MAY 4 2019
DRY LAKES RACING HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Buellton, CA – The Gold Coast Roadster & Racing Club announces the 23rd Annual Dry Lakes Racing Hall of Fame ‘GAS-UP’ was held in Buellton, California on Saturday May 4, 2019. A large turnout as greeted the new racing season. The event began at 9:00 AM, followed by a Buellton-style Barbeque lunch just prior to the Dry Lakes Racing Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Every other year the GCR&R Club solicits votes from all of the SCTA Clubs, current Hall of Fame members, the Bonneville and El Mirage 200 MPH Clubs, USFRA and ECTA to recognize and honor those outstanding individuals who have contributed significantly to the sport of land speed racing on the dry lake beds, past and present – car owners, drivers, builders, manufacturers, sponsors, event volunteers, and the people who preserve the history for everyone. Of equal importance, is to honor outstanding vehicles that have been created by these talented people. The GCR&R Club thanks everyone who took the time to vote and return their ballot.
The 2019 inductees are:
Historical Race Vehicle: Danny Thompson Challenger 2 Streamliner
Presently Running Race Vehicle: TEAMVesco Turbinator II Streamliner;
Historical Motorcycle: Bob Leppan & Alex Tremulis’ Gyronaut Streamliner; People Who Have Contributed:Tom & Betty Burkland
Mark & Vickie Mendenhall
Joe & Jeff Kugel
Alan & James Rice
Joe Timney
Greg Waters
People from the Past: Lou Baney
Leon Griffith
Marvin Lee
Art Male
Larry Monreal
Danny Sakai
Manufacturer: B&J Transmissions
Historian: Pat Ganahl.
Dry Lakes Racers, Hot-Rodders and other interested enthusiasts inclined to bench race with famous, and infamous, racers are invited to attend this entertaining and memorable event. If you missed out, contact the club and ask your name be added to mailing list that includes hotel listings. Current attendees, please be sure they have your current address.
Photos of past events and a list of all Hall of Fame Members are available on the
www.mendenhallmuseum.com website . Space has always been limited and veteran attendees know that pre-registration is highly recommended. Email the Club Secretary at goldcoastrrc@gmail.com.
