Marvin Rifchin – Posthumous Award – Wally Parks Motorsports Statesman Award

Don Carlton – Posthumous Award – Ronnie Sox Memorial Award

Eugene Coard – Woody Andrews Memorial Award

Joe Schubeck – Racer

Greg Sullivan – Collector

Bill Barrett – Wrench/Engineer

Pete Hill – Motorcycle Racer

Lamar Walden – Super Stock Racer & Engine builder

Harry Hall – Racer, Engineer

Tim & Beth Hyatt – Racing Service

George Eisenhart – Multi Track Owner/Operator

Frank Teague – Teague Automotive Racing

George Kryssing aka “Poppa Kook” – Kook Headers, Owner & Racer

Roger Gustin – Promoter

Show Time:  01/15/2012 at 11:30 AM and 01/16/2012 at 4:30 PM

The 2011 East Coast Drag Times Hall Of Fame Event Is Once Again A Packed House
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Courtesy Drag Racing Action Magazine

A record crowd, fantastic cars and lots of history displayed on the streets of downtown Henderson. Drag racers from all over the country participated in the three day event.

Make plans to attend the 11th annual event October 19, 20, & 21, 2012.

Ramchargers:

Tom Coddington, Mike Buckel, Jim Thornton, Dick Jones, Barnes Daniels, Tom Hoover, David Rockwell, John Wehrly and Pete McNicholl.  The “High & Mighty” will be on display beside the Ramchargers booth.

Arlen Vanke, Hubert Platt, Tommy Grove, Dave & Susie Koffel, Steve Reyes, Mike Valerio, Bud DeBoer, Francis Butler, S & S Racing Team, Gene Altizer, Fred Bear, Dave Hales, Bob Banning,  Tom Sneden, Dave Reitz, Kenny Warren, Houston Platt, Carol “Bunny” Burkett, Johnny Rocca, Dave Cobb, Billy Lynch, The Pacers, Jim Walther, Kenny Warren, Greg Sullivan, Rocky Pirrione,   “Bullet” Bob Reed, Bret Kepner and many more.

Nostalgia Drag Cars:

Mopar Missile (Ben Donhoff, Larry Mays, Joe Pappas, Dick Oldfield, Ted Spehar)

Virginian, Bounty Hunter, Finders Keepers, Sox & Martin cars, S & S Team Cars, Virginia Twister, “Bunny” Burketts funny car, Thunder Shifter, King Kong, Hartsoe Brothers Angelia, “Pandamonian”, Blue Mountain Express, Billy Lynch dragster, (Pat Fosters last project) 2 Arlen Vanke cars, Herman Lewis AMX, Jerry Baltes dragster, Hurri-Cain II, Don Grother “68 SS car, High & Mighty MoPar  Susie Koffel’s ’39 Plymouth, Ronald Lyles car,  The Frenchman, The Pacers “TAZ” , Quick Silver ’68 Z28 Pure Stock,  holds 104 National Records, Tin Indian, Stone Woods & Cook, K. S. Pittman Willys, Soul Survivor Nitro Coupe and others will be posted later.

NAPA-Walker Auto Stores are the proud sponsor of the NHRA Ron Capps Funny Car on display at the Walker Auto Store, 524 S. Garnett Street.

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July 31, 2011 – 10:00 PM ET

August 1, 2011 – 4:00 AM ET

August 2, 2011 – 3:00 PM ET

August 7, 2011 – 4 PM – ET

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EAST COAST DRAG TIMES HALL OF FAME & REUNION

(Check Speed Channel for correct air time in your area)

The 10th Annual East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame & Reunion will attract over 1,700 entries and nearly 40,000 performance enthusiasts to Henderson, NC, October 14, 15, 16, 2011.Its the largest antique/classic and nostalgia drag car event on the East Coast.

It’s where drag race legends from all over the country gather the 3rd weekend in October to reunite for the Hall of Fame induction. Planned and coordinated by Nancy Wilson, the induction ceremony honors drag race legends from the 50’s, 60’s, & 70’s.

Inductions take place on Sunday, October 16th at the Vance-Granville Civic Center (I 85 Exit 209) and is open to the public. There’s no admission fee and everyone is invited to attend.10:00 AM-12:30 PM: Drag cars displayed, scrapbook viewing, bench racing, autograph signing. 12:30 PM-3:00PM: Induction ceremony and presentation of awards with Bret Kepner as MC .3:00 PM-4:30 PM: Photo session and reception.

Inductees: Pat Bilbow (Posthumous), Francis Butler, John & Beth Collins, Bud De Boer, Bobby DiMino, Susie Koffel, Clem LaChance, Steve Reyes, Mike Valerio, Arlen Vanke Lifetime Achievement Award – Ramchargers: Thomas T. Coddington, Hartford (Mike) Buckel, Jim Thornton, Dick Maxwell (Posthumous), Dick Jones, M. Barnes Daniels, Gary Congdon, Thomas M. Hoover, David G. Rockwell, John P. Wehrly, Pete McNicholl, Dick Skoglund. Wally Parks Motorsports Statesman Memorial Award: Ernie Schorb. Ronnie Sox Memorial Award: R. Jack Ashley (Jack Strader) Woody Andrews Memorial Award: The Gusler Racing Family. Spirit of Drag Racing Award: “Hemi” Fred Ristagno

For additional information call Vance County Tourism at (866)438-4565 (toll free)/ (252) 436-2222 Ext 21 (local) or visit www.eastcoastdragtimeshalloffame.com

Network:  Fox Sports Network
Location:  East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame & Reunion
Cablecast:  Sunday, December 5, 2010 at 11:30 AM
Monday December 6, 2010 at 4:30 PM