The Cal-look Lounge

Here's a few pictures from Fontana yesterday.  I had a great time, the weather was beautiful, and the beer cold... what more could you ask for! 8)

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 ;)  That's club member Russell Sakatani's white '67 and the engine room from the same.  Larry McKennzie was there with daughter Allison who raced her dad's car in the Powder Puff class! 8) 8)

 :D  Richie was in the house!
Mike Lawless, Ken Jevic,Rick Sadler and KS
The View

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Sarah and Keith enjoying the California sun

Glenn Gasky's ride

Casey models the Rat Panzer shirt

Carlos begging Greg for a date :-* :-* :-* ;D

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Hi Fabien!

Jim Ratto, Glenn and Beecher

THE Mike Billings and Greg Brinton.... was really cool getting to chat with Mike! 8) 8)

Reflections

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great report bro , that's cool that mike billings reappears, make him come with us, to tell somes old stories

rgd
fabs

NICE pics Sarge,(cool those mountains in the background)  ;)

More photos in: http://dhkvw.smugmug.com/ (http://dhkvw.smugmug.com/)

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great day w/ the club... sunshine, beers @ 8am, shiny fast cars.

it's Monday 10.47am, do you know where Casey vish is?  ;D

btw nice pics Sarge, thanks for sharing.

Thanks for the kind words, guys!  It's always fun when you get to see old friends and seeing Mike Billings again made my day.  I think he'll turn up on The Lounge soon.  Also cool to finally meet Jim Aust (Traditional Speed and Kustom website) and his son, Blake.  Looking at cars is one thing.... spending time with friends is what it's really all about. 8)

you guys dont know how good youve got it.the backdrop is awe inspiring and the weather looks lovely.while you had that we had flash flooding :'(

Nice pics, guys.  Any day out with the shiny, fast cars is a good day.

When can we get some good shots of the refreshed Rhoads mobile?

Nice shots, looks like a good day at the track.  8)

Sarge, what's that big glob of yellow bird poop on the side of your car?

You'll have to ask Sadler ::) ;D

whose is the ruby red looker on the end of the line up? is it carlos?

Nice report and great pics Sarge, as usual.

yeah, that's her car.

That's Fontana???  Where's the pot holes?

Man, it's been a long time............

great shots! there PIMP DADDY. thanks for sharing.  ;) UD .  

it's Monday 10.47am, do you know where Casey vish is?  ;D
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Your too many Ratto! I'm a little sore today from all the beat downs about my Dad yesterday. Great day, weather, cruise and people. Luv n it. 

  Sorry to of missed the cruise in and not seeing some of you all. I saw Carlos, Rick, Dustin, Ben. Jim R, Glenn, Jim K, Scott, Allen, Russel, Don, Greg,Dave M, Ron F, and Keith. I was busy with crewing for my wife and Daniel Kurtzman.   My wife did a 13.65 not bad for her second time out.  Kurtzman ended up second again in S/G hopefully we can get it next year. I had a great day, awesome pics Sarge.
Jason

Thanks for the great pic's Sarge, I didn't know Billings was still sucking air! Seriously, I haven't seen Mike in almost thirty years, since we both worked at FAT Perf. He hasn't changed a bit, of course neither have I  :D :D

And while I'm thinking of it , a big THANK YOU to all my fellow Loungers out there for filling that empty black void in my soul where VW's used to exist.
Please forgive me as I attempt to play catch-up.

Great report & pictures, thanks for posting. What kind of times was everybody running then?

That sunshine looks especially tempting while I sit here typing looking out over a rainy England.

I don't recall anyone running their best times as it was at least 90 degrees out.  Here's a few more pics....

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Madson's Ghia made 767HP at the wheels, during last Saturday's Dyno Day at Rancho!
 :o

Did Eric sell the car??  Chris Laufer was behind the wheel Sunday.

loving the pics sarge!!!

Thank you! 8)

cuz i like "red"  ;D

No... Eric could not attend the race in Fontana.
Who won the Pro Mod final? Any 8-second pass in Pro Mod?

Thanks for sharing.

Just got off the phone with Ron Fleming... Madson's Ghia ran 8.95 for the win (the Red Baron hurt his car) and Allen Weiss won the for the year in Super Comp (E-Girl took out Muffler Mike helping Allen secure his top position).

Great pictures Jim.  I gotta say, you have a good eye with the camera.   Your pictures always give a good look at the event.

...Ed.

thanks for the report Sarge, great pics too. 8)

We had a GREAT time and was an honor meeting you Jim! Thanks, Jim Aust