.tristateswapmeet.com

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FOR SALE: 1955 DeSoto hemi & trans for sale. Call or text 540-812-6600.

Both are located in Jamestown TN. (12-21-17) WANTED: 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner tail lights. Call or text 540-812-6600.

(12-21-17)

WANTED: 1932 Ford 3 Window Coupe or Roadster, 60’s style fenderlesss for sale? Looking for fenderless Henry or steel reproduction. Email to johnbooku@gmail.com with info. (1-4-18) WANTED: My name is Tammy Campbell. My daughter is getting married this year. I am looking to take my daughter wedding dress shopping on Feb 10th in a classic / vintage car! We would like to be picked up in Lewisburg, TN and be driven to Spring Hill, TN. Time from 11:30am til 3:30 pm. Bailey is my only child and I want to make dress shopping very special and memorable for her.

This would be a great surprise for her also. There will be at least 3 ladies but no more than 4. Willing to compensate you for your help. Contact me at tammycampbell1161@gmail.com or 931-637-6117 (1/18/18)

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