Katrina and I just returned from the 2015 Talladega Aero Car Reunion and we are very tired. I am sorting through over 700 photos plus video to share the best ones with you over the next few weeks. Let me start off by saying that there were Fords and Mercs at the event contrary to what you might see on TV or Facebook. The entire event was focused on the Mopars and a tribute to Buddy Baker. That is understood and we love the Winged cars as well but the absence of any real Ford attention was extremely disappointing to Blue Oval fans. There were at least three times as many Winged Cars as non-winged (that includes the Dodge Charger 500). Since this event is put on and focuses around Tim and Pam Wellborn’s Muscle Car Museum that should be expected and everyone was invited not just Aero Cars. Even the track parade lap included some modern Mopars! It should be noted that at least they were relegated to the back of the pack.
We did have a really good time and would highly recommend it to anyone who has any interest in these cars. The event did bring more attention to our cars as a result of all the attention to the Mopars. We spoke with several people including a contingent from Canada who had never seen a Spoiler II or Talladega and were immediately drawn to them with great interest. I should mention that these are Superbird restorers!
Just to prove that are cars and friends were there here are some photos. If I missed anyone I apologize; I didn’t even realize that I never got one of Katrina and I with our car at the event. If anyone has one can you please forward it to us. Thanks.
Also present but I can’t find a photo were Rick and Sherri Stanton, Wayne Perkins and Gary and Corrie Baker. A lot more info and photos will be coming over the next few days and weeks.
Nice pictures and write up. I wish we could have been there to see everyone. Several cars and faces appear here that I don’t recognize from any of the previous events that we have been able to attend. I’m sure everyone had a great time. We will be looking forward to more pictures and stories!
I had a great time .Enjoyed talking to everyone and seeing all the great cars . Everybody was nice to be around,no snobs in the group .I would like to thank the Wellborns for there hospitality and the great job they did putting on this event .My two highlights were getting to drive around the track in Atlanta and riding in Rick Stantons Boss nine powered Talladega . I had a crack in the top of my gas tank but we got it repaired Saturday . I saw others had trouble on the track at Talladega . I hope everyone got there car repaired and made it home safely.
What fun the event was.Met some really nice folks as well and riding in Rick Stantons boss9 Talladega was an absolute wild ride.Thanks Rick.Richard,i think I took you guys picture for you and I found it and sent it to you.