Lions Automobilia Foundation April 2, 2022 MEMBERS Event

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Lions Automobilia Museum    April 2, 2022



We are going to take a trip back in time and experience the 50's and 60's So Cal Car Culture all over again.

The Lions Drag Strip was a legendary American Raceway that  operated from 1955 to 1972 in Wilmington California.
This was the place to be and where many great legends, pro drivers and enthusiasts went to run the 1/4 mile.

Come join us as we put our Vipers on display in front of the museum and tour the incredible collection that is on display inside.
We have also made special arrangements to have a box lunch inside the museum in their mock 50's diner.


A huge shout out and Thanks to Dan Cragin of Specialty Performance Team who is sponsoring this event with the So Cal Viper Club.




This event is a Members Only event -  you must have a current VOA membership to attend !
Dan Cragin's sponsorship will get the first 25 members that post below on this thread and sign up  FREE admission into the museum !

Each member can purchase a ticket for their guest at a cost of $10.00 each ( must be prepaid before March 28th )  Tickets at the door are $16.00 for our Club
Lunch is $18.00 each
Box lunch choices:
#1 Turkey Bacon Jack Oven roasted turkey breast with bacon, pepperjack cheese on fresh Honeywheat Bread with a side of chipotle mayo.

#2 Cafe Club
Baked ham, oven roasted turkey breast, crispy bacon and cheddar cheese on freshly baked Honeywheat Bread.

#3 Chipotle Chicken
Chipotle seasoned chicken with tomatoes and pepperjack cheese on freshly baked sourdough bread with a side of chipotle mayo.


Deadline to sign up and pay for guests and lunch is March 28th.  Do not delay as tickets are limited.






WHAT:
- Lion's Automobilia

WHEN:
-April 2, 2022  Arrive at 9:30am  We enter the Museum at 10:00am

WHERE:
-  Lions Automobilia Museum
2790 E Del Amo Blvd, Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221


Attending:

Dan Cragin
Lance
Angel
Eddie and Michelle
Anthony
Randy and Diane
Dennis and Suzanne
Dan and Mayo
Gary and Melissa
Mike B
Jay Beynon + Guest
Bryan
Tony and Sherrie
Jim & Christine
Keith
Eddie and Max
James West
Stephen

[HISSSN1]

Eddie and Michelle are in.

[anthony]

Anthony M is in

[RandyT]

Randy & Diane are in!

[GTS1997]

Dennis and Suzanne will be there! 🇺🇸

[VIPER28]

Angel is in, looking forward to it.

[copperhead122]

Dan & Mayo are in!

[Vinamus]

Melissa and Gary are in! Look forward to seeing everybody.

[mikebarland]

Mike Barland is in. 

[Keith]

Keith is in.

[Catbert]

I'm in!

Stephen VamVaketis (just me)

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A huge thanks to Dan Cragin at SPT for sponsoring this event. 
The Lions Automobilia Museum is definitely a must see !


Walking thru the doors was like going thru a time portal which took you back in time to an era that will forever be remembered as one of the greatest times to be a car enthusiast.


We were so pleased to have these living legends join us for the day.  Paul Schley, Bill Bagshaw, Mark Schley and John Morton

Paul and Mark Schley are revered around the world for their record setting Lightening Bug which was the first VW Bug to run a 10 second quarter mile

Bill Bagshaw is a NHRA Hall of Famer that won his class at the last race at the Lions Drag Strip on 12/2/72

John Morton worked for Carrol Shelby, was a team driver with Ken Miles, is a 9 time LeMans driver AND drove the Viper for

Team Oreca in 1997 along with Justin Bell and Pierre Yver



A replica of the Lions Drag strip


Movie Theater


Angel having a blast checking out all the displays and cars


The Schley brothers with legendary NHRA Top Fuel dragster driver Carl Olson who was there to share stories and history from this great era.


Having lunch in the 50's diner


Bill Bagshaw sharing some of his stories -  picture of his famed Red Light Bandit in the foreground


John Morton sharing some of his stories from his incredible history
So great that Bill brought him along for us to meet and spend some time with him.  His history includes time with all the greats like Carrol Shelby, driving along side with Ken Miles, Sharing the 97 LeMans Oreca Viper with Justin Bell and so much more.  Truly amazing gentleman and such an honor to meet him.


Equally impressed with having Rick Lorenzen - founder and owner of the Lions collection come out and spend time with us in his amazing facility. 


The rest of the pictures i took are up on my site  https://www.kouchicentral.com