Street Machine Nationals

[michael6372]

Hello everyone, I wasn't real sure where to put this but I thought off topic would be the best. If it's in the wrong place, I apologize.

Just thought I'd ask if anyone here used to go to the Street Machine Nationals during the 80s & 90s in Duquoin, Springfield etc., etc. Do you have any photos or experiences you'd like to share from those days? I was never able to go to any of the shows back then but I love the cars from those days(just as much as the cars of today). I have a website dedicated to street machines and am looking for photos, stories etc. to give people an idea of what it was like back then and to show how street machines have evolved into what they are today. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!

Thank you

Michael.

[michael6372]

Anyone??

[Wrecked Em]

I was there in 88, 89, and 90. I had a great time each year.

[DIGI-TAILS]

I appreciate your effort to reconstruct the evolution. I hope members here would be willing to share the photos they have. Good luck to your endeavor!!!!

[NotStock Photo]

Man if it wasnt for Duquoin when I lived in Southern Illinois I might have thought prius's where cool

[kochevy67]

I also was there in 88-90 and thought it was great. I have photos but obviously they are not digital they are stuck in an album somewhere.

By the way Escanaba is a cool town I pass through there on my way to our sled trips when the white stuff falls.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Originally Posted by NotStock Photo

Man if it wasnt for Duquoin when I lived in Southern Illinois I might have thought prius's where cool

Thats funny,..... I went a couple years. I saw some stupid and funny stuff go on after the show when everyone was cruising, They were good times!! Only a handful of guys were building the high end cars then. Mark Grimes has the blue 65 Malibu still, Wonder where some of the other cars are.