York, Pennsylvania
Friday, July 11, 2014

It like going back into time to the 70’s racing days at YORK US 30 at the YORK REUNION held on the grounds of the York Fairgrounds. This gala event is held on the second full weekend of July. Every year the pilgrimage of motorheads from all over our vast country begins toward York, Pennsylvania. They remember York not as the first capital of the United States, but for the famous York US 30 Dragway that presented some of the drag racing world’s best events. It is not known for the “topless” event that never happened,  but for the largest single day drag race to be presented in its time, the ‘65 Super Stock Nationals that is known to this very day as the “Woodstock of Drag Racing”

In attendance were Wally Booth, Wally Bell, Arnie Beswick, “Miss Hurst Golden Shifter” Linda Vaughn, Butch Leal, Marv Ripes, Bruce Larson, Bunny Burkett, Kenny Wallace, Jere Stahl, Bob Harrop, Larry Lombardo and the list goes on.

World famous race cars include the “Special Edition” top fueler of World Champion Jim Walther, World Champion Bruce Larson’s USA-1 Camaro, the Doug Thorley Javelin Funny car, Wally Booth’s AMX and Gremlin Pro Stocks and a record breaking display of renowned Junior Stockers that will include Marv Ripes ’57 Chevy sedan and his ’57 Corvette, the newly completed “Yoo Hoo Too” ’56 Chevy Sedan Delivery of Dan and Wayne Jesel, plus many more. The junior stock reunion is a first for the Racers who were the backbone of drag racing.

The show will feature a Salute to GM and Legion of Honor presentations to 14 of the most deserving recipients for their many contributions to the heritage of the sport.

It was great seeing old friends and bringing back memories. Thanks to Darwin Doll and his staff for a great weekend. Put this on your list to attend and NJoy the shots form the York Reunion …Big Al