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**Ryan** · 10-08-2012, 08:44 AM

I had big plans this weekend. My wife was out of town and I had the three kids all to myself, which presented the perfect opportunity to expose them all to some good ole fashion Drag Racing. All I had to do was load them all in the truck, stop at Wal...

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belair · 10-08-2012, 08:55 AM

I took no pics, but if I had a dollar for every tuff 55 2 door sedan that was there, I could've hired you a baby- sitter. It was epic, as usual. Hope the kids shared their Hot Wheels with you.

ryno · 10-08-2012, 08:57 AM

Kids do have a magical why of making the most thought out plans turn to shit real quick like.

**HOTRODPRIMER** · 10-08-2012, 09:27 AM

Yeah,mom's know when to let dad take care of the kids,,it's a vicious plan all women are inherently born with,,leave town and dad has big plans,,kids get sick!

I've been there with our children and grandchildren,,it's the little bumps in the road that helps use stay grounded with the things that are of the most importance,,family.

Sorry you missed the drags but there will be more. HRP

kingdesgn · 10-08-2012, 09:46 AM

My wife followed me up with the kids in the mini van. The entire family loved every minute especially my 3 year old son. My wife left saying that she wants to build a drag car but she wants to be the driver! Yes, I'm a lucky and blessed man. Fun and clean event!

Dan Hay · 10-08-2012, 01:53 PM

Because I spent some quality time with my daughter in the AM, I didn't get there until noon, and managed 3 passes until they closed the lanes.. Great day with the fam and Hot Rods!

**BLAKE** · 10-08-2012, 03:23 PM

Reposting a few from another thread... it was a blast, and it 's interesting how many folks (and this event) have graduated from 'Run what ya brung' to full-on FED rigs!!!

**BLAKE** · 10-08-2012, 03:30 PM

autobilly · 10-08-2012, 04:02 PM

Although it's OT, if you were stuck on the couch this Saterday in Oz, you could have watched the all-day telecast of qualifaing for iconic Bathurst.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4XVF3jJL5Q

flt-blk · 10-08-2012, 04:03 PM

Did Steve get to run his FED??

**BLAKE** · 10-08-2012, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by flt-blk

Did Steve get to run his FED??

I missed it, but hearsay was that there were still clutch issues on Friday... I'm sure someone here will have the full story..??

-Brent- · 10-08-2012, 04:19 PM

Awesome candid shots, Blake.

AustinThunderbird · 10-08-2012, 04:27 PM

There was so much freakin' cool stuff going on I really forgot to keep taking pictures. Heres what I did manage to take. Have some movie I will link to when I get them uploaded to the yootoobs

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**Mr48chev** · 10-08-2012, 04:42 PM

Great photos and it brings back some great memories. My wife and I spent several of our Sunday dates out there in early 1969 When I was at Fort Hood and she was at Mary Hardin and I raced a then new 69 Cutlass S in G stock.

AustinThunderbird · 10-08-2012, 04:44 PM

haha oops last picture snuck in there.. took the tbird out for a day trip on saturday on the way to the dragstrip.. stopped in Cele and had BBQ at the place they used for the Texas Chainsaw Massacre.. pretty decent sausage and brisket
http://www.texaschainsawmassacre.net/Remake/BBQGas.htm

**Ryan** · 10-08-2012, 04:45 PM

That t-bird rules... Make it low and then leave it alone!

AustinThunderbird · 10-08-2012, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan

That t-bird rules... Make it low and then leave it alone!

exactly what I'm planning on doing!

10-08-2012, 08:44 AM	#1
Ryan Administrator Join Date: Jan 1995 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,604	The Day Of The Drags I had big plans this weekend. My wife was out of town and I had the three kids all to myself, which presented the perfect opportunity to expose them all to some good ole fashion Drag Racing. All I had to do was load them all in the truck, stop at Wal... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

10-08-2012, 08:55 AM	#2
belair Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brady TEXAS Posts: 4,248	Re: The Day Of The Drags I took no pics, but if I had a dollar for every tuff 55 2 door sedan that was there, I could've hired you a baby- sitter. It was epic, as usual. Hope the kids shared their Hot Wheels with you. __________________ Every knee will bow H.A.M.B. Chapel 322 Naihead and complete stick set-up for sale

10-08-2012, 08:57 AM	#3
ryno Old School HAMBer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: carl junction mo. Posts: 2,950	Re: The Day Of The Drags Kids do have a magical why of making the most thought out plans turn to shit real quick like. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/rynobuiltrodandcustom tech week entry candies,lace,patterns,flake

10-08-2012, 09:27 AM	#4
HOTRODPRIMER Alliance Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Anderson,S.C. Posts: 16,553	Re: The Day Of The Drags Yeah,mom's know when to let dad take care of the kids,,it's a vicious plan all women are inherently born with,,leave town and dad has big plans,,kids get sick! I've been there with our children and grandchildren,,it's the little bumps in the road that helps use stay grounded with the things that are of the most importance,,family. Sorry you missed the drags but there will be more. HRP __________________ Tradition without intelligence is not worth having. T.S. Eliot '54 Ranch Wagon build photos

10-08-2012, 09:46 AM	#5
kingdesgn Grenade Inspector Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Montgomery, TX Posts: 263	Re: The Day Of The Drags My wife followed me up with the kids in the mini van. The entire family loved every minute especially my 3 year old son. My wife left saying that she wants to build a drag car but she wants to be the driver! Yes, I'm a lucky and blessed man. Fun and clean event!

10-08-2012, 01:53 PM	#6
Dan Hay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Worth TEXAS Posts: 2,077	Re: The Day Of The Drags Because I spent some quality time with my daughter in the AM, I didn't get there until noon, and managed 3 passes until they closed the lanes.. Great day with the fam and Hot Rods!

10-08-2012, 03:23 PM	#7
BLAKE Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,348	Re: The Day Of The Drags Reposting a few from another thread... it was a blast, and it 's interesting how many folks (and this event) have graduated from 'Run what ya brung' to full-on FED rigs!!! __________________ World's Crashest Yay-Hoo!

10-08-2012, 03:30 PM	#8
BLAKE Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,348	Re: The Day Of The Drags __________________ World's Crashest Yay-Hoo!

10-08-2012, 04:02 PM	#9
autobilly Old School HAMBer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tweed, Australia Posts: 2,523	Re: The Day Of The Drags Although it's OT, if you were stuck on the couch this Saterday in Oz, you could have watched the all-day telecast of qualifaing for iconic Bathurst. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4XVF3jJL5Q __________________ RETRO Spec. (tive) -Getting to where you're going by knowing where you've come from.

10-08-2012, 04:03 PM	#10
flt-blk Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glen Ellyn, IL Posts: 4,295	Re: The Day Of The Drags Did Steve get to run his FED?? __________________ THEM TX "Nomad"

10-08-2012, 04:19 PM	#12
-Brent- Old School HAMBer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 4,083	Re: The Day Of The Drags Awesome candid shots, Blake. __________________ Pre-war 1920 Model T build Reassembly has begun! WANTED: - 1933/34 Drive Shaft and Torque Tube

10-08-2012, 04:27 PM	#13
AustinThunderbird FNG Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 44	Re: The Day Of The Drags There was so much freakin' cool stuff going on I really forgot to keep taking pictures. Heres what I did manage to take. Have some movie I will link to when I get them uploaded to the yootoobs

10-08-2012, 04:27 PM	#14
AustinThunderbird FNG Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 44	Re: The Day Of The Drags

10-08-2012, 04:28 PM	#15
AustinThunderbird FNG Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 44	Re: The Day Of The Drags

10-08-2012, 04:31 PM	#16
AustinThunderbird FNG Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 44	Re: The Day Of The Drags

10-08-2012, 04:42 PM	#17
Mr48chev Alliance Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Yakima Valley, WA Posts: 15,402	Re: The Day Of The Drags Great photos and it brings back some great memories. My wife and I spent several of our Sunday dates out there in early 1969 When I was at Fort Hood and she was at Mary Hardin and I raced a then new 69 Cutlass S in G stock. __________________ Definition of a "work car". One you have to work on all weekend so you can drive it to work the next week.

10-08-2012, 04:44 PM	#18
AustinThunderbird FNG Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 44	Re: The Day Of The Drags haha oops last picture snuck in there.. took the tbird out for a day trip on saturday on the way to the dragstrip.. stopped in Cele and had BBQ at the place they used for the Texas Chainsaw Massacre.. pretty decent sausage and brisket http://www.texaschainsawmassacre.net/Remake/BBQGas.htm

10-08-2012, 04:45 PM	#19
Ryan Administrator Join Date: Jan 1995 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,604	Re: The Day Of The Drags That t-bird rules... Make it low and then leave it alone! __________________ Ryan Cochran "Skating the same line since 1976..." .................................................. .... www.jalopyjournal.com - www.garagejournal.com - www.gearjournal.com - www.fordbarn.com - www.DOGFIGHTmag.com

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