Words and Photos by Steve Gruenwald and Adam Cranmer
3/3/05

Roger Gustin’s AutoStar Super Chevy Show began its 25th anniversary tour with a DNF, but there was still plenty of cars and competition. Nitro Coupes, Top Sportsman, jets, and more arrived at Bradenton Motorports Park on Friday, Feb. 25 race-ready, but Sunday’s eliminations were upset by the Sunshine State’s notorious rain clouds.

With a test and tune on Friday, the Workmat.net Nitro Coupes hit the strip at noon on Saturday. Mel Eaves, Bruce Boland, Mike Swinarski, Dave Tomasino (lead photo), Wayne Torkelson, Jeff Merritt, and Tommy Howes were among the racers.

Defending series champ Randy Adler's Alan Johnson-powered '57 Chevy topped the eight-car field after two rounds with a 6.338/219.35mph pass late Saturday. Adler switched from Street Car racing to the Super Chevy Show series, winning nine of 10 races last season. (Steve Gruenwald photo)

Mike Swinarski brought his new G-Force Race Cars '57 Chevy to Bradenton. (Adam Cranmer photo)