Inaugural Mopar Showdown Results

Under mid 70 degree weather and blue sky conditions, Rock Falls Raceway was flooded by Mopar lovers from across the nation to witness the Inaugural Mopar Showdown.  This event featured drag racing, car show, swap meet, and autocross action, with seemingly limitless activities going on across a beautiful weekend.  Congratulations to all winners!

Super Pro

W: Steven Glubke ('64 Dodge) 10.022 - 123.98 (10.00 dial)

R/U: Jeff Danielson ('68 Plymouth) 9.185 - 132.27 (9.01 dial)

Semis: Mike Plachy

Pro ET

W: Mike Plachy ('64 Plymouth) 10.077 - 132.83 (10.07 dial)

R/U: Chris Schwartz ('73 Dodge) 12.541 - 108.58 (12.56 dial)

Semis: Jim Lambrecht, Scott Kelley

Street

W: Joey Heimer ('19 Challenger) 10.301 - 126.51 (10.25 dial)

R/U: Cameron Beaulieu ('69 Plymouth) 12.042 - 110.65 (12.00 dial)

Semis: Brandon Haey

Hellcat Crate Engine Winner

Brent P

Autocross Fastest Car

David Kruk, 1970 Superbee, 16.563 seconds

Car Show Awards

Class 100: A-Body Dodge 1963-1976 Winner: Randy Austin, 1969 Dart

2nd Place: Terry McGrath, 1973 Dart Sport

Class 200: A-Body Plymouth 1963-1976

Winner: Doug Mertinke, 1970 Duster

2nd Place: Ralph Michaels, 1971 Duster

Class 300: B-Body Dodge 1967 & Older

Winner: Gary Bromley, 1966 Charger

2nd Place: Joe Rozsypal, 1967 Cornet

Class 400: B-Body Dodge 1968 & Newer

Winner: Robert Jacobchick, 1969 Coronet Super Bee

2nd Place: Todd Carlson,

Class 500: B-Body Plymouth 1967 & Newer

Winner: Patrick DeGroot, 1963 Fury

2nd Place: Mark Bowman, 1966 Belvedere II

Class 600: B-Body Plymouth 1968 & Newer

Winner: Wendy Gazda, 1970 Road Runner

2nd Place: Danny Ellrich, 1969 GTX

Class 700: E-Body Dodge - Challenger

Winner: Kelly Kadinger, 1971 Challenger R/T

2nd Place: LaMoine Dohms, 1970 Challenger

Class 800: E-Body Plymouth - Barracuda

Winner: Greg Heiman, 1971 Barracuda

2nd Place: Jeff Zeimetz, 1970 Cuda

Class 900: AMC/AMX/Javelin

Winner: Joe Dvorsky, 1974 Gremlin

2nd Place:

Class 1000: Special Interest

Winner: Brent Kultgen, 1970 Superbird

2nd Place: Doug Schmark, 1980 Roadrunner

Class 1100: Pro Street and Race Cars

Winner: Jim & Bee Kirsch, 1962 Dart

2nd Place: Dean Klunder, 1969 Road Runner

Class 1200: Street Rods & Custom Cars

Winner: Craig VanBuskirk, 1974 Dart Sport

2nd Place: Daniel Klemz, 1971 Dart S

Class 1300: Fin Cars

Winner: Troy Winrra, 1959 Imperial

2nd Place:

Class 1400: All C-Body

Winner: Mark Kreyer, 1968 Fury 3 Convertible

2nd Place: John Modl, 1970 Sport Fury GT

Class 1500: Unrestored Originals & Barn Finds

Winner: Mark Kraywinkel, 1969 Charger

2nd Place: Randall Schultz, 1919 Roadster

Class 1600: Stock Appearing 1962 & Older

Winner: Mike Platter, 1950 Special Deluxe

2nd Place: Bill Bader, 1955 Desoto Aredome

Class 1700: All FWD

Winner: Nick Griffy, 2016 Dart

2nd Place: Brady Siler, 1991 Stealth RT/TT

Class 1800: Truck/Van/Durango 1994 & Newer

Winner: Ashley Anderson, 1999 Dodge 3500

2nd Place: Alan Blaschka, 2004 Ram

Class 1900: Truck & Van, 1993 & Older

Winner: Jim Thyen, 1941 Power Wagon

2nd Place: Richard Bentley, 1988 Dodge W100

Class 2000: Jeep

Winner: Jesse Hogstad, 2020 Trackhawk

2nd Place: Steve Flom, 2020 Grand Cherokee

Class 2100: RWD 2004 & Older

Winner: Jim Reif, 1977 Charger

2nd Place: Bill Reimers, 1978 Super Coupe

Class 2200: RWD 2005 & Newer

Winner: Jeremy Chamberlain, 2006 Charger R/T

2nd Place: Scott Normand, 2007 Charger

Class 2300: Modified Charger & Challenger 2008 & Newer

Winner: Rob Menti, 2016 Challenger

2nd Place: Summer Harrison, 2017 Charger

Class 2400: Hellcat/Demon 2015 & Newer

Winner: George McCarthy, 2023 Challenger

2nd Place: Jerry Reckmann,

Class 2500: Stock Charger & Challenger. 2008-2011

Winner: Bruce Grage, 2010 Challenger

2nd Place: Jeff Derrig, 2010 Challenger

Class 2600: Stock Charger & Challenger, 2012-2015

Winner: John Crisp, 2013 Challenger SRT8

2nd Place: Graceyn Gudgeon, 2015 Charger

Class 2700: Stock Charger & Challenger, 2016-2020

Winner: Steve Bertok, 2016 Challenger

2nd Place: Devin Hoepner, 2020 Challenger

Class 2800: Stock Charger & Challenger, 2021 & Newer

Winner: Tom Bell, 2023 Charger

2nd Place: Marc Polizzi, 2023 Challenger

Class 2900: Viper/Prowler

Winner: Donn Trittin, 2001 Prowler

2nd Place: Joe Cardn, 1994 RT-10

People's Choice

Michael Bartholomew

Gregory Anderson

David Deyo