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Silver State Classic Challenge

Confessions of an Open Road Race Convert

Photography by Marko Radielovic
  • Dodge Charger Left Front View
    Even celebrity doesn't exempt you from a thorough and often life-saving tech inspection. Here, John Schneider, star of The Dukes of Hazard and Smallville, has his Hemi-powered '69 Charger scrutinized by the experienced Silver State technical inspectors.
    Dodge Charger Left Front View
    Even celebrity doesn't exempt you from a thorough and often life-saving tech inspection. H
  • De Tomaso Pantera Left Rear View
    Some competitors opted to fry the tires at the start of the time trial. Here Dennis "Mad Dawg" Antenucci lays down a patch worthy of Car Craft inclusion.
    De Tomaso Pantera Left Rear View
    Some competitors opted to fry the tires at the start of the time trial. Here Dennis "Mad D
  • Ford Mustang Right Front View
    A parade through downtown Ely took place on Friday afternoon following registration, and a wide array of iron was flaunted.
    Ford Mustang Right Front View
    A parade through downtown Ely took place on Friday afternoon following registration, and a
  • 2001 Ford Mustang Left Side View
    Our steed for the event was Miles Cook's '01 Bullitt Mustang, which is all stock save for the Paxton supercharger and intercooler hung on the front of the engine. The Paxton-urged stocker proved dead reliable and impressive. On several occasions through the weekend, we hit 160 mph--but don't tell anyone.
    2001 Ford Mustang Left Side View
    Our steed for the event was Miles Cook's '01 Bullitt Mustang, which is all stock save for
  • 116 0402 Slvr 08 Z
    The hairiest part of the course is called the narrows and is aptly named.
  • 2001 Ford Mustang Left Front View
    Tech inspector and all around nice guy Ray Butler inspected Miles Cook's ponycar. Butler pays close attention to participants' tires, as they are the most critical pieces of an open-road race car. The tires need a sufficient speed rating and a minimum tread depth.
    2001 Ford Mustang Left Front View
    Tech inspector and all around nice guy Ray Butler inspected Miles Cook's ponycar. Butler p
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