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COME SEE US AT THE 1955-56-57 CHEVROLET 5-6-7 Vol. 22, Issue 2 3201 S. STANDARD AVE., SANTA ANA, CA 92705 WORLD’S LARGEST MANUNFACTURER OF 1955-56-57 CHEVROLET RESTORATION PARTS AUGUST 12-13 2016, BOWLING GREEN, KY (800) 648-4728 • DANCHUK.COM THETRIFIVENATIONALS.COM 2016 Celebrating 40 Years of Made in the U.S.A. Your Guide to the 2016 Get Ready, It’s Coming Got plans for Friday and Saturday, August the custom touches that make each car GUIDE TO THE NATIONALS . 12-13, 2016? We’re hoping you will be join- unique, the performance on display, the We still have a way to go before all event ing us at Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling beautiful venue and availability of everything details are finalized but this is what we’ve Green, Kentucky for the 2nd Annual Danchuk Tri-Five. But knowing that many of you will got planned so far as well as some informa- Tri-Five Nationals. So much will be packed be coming from 100’s of miles away, we tion about cool things to do in and around into these two days - Friday night party and wanted to make sure you knew that Bowling Bowling Green, Kentucky. Please keep in reception, drag racing, car giveaway, gasser Green, Kentucky has so much more to offer mind that all of this information is subject gathering, autocross and swap meet. But than just a speedway. Camping, hiking, trails to change until the official announcements. most importantly is two days of comraderie and rivers, museums, amusement and water To keep abreast of the latest visit: http:// with fellow Tri-Five enthusiasts, industry lead- parks and much more make Bowling Green, bit.ly/2016-Danchuk-Tri-Five-Nationals-Info ers, vendors and 100’s (more like a couple Kentucky a great summer destination for TRI-FIVE INFO AT-A-GLANCE thousand) of Tri-Five Chevy’s. A complete more than just a Tri-Five enthusiast. We’ve • Friday and Saturday August 12,13, 2016 spectrum of Tri-Fives will be on put together this handy guide for the show • Beech Bend Raceway, Bowling Green KY display, from the meticulous to better help you plan or decide whether to • Website: THETRIFIVEnatiONALS.COM original to the out of come to what is shaping up to be the largest • Phone: (855) 567-1957 (of course) this world custom and gathering of Tri-Fives in history. We strongly • $65 To Register Car everything in between believe you won’t be disappointed! will be at this show. • $20 Daily Admission Only Whether you’re bringing • March 31st, 1,100+ Tri-Fives your classic or just coming already registered to admire, you will not be disappointed with the number of vehicles, And NEW, LOWER PRICES Are Coming - See Page 8!! 2016 Newsletter 22.2.indd 1 4/4/16 10:45 AM This is what’s Happening at the Nationals! THE GOLDEN STAR HOLLEY TRI-FIVE DRAG RACING TOP 25 CAR SHOW AUTO GIVEAWAY CAR This year along with the exhibition and New for 2016, Lokar Performance Products heads up “Fun Runs” there will be a DOT will present the Top 25 Car Show. The win- Stock Bracket Class, Junior Eliminator ners of the Top 25 will be chosen on Friday Bracket Class and a Top Eliminator Bracket and parked in a special area on Saturday. Class. Winners will receive a trophy & Then, the winners of the Top 25 will pick, $500.00 cash prize. Top Eliminator Winner by silent ballot, the Eddie Motorsports will also receive a custom Tri-Five Nationals Fabulous Five. From the Fabulous Five a The 2016 Golden Star Auto Giveaway Car Top Eliminator Winners Jacket and Runner- panel of 3 will pick the winner of the 2016 will be a 1956, of course, with a Vortech Ups will receive a Trophy & $250.00 cash Tri-Five of the Year award presented by the Supercharged engine. We can’t wait to prize. All racing will be 1/4 mile and full American Tri-Five Association. For more see it finished. Check http://bit.ly/2016- NHRA rules will apply. Get more informa- information and a list of the other awards Nationals-Giveaway-Car-Info, for the latest tion and NHRA Rules for the Nationals on that will be presented check the web at updates. the web at https://www.thetrifivenationals. https://www.thetrifivenationals.com/tri- com/tri-five-drags.html five-chevy-car-show.html THE HEACOCK CLASSIC CRUISES TO THE NATIONALS VIKING PERFORMANCE OTHER AWARDS INCLUDE: The Heacock Classic Cruises to the Nation- AUTOCROSS American Tri-Five Association: als will be returning. Details have not been The Viking Performance Autocross will re- Tri-Five of the Year Eddie Motorsports: announced but our understanding is that it turn with a new and improved track for 2016. Fabulous Five will be very similar to last year. Currently Designed by the SCCA, test your car on Cragar Wheels: rally points are still being determined. Visit this fun, competitive and safe course. Get Heritage Award https://www.thetrifivenationals.com the latest information on the web at http:// Axalta Coating Systems: bit.ly/2016-Nationals-Autocross-Info Best Paint Award 55-56-57 CHEVROLET FANS Fat Man Fabrications: FACEBOOK PAGE SWAP MEET IDIDIT SPECIALTY PARKING AREA Best Engineering Award The Swap Meet for 2016 will be sponsored New for 2016 will be the Ididit Specialty John’s Industries: by Steve Blades’ 55, 56, 57 Chevrolet Fans Parking Area on Saturday. This area will Hole Shot Hero Award CARS Inc.: Facebook Page and promises to be big- be for those whose cars are “Built, Not Best Interior Award ger than last year. With 16,400 Facebook Bought” and a celebration of the hobby- Vintage Air: fans for the page to date you can be sure ists who did it themselves. Space will be Coolest Tri-Five that there will be plenty of parts, manuals, limited and details will be announced as Classic Instruments: memorabilia and high performance goodies they become available. Visit http://bit. Excellence in Design Award available. Get more information on the web ly/2016-Danchuk-Tri-Five-Nationals-Info Classic Performance Products: at https://www.thetrifivenationals.com/ for current information. Stop You in Your Tracks Award swap-meet.html SPEEDWAY GASSER GATHERING The Speedway Gasser Gathering will return in 2016 at its new location inside the oval track. Park your car along with other new and historic Gassers. Get the latest information at https://www.thetri- fivenationals.com/gasser-gathering.html COKER Tire “CELEBRATION OF THE 60 YEARS OF THE 56 Chevy” There will be a special parking area, sponsored by Coker Tire in celebration of the 1956’s 60th Anniversary for all factory appearing 1956 Chevys. We encourage all classic ‘56’s to park here to celebrate! 2 Danchuk Update 22.2 2016 Newsletter 22.2.indd 2 4/4/16 10:45 AM This is what’s Happening at the Nationals! Other Important Information: TICKETS, REGISTRATION AND THESE CHANGES WILL BE THANK YOU TO OUR AWESOME PACKET PICK-UP IMPLEMENTED FOR 2016 SPONSORS WHO HELP MAKE THIS The packets will be mailed to American We appreciate all the creative criticism we GREAT EVENT HAPPEN!!! Tri-Five Association members and Drag received after the 2015 show and took your - Woody’s Hot Rodz - Advanced Plating Racers ONLY. Others can pick up their concerns seriously, so this year we’ve made - Axalta packets from the Sloan Convention center the following changes: - Bowling Green Tourism Thursday August, 11th, 8am-8pm. You can - Cars Inc also pick up your packet and register at Hours for the 2016 event will be 8 am thru - Classic Performance Products - Coker Tire Beech Bend Raceway on Friday 8am-5pm 6 pm on both Friday and Saturday. Gates - Cragar Wheels and Saturday 8am-12pm. To avoid long will open promptly at 8am. The official - Eddie Motorsports lines for admission only (no car), you can event schedule has yet to be announced. - Ed Rinke Performance also purchase a 2-day spectator pass for - Fatman Fabrications - Golden Star $40 (includes Thursday BBQ and Corvette More trashcans and shaded hospitality areas can be expected for 2016. - Heacock Insurance Museum discount) at the Sloan Center on - Holley Thursday, August 11, 2016 . - Ididit Golf Carts… Anyone wishing to get a Golf - John’s Industries HAPPENING’s BEFORE THE SHOW: Cart for the event are urged to call Saylors - Lokar - National Corvette Museum Golf Carts at 270.563.4183 or visit them on - Photosports USA WEDNESDAY NIGHT: the web at http://saylorsgolfcarts.com and - ProQ In downtown Bowling Green there will be a reserve one so you will not be disappointed. - Speedway Fan Fest with the live music, food and local - Viking Performance shop specials. A cruise-in sponsored by - Vintage Air Cruisin’ for a Cure – who is also our charity This could be YOU!. for the show. SPACE IS LIMITED. THURSDAY @ SLOAN CONVENTION CENTER: • Packet Pick-up and Registration from 8-8 for all those registered by Friday 8/3/16. • Merchandise available - avoid standing in the sun and get your gear in air conditioning. • Woman’s World Thursday 8-8 and Friday 8-3 – Open to public. • Hot Dogs, Baseball, Apple Pie & Chev- rolets – free meal to pass holders and an outdoor band from 7 - 11. FRIDAY NIGHT PARTY AND RECEPTION Returning for 2016 will be the Friday Night Party and Reception, being held at the Sloan Convention Center which adjoins the host hotel, The Holiday Inn, Bowling Green. Party is from 8 pm to midnight, August 12th and will feature music by The Tailfins.