47th Antique Nationals, Drag Race & Car Show
Fontana, CASaturday, May 13, 2017
The Antique Nationals is the original nostalgia drag race. The 47th edition was hosted by the Forever Four Cylinder Club and held at the Auto Club Dragway, Fontana on May 13, 2017. The weather couldn’t have been better - clear and sunny at about 75 degrees. This was the first year the drag race cars must be older than 1959 and the show & shine cars must be 1974 or earlier. This has to be the largest single day drag racing event for antique cars in the country. Many of 120+ vehicles are shown only at this annual event. The “Show & Shine” area was full of fine-looking vintage rods. The pits were packed; the gathering included Ford four bangers, flatheads and inline engines. The unique brands on hand were Studebakers, Hudsons, Datsun, Buick, Crossleys, Nashes and a nice mix of Ford model T’s, A’s and B’s. The mood was laid back, because this event was more about having a good time and visiting with fellow enthusiasts.
Thanks for the show!