So.....let's talk about the next HAMB DRAGS...

[Roothawg]

You knew I would hafta bring it up eventually.
Spring? Summer? Fall?
Same place, differnt place? Multiple places?
One day event? 2 Day event?
I may hafta help a new guy build/fabriacte a new digger....I need a fix......

[jerry]

whenever, wherever, i'm there!

i'm not going to miss it again.


jerry

[flamedabone]

Dude. I'm gettin a little jackbatty myself.

You understand of course, that the Henry J will destroy all comers....(let the shit talking begin)

See ya next year, -Abone.

[Rocky]

What the hell you been smokin? The Rocky 36 is THE car to beat.

[long island vic]

you never know what will come from the east!!!!

[Radshit]

I've been working on the HAG this weekend......so somebody better bring something that can keep up..haha http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Ryan]

I haven't given it much thought yet, but here's what I am thinking so far:

1. Late Spring/Early Summer... Avoiding the heat next time - that's for sure!

2. I really liked MoKan and think I'd like to keep it there...

3. I don't think I (ooops, I mean my wife) could handle more than a one day event. That said, might plan an activity for the evening or....

I need to start fielding suggestions... What do you guys want? What could improve the drags? etc...

[SamIyam]

MOKAN was a kick ass location... and I'd hate that to change... but do you think we'd attract more Westerners if the event were closer to the West? Or do we need to just promote it a little better, and encourage more people from out West to attend?

We also need to think about limiting the event to just HAMB members and their friends... (the red coupe and the maroon Stude were cool, but it would have been neat(er) to see one of our guys take home the trophies they won...) I don't want to sound elitist, but we need to think about the growth of this event... do we want it small and intimate? Do we want it to grow into something as big as other events? Deciding now will help with growing pains later... How "pure" do you want it? I talked with a guy who has a K-88 rail that is restored to late 50's specs yesterday at Billetproof... his eyes perked up when I said there was an event held back east where he could run his car... MOKAN was pretty relaxed with its tech... could this be an event where the "three pointers" and Cacklefest cars could run?

Remember, these are just ideas thrown out to kinda feel out what others are thinking...

As far as me going next year, I'll have to wait and see how my finances go... but if I do go, I'll drive the Roach Rod out... it gets better mileage than a dually towing an altered anyway. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

As far as time of the year goes... late spring would be good... or early summer... timing for the last show was good with Bonneville... but I don't think it was that critical to the majority being there...
Sam.

[Fat ASS Whitewalls]

I think MOKAN was a great site. It's laid back enough to have an easy tech session, if you know what I mean. A track that is more commercial might have a problem with some of the stuff that ran. I know the "T" roadster I had there wouldn't have been able to run anywhere else. It should be tailored towards HAMB members, and friends. But how do you define "friends"? One day is good, but the midwest weather could ruin it, it's raining here in Misery as I type this. Yesterday the weather was great! I'm still smiling thinking about the last HAMB drags, thinking about what to bring to the next one. I can't wait! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif Dean

[Roothawg]

I suggest deleting all of the jibberish from last years "Hamb Drags" post and start a new post.
Also have a Hamb Drags suggestion forum within that thread.
That way you won't have 359 posts called "Ryan.....what about blah blah blah............

I think there should be a year cutoff personally.
1965 would cover most cars and maybe have an occassional exception to the rule if deemed necessary by the promoter.
I mean who would turn away a 1968 Mustang flip top funny car?

I liked the announcer and thought it was pretty entertaining listening to him. If everyone would have a card that told the history of the car, motor, etc. that was a mandatory item. Then all of the cards could be turned in to the tower after registration, would make it more interesting. How's that? Next time I won't hold back.... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[Tman]

Early summer works for me! So far I like the ideas. We dont have to change a lot to improve on this years race. As for Non-Hambers running, several of those illegals are now registered on the HAMB. I dont think some of them would have found there way here otherwise.

As for food, I have something new up my sleeve! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Roothawg]

You might even throw up a volunteer board early. That way people that can make it, might be able to plan ahead for vacation etc. Also, people that wanna contribute their talents, i.e. artwork, timing tags etc. but can't make the drags could also be a part.

Ooh one other thing....I would have bought a shirt but they ran out of big guy sizes early. Print more shirts? Maybe for pre-registry you can help order the right amount.

[Rocky]

I'm not sure much better the HAMB drags could be over this year's. Some lead time to make plans with work and family scheduling is needed.
I was misinformed on the hotel of choice and stayed 30 miles from everybody else in a different town. I'd like to see all of us stick together next time.
And why were the locals in the red Stude and the red tupperware 34, 3 window allowed to compete? I thought the track was rented by us, for us? If we're gonna have the HAMB DRAGS, Id' like to see it be for us only. We seemed to have enough cars to keep the strip occupied all day. It didn't appear we needed any help from the locals.
All small concerns but fine-tuning some of these things may make the next HAMB drags even better.
And Dean.....why not run the little red Rambler American with a new powerplant? It's a natural!

[gettingreasy]

I didn't go cause I'm lame, but I like the card idea(with year motor a lil' history).
-Jesse

[Curly]

Kick the locals out seems to be a nice way to keep it a small event....just but all non HAMB'ers in a class of their own called I/A (Illegal Aliens). I don't expect to have rod done after recent job loss but might wander there with a couple of buds that I turned on to the HAMB (lurkers for now) I think I will be competeing in the specialized A/S class. (Spectator on Alcohol)

[fatassbuick]

I didn't go because money was tighter than Dick's hatband..however, I know I can get at least five cars/HAMBers out next year as long as it isn't moved farther away and money works out right.

[hotrodladycrusr]

I'm there next year no matter when and where it's going to be held. I really liked the location and the owner can't be beat. The event is well worth the 14 hour drive for me. Instead of going to a two day event, maybe make the one day alittle longer. Maybe racing till 6 or 7 and chow down after that. Just some thoughts, I'm sure I'll have more. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Roothawg]

Ryan, what are your thoughts?

[Radshit]

I think....throwing a carshow/dragmeet/assembly of any kind, in someone's back yard and excluding them is wrong.
As long as their vehicle meets the criteria for a HAMB event they should be welcomed.

The reception I recieved from the local MO folks, at the gas station, mini-mart and fast food restaurants and just about any where I stopped was, friendly and hospitable.

[ QUOTE ]
(the red coupe and the maroon Stude were cool, but it would have been neat(er) to see one of our guys take home the trophies they won...)

[/ QUOTE ]

Well, maybe we all need to step up to the plate and take home those trophies next Meet.......I know I plan to be more competitive next year.

The location of MOKAN seemed to cater to all HAMB members from all parts of the US. Nothing says you CA boys can't organize a local event, example....Kontinentals and their Day of the Drags event.

I think it would be cool to have more events like the HAMB drags in different parts of the country. Makes for better justification on the money and time I'll be spending on the HAG........

[Tman]

Radshit is right, those locals were really cool. Pissed cause they won, do something about it.

As for the race, we had fun camping at the track the night before. Had a little campfire, lots of merriment.

The tech sheet idea is cool.

I mentioned a while back my dads suggestion of a flagman instead of the tree. Could make for a fun time and BTW, he volunteered.

[HRH]

Night-time racing is the shit! How well lit is the track. I would love to see a couple of FED's battling it out down the track, fire shooting out of the pipes and the shutdown backfire. Howa bout a stripper that swings around the tree. Maybe we just need a lot of strippers. I've got it "Strippers, Stripers and Stryper":D

[Radshit]

HotRod Hudson.....I was with ya' till that Stryper part http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif.....

[du$ty]

strip..stripers..Stryper and RATT..rod. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[hotrodladycrusr]

Trophies??? There were trophies??? You mean Big Olds didn't get a trophy??? I'm crushed, how am I going to go on in life without a HAMB Drags trophy??? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

(all said with dripping sarcasm) http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[carkiller]

Locals?? Well I gotta say I talked to the guy with the lark a coupla times, The last time he wouldnt let me leave till he told me how he gives all his trophys to the grand kids. And this one had to be the coolest one he ever got and he was keeping it! The locals were definatly high buck FAST. I think it is good P R to include the ones that fit the criteria to compete. I dont think we are a total out law or one pers yet. Just my two cents. Cal

[McGrath]

I agree with Ryan, it should stay in Missouri. I mean shit, man how much more "Central" can you get?

You California guys have enough cool shit happenin as it is, leave some of it for us Mid-US boys. I didn't get to come this Year but i'll damn sure be there at the next one.

As for the Cut-off, I think '65 should be it. Even if I had been able to come this year, I wasn't going to bring my truck because the Official HAMB Drags page said "manufactured before '65", or something like that.

I guess I could have argued the point since my '65 F100 was actually built in late '64...

[CURIOUS RASH]

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HHHMMMM,

The "locals" were invited by the promoter as they are friends of his.

I had no problem with them running and I agree with RADSHIT that not allowing them at a race in there yard would not be very HAMB-like.

Truth be told, Monkey, MAMA and ME were lost and followed the "tupperware' car in.

He was a super nice guy.

TECH? WHY?

I have to get naked and then some to count the cars that ran and might not have if tech was... well, even existant. I couldn't find it and both my cars would not have passed.

MOKAN? OH HELL YEAH!!!

It is perfect for the event.

I would like to say the strip in Tulsa is perfect http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

It's nicer but doesn't have the feel that MOKAN has.

As far as closer to the west coast is concerned, why not closer to the East coast then?

There are precious few advantages to living in middle America.

Deal with it. We do. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif</font>

[gettingreasy]

Why not ferhter south? Or north? that would be cool, still half way between the coasts but still in different parts of the US. From what I hear Mokan was cool, but why not have it in different places.
-Jesse

[Zeke]

There's no reason to move the Drags that I can see. There are plenty of them for staying at MOKAN. The folks there seem to love the HAMB crew that attended the drags. Also they were more than helpful with the Pig. They could have said no way you'll have to use our consessions. They were willing to let us dig a big ass hole on their property to roast that porker. I haven't heard a negative comment about the locals or the local PD either. Besides The HAMB is established there. Why go through with hunting down another track. We owe MOKAN a little loyalty if you ask me. They've earned it.

On another subject I think that we ought to step up and get to work on supercool trophys for the next Drags http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[andysdeuce]

I personally had a great time at the drags. The Holiday Inn was cool about us partying in the parking lot...the people at Mokan went out of their way to make us feel welcome and I never saw or heard of anyone with an attitude. Just a group of laid back...happy to be there folks. Maybe have it a little earlier to beat the heat and a two day event would be twice as much fun. We need to understand the extra time and people it would take to make it a two day event. Ryan and the crew that helped out with this years drags did a wonderful job but with a two day event they will need help. A lot of help. Let me be one of the first to volunteer to help out in any way I can. Just let me know in time to make arrangements for the time off. My opinion is keep the Registration hotel the same...keep it at Mokan but make it a two day event. Anyone wanna help out???

[Kustm52]

I'll second that...I'll help out anyway possible...and I agree...leave it at Mokan...and a little earlier in the year to beat some of the heat.

Brian

[Roothawg]

I enjoyed watching the old stude run. It was a beautiful car, well done. I think the locals with the cars that fir the criteria aren't a problem. I agree that we kinda owe Mo-Kan, they went out of their way to let us get away with silliness.

Where else would the announcer challenge allcomers to run against his 2 ton yard truck. I'm gonna run him with the motorhome next year...... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[atch]

since this is an opinion post, i'd like to put in my 2 cents. i'd like to see it a two day event.

i agree that if you're driving a long day (or more) each way to the drags it would be way more bang for the buck if you got to stay two days. also, i tried to meet every hamber there this year and probably missed half of you.

i liked mokan and agree that it was pretty close to perfect venue for what we did. that said, however, even though mokan is only about 4 hours drive for me, i'm not opposed to driving further, although preferably for a two day deal. (this year i combined it with a b'ville trip so probably drove clarence 3-4 thousand miles that week)

the california folks drove way more than that, though. for me it would be pretty hard to justify driving two days (or more) each way for a one day party.

ryan, could your wife just show up for one day and you be there both? or maybe your wife and some other wives could make a mall trip to springfield one day. also (for the ladies entertainment) the precious moments museum is only a half hour away or so. i've never been there, but i've been told it's pretty cool if you're into that sort of thing.

[raven]

As far as helpinf out goes...
Why not havew people assigned a one or two hour stint helping do what needs to be done?
Instead of Ryan or his wife having to stay at the registration booth all day, have a rotation? I'd be up for that?
You might need some there that's proven trust-worhty to supervise us low-lifes so that no one walks away with any $ (not that they would be able to walk for long or far...).
Mo-Kan is a great place to hold an 'old-time' drag race and I'm not saying that because I live realitively close. It's got a great feeling there.
My 2-cents worth would be the suggestion to let us race longer. By the time I got the courage up to bring my old, slow truck to withstand the jeering of the crowd, the track closed. Even after it was stated that we would be allowed to race after the drawing...
oh well, next year...
r

[38Chevy454]

I had a great time this year, and didn't even have my own car there. If we had more time the plan was to use my 37 Chevy truck instead of my late model dually to tow the digger, but like seems to always happen, we ran short of time to build a custom trailer for the digger. Sure it was a long haul to get there for us CA boys. I would like to see it as a two-day event, maybe Saturday with drag racing and Sunday with a car show to unwind a bit and have fun shit-talking about the previous days racing? I know that I would have liked an extra day to really look over the cars better, seems that at the drags it was very busy and i did not see as much as i would have liked to. The hotel was a nice location and they were cool about the hanging out in the parking lot.

Even though Mo-Kan is far away for many, it does seem to be an ideal location for the drgas and I second the vote for doing it there next year.

[Jive-Bomber]

I'll definitely go again- And Ryan, if you need help at the booth or with reg crap, count me in. Maybe the A roadster can go next time, but then again nobody wants to see my car do a 20 sec. 1/4 mile!!!
I know Gordini would probably do it again too... We'll drag more Vultures there for next time.

jay

[Roothawg]

Jive Bomber, I am sorry I missed ya at the track....maybe next year.

[Sailor]

This time I can volunteer to make a poster for it a long time ahead. Or colaborate on it or whatever.

[WZ JUNK]

I am a good part of the blame for the locals. I did not talk up the event locally until there was a post on the MO KAN message board. After that and Ryan made a post about so few pre entrys I was afraid we were not going to have enough to pay for the track. I mentioned the event to some of the locals that I thought would come and that might join in on the HAMB afterwards. So if you got to blame someone about being beat by one of the local hillbillys, I guess it is my fault.

[Radshit]

Your Fault????? For what?...If we have anything to blame on ya' it will be for the good time and the great hospitality.....

[hotrodladycrusr]

I didn't meet a local I didn't like. They were all friendly and outgoing. You have some really nice friends John. The trophies they took home probley meant more to them then it would have to us and I get the feeling most HAMB folks don't really give a hoot about a trophy. The HAMB folks that were there were all winners just for attending. So please don't feel bad about inviting them, they were a pleasure and did help with the costs.

I love my HAMB Drags t-shirt and have worn it once a week since the event. It brings back great memories every time I look at it, more so then any "trophy" packed away in a box ever could. I also love the timing tag which is leaning right up next to my monitor waiting for the day I take it to the engraver. These two items, which commemorate the event mean more to me then a trophy would.

[SamIyam]

I don't think you need to apologize for anything John... seeing that 14 year old kid run his car was inspiring! He was also nice to talk to...
Sam.

[VonDad]

Well, next time I will make sure Fraz'z rad is working. We started early enough but took many many hours to make a short trip.

We would be more than happy to volunteer to do bout anything that you needed done. I can letter some, used to paint signs, can do calligraphy very well, but cant draw for a poop.

Can do carpentry, weld, drive anything with wheels and some stuff without. Work for myself so I can go anytime I wanna go. Do puter stuff, but Fraz is the supertech. I sellem, he makesem run n stuff.

We just need somebody to say hey. Could you guys do X? We will try or find somebody to make sure it gets done.

I loved MO-KAN. Just like long time ago. Relaxed tech. Hell Fraz's Byooick don't gots a floorboard in the driver's side and we went down the strip. Slow, but more fun than I've had in a long time.

People were the best. Locals and HAMBERS both. Although I must say I leaned towards HAMBERS a little more. We hung out with Marcie and JK's wife WarPigg and his new wife and they shared stories, time, beer, and shade which was a great commodity that day.

Hell where can you go, hang out with the cream of the crop, and have a great time that you will remember for a very long time?

Let's have another MO-Kan HAMB Drags and Rod Show and have as much fun as last time. Oughta be easy...

Seriously, let us know what's needed and we're there.

Later
VonDad

[WZ JUNK]

I am running at MO KAN again in two weeks at the Hot Rod Reunion Race. http://www.mokandragway.com/ahrr/ I am doing a little work to the truck and I am hoping for a 12 second pass.

[Roothawg]

Wz Junk, your truck hits pretty hard...you might just do it if the air is cool.

[Scallop53]

All of us from up north had a blast and will make it to the next one no matter what.I loved MO-KAN,had a 50's-60's look,feel and smell or was that the dead armadillos on the side of the road.Also liked the real laxed tech inspect (none)made you feel like it was real street racing,run what you brung.See everyone next year for sure.

DAN

[atch]

so i read this post about once every two weeks and this time i feel a need to make a comment, if for no other reason than to bring it back to the top for further discussion.

1. ryan doesn't sound like he (or his wife) can handle a 2nd day.

2. 38chev mentioned having a car show on sunday.

this sounds better every time i think about it. accomplishes what just about everyone says they missed. namely more time to get to know everyone else, look at each others' cars, tell lies, bench race, talk tech, and in general enjoy each others' company.

if we do this it needn't even even entail much planning. all we need is a local park or someone's house where we can all meet and bring buckets of kfc or something.

i'm surely not saying i wouldn't enjoy another day at the track, but this would be waaaaaayyyyy better than heading home after the drags.

another idea that no one's mentioned is an actual rod run. you know, someone familiar with the locale lead us on a 100 - 200 mile trip around the area and stop at points of interest. have food stops at restaurants that the locals frequent or picnic at a park somewhere. there's got to be at least a half dozen places that would be cool to visit within 50 - 75 miles of joplin that we could hit. if nothing else we could cruise on some of old route 66. i think that there's an old bridge on route 66 somewhere around there that i've always wanted to visit that would make a million dollar kodak moment if we parked 20 - 30 hot rods on it and took pix.

an additional thought is that a lot of us need to be making plans to get off of work by the first of the year. that's not that far off, folks. a date would be really nice to know.

who has other &amp;/or better ideas? opinions?

[Greezy]

A second day doing anything would be fine. Show, cruise whatever. Im trying to get a little press together so we can stamp our timing tags. I had a blast last time and looking forward to next years already, and the coupe will definately be there this time.

[Kustm52]

I'll second the motions that have been made...a second day would be cool, be it a cruise, show, or just hanging out in the motel parking lot. Would like to get a date soon, the vacation schedule will be coming around in a few weeks, got to make sure I get it scheduled off.

Brian

[hotrodladycrusr]

My thoughts on extending the event would be to arrive in the Joplin area a day earlier. This way the actual drags would be the climax. You guys understand that a climax to an event is important, right? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Anywho, arrive at the Holiday Inn on Thursday evening, Friday morning take a HAMB cruz thru the countryside, maybe a poker run type event with about 5 stops, ending back at the track for an evening of testing, tuning, and comerRODerie. I would have liked to have gotten to know more of the folks BEFORE the drags last year.

Because we got into Joplin late on Friday, we missed the "action" at the track with lots of HAMB folks hanging out. I don't plan on missing that part again.

I honestly don't believe I would hang out on Sunday for an "event" where I have already seen the cars and met everyone. I would probley head for home since it was almost a 16 hour drive for me. Just my thoughts

[Rocky]

I gotta agree with the climax girl. Sunday is reserved for returning home in time to watch both Seinfelds on Fox. I think a Friday of cruising the local sights and scenery is cool. If you can't make it early, you could still race on Saturday. And Saturday night in the hotel parking lot is mandatory to rehash all your trick race moves at the track...uhhhh, well, it is for most people if they don't bust their radiator on their pro-race nashes.

[Missing Link]

An extra day? Cool! Turn it into a PPV for those that can't make it. Great! then it could be a pay-per-view, much like the pro wrestling antics, it could culminate into another "Kiss my ass" grudge match. All filler and no killer. "Kiss my ass match?" that is not drag racing gents.

[WZ JUNK]

My wife and I recently made the run to the KCSP tour. We had a great time and I have been thinking of doing something like this during the weekend of the HAMB drags. I have not mentioned this to Ryan and I have not done all the research yet but I have it semi organized. As some of you know Route 66 passed through the Joplin area. Much of the route is still derivable and there are lots of points of interest. It is also possible to travel in three states on Route 66 in a matter of less than 15 minuets (MO, KS, OK) from Joplin. I have a list and a route in my mind. Depending on the number of cars participating we could have more than one route with all of us starting and ending at the same point. I would need help with the organization and the details. Ryan and his help did and incredible job at KCSP.

[hotrodladycrusr]

John, if you plan it for the Friday before the drags, I will do anything and everything to help you out. Whatever it takes. I can't imagine there will be more cars then one route can handle. Keep it simple and it will be a smashing success.

[Tuck]

Maybe our race nash will be run by its new owner this year? Last year was fun... I only hope I can afford to go this year. Maybe ill hitch a ride in the back of the rocky good time van, those guys know how to party...

[lakesmod]

How about a HAMB Drags East and a HAMB drags WEST with the winner of each squiring off at Mokan?
Seams I remember a East/West thing from the 60's.
That way more people could be involved with it that can't make the trip to Mokan.
Fred

[Tman]

WZ, that is a KILLER idea!!! I would help out in any way, even if it just means following you around the country in my Touring http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Rocky]

Great photo, Tuck...those Rambler look even faster than the mid-20 second timeslips attest to.
John, lemme know if there's anything I can do to help with the brand new 2004 "Hamb Drags Friday Ralley Tour". It's a helluva idea.

[Rocky]

BYW, I'm in favor of keeping the date in mid-summer to lessen the chance of rain screwing up race plans it takes an entire year to make. A little heat doesn't bother me and the 105 degree temps endured last year were a fluke, according to the locals there.

[McGrath]

"A little heat doesn't bother me and the 105 degree temps endured last year were a fluke, according to the locals there."

I would rather have a dry 105 day, than the 90 degree, 90% Humidity that we usually have in the summers here.

[ray]

i dig WZ JUNK's idea too. but then, rte 66 seems to call me. when i got lost trying to find the drags this year, i got there via 66.

its good to leave sunday for driving home.

[Bugman]

I only request that it be planned so that it's not right after school gets out in the spring, or right before it starts in the fall. I couldn't make it this year because us teachers have to report to work on the friday before the drags, and being new I didn't want to take a personal day in the first week.

-Bugman Jeff

[OutLaw]

I'm up for it again. I thought Mo-Kan was a great location. But what if the HAMB drags migrated to a differant state every year, find a cool old race track in every state.

Just an idea.

[Tim]

i think alot of the draw is that it was at mokan, right dab in the middle of the u.s. i know im fine with a 7-9 hour drive to the HAMB drags, but 12 to 20 isnt gona work for alot of people.

i think keeping it central is a big part of its success

just my two cents
tim

[Roothawg]

The problem that looms over the floating state deal is, someone different has to do all the legwork in each state.

There are a lot of willing people who would volunteer but some may not realize how much work is involved.

[choprods]

Yeah Root'= also I'd think as rare as a track would be in different states it would be rarer to find track owners as willing to let us slip thru the red tape that insurance and laws require -like Mokans staff and facility obliged us last year.........

[Roothawg]

yep

[SamIyam]

Yea, MOKAN was relaxed... I think they would be against someone coming out in a total piece of shit, and rightly so... but cars like sbcdrag's three point FED are just plain COOL to see run... I wonder if we could recruit more of the cacklefest type cars to come out and run? The midwest is FULL of old drag cars that can't run anymore because of restrictions... it would be neat to see some of this stuff come out to streatch their legs once a year.
Sam.

[Roothawg]

I agree Sam. I know of a few that have the "old hoop" cages but they are mainly used as displays now.
Exhibition only type runs might be allowed. Maybe a solo run?

[Mo Junk]

Brother, I'll be glad to help you organize a tour. We can schedule a couple weekends during the Winter to drive the area and figure out a course.Sam

[Kustm52]

Ok, back to the top....

I'm sitting here at work holding the 2004 vaction schedule...I work weekends so this is important that I get the weekend of the drags scheduled off now. Any ideas on a date yet???

Brian

[Roothawg]

I'm in the same boat.Mine has to be turned in by the end of Jan.

[Rocky]

Yeah, I gotta have mine in by Feb....Ryan? anyone? Bueler?

[WZ JUNK]

My last visit with Carl, the owner of MOKAN, he said his summer schedule was wide open and we could have our pick of several dates. Major conflicting events locally will be the NSRA event in Springfield, Americruise stop in Springfield, and the Hot Rod Power Tour. I need to plan my vacation too, as I only have June, July, and August off.

[Roothawg]

Boy, that sounds horrible. Only 90 days of leave? Poor guy.

[Roothawg]

BTW, Ryan I am voting for Early June. Less chance of a rainout and it isn't too hot yet. How bout Memorial Day weekend? That way guys could travel and not have to eat up vacation days? Is the track even open that weekend?

[WZ JUNK]

I know that I will be in Springfield for the NSRA Mid America Nats Memorial Day weekend.

[Fat Hack]

How 'bout somewhere 'round the Forth of July?

Alot of people have time off then anyhow, and it'll give us a month or so to recover from Billetproof Michigan!

After watching the HAMB Drags video at Denise's place this Saturday, I can't wait to make the show this coming Summer..but I'm throwing out a vote for early or mid July if anyone is keeping score!!!

(You mini-bike guys with your dinky tires are in real trouble...I'll spank ya on the top end!)

And the lightweight (rusty!) Chevy oughtta hold it's own against other mean buzzin half dozens!

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[porknbeaner]

Ah, just tell me when and where. I'll bring the 2 minute Galaxie (and perhaps a very quick ol' stude). One or the other ought to be entertaining.
Wouldn't miss it for the world. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Hey do I gotta have an emergency brake to pass tech. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Roothawg]

WZJUNK, didn't think about that. 4th of July is usually booked for us...family get togethers etc.
I know there is no way to meet everyone's needs but it would be nice if all of you just schedule around me. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[WZ JUNK]

I vote for the same weekend as last year. I can take the heat but rain at a drag strip is no fun.

[Roothawg]

Man that was too hot....rain shouldn't be a problem in June should it? Usually around here, it dries up til Sept.
When the fair comes to town the rain follows. The cars would run better too if it weren't 110 degrees.

[Kevin Lee]

I'm still laughing because Sam called Missouri "back East". Hahaha. I'll be there again.

[WZ JUNK]

Believe it or not it does rain a lot here in June and it could rain here on any day that we pick. I think I will look up some weather stats on the net and see what the records say. I will try to do that tonight.

[SamIyam]

Grimmy, when we were kids... we would take yearly trips to Kansas to see my dad's side of the family... and to us, it was "back east"... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

What about the mini bike thing?? I think it would be fun to see more of them racing...
Sam.

[Fat Hack]

I saw someone runnin' a mini bike on the video...thought it'd be cool to run mine down the track a few times! Go through the motor again this Spring and turn up the wick a little. I put it together on the conservative side this Summer...set the timing staright up and ran it a little fat.

Maybe shave the head, do a little port work, add a better carb and advance the timing (adjustable on a Tecumseh) and RULE the other two-wheeled terrors this time around!!

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[hotrodladycrusr]

Whenever, whereever. I'm there. and will give up just about all my other plans for the summer if it falls on a weekend where something else is planned. We all realize there will never be one weekend that suits everyone. Ryan will have to make an executive decision and hopefully the majority of the folks can make it.

Memorial weekend I plan on being at the NSRA Springfield nats with WZJunk, MoJunk, and the rest of those handsome MO boys. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif BUT, if thats the weekend that is choosen, I'm at MoKan. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif whenever it is, is can't come soon enough for my taste.

[ray]

shave which head?...and is that port work or portly work? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Fat Hack]

Ha Ha Ha!!!

Well, Ray...I could shave MY head for better aerodynamics, and go on a diet to trim the portly rider!!!

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[Kevin Lee]

How about an unlimited class? I'll race you for pinks? Oh yeah...I need a couple of motors. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif I might have some sort of bike whipped up for the drags...and to tool around Bonneville. The car comes first of course.

[Fat Hack]

I haven't forgotten about ya Grimlok! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Motors are gonna be tough to find around here for the next few months, but not impossible!

(There's always that old guy down in Ohio!)

I'll scare something up for ya!

[FORDY 6]

Knowing the date would give me a good reason to get my A ready to run...

[Smokin Joe]

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I'm still laughing because Sam called Missouri "back East".

[/ QUOTE ]

I tell the Californicators Idaho Falls is Northeast of L.A. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Setting a date soon would be a good idea. Just don't conflict with Speedweek on the salt.

[Roothawg]

Just got my flyer today for the Stray Kat 500. May 1-2. Can't miss that one. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[av8]

Smokin Joe, explain to me what a Californiacator is. Sounds like something pretty contemptuous.

[Roothawg]

I would be afraid to say that word in front of my mom....

[Rocky]

Root...a guy from OK.C. complaining because it was a little hot? Sheeeeeeeit! And it wasn't 110....it was only 105. I vote for the same weekend so I can lump Bonneville and Mokan into the same vacation and DAMN the heat.
'sides, the locals told me that hot of weather was really freaky, even for mid summer...and we shoud have right in the middle of John's [WZ Junk] 3 month vacation...

[Roothawg]

Rocky, they prolly meant is was supposed to be 115 and it was freaky that is was so cold. I can stand the heat but why?

I realize Bonneville is a factor but is MOKAN really on the way to anywhere? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[WZ JUNK]

I was curious and so I looked at some rainfall data for the last 4 years of the MOKAN area of SW MO. June had an average for the four years of 5.3, July 3.02, and Aug 4.46 inches of rain. So it would seem that it rains the least in July. Of course it could rain more on the average in a certain month but do it all in one day and then not rain the rest of the month but I doubt that.

I looked at the temperatures and humidity data some but basically it said hotter than hell and real humid all summer. Most of our summer weather forcast say hot and humid with a chance of evening showers.

[Roothawg]

Hmmm....so what are you thinking? November? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[atch]

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Root...a guy from OK.C. complaining because it was a little hot?

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the hottest summer i ever spent was a weekend in '90 or '91 when nsra had the nationals in okc.

[sodbuster]

I say the weekend after Bonneville. It was hot as heck but that is the mid-west. And with the dragstrip looking at schedule's I would think that August would be a slow month for racing so it would be easier to rent out the track for a Saturday.

Chris Nelson
Kansas

[Tman]

Pussies, I spent 2 summer working for my uncle http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif down there. I love Missouri! I will do it in August again.

[Zeke]

Same time in August count me out. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif School comes first http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[Mo Junk]

Let's go racin brother. Right now 100° doesn't sound too bad. You'll be up against the modified at next year's drags. You may not spank me so bad. I'll be glad to help whatever the date. Let's think about the Friday road tour as well. Sam

[Roothawg]

Really I don't care when we have it. I am just yanking ya'lls chain.

I am looking forward to it already. I think it is similar to being a drug addict. The anticpation builds, the climax, then the downer after it is over....now it's time to score another fix...... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[Rocket88]

Rocky, Tuck, here's a goal for you AMC boys at next years drags!

[Roothawg]

See...That's why you always need to detail the underside of your car.

Just like mom said about clean underwear.

[Kustm52]

I hate to keep dragging this up...but I have to get my vaction schedule in by this weekend...and dammit, I'm not gonna miss the drags! Hell, can we just narrow it down to a month?

Brian

[Roothawg]

Me too.....not this weekend but soon. Might email Ryan?