Photo: Jeff Robbins

Our 1969 Dodge Six Pack Super Bee won top honors in the Muscle Car Class. Vic Sr.’s original 1932 Ford dry lakes Roadster won 3rd in the Hot Rod Legends category. Also entered in the “Shelby Mustangs” class was Christi Edelbrock’s 1966 Shelby 350 race car. The Edelbrock West Coast Display Trailer was on hand with all the latest in performance on display. Vic and Christi were also on hand to sign hats and posters for fans and spectators. The day was made even better by great Southern California weather. A fun day was had by all.

For more information on this and future Palos Verdes Concours d’Elegance events visit the events website.

Edelbrock 1969 Dodge Super Bee
Photo: Stephen Russo

Vic Sr.’s Original 1932 Ford Dry Lakes Roadster
Photo: Stephen Russo

Christi Edelbrock’s 1966 Ford Shelby Mustang Race Car
Photo: Stephen Russo

EdelbrockWest Coast Display Trailer
Photo: Alexis Goeller,  Classic Rides Photography

Chris Sarkweather #418

Class: 8.0 Sec. Bracket

Finish: Winner

Edelbrock Product: Qwikdata and Nitrous.

Jordan Woods #017

Class: 8.0 Sec. Bracket

Finish: Runner Up

Class: S/E

Finish: 3rd out of 18 entries

Edelbrock Product: QwikData 2, Nitrous, Big Victor intake manifold, Big Victor cylinder heads

Joe Morgan #000

Class: 7.0 Sec. Bracket

Finish: Winner (Set a new class record)

Edelbrock Products: QwikData 2, Nitrous UBGJ Class Winner & MPH Record

John DiGiacinto #516

Class: BGJ Class

Finish: Winner (Set a new class ET/MPH record)

Class: UBGJ

Finish: Runner Up

Edelbrock Product: QwikData 2

There will also be a Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge demonstration at the Edelbrock trailer. Hot Rodders of Tomorrow is an engine building competition. Students compete to win scholarship money by tearing down and re-assembling a 350 Chevy Small Block in the fastest time possible. Anaheim, California students from record setting Loara High School will be giving the engine building demonstration three times throughout the day as practice for their trip to the finals at the SEMA show in Las Vegas this November. Exciting stuff! Come out and enjoy the day! See you there.
For more information on the event go to www.pvconcours.org

“Where They Raced” is a documentary film currently in production about the history of auto racing here in Los Angeles. What made this interview special was that it was being conducted at the same location my father and his team used to race, The old Gilmore Stadium. Well, Gilmore Stadium is no longer there. CBS, The Grove shopping center, and the old LA Farmers Market currently occupy the location. And even today, like back then, it’s still a hub of Los Angeles Activity.

It was a pleasure for us to take my Fathers restored #27 Kurtis-Kraft V8-60 Midget back to the Gilmore location. You see, back in those days, Gilmore was a Blue AAA Circuit Offenhauser only track. V8-60s had never won against the more powerful “Offys.” My Father wanted to beat those cars so he worked hard at modifying his V8-60 powered car. He reworked the engine and started playing around with fuel mixtures and additives such as Nitromethane. It all paid off and history was made. My fathers #27 was the first and only V8-60 car to beat the “Offys” at Gilmore as well as one of the first vehicles in the country to use nitro as a fuel. It really was an exciting time.

It was also a pleasure to meet up with Hank Hilty, grandson of the late Earl Gilmore whose family also had such an impact in early racing here in California. Here are a few pictures from the day. Look forward to a future post when the documentary is finished!

Please take the time to view some of the pictures below…

Take Care,
Vic~

The supercharger assembly is integrated into Edelbrock’s unique intake manifold for a truly seamless design with minimal components. The intake features 15″ long runners for maximum low-end torque and an integrated bypass valve that helps reduce parasitic loss under light throttle, which improves mileage potential. Keeping the air cool is a 110 square inch, high capacity, air to water intercooler – the largest of its kind available on the market today – and a full face low temp heat exchanger. It has been designed to meet 50-State emissions and work with all OEM emissions equipment (E.O. Number D-215-77).

This complete Edelbrock E-Force supercharger kit includes everything you need to bolt it on under the hood of a 2011 Mustang GT, including supercharger/manifold assembly, fuel injectors, air-to-water intercooler and a handheld flash programmer to properly tune the factory ECU for the added power. Edelbrock offers 3 levels of optional powertrain warranty terms – including 3-Year/36,000 mile and 5-Year/60,000 mile, offering up to $19,000 of coverage, for peace of mind when installing on a brand new car.

Edelbrock also offers a competition version of this system (#1589). Edelbrock E-Force Competition Supercharger systems are based off of our popular street systems, but are pared down to the essential components that a racer needs, without the extras that experienced racers prefer to customize for their own competitive advantage. They include the essential supercharger package components with selectable options based on your purpose built needs – from our Competition Air Intake Systems to fuel injectors, pulleys and much more.

Features Include:
• 2300cc (140 cubic inch) Eaton® TVS® GEN VI rotor assembly
• Unique intake manifold design with 15″ long runners for increased low-end torque
• 100,000 mile self-contained oiling system
• Installs under the stock hood with no modifications
• Complete package includes supercharger/intake assembly, air-box lid, fuel injectors, air-to-water intercooler, and flash tuner with proper calibration
• Optional 5 Year/60,000 mile warranty
• Made in USA for absolute quality and performance
• 50 State Emissions Legal (E.O. Number D-215-77)
• Retail Price: $6,495.87

For more information visit www.edelbrock.com

ABOUT EDELBROCK

Founded in 1938, Torrance-based Edelbrock, LLC is recognized as one of the nation’s premier designers, manufacturers and distributors of performance replacement parts for the automotive and motorcycle aftermarkets. Edelbrock produces their core products in the United States of America using state-of-the-art equipment in their world class manufacturing facilities. Edelbrock, LLC encompasses six locations in Southern California totaling more than 500,000 square feet. For more information please visit us at www.edelbrock.com

Torrance, CA (June 17, 2010)

“This new partnership comes at a time in the automotive industry that puts Edelbrock in a prime position to capitalize on the ever-strengthening economy”, stated Edelbrock Chairman, Vic Edelbrock. “We’ve weathered the economic storm and constraints of the fragile banking system over the past eighteen months, never losing sight of our commitment to innovation and quality for our customers. The investment from IOP will allow us to continue to expand this focus on developing new and exciting products, such as our supercharger line, across a wide range of applications.”

Edelbrock President, John Colaianne, shared – “IOP and its partners are excited to join hands with the Edelbrock organization. We feel this company has all the intangibles – a strong brand, healthy infrastructure and dedicated employees – that not only makes it the leader in the performance automotive aftermarket, but also prime for growth.”

The Edelbrock management team led by Vic Edelbrock, Chairman, and John Colaianne, President, will continue to manage the Company. Their management team and company personnel are extremely enthusiastic about continuing to provide their customers with professional and dedicated customer service and high quality products, as they have since 1938.

ABOUT EDELBROCK

Founded in 1938, Torrance-based Edelbrock Corp. is recognized as one of the nation’s premier designers, manufacturers and distributors of performance replacement parts for the automotive and motorcycle after markets.

For more information please visit us at www.edelbrock.com

ABOUT INDUSTRIAL OPPORTUNITY PARTNERS (IOP)

Industrial Opportunity Partners, LLC (“IOP”), based in Evanston, IL, is a private equity investment firm with $185 million of committed capital focused on acquiring and managing middle-market manufacturing and value-added distribution businesses. Utilizing its operations-focused approach and dedicated Board of Operating Principals, IOP has a proven track record of stabilizing, growing and enhancing the value of its acquired businesses.

For more information visit www.IOPfund.com

The local community came out to enjoy the show

As the presenter and sponsor of the Edelbrock Rev’ved Up 4 Kidz charity car show, which benefits the Center for Learning Unlimited, of course we’re going to tell you how good the show actually was – and it’s true, it was a GREAT day.  But when car enthusiasts, automotive industry vendors, local high school students of the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow engine challenge, a host of food vendors and two great bands –  Jupiter Ignition and Mike Pinera of the Classic Rock All Stars –  get together to raise money for the children of the Center for Learning Unlimted, it doesn’t take long for the buzz to spread throughout the media and enthusiast forums.  So instead of us telling you about the event, we’re going to rely on the third party media and participants to share their thoughts.

StreetLegal TV – “…the 5th annual Rev’ved Up 4 Kidz was an absolute blast to attend…”

Popular Hot Rodding Magazine – “…this is an annual event that we’ve taken a liking to because Edelbrock has so many things going on and it’s for a really good cause…”

Corvette Forum Post – “…Edelbrocks always put on a first class show, with Vic’s Museum open and packed full of beautiful cars, Hot Rod TV broadcasting live, Vic was signing autographs…”

Digital Throttle – “…The show and dinner Saturday night, raised money for the Center for Learning Unlimited a great local center for children with special learning needs…”

View of concessions and beer garden

Please remember us for next year as the 6th Annual Edelbrock Rev’ved Up 4 Kidz charity car show, benefitting the Center for Learning Unlimted, will take place at Vic’s Garage in Torrance, CA on May 1, 2011!

Jupiter Ignition took center stage with an outstanding performance

Mike Pinera of the Classic Rock All Stars volunteered his time to entertain the crowd

Special Thanks to:

- All car show participants
- The bands: Jupiter Ignition and Mike Pinera
- Boy Scouts of San Gabriel Valley
- All of our Vendors who committed their Sunday to supporting the event
- The city of Torrance, Ca
- Vic and Nancy Edelbrock
- Our volunteers, we couldn’t pull it off with out your time and support

The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow wow'd the crowd as North Orange County ROP won with a blazing fast time of 36:18