Winternationals - Sunday - Part III

Today is Sunday and the Final Eliminations of the 2010 NHRA Winternationals. I arrived at the track at around 10:30, before first round. Carl was busy signing autographs along with at least 25 others. We could hear first round starting promptly at 11:00, but the line was still at least a hundred people long, and they were waiting there for at least an hour. Finally Joe Amato had to leave, so he got up and walked the line and signed everyones posters, hats and books.



A recently restored car, one that my dad had built back in the old days of SPE.

Here it is and really looking good.

I took pictures of the cars that dad had built. You can tell his cars by the front axle, how it forms a smile =).

Another one.

I believe this was also a car my dad had built, but maybe a Chassis Research car?

I just love the color of this Willys

Reath Automotive car.

The Howard's Cams Special

Don Garlits and Sonny Messner preparing for the Cacklefest.

Mike Kuhl and Greg Sharp going at it.

Something about flipping someone off on the freeway. Ha Ha.

The 82nd Airborn Unit Chorus. Awesome.

These guys rock!

Mr. Olson and Mrs. Kuhl.

Then I finally met up with Roy and Lisa. Roy is my brother for those of you who don't know.

We immediately hit the staging lanes and walked passed all security to take our places along the fence at the starting line to watch the cacklefest.
Here is the Marcellus and Borsh Winged Express making a pass.

A few of the Cacklefest Cars, including Kuhl and Olson. There was a mishap after this group of cars got to the end of the return road. Still need more information before posting about it.

This final video is of John Force winning the 50th Winternationals. The crowd went wild. It ended on a good note.

I had a great weekend at the drags. What will we do for fun next weekend???

Thanks for reading, Kathy