Chicago is a hot-bed for Mustangs and Ford performance, so it's not surprising that there was a large turn-out for the car show portion of the Nitto Tire NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street Legal Drag Racing, held July 16-19 at Route 66 Raceway in nearby Joliet. In fact, there were so many cars that the NMRA was able to present nearly all of its over 100 weekend show awards. Even though the combination NMRA/NMCA event is billed as a major drag race, the All-Ford Auto Show attracted a packed show field of Mustang and Ford owners from around the Chicagoland area.
This '69 Shelby GT500 has...
This '69 Shelby GT500 has been in Joe Potempa's family since July 1971 when they purchased it from the original dealer in Bridgeman, Michigan. A restoration in 2007 has the big-block Shelby looking better than new, which rewarded Joe with a Best Classic Mustang award on Saturday.
Curtis Corr's '07 Shelby GT500...
Curtis Corr's '07 Shelby GT500 Super Snake scored a Best Shelby/Boss award on Sunday.
Dana White's '69 Mach 1 with...
Dana White's '69 Mach 1 with 428 Cobra Jet power was looking good in classic black with red stripes. The Shaker-scooped Mach from Darien, Illinois, was among the Top 20 Fords on Sunday.
Todd Gliwa from Lemont, Illinois,...
Todd Gliwa from Lemont, Illinois, has put together a classy '67 ride in Satin Silver. The fastback is powered by a 347 built by Kevin Morandi.
Love that Sonic Blue on Michael...
Love that Sonic Blue on Michael Pearson's '04 GT. Go-fast equipment includes a Vortech V2-SQ supercharger, Shaker scoop, Tremec 5-speed, H&R springs, Steeda strut brace, and Hans Racecraft subframe connectors and rear shock brace.
You couldn't miss Phil Bartnicki's...
You couldn't miss Phil Bartnicki's bright yellow '06 GT. Neither could the other participants, who voted Phil's wild P-51 as the Best '05-'06 Mustang on Sunday.