MAMA Sez! Volume 22, Issue 2 October, 2008 Serving Delmarva Modelers for 20 Years

This is the newsletter Toledo is in the Books of the Maryland Last month’s meeting month, ‘cause there’s Frazier, Ron Hamilton, Automotive Modelers was our 240th (!) as a nothin’ new out! Dave Schmitt, Rich Wil- Association club (as ‘Founding Fa- The raffle raised son, and Replicas & ther’ Norman Veber $109.50, while the door Miniatures Co. of MD. ‘Racy’ Photo Spread 1 pointed out!). In keeping box contributed MAMA Road Trip 2 with recent tradition, $118.00, Dawn and Tim Powers meanin’ we MORE BJ Insanity 4 provided two excellent made last Model T Centennial 4 cakes for our ravenous month’s rent. appetites. Kudos to Kudos to the fol- Critic’s Corner 5 Dawn and Tim—they lowing donors: T n T 6 went fast (pun intended!) Brad, Mike Du- Carpool Cruise? 8 and were delish!! laney, Bob Fos- Condolences 8 No reviews this ter III, Jerry Model Buffet 9 ers—such as the Bring in the Clowns! 9 ‘Racy’ Photo Spread?! Schumachers and Jensen Carroll $helby?! 10 Button—to shun the Tongues wagged this rather go naked than Let’s Go Racin’! 11 wearing of fur. week with the release of wear fur” advertising I think we all agree photos in Hello! maga- campaign. that to a person around 2008 Meeting Schedule zine, England’s celeb Tamara, 25, who is a here, we’d prefer to see Meetings are scheduled for tabloid. model and TV host, is the third Saturday of the month Tamara thusly clothed (unless noted otherwise). Do It seems as though among a growing cadre rather than, oh, Button. NOT assume meeting dates— Tamara Ecclestone, of F1 faithful and follow- (Thanks, Autoweek!) S confirm them with a club offi- daughter of Formula cer! One boss Bernie Ec- 8 January 19th 8 February 16th clestone, posed clothed 8 March 15th only in a checkered flag 8 April 19th as a way to raise aware- ! May 17th TE 8 NO ness for her ‘pet’ cause, 8 June 21st People for the Ethical 8 July 19th Treatment of Animals. 8 August 16th The photos will be used 8 September 20th 8 October 18th in the latest version of 8 November 15th the group’s “I would 8 December 20th Inclement weather phone MAMA Sez is the official monthly publication of the Maryland Automotive Modelers Association. All rights reserved. Articles as attributed by author and source, and may be reprinted with proper credit given. Opinions expressed are those of nobody of any number: (301) 474-5255. S importance. Any correspondence or contributions should be sent to: Timothy Sickle, 15905 Ark Court, Bowie, Maryland 20716. Page 2 MAMA Sez!

MAMA’s BoyZ Road Trip!

Recently, yours truly, sidekick and faithful companion Nick (no wait—that was Tonto!!), Dave Toups and Matt Guilfoyle made the short trek to Hershey for a visit to the Hershey AACA museum to take in several exhibits currently running including but not limited to motorcycles, Fins, and Harley Earl Turbine Cars. As is the case when more than one MAMA’s Boy gets together, a good time was had by all. Check out a few of the attached pix for proof. S

Firebird group shot via the Internet

Firebirds I, II, & III in all their glory! Seen a VW pickup lately?!?

Count ‘em—no less than 7 fins!! They ‘outfinned’ Cadillac!

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Road Trip (contd)

Motorcycles yer thing? They had ‘em!

How’s this for a kewl model display case?! Page 4 MAMA Sez!

MORE B-J Auction Insanity?!

For its inaugural auction in has been on display at the Peter- Vegas on Oct. 16th to 18th, Bar- sen Automotive Museum in LA rett-Jackson is rolling out the star for the past seven years. There is a power. A Porsche 911 Carrera purpose for the auction, aside Speedster owned by Nicholas from stars clearing out their ga- Cage will be up for auction. One rages. Most of the celebrities are of only 802 built, the car has a donating their proceeds to chari- Dodge Charger that raced at Bris- 3.2-liter engine connected to a ties. For example, hip-hop DJ tol and the No. 2 Dodge Charger five-speed manual, and only 1,200 Funkmaster Flex is selling his that raced at Las Vegas Motor miles on the ticker. Ironically, the 2006 Mustang GT to support the speedway this year. If the four- car was stolen from Cage while Juvenile Diabetes Research wheelers are too much for ya, a he was shooting “Gone in 60 Fund. Meanwhile, the judges of special two-wheeled vehicle is Seconds”—in which he portrays American Idol are autographing a sure to get some attention. “One a car thief—and later was recov- 2008 Shelby GT to benefit the Lili of the highlights of the show will ered. A 1980 Ford Mustang Claire Foundation. Even the surely be a Harley personally owned by Bette Davis also will be NASCAR boys are getting in on owned by the greatest daredevil on the block. The “Black Beauty” the action, selling the No. 7 ever and Las Vegas legend, Evil Knievel” Remember to tune in! S

Model T Centennial

Mark Fields, Ford’s president of the Americas, met with fans of the Model T at Ford headquarters at an earlier event. A 50-car motorcade of Model Ts hit the streets of Detroit recently as Ford celebrated 100 years of the iconic ride. The cars set off from Ford’s Dearborn, Mich., headquarters and made a stop at the Piquette Plant in Detroit, where production of the Model T started in 1908. The cars also stopped at other Ford historical sites, including the Henry Ford estate. Happy 100th Birthday, Model T! More than 15 million Model Ts were sold from 1908 to 1927, and it was the first car to bring afford- able transportation to the general public. In 1999, the Model T was named “Car of the Century” by a panel of journalists. There was also an all-day celebration of the Model T at the Antique Automobile Club of America Mu- seum in Hershey, Pa. The event was expected to have 50 Model Ts, ranging from rare, early versions with brass radiators to cars from the 1920s. Their website (www.aacamuseum.org) This sporty ‘Carpet Transport’ was spotted by may have some photo coverage— ace Philly BoyZ photog Fernando Roman en- check it out. S route to our last meeting! Tanks, Fernando! Volume 22, Issue 2 October, 2008 Page 5

esting machinery includ- “Critic’s Corner” ing but not limited to an ‘07 Mustang GT500, For something again a bit dif- Dodge Ram pickup (‘Hemi-fied’, ferent, how ‘bout a movie re- in my humble estimation!), a view?! Chrysler 300, a Boattail Riviera, The movie in question is and a Porsche 911. “Death Race” starring Jason Frankenstein (Jason’s char- Statham, Tyrese Gibson, Ian acter) drives the Mustang, while McShane, and Joan Allen. Tyrese drives the Ram. The Ram The premise is that of a NAS- would seem to have been the best CAR driver (Statham) ending up vehicle for this ‘sport,’ given it’s in jail for the murder of his wife size, and the cowcatcher on the and child. Coincidentally enough, front end. he ends up in the prison where With machine guns (‘offensive “Death Race” is to take place. The weapons’) and heavy-duty boiler idea is that if he wins enough of plate (‘defensive weapons’), this these races, that he becomes a free one doesn’t lack too much for ac- man. tion. It can be summed up by a This is a remake of sorts of line from Vin Diesel from the that cult classic, “Death Race movie “xXx” - “Make like a aspect of it is pure showmanship 2000,” starring none other than video game—blow shit up!” Nick (although, truth be told, these Sylvester Stallone and David Car- and I both in agreed as to how guys never once whined like any radine as ‘Frankenstein,’ a man much this movie resembled a NASCAR driver worth his salt!). in so many accidents, that he was NASCAR production—from the Visit the movie website— literally ‘put back together’ much beating and banging on each http://www.deathracemovie.net/ like ‘Frankie.’ other, to the whole carnival at- for more. Or, go see it for your- This movie used some inter- mosphere of the ‘Pay per View’ self. Look out, Stallone and Car- radine. Just our two cents! S

weekly hour-long car commercial! ONE thinks that it is the greatest Part Deux And it’s on twice a week, too! thing since sliced bread! Again, The car still talks (with Val our two cents! S And what about the remake of Kilmer’s help). Where else that eighties icon, Knight Rider?! can you see KITT A story about Michael Knight, ‘a ‘transform’ into a Ford man who does not exist’ in a F150 pickup?!? Let’s not high-tech crime fighting Trans even get into his Am. ‘tooneresque’ neon lighting This one is REALLY out and ‘Super Pursuit mode’ there. They kept most of the story including a faux super- line, but they just couldn’t leave charger on the hood, and well enough alone. They felt that Dodge Daytona-style rear KITT needed a makeover. With wing! Sad to say they the Firebird no longer in produc- shoulda passed on this re- tion, at this point, I have to as- make. Or, better yet, maybe sume that Ford stepped up and they shoulda used a new paid big bucks to get the starring Camaro?! After all, EVERY- role in what now amounts to a Page 6 MAMA Sez!

Catalog Car. BMW’s redesigned Volt’s powertrain, it will have its This n That 7-series sedan makes the Neiman own design, he said. The vehicles Marcus holiday list. Got a could have similar silhouettes that New Stuff Comin’ Soon? $160,000 budget (?!) for someone provide aerodynamic advantages. As you all know (or maybe you special this holiday season? Then But “it’s not a badge vehicle, don’t), the International Hobby you can wrap up your shopping definitely not,” Demant said. Expo is this weekend. This is next week—if you’re fast enough Leading up to the arrival of the where we could see some an- to nab a special edition of the new Opel version, GM reps will be nouncements of plastic and die- BMW 7-series sedan from the N- working on developing the cast goodies for next year. Hold M gift catalog. The deal includes a Eurpoean infrastructure to allow your breath, and pray for your vacation through the south of for charging of the vehicle. ‘Grail’…Fins in the Mail! On France next April. But only 31 Though the Volt’s range can be October 3 in Carlisle, PA, the copies of the special-edition 750iL extended by a gas engine, GM is Postal Service™ issued 42–cent will be available—and the targeting it to daily commuters “America on the Move: 50s Fins ordering lines who can operate and Chrome” commemorative open at noon the car on electric Eastern on power alone for Thursday, Oct. as far as 40 miles 16. The N-M cars a day. The are customized lithium ion with a black battery then can exterior and be recharged champagne- overnight. The colored interior…100 mpgs?!? Society of Automotive Engineers The Chevy Volt could be on its would not classify the Volt as an way to being the first mass- electric vehicle. SAE defines a produced vehicle rated at 100 hybrid as having two energy mpg or more. To ensure that hap- sources, such as gasoline and elec- stamps in five designs, designed pens, GM is asking the EPA to tricity. The Volt has both…Merry by Carl T. Herrman of Carlsbad, declare the Volt an electric vehicle Christmas?! GM is ending California. The stamps feature for regulatory purposes. GM production of its slow-selling paintings by renowned automobile spokesman Rob Peterson said the mid-sized SUVs on Dec. 23, two illustrator Art M. Fitzpatrick of California Air Resources Board years earlier than announced in Carlsbad, California. This is the has given the Volt preliminary June. GM is pulling ahead the second issuance in the America on certification as an electric. A gov- closure of its Moraine, Ohio, the Move series. The pane fea- ernment rating of more than 100 assembly plant because of market tures the following classic Ameri- mpg would give GM invaluable conditions. Moraine builds the can cars: ‘59 Cadillac Eldorado, marketing ammunition and would TrailBlazer/TrailBlazer SS, GMC ‘57 Studebaker Golden Hawk, be a boost for company compli- Envoy and Envoy Denali and ‘57 Pontiac Safari, ‘57 Lincoln ance with fuel economy stan- Saab 9-7X. In June, GM said it Premiere, and a ‘57 Chrysler dards…GM Copycat? Opel, GM’s would close Moraine in 2010 or 300C. The previous issue of European brand, will sell its own sooner. The closing will idle about America on the Move was 2005’s version of the Chevy Volt plug-in 1,100 hourly workers. An 37–cent ‘50s Sporty Cars, which just months after the Volt’s additional 100 salaried employees featured: ‘52 Nash Healey, ‘53 promised on-sale date in late work there. Negotiations are under Corvette, ‘53 Stude- 2010, said Hans Demant, way to determine whether workers baker Starliner, ‘54 Kaiser Darrin, managing director of Opel. would be offered buyouts and and a ‘55 Ford Thunderbird… Though the Opel will share the (Continued on page 7) Volume 22, Issue 2 October, 2008 Page 7

Tenn., dealership will be closed or manual is standard, while a four- T n T (contd) sold. Calls to the dealership were speed automatic is optional. It not answered Wednesday. The goes on sale next spring… (Continued from page 6) company began in Columbus in Conversely…according to the retirement incentives that were 1919, founded by W.T. Heard Sr. website GM Inside News, the offered to employees in June… It developed into the country’s program to develop the next-gen Whatever Floats Yer Boat! A biggest Chevrolet dealer for years Kappa platform for the Solstice/ Swedish company called and runs dealerships in Georgia, Sky replacements has been Vizualtech has come up with a Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, shelved. The reason? Money. Texas and Nevada. But Surprised? With GM losing the souring economy billions, there’s no room for brought less demand for money-losing programs. And new cars and GMAC re- Kappa reportedly loses an eye- cently eliminated Bill popping $10,000 per car. That’s Heard’s credit for inven- on cars where the sticker price tory. Bill Heard faced a starts around $20,000. Kappa is $50 million deceptive ad- expensive in part because GM vertising lawsuit and was uses hydroforming technology to bombarded with a litany make many parts, including the of complaints from con- frame. Hydroforming is good for speedboat based on the Audi R8. sumers in the states making strong, lightweight parts, The design cues come through in where it operated. According to its but it is expensive. That is a the exhaust pipes, vents and even website, Bill Heard sells “around greater problem now that the cash the stern. Vizualtech says the boat $2.5 billion” worth of vehicles a geyser from pickup and SUV sales would use a biodiesel V10 marine year and employs more than is down to barely a trickle. Still, engine, or smaller, twin 320-hp 3,500. GM may try to reopen the cars’ demise won’t be diesels. On the side, the hull gets these dealerships as independent immediate. The Solstice, the first panels, similar to those on the R8. dealers. So long…Daewoo of the group, launched for the The materials would be strong and Rebadged as Aveo Rebadged as 2006 model year and isn’t due for lightweight, which would help the Pontiac G3?! GM’s ‘Excitement major changes until the 2013 boat reach a top speed of about Division (?!)’ is getting a Chevy model year. And there’s always 110 mph. By comparison, the Aveo. GM will bolster the Pontiac the chance GM could move them 420-hp, the wheeled version of the lineup next spring with the to another platform, or pull the R8 can run to a top speed of 187 addition of the G3. As the name next Kappa program off the shelf. mph. Up front, the Audi influence suggests, the G3 is smaller than Right now, though, the Solstice on the nautical R8 is less apparent, the G5. It is powered by a 1.6-liter and Sky look like one-hit and it looks like, well, a boat. four-cylinder engine that rated at wonders. Again, surprised? We Vizualtech specializes in technical 106 hp. GM says the car is rated at are talkin’ GM here., go figure illustration, advertising and 27 mpg in city driving and 34 mpg custom design. It was founded in on the highway. A five-speed (Thanks to the Washington Times, ‘99 by Bo Zolland, and its autoweek.com, and other Internet automotive projects have included sources for this insanity! Ya just work for Mopar. Let’s see cant make some of this up!! somebody build THIS one!… Thanks also to those of you in the Another Victim.. Auto dealer Bill Peanut Gallery who have Heard Enterprises Inc. recently attempted to help me entertain shuttered all of its 13 stores. It’s y’all by sending stuff along—I not clear whether the Collierville, ‘preciate it!) S Page 8 MAMA Sez!

‘Carpool Cruise?!’

On September 28, Charlie & a mental picture Catherine Magers won a trophy you want to for their ‘69 Chevelle SS 396 at form or story the Chrome City Cruise, which you want to benefits the school for mentally hear. The really challenged children. The cruise cool thing about was a combined biker/cool car the cruise was cruise which runs from various that we had a starting points in Maryland and complete, non- Delaware and ends at the Benedic- stop, on-ramps tine School in Ridgely, Md. on the closed, no red Eastern Shore. lights, no toll My wife and I had the honor booths police go to: http://public.fotki.com/ of riding on the cruise with the escort all the way to the Benedic- mamaprez/car-shows-2008/ Magers in the back seat of the tine School. chrome-city-ride-fo/ Chevelle. It’s been MANY years Here’s the shot of Charlie and Thanks again Charlie. since I’ve climbed into the back Catherine with their trophy. seat of a 2-door Chevy and it’s not To see the rest of the pictures Lyle & Lee WillitsS

team in the Rolex 24 at Daytona Condolences when he claimed a GTS class vic- tory with co-drivers Tom Kendall, Actor and racer Paul New- Mike Brockman and . man died last month of cancer at The 24-hour races at Le Mans and the age of 83 at his home in West- Daytona are considered the two port, Conn. biggest professional road course In his club and professional races in the world. career at Lime Rock, Newman set three track records and won sev- eral races, including an SCCA North Atlantic Road Racing Championship race in a Camaro on Sept. 29, ‘07. Among the re- cords and wins is a Trans-Am re- cord and one Trans-Am triumph at Lime Rock. In ‘86, he clinched His passion for motorsports his fourth national championship. which started as a race car driver Newman’s professional road in the ‘69 movie “Winning” took racing career also included po- him down another path―team dium finishes at the world’s big- owner. In ‘82, Newman and Carl gest events. He finished second in Haas co-founded Newman/Haas/ the ‘79 24 Hours of Le Mans in Lanigan Racing, an open-wheel Dick Barbour’s Porsche 935. In team that competed in Champ Car ‘95 Newman (then 70!) became and CART before going to Indy- the oldest driver of a winning Car full time for ‘08. Paul, you will be missed. S Volume 22, Issue 2 October, 2008 Page 9

skits to sell at the next meetings, in a future column! Model Buffet $65.00 each (NO shipping!). I’d also like to thank Howard As you can hopefully see by for providing me with the info on Talk about your ‘no frills’ op- the enclosed photo, Historic Rac- his ‘utilitarian’ conversion on this erations! This month, we look at ing Miniatures (a.k.a. HRM, Har- Ford, giving interested parties a yet another MAMA’s Boy with old Bradford, President!) has been chance to build a ‘mainstream’ some resin on the market. Why do workin’ hard on that engine pro- car—something apart from the I describe him as ‘no frills,’ you ject for the new Fujimi 250 GTO crowd, something different. Con- ask? Simply this—Howard (as discussed last month). You tact him if it floats yer boat! S Weinstein has no company, and can get ‘em either from Brad or no website. What he does have is Replicas & Miniatures Company Historic Racing Miniatures a ‘71 Galaxie sedan transkit. The of MD. Harold Bradford at 14008 Adkins kit consists of body, hood, dash, For info on pricing, shipping, Road, Laurel, MD 20708 firewall, clear headlights, red tail and handling, contact Harold or historicracingminia- lights, chrome-plated wheel cov- Norm. [email protected] ers, grille & bumpers, and uses the As usual, a special thanks goes Missing Link Resin AMT ‘70 Galaxie as a donor kit. to Matt Guilfoyle for creating this Kevin Lutz, [email protected] These will be available from monster of a column. If you see http://www.missinglinkrc.com/ Missing Link for $65.00 + ship- something you like, contact the Replicas & Miniatures Co. of ping. To order or get more info, company. If you find something MD visit their website (see sidebar). that everyone might want to know Norman Veber, 210 Roosevelt Or, Howard has three full tran- about, send it to me for inclusion Ave, Glen Burnie, MD 21061S

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Shelby American Automobile Club.” It depends Carroll $helby?! on who you talk to from here on out as to how the story twists and turns. Shelby claims that the club, Our resident Ford-natic Rich Wilson provided me led by national directors Rick Kopec, Ken Eber, with 85-year-old Carroll Shelby’s (as of Jan. 11, and Howard Pardee, has failed to provide proof or 2008) ‘busy’ calendar year of 2007. Read on: liability insurance, hasn’t provided quarterly and • A press release trumpeted the release of a Shelby annual sales reports, and is late in producing a new motorcycle, while seeming to gloss over the last Shelby registry, the last one being produced in ‘97. Shelby cycle made by Titan, which was quickly Shel’ wants documents, merchandise, and personal forgotten memorabilia returned. Shel’ also says that there • He announced that his Shelby Terlingua Racing are advertising revenues, sponsorships, and money Team was being revived and would find its way made at the annual SAAC conventions, and that back into the spotlight, but he neglected to say 5,000 members of SAAC who pay almost how $250,000 in dues each year, seem to receive just • He had severed his licensing agreement with one mediocre publication and a few classified ad Unique Performance, the bankrupt builder of high- newsletters. He also complains that SAAC has not dollar ‘Continuation’ Shelby Mustangs paid their annual $1 licensing fee for the last nine • He prevailed in court over Wilhelm Motor Works, years. for building what Selby said were unauthorized In November, Shelby proclaimed an annual Ford copies of his cars show in Tulsa, OK will henceforth be known as • He was again sued by Denice Halicki, widow of the Team Shelby Nationals, and that Team Shelby the producer of the original Gone in 60 Seconds is the only club officially recognized for all vehi- movie for leading what her lawyers say is “an im- cles built by Shelby. proper and malicious scheme For SAAC, it appears to be busi- to manufacture, market, and ness as usual with their annual sell knockoffs” of the film’s convention. They are, however, star, Eleanor hoping all members will take a • He was involved in a weird stand by donating to a legal de- claim filed by aftermarket fense fund for the coming court company Kar Kraft about the battle, which some have compared company’s ability to keep and to a ‘hostile takeover.’ use a batch of GT500 badges Shelby wants his legacy left in the it bought from Ford hands of his family and REAL enthusiasts, and that it is his right • He defended himself against to stop letting someone use his claims that his charity, Carroll name and the name of his legacy Shelby Children’s Foundation, company (Shelby American). worth about $2.9 million in When they refuse to listen to him ‘05, with expenses of about or abide by the licensing agree- $1.2 million from ‘02 to ‘05, ment terms. paid out less than $100,000 in Final word from a SAAC mem- charitable grants. ber—”I hereby proclaim that in • Finally, and most importantly, the future, when we refer to our he got into a pissing contest chicken farmer from Texas, with the Shelby American they’ll spell it like this: $helby.” Automobile Club (http:// Thanks to Rich for the article. I www.saac.com/). Or, as Most likely the way the Shelby would credit the source, but I don’t Shelby refers to them, “the Club of America feels about Car- know where it came from. S group formerly known as the roll Shelby?!? Volume 22, Issue 2 October, 2008 Page 11

Proceeds benefit the United Way. [email protected], or Jerry One of the largest shows in Mary- Quick, (757) 468-6854, tamsmod- land so don’t miss it! Info: Jim at [email protected]. Oct. 18th—UPS Car, Truck and (301)390-9085, or (301)741-3721 Nov. 8th—LIARS Model Car Motorcycle Show from 10 AM to Oct. 18th—TAMS 16th Annual Challenge, at the Freeport Recrea- 5 PM at 14841 Switzer Lane in model car/truck contest & swap tion Center, 130 East Merrick Rd., Laurel, MD. General admission is meet at VFW Post 4809, 5728 Freeport, NY 11520. Special $2 (under 12 free). Dyno runs, Bartee St., Norfolk, VA. Hosted Theme Class—1958 (50th Anni- live bands all day, magic and illu- by the Tidewater Automotive versary of the model car). Info: sionist show, comedy, Halloween Modelers’ Society, the Show Rich Argus, (516) 884-2270, Costume contest and Trick or Theme is “All in a Row” (no [email protected], or mem- Treat trail for the kids, Moon- ‘Vees’, Wankels, or jets! Straight bers.aol.com/liarscc, bounce, carnival rides, games, cylinder configurations). Info: [email protected]. monster trucks and much more! Greg Layton, (757) 548-0764, Ta Ta for Now! S

son is still to be decided. “A.J. ishes of 20th or better. In an effort Let’s Go Racin’! is a talented driver and we really to continue the development of the enjoyed working with him,” No. 84 team, Skinner, who serves Helio Castroneves, the two- said Jay Frye, VP and GM of as a mentor for Allmendinger and time Indy 500 winner and TV RBRT. “He’s come a long way in development driver , “Dancing With the Stars” champ, just two years and we wish him will drive the No. 84 during this was indicted recently on tax eva- nothing but the best.” Allmend- week’s test at Lowe’s Motor sion and tax fraud charges, ac- inger didn’t qualify for the first Speedway. Racing Team cused of using offshore accounts three races of the season and was will have three cars at the Char- to hide millions of dollars in in- replaced by Mike Skinner for the lotte test, including Speed in the come from the Internal Revenue next five. Since taking control of No. 82, in the No. Service. the No. 84 in Race 9 at Talladega, 83 and Skinner. An announcement The 33-year-old driver is Allmendinger has an average fin- regarding the team’s ‘09 driver charged with conspiracy and six ish of 26.6 with a 10th-place fin- lineup will come at a later date. counts of tax evasion for purport- ish at Indianapolis and nine fin- Later, dudes! S edly failing to report to the IRS about $5.5 million in income be- tween 1999 and 2004, according to court documents. Each count carries a maximum five-year prison sentence. Thanks to the LA Times website (http:// www.latimes.com/) for the scoop. According to .com, Team and driver A.J. Allmendinger have agreed to part ways after the ‘08 season. All- mendinger, who is in his second Cup Series season driving the No. 84 Toyota, is 37th in points and will race in Sunday’s Camping World RV 400 at Kansas Speed- way, although the rest of the sea- r of the ’81 Firebird Formulas and T/As, This is the newslette e Modelers Maryland Automotiv Classifieds Polar Lights funny cars, empty Association Pontiac kit boxes. Would also like to buy or borrow old AMT/MPC/ Chapter Contact: WANTED: I’m gonna do the Timothy Sickle equivalent of throwing chum into Monogram/Revell model car 15905 Ark Court shark-infested waters, if you’ll catalogs. Contact Tim Sickle at Bowie, Maryland 20716 Phone: 301-249-3830 pardon the analogy. I am looking [email protected], or see me at Email: [email protected] tro purchase mint, unbuilt GTOs, a meeting. specifically ‘68 MPC hardtops WANTED: Several Revell- MAMA’s BoyZ do it in scale! and convertibles, and ‘71 Monogram “Stars & Stripes” hardtops. I also have an extensive Corvettes (ex-John Greenwood collection to trade from, including racer). Contact Harold Bradford but not limited to some mint, at (301) 604-8591. unbuilt kits such as an MPC ‘71 “New” Stuff this month: Demon, and ‘77 Volare. Also want 5-spoke & Minilite-style SFujimi Ferrari 250 wheels, in both 1/32nd and 1/24th GTO and/or 1/25th scales, Revell SModel King 1/32nd scale ‘70 Trans Chevelle stock car Am kits, ‘84-’87 We’re on the web! SRevell ‘69 Camaro MPC Fieros, and ‘70 - http://www.mamasboyz.org/ Snap kit SRevell Assorted Star Wars Fighters Directions

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