Belton 2012 Awards results

[rushgator]

Here, in all their glory, are the winners of the 2nd Texas Invitational and Drag Shootout, which was held in Belton TX at Confederate Park May 26, 2012.

For reference, the classes were as follows:
Class 1A: Generations 1, 2, & 4 – Stock
Class 1B: Generations 1, 2, & 4 – Modified
Class 2A: 3rd Generation – Stock
Class 2B: 3rd Generation – Modified
Class 3A: 5th Generation – Stock
Class 3B: 5th Generation - Modified

Generations are as Follows:
1st: 1959 & 1960
2nd: 1964 through 1967
3rd: 1968 through 1972
4th: 1973 through 1977
5th: 1978 through 1987

Here are the winners, by proper name, with screen name in parentheses, if available.

Class 1a:
1st: Bob Hanes (n/a)
2nd: Bryan Simon (Bryan59EC)

Class 1b:
1st: Curt & Anne Johns (n/a)
2nd: Bill Hunter (n/a)

Class 2a:
1st: Ken Rogers (kenrogers1)
2nd: Jimmy Thompson (JJT)

Class 2b:
1st: Darryl Roberts (18NTEZ2C)
2nd: Paul Edwards (pauledwards)

Class 3a:
1st: Larry Wiswell (Zard)
2nd: Wilbur Floyd (WWS)

Class 3b:
1st: Bud Hallmark (SsUpPoErRt)
2nd: Tom Widmer (Buckwheat)

Engine: Darryl Roberts (18NTEZ2C)

Paint: Bill Hunter (n/a)

Interior: Darryl Roberts (18NTEZ2C)

Best of Show: Darryl Roberts (18NTEZ2C)


Drag Shootout at Little River Dragway Winners:

Big Block vs. Small Block: Dee Morris (elevatorman)

Best E.T.: Dee Morris (elevatorman)



Congrats to all the winners!

[DONE DEAL DONNY]

They may have won the awards, (and congrats to them, well deserved) but WE were all winners!!!
Donny

[TexasElCamino]

Is it May 2013 yet? I'm ready to do it all again!!!
Congrats to the award winners!!

[1980SteelBeast]

May 2013 is gonna sneak up fast so be ready!

[rushgator]

Belton 3 is going to take place May 11, 2013, so it's already 1 month down, 11 to go. I just need to finish recovering from the last one.

[1980SteelBeast]

Originally Posted by rushgator

Belton 3 is going to take place May 11, 2013, so it's already 1 month down, 11 to go. I just need to finish recovering from the last one.

And this is a 2 day shindig?

[woody31]

ah a date is set for the next one already.... hmmmmm
anybody ready to sign up for the drag shoot out 3
ill be there complete with the same wore out junk i had this year
I might even hook up that line lock by then , its only been 1 1/2 yrs already lmao

[1980SteelBeast]

Originally Posted by woody31

ah a date is set for the next one already.... hmmmmm
anybody ready to sign up for the drag shoot out 3
ill be there complete with the same wore out junk i had this year
I might even hook up that line lock by then , its only been 1 1/2 yrs already lmao

Did I miss the burnout contest this year?

[fixitman1]

Originally Posted by woody31

ah a date is set for the next one already.... hmmmmm
anybody ready to sign up for the drag shoot out 3
ill be there complete with the same wore out junk i had this year
I might even hook up that line lock by then , its only been 1 1/2 yrs already lmao

[woody31]

funny but true

[rushgator]

Originally Posted by 1980SteelBeast

And this is a 2 day shindig?

That's a possibility, but not a done deal. We'll be putting it to a vote and then if that's what the majority wants, we'll see if it can be done. Bigger event means more expenses. Stay tuned!

[melissadunagan]

Hey Glenn where or the pictures of the winners?

[kenrogers1]

I'll help Glenn answer that question. The photos were taken with my camera, and many of them did not come out as well as you would hope. I was taking the photos from a dark area, trying to focus on the winners against a very bright sunny background. It did not work well! In any event, you can view the entire collection of my photos at http://s660.photobucket.com/albums/uu328/kenrogers1/2012%20Belton%20II/ . You will also find the overhead shots from the Fire Department's ladder truck on that site. For a great collection of photos taken by a professional photographer, go to https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ssibcdyz7eng3gy/oKU0pu0IFq . Enjoy!................Ken

[Beepster]

" Bigger event means more expenses"

Bigger events (longer) also mean that newcomers have more time to meet those that have been around for a while. One day, out in the blistering heat, I didn't meet nearly as many as I wanted to meet, and especially Brandon. It may cost a bit more, but if you start saving up in a big jar, you'll have the funds. Unless ya sleep in your Elky!! I also think the registration fee should be $25.00, and that's really "Cheep" compared to most shows. Iffin' ya can afford ta spend $15 on draggin', ya can afford an extra $15 on registration. NOW, that's simply MY opinion!!

[rushgator]

Beepster, you're right on the money (pun intended). While this year we had a $10 "suggested donation", if we go to a 2 day event, there are several ways I'm thinking we can generate more funds for the association. 1st would be making the fee more of a requirement than a donation, although donations will still be gladly accepted and put towards making the event that much better. I'm thinking $20 for a 2 day event, or more if expenses warrant it. A 50/50 pot, as discussed elsewhere, would be another method for raising money. And finally, we could (well, actually, we are going to do this), improve/expand the concessions from just dogs to included beverages and burgers or whatever else the chuckwagon crew feels inclined to prepare for us.

Another source of funds that we are hoping for would be corporate sponsors. Weather it be for trophies, or for offsetting park and or race track rentals, that would be a tremendous boost to our event. And for things like renting out Little River Dragway, we would need a sponsor, because the last time I heard, the going rate for the track was $2,500. Ideally, we do need to rent the track, especially if we want to make a day of it. The reason the last show was so late in May was because our original date got bumped at the track. If we can reserve the track, then we will not have to worry about such scheduling issues.