12th Annual Muscle Car Madness at the York Reunion July 12, 2013
York, PennsylvaniaFriday, July 12, 2013
It’s like going back into time to the 70’s racing days at YORK US 30 at the MUSCLE CAR MADNESS at the YORK REUNION held on the grounds of the York Fairgrounds. The show has become a tradition for York US 30 Dragway that closed thirty years ago this year. This event is held on the second full weekend of July.
Every year the pilgrimage of motorheads from all over our vast country begins toward York, Pennsylvania. They remember York not as the first capital of the United States, but for the famous York US 30 Dragway that presented some of the drag racing world’s best events. It is not known for the “topless” event that never happened, but for the largest single day drag race to be presented in its time, the ‘65 Super Stock Nationals that is known to this very day as the “Woodstock of Drag Racing”.
This year’s event features a salute to Ford with the Ford Fairlane Club of America presenting a display on the West Plaza on Friday. The new Frantic Ford funny car will be debuting along with Dyno Don Nicholson’s ‘70 Maverick Pro Stock that put Ford back into the thick of the Pro Stock wars. Al Joniec’s Mustang and Arlen Fadely’s Super Stock magazine Maverick will also grace the halls.
The legends themselves were at the event: Bruce Larson, Hubert Platt, Phil Bonner, Arlen Fadely, Arlen Vanke, Jim Walther, Ed Hedrick, Larry Lombardo, Bud Faubel, Wally Bell, Al Joniec, Jack Redd, Jere Stahl, Bob Harrop, Ed Miller, Jim & Alison Lee, Jerry Baltes, and the list goes on. A special tribute to Ken Montgomery.
The show is an Annual benefit to the York County SPCA with proceeds being derived from a memorabilia auction, 50-50 drawings, and contributions made to the People's Choice canisters placed at each entered vehicle. It was great seeing old friends and bringing back memories. Thanks to Darwin Doll and his staff for a great weekend. Put this on your list of events to attend and enjoy the shots from the York Reunion!
- Big Al
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