HAMB drags DATE!

[Ryan]

Ok, I just can't decide so I am calling on you guys for help. When is the ideal date for the HAMB drags for you guys? At least you can narrow it down and I can take a few dates to the track and WZ Junk... What you fellas think?

[hotrodladycrusr]

May 22nd

July 17th

Aug 21st

[Kustm52]

How about just keeping it the same as last year, after speed week? Seemed to work good last year...yeah, it was hot, but it's always hot in the summer. Rather be hot than raining...just my $.02.

Brian

[enjenjo]

I like aug 21st.

[Fat Hack]

August 21st here, too! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Junkyard Dog 32]

Any day is good...

I don't care if I have a parole hearing that day, I'll be there.

...but Aug. 21st sounds cool.

JOEhttp://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[porknbeaner]

I like Aug or May.

[Assdragger]

August gives me a little more building and tuning time! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[hotrodladycrusr]

Speed Week in B'ville starts the weekend of Aug 13th/14th so the 21st is the Sat after Speed Week just like last year.
I can deal with the heat and humidity much better then the cold we here in the north are experiencing right now... brrrr

[Zeke]

Late may, june works for me. Aug 21st is too close to the fall semester for me. Way too much going on then unfortunately.

[scarliner]

I have to go with Assdragger,late in the year works for me,Im trying to build a T roadster and I wasnt in "SLOW CLASS" for nuttin!

[Fat ASS Whitewalls]

August 21st. I might even have something that can make a full pass this time! Maybe bring the Pinto 4cyl powered Track "T" out of mouth balls. Dean http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Assdragger]

Hey Scarliner...you outta have Kenny build us a short bus so we can relive the good ol day`s....I`ll wear my velcro shoes and we`ll have a good ol time!

[Tman]

You know my thoughts are for August Ryan.

[Nick32vic]

[ QUOTE ]
August gives me a little more building and tuning time!


[/ QUOTE ]

Ya, thats sounds good. Even though mine prolly wont be ready for a long drive by then ill sure as heck try!

[choprods]

Definitely August 21 [for my 02 cents].......mays too early julys too busy already

[visor]

I believe Aug. 21st is the same date as Bonneville Speed Week.
Last year the drags were the week-end after, which was
perfect for those returning from the salt.

So I vote for after Bonneville.
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"OPOSSUM BENDERS"
Central Missouri Chapter

[Zeke]

Speed week Aug. 14th thru 20th.

[four-thirteen]

late august screws a whole lot of college and other students, it's too close to the start of class. before or after would be fine; i'd skip funerals, weddings, other car shows... four-thirteen

[Rocky]

August 21st rules! August 21st FOR PRESIDENT!

[sodbuster]

I like the Saturday after Speedweek. That way the East coast guys that go to the salt can stop at the HAMB Drags on the way home and the California & NorthWest guys can have something to drive to on the way to the mid-west for the drags. And the weather is HOT, but not alot of rain in the middle of August. Rain is bad and un-predictable in the mid-west in the summer.

http://photo.starblvd.net/~HAMB_Drags/1-1-1.jpg

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB1&Number=155910&fpart=1 &PHPSESSID=

Chris Nelson
Kansas

[Wowcars]

My vote is for May 22nd or June 5 or the 12th. But I'll show up either way (hopefully)

[warpigg]

i have no tie ups. however i noticed last time that it being 100 degrees at midday and us not starting until 10am or so made for trouble hooking up. i say spring or fall, but spring and fall are the rainy times in the midwest... just a couple things i'm sure you have considered.

p.s. august is NOT fall in joplin...

[Assdragger]

Chances of 100 plus weather are slim twice in a row.

[Hellbound_Hootch]

august sucks,,,,i vote for early june or july,,,,,
i was gonna go last year,,,but couldn't afford it the same month as bonneville,,,,

i won't bring shoes this year if you have it earlier,,,,

miss hootch

[warpigg]

are you hoping for 70's in august assdragger?

how long you lived in mizzu?

[Assdragger]

I lived here all my life and I can tell you, you NEVER know what the hell the weather is going to be on Mo!
That being said...I really dont give a shit when the drags are..I`ll be there, I just figured there was less chance of rain in August.

BTW, its Mizzou http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[warpigg]

climate sounds a lot like oklahoma... maybe that's because joplin is 40 miles away... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
kisses

[Tuck]

im for after bonnie in aug.... just like last year.

I think after being there in the heat I'll be more prepared for it next year... LOTS OF WATER and a AC UNIT for the pit tent

tuck http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Rocky]

Pit tent? Ha! Next, you'll have an 18 wheeler like the big boyz.

[Roothawg]

I'm open for any date EXCEPT May 2-15 or June 26.

[kustumizer]

Just wondering where the drags are held? I would like to make it this year if i could. Any date sounds good to mee. Nate

[roadstar]

The weekend after Bonniville sounds great. We might as well make it traditional already.
And this year you better be ready for some "MOTER CITY MADMEN" to show you all how to go fast! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Bugman]

The 21st is awfuly close to when Teachers have to report to work. That's why I couldn't make it last year http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Roothawg]

You know as much as I griped about the heat etc. I think you should leave it in Aug., the weekend before or after Bonneville. That way it's always the same. Whenever Bonneville is...the Hamb drags is right there with it.

[zman]

August 21 sounds good, now where?

[Kevin Lee]

August 21st. College is for the weak.

[ray]

the more time i gots to get ready, the more you doorslammers better watch out!i hope to have a quick tank ready. yeah right!

[beatnik]

Yea, later in the summer is better, it would give us all more time to get ready for it. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[2tall2beahotrodder]

AUG 21st..... Imma going to head up to Wyotech to summer,, be perfect to stop by the drags before i go...

[Roothawg]

So........August?

[flatheadpete]

Whenever it is, I'll try my damndest to be there. Maybe we (BADLS1 Racing) will be in that neck of the woods for a race? Can we pull out 'The World's Fastest LS1' for some exhibition passes if we make it? Oh yeah, my crap might be there, too. I need to lay down some blistering 20 sec passes! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Zeke]

Please not August..... I'd hate to miss this one too.

[FORDY 6]

August works, might not be as hot this year.

[Nick32vic]

May I suggest that we could narrow it down to like 3 or 4 dates and then do a poll?

Nick

[Assdragger]

[ QUOTE ]
Please not August..... I'd hate to miss this one too.

[/ QUOTE ]
Whats the latest date that works for you Zeke?

[hotrodladycrusr]

Joplin, MO to Denver, CO is 700 miles. If you can't do 700 miles home on Sunday and make it to school on Monday, you've got no business attending. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

We drove 14 hours home on Sunday and was at work on Monday morning at 8:30am.

If it's important to you, you will attend, no matter what the date.

[Tman]

Not ragging on anyone in particular but Denise is right. We are 8 months out, put $5 a week into a jar and money is not an issue. Lots of us work on Mondays, just drive it all on Sunday. I am 12 hours from Bonneville and 14 Hours from Mokan. I plan on doing em both and working a full week in between. Lots of folks put off trips because it seems like a large hurdle. The trick is to say phucket and just make it happen! I know I wont hit all the cool events I would like. I know we will never get a date that is perfect for everyone. But the HAMB Drags is worth making an effort for. Even if you have to drive a late model!!! At least you can see something that is rather cool.

[Hellbound_Hootch]

why is it that only 3 dates have neen considered?

i think thats LAME,,,,

most of us live on a budget,,,,some smaller than others,,,,

just my two cents,,,,

MISS hellbound hootch

[KCsledz]

I'm with hotrodladycruiser!
If ya make it ya make it.

I am all for August though!

It was hot but everybody managed just fine! 99% of the people were ear to ear smiles just because they were there!

[FWilliams]

God.700 miles sounds nice, i am looking at 2060

[hotrodladycrusr]

RACEFAB, you have no clue how much I'm looking forward to shaking your hand. It's going to be an honor. I'm so thrilled your going to be able to attend.

[choprods]

It Maybe a hard decision for some- that drivin the ol car is out......cost- distance or vehicle conditions-INSTEAD-fly into KC or Springfield and us Mo folks could give you a ride from there ON to the Drags....better than missing the drags altogether.....Network with us and Im sure something will work out.

[Zeke]

[ QUOTE ]
Joplin, MO to Denver, CO is 700 miles. If you can't do 700 miles home on Sunday and make it to school on Monday, you've got no business attending. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

We drove 14 hours home on Sunday and was at work on Monday morning at 8:30am.

If it's important to you, you will attend, no matter what the date.

[/ QUOTE ]

Hmmm my education and the possiblity of losing a class that I can't make up for two years because of the way the program is set up or going to a drag race which I won't be racing in. Which is more important... I'll have to think about that one.

You are right. I really don't have any business attending it. Some things are more important. I just feel like a heel sticking Tman with doing all the food again. And it would not be right for the my needs to be put in front of anyone elses.Not that Ryan would do that thank God. So it doesn't matter when the latest I could make it out there would be. I just have a shitload that I need to get done in august part of that being lining up an internship, which I have to have, and a new job before school starts. (Main reason for wanting late may or june)

I don't want to seem bitchy about it. Its just bad timing for me is all.

[Zeke]

I should say it's not just a matter of not making it back for class but not having the time off to go. I'll live.

[warpigg]

i just wanted to clarify my earlier post. i don't really have anything against aug. (self employed now so i get all the personal time i can afford) i just heard rumblings that the heat was contributing to higher times. i won't be racing anyway, just hanging out. but if we do set it in the hotter months maybe some early morning runs or evening runs might be in order for those serious about getting their best times. personally i think it will be fun morning noon or night / aug. feb. or whenever. i'll be there.

even though i mentioned the heat earlier, my one true beef was the non HAMB cars and late models. i might start a fire storm here (i'm not trying to be a snob, i promise) but i would like to see it a true HAMB event with the only late model exception being Jerry Cochran, he can race a big wheel tri-cycle for all i care.

as i remember all the local / non-HAMBers that showed last year were on the up and up, and had some nice cars.... but i could see it getting out of hand. you know... they tell two friends, and they tell two friends, and they tell the local import club and then we're up to our eyeballs in front wheel slicks and lap top co-drivers. i just like the idea of a "nostalgia drag". know what i mean? was i the only one that felt that way? am i just being reactionary?

[Boones]

Prefer September... To much other good stuff going on in Aug... Nothing in Sept around here....

[hotrodladycrusr]

[ QUOTE ]
but i could see it getting out of hand. you know... they tell two friends, and they tell two friends, and they tell the local import club and then we're up to our eyeballs in front wheel slicks and lap top co-drivers.


[/ QUOTE ]

Have faith my friend, Ryan will never let that happen.



I will take your thoughts one step further though, I'm for no late models on the property at all. They ruin the backdrop of the photos in my opinion. If you have to drive a late model there, how about parking it on the other side of the entrance gate and walking in? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[zman]

I support the no late models on the grounds idea...

[Roothawg]

Yeah and no mullets allowed......sorry ABONE. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[four-thirteen]

june 5-6
june 12-13
september 11-12

if you want it later in the year to finish your projects, we should put it off a few years. my vote is for early june. four-thirteen

[hotrodladycrusr]

June 5th weekend is the York bash with the So-What crowd, and the new Billetproof-North, which will probley keep any of those guys from attending.

June 12th weekend is GG Indy which would keep ALOT of the northen midwest folks from attending. Need a weekend where theres not a huge regular event already planned.

[2tall2beahotrodder]

Accually i think having it in late july or early Aug would be better...

And guys,, 700 miles is nothing.... im looking at over 1600...

[2tall2beahotrodder]

[ QUOTE ]
June 5th weekend is the York bash with the So-What crowd, and the new Billetproof-North, which will probley keep any of those guys from attending.

June 12th weekend is GG Indy which would keep ALOT of the northen midwest folks from attending. Need a weekend where theres not a huge regular event already planned.

[/ QUOTE ]


You going to york this year?????

[warpigg]

[ QUOTE ]

I'm for no late models on the property at all. They ruin the backdrop of the photos in my opinion. If you have to drive a late model there, how about parking it on the other side of the entrance gate and walking in? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

good idea

[Tman]

August 6,7,8 is my run up here. The Sturgis rally is august 9-15. Bonneville is the next next week.

[Kevin Lee]

I think everyone should be issued an official 50's uniform as they go through the gate...actually no late models past the gate is a great idea. And I agree it sort of ruins the backdrop, Denise.

I don't really care when it is because I can make it any weekend.

[Zeke]

Who said anything about distance?

[hotrodladycrusr]

[ QUOTE ]

You going to york this year?????

[/ QUOTE ]

Probley not, as I just had an $4,700 estimate for a new roof for my home http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif One of my party guests on Saturday nite noticed water in a lite fixture on my ceiling by my front door. I knew it was coming but I've just been wanting to get a few major things done on Big Olds before I tackled the roof. Oh well, no putting it off now. I'm afraid my cruzn for the upcoming season will have to be curtailed a bit and York will be one that I'll probley have to cut along with Springfield, MO and BTT50's http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif Unless I have a couple of really good art shows in the spring, I can't see how I can do it all. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif


As far as school goes, it should come first in anyones book, whether your attending or teaching. Same goes for jobs and family. All that should come before a car event, no matter how cool the event is, it should be second to lifes other stuff.

Tman, B'ville starts the same weekend as the Sturgis Ralley is ending, the weekend of Aug 13/14th.

[Fraz]

Ryan, I thought we were going to go with a more Springtime date, according to you, Jason, and the rest of us blabbing under the tent.

~Will

[warpigg]

i knew i wasn't the only one that heard that...

[flatheadpete]

Denise, We might have to caravan out there. My Flattie probably won't drive that far but I can trailer it behind my pick-up and carry tools at the same time. Shit happens every time I hit the road. But usually, I'm with Jdub and his stuff breaks!! Anyway, lets see how many Gay Bitches want to caravan out!!

[JimC]

I think this is the koolest picture ever posted on the HAMB, http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif http://photo.starblvd.net/~HAMB_Drags/1-1-1.jpg

[WZ JUNK]

I like it too. I wonder who owns that Chevy?

[Roothawg]

Only because you are in it....

[Hot Rod To Hell]

[ QUOTE ]
I think this is the koolest picture ever posted on the HAMB,

[/ QUOTE ]
SERIOUSLY!!! Who owns that sweet ass Van in the right side of that pic??? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I guess that's what ya meant about pics, huh Denise?
I would love to go, but my car's probly not traditional enough, I could NEVER afford the fuel to drive it there, and I don't own a trailer!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[hotrodladycrusr]

FlatheadPete, IF I leave from Gay Michigan I would LOVE to caravan with everyone. I'm hoping that I'll be attending Speed Week in B'ville the weekend before the drags therefore I'd be coming from the west. In any event we will all cruz home together.

If the drags is held on any other weekend except following B'ville, you can count me in on cruzn out there with everyone. It certainly would be tons-o-gay-fun! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

JimC, I like that photo too.... I wonder who took it? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Fat Hack]

HRTH...you're welcome to ride shotgun in the Super Speedy 49 with me if ya want...might have RocketJ2 along for the ride as well...hope we don't fall through the floorboards and run ourselves over!

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[warpigg]

don't know about the van, but that's the wife's Jeep up by the tent.

[Hot Rod To Hell]

HACK: You're not inviting me to ride all the way to MoKan in a 2.8 powered vehicle are you??? If so, you wouldn't honestly expect me to say "yes" would ya??? A 2.8 wouldn't make that trek in a BRAND NEW S-10, let alone a Hackmobile! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gifhttp://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Mel]

What about the last weekend in July- 30, 31, 1? Haven't heard anyone speak up about any big events that weekend yet.

~Melissa

[Fat Hack]

Ha Ha Ha...actually, it was a thinly disguised ploy to sucker in an extra body to help push it up the hills along the way...you figured me out!!!

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[Tman]

Remember, several of the West Coast guys that made were there partially because they took the week off for Bonneville anyway? It seems to reason that we stand a better
chance at getting both sides of the country united around Bonnie. I dunno, just a thought. I will be there either way.

[hotrodladycrusr]

Mel, the weekend of July 29th thru Aug 1st is the NSRA Nats in L'ville, KY. There were probley 30 or 40 HAMB folks that attended that show last year.

[fordiac]

I dont want to ruffle feathers denise, but it sure looks like you arent too consistent in this post.

[hotrodladycrusr]

What's not consistant?

[fordiac]

[ QUOTE ]
If it's important to you, you will attend, no matter what the date.

[/ QUOTE ]

i read your next post wrong, (you slipped talkin about another show in there),


i re read it, never mind.

[Mel]

Well hot damn, every week this summer has something going on! I guess the powers that be will just have to pick a date and those who can make it will. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif I know I'm gonna try my hardest to make it this year no matter what date... even if I have to *gasp* skip something local.

~Melissa

[voneyeball]

Only "fucking hoodlums" will be there, so you guys that can't make it are probably better off.

[Kustm52]

Bttt.....I have to work every weekend http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif ..so scheduling time off is necessary....and my coworkers are pissed that I've been holding up the process!

Brian

[JimC]

There are events all through the summer.
Picking a date that does not conflict with some of them is impossible.

The one contributing factor is picking a date that is open at the track.
In that light, I would suggest contacting Carl to find a date that is available, then go for it.

Any one of us will pick the event that is most important to him or her.

What ever the date for the HAMB drags, I am there.

Quote JimC, I like that photo too.... I wonder who took it?

One clue! She makes AWESOME cookies!!!

Jim

[Greezy]

August is fine it seemed to work last year. Id rather take a chance on running in the heat, then having it moved up and it pissing on us and not running at all. Either way Ill be there.

[RileyRacing]

Do we have an idea yet? I got a vacation request notice from the boss man, and would like to tell him when... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Don't matter if it's approved, I'm gonna be there!

Jay

[hotrodladycrusr]

A quote from Mike Bishop, AV8, on another thread that I thought I'd stick here incase Ryan is keeping track of how many want what dates and the exciting possiblities that could happen IF the drags are held the weekend after Speed Week.

[ QUOTE ]
If the HAMB drags are the weekend after Speed Week it's entirely possible that the Pacers roadster could be there. Gene Gilmore, who has ramrodded the restoration and has stewardship of the car will be at Bonneville with the Tardel-McKenzie crew, as will several others who are old Pacers.

BTW, the roadster is not likely to equal its early performance. The new motor isn't nearly as crafty as the old one. In fact it's very close to being a stone-stock 327. It will be run on alcohol, however. Still, the BFD will probably kick its ass.

FWIW, I plan on attending the HAMB drags if they are the weekend at the end of Speed Week. I'll have my own transportation this year and can hang out whenever, wherever. and with whomever I want! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif



[/ QUOTE ]


I certainly don't want to wish the summer away but August can't get here soon enough for me http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[porknbeaner]

Hey my topless cruisin friend. Can I assume that you want to do the HAMB Drags on the way back from Wendover? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

I'm good with that date, just seems so far off.
The PknBner http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[McGrath]

August sounds best to me. Do I get to run my '65, or is '64 going to be the Cut-off again?

[Ryan]

He guys, I haven't forgotten ya.... I am working with track owner now... Looks like Aug 21, but that could change...