GR-RRR8`R Wichita Pontiac Club`s Monthly Publication January 2016

GR-RRR8’R Wichita Pontiac Club’s
Monthly Publication
January 2016
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Hope yours as started out as good as mine The 64
wagon now has a running engine. The 65 398 is
purring like a little tiger. Now on to about a 100
other things.
Wanted to thank Dave again with help on our Dec.
mail out Christmas postcard. He did a good job.
Think the move to Great Bend started some New
Pontiac Excitement, sure wish Cap was here to
share in it, miss you buddy!! From me sending out
a few club membership requests. To picking up a
new Platinum Uprising sponsor. Ben's Machine in
Hays Ks. Know I have heard one club member say
he is the best engine builder in Ks. Always be sure
to tell one of our Uprising sponsor “thanks” when
you use them!!!!
Remember club dues are due at the first of the
year. At the Jan. meeting I plan on making a motion
to reduce them to $25 from the $35 they are at right
now. I did this last year and didn't get it passed but
haven't given up yet. So going to try again. Our
membership as been down the last few years and I
think this would help.
Club elections this month also. See you at the
meeting. Les
JANUARY MEETING!
Saturday, January 16th. at the Scotch & Sirloin
5325 E Kellogg Dr ive
Room "behind the bar" – open bar at 5:45,
Dinner at 6:30 from the Menu,
ordered individually, paid for individually.
"Purely Pontiacs and Purely Exciting" Race & Show
Hosted by the Wichita Pontiac Club - October 2, 3 & 4, 2015
"A great day at the race track!", was the statement many racers made this year. The weather
was good and the competition was better. There were over 100 cars participating in the 26th
Annual Pontiac Uprising held at Kansas International Dragway. The show cars had a prime
location for their show line, right behind the race track bleachers. We had an opportunity to
see several Pontiacs that were new to the event and many old classics that only get out on
show day.
The Friday evening gathering was a combination of a technical session with Arnie "The
Farmer" Beswick and, guest speaker, Tim Dye, of Pontiac Oakland Museum. Tim started the
event with a very informative presentation on the founding of the Pontiac-Oakland Museum
( and resource center). He had a vision of such a place and worked hard to make it all come
together in Pontiac Illinois. His talk was very down to earth and entertaining for the entire
group. As usual, Arnie fielded questions about his career and years of Pontiac racing. He has
been amazingly successful in keeping the legend alive. He is a great ambassador for the sport
beyond words. He still enjoys that 200-mile-an-hour rush. The company at the tech session
was great and the food was outstanding.
On Saturday, Arnie brought out his "Tameless Tiger" pro mod race car and didn't disappoint
us with an outstanding 1/8 mile performance. He also brought his sidekick from Illinois, John
Holmes, with Arnie's old funny car. In the nostalgic past, it was referred to as the
"Star-of-the-Circuit", when he competed in the late 60's. John ran several 1/8 mile passes and
the crowd loved his performance. These two guys really know how to wow a crowd,
meet-and-greet the people, and put on a show.
We had a special award at the car show this year. It was in honor on one of our former
members, Cap Proffitt. Cap and his wife, Robin, were very active members for several years
and were a great asset to our club. This was the first year for this memorial award and the
recipient was Adam Womack with his GTO.
The Greater Wichita Pontiac Club would like to thank all of our sponsors and participating
club members who made this event a success. We're already working on Pontiac Uprising
#27 and it promises to be even bigger and better. Stay tuned for the big announcement on
this event. It will be "Pure Pontiac ExciteTHANK YOU MIKE COOPER FOR A
ment".
FANTASTIC ARTICLE!
LOOK WHAT YOU COULD GET BACK IN THE GOOD OLE DAYS!!!
1963 LEMANS
The car is being sold rolling (NO Engine). The body is very solid and has not
been back-hafted so the car could be put back on the street. The car is race
ready with a install of a Engine. The car just had new front loaded Pontiac rear
end installed, equipped with a full spool, Moser axles and 4.56 gears. 3500
stall converter, Built Turbo 400 , Hurst shiftier, 28.0/10.5/15 Mickey Thompson
slicks (less than 30 runs on them.), MSD ignition (6AL), Carpet interior, Roll
cage, electric fuel pump and regulator, Chris Alston chassisworks ladder bars,
weld racing rims, I am asking $13,500 OBO. For more details call Joe Matthews.
My phone number is (618)316-8732. I have attached pictures of the care.
Joe Matthews <[email protected]>
Other components
3500 stall converter
Built Turbo 400
Hurst shiftier
28.0/10.5/15 Mickey Thompson slicks (less than 30 runs on
them.)
MSD ignition (6AL)
Carpet interior
Roll cage
electric fuel pump and regulator
Chris Alston chassisworks ladder bars
weld racing rims
PICTURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE
2016 Pontiac Uprising Sponsor List
A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR TWO NEW SPONSORS….
SILVER SPONSOR: BCA POWDER COATING &
HYDROGRAPICS
AND
PLATINUM SPONSOR: BEN’S MACHINE,
HAYS, KANSAS
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BCA Powder Coating & Hydrographics