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12 12: We spotted and heard Terry Ciesla’s incredible “BLONBOX” from across the fairgrounds. We chased him down to shoot a full feature.
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main grandstand, and the always-popular Miss Street Machine Nationals competition took place on the main stage. The weekend concluded with the awards ceremony, punctuated with the Ion Shoot/ Share video board. Temps held below 90 degrees all weekend and the threat of rain held off ompletely. While nearby I-57 Dragway was closed for improvements, it will undoubtedly be a popular spot for the
return of Midnight Drags next year, as the 1/8-mile racing surface is being replaced entirely with new concrete this summer. Local residents and civic leaders alike were vocally supportive of this summer’s event, vowing to invest more in coming years to roll out the proverbial red carpet and make show-goers feel even more welcome. With the potential to bolster the region’s
economy without all the hassles of the past, the event is a valuable and marketable commodity that the Du Quoin community would be wise to embrace. Du Quoin mayor Guy Alongi was very pleased with the event. “It was a very friendly event that drew a lot of people to our town of 6,000 residents,” he said. “The Street Machines crowd was very respectful of our community and we
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Smartwire solves the complexities of wiring today’s race cars. The power control module serves as a central point for all of the vehicle’s electrical components. Circuit breakers, fuses and relays are eliminated and replaced by the Smartwire’s programmable solid state circuitry to reduce wire clutter and weight.
13: Aussie Grant Hodgson of Perth, Australia brought this super-cool blown & injected right-hand drive Ford Falcon, easily taking the “Long Distance” award.
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14: Ohio native Ed Lemanski debuted this incredible full-tube chassis and 4-71-blown Vega. Full of custom tricks, it was awarded a Legends’ Choice award and runner-up in Pro Engineered.
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