Indy

[SS425HP]

Went to Indy for the Good Guys show. A lot of nice cars there, but the car count on the pit side seemed to me to be down. The pits were not crowded like they have been.
Was there to see the nostalgia Super Stock cars, and was with Jess Tyree and his B Gas car. I left last night to come home and work on my car to get ready for the Hot Rod Reunion next week.
When I left, Jess was qualified #3 in B Gas. 8.60 index, and he was 8.614. Tops was Tony Feil from NJ at 8.601, almost dead on.
Now for the best part, Allen George had his Blue Screamer bouncing all around his 11.0 index. And close. Eliminations came, and he drew a bye in the first round. I don't know if I saw all the rounds. Did see the last round. Allen drew the Sox & Martin Cuda. I thought this might be the end. But, the old guy ( I can say that as he is 2 months older than me ) came through. Allen treed the guy, and ran an 11.001. No way for the Sox car to catch up without breaking out. Which once again proves the addage that old age and cunning will prevail over youth and exuberance.
Congratulations to Allen George. What a show. And, it wasn't a gimme. Allen worked to get the car to run the number. Tuning and detuning till he got it right.
Way to go, Allen. :bow

Fred

[Ronnie Russell]

Congratulations to Allen. A very BIG win. Beating anything that says Sox & Martin, is big time win. Oh my, nothing like a 409 winning!!!!!!!!!

[region rat]

Way to go Allen! Always better when you put a Mopar on the trailer. Bob

[SS425HP]

Forgot to mention, talked to a guy, can't remember his name ( bad for that ), that has a 409 in a Henry J. He knows Tony well. Tony can help with the name, I hope.
Didn't see the car. A Henry J with a 409 would be a really neat car. Talk about nostalgia!!!!!!!!

Fred

[Tony Salins]

I do know that Henry J with a 409 in fact he runs a M/T cross ram on it with a BIG cam and some fancy head work. It might even be a stroker motor?? Last time I saw the car I think it was in the high 8 sec. 1/4 mile. His name is Richard (Dick) Blum (spelling?). Region Rat also knows him from the Midwest 409 Club and the Great Lakes 409 Club. He has had at least 3 409 cars I know of. A 61 Chevy, a 1939 Chevy 409 street rod and the Henry J. Great to hear about Allen George and the Blue Screamer congratulations!!!! Another 409 in the winners circle :cheers

[SS425HP]

I have a few pictures of the Blue Screamer. Not real good, as I discovered there was a good smudge on the lens, after the fact!!! I'm not a professional photographer!!!!!!!!!!
Some or the stuff is smoke from the burnouts. The wind was from the rear. Not the best, but something at least.

Fred

[CDNpontiac409guy]

That rocks, Fred :beerbang :beerbang
Allen's got that car scream'n :cheers

[Ronnie Russell]

Fred, Did you happen to see any "Press" at this event? I sure would like to lug around a magazine artilcle with a picture, or even a mention, of Allens win. Thanks

[jim_ss409]

:clap :clap :clap Here's some photos of the Bluescreamer taken at Thunder Valley last year.

[SS425HP]

Ronnie, there was press at the event. Not sure who or what. Someone said ESPN, but I don't think so.
There were Good Guys press people taking shjots at the line. They were for sale at the stand behind the start line.
If I can come across anything, I will holler at you.

Fred

[ww19581965]

Congratulations, Allen, On Your Big Win At Indy!! I Wish I Could've Been There To
See You Win!! I'm Very Happy For You!! Keep Up The Good Work!! Regards:"ww".