MEGA MOPAR ACTION CROSSES THE FINISH LINE AT MAPLE GROVE

Over the weekend, Maplegrove hosted a plethora of Mopar fanatics, racecars and show vehicles. Under sunny skies, the weather may have been hot, but the action on the track was even hotter! In what has become familiar to anyone who follows the Hemi Challenge, Charlie Westcott Jr. emerged victorious. Even the man himself, “Big Daddy” Don Garlits was on hand to race his Challenger Drag Pak and pick the show winners. With tons of rare and fast Mopar iron in the pits, there was something for every Pentastar aficionado and we are already looking forward to next year’s event at the “Grove”.

Here’s a rundown of all the race and show action:   

Hemi Challenge: Charlie Westcott Jr., ’68 Barracuda, .080 reaction time, 8.591 seconds, 145.00 mph def. Charlie Westcott Sr., ’68 Barracuda, foul -.031, 8.571, 158.43.

Bracket 1: Matt Jolley, ’66 Valiant, .014, 10.770, 121.86 def. John Simbeck, .019, 8.852, 154.95.

Bracket 2: Shane Sweigart, ’71 Demon, .063, 10.964, 123.04 def. Rob Cox, .115, 10.234, 131.68.

DOT: Dave Anderson, ’74 Challenger, .055, 11.508, 107.68 def. Mark Ketterer, ’78 Aspen, .049, 14.377, 94.49.

Late Model Hemi: Jonathan Allegrucci, ’11 Challenger, .119, 10.383, 120.98 def. Don Garlits, ’12 Challenger, foul -.025, 9.527, 139.93.

Nostalgia Super Stock/Stock: Terry Knott, ’73 Dart, .052, 11.217, 113.33 def. Dan Walleigh, ’70 AMX, .035, 11.236, 109.52.

Sunday Class Awards – Mega MOPAR Action Series

 A-Body Stock

1. Charles Walls, Dart Swinger

2. Tom Kurst, Dart GTS

3. Rachel Kohr, Scamp

A-Body Modified

1. George Sauerbaum, Dart Sport

2. Edward Houston, Dart GT

B-Body Stock

1. Kevin Hurd, ’70 Superbird

2. Steve Yetzer, ’68 Charter R/T

3. Gene Lukow, ’65 Belvedere

B-Body Modified

1. Bill Man, ’69 Charger R/T

2. Frank Bentz, ’65 Plymouth

3. John Dittert, ’68 Road Runner

C-Body Stock

1. Gary Harris, 300 Convertible

2. Paul Angstadt, Sport Fury Convertible

3. Gilles Beneyton, Imperial LeBaron

C-Body Modified

1. Tom Drevyanko, Fury III

2. Jake Hollaway, Sport Fury GT

E-Body Stock

1. David Krieble, ’70 Cuda

2. Tim Conrad, ’70 Cuda

3. Jim Clemens, ’70 Challenger

E-Body Modified

1. Joe Medwick, ’70 Challenger R/T

2. Jayne Perrault, ’70 Challenger

3. Dwayne Kleinsmith, ’72 Cuda

RWD Stock

1. Dan Kleinfelter, 77 Aspen R/T

FWD Stock

1. Mark Skelton, Spirit R/T

2. Bruce KenDerdiwz, Daytona Shelby

3. Paul Crider Jr., Sprit R/T

Truck Stock

1. Robert Weinhart, Red SRT 10

2. Jeff Johnson, White SRT 10

3. Harold Conor, RAM 1500

Truck Modified

1. David Hare, 2003 RAM

2. Kyle Berkstresser, Dakota Stampede

Radical Custom

1. Tom & Jill Baker, ’34 Dodge

2. Ozz Armet, ’33 Plymouth

3. Sharon Levon, ’87 RAM

LX/LC Stock

1. Robert Fassnacht, Charger R/T

2. Mac McKnight, Challenger SRT8

3. Joseph Strauss, Challenger SRT 8

LX/LC Custom

1. Pete Heisel, Challenger SRT 8

2. Robin Bell, Challenger SRT 8

3. Jennifer Davies, Challenger R/T.

 

MEGA MOPAR ACTION HITS THE GROVE WITH SOME SERIOUS HEMI® HORSEPOWER THIS WEEKEND

Mega Mopar Action hits the pavement at Maple Grove Raceway this Saturday and Sunday. Along with the coolest rides coming out for the show field, the starting line will be getting an extra dose of VHT as the fastest HEMI® Super Stockers in the country will be battling it out for cash prizes but more important, bragging rights. There’ll also be late-model muscle class so participants can run their new Challengers, Chargers, 300s down Maple Grove’s fabled quarter-mile strip were Mopar icons like Don Garlits, Sox & Martin, Dick Landy and many more pioneers from the golden era of drag racing made a name for themselves.  Our newest supporter, Dante’s Mopar Parts, will be sponsoring the A, B and E Body restored classes at the car show. So pack your bags, grab your buddies, and head to one of the quickest and most scenic tracks in the East for some great Mopar fun!

Here’s the schedule of happenings:

SATURDAY, JUNE 9
MEGA MOPAR ACTION
Gates open: 8 a.m.
Car show registration: 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Time trials: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Feature shows/HEMI Challenge: 1 & 4 p.m.
Don Garlits’ Picks: 3 p.m.
Gamblers’ Race: 5 p.m.

SUNDAY, JUNE 10
MEGA MOPAR ACTION
Gates open: 8 a.m.
Car show registration: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Time trials (new entries only): 9 a.m.
Eliminations: 10 a.m.
Car Show judging begins: Noon
Feature show: 1 & 4 p.m.
Car Show awards: 2:30 p.m.
HEMI Challenge Round 1: 1 p.m.

MEGA MOPAR ACTION WRAP UP FROM THUNDER MOUNTIAN

Here are the show and race results from the Mega Mopar Action Series from Thunder Mountain. We had a wonderful time hanging out with all of you and seeing some stellar show cars and great side-by-side racing. A quick shout-out to the crew and staff at Bandimere Speedway for organizing this great event and we’re already looking forward to next year.

MEGA MOPAR ACTION CAR SHOW RESULTS – THUNDER MOUNTAIN/BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY

Best A-Body Plymouth

WIN       Jim Foppema                     Fort Collins, CO                 1969 Plymouth ‘Cuda

R/U        Doug Tryggestad              Colorado Springs, CO      1970 Plymouth Duster

R/U        Dave Archer                       Strasburg, CO                    1968 Plymouth Barracuda

R/U        Kent Penoyer                    Arvada, CO                         1969 Plymouth Barracuda 340 S Convertible

R/U        Russ Wierema                   LaSalle, CO                          1968 Plymouth Barracuda S

Best A-Body Dodge

WIN       Jesus Amparan                 Denver, CO                         1971 Dodge Demaon

R/U        Greg Reynolds                  Lakewood, CO                   1966 dodge Dart GT

R/U        Ronald Latine                     Highlands Ranch, CO       1969 Dodge Dart

R/U        Richard Martinez              Littleton, CO                       1969 Dodge Dart GT

Best B-Body Plymouth (early)

WIN       Preston Berkheimer       Greeley, CO                       1965 Plymouth Satellite

R/U        Ron Kuhl                              Littleton, CO                       1967 Plymouth Belvedere II

Best B-Body Dodge (early)

WIN       Danny Osborn                   Westminster, CO             1964 Dodge Polara

R/U        Tom Hurley                         Westminster, CO             1964 Dodge Polara

R/U        Ronald Robert                   Colorado Springs, CO      1966 Dodge Coronet 500

R/U        Dave Brewer                      Fort Collins, CO                 1967 Dodge Coronet 440

Best B-Body Plymouth (late)

WIN       Aaron Davis                        Parker, CO                          1970 Plymouth Roadrunner

R/U        Mark & Leigh Kahre        Wheat Ridge, CO              1968 Plymouth GTX

R/U        James Montoya                 Lakewood, CO                   1970 Plymouth GTX

R/U        Ken Freund Jr.                   Aruroa, CO                          1968 Plymouth Roadrunner

R/U        Tony Di Censo                   Falcon, CO                           1971 Plymouth GTX

Best B-Body Dodge (late)

WIN       John Godshalk                  Castle Rock, CO                 1969 Dodge Super Bee

R/U        Robert Kerbs                     Morrison, CO                     1969 Dodge Daytona

R/U        William TeSelle                  Boulder, CO                        1969 Dodge Charger

R/U        Robert Frost                       Ridgway, CO                       1969 Dodge Charger RT/SE

R/U        JC Engdahl                           Golden, CO                         1969 Dodge Charger

R/U        Devin Brisbois                    Omaha, NE                         1969 Dodge Super Bee

Best C-Body / 300

WIN       Ron Duez                             Westminster, CO             1969 Chrysler Newport Convertible

 

MEGA MOPAR ACTION DRAG RACING RESULTS – THUNDER MOUNTAIN/BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY

Driver		Hometown	Reaction Time	Dial In	Elasped Time	MPH
DOT   STREET ELIMINATOR
WIN	Matt   Good	Littleton CO	.111	15.56	15.670	83.36
R/U	PATRICK   JENNETT	BRIGHTON CO	.084	15.26	15.493	87.06
NEW   HEMI CHALLENGE
WIN	ERIC   GEORGES	HIGHLANDS RANCH CO	.015	17.60	17.632	74.33
R/U	Stephen   Miller	Thornton CO	.132	14.60	14.619	97.84
PRO   MOPAR
WIN	Ed   Holmes	Littleton CO	.000	12.00	12.074	112.52
R/U	Lisanne   Hewel	Elizabeth CO	.046	10.57	10.543	123.70