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John Force Holiday Car Show
Yorba Linda, CA
Dec 6, ‘09
Story and Photographs by
Roger Rohrdanz

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Roger

After a brisk early morning, the day was a little more comfortable. Even with the threat of rain the number of cars that showed up was in the 900’s. By 11:00 the spectators had swelled to well over 10,000! For many years this was been THE most popular Christmas show for hot rodders in So Cal. Cars came from as far away as Arizona, Colorado & New York. Every type of classic vehicle was represented including, landspeed cars, drag racers, dirt track racers, custom cars, street rods, custom pickups, race boats, fire trucks, exoctics, and busses. A VIP area was exclusively for 1959 cars celebrating their 50th year. Some of the notable people on-hand were John Force, Ashley, Brittany, Courtney, Funny Car Champ Robert Hight, Funny Car pilot “Fast” Jack Beckman, Funny Car driver Mike Neff, Megan Jo & Tom McKernan, Genevieve Chappell, Jerry Kugel, Matt & Cole Tachdjian, Top Fuel Dragster driver Cory McClenathan and Tom McEwen, to name just a few. “Lil Moe & The Dynaflows” and “The Answer” played great rock & roll all day.

  As the Show draws to a close, we marvel at all the toys donated to the CHP “ChiPs for Kids” toy drive. The 50+ award winning cars were announced in front of the spectators, and everyone was on the way home by 3:00.

Thanks for the Show!


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The “Race Station” was ready for Christmas.

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The Ford Pickups Limited club displayed their Ford F-100’s.

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This area was exclusively for 1959 cars celebrating their 50th year.

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Here is a ’59 you don’t see every day. Greg Hahs brought his 2 cylinder, 2 cycle, Goggomobile Dart from Upland, CA.

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The Blastolene Bros. built “Rodzilla” (r) and “The Petester” (l) were on-hand.

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Marcel's Custom Metal hand made 10 Deuce Roadsters called “Muroc”. 3 of the 10 were here at the show. Shown is Jerry Kugel’s, now famous, landspeed record holder. The 2 together, the orange one belongs to Matt Tachdjian and the maroon one was a 2009 AMBR contestant for Jerry Kugel.

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Twin turbo’d engines powered this outragous ’53 Chevy School Bus.

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It’s not all “bright lights” for the show coordinator Craig Hoelzel.

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This “One Bad ‘33” is LS1 powered and owners Jay & Barbara drove it in from Delta, Colorado!

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John Cesareo from Yorba Linda, CA. brought his, recently completed, classy, ’55 Chrysler St. Regis.

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A beautifully done ’53 Ford COE Car Hauler, won Joey Chandlee from Torrance, CA. an award.

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2009 AMBR contestant, this awesome ’36 Ford Roadster owned by Roger O’Dell of Canyon Lake, CA. is Northstar VVT powered. Roger will add another award to the shelf.

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Probably the most unusual car at the show. This ’39 Graham Sharknose Sedan belongs to Kenny Naucler of Riverside, CA.

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Hank and Trina Stute of Queen Creek, AZ. own his handsome pair of overpowered ’48 Anglia’s. The one on the left started as a ’48 Ford Perfect and now is a Sedan Delivery with a Hilborn Injected, 540 Merlin. The 980hp, 871 blown, 468 BBC powered one on the right is a ’48 Anglia.  WOW!

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A sleek ’50 Chevy Fleetline belongs to Tempie Abate of Orange, CA. Her Fleetline has a 462ci big block Chevy providing go.

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Just recently Bill Pratt from Bishop, CA. was notified that he owns the “First 406 Ford Galaxie built”!! What is that worth?

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Getting into the holiday! Bud & Lynne Rasmus of Covina, CA. had some fun with their ’57 Chevy 210.

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That 700hp NASCAR motor will help Larry Goodman of Cerritos, CA. speed up his service in his ’47 Chevy Sedan Delivery.

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Driving in from Burbank, CA. this morning are Nick & Diane Sfetku in their stunning ’46 Ford Coupe.

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– This very clean ’55 Chevy belongs to Ed Drogmand from Westlake Village, CA

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The show wouldn’t be complete without a orange Enzo Ferrari.

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This nostalgiac ’30 Ford Model A with vintage 312 Ford power belongs to Debra & Jim Kipp of Canyon Lake, CA. The finish is raw steel, it like a oil massage.

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A bright ’32 Ford Roadster wrapped around a big bad Blown Big Block Chevy, ARIAS style! The handler is Matt Tachdjian from Orange, CA.

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Jay Leno bought this ’55 Buick Roadmaster in 1972 as his daily driver in the early years. The recent restoration, in Jay’s garage, included a new 572 Big Block Chevy with Jay’s name cast on the valve covers.

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Hot Rod’s Pinstriping Circus can handle your decorating wishes.

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There was plenty of food available for everyone.

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Upstairs at the Race Station.

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The Answer” played great rock & roll all day.

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Matt Tachdjian (l) with Son Cole on the far right, Racer Jerry Kugel is holding his coffee.

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Last years “Kenny Duncan Award” winner Debbie Baker.

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Tom McKernan with daughter Megan Jo.

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The “Clause” family was on-hand to help with the “Old Kids” wishes.

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“Chipper” with Toni Echt.

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Top Fuel Dragster Driver Cory McClenathan.

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Top Fuel Funny Car Driver “Fast” Jack Beckman.

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Team owner John Force.

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(left) Brittany & Courtney Force.

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Top Fuel Funny Car Driver Ashley Force Hood.

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All the toys donated to the CHP “ChiPs for Kids” toy drive.

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Scenes from the Show,

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