BPG 2012

[Steve Wood]

so, we have seen some pictures of ol' guys sitting around, but, was there any racing?  Any interesting cars?  Was there a good turn out?  Seems like any news of the actual event has not received much publicity....b ut then, this is the only board I look at

[gbsean]

https://www.facebook.com/groups/148542922394/

join the BPG FB page and see all the pictures and videos

[$1987 GN$]

Argh not on Facebook, is there another source?

AJ___

[gbsean]

http://www.buickperformancegroup.com/forums/showthread.php?11479-2012-BPG-Videos-and-Photo-Thread

[Steve Wood]

I would repeat my questions, but, it seems futile

[84 BuickGNYorkPA]

Steve,


We took some pictures, some show the overall car show here is a link.  https://picasaweb.google.com/84BuickGN/20120805?authkey=Gv1sRgCM2Toa3Bw9Sp_QE


Chuck

[Steve Wood]

I have seen a few pics...I was trying to find out how the show went...turn out, racing, etc. 

thanks for sharing the pictures

[SuperSix]

I am getting a burning in my loins for a late 60's, early 70's Riviera..

[gbsean]

I have seen a few pics...I was trying to find out how the show went...turn out, racing, etc. 

thanks for sharing the pictures

we made money and will be having event next year....

[gbsean]

General Show
 Best Paint - Steve Hunkins - 1970 GS Stage1 Coupe
 Best Interior - Jeff Fortner - 1971 GSX
 
 Big Boat Bash
 Most Original - Rob Houter - 1969 Electra 4 Door Hardtop
 Best Paint - Chris Ostetrico - 1967 LeSabre Convertible
 Lowest Mileage - Tom Klepsky - 1974 Riviera
 Highest Mileage - Dave Powell - 1976 LeSabre
 Longest Driven - Rob Houter - 1969 Electra 4 Door Hardtop
 
 Class of 1987
 Most Original - Bill Parkinson - 1987 Grand National
 Best Paint - Jason Herman - 1987 Grand National
 Lowest Mileage - Bill Parkinson 1987 Grand National
 Highest Mileage - Jason Herman - 1987 Grand National
 Longest Driven - Jamie Horvath - 1987 Grand National
 
 GNX Reunion
 Most Original - Anthony Davis - GNX #486
 Best Paint - John & Michelle Norton - GNX #405
 Lowest Mileage - Anthony Davis - GNX #486
 Highest Mileage - John & Michelle Norton - GNX #405
 Longest Driven - Bruce Cashley - GNX #418
 
 Peoples' Choice
 Dan Richter - 1960 Electra 225 4 Door Riviera
 
 Best of Show
 Croy Harris - 1973 Riviera
 
 Concours
 Ken Lisk - GOLD - 1971 GSX
 Joe Castrigano - GOLD - 1970 GS
 Chris Lance - GOLD - 1970 GS
 Sherry Kleiner - GOLD - 1970 GS

[gbsean]

2012 Race Results!!    <blockquote> Finishline Furious Four:
  Winner Received $3000
 
 Qualifying: 
 Rod Hendrickson        =          7.725 @ 180.21           91 Regal
 John Zerucha            =          8.342 @ 162.82           87 Skyhawk
 Mike Booher              =          8.363 @ 170.47           95 Skylark
 Dave Fiscus              =          8.783 @ 160.48           86 GN
 Mike Erickson            =          9.274 @ 145.06           87 GN
 Bobb Makley             =          9.643 @ 144.21           72 GS
 Bobby Don Sullenger  =          13.611 @ 149.10          87 Regal
 
 Top 4 were in but Mike Booher broke and Mike Erickson was then in the #4 spot
 
 Names were put into a hat and pulled out to pair up the competition and then L and R were put into the hat to make the lane choice.  I seem to have "misplaced" the run sheets for this class but I can tell you it was John Z vs. Rod H in the final with Rod coming out the winner. Congratulation s Rod!
 
 I will look again for the sheets and if I find them, I will post all the information.
 
 Quick 16 Qualifying (in no certain order):
 Winner:  $1500. plus certs
 R/U:  $1000. plus certs
 Semis:  $250
 
 Duane Nathan
 Paul Pirnat
 Mike Erickson
 Denny Moore
 Jerry Siwiec
 John Marsh
 Gary Paine
 Paul Cassidy
 Michael (Vinnie) Barbarino
 Amy Makley
 Keith Egan
 Dave Turner
 Jim Dotson
 Bobb Makley
 Doug Paine
 Mike Booher
 Steve Reynolds
 
 #1 Qualifier:  Mike Booher  8.189@165.52
 
 Mike Booher and Steve Reynolds broke before the 1st round of eliminations, so everyone who attempted, qualified.
 
 Gary Paine, Mike Erickson, Duane Nathan, Jim Dotson, Doug Paine, Keith Egan, Michael Barbarino and Jerry Siwiec all advanced to round 2.
 
 Gary Paine, Doug Paine, Michael Barbarino, and Duane Nathan all advanced to round 3.
 
 FINAL ROUND: 
 
 Gary Paine vs. Mike Barbarino.  Gary Paine was unable to make the final call (breakage) so Mike (Vinnie) WON!  Congratulation s!
 
 1st Gamblers Race:
 
 Winner:  Jim Dotson - .004 -  10.34 DialIn - 10.46 @ 126.98
 R/U    :  Steve Reynolds - .010 - 9.83 DialIn - 9.97 @ 134.43
 
 Gamblers Race #2
 
 Winner:  Doug Paine - .056 - 10.74 DialIn - 10.72 @ 119.13
 R/U    :  Paul Pirnat - -.110 - 10.26 DialIn - 10.46 @ 109.14
 
 Big Boat Challenge:
 
 Winner:  Tom Wagner - .131 - 12.81 DialIn - 12.85 @ 103.09
 R/U    :   Nick Rabi - .245 - 14.30 DialIn - 13.87 @ 99.35
 
 BCO;
 Winner:  $600. plus certs
 R/U:  $350. plus certs
 
 Winner:  Michael Barbarino - .158 - 11.30 DialIn - 11.30 @ 114.76
 R/U    :  Keith Egan - .112 - 12.24 DialIn - 12.30 @ 108.95
 
 THS: This class is in jeopardy if we don't get a full field
 Winner:  $100 plus certs
 R/U:  certs
 
 Winner:  John Snyder  10.696@137.02
 R/U:  Ernest Young  1.742@131.15
 
 TSM:  This class is in jeopardy if we don't get a full field
 Winner: $100 plus certs
 
 Winner:  Bob Slusser  10.324@134.14
 
 
 TSO:   This class is in jeopardy if we don't get a full field
 Winner:  $100 plus certs
 R/U:  certs
 
 Winner:  Don Cruz  9.261@166.42
 R/U:  Dave Fiscus  9.740@148.
 
 Bracket 1:
 Winner:  $600. plus certs
 R/U:  $350. plus certs
 Winner:  Dave Turner  -  10.945 @ 122.32
 R/U:      Paul Cassidy  -  11.181 @ 121.51
 
 Bracket 2:
 Winner:  500.00 plus certs
 R/U:  250.00 plus certs
 
 Winner:  Curtis Buffington  -  12.744 @ 100.76
 R/U:      Tyler Underwood  -  12.917 @ 93.07
 
 Charity Race:
 
 Winner:  Tyler Underwood  -  12.945 @ 89.48
 R/U:       Paul Ferry - 14.977 @ 91.43
 
 King Of The Hill:  This was a race between all class winners to determine Ultimate Bragging Rights!
 Winner:  2500.00
 R/U:  1000.00
 
 Winner:  Dave Turner  -  10.937 @ 122.93  with a .129 reaction time and 10.92 Dial In
 R/U:      Michael (Vinnie) Barbarino - 11.310 @ 117.52 with a .014 reaction time and 11.36 Dial In
 
 Congratulation s to all our Winner and Runner Ups. </blockquote> 

[Steve Wood]

So, there were some great cars, good racing, but a disappointing turn out as I interpret it.

Between a lousy economy and a shrinking base of hard core car guys, that is probably to be expected.  Might be time to look at the ricer gatherings to see if there are any things that can be done to attract younger guys and girls....maybe

[gbsean]

yes would of liked more as always...we covered expenses which is what we want to do...made good payouts...and everyone had fun...and we will be back next year....