Bristol Celebrates One of the Largest Super Chevy Shows Ever

While it may have looked like a Ford ending the day in the Super Chevy Show Victory Lane during Sunday’s Bracket I competition at Bristol Dragway, a Chevy engine sat under the hood of Van Greer’s Ford Escort.

Greer, of Kingsport, drove the Ford/Chevy hybrid to the win over Tim Church of Wilkesboro, N.C. late Sunday evening in Thunder Valley. Greer left the line with a .023 reaction time and completed his run in 6.700 sec. (6.68 dial-in) at 102.76 mph. Church left with a stellar .009 light, but was a little further from his dial, running a 5.020 elapsed time on a 4.98 dial-in.

Another Bristol regular, Brandon Bailey of Glade Spring, Va., took his machine to the win over Dandridge’s Corey Smith in Bracket II on Sunday when Smith broke out in the final round, running faster than his dial. Bailey had a .065 R.T. and a 9.786 E.T. (9.77 dial-in) at 70.73 mph on his winning pass. Smith had a .106 R.T. and a 9.547 E.T. (9.56 dial-in) at 73.05 mph on his losing attempt.

Justen West from Dunn, N.C. found his 1969 Camaro in Victory Lane in Sunday’s DOT action, sending Thunder Valley veteran Steve Foley back home to Barbourville, Ky. empty-handed. West’s round consisted of a .106 R.T. and a 13.070 E.T. (13.05 dial-in) at 99.16 mph. Foley had a much better .034 light, but couldn’t run down West, turning in an 11.881 E.T. on an 11.77 dial at 110.10 mph.

Chase Wagner of Willow Springs, N.C. defeated Roan Mountain’s Garrett Freeman in the final round of Junior Dragster Division I, despite Freeman running dead on. Wagner had a .066 R.T. and a 9.182 E.T. (9.16 dial-in) at 70.26 mph on his winning run. Freeman came off the line with a .118 R.T. and ran dead on with a 9.100 E.T. at 69.46 mph.

Newport’s Tyler White won Jr. Dragster Div. II when his opponent, Allison Eads of Bristol, Va., turned on the red light in the final round. White had a .061 R.T. and a 7.984 E.T. (7.90 dial-in) at 81.57 mph on his final run of the day.

Fans were treated to an exciting day of bracket racing, exhibition racing, a car show, swap meet and car corral. The Bristol event once again was one of the largest on the circuit and underscored Bristol fans’ dedication to the annual event.

 

55-56-57 Chevy

Stock
Winner-  Bob & Gale Agee, Grovetown, GA, ‘57

Street
Winner- Shaun Terrell, Lynchberg, VA, ‘55

Modified- Sedan Only
Outstanding- Johnny Bare, Abingdon, VA, ‘55
Outstanding- Gerry  & Melinda Kennon, Columbus, GA, ‘55
Winner- Danny Roddenberry, Carson, VA, ‘57

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55-56-57 Chevy

Modified, Wagon Only
Outstanding- Richard Engeman, Clifton Forge, VA, ’57
Winner- Larry & Lori Craft, Sutton, WV, ‘55

Modified, Convertible, Hardtop Only
Outstanding- Edsel Wilson, Bristol, TN, ‘55
Winner- Curt Petzoldt, Johnson City, TN, ‘57

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Pro Engineered

Nova Only
Outstanding – Donald & Janet Brinson, Springfield, TN, ‘64
Winner- Michael Davis, Zionville, NC, ‘64

Other
Outstanding-Wayne Hobby, Strawberry, TN, ’59 Camaro
Winner-Ron Davis, Kannapolis, NC, ’68 Vette

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Pro Street

’48-‘59
Outstanding- Joseph Cook, Zionville, NC, ‘48
Outstanding-  Steve Vance, Bristol, TN, ‘37
Winner-  David Marion, Bluff City, TN, ‘57

’61-‘69
Outstanding- Kevin Hurley, Vinton, VA, ‘67
Outstanding- James Slone, Pikeville, KY, ‘68
Winner- Michael Ramsey, Canton, GA, ‘68

’70-Newer
Outstanding- Wild Willy, White Hall, MD, ‘71
Winner- C.W. Looney, Grundy, VA, ‘70

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Pro Street- Camaro Only

 

Modified

Outstanding-

Winner-

 

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Nova 1962-67

Street
Outstanding- Bill Rayers, Statesville, NC, ‘63
Outstanding- Kevin Lovern, Mechanicsville, VA, ‘66
Winner- Terry Travis, Conover, NC, ‘66

Modified
Outstanding- Timmy Ellenburg, Rutherford, NC, ‘67
Winner- Brian Ooten, Lenore, WV, ‘66

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Nova 1968 and Newer

Stock
Winner- DJ Jeter, Bristol, TN, ‘70

Street
Outstanding- Jeff Vaughn, Kingsport, TN, ‘72
Outstanding- Dick Byrd, Kingsport, TN, ‘71
Winner- Derrick Smith, Cartersville, GA, ‘69

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Big Car 1949-1954

Modified
Winner- Bill Daniels, Ellijah, GA, ‘54

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Big Car 1958-1989

Stock
Winner- Dwight L. Bower, Bassett, VA, ‘64

Street
Winner- Billy & Phyllis Seals, Berea, KY, ‘63

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Truck 1949-1972

Street
Outstanding- Michael Baher, Bristol, TN, ‘57
Outstanding- David Samualson, Pisgah Forest, NC, ‘65
Winner- Al Robinson, Athens, AL, ‘65

Modified
Outstanding- Todd Stansberry, Powell, TN, ‘70
Outstanding- Jerry Lynon, Statesville, NC, ‘54
Winner- Mike Brooks, Blountville, TN, ‘68

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Truck 1973-1987

Street
Winner- Tim Burchette, Mashill, NC, ‘73

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Truck 1988 and Newer

Stock
Winner- Ricky Rose, Brighton, TN, ‘01

Street
Winner- Michael Lynn Payne, Elizabethtown, TN, ‘92

Modified
Outstanding- Erick Griffin, New Market, TN, ‘03
Winner- Lynn Roberts, Kingsport, TN, ‘94

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Full/ Mini Sport Utility 4 Wheel Drive

Street
Winner- Evan Wills, Lebanan, VA, ‘03

Modified
Winner- Brody Justice, Phyllis, KY, ‘91

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Full/ Mini Sport Utility 2Wheel Drive

Modified
Outstanding- Toby Jones, Marion, VA, ‘99
Outstanding- Eric Hendrick, Knoxville, TN, ‘98
Winner- Dustin Ford, Knoxville, TN, ‘00

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Chevelle 1964-1967

Street
Outstanding-
Outstanding-
Winner-

Modified
Winner- Daniel Gasser, Danville, VA, ‘67

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Chevelle 1968 and Newer

Stock
Outstanding- Greg Eleenok, Bristol, TN, ‘69
Winner-  Johnny Greene, Bristol, TN, ‘69

Street
Outstanding- Mike Brummitt, Hampton, TN, ’70
Outstanding- Shannon Brickey, Johnson City, TN, ‘70
Winner- Steve Vance, Honaker, VA, ‘68

Modified
Outstanding- Bob & Kim Hoeningan, Asheville, NC, ‘72
Outstanding- Andy Feimster, Statesville, NC, ‘69
Winner-  Claude Buchanan, Newland, NC, ‘71

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Chevelle 1968 and Newer

Modified

Outstanding-

Winner-

 

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Camaro 67-69

Stock
Outstanding- Randall Matheson, Jonesborough, TN, ‘68
Outstanding- Bryan Reehoff, Island Lake, ILL, ‘69
Winner-  Ricky Sutton, Taylorsville, GA, ‘69

Street
Outstanding- Randy Penley, Conover, NC, ‘68
Outstanding- Tony Eller, Elk Park, NC, ‘69
Winner- Fred Marten Jr., Simpsonville, SC, ‘68

Street (z28 Only)
Outstanding- Bill Francis, Lewisburg, TN, ‘69
Winner- Darrell Davenport, Abingdon, VA, ‘69

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Camaro 67-69

Modified (67-68 Only)
Outstanding- Ron Parsley, Lavalette, WV, ‘67
Winner- Diane England, Maynardville, TN, ‘62

Modified (’69 Only)
Outstanding- Gary Hood, Fall Branch, TN, ‘69
Outstanding-  Nick Blevins, Manchester, KY, ‘69
Winner-  Steve Pande, Dayton, TN, ‘69

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Camaro 70-81

Stock
Outstanding- Stefan Grenvik, Bristol, TN, ‘79
Winner- Duane Landis, Coshochn, OH, ‘70

Street
Outstanding- Michael Payne, Elizabeth, TN, ‘81
Outstanding- Charles Briscoe, Madison, TN, ‘79
Winner- Charlie Jeffries, Covington, VA, ‘77

Winner
Outstanding- Mark Kolarsky, Fall Branch, TN, ‘71
Winner- Judy Jeffries, Covington, VA, ‘77

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Camaro 82-92

Street
Outstanding- Evan Justus, Rosedale, VA, ‘89
Winner-  Nicholas Cole, Bristol, TN, ‘86

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Camaro 1993-Newer

Street
Outstanding- Sandra Riddle, Mars Hill, NC, ‘02
Winner- Roy Riddle, Mars Hill, NC, ‘02

Modified
Outstanding- James Welkle Jr., Salem, VA, ‘94
Winner- Timothy Thomas, Greenville, SC, ‘99

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Camaro ’10-‘12

Stock
Winner- Angela Naff

Street
Outstanding- Joey Natone, Easley, SC, ‘10
Winner- Angela Naff, Henry, VA, ‘10

Modified
Winner- Angela Naff, Henry, VA, ‘10

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Corvette 53-67

Stock
Outstanding- John Green, Bristol, TN, ‘66
Winner- Chris Davis, Jonesborough, TN, ‘67

Street
Outstanding- Chuck Goode, Statesville, NC, ‘64
Outstanding- Mike Hamilton, Phelps, KY, ‘59
Winner- Gerald Copeland, Tifton, GA, ‘67

Modified
Outstanding- Tommy Glover, Colby, TN, ‘58
Outstanding- Roger Clendenin, Church Hill, TN, ‘64
Winner- Hubert Wrisaz, Gibsonville, NC, ‘62

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Corvette 68-82

Stock
Winner- Dan Lawson, Johnson City, TN, ‘69

Modified
Winner- Jeff & Melissa Hunt, Dougannan, VA, ‘72

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Corvette 83- Newer

Stock
Outstanding- Joe Parsons, Bristol, TN, ‘05
Outstanding- Andy Hurley, Hurley, VA, ‘03
Winner- Robert Hicks, Bluff City, TN, ‘08

Street
Outstanding- Buddy Ballen, Bistol, TN, ‘07
Winner- Charles Briscoe, Madison, TN, ‘05

Modified
Outstanding- Maryann Bastora, Franklin, NC, ‘02
Outstanding- Steve Oxford, Knoxville, TN, ‘01
Winner- Charles Gibson, Seymour, TN, ‘02

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Monte Carlo

Stock
Winner-  Roger Pauley, Floyd, Va, ’83 Monte Carlo

Street
Winner- Michael & Ann Boyte, Summerfield, NC, ’72 Monte Carlo
Outstanding- Buddy Teaster, Churkey, TN, ’85 Monte Carlo

Modified
Winner- Darrell Hyde, Bartlett, TN, ’87 Monte Carlo
Outstanding- Mark Worley, Blountville, TN, ’87 Monte Carlo

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El Camino

Stock
Winner- Julian Broy, Danville, VA, ‘85

Modified
Outstanding- Wayne Banister, Marietta, GA, ‘76
Winner- Albert Baker, Liberty, ‘67

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Open

 

Street

Winner-

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Conversion 1948 and Earlier

Modified

Outstanding- Mike Cleary, Bluefield, WV, ’33 Willy

Winner-  Mike Arnold, Abingdon, VA, ’33 Ford Coupe

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Conversion-1949- Newer

Street

Outstanding- Phillip L. Owens, Rosedale, VA, ’99 Pontiac TA
Winner- Bethany Orr, Mebane, NC, ’88 Pontiac GTA

Modified

Outstanding- Alicia & Michael Holley, Chuchey, TN, 2001 Pontiac TA
Winner-  Earl & Mary Lou Brothonton, Ashville, NC, ’72 MGB Roadster

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Early Chevy 1935-Earlier

Modified

Winner- David Speaks, Gate City, VA, ’35 Chevy Sedan

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Early Chevy 1936-1948

Modified

Winner- Dean Pilkton, Elizabethton, TN, ’46 Chevy Wagon

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Gold

Pro Street Modified
Winner- Marcus Butner, Tobaccoville, NC, ’70 Camaro

Chevelle- ’68 & Newer
Winner- Sam Cankford, Greensboro, NC, ’70 Chevelle

Stock- Chevelle ’68 & Newer
Winner- Roger B. Berry, Fredericksburg, VA, ’70 Chevelle

Big Car ’58-‘89
Winner- Danielle Tackett, Price, KY, ’64 Impala

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