It seems we're always reporting on the weather during our NMRA car show reports. Let's face it-weather is nearly always a factor at any outdoor race and car show. It's either too hot, too cold, too wet, or too windy. Rarely are we graced with perfect Chamber of Commerce conditions. At the NMRA's opening event in Bradenton, Florida, in March ("Let the Show Season Begin," June '08, p. 78), the wind was a factor, especially for the drag racers who had to fight a nasty crosswind as they rocketed down the quarter-mile. Even the car-show participants were affected as they chased signs and wiped off dust.
This lineup of late models...
This lineup of late models is led by this red-and-black '99 GT owned by Richard Sooka from Lawrenceville, Georgia.
For round two of the NMRA's '08 season at Silver Dollar Raceway in Reynolds, Georgia, on the first weekend in April, rain played a major role, washing out most of Friday and all of Saturday for racers and the car show. Fortunately, Sunday dawned with clear skies for a full day of nice weather for the Laurel Mountain All-Ford Auto Show.
Because we can't attend all of the events on the NMRA's seven-race schedule, we're indebted to photographer Paul Rosner for providing event photos and information.
Joseph Irwin's Torch Red '06...
Joseph Irwin's Torch Red '06 Mustang GT was a standout in the late-model Mustang field. It's also a standout on the street with a Saleen supercharger.
We've always liked the clean...
We've always liked the clean lines on the '04 Roush 360R. Bright red and supercharged doesn't hurt, either.
It was hard to miss Jay Gallaty's...
It was hard to miss Jay Gallaty's '05 Mustang convertible with its wood interior trim.