The Michigan Widetrackers
Holly Jolly Folly at Golling on Dec. 4th, 2009
Merry Christmas from the Widetrackers
Jerry O'Rourke & Mike Woody shopped at the same jewelry store
President Dennis Carol and Nancy wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
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Darth Vader & the Storm Troopers stopped by for a Photo Op
On November 18th, the Widetrackers had the rare opportunity to visit the private collection of classic cars, trucks, tractors and neon signs of Diane and Chuck Schneider at Stonegate Farm in Hadley, MI.
On October 24th, the Widetrackers were guests of Tom and Sheron Keeley in Oxford, MI
for a barn dance in their newly completed pole barn.
Golling Car Show to benefit the Orion Senior Center September 19, 2009
Breakfast courtesy of John Cooper
The Widetrackers presented a check to Bill Kokenos of the
Orion Senior Center in the amount of $300.00
We all paused for the singing of The National Anthem
A beautiful day for breakfast, an early meeting and lots and lots of cars!
The Viceroy's entertained the crowds
Bill Golling brought out his Packard
Ted Lindsay signs autographs for the Red Wing faithful!
A completed plaque for attending all 4 Golling Thursday Night Cruises
and the Car Show in September
Woodward Dream Cruise August 15, 2009
The Widetrackers erected a tent city along Woodward
There's a couple of 10s!
Jerry O'Rourke gives an interview curbside
The Humphreys won Best of Show
Anna Maria helping to keep Donna cool
Bob Van Sickle explained a game
tell a story and pass it along around the circle
Ralph Marsai (left) of the Woodward GTO Tigers invited the Widetrackers to a pizza party after the Dream Cruise (pictured with Jim Larson)
2009 POCI/GTOAA Co-Vention in Dayton, Ohio
Chapter dinner
Bill and Rhonda Bowling
Ice sculpture at the Chapter dinner
Anna Maria Calianno wins Second place award for bi-monthly newsletter
A relaxing dinner at a Mexican restaurant
Ervin Nutter Center on the campus of
Wright State University
Chapter 16 display in the Nutter Center and of course
some of the cars on display
Pontiacs in action at the Kilcare Dragway
New Pontiac record set this May 6.52 @ 213.0 mph
This low 10 second Star Chief is raced by Sharon Wilhite
A side trip to the Air Force Museum
Examples of early flight
Machine gun mounted on front
WWI used carrier pigeons to deliver messages
Could this have inspired the GTO tiger?
Early use of graphics
6 hangers filled with planes, jets and rockets
A tribute to Bob Hope - 50 years of USO shows
Apollo capsule
21st Annual Spring Dust-Off on June 13th, 2009
Pontiacs and GMCs of all ages
Best of Class Winners
Not only did Ron win best in class, he won the
Van Seymore Memorial Trophy
Herb Adams Contessa prototype displayed at show
The annual Widetracker picnic on June 6th was well attended
Our grillmasters in action
Jacob Coultas seems ready for a road test!
Preferred parking for these vintage rides
Wade's driveway was lined with Pontiacs, GMCs & other classics
On May 16th, the Widetrackers joined the Woodward GTO Tigers in a visit to
Scott Tieman's Supercar Specialties Shop in Portland, MI
This 1963 Super Duty Lemans is one of only 6 built by Pontiac. After raced by Stan Antlocer for 1 year, it was sold in October of 1963. Recently found in Harrison, Michigan, the car went for sale on Ebay. John Raconda of Long Island, NY bought the car on November 9, 2008 for $226,521.63.
1963 "Swiss Cheese" SD Catalina #1 of only14 built and delivered to the Micky Thompson super stock racing team
Chassis lightened through use of aluminum stamped panels
421 C.I. rated at 500 HP
Around the shop
Visit to Alfred P. Sloan Museum and the Buick Gallery in Flint, MI on April 25th, 2009
These old toys are real collectors items
Jacob Coultas
Mike Woody enjoyed the "hands-on" exhibits
Dennis Carol on a big wheel bicycle - Go Dennis Go!
1987 Buick Grand National 6 cylinder turbo
Grandpa look a little nervous!
EV1 electric car
Buick Wildcat prototype
Buick Century prototype
Buick Silver Arrow prototype to the Riviera
Resting after a lot of walking
Autorama 2009
1954 GMC pickup
1970 Pontiac GTO Judge Ram Air IV convertible
Love these old GMC trucks!
Mike Roberts, new member Darrell "Shorty" Miller,
Steve Armstrong and Jim Larson (L to R)
1974 Pontiac GTO
68 Firebird convertible
65 Pontiac GTO convertible
475 HP
How can I get Lambo doors on my 62 GP?
Chip Foose's TerraCuda
Tricked-out Pontiac GTP
Ratrod GMC pickup
1950 Pontiac Streamliner
Flame-throwing 'ShBoom' Gone Wild
Hi Horsepower Trans Am
Pontiac Tempest convertible
Both KITT cars from TV show Knight Rider
Great personalized license plate of this Camaro
Widetrackers visit the Henry Ford
An indoor drive-in movie
1902 Ford 999
This was Henry Ford's 1st race car having a 4 cylinder engine with no body, no hood and a wood chassis. The racer was driven by Barney Oldfield was driven on Lake St. Clair reaching speeds over 91 mph.
No seatbelt and look at that steering wheel!
F.D.R.'s Bubbletop Presidential Limo
1948 Tucker Torpedo Sedan - only 51 units were hand assembled
The GM "Autonomy" - a car of the future powered with a hydrogen fuel cell and electric motors at each wheel
Yea Steve...it will fit in your garage!
1925 Alcoa Pierce-Arrow
Only 15 or so were built and were 85% aluminum
Denise O'Rourke
Widetrackers stopping to look at a GTO
Nancy Ruple & Kathy Biron want to know "What's cooking?"
DC - 3
Rosa Parks Bus
John Calianno has options for a caravan to Dayton, Ohio
Time to dine at Cheli's Chili
Valentine's Day membership meeting at Golling Pontiac-GMC
Herm Ruple ordered and bought a cake and with his fellow
Club Director Bob Van Sickle passed out a red rose and box of candy
to our sweethearts!
Thank you for everything you do. The guys.
2009 Widetrackers Holiday Dinner at Castaway's on Lake Nepessing
56 members filled the banquet room
Club Secretary Judy Vader with her husband Larry
Good food and great company...a Grand Time!
Cindy Gabriel, Ken & Kathy Biron
Bill & Rhonda Bowling and Steve & Cheryl Burnham
Tom and Sheron Keeley, Steve Armstrong, Jim Larson,
Chuck and Clarice Humphrey and Doug and Diane Blakeley
Vice President Jim Larson strikes a pose!
January and Steve entertained our group after dinner
Our newest member Jeff Boelter
Cheryl Currier & Mick Laucks
Bruce & Deb Bunker
Jeff Boucier busy completing a survey of his favorite events from the past year
Alex Hiller & Nancy Brooks
Sellers Buick-Pontiac of Farmington Hills hosted a car show on September 20th and the Widetrackers were there!
George Verros has detailing down to a science!
Congratulations trophy winners!
Heritage Center
Caravan to Murphy's Inn in St. Clair, Michigan
Muphy's Inn is a restored 1836 boarding house with restaurant , bar and 7 guest rooms each decorated with antiques. The original Brunswick mahogany and oak bar is a commanding feature.
Lobby and stairway to rooms
The St. Clair river, parks, shopping and restaurants are within a two block distance from the inn.
Baker's Caravan
2008 Woodward Dream Cruise
The 2008 Widetrackers Spring Dustoff
Approximately 85 cars turned out for the 20th Annual Widetrackers Dust-Off Car Show at Springfield Oaks County Park in Davisburg, Michigan. The Committee Members and show volunteers did an excellent job preparing for the show. There were many new cars this year that had never attended a previous show. It's always great to see such variety of Pontiac, Oakland, and GMC cars and trucks at the show each year.
Special thanks to General Motors Heritage Center and Custom Auto Services for their support with displaying 5 show vehicles. The 1909 Oakland was a real hit along with the VERY FIRST Pontiac, a 1926 coupe. Also displayed were a 1966 Catalina 2+2, a 1969 Trans Am, a 1979 Trans Am Camback (only 2 of the station wagon-like vehicles were ever built and the other is in private hands. What a great group of cars and an even better group of participants and spectators! Thanks to all that braved the cool and wet weather and came out. It was a great time for all. We look forward to seeing you again next year!!
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