California Hot Rod Reunion
Presented By
Automobile of Southern California
Auto Club Famoso Raceway
Bakersfield, CA
October 10-12, 2008

Pictures By Sherm Porter
2 Pages

As I usually cover the California Hot Rod Reunion for magazine coverage. I opted not to this year, as a high school pal was racing, and my son, as well as other friends comprise the crew. 

The 'Bomb Squad' nitro Heritage Series funny car is owned by Mike McCain, tuned by the legendary Donnie Couch and driven by none other than Mendy Fry....what a combination!
 
I spent three days with the team, shot 800 pictures of the pit and parade, where they were selected to lead a group of F/C's, towing the Bomb Squad Duster F/C

Sherm and his 28 Roadster Pickup

with my son's '73 Duster, tossing out sponsor JEG'S hats to the crowd....as well as shots on the line, where unfortunately they overpowered the track, and as it was a 'Chicago Style' race, were eliminated....NHRA was gracious enough to allow them to return to the line after a gear change, making a 1/2 track pass, with a 1.0 sec. 60 ft. time....it will run! Enjoy the races....

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