DT Proxy 2018   Ch 9     Pick of the Litter 

(Smokey) Before we go to battle and trade paint, we’ll take some time to appreciate the craftsmanship that went into building these fine machines.  I think the qualifying runs have proven that not only do these cars look great, but they move well too.

(Tommy) After careful consideration from our judges, these 3 cars were picked as our finalists of this year’s The Dragon’s Tail Concours d’elegance!

3rd Place  – “Texas Pete” 1964 VW Karmann Ghia – Piston Slap Racing – owner, Tom Hobgood

2nd Place  – 1966 Toyota 2000 GT – Normal Racing – owner, Brian Bueschel

1st place  – 1950 Oldsmobile – Pappy and the Kid Team A – owner, Jeff King

Honorable mentions

1966 Cobra 427 – Rocket City Racing – owner, Dave Parker”Live Wire” 1965 Shelby Cobra – Grand Sport Racing – owner, Greg Carpenter

“Dirty Bird” 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona – Strummer Racing- owner, Harlan Welch-Scarboro

“Red Fish” 1965 Ford MklV – Strummer Racing – owner, Harlan Welch-Scarboro

“Bubba’s Joy” 1966 Mustang GT 347 – J.L.M. Racing – owner, Yobear Jones

1967 Ferrari 330 P4 – Scuderia Ferrari – owner, Tom Bowman

1969 Camaro – Team Purple – owner, William Milholen

Much thanks to this year’s  Judges;  Roger Corrie, Mike Vitale, Jeff Billingsley, Dave Smith

 

(Smokey) And “The People’s Choice Award” goes to

3rd Place  –  1966 Cobra 427 – Rocket City Racing – owner, Dave Parker

2nd Place  –  1962 Ferrari GTO 250 – Nonesuch Racing – owner, Dan Cocke

1st Place  –  1967 VW  Karmann Ghia – Normal Racing – owner, Brian Bueschel

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Thank you to all that cast a vote to help decide the winners!

(Aurora) Congratulations to everyone

and now…

LET’S RACE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Some of our winners will receive one of these fine bodies from our sponsor, Bubba’s Racecar Shells that just arrived on the scene!