GASSER REUNION 2012!

Are you UP for the FIRST & BEST GASSER Event in the USA?
JUNE 9-10, 2012

Beaver Springs Dragway, Beaver Springs, PA

We're headed back to Beaver Bob's hangout in Pennsylvania for the 11th Annual GASSER Reunion.  Get your hotel reservations now and avoid the "Where am I going to stay?" worries.  Host Hotel is the Comfort Inn in Selinsgrove, PA.  Ask for the GASSER rate.   Guys are already booking their rooms.  

Friday evening we're once again doing our FREE Hot Dog dinner for both racers and fans.  Ask anyone who was there last year, we had a blast.  More later,

Ernest

 

REUNION RACING UNDER SUNNY SKIES!

SUNSHINE! While the weather forecasters predicted 70% chance of rain all weekend long, racing went on under sunny skies for all but 45 minutes (on Sunday).  The GASSER GODS let it rain during the night, which cooled off the days.  All those who stayed away because of the weather forecasts, missed a great GASSER Reunion.

Club Member Sammy Cooper took the long distance award with his 12,000 mile trip from Australia.  His last appearance at the Gasser Reunion was in 2004.  His Aussie slang and sense of humor made him a beloved 'celebrity' once again.

Don Moyer's wheelstand, and first run at the event, shocked even Don.  It was a sky-high, lane-changer.  His AMC powered Willys found more traction than it was used to and rocketed UP!  What a way to start off the 10th Annual GASSER Reunion!

The next issue of the magazine will be ALL-Reunion.  I have 3,000+ photos to review from just one photographer, staffer Bob Wenzelburger, with who knows how many more yet to come in from the gaggle of photogs at the event.

More later, I'm working on the upcoming GASSER Nationals.  See you there!  Ernest

COUNTDOWN!

A week from today, vendors and early bird GASSERs will be pulling into Beaver Springs Dragway!!!!  OK, I could put more ! signs but 4 seems 'almost' enough.  My thanks to Byron at Gasser Madness for some great, take me back, photos that remind me why we love GASSERS.  It was a time that will never come again, but a time we honor with our GASSER Magazine events.  

Makes me sad that those glory years are gone, but happy that we gather together to honor those who gave us our history.

I'll be at track early Thursday.  See you there!

MALLICOATS ARE READY FOR REUNION!

The Mallicoat Twins AA/GS '68 Cuda just received its new front end and is ready to make the long tow from the West to the East.  First stop? The 10th Annual GASSER Reunion at Beaver Springs Dragway of course!  What else would expect from a car whose front spoiler is lettered with 'GASSER MAGAZINE'?  We'll see you all there!

Check out the Nostalgia Gas Champion Trophy!

Check out the just-finished 2011 GASSER Reunion trophy that will be awarded at Beaver Springs Dragway on Sunday, June 12. Ken McIntyre, my brother, created it from old parts that Keith Stribling donated from his extensive racing memorabilia collection. This custom trophy will go to the event's Nostalgia Gas Champion.

Keith created last year's award out of an old 12 spoke mag wheel. It was equally stunning.

Thanks Ken & Keith, great job!

Stone, Woods & Cook at REUNION!

The famed Stone, Woods & Cook Willys coupe will be at the 10th Annual GASSER Reunion at Beaver Springs Dragway, June 10-12.

While we lament the passing of the original SWC owners, including the legendary 'Cookie', we are glad that the car is in the hands of Joe Troilo.  Joe is bringing the car to the Reunion.   If you attend, you'll be able to check out one of the stars of the GASSER Era.  We're Racing Back to the Sixties.

Thanks Joe.  

THE MALLICOATS ARE COMING TO REUNION!

If you needed one more reason to attend the 10th Annual GASSER Reunion, I'll give you two...the Mallicoat Twins.   

This famed pair of Gasser Legends from the Sixties are still racing in the Gas classes of today.  They'll be at the Reunion along with their tire-smoking, ear-blasting and ground-thumping AA/GS 1968 'Cuda.  Watch the video and then make plans to see them in person at Beaver Springs Dragway, June 10-12! Bring Your Cameras!

Rocky Pirrone in KS Pittman car.

I thought you might enjoy watching this clip of Rocky Pirrone at a recent GASSER Reunion.  Rocky's leading up this year's AA/Gas Shootout.  Crank up the volume and enjoy the video.  We'll see you there!

Ernest

East Coast Gassers' Car Count Increasing!

May 3 Update:  Jack Olcott, of the East Coast Gassers, reports a new total for ECG members coming to the GASSER Reunion.  Twenty-seven (27) cars from this group alone!  It's going to be an event you won't want to miss.  See you there. 

GASSER Reunion T-shirt Design!

It's the Reunion's 10th Anniversary 

so it seemed fitting that we pay tribute to the very first event shirt.  The cars on the shirt at that time had no lettering on them.  Now, with the Mazmanian family's and Ohio George's permission, the cars feature the decals and lettering that they had back in the day.

Big John's son, Vic Mazmanian, will be at the Reunion as will Ohio George.  They'll be signing autographs, shirts and meeting and greeting racers and fans.

June 10-12:  Beaver Springs Dragway!  Bring your camera! 

S&S RACING TEAM NEWS!

GOOD NEWS:  "The S&S RACING TEAM will be bringing a total of six cars to the 10th Annual GASSER Reunion!"

Dave Hales

Back in 2007, the S&S Racing Team were the Grand Marshals of the 6th Annual GASSER Reunion.  In the years since then, we've lost K.S. and Pork.  Dave Hales, Fred Bear and Gene Altizer are keeping the memories of this great racing team alive for all who remember the glory days of the GASSER Era.  

Ernest

REUNION BOUND!

The East Coast Gassers are bringing their era-authentic cars to the 10th Annual GASSER Reunion!  Look for wild action as this die-hard-nostalgia group of guys and gals race for a special ECG Eliminator title.  As they say, it's

DRAG RACING AS IT USED TO BE!

AA/GS SHOOTOUT

If you've got a AA/GS car, you'll want to bring it to this year's GASSER Reunion.  Thanks to Rocky Pirrone's energies, we're having a Shootout for AA/Gas Supercharged cars.  To find out if your car can race in this class, read the rules and then email a photo to Rocky at JpTrans@prodigy.net.

AA/GS SHOOTOUT ELIMINATOR 

AA/GS SHOOTOUT Rules Apply ~ (8 qualified car field)

        WIN    R/U    SEMI    1ST ROUND LOSER       
        $1,000    $500    $350    $250

AA/GS RULES

AA/GS GAS COUPE & SEDAN BODIES:  1. Body types must be pre-1968 and, in appearance, truly resemble a ‘vintage’ AA/GS car that ran in the mid-to-late 60s.  Cars must have full fenders.  2.  No Pro-Mod type bodies.  3.  No streamlining, radically raised wheel wells, wings, modern hood scoops or modem style graphics, etc.  4.  All cars must have an appearance that is consistent with the spirit of a ‘Gasser’.  5.  Cars that do not meet ‘AA/GS Gasser’ spirit and rules will not be permitted to run in this class and will be moved to an appropriate class.  While this is subjective, GASSER MAGAZINE and/or its appointed representatives(s) will make the final decision.  6.  It is your responsibility to get approval prior to the being allowed to race in this class.  7.  All entries MUST email a photo of the car to JpTrans@prodigy.net.

AA/GS GAS COUPE & SEDAN ENGINES, etc:   1.  Only gas and alcohol are allowed as fuel.  No nitromethane or nitrous oxide allowed.  2.  Any cast steel or cast aluminum block allowed.  3.  Any steel or aluminum heads allowed.  4.  Engine may be relocated, but not to exceed 10% of the wheelbase as measured from the centerline of the front spindles to the nearest engine spark plug hole.  5.  Engine may not be raised more than 24” from ground as measured from the centerline of the front of the crankshaft to the ground.  6.  Superchargers are limited to maximum 6-71 Roots-type.  No high helix or retro blowers allowed.  7. All cars must run with open headers.  8.  Induction: Any vintage-appearing injection allowed.  9. Throttle:  No throttle stops, or any other electronic, hydraulic, or pneumatic device that affects throttle operation allowed.  10. Driver Assist: No delay boxes, crossover boxes, two three step rev limiters, or any other driver assist devices allowed, unless specified elsewhere.  11.  Torque converter equipped transmissions only.  Clutch prohibited.  12. Transmission: Each individual shift must be function of the driver.   No use of trans brakes permitted.  No air shifters, or any other electric or electronic means of affecting the shifting mechanism allowed.  OEM style transmissions ONLY.  No Bruno or Lenco style units.  13. Line locks allowed.  14.  Chassis:  OEM or replica of era correct OEM chassis allowed. Tube chassis allowed.  Any chassis other than OEM must "appear" vintage.  15.  Suspension:  Automotive style suspensions including but not limited to leaf spring, ladder bar, coil type.  Must have one shock per wheel.  16:  Wheelbase:  Minimum 90" wheelbase.  17.  Wheels are to be originals or replicas of period correct wheels.  Original magnesium or replicas of mag wheels are recommended.  18.  Tires are not to exceed 15" maximum tread width.  29.  All other requirements and specifications of the sanctioning body of host track must be followed.

JUNE 10-12, 2011