Spinout at Brimfield

Joe’s 1928 Ford

Photos & words by Joe Secka

If you enjoy a traditional hot rod and custom car show, The Spinout is one you should be attending. The Spinner’s Car Club hosts their annual event at Gougler Park which is an easy access off of I-76 east of Akron and just south of Kent, Ohio.

This is a Pre-1968 event which certainly helps maintain the “tradition” from the early days of hot rodding. The location makes for a comfortable, relaxed setting where you can enjoy catching up with your gearhead buddies and checking out both new and old builds. Food and beverages were available in the building at the top of the hill.

The grounds are a little bit of a rolling property but there are numerous huge trees that provide shade from the sun. There are always a lot of vintage coupes and roadsters along with custom car builds at this show. The trophies were unique custom creations.

You can find info for the 2022 event on the club’s Facebook page. “The Spinner’s Car Club”

You will not regret attending this “classic” cruise!

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SPINOUT AT BRIMFIELD

Photos & words by Joe Secka

Photos & words by Joe Secka SPINOUT AT BRIMFIELD

1940 Ford Coupe ProStreet

Gary’s 1931 Ford

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NOSTALGIA SPRING FLING

Photos & words by John McCartney

Historic Island Dragway got their 2022 Nostalgia racing season off to a fine start with their Spring Fling. On a picture perfect day all sorts of cool vintage race cars came pouring into the gates of in Great Meadow, New Jersey to do battle and more important just have a fun day racing.

Much like back in the early days of drag racing and hot rodding, folks came out to spend the day at the drag strip racing and checking out all the cool cars that came out to take part in this nostalgia racing series. Island Dragway runs a number of these nostalgia events during their racing season. This series of events allows racers to bring out their rides and compete in a number of classes with a chance to take home a special awards in each of those classes.

One group that always is a part of the nostalgia events is the NETO better know as the North East Timing Organization. The fine folks at NETO can always be counted on for bring out a great selection of cars to do battle in two classes. For the 2022 season Hoffman’s Marina serves as the series sponsor, while at this Island Dragway event Prospect Automotive served as the sponsor in the Comp Class and the nostalgia class had T&E Racing as this events race sponsor. With a great turnout in both classes the nostalgia class got down to three racers before the rain put an end to racing action in that class. Alan Dwy, Bill Krause, and Ged Diemer were the racers left and you can bet that these three racers will get winners and runners up decided down the road at a future event. Lenny Datello took home the best reaction time in the nostalgia class with a perfect .000 reaction time. Over in the comp class the event was completed and the winner was Vinny Laurita taking the victory over Brian English. Vinny Laurita also took home the best reaction time in the comp class with his .023 time.

During the run of the event all sorts of classic muscle cars, vintage dragsters, gassers, and all sorts of other great hot rods took to the track to do battle. John Cerchio brought out his WarPath Buick Funny Car to do a little test and tuning much to the delight of all the fans and racers in attendance.

At all of the Island Dragway Nostalgia events there is always an area set aside for folks who just want to bring out their cars and put it on display. Inside the display one can found just about anything for folks to check out. From vintage Plymouth Superbird still with the widow price sticker still in tack and even signed by Richard Petty. Other muscle cars of years and models, vintage race cars could also be found in the show area.

There is much that can be said about the Island Dragway Nostalgia events, first it is the setting. Island Dragway remains much like it did back in the day from the iconic timing tower to the scenic backdrop all making these events have that real deal nostalgia feel. Perhaps this is why racers and fans make it point to head to Island Dragway each and every time that they have one of their Nostalgia show. Or maybe it is just the simple fact that when one enters Island Dragway they can be assured of seeing great racing and more important everyone has a fun time during the event. So if you enjoy great nostalgia racing and great vintage race cars make sure you check out Island Dragway in Great Meadows, New Jersey for one of their nostalgia event.