In an all-Kentucky Hot Rod Eliminator final, Joey Litterini, Bowling Green, ran 11.498/110.94 in his ’70 Nova to get the win over Kevin Thompson, Glasgow, whose  ’55 Chevy turned in an 11.983/112.50.  (Goodguys photo)

Words by John Drummond
Photos by Bob Johnson and courtesy Goodguys

The Goodguys 3rd Nostalgia Nationals presented by Snap-on at historic Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, KY, was a colorful blend of hot rods, vintage race cars, outstanding warm weather and an enthusiastic standing room only crowd. The event served as the third and final Goodguys Vintage Drag Race of the 2010 season.

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Veteran shoe Howard Haight had the car to beat all weekend in Top Fuel. He outperformed the competition in every qualifying and elimination leaving no doubt he still possesses the skills to be dominant. Driving Jim Didio’s New York-based “Nitro-Diction” entry tuned by Funny Car legend Tom Anderson, Haight broke through for his record eighth career Goodguys Top Fuel win in nine career finals.

“I want my eighth win bad and we’re ready to take it,” he said before eliminations began.