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For the 2022 edition of Dallas Autorama, the D.A.P.A. display consisted of a total of ten (10) fine examples of the Pontiac marque.
Presented below for your review and appreciation
DAPA at Autorama 2014
Dallas Autorama 2014 is in the record books, and DAPA participated once again this year with an eight (8) car club display. Although earlier in the week the weather had been wet, cold, and more than a little bit ominous, by the time for move-in on Thursday we were graced with clear skies and pleasant temperatures that held throughout the weekend. Once more DAPA would like to thank Derrick and Brenda Neyra for taking care of the club neon sign and display rigging, helping with set-up on Thursday and break-down on Sunday evening.
| Member: Jack Ammons2011 Pontiac SolsticeClass: Restored Convertible 2009-2011Award: Class Recognition |
 Jack Ammons’s 2011 Solstice |
 Todd Bradford’s 1969 Firebird |
Member: Todd Bradford1969 Pontiac FirebirdClass: Custom ConvertibleAward: 1st Place |
| Member: Russell Chase1968 Pontiac FirebirdClass: Restored 1968-1972Award: Class Recognition |
 Russel Chase’s 1968 Firebird |
 Keith Davidson’s – 1968 Firebird |
Member: Keith Davidson1968 Pontiac FirebirdClass: Restored 1968-1972Award: Class Recognition |
| Member: Rob & Laura Garrett1969 Pontiac GTOClass: Competition StockAward: 2nd Place |
 Rob & Laura Garrett’s 1969 GTO |
 Frank & Brenda Moren’s 1958 Chieftan |
Member: Frank & Brenda Moren1958 Pontiac ChieftainClass: Restored 1958-1967Award: 2nd Place |
| Member: Bob Spurrier1956 Pontiac Chieftain WagonClass: Restored 1945-1957Award: 1st Place |
 Bob Spurrier’s 1956 Chieftain Wagon |
 Rick Thiessen’s 1979 Trans Am |
Member: Rick Thiessen1979 Pontiac Trans AmClass: Restored 1979-1984Award: 2nd Place. |
Congratulations to our participants, and THANK YOU for taking the time away from work and other aspects of your lives to represent DAPA and Pontiac.
For a collection of photos from this event, please see the Autorama 2014 photo album on Shutterfly.
The Dallas Area Pontiac Association continues to keep the Pontiac Southern Nationals fresh and different from other Pontiac events. This year we took “fresh and different” to a new level.
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PSN Wrap Up
I would like to thank everyone who had a part in this year’s Pontiac Southern Nationals. That includes the sponsors, the planning committee, the volunteers, the folks and the Cavanaugh Flight Museum and especially YOU, the people who came out and brought a fantastic collection of Pontiacs. We had over 100 cars and they were absolutely incredible. Do not feel bad if you did not win an award (I didn’t either). The competition was incredibly tough and even if you did not win, you should know that your car was appreciated by dozens if not hundreds of people.
Our best of show winner this year was Ken Smith and his 1969 GTO Judge and the Lee Green award (DAPA’s choice) was given to Clifford Saxon and his 1972 Grand Prix SSJ Hurst Edition.
At the races on Sunday, it was a tough day for the Pontiacs. We had quite a few racers, but only a handful made it past the first round. Our big winner of the day was Joe Ed Boaz in his 1969 Firebird who came in 2nd place in the King Muscle class which runs 12.0 to 12.99 E.T.’s. Other top performers included Greg Scherer in his Gold 78 Trans Am. Greg was a first time racer and went several round in the Street Muscle Class which runs 14.0 to 15.50 E.T’s. Ted Fox also did well in the Street Muscle Class in his 2002 Trans Am. Finally, the Aubrey Parker Award went to Rick Pate in his 1969 GTO. The Aubrey Parker award was given for the best overall run of the day. Rick made a pass with a combined finish margin of 0.050 seconds. His reaction time and his time off of his dial in together were only 5/100 of a second. That is a near perfect run!
The photos from the show and race have been posted on the internet. Be sure to check them out by Clicking Here.
The members of the Dallas Area Pontiac Association hope you enjoyed this year’s PSN as much as we did. Make plans to attend next year as we build on the success. Finally, don’t forget our sponsors as you make buying decisions. They chose to sponsor the event because they love Pontiacs as much as we do!
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AutoRama 2013 was a huge success once more. With a total of eight cars in the DAPA display the camaraderie was wonderful. A special thanks to Rob Bender, he did a great job of arranging the cars to make the display model and color coordinated. With cars ranging from a 1955 Star Chief Convertible to a 2009 G8 GXP.
Included in the display were a 1955 Starchief (John & Colleen Darling), a 1958 Chieftain (Frank & Brenda Moren), a 1967 Lemans (Jack & Jane McWilliams), a 1969 Lemans (Don Fenton), a 1969 Trans Am (Rick Thiessen), a 1969 GTO (Brian Donahue), another 1969 GTO (Rob Garrett), and the 2009 G8 GXP (Mark Godfrey).
With the weather cooperating again this year, the move in and set up was smooth and stress free. The addition of the newly renovated DAPA Neon sign, with a special thanks to Brenda Neyra (& her husband, Derrick) was fantastic and added a nice touch to the overall display. There seemed to be a lot of great interest around the upcoming PSN event and a lot of fellow Pontiac enthusiasts were stopping by to discuss our hobby.
As far as how everyone placed… Rick Thiessen took “Best of Class” in his class, Brian Donahue, Frank Moren, Mark Godfrey and Don Fenton all took “Outstanding” in their respective Classes, followed by Jack McWilliams, John Darling and Rob Garrett taking “Place” in their Classes.
Click Here to view the full Autorama 2013 Photo Gallery
Write up compliments of Frank & Brenda Moren
Here is an overhead view of the Pontiac Southern Nationals show field. Click on photo for larger view.
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Event Details:
Saturday, June 9th, 8:00am – 3:00pm,
the All Pontiac Car Show was held on the
Plaza on the south side of the host hotel:
900 E. Lookout Drive · Richardson, Texas 75082
(East side of Central Expwy/US75, just North of Campbell Rd)
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Sunday, June 10th, Gates Open at 8:30am
The Drag Race Event will be held at the
in conjunction with the American Southern Nationals
Note – NHRA/Track Rules:
All Drivers MUST WEAR LONG PANTS – NO EXCEPTIONS!
Drivers with cars that run an ET of 13.99 or faster, will require an approved Helmet
The Pontiac Southern Nationals event benefited the American Cancer Society.
Note: There was also a Car Show on Sunday, June 10th at the Texas Motorplex opened to all American make cars. Click here for the details on the ASN Car Show
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The PSN 2012 flyer can be printed or saved to your PC here:
Pontiac Southern Nationals 2012 Flyer PDF
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The PSN is Proudly Sponsored by:
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Thank You,
The Dallas Area Pontiac Association
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