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Fiddlestix
Road Run, October 17, 2010
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A little socializing prior to departure.
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The group prepares to leave.
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Lon gives a pep talk while Sarah collects signatures.
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The first few line up.
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The first Corvettes roll through Winfield, MO.
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A driver's view as the caravan approaches Elsberry, MO.
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The Corvettes line up in Fiddlestix's parking lot.
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Fun, relaxed conversation at lunch.
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One of the two tables for our party.
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The second table. Almost 30 people participated!
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Lon and Ray await their lunch.
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The Mississippi River running high - usually one looks down to see the barges here!
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Corvettes and
War Birds Show, October 16, 2010
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Lon Keeps Jesse's chair warm.
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Jesse takes some footage of an approaching plane.
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Vince & Tim talk shop.
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Some more BTCC members chatting.
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The Commemorative Air Force hangar & Museum at Smartt Field.
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10 BTCC Corvettes joined with 20 from St. Louis Corvette Club.
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Jesse, Jerry and Marv talk shop.
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The Boone Trail Corvette Club group in front of a WWII torpedo bomber.
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This plane could only fly by - no nearby provisions for a water landing!
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The Smartt-based B-25 does a low-altitude fly-by before landing.
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Jesse gets clsoe to a WWII trainer. This plane sold passenger flights later in the day!
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Vince & Jeff's Sharks pose well together.
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The torpedo bomber starts its engine prior to flight.
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Bill Rush
Memorial Gateway Glass Reunion Autocross, October 2, 2010
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Set up of Registration.
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A group lines up in staging.
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Wayne watches as "Viper Dan" makes a run.
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Vince makes a run in RAC3R.
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Another guest watches intently as another competitor has a go.
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This Solstice Coupe is quite fast.
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Another BTCC Shark on the course.
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Lots of photos and videos are taken!
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This Z06 is looking good!
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Lon does some texting while watching a run.
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Some of the early cars to show.
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Bryce breaks his new tires in properly!
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One of the out-of-town comptitors discusses his previous run.
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A number of competitors came from Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and illinois.
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Larry takes a run.
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Event Chaiperson Dave takes a much needed break from timing. Thanks for all the effort!
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Concessions served chili, hot dogs, brats, chips, coffee, donuts and more. it was are biggest menue yet!
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Tony rounds out the BTCC Shark contingent.
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A rather pretty sun rise brings cold, wind and rain later in the morning.
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A number of cars line up for tech.
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A competitor is staged.
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Lon, Vince and Alan in discussion.
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Gary bundles up against the cold wind!
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Alan did a great job as starter, formerly done by Bill Rush.
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Many thanks to the GM Assembly Plant in Wentzville, MO for allowing us use of their parking lot!
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This says it all: Thanks, Bill!
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Dine-out/Board of Directors Meeting, September 30, 2010
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This evening's location.
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Connie & Marty arrive.
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Brenda shows, too!
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Jesse chats with some of the others.
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A nice turn out for dinner.
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Bob tallies score cards. The winner is....
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A great dinner experience.
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Doozle's Ice
Cream Run, September 25, 2010
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A handful of Corvettes showed along with some steel.
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A few brave souls dared teh cold rain and wind. A far cry from the beautiful start to the day (see the Fort Zumalt South Parade below to compare!)!
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Order up!
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The group chats.
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Fort Zumwalt
South Parade, September 25, 2010
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One of the escort vehicles.
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Some school groups put a lot effort into their floats!
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A candidate's-eye view.
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Photographing thr photographer!
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A good turnout of 10 BTCC cars!
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A student of FZS readies a banner for the cars.
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The BTCC contingent chap while awaiting line-up directions.
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One Corvette not seen in a prade for over 14 years! Something about shoes melting to the floor one day....
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Some of the students taking photos after the parade.
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Orchard Farms
Homecoming Parade, September 24, 2010
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The concessions are always popular!
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The queen candidates on parade.
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Unintentional slips make for interesting art.
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This Torch Red 2010 is really bright.
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The Corvettes awaiting their moment in the limelight.
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The big game.
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Bob poses with his '76.
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Mid America
Funfest Club Outing, September 18, 2010
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Several gather for the morning caravan. Several different groups went at different times.
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The group from Friday's caravan line up early Saturday morning.
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Bob get a brake upgrade...
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...while his wife and freinds look on.
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The other caravans fill in the gaps.
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The tent, table and membership brochures are set up.
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This is what it's really all about.
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Tim's white '89 nicely framed by teh rest of the club.
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Chuck enjoys the shade of Jesse's canopied chair.
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The group enjoys some great conversation!
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Some clubs left very early for long drive home out of state.
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The day winds to a close.
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Vince gets his car photographed for a feature article in a future issue of Vette magazine!
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Amvets Car
Display, July 10, 2010
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The Amvets post in St. Peters
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Jess's 2010 Torch Red Coupe.
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Some early attendees.
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The group have fun in the sun!
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Some of the Amvets members grill up some great food!
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Several people chat and have a good time!
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Torch Red 2010 and Roman Red 1960.
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Vince carries the torch for Sharks.
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A decent showing for a hot day.
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50 Years! X'x 1960 and Jess Bissell's 2010. Beautiful!
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Jim Schwent's '62 street/strip Corvette.
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A sharp custom C4.
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BTCC Picnic,
July 4, 2010
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Another great day for a picnic!
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Darrell unloads sound equipment for the music.
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Several club Corvettes were out.
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More club Corvettes.
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Blue Angels
Road Trip to Pensacola, June 12, 2010 - June 16, 2010 -
CLICK HERE
Open
Autocross, June 6, 2010
Cox & Cohea -
BTCC Charity Corvette Show, June 5, 2010
Bill Rush
Memorial Service and Funeral, May 23 and May 24, 2010
While this isn't
typically the type of event one would expect here, I felt Bill deserved
the honor.
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Bill had the best parking spot.
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Ready for one last run.
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Best friend Chuck pauses in memory.
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A great tribute from Bill's friend in the club.
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Some of Bill's family reminisce.
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More of Bill's family.
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A now-common sight.
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The escorts line up for Bill's last road trip.
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A quarter mile long tribute.
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Jefferson Barracks
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We will remember.
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Charity Car
Display, April 24, 2010
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A small but happy showing.
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One of the show sponsors, Dobbs Tire.
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A great line-up considering the weather.
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Al and Bob chat with the Humane Society rep.
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Al Zoelzer bears the C4 torch.
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Tony Watts carries the flag for Sharks.
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Monthly
Meeting, April 8, 2010
Diamond
Mineral Springs Road Run, March 14, 2010
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A great showing of Corvettes considering the weather!
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A beautiful Shark!
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Lon has Jess sign the insurance waiver.
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Amazingly a Corvette can get better fuel mileage than so-called "economy" cars!
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A happy crowd dines on excellent food!
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Monthly
Meeting, March 11, 2010
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Our new home, Bogey Hills Country Club.
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Views from the new meeting venue.
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Some members order dinner.
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Moolah Shrine
Circus Parade, March 6, 2010
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Great weather for Shark drop-tops!
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Some nice classics.
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Some nice bikes.
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Some more 'Vettes line up.
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Several BTCC cars lined up.
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The new "low horse" model.
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Lon, Sarah & Chuck chatting.
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Marty's world famous Shoot-out Pace Car.
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Helen's convertible ready to go.
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Torch-bearer for the solid axle crowd.
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Shrine band gets a ride.
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Hmmm.
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A great turn-out.
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One of neat mini-rods.
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Tim readies for departure.
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Tan-Tar-A
Weekend, February 13 & 14, 2010
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Shhh, it's a secret....
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St.
Gertrude's Parish Sausage Supper, January 17, 2010
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The venue.
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Plenty of seats available.
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Lon and Sarah enjoy their lunch.
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A good club showing.
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Gary looks excited!
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Yes, steel cars are allowed.
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Chuck and Pay enjoy good conversation.
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We're here!
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Some of our hosts.
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