GREAT GASSER RACE!!
TIJUANA TAXI WINS!!
Professor schools Hot Rodders


Homeboy, Lew Stitley, put his crowd favorite Tijuana Taxi in the winners circle with a final round victory over long time Beaver racer, Randy Campbell in his
Full Metal Jacket, Studebaker.

Lew flashes a big thumbs up for his win

Skip Coverdale pulled off a big upset win in the AA/Gas Supercharged final with a win in his Anglia over Rocky Pirrone's Willys.

In the AA/GS verses Funny Car it was the Mallicoat Bros. taking on Rocky.

The Mallicoat Brothers took two straight.

Rocky lost a close one.

All the way from California, the Mallicoats are a class act.
They'll be back for the Nostalgia Nationals in July.

 The Professor, Chris Holley, was unstoppable in Hot Rod winning the title with a final round win over a tough Mike Harpster in his potent Mustang.

The bonus Lil Beaver finals fell to Graham Daddy Taylor over a red lighting
Bud Poust in his Camaro.

AA/Gas Supercharged action

Ken lines up Mike in the K.S. Pittman Willys.

Jim Tinsmith verses Jeff Cryan in the battle of Willys pick ups.

Jeff took the win.

Ed Kasicki's Phenomenon lost a close one to Rocky in round one.

Rick Stief in the Big Time Memories Willys

Ed Kasicki's Phenomenon is a beauty.

Jeff Cryan's in the Ron Bizio AA/GS.

Ready for action.

Skip Coverdale had the field covered in his Anglia.

Rocky Pirrone verses Ron Biezo

K.S. Pittman Willys lost a close one to Skip Coverdale's all conquering Anglia.

BONUS SHOTS

Rusty Sampsel's Bad Banana was a favorite. It raced at the Beaver in 1971.

Our own, Jim Stugart, brought out his classic `56 Ford and won two rounds in Hot Rod eliminator. "Waddell" still has the knack to drive a stick.

Marc English was tough again in A/Hot Rod

Cliffie gave it a shot in Hot Rod and won a couple of rounds.

With Bob, it's a family affair. Check out the hand prints.

Jack Sampsel's `55 is an original to the Beaver. He ran our very first race.

The Bad Banana crew was looking good. Just like the old days.

The Beaver with Jack. He's still one of the greatest.

It was a step back in time at the Gasser Reunion.

The Blew By You AA/GS `56 Chevy was a big hit.

The Carson Brothers of New Jersey.

In the Lil Beaver semis, Bud Poust's Camaro stopped Bob Ramella's `55

Lou started his march to the Gas championship with a win over Pete Boyer.

Randy Campbell's `50 Studebaker took this round over Rob Carlson.

`57 verses `56 Chevy Gassers. This went on all weekend. It was so cool.

Todd was busy all weekend long taking great photos.

John Schreiner's Anglia won over Saturday East Coast Gassers champion, Roger Cavallaro in his `57 Chevy on Sunday.

Lots of wheel stands all weekend long.

I think we can fix it.

Dogs love Gassers too.

The Hairy Canary Henry J is a looker.

Scotty Allen made it to the semis of Lil Beaver.

Shifty Business `55 of Gary Conte

Crowd favorite, Don Moyer, stood it way up on Friday.

It's still a wheel stand if it's on two wheels right?

He missed the 60 foot reflector. Don hurt his car on the Saturday, breaking his antique Pontiac rear. He'll be back for the Jalopy Showdown in October.

The legendary Lou Terra laid down solid mid 11 second passes in his 409.

Jesse Abdo in his strong running Deuce.

Pit mates, Bob Ramella and Dave Bowen making a pass. This run was early as Dave ran out of gas in eliminations. He need help in his pit crew next year.

George Ney's 49 Ford Hot Rod.

And his brother, Billy Nye, in his Willys.

Brian Freels in his Jungle Jim entry stopped former JR Dragster star, Steve Singley in the early rounds of Hot Rod.

Here's a close up of Steve. He hasn't change too much. Still a gentleman.

Bruce Breitenfeld in his `33 Willys.

Ron McConnaghy made the trip from Niagara Falls to run B/Gas.

The Screamer `52 Chevy faces off with the Bad Banana of Rusty Sampsel.

Senior Moment Austin lost a close one to Dave Dreyer's `40 Chevy. 

When is the last time you saw a Rambler Gasser?

John Schreiner takes on John Olcott's Willys sedan.

Rod Pontlitz in the former Shaw Brothers `55 Chevy

Bill Wert had a lucky weekend getting in the money both days.

The Professor got by the Senior Moment Austin of Hot Rod.

Bought it new in 1965, still driving it.

Action in the Supercharged Gasser pits.

Gary and Donna had tech covered.

The Reverend Tom Youtzy came to check out the action. The Rev's Falcon could have made the AA/GS show with his 9.20 passes.

Rod Rontlitz with the old Shaw Brothers crew.

The pits were loaded with early iron.

Richard Moore, joins in a victory photo with Ohio George and the Gasser Champ, Ship Coverdale. Richard provided $1200 in non-contingent awards for the Supercharged Gassers. He said next years race will be even better.

 Randy with his crew and greats.

Gasser greats, Jack Olcott and Bob Santo. 

Gene Altizer, one of the greatest.

Freddie Bair and Rocky Pirrone. True showman.

The legendary Jerry and Gary Mallicoat. They owned AA/GS in the West.

Ernest McIntyre, the man behind the Gasser Reunion. What a great guy!!

Kelli and Lew with his beautiful Gasser Reunion trophy

Beaver Bob with Gasser legend, Ohio George Montgomery. 
George was the dominate Gasser driver in their heydays.

GASSER LEGENDS
Earnest McIntyre, "Ohio George" Montgomery, Gene Altizer, Dave Hale, Gary and Jerry Mallicoat, Fred Bair, Rocky Pirrone, Jack Olcott, Bob Santo, Jack Sampsell, Mike and Ken Hall.

WINNERS CIRCLE

Mountain City Tennessee's number one son, Skip Coverdale, showed everybody that an Anglia can play with the big boys. He defeated his buddy Rocky Pirrone and his Willy's in the finals. That's Rocky flashing a "V" for being second.

Lew Stitley took a very popular win in Nostalgia Gas.

Wendy and Randy Campbell in the winners circle for their runner up finish in Nostalgia Gas in his cool Full Metal Jacket Studebaker.

"The Professor", Chris Holley, picked up the Gasser Reunion gold for his win in the Hot Rod eliminator. Chris is the man when it comes to Nostalgia races. 
 
Graham Daddy Taylor picked up the winners share of the Lil Beaver race.

Lil Beaver runner up, Mike Harpster and wife Penny, are joined by Earnest McIntyre of Gasser Reunion and Ohio George for a great finish.

SATURDAY'S WINNERS Roger Cavallaro won the east Coast Gasser title with a final round 11.220 on a 11.21 at 116.93 MPH after a .010 light. The man is good. Ron Carson took a runner up in the East Coast Gasser show when he went red. Bob Ramella took the Lil Beaver title with a 10.55 on a 10.44. Marc English made it into the money with a runner up in Lil Beaver. Mike's winning pass to win the wheelie contest!! Mike Etchberger took the Wheel Stand contest in his street legal Willys. Dan Bergeron was a close second in the wheelie contest.   FRIDAY'S TEST and TUNE ACTION Cool cars were rolling in all day long. This group drove from Jersey!! Beaver Bob's 90 year old dad, Fast Eddie, was outside when the Goodyear blimp made a pass over the track on it's way to Pocono. The Beaver's Lew Stitley lost a close one to Gary Conte's `55 Chevy in the semis of the Gambler's race. Gary's "Shifty Business" took the Gambler's title over BSD points champ, Kevin Little, when his Willys went red. Gary with his winnings for Lil Beaver.

 Gasser Reunion will return in 2011!!