ECIO 2000
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Bernie Steinke (right), Quick 8 Champion
The East Coast Impala Open June 11th, 2000
Quick 8 and Bracket Race Results Below.
Click Here to See the 6-11-00 Qualification Printout
See the ECIO-99 official results*
See the Inaugural ECIO-98 official results*
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Quick 8 Winner Karl on left
Jon Thorn, ECIRS Director on right


 

Impala SS Quick 8 N/A (Naturally Aspirated. Heads-Up)

#1 qualifier: Karl Ellwein, Iron Headed Agostino 383LT1,  ET=12.832
#2 qualifier: Bryan Herter, inaugural run of Herter-JPR 383LT1, ET=13.374
#3 qualifier: Gordon Giersch, 227 cammed, iron headed LT1-350 Caprice, ET=14.358
#4 qualifier: Paul Kemlage, stock LT1-350 with bolt-ons, ET=14.437,
#5 qualifier: Scott Ballard, stock LT1-350 with bolt-ons, ET=14.772
#6 qualifier: Kevin Headlee, stock LT1-350 with bolt-ons, ET=14.777
#7 qualifier:G ary Cardarelli, stock LT1-350 with bolt-ons, ET=14.893
#8 qualifier: Bud Parlette, stock LT1-350 with bolt-ons, ET=14.944
The Winner was Karl Ellwein.  Joe Prince driving for Bry Herter was Runner-Up
[round by round results]

Impala SS Quick 8 Power Adders (Nitrous/Forced. Heads-Up)

#1 qualifier Bernie Steinke, driving the Bulkhead Racing Boss-Beast to an ET of 12.051
#2 qualifier Jon Thorn, driving the owner built 5psi Paxton Beast to an ET of 14.178
#3 qualifier Marty Mogavero, driving the turbo beast to an ET of xx.xxx (broke)
The Winner was Bernie Steinke.  Jon Thorn was Runner-Up
[round by round results]

Impala SS ET Bracket
22 cars showed up for round 1, (17 of which were ECIRS Point Members).
The final round had David Sawyer, (Runner-Up), against Karl Ellwein, (Winner).
3rd place: Fred Gramby [round by round results]

This is an annual event designed for relaxing, spending time with gear heads and drag racing. Click [HERE] for an idea of what took place during the inaugural ECIO. Trophy provided for the Winner of the Impala SS Bracket Race and the Quick8 Races. Other trophies may be awarded.

LOCATION:
75-80 Dragway Monrovia Maryland  [a few miles east of Frederick Maryland]
301-865-5102  http://www.7580dragway.com/

WHEN
Every 2nd Sunday in June: [In conjunction with "Old Nostalgia Days"] Gate opens at 9am--Open timed runs and Quick 8 qualifying start at 10am--Impala SS ET Bracket eliminations start at 12:00pm--Quick 8 Races sometime after that. Show car judging all day. Shooting for a 6pm ending this year.

COST:
One car and racer --$20
One car and driver for Show and Shine (not racing)--$10
Additional spectators--$6 each
Note: A race car is allowed to show and shine at no additional cost

WHO MAY PARTICIPATE:
All 94-96 Impala SS's [other cars case-by-case]
GENERAL:
ET Bracket race against Impala brethren or just come hang out with the gang. Pay your fee at the gate--drive to the Impala corral on the grass to the far left--get your "show and shine" dashboard card from the old nostalgia club judges--get your car safety teched. Then rest and relax with the gang or make at few timed runs and see if you qualify for one of the Quick 8 races.  Bill has unleaded and leaded racing gas, air and water. Racing novices will have plenty of support and coaching available from the many WAIL racing experts and champions.  Lets have a good showing and a safe/fun day.

East Coast Impala SS Open Official Rules
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No pre-registration is required. Give ME a heads-up email if you are planning to attend. OFFICIAL HOTEL: