Goodguys Columbus - Friday Autocross Results!
 

The 2009 Goodguys/Air Ride Technologies Street Machine of the Year Competition heated up in a big way this afternoon here at the Goodguys 12th PPG Nationals in Columbus. A total of 31 vehicles entered this year’s competition which saw the debut of several new cars including the Roadster Shop-built ’62 Corvette of Barry Bloomquist, two cars from Roger Burman’s “Lakeside Rods & Rides” shop (’67 Camaro and ’65 Mustang), a new ’69 Camaro for Nathan Powell built by Alan Johnson, a radical ’71 Jaguar XKE from Posies, Devan Glissmeyer’s ’68 Mustang built by Kindig Design and many others. Tomorrow the cars will be displayed in the “Builder’s Choice” arena from 8am to 2pm followed by the announcement of the top 5 award finalists. The winner of the 2009 Goodguys/Air Ride Technologies Street Machine of the Year will be announced here tomorrow evening at the awards reception which begins at 5:30pm inside the Celeste Building.

The showman of today’s autocross was Roger Burman when he launched the ’67 Camaro with a vigorous burnout then spun the car completely on one of the corners doing a full throttle tire smoking donut. The crowds went wild!

The fastest lap of the day was logged by Bloomquist’s ’62 Corvette which posted a 32.222 with Phil Gerber of the Roadster Shop doing the driving. Gerber and Detroit Speed’s Kyle Tucker were locked in battle to see who could post top time. Tucker was driving a fresh ’69 Camaro for customer Jason Stanola. Here are the complete results from today’s Street Machine of the Year Autocross:

Bloomquist, Barry – 1962 Corvette – Lap Times 33.535, 32.923, 32.222 (Top Time of event)
Boldry, Tom – 1969 Dodge Charger – Lap Times 42.573, 40.524, 40.951
Britz, Ed & Carol – 1955 DeSoto – Lap Times 46.550, 43.806, 41.363
Carlevale, Paul – 1969 Camaro – Lap Times 40.470, 38.167, 38.103
Chapman, Harold – 1969 Camaro – Lap Times 37.531, 36.518, 35.660
Clark, Don – 1967 Chevy Nova – Lap Times 37.073, 34.830, 35.246
Dingman, Mike – 1965 Mustang – Lap Times 1.03.985 (timer malfunction), 35.556, 34.491
Elsen, Brent – 1966 Chevelle – Lap Times 37.263, 35.074, 34.835
Farrell, Tom – 1969 Camaro – Lap Times 39.790, 36.143, 34.895
Fenical, Ken (Posies) – 1971 Jaguar XKE – Lap Times 35.574, 34.102, 34.147
Frank, Bryan – 1969 Trans Am – Lap Times 38.368, 35.185, 34.657
Glissmeyer, Devan – 1968 Mustang – Lap Times (lap 1 N/A), 38.113, 37.233
Greening, Jesse - 1971 Camaro – Lap Times 33.604, 33.004, 33.038
Hunter, Brett – 1970 Plymouth Barracuda – Lap Times 37.282, 37.186, 37.806
Jacobi, Mark – 1970 Mustang – Lap Times 53.377, 47.093, 43.276
Kainz, Jeff – 1968 Camaro – Lap Times 34.346, 33.170, 32.141
Keffeler, Steve & Jennifer – 1962 Corvette – Lap Times 39.228, (Lap 2 N/A), 35.429
Leisinger, Dave – 1967 Camaro – Lap Times 36.727, 38.998, 34.343
Panouses, Bill – 1968 Camaro – Lap Times 39.579, 36.457, 36.081
Powell, Nathan – 1969 Camaro – Lap Times 42.924, 40.013, 39.149
Riepe, Brad – 1969 Roadrunner – Lap Times 52.950, 50.557, 44.787
Sananes, Yaniv – 1965 Ford Mustang – Lap Times 35.363, 34.879, 34.821
Sefton, Bill – 1969 Mustang – Lap Times 36.733, 34.486, 35.219lkjb
Seltveit, Steve – 1955 Chevy – Lap Times 37.852, 34.741, 34.468
Simmons, Kendall – 1972 Chevelle – Lap Times 40.681, 37.872, 35.883
Stanola, Jason – 1969 Camaro – 32.540, 32.488, 32.684
Staveski, Mike – 1971 Plymouth Cuda – Lap Times 35.682, 36.807 (car broke on 3rd lap – invalid time recorded – not eligible for Street Machine of the Year award)
Tapia, Richard – 1970 Chevelle – Lap Times 45.198, 39.680, 38.318
Taylor, Scott & Laura – 1968 Ford Mustang – Lap Times 37.593, 36.143, 36.473
Thomas, Ed – 1968 Camaro – Lap Times 45.862, 39.960, 39.400
Weber, Nick – 1967 Corvette – Lap Times 38.658, 35.522, 35.328

Here's a link to just a few pics:
http://www.good-guys.com/news/newsSt...px?newsid=1326

Thanks John! :thumbsup:

Didn't Bob Johnson have a 69 camaro that was built by Alan Johnson in the running? I saw him complete at least one lap of the autocross. **edit** Bob was just wheeling it around I guess....

Darren

Thought Steve was ther with Bad Penny? Didn't see his name on the list.

More Pics!

x2 :cheers:

Steve Rupp was there with Penny, says he finished around 6th place, right behind the Roadster shop entry. I think he said he turned a 31.6 DSE turned a low 30.

http://www.hotrodhotline.com/feature...uly9/index.php

enjoy i drooled over a few :thumbsup:

Didn`t the ring brothers make it?

i didn't see the ring brothers car there and i looked for it . i have never seen as big a crowd on a fri as there was it was packed bad penny is there. as far as the smoy goes it will be the roadster shop vett the new dse 69 is awsome verry nice car. but nothing is close to the vett it looks that good

Sounded like the car would be ready for SEMA.

Top 5...

The top five finalists for the event’s top awards have been announced so of course we wanted to share them with our loyal online followers! Check back tomorrow to see who wins!



Goodguys/Air Ride Technologies 2009 Street Machine of the Year – Top Five Finalists
- Nathan Powell, Birmingham, AL 1969 Camaro
- Devan Glissmeyer, Salt Lake City, UT 1968 Mustang
- Barry Blomquist, Onalaska, WI 1962 Corvette
- Bryan Frank, Scotts Bluff, NE 1969 Pontiac Trans Am
- Tom Boldry, Kansas City, MO 1969 Dodge Charger

pictures at Good-guys.com

Hey everyone. Here are the five finalists for both awards here in Columbus. Pics of each car here:
http://www.good-guys.com/news/newsSt...px?newsid=1327

Goodguys/Air Ride Technologies 2009 Street Machine of the Year – Top Five Finalists
- Nathan Powell, Birmingham, AL 1969 Camaro
- Devan Glissmeyer, Salt Lake City, UT 1968 Mustang
- Barry Blomquist, Onalaska, WI 1962 Corvette
- Bryan Frank, Scotts Bluff, NE 1969 Pontiac Trans Am
- Tom Boldry, Kansas City, MO 1969 Dodge Charger

Goodguys/Classic Instruments 2009 Street Rod of the Year – Top Five Finalists
- Marvin Bok, Auburn, IN 1939 Ford Convertible
- Chris Conly, Milan, MI 1933 Ford Convertible
- Don Smith, Mansfield, TX 1932 Ford Sedan
- Doug Cooper, Oyster Bay Cove, NY 1932 Ford B 400 Sedan
- Frank Tetro, Melbourne, FL 1932 Ford

Hey, This is Steve using John's computer... :)

Penny ran in the Vendors class.. I have to work and didn't have the time to do the SMOTY deal (and I wouldn't have won the award)

My best time on new KDWs was 31.6 so I'm happy that I would of had the fastest time of that group.

Kyle Tucker of DSE had the fastest time in the Vendors Group...

This one reminds me of the Charger in the chase scene in Bullitt.

The trend I see with the SMOTY finalists is less sidewall than last years cars.

http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/246...drycharger.jpg

Barry Blomquist, Onalaska, WI 1962 Corvette won the SMOY of the year. That thing was super, super trick. Absolutely stunning.

Darren

No surprise there!

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/641...mquistvett.jpg

Alan Johnsons won the street rod of the year..

Yep, Doug Cooper's car is amazing... as was the Vette.. I really felt the Vette deserved the win and I'm glad it did.

The Vette was absolutely awesome, nothing else in the field even on the same level I felt. Lots of very nice cars. If Ringbrothers had made it with the Fairlane, it wouild have been a tough decision to make.

and Rodger from Ironworks won Truck of the Year Finalist!

Congrats to all that won stuff, the vette looks cool from the pic here. Does anyone have pictures of Jason Stavola's car while at Columbus? Thanks.

Anymore pics of this one and the vette?:thumbsup:

I just got back from the 10hr drive. Ill wait for Rodger or the "Eric's" to get back to give a little more detail. But theres a story as to how Rodger found out. All I can say is Rodger had one hell of a grin when they told him as we all stood there dumbfounded as to what the heck is going on.
It was great finally meeting Rodger and his lovely wife, Eric and the Ironworks car project clan.
Dave

Added awards?
 

I added a few of my own

1. Baddest sounding street machine- Nathan Powells camaro
2. Best autox donuts- Roger Burman driving Dave's camaro
3. Loudest car IMO- Bruce Harveys 32 ford under the covered pavilion
4. Best church service interuption- Firing up the car and having to move it
while the church service waited patiently because somebody forgot to
move the car earlier to bring car to winners circle-The KindigIt crew
owner Dave with the white 68 Mustang. Sorry guys I just had to let that
one out of the bag. You guys were a blast to hang out with. No more
mojitos for you. Stop lurking and become a member!
5. Best speaker-The only person you could hear speaking about his build/car
at the awards. Dave from KindigIt Designs, 68 mustang
5. Best lemonade stand? Inside joke with ironworks
6. Best auto "Kareoke" at the mic. Jimi Day of Optima
7. Biggest grin after finding out they won- Rodger from Ironworks
8. Best verbal sparring between 2 individuals (always in a good way... so
far) Kenny Davis/Rodger Lee. All that metal hasnt changed you a bit. Good
to see ya back to normal KENNY! BTW you still owe me the beer.

I have a bunch, I try to have one of my boys post them tomorrow.

I'll also let Rodger tell the story as I was there when he got word. You could tell he was proud! As well he should be. I know you guys have seen this truck on the web and in print, but it doesn't do it justice. Very well thought out and executed. The whole Ironworks crew, Rodger, his wife, Eric and customers are a class act. Great Job! I took hundreds of pictures over the weekend, I'll try to start getting them up this week.

:lateral:

Later,

I wanna know what internals was in Powell's BBC and what exhaust. That thing sounded totally wicked. I was told it was a 540 and saw it had Dart heads on it, but that is about it.

Ditto. I need to know as well.

BTW, the word flying around the Pro's pick area was that the car actually belongs to Bob Johnson. He just didn't want his name on it for the judging for some reason. This is purely rumor so take it for what it is worth. Bob drove it in the autocross as well as through the awards parade. Anyway the things you hear when competition is involved.

I saw Bob drive it off. I guess I need to Howell to get the scoop

I posted over at Musclerides about the engine and the rumor. I'll see if Bob replies. I could care less who it belonged to, I just want to know about the engine and exhaust. WOW. I just thought it was funny how the comments start flying when judging is going on!

It's the same motor that Doug Copper has in the 55'. It's Wicked!!!:bow:

I know the 55, but not familiar with the engine in it. Somewhere someone has some info on it

Doug Cooper responded. This is what was written:



The camaro has the same exact engine that's in my 55 it's a dart 540 makes 700hp on pump gas... aluminum heads, dual plane intake and a 900cfm holley... the exhaust on the cars is different than my 55 Alan used a cup car exhaust and cut it all up to fit the camaro it's also got a tilton ceramic clutch set up [5g's] those pieces are what makes it sound so BAD A$$... and a heavy foot doesn't hurt.

I have asked for some cam specs as well. Here is the thread link:

http://www.musclerides.com/forum2/sh...ed=1#post32656

Later,

Did this car compete in the Auto-x?

http://www.musclerodz.com/gallery/al...s/IMG_0072.JPG

It had to if it wanted to compete for SMOY, not sure of the time i do not know who's name was on the car, since that was all that was listed in the first post of this thread

Yes it did.. The owner is Tom Farrel ( www.rk-collection.com )

His best run was 34.895

:)

Steve,
got any pics of Evade on the Autocross?
Thanks,
Bill

Did it "set the standard?"

I appreciate the comic relief that quote on their buildsite has provided...however unplanned it was. :D