Here we are in Chicago, half frozen and blanket of fresh white powder is covering EVERYTHING.

Now we really can't complain because it's already January and our first real snow just showed up, I could have ridden my scooter to work on Wednesday it was over 50 degrees!

We generally use this time of year to get parts together, rest up the crew and basically prepare for the ensuing race season.

This year marks a couple of important anniversaries, for those of you keeping score the Detroit Autorama turns 60 years this February.

Another important milestone is World of Wheels, right here in Chicago (well Rosemont) will be turning 50.

We have been VERY fortunate to have attended both of these incredible car shows, and have met many friends while attending.

I know what your thinking, why would some drag racers be excited about some car show? Well, that's easy.

The ISCA has been providing car guys a place to gather since 1953, from stock to the most radical cars, there is something for everyone at any of the Championship Auto Shows events. Not to mention the people you meet, new found friends and some old ones, throw in a celebrity or two or even some calendar girls and you have a show. I'm sure it's not that easy with all the people who put in countless hours to make these shows, judges, security and management getting it together so the fans can enjoy the greatest cars assembled. I'm excited to get to Detroit, something about Cobo Hall filled with the glitz, chrome and polish that these events offer. Not to forget some incredible works of art and engineering each vehicle having something to be amazed by. This year the Frantic Fueler will be a part of the Drag City vintage race car Display, which features cars of some significance.

A short 4 days and the Frantic Fueler will be proudly displayed at the 50th annual World of Wheels at the Rosemont Convention Center.

Dragster Dave and I will be earning our keep with the two shows back to back. There's nothing more exciting than towing the big box around in the snow, being on your feet for 3 or 4 days talking to thousands of people, all the while thinking about the 5 seconds she's tearing up asphalt and the deafing thunder she leaves behind.

C'ya out there!

Scott

 Detroit Autorama - February 24-26 - Cobo Hall

 Word of Wheels - March 3-5 - Rosemont Convention Center

  Thunder Nationals - May 11-12 - 131 Motorsports Park - Martin, Mi