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La Verne Fanfest,
Kicks off the Auto Club NHRA Finals
La Verne, CA
November 5, 2011
Story & Photographs by Roger Rohrdanz

Roger Rohrdanza

  This event kicked off The Auto Club NHRA Finals at the Auto Club Raceway at Pomona Nov. 10-13. This is the last race of the NHRA’s yearlong 60th Anniversary celebration. After a brisk early morning, the day was very comfortable. The NHRA trucked in a huge flat screen TV that played drag racing events all day. The legendary Dave McClelland was the MC and did a masterful job. Fans had the opportunity to meet and get autographs from some of their favorite drivers including Jack Beckman and Jeff Arend, as well as participate in interactive displays and ticket giveaways.  The streets were full of Hot Rods, race cars and classic cars. Several nostalgia Top Fuel dragsters were on-hand for people to check out. About noon, 2 were moved to the middle of the intersection and fired-up. Fans held their ears as the “Cackling” put a grin on their faces.
 The very popular rock band “The Answer” was performing throughout the afternoon. The La Verne Chamber of Commerce was hosting a Business Expo that included several businesses from the local area. Vendors were on-hand and the local shops and resturants were providing plenty of food and fun for the whole family. This event was well done and I hope to see it here again next year.
Thanks for the Show!

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The NHRA Logo

The NHRA Logo

The NHRA trucked in a GIANT flat screen that played drag racing events all day.

The NHRA trucked in a GIANT flat screen that played drag racing events all day.

Pete Eastwood restored this sharp Ed Pink Top Fuel dragster.

Pete Eastwood restored this sharp Ed Pink Top Fuel dragster.

Early in the morning the “Business Expo”, that included several businesses from  the local area, were setting up.

Early in the morning the “Business Expo”, that included several businesses from the local area, were setting up.

Early in the morning the “Business Expo”, that included several businesses from  the local area, were setting up.

Early in the morning the “Business Expo”, that included several businesses from the local area, were setting up.

From Pomona, this clean, 454 powered, ’71 Chevy Chevelle SS muscle car belongs to Charlie Tachdjain.

From Pomona, this clean, 454 powered, ’71 Chevy Chevelle SS muscle car belongs to Charlie Tachdjain.

From Pomona, this clean, 454 powered, ’71 Chevy Chevelle SS muscle car belongs to Charlie Tachdjain.

From Pomona, this clean, 454 powered, ’71 Chevy Chevelle SS muscle car belongs to Charlie Tachdjain.

From Pomona, this clean, 454 powered, ’71 Chevy Chevelle SS muscle car belongs to Charlie Tachdjain.

From Pomona, this clean, 454 powered, ’71 Chevy Chevelle SS muscle car belongs to Charlie Tachdjain.

This is what a real racer’s rearview mirror should say!

This is what a real racer’s rearview mirror should say!

The vendors areas where very popular. Check out the die cast toys truck!

The vendors areas where very popular. Check out the die cast toys truck!

The vendors areas where very popular. Check out the die cast toys truck!

The vendors areas where very popular. Check out the die cast toys truck!

A very rare, all steel, small block Chevy powered, ’36 Willys. The proud owner is Bob Sharp of Monrovia, CA.

A very rare, all steel, small block Chevy powered, ’36 Willys. The proud owner is Bob Sharp of Monrovia, CA.

A very rare, all steel, small block Chevy powered, ’36 Willys. The proud owner is Bob Sharp of Monrovia, CA.

A very rare, all steel, small block Chevy powered, ’36 Willys. The proud owner is Bob Sharp of Monrovia, CA.

The legendary Dave McClelland was the MC and did a masterful job.

The legendary Dave McClelland was the MC and did a masterful job.

The local Adage Dance Studio provided several sets of very accomplished dancers to perform for the fans.

The local Adage Dance Studio provided several sets of very accomplished dancers to perform for the fans.

The local Adage Dance Studio provided several sets of very accomplished dancers to perform for the fans.

The local Adage Dance Studio provided several sets of very accomplished dancers to perform for the fans.

The local Adage Dance Studio provided several sets of very accomplished dancers to perform for the fans.

The local Adage Dance Studio provided several sets of very accomplished dancers to perform for the fans.

The local Adage Dance Studio provided several sets of very accomplished dancers to perform for the fans.

The local Adage Dance Studio provided several sets of very accomplished dancers to perform for the fans.

The local Adage Dance Studio provided several sets of very accomplished dancers to perform for the fans.

The local Adage Dance Studio provided several sets of very accomplished dancers to perform for the fans.

2 nostalgia Top Fuel dragsters were moved to the middle of the intersection and fired-up.  Fans held their ears as the “Cackling” put a grin on their faces.

2 nostalgia Top Fuel dragsters were moved to the middle of the intersection and fired-up. Fans held their ears as the “Cackling” put a grin on their faces.

The streets were full of people, hot cars, a giant flat screen, and little nitro in the air. This event was well done and I hope to see it here again next year.

The streets were full of people, hot cars, a giant flat screen, and little nitro in the air. This event was well done and I hope to see it here again next year.

“Big Mac” interviewed Funny Car driver Jeff Arend.

“Big Mac” interviewed Funny Car driver Jeff Arend.

Dave asked Funny Car driver “Fast” Jack Beckman if he was ready for the NHRA Finals next weekend.

Dave asked Funny Car driver “Fast” Jack Beckman if he was ready for the NHRA Finals next weekend.

Steve Jarvis of Covina, CA. brought his awesome, Blown Big Block Chevy powered, ’42 Willys.

Steve Jarvis of Covina, CA. brought his awesome, Blown Big Block Chevy powered, ’42 Willys.

Steve Jarvis of Covina, CA. brought his awesome, Blown Big Block Chevy powered, ’42 Willys.

Steve Jarvis of Covina, CA. brought his awesome, Blown Big Block Chevy powered, ’42 Willys.

Steve Jarvis of Covina, CA. brought his awesome, Blown Big Block Chevy powered, ’42 Willys.

Steve Jarvis of Covina, CA. brought his awesome, Blown Big Block Chevy powered, ’42 Willys.

 

The NHRA autograph booth was open and the line was long.

The NHRA autograph booth was open and the line was long.

Thanks Roger For Sharing your Pictures and Story....

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