Post-Bash Smash

There were a few interesting transplants, including Alan Tangen's '85 Monte Carlo, which had the benefit of a 383 L98 TPI motor out of an '88 Camaro.

Anthony Ferguson's 1980 Malibu sported a TPI 305, a 700-R4, a slick paint job, and Cragar S/Ss. The Warminster, PA-native was eliminated in the first round of Radial Tire B2 class, but we give him an "A" for effort and looks.

Alcohol injection was all the rage among the turbo 3.8s on hand, including Wes Dalrymple's mid 11-second TTA, which boasts an upgraded turbo pumping out 18 psi, and a 12-bolt.

Frank DeNinno, of Blackwood, NJ, made it all the way to the third round before being eliminated in Radial Tire B1 by Eric Fischer's '98 Vette (the eventual winner). A GTQ72 turbo and Big Stuff 3 are responsible for making this '92 Typhoon one of the fastest in the country, running a best of 10.76 at 128 mph. However, on race day he managed only an 11.01 at 125.

Now that's a spicy meatball! Carnage is always good for the spectators, bad for the participants.

Fresh from the paint shop, ESP Products' shop car came to demonstrate just how potent its twin-turbo kit can be. Unfortunately, they arrived too late to register for the GMHTP classes, but still managed to get in a few 10-second passes on E-town's sticky track.

Larry Bodine, of Hammonton, NJ, made some of the most dramatic launches on the day. However, his '99 TA was eliminated in Round 1 of the Quick Time 8. Larry's 10.89 at 127 mph is impressive in most circles, but not this one.

Tom Sherer, of King of Prussia, PA, was one of several FWD GM owners, sporting his 2004 Grand Prix GT. While it began life naturally aspirated, a Car Tuning turbo kit pumping out 9 psi has helped him go 13.4 at 105 mph.