Photo Review: 2023 Blue Suede Cruise
While the 22nd Annual Lingenfelter Performance Engineering Blue Suede Cruise presented by Cometec may have been highlighted by the return of top fuel to the event, it certainly wasn’t the whole story. Add in 5 classes from the Nostalgia Drag Racing League, Geezer Gassers, the Scott Rods, 3 days of massive classic car shows, music, and of course, fireworks all created quite the spectacle. Photo highlights are from Dave Oakes.
Shawn Bowen led top fuel qualifying with a 5.68/254.23 pass.
A bent wheelie bar caused this massive wheelstand for Tom Glick
Kurt Duckworth failed to qualify for the 7.0 pro field because he ran too quick!
This wild Can-Am style rail of Steve Long was on display only, should have been in 7.0 pro.
Ron Hope’s grandson Michael competed in 7.0 pro in the Rat Trap II
Bo Boles cruised to the 7.50 pro title when Jerrod Bradshaw lit the red light.
Robbie Freels continued his domination of 7.0 pro by running 7.003 in the final over Cory Millet.
Al Lynch won the Scott Rods burnout contest with this 400’ smoker.
Bowen outran #2 qualifier Jimmy Young 5.66 to 5.74 in the top fuel final.
This little ragtop was voted by the fans as ‘best in show’ of the car shows.
Steve Long also had this cool looking 7.50 pro car named Inspiration.
Kyle Renfroe’s wheelstanding Corvette took home the Modified Production win.
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