It was a hot one last weekend at the GoodGuys Columbus show, but not hot enough to dissuade the thousands of hot rodders that showed up. As someone pointed out at the show, if there is any doubt to the dedication of the hot rodding community then they need only to look at the participants at Columbus who braved the 100+ degree weather just to see all the latest and greatest car builds.
We made a great showing with the 48 Hour Camaro on the autocross over the weekend, leading ALL competitors by a fair margin until very late on Saturday when a couple managed to catch up. The 48HourCamaro made it to the Pro Class shootout on Sunday where we led Sunday morning until our fuel pump died out. But our customers continued to do well. Brad Coomer, who was driving the loud white C10 equipped with Ridetech Triple Adjustable Coilovers, won the Goodguys Sponsor shootout AND the truck class. Other top running customers included Mark Rife’s 63 Corvette, Rob McGreagor with No Limit Engineering’s C10, Mike King’s 63 Tempest, Albert Melchior’s 70 Trans Am, and Kevin Babst’s 68 C10.
The booth was VERY busy all weekend… especially considering that many stayed in the shade by their cars. We weighed several cars and talked to hundreds customers. Everyone was in high spirits.
Event Photos
Street Machine of the Year Finalists
Autocross Results
Goodguys Optima Batteries Street Machine of the Year AutoCross:
FastestTime: Gary Bowers, Waynesburg PA, 65 Mustang, Drivin by Jim Ring, 35.579
1.Bruce White, Hawthorn Hill, IL, Drivin by Phil Gerber ’69Camaro, 35.787
2. Bob Bertelsen, Columbiana, OH, ’71 Chevy 36.798
3.Bruce Ricks, Sapula, OK, ’62 Corvette, 37.662
4.Dave Leisinger, Wall Lake, SD, Drivin by Roger Burman ’71Camaro, 37.835
5.David Wendell, Fenton, MI, ’66 Pontiac GTO, 38.048
6.Bill Kumm, Port Orange, FL, ’70 Camaro, 38.974
7.Dana Irvin, Cypress, TX, ’65 Mustang, 39.579
8.Steve Keefer, Brentwood, CA, ’69 Camaro, 39.783
9.Dale Boesch, Humphry, NE, ’69 Camaro, 40.613
10.George Poteet, Memphis, TN, ’56 Chevy, 41.383
11.Noel Irvin, Cypress, TX, ’67 Pontiac GTO, 41.787
12.Keith Jereb, Lake Hills, IL, ’55 Chevy, 43.758
13. Dale Stuban, Toms River, NJ, ’69 Camaro, DNF
Goodguys 2012 Sponsor Shootout AutoCross Results
12 car ladder, single elimination format:
Final Round
Winner: Brad Coomer, Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, Summers & Sons ’70 Chevy Pickup, 33.459
Runner Up: Brian Finch, BF Goodrich, ’71 Chevy Camaro 33.708
3rd round
Brad Coomer, Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, Summers & Sons ’70 Chevy Pickup (bye run)
Brian Finch, BF Goodrich, ’71 Chevy Camaro 33.475
-defeated-
Ryan Mathews, Detroit Speed, ’66 Mustang, 33.512
2nd Round
Brad Coomer, Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, Summers & Sons ’70 Chevy Pickup, 33.474
-defeated
Jimi Day, Optima Batteries, ’69 AMC, 34.624
Ryan Mathews, Detroit Speed, ’66 Mustang, 33.896
-defeated-
Stacy Tucker, Auto Meter, ’69 Camaro, 34.893
Brian Finch, BF Goodrich, ’71 Chevy Camaro 33.379
-defeated-
Rob McGregor, Hurst Shifters, ’69 Chevy Pickup 34.819
1st Round:
Brad Coomer, Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, Summers & Sons ’70 Chevy Pickup, 33.615
-defeated-
Roger Burman, Summit Racing Equipment, ’70 Camaro 33.845
Ryan Mathews, Detroit Speed, ’66 Mustang, 33.707
-defeated-
Bret Voelkel, Ridetech, ’33 Ford, 34.322
Rob McGregor, Hurst Shifters, ’69 Chevy Pickup 33.706
-defeated-
Phil Gerber, Roadster Shop, ’70 Chevy Pickup, 33.878
Stacy Tucker, Auto Meter, ’69 Camaro, 35.411
-defeated-
Robert McGaffin, Rocket Racing Wheels, ’65 Olds, 37.041
Jimi Day, Optima Batteries, ’69 AMC, 34.930
-defeated-
Curt Ukasik, AFCO, ’62 Chevy II, 48.181
Brian Finch, BF Goodrich, ’71 Chevy Camaro 34.285
-defeated-
Cherryl Herrick, Jet Hot, ’67 Nova, 36.100
Pro Class Results
Name | Year | Make | Model | Best Time | Points |
Brian Finch | 1971 | Chevy | Camaro | 33.228 | 11 |
Ryan Mathews | 1966 | Ford | Mustang | 33.298 | 10 |
Kyle Tucker | 1970 | Chevy | Camaro | 33.457 | 9 |
Britt Marolf | 1967 | Chevy | Camaro | 33.355 | 8 |
Roger Burman | 1970 | Chevy | Camaro | 33.623 | 7 |
Rob MacGregor | 1969 | Chevy | C-10 | 33.678 | 6 |
Phil Gerber | 1970 | Chevy | C-10 | 33.758 | 5 |
Jimi Day | 1969 | AMC | AMX | 33.983 | 4 |
Stacy Tucker | 1969 | Chevy | Camaro | 34.129 | 3 |
Bret Voelkel | 1933 | Ford | Coupe | 34.378 | 2 |
Kevin Miller | 1969 | Chevy | Camaro | 34.746 | 1 |
Tim McGilton | 1970 | Chevy | Camaro | 35.258 | 0 |
Steve Fuhman | 1966 | Chevy | Chevelle | 35.531 | 0 |
Cheryl Herrick | 1967 | Chevy | Nova | 35.668 | 0 |
Robert MaGaffin | 1965 | Olds | Cutlass | 37.31 | 0 |
Street Machine Class
Danny Popp | 1972 | Chevy | Corvette | 33.757 |
Ken Edwards Sr. | 1966 | Ford | Mustang | 33.883 |
Josh Leisinger | 1970 | Chevy | Camaro | 33.466 |
Mark Rife | 1963 | Chevy | Corvette | 33.424 |
Mike King | 1963 | Pontiac | Tempest | 34.881 |
Ken Edwards Jr | 1966 | Ford | Mustang | 34.947 |
Mike Hawley | 1971 | Chevy | Camaro | 35.134 |
Tom Farrington | 1966 | Chevy | Chevelle | 35.292 |
Mark Turner | 1970 | Chevy | Nova | 35.35 |
Bob Bertelson | 1971 | Chevy | Camaro | 35.567 |
John Kundrat | 1964 | Chevy | Corvette | 35.736 |
Michael Merritt | 1967 | Ford | Mustang | 35.859 |
Al Noe | 1967 | Chevy | Camaro | 36.085 |
David Forry | 1968 | Chevy | Camaro | 36.155 |
Ray Thompson | 1968 | Chevy | Camaro | 36.168 |
Albert Melchior | 1970 | Pontiac | Formula | 36.426 |
Tommy Lumley | 1969 | Chevy | Corvette | 36.631 |
Curt Ukasik | 1962 | Chevy | Nova | 36.723 |
Jim McDaniel | 1968 | Pontiac | Firebird | 36.731 |
Jody Parker | 1967 | Chevy | Camaro | 36.846 |
Tony Ramos | 1969 | Chevy | Camaro | 37.487 |
Cole Quinnel | 1966 | Chevy | Chevelle | 37.53 |
Mike South | 1968 | Chevy | Camaro | 37.593 |
Brian Kellisen | 1964 | Pontiac | GTO | 37.745 |
Lloyd Gaskins | 1957 | Chevy | Bel Air | 38.619 |
Jay Mellis | 1968 | Pontiac | Firebird | 38.996 |
Steve South | 1970 | Buick | Skylark | 39.068 |
Stever Smith | 1966 | Chevy | Corvette | 39.081 |
Richard Giesey | 1971 | Chevy | Camaro | 39.648 |
Russ Urban | 1971 | Chevy | Chevelle | 39.907 |
Jeff Betz | 1969 | Chevy | Wagon | 40.221 |
Chuck Church | 1964 | Chevy | Nova W | 40.56 |
Clayton Bond | 1966 | Chevy | Chevelle | 41.163 |
Lynn DenLinger | 1972 | Chevy | Camaro | 41.44 |
Jason Varney | 1965 | Ford | Mustang | 41.714 |
Bill Howell | 1969 | Ford | Mustang | 41.788 |
JR Nicewarner | 1965 | Ford | Wagon | 41.832 |
Don Figliozzi | 1961 | Buick | Sedan | 42.132 |
Greg Beetz | 1965 | Ford | Cobra | 42.167 |
Dustin Bowers | 1971 | Lincoln | Mark III | 44.167 |
Sam Matchett | 1955 | Chevy | Bel Air | 51.511 |
David Wendell | 1966 | Pontiac | GTO | |
Greg Heinrich | 1957 | Chevy | Bel Air |
Truck Class Results
Brad Coomer | 1970 | Chevy | C-10 | 33.319 |
Jason Brady | 1970 | Chevy | C-10 | 34.017 |
Brad Granger | 1965 | Chevy | C-10 | 36.217 |
Kevin Bapst | 1968 | Chevy | C-10 | 36.221 |
Diz Demes | 1972 | Chevy | El Camino | 37.323 |
Dave Gould | 1955 | Chevy | PU | 38.819 |
Nick Weber | 1946 | Chevy | PU | 41.662 |
Mike VanErt | 1965 | Chevy | El Camino | 41.152 |
Tom Tomlinson | 1967 | Chevy | C-10 |
Streetrod Class Results
Eric Wise | 1933 | Ford | Sedan | 38.921 |
Bob Presta | 1946 | Ford | Convet | 39.706 |
Ray Kittelstad | 1947 | Ford | Coupe | 41.75 |
Overall Pro YTD Standings
PRO | Name | Points |
PRO | Bret Voelkel-RideTech | 57 |
PRO | Britt Marolf-RideTech | 29 |
PRO | Stacy Tucker-Detroit Speed | 28 |
PRO | Mike Maier | 22 |
PRO | Ryan Mathews-Detroit Speed | 21 |
PRO | Jimi Day-Optima | 20 |
PRO | Kyle Tucker-Detroit Speed | 19 |
PRO | Dennis Russell | 18 |
PRO | Cheryl Herrick-JetHot/HPC | 16 |
PRO | Rob MacGregor | 16 |
PRO | Roger Burman | 16 |
PRO | Phil Gerber-Roadster Shop | 15 |
PRO | Brian Finch | 11 |
PRO | Mary Pozzi | 10 |
PRO | Jim Sheridan | 9 |
PRO | Donny Freise | 7 |
PRO | Mick Hochegsang-RideTech | 6 |
PRO | Steve Fuhrman-RideTech | 5 |
PRO | Kevin Miller | 1 |
PRO | Tim McGilton-JetHot | 0 |
PRO | Rob Phillips | 0 |
PRO | Erik Hansen | 0 |
PRO | Brandon Carter | 0 |
PRO | Brian Hobaugh | 0 |
PRO | Peter Orlowski | 0 |
PRO | Craig Dolan | 0 |
PRO | Bob Rotondo | 0 |
PRO | Taylor Sewald | 0 |
PRO | Dan Jetter | 0 |
PRO | Chris Jacobs | 0 |
PRO | Tyler Gibson | 0 |
PRO | Angela Freise | 0 |
PRO | Danny Popp | 0 |
PRO | Brad Coomer | 0 |
PRO | Eric Wise | 0 |