WHERE W ERE YOU IN…? November
By Debra Starbird Vogele
T he 12th Western
hit with members, many were asking for a return engagement in ’89! Also covered in the issue, 1,157 street rods attended the 5th Southwest Nationals in Dallas, TX, held at Southfork Ranch of the TV series “Dallas.” Participants
Nationals returned to Bakersfield, CA, for
attraction along with a tour of the mansion and a newly opened museum which housed memorabilia items from the TV show and even a sighting of J.R. Ewing, the star and chief villain, “Under 21” featured 17-year-old Tom Vollbrecht, Jr. and his ’40 Ford pickup. He had become an official NSRA member in 1987.
the second time and was seen on the cover of the November ’88 issue and covered inside.
The location and the Kern County Fairgrounds were such a
were able to enjoy the popular tourist
C omplete coverage of the 15th Northwest Nationals and the 19th Nationals North (on the cover) was featured in the November ’98 issue. The Northwest Nationals topped 1,200 registered participants for
once again drew over 3,000 registered participants. In “Street Sweeper,” the Assoc. of California Car Clubs had elected a group of street rodders to its Board of
Directors. President Andy Jantz, Vice President Jerry Effle and Directors Obie Oberlander and Mike Cronshey. All four were NSRA members. Also, at the 25th Nationals East the Western Maryland SRA was
given a special NSRA Award for their long-standing support for the Allegany County League of Crippled Children. Over the years they had contributed more than Carrera — World Famous Frankenstude “Only one shock absorber can control this monster.”
the first time since the event moved to Spokane, WA, 10 years ago. The 19th Nationals North in Kalamazoo, MI,
T he November ’08 issue featured the 4th Richmond Nationals in Richmond, VA, on the cover and inside. With a
Kalamazoo, MI, which would not go down as having the best weather on record as Hurricane Ike blasted the upper Midwest all
total of nearly 900 registered vehicles, the quality and variety of
weekend. In “Street Sweeper” the Cedar Hollow Timing Association would be celebrating its 25th Anniversary and Jimm Kilmer of Butte, MT,
In “National News,” Chassis Engineering and Meguiars would be sponsoring the NSRA Safety Awards. Pictured: Jim Donovan (L) of Chassis Engineering, Frank Salerno and Jake Moran (R) of NSRA with the special awards to be given out.
vehicles from street rods to muscle cars to American classics grabbed the attention of everyone attending. Also covered inside, the 29th Nationals North in
would be vacating the post of NSRA Montana State Rep that he had held for 36 years. Jimm helped form the Montana SRA and stepped in to keep the
Yellowstone Rod Run alive when it needed a new host.
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