GS Nationals magazine write-up/covering 2008

[GNregistry]

Hello

I am seeking help, input from racers, spectators or your best photo... after all it is an article from GSCA members, focused on Turbo Engines/Buick hybrids too, dragster too... a new spotlight,

GMHTP = Drag Racing

In 2004 I covered GS Nationals and submitted an article published April 2005, then last year I submitted photos... 2008 writing and photos!!!

I can't wait to get this done and take time off so I can get ready for BPG!!!
Bought new camera and have new ideas... I really like the sound of my new video camera with volume and subwoofer turned up...

for example Dick Kereny (TSM Class) 9.279 @ 145.88 mph
I was standing in the middle lanes during staging and 1/4 mile pass
YouTube - 2008 GS Nationals TSM Dick Kereny 9.279 at 145.88 mph

Now here it is 2008, I need, but I want more details. This is about your name and car or some one you know...
The Buick spotlight is limited, yet I am writing the article for GM High Tech covering 2008 GS Nationals...

I am seeking input for the the final races winner and runner up, names, spelling, city, state, engine build, year, make model, turbo type and if precision or etc, quotes from racers,

I have made some corrections.

Question, is Len the first GN to run in 6's?

6.98 at 197 mph, fact/question: 1st GN in 6's?, or 1st GN in 6's at BG

I have listed the final race results, however not all classes may be featured or published... you can bet that Big Gun, TSO, TSL, TAI, TSE, TSM, TSS, TSA, HOC

Big Gun Shootout - 6.984 @ 197.22 mph
New Record Set - 1st GN to run in 6's
YouTube Video - click here to view
1. Len Freeman, Las Vegas, NV
2. Wayne Emmott, Magnolia, TX

Super 16 - 10.164 @ 124.66 mph
1. Jerry Siwiec, Canfield, OH
2. John Massoud, Fall River, MA

TSO - 8.454 @ 164.59 (New Record Set)
You Tube Video - click here to view
1. Dave Fiscus, Batavia, OH
2. Chris Lyons, Boardman, OH

TSL - 9.230 @ 150.46 mph
1. Willard Brown, Lutz, FL
2. Gary Harmon, Spring Hill, FL

18 cars in TSM Class, #1 qualifier engine problems, so that left #2 & #3
TSM - 9.613 @ 141.49 mph - got forum thread, Thank You!
1. Jason White, Florence, MS # 2479
2. Don Cruz, Valrico, FL # 6770

TSE - 9.611 @ 144.57 mph
1. Red Armstrong, Olmsted, OH
2. Scott Bolek, N. Richgerville,
is this city spelled correctly, and what state is for N. Richgerville?

TSS - 10.406 @ 132.48 mph
1. Greg Kirchner, Parma, OH
2. Mark Novak, Akron, OH

TAI - 11.553 @ 118.62 mph
1. "JD" Jack DiLorenzo, Englewood, FL
2. Jason Papageorge, Rogers, AR

TSA - 11.996 @ 112.24 mph
1. Clay Arnold, Corydon, IN
2. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Buick Pro Street - 9.245 @ 144.63 mph
1. Warren Heaps, Ashland, MA
2. Mike Zaffino, Midlothan, IL

GSE - 11.453 @ 114.92 mph
1. Name/City/State (Unknown)
2. Name/City/State (Unknown)

RM - 12.293 @ 110.69 mph
1. Todd Patterson, N. Vernon, IN
2. Don Palumbo, Port Orange, FL

Buick Stock Appearing - 12.629 @ 107.45 mph
1. David Hemker, City, State Missing
2. Nickolas Sloop, Houston, TX

Hybrid Open Comp - 10.979 @ 122.27 mph
1. Larry Bell, Moro, IL
2. Robert Wilson, Winchester, KY

B1 - 10.182 @ 130.09 mph
1. Bob Frazee, Bronte, TX
2. Robert Wilson, Winchester, KY

B2 - 11.186 @ 111.69 mph
1. Joe Reif "Jr", Paola, KS
2. Larry Bell, Moro, IL

B3 - 11.911 @ 102.22 mph
1. Jesse Hicks, Greer, SC
2. Jeff Peoples, Madison, MS

B4 - 12.766 @ 106.57 mph
1. William Page, Gillespie, IL
2. William Beatty, Columbus, MS

B5 - 13.743 @ 92.92
1. Steve Godfrey, White Pine, MI
2. Keith Bisher, Bowling Green, KY

Supercharged 3800 - 16.945 @ 73.64 mph
1. Daniel Right, Ringgold, GA
2. Alan Oldfield, Cedar Rapids, IA
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Next Question: what is best et/mph
Whose car and make, model, name and city, state, with a 3.8, here is a photo

 

[HighPSI]

TSL - 9.230 @ 150.46 mph
1. Willard Brown, Lutz, FL
2. Gary Harmon, Spring Hill, FL

Both Willard and Gary ran 8.95's in qualifying. Gary set the ET and MPH record by a few thousandths. Exact times are in my signature.

 

[GNregistry]

I have a photo of Brown 8.959 @ 154.55

Another question who are syclone owners from Indiana

GSCA # 7023 & 7022

name, city, st, make, model, mods, stock, combo
et/mph

 

[79TurboCutlass]

TSE miss spelling supposed to be North Ridgeville, Ohio.

 

[RUSTYNAIL]

I have a photo of Brown 8.959 @ 154.55

Another question who are syclone owners from Indiana

GSCA # 7023 & 7022

name, city, st, make, model, mods, stock, combo
et/mph

The Syclone with black CCW race wheels is mine. PM me for a complete rundown of info on both trucks.