{"id":509667,"date":"2016-10-31T08:56:36","date_gmt":"2016-10-31T15:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bangshift.com\/?p=509667"},"modified":"2016-10-31T08:56:36","modified_gmt":"2016-10-31T15:56:36","slug":"gallery-southeast-gassers-action-from-mt-park-dragway-coolest-cars-in-the-country","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bangshift.com\/bangshift1320\/gallery-southeast-gassers-action-from-mt-park-dragway-coolest-cars-in-the-country\/","title":{"rendered":"Gallery: Southeast Gassers Action From Mt. Park Dragway – Coolest Cars In The Country!"},"content":{"rendered":"

(Words and photos by Doug Gregory) –\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>When we first heard the SEG was going to make the haul to Mt. Park Dragway we knew for sure this was a must-see event.\u00a0 This is the furthest-North event they\u2019ve had and Quain Stott had lined up 30 period-correct gassers for the show.\u00a0\u00a0 Now let me clarify this \u2018period-correct\u2019 that is attached to the Southeast Gassers.\u00a0 They do no mean all gas classes and all inclusiveness to what made up the class from its inception till its demise.\u00a0 Specifically they have rules sourced from the 1967 NHRA rule book for A\/G and C\/G (and recently added D\/gas) for cars with straight or dropped front axles.\u00a0 There are a host of rules added to this that keep the classes easy to police and the fun factor high.\u00a0 It is heads-up racing in each class and Quain expects folks to run all-out and put on a show.\u00a0 This is strictly three-pedal racing with no electronic aids.\u00a0 A few allowances have been made here and there, but word is in 2017 the rules will be enforced even tighter.\u00a0 The race was slated for September 10th<\/sup> and though there was a threat of rain later in the day\u2026.the show was a GO.\u00a0 Bracket racing was also taking place and filled in between qualifying and elimination rounds for the SEG.\u00a0 We\u2019ll bring you that stuff later.\u00a0 Sadly, after one round of gasser qualifying the storm front blew in and thwarted any further chance at racing.\u00a0 Some of the Gasser folks had to pack up and leave, but the majority stayed on to complete the program on Sunday\u2026!!!\u00a0 In this gallery we\u2019re showing 7 of the competitors both in the pits and in action.\u00a0 They are:<\/p>\n

C\/Gas\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 White Lightning \u201953 Chevy sporting a small-block driven by Josh Owens.\u00a0 Definitely a player in this group.<\/p>\n

C\/Gas\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunshine Express \u201851 Anglia driven by Sonee Hall packing a 427, a T101, and a 9\u201d Ford.<\/p>\n

A\/Gas\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Grand Illusion \u201941 Willys owned\/driven by the ringleader, Quain Stott.\u00a0 Equipped with a 331ci SBC, Hightower trans, and a 9\u201d diff.\u00a0 Word is the name comes from Quain\u2019s hobby as an amateur magician.\u00a0 I think it\u2019s a trick.<\/p>\n

C\/Gas\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Obsolete II \u201963 Chevy with James Beard from Ripley, TN.\u00a0 Under the Orange paint is a 377ci SBC, Autogear M23, and a 12-bolt.<\/p>\n

C\/Gas\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sour Grape Chevy II wheeled by Art Beeler and powered by the class-favored small-block Chevy.<\/p>\n

A\/Gas\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Skairlane \u201955 Ford motorvated by the completely awesome 427 SOHC.\u00a0 Jeff and Amanda Jacobson brought this down from Wisconsin to wow the crowds.<\/p>\n

A\/Gas\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Southern Flyer \u201963 Falcon making the trek from Green Creek, NC.\u00a0 Gabriel Burrell commands the potent SBF sending power through a Hightower trans back to a 9\u201d.<\/p>\n

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