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16 15 & 16: The COMP Cams Engine Builders’ Duel and the Lucas Oil Dyno Challenge were popular events that went on all weekend. Here, Jeff Reeser backs his nasty pro street ’69 Camaro up for a spin on the dyno.
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17: Former SMNats Grand Champion Jim Martino and daughter Andrea brought out this crowd-favorite Mad Max replica. 18: Rod Bollini’s “Skullzilla” took best paint & graphics honors.
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are hopeful that we can make this a long-term arrangement with additional things like live music and other things to make it a mustsee event for people throughout the region, not to mention the nation and the world,” he added. Family Events VP of Marketing and Communication Matthew Louck was pleased with the weekend, as well. “This event is still a top-10 car show in the nation and a must-attend event for enthusiasts,” he said. “It is positive that we are still seeing participant growth in year three of the return of the Street Machine Nationals to Du Quoin. We are already working on ways to get the word out even more to further reaching areas,” he added.
So while the 2015 Nats were a far cry from the wild and crazy times of the past, the event was a resounding success on virtually every level. Plans are already under way for an even bigger event for 2016, and with the return of the Midnight Drags aspect of the Nats, and the inclusion of this year’s scrapped autocross, the 33rd installment promises to be more than just pretty faces but a legitimate venue for street/ strip warriors to prove their mettle. Throw in some live music and cook-off competitions and there will be fun for the whole family. None of the drama and all of the fun at the new and improved Street Machine Nationals? That sounds like a sequel everyone could enjoy!
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