After two weeks at home in Ohio it was time for 2003 PPG Street Rodder Road Tour pilot Jerry Dixey to head west to Pueblo, Colorado the site of the NSRA Rocky Mountain Nationals.
After a day of driving across Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, Jerry spent Monday evening in St. Charles, Missouri on the banks of the Missouri River just west of St. Louis. Up early on Tuesday, a visit was made to Pete and Jakes Hot Rod Parts in Peculiar, Missouri. Pete and Jakes were the supplier of this years Road Tour chassis. Greeted by Jerry and Jason Slover everyone at Pete and Jake's agreed that the 2003 Road Tour roadster had turned out great. By 2:00 p.m. Jerry rolled west across Kansas and after battling high winds and heat, landed in Abilene, Kansas for the evening.
Wednesday's goal was Pueblo and the shortest route was off I-70 and across eastern Colorado on some two-lane highways. It was a great day to drive with the winds calm and the sky bright blue. After a brief stop at a great old junkyard and some shopping in Colorado Springs, Jerry arrived in Pueblo at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening.
The weather in Pueblo was hot but dry. With 1951 registered street rods and good weather, it was a fun weekend at the NSRA Rocky Mountain Nationals.
After Sunday's awards it was back home to Ohio for the 4th of July weekend. Then on to Milwaukee for the PGA Milwaukee Open golf tournament's first for the Road Tour, bringing the street rod hobby to the golfing set will be very interesting. Watch for the Rocky Mountain Nationals coverage in the November 2003 issue of Street Rodder. Check out our golf experience here in two weeks at www.streetrodderweb.com.
The first day on the Road...
The first day on the Road Tour to the Rockies involved crossing through Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and into Missouri. The weather was hot but dry.
The old section of St. Charles,...
The old section of St. Charles, Missouri has brick streets and restored buildings containing restaurants and shops. St Charles was the starting point for the Lewis and Clark Expedition 200 years ago this year.
Jerry and Jason Slover greeted...
Jerry and Jason Slover greeted the Road Tour at their Pete and Jake's shop in Peculiar, Missouri. The Road Tour roadster is fitted with a Pete and Jakes chassis.
After a very windy trip across...
After a very windy trip across Kansas the Road Tour crossed into Colorado. Once into Colorado it is about 150 miles to Pueblo.
The kickoff party at the Rocky...
The kickoff party at the Rocky Mountain Nationals has been held at Lake Pueblo State Park. for the past few years. Rodders turned out in droves to enjoy the food and beverage provided by the Pueblo Chamber of Commerce.
The great weather brought...
The great weather brought out street rodders and spectators alike There were 1951 street rods registered for this years Rocky Mountain Nationals.