It happens every year during the Memorial Day weekend, and this year, the All-Mopar Southern Nationals was once again a blast to attend. This year, the show had to endure an incoming Tropical Storm that was slated to make landfall on Sunday night, but we still managed to have a great weekend of show cars and racing. We arrived on Friday afternoon, and the racing action was already in full swing with bracket test and tune, and a cool arm drop starts racing. Saturday morning saw the racing and show action get started with the gates opening at 8:00 a.m. Sunday was another great day of racing and car showing, and even though Tropical Storm Beryl was coming on shore and caused some havoc with the event for Sunday afternoon, we still think that it's a great event. Over the years, the event has been one that we have regularly attended, and on Saturday, we decided to meet with the track manager, and see what we can do to help make the event grow.
What's going to happen, is that there will be some changes to the event that will make it easier--and less expensive for vendors, and more enjoyable and event-filled for racers, show participants, and spectators alike. So please, stay tuned for upcoming announcements that we will be making of things that will be going on at the event for Memorial Weekend 2013 to make it even better, and once again make it an event you can't miss.
The complex at South Georgia...
The complex at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta, Georgia, featured not only gorgeous show cars and trucks, but racing and swap meet action as well.
A great aspect of the All-Mopar...
A great aspect of the All-Mopar Nationals at SGMP is that the racing is two separate-day events, with separate payouts. We don't know of any other event that does that.
The show judging was done...
The show judging was done with each car driving under the tent and getting a fair inspection. The Brat Pack Mopar club of Central Florida handled the show portion of the event, and during our meeting with the track manager, had some great ideas that will be getting implemented into next year's show.
Lake City, Florida, is a couple...
Lake City, Florida, is a couple hour's drive from SGMP, but we heard that this Superbird made the drive without a trailer--that's cool!
Not many guys are willing...
Not many guys are willing to put the effort into building a truck for racing, but this one was cool AND quick.
To win Best of Show at the...
To win Best of Show at the event, it took a stellar car, and this A-Body was as stellar as any we've seen. By the way, it did win Best of Show.
We heard a few people say...
We heard a few people say that they wished there were more vendors, and there are some changes coming that should make that happen.
Not only is it an orange tribute...
Not only is it an orange tribute to the boys, on Sunday, it even flaunted the requisite 01 on the doors.
The late-70s B-Bodies are...
The late-70s B-Bodies are definitely gaining popularity, and this orange gem is a great representation.
Even the adopted and orphaned...
Even the adopted and orphaned AMC cars can come and make their presence known. This little Rambler was wreaking havoc on a lot of guys.
Is there anything nicer than...
Is there anything nicer than a Black Cuda?
This gorgeous Duster took...
This gorgeous Duster took First place in the A-Body class, and deserved it!
A big block, and flip up headlights--we'd...
A big block, and flip up headlights--we'd take it.
We heard that the owner of...
We heard that the owner of this Duster had to make some repairs to damage that his car received before the event, but weren't able to tell, it looks great.
The event will be on Memorial...
The event will be on Memorial Day weekend again in 2013. We'll be heading up, will you?
Matt Gramzinski; the Sunday...
Matt Gramzinski; the Sunday Young Guns winner Courtesy of SGMP
Tommy Rodriguez; Saturday's...
Tommy Rodriguez; Saturday's Super Pro Winner Courtesy of SGMP
Saturday's Pro Winner; Mack...
Saturday's Pro Winner; Mack Reeves Courtesy of SGMP
Sunday's pro Winner; Clint...
Sunday's pro Winner; Clint Boyd Courtesy of SGMP
Saturday's Street Class Winner,...
Saturday's Street Class Winner, Tony Miles Courtesy of SGMP
Saturday's Super Pro Winner;...
Saturday's Super Pro Winner; Shirley Dady Courtesy of SGMP