A '66 Chevy II Finally Comes to Life

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It’s a Wrap! fter today, another season of Flashlight Drags® will be in the rearview Amirror. As of this writing, Aug 31st, we have had the best summer ever in Greene County at the Waynesburg Airport. Best can be defined several different ways. In my definition, racer feedback, media reactions, and smiles from those in attendance at the Flashlight Drags are the primary indicators. I’ll list just a few other things that made this the best for me:

Michael Schindel, editor GREENE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PAM SNYDER, ARCHIE TRADER, AND CHUCK MORRIS. Their support made the new pavement improvement happen. This was a significant safety improvement, and it also improved traction in the process; GREENE COUNTY PARKS DIRECTOR JAKE BLAKER. Jake and his crews take great care of the airport and facilitate so many behind-the-scenes activities before, during, and after the event; WAYNESBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT. Their early morning setup of the Jersey barriers, which provides for everyone’s protection, is greatly appreciated; TITLE SPONSOR JACK’S EXCAVATING. For the second season, Mr. Jack Pratt stepped up as the title sponsor. His continued support gave us the ability to begin the season with a major marketing and advertising push; SUPPORTING SPONSORS: Rodeheaver’s Hot Rod & Auto Repair, John’s Sales and Service, OST Dyno, Chuck Carnahan and State Farm Insurance, CS Tire, Spray-it-Racing, Snyder Performance Engineering, Talk Hot Rods, Greene County Tourist Agency, Observer Reporter, Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, and CarCruises.com; CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS: Elmer’s Engines, Royprographics, Apex Performance, WVstreets.com, Race to Victory Ministries and Rev. Ray; OUR RACERS. Without their participation, passion, talent, creativity, and sportsmanship, the Flashlight Drags would fade away. These people are amazing. You need to see them in action to fully understand the extent of their commitment to the sport of drag racing; THE FANS! This die-hard group of people converts a lonely airport in Greene County, PA into the area’s largest, grassroots Motorsports Tailgate Party & Drag Race. Month after month, the race fans show up and endure relentless heat, loud cars, tire smoke, and us on the usually-inadequate PA system; THE VENDORS who helped to establish the new Vendor Midway at the races; And last but not least, THE FLASHLIGHT DRAG CREW AND THEIR FAMILIES. These folks try their very best to produce a safe and friendly experience for everyone If you were there, thanks for taking part. I hope you enjoyed the ride. We look forward to seeing you next summer at the Flashlight Drags in Greene County. Yes, we have been invited back for 2013! From all of us, thanks for everything, and as Hersch always says, “be careful in the Hot Rod.” See you at the track, Photography by Michael Schindel Dan Dishart Publisher Publication design by Altered Gas Performance Events, LLC FLD Bill Bingham

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Here’s how it works If you are new to these events, the following information will help you to understand the rules.

marks the tenth year of the Flashlight Simple Rules Drags. We’ve had tons of fun and made tons 2012of new friends. We’ve received great exposure through These events are intended for street cars the media, and enjoyed national coverage in Hot Rod and trucks only! Magazine (February, 2008). Unfortunately, the FAA wasn’t too pleased with our use of several airports in • SAFETY FIRST! the region and threatened to pull federal funding from • Have fun – this is a family-friendly event any airport allowing the races to continue. Apparently, • 1/8 mile distance – 660 feet of the fastest the FAA guys didn’t know the Greene County Com- pavement in Greene County missioners. The Commissioners pushed back! • Valid Driver’s License Jake Blaker boldly made the statement: “You’ll be rac- • Proof of Insurance ing in Greene County.” And here we are! • Current State Inspection (if a PA car) How do I find someone to race? • DOT Tires This is the number one question. Finding a race part- • Burn Outs – Designated Area only ner isn’t hard … someone will usually find you. If you • No Passengers (except Parade Lap) don’t have a race partner, simply drive up to the stag- ing lane and follow the signs to Singles Lane. This lane • Racers must sign Greene County Waiver is set aside for racers who don’t have a partner or just • Convertibles – tops up or bring a helmet want the thrill of racing anyone who pulls up next to • Speed limit in the spectator return him or her, just like “street racing.” lane 25 MPH There is no limit to the number of races you can run. Our format is simple: win or lose a race, get back in

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Waynesburg Gates open at Noon Racing from 2pm to 6pm Sunday, May 21 Sunday, June 24 Sunday, July 22 Sunday, August 26 Saturday, September 8 Pittsburgh Int’l Race Complex Racing starts after the PGV event “Like” us on SPECIAL EVENT Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Saturday, July 14

line and do it again. One year we gave an award to a Top Street – these racers are our true street cars, racer for running 37 times in one day. usually made in the USA Grudges Races Big Dog – you’ll know these cars when people say, “That can’t be a street car!” Some grudge matches actually go back years – maybe even decades. These races happen in several different Top Tuner – sometimes called imports, usually a less ways: than 8 cylinder under the hood, in the trunk, or even behind the back seat • Any racer can call out any other racer and get in line Street Truck – this is a new class, and as the name implies, it’s for trucks. This will be a wild class. • Any fan can call out a race – notify the DJ and we will call out the cars for you Rain Out Policy • A grudge match may happen spontaneously as All Sunday Rain Outs will be rescheduled for the fol- anticipation in line grows lowing Sunday. If the event gets rained out after we start, keep your numbered and dated ticket for admis- Who is the fastest? sion for the following Sunday. No one will be admitted This is a hard question to answer. We try to stay away free of charge without a rain check ticket. from putting cars into classes, and for the most part, NOTE: The Saturday, September 8th race, will not be we don’t classify racers. But everyone asks, “Who is rescheduled. the fastest?” It must be a result of good old American competition. So, we give out 8 PINK SLIPS for four different vehicle types: Michael and Turk presiding over a mandatory drivers’ meeting

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A ‘66 Chevy II Finally Comes To Life By Michael Schindel

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o quote Tom Bucuren, “I’ve been lucky enough to have built some Treally nice cars, but I’ve waited a lifetime for this one.” Tom is 62 and has just taken delivery of a car he has owned for the last fifteen years. I’ll explain: The car pictured here is a 1966 Chevy II. Until last year it was a stock, black Nova. Tom had a vision for what this Nova should look like. He wanted it to be perfect, so he contracted Bruce Harvey of Pro Comp Custom in Glenshaw, PA to help make his vision a reality.

Bruce has a reputation as one of the top painters and builders in the country. So when the two of them got their heads together on this project, they planned every detail of the build. Bruce recounts, “When

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a guy saves this long for the car of his dreams, 1. 2. you can’t screw it up. It needs to be perfect.”

The paint is by PPG and applied by the Mas- ter, Bruce Harvey. Bruce has a few signature graphic treatments that he customizes for each of his creations. The paint and subtle graphics on Tom’s car must be seen in real life. The color changes by the minute. When we did the photo shoot (after the police of- 3. 4. ficer left the scene), the sun was setting, and the transformations were unbelievable. If you get a chance to see this car, take your time and study the paint work.

This is the ultimate ride for Tom. We all should be so lucky! FLD

1. Classic Nova II badge 2. A 434 ci Small Block, Shafiroff Ultra Street (details are secret at this time – it’s a street racer thing) 3. Two tone PPG Root Beer over Orange with the Bruce Harvey graphic treatment 4. Front End - Coil over Mustang rack and pinion 5. 6. 5. Rear End – Art Morrison 4 Link race chassis with a Ford 9” and 4:56 gears Transmission - by FTI is a Turbo 350 with a 4500rpm stall converter and trans brake 6. Gauges – by Classic Dash in stock locations with Autometer digital guages

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CLUB PROFILE The StangAlley Story tangAlley.com is a national Mustang site based Sin Pennsylvania. As our site banner reads … “Home for the Mustang Enthusiasts.” It’s free to join and everyone is welcome. We currently have over 130 members and we’re growing. Our members are spread out across the country from as far as Cali- fornia, Washington State, Michigan, Tennessee and Texas. We have a stronger member-base here in southwestern Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Lo- cally you could say we are more like a car club. We get together as often as we can. Area car shows are always fun and we really enjoy getting together at the Flashlight Drags.

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RIDING SHOTGUN Brian Longstreth Hometown: Waynesburg PA

Driver Profile: I’m 48 years old and have lived in Waynesburg PA all my Car Details life. I have two beautiful ladies in my life, my wife Mel- Year : 2010 | Make: Ford | Model: Mustang GT ody and my daughter Lindsey. I’m very lucky to have them support my Mustang addiction. Modifications How long have you been a “Flashlight Drags” racer? • ROUSH M90 Supercharger (435hp / 400lb-ft) This is my second season of racing and I’m hooked! • 3.55 Gears • SLP Loudmouth Axle Back Exhaust Likes - What’s not to like? I’m a Ford guy and enjoy rac- • Hoosier DOT Drag Radials mounted on ing other Mustangs but the excitement level really goes JEGS Sport Star Wheels up when I line up with a Camaro, Challenger or GTO. Win or lose… It’s a great time! She may not be the fastest… She may not have the most power… But she’s a whole lot of fun!

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Bill Shockley (aka No Burnout Bill) Hometown: Morgantown, WV

What are your goals? My goal for this car was simple, look good and have fun. Then, the FLD bug bit me, and the mods began. Car Details How long have you been a Flashlight Drag racer? Year : 2006 | Make: Ford | Model: GT convertible I attended my first event in 2008, and have participated in nearly every event since then. pulleys, cold air intake and tune, two step rev limiter, Modifications lower reared gear ratio, aluminum driveshaft and a The direction I have taken this car has been centered line lock to make those “No Burnouts” a little easier. on staying naturally aspirated and appearing stock. The After having FRPP cams installed, the car became a first thing I did was add some wider wheels and tires for little too loud for Michelle and I, so back on went the a little bling. The wifey didn’t want me spinning them at factory mufflers. Eventually, I plan on going with CNC the track and Hersch caught wind of it. Hence the nick- ported heads and an after market intake manifold to name, No Burnout Bill. I soon added Flowmaster muf- round out the list of modifications. Will I ever be done flers, headers and an off road H pipe. I have limited the with it? I doubt it, as long as the funds and Michelle’s mods to simple do it yourself type things. Under drive patience continue to hold up.

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Driver Profile: Having “grown up” at the old PID racetrack, I really missed the sights and sounds only a drag race can pro- vide. I like the Flashlight Drags because it gives drivers a great opportunity to test out their vehicles and their skills in a safe environment. But the additional element of the Flashlight drags that is so appealing to me person- Car Details ally is the family atmosphere and very friendly people. Year : 2004 | Make: Ford | Model: Mustang GT It is nice to have a place to take your family for an afternoon of fun. splitter, and BBK Sub frame connectors were added. Modifications For aesthetics Black Hawk has sequential tail lights Black Hawk is a 40th Anniversary 2004 Mustang GT. and Red Line quick lift hood shocks. Black Hawk was It has CompCams, HTM Stage 2 234/230-111 with tuned at Wolf Pack Speed 307 hp at rear wheels. .550/.500 lift. It also has an AccuFab 70mm throttle body with a BBK cold air intake, BBK long tube headers, BBK short H pipe. BBK under drive pulleys, and 3.73 Ford racing gears. It has SLP Pro mufflers, front and rear Co- bra R brakes, 18x9 Cobra R wheels. For better aerody- namics and handling an Eiback Pro lowering kit, front CONTINUED PAGE 18

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RIDING SHOTGUNCONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 David Linsbeck Hometown: Bridgeport, WV

Driver Profile: I purchased my 2011 Mustang GT California Special in July 2011. That same weekend, the Flashlight Drags were going on and I made my first passes with less than 500 Car Details miles on the car! Year : 2011 | Make: Ford | Model: Mustang GT Likes: What I love most about the Flashlight Drags are the people and ease of racing. It is nice to be able dials, Eibach lowering springs and MGW short throw to take your car and run all out—legally! The Flash- shifter. Future plans include a TVS 2300 supercharger. light Drags make it easy for anyone who wants to run FLD their car, whether they know anything about racing or not.

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n June 9 I hopped in the Chevy II and cruised Oon over to “Super Summit” in Tallmadge, Ohio. This event is Summit Racing’s annual celebration of everything high performance. “Super Summit” is held at Summit Racing Equipment’s world headquarters just off exit 29 of the Ohio turnpike. It features a huge car cruise, lots of vendor booths, Team Summit drag cars and 10% off everything in the retail store! Mark your calendar for next year. It’s a great day for all car enthusiasts, whether you are looking to buy or just looking.

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