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The 2008 H.A.M.B. Drag Nationals

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Ryan, Aug 26, 2008.

  1. Ryan
    Joined: Jan 2, 1995
    Posts: 21,633

    Ryan
    ADMINISTRATOR
    Staff Member

  2. Monkey
    Joined: May 6, 2002
    Posts: 961

    Monkey
    Member
    from Owasso, OK

    Man, I had a great time as usual Ryan! Thanks for all you do for us! We ARE your people.

    I've never missed a drags yet and never will.

    Thanks for the great times!

    monkey
     
  3. bob hindman
    Joined: Dec 28, 2005
    Posts: 323

    bob hindman
    Member

    Dammmm gooood race ryan.....

    Hiney...
     
  4. Ryan
    As usual I probably had more fun than is legal.

    Didn't catch back up with ya in the lot, but maybe we'll have a minute to vistit at the roundup this year.

    Thanks friend,
    You done good.
     

  5. yblock292
    Joined: Oct 10, 2006
    Posts: 2,937

    yblock292
    Member

    Ryan,
    I don't think it could have been any better,
    Thanks for all your hard work and dedication,
    Jack
     
  6. We had a great time as usual. We didn't race, but had a ball watching, hearing and smelling all the sights sounds and aromas that a drag strip has to offer.
    The early start was cool. We left a bit early (Vic was melting) and had a relaxing dinner before 10 pm for a change.
    The action at the hotel was true to form also. I think everyone was relatively well behaved.
    Thanks to the gals, Carl and his track crew, Bob K, the hotel staff, and you, Ryan. It was a swell weekend! :D:cool:

    I also have to thank Tom and Clay for the assist on the way home when we had a tire separate. They came along at just the right time, escorted us to safety, and helped us get the spare changed out and back on the road. We owe ya one guys!!!
     
  7. 40StudeDude
    Joined: Sep 19, 2002
    Posts: 9,536

    40StudeDude
    Member

    Ryan (and Marcie)...many thanx for the event again this year...it's a 13 1/2 hour run for us from Denver...but it's the only place I can see the kind of cars I grew up with...and that says a lot...!!! Ain't nothing better than stepping back in time... even if it's only once a year...!!!

    R-
     
  8. I can't wait to have the Fiat completed so I can enjoy the #1 nostalgia drag event on the planet in '09.
     
  9. Some 2400+ miles round trip, five days, 178 gallons of premium fuel, bugs, meat, beer, some tequila all added up to one hell of a good time!

    Good to finally "meet" you. LOL
     
  10. jerry
    Joined: Mar 2, 2001
    Posts: 3,469

    jerry
    Member

    Ryan, what can I say. This has been a highlight for the year since the 2nd drags, didn't make the 1st, but will not miss it again.

    Nothing but words af praise to all involved.

    Thanks again to all involved, even if I did get to the track late again this year.


    jerry
     
  11. KernCountyKid
    Joined: Jul 11, 2006
    Posts: 376

    KernCountyKid
    Member
    from Arkansas

    'check out the coverage' link not working for anyone else?
     
  12. bigken
    Joined: Jul 7, 2005
    Posts: 2,788

    bigken
    Member

    Ryan and crew - THANKS..........
     
  13. TOE
    Joined: Mar 22, 2006
    Posts: 597

    TOE
    Member

    Not working here either...
     
  14. CURIOUS RASH
    Joined: Jun 2, 2002
    Posts: 9,635

    CURIOUS RASH
    Classified's Moderator

    This WAS the best one yet!

    The only thing that could be better is if it was closer to home.

    That hour and a half drive is killing me. :D

    When we were talking in the lot and you said "You bring fans..." I thought you meant fans as in stalkers... I was wondering why you looked confused when I said "I don't get it."

    It didn't hit me til the drive home the next day what you meant.

    I'll bring more air swirling/pushing devices next year.

    Thanks Bro!
     
  15. :D WOW! We had a great time. First time but it won't be the last. The sights, sounds and smell of rubber burning, it was like I was back at Fontana in the early 60's.
    Sorry that I didn't have an opportunity to meet you guy's. Maybe next year...
    "Atta boy's" to all of you!
     
  16. Yea this had to be the best one yet! Thanks to all who made it possible...Ryan and his crew, the MoKan crew, the photogs, and definitley the racers! Can't wait till next year! :D
     
  17. hotrodladycrusr
    Joined: Sep 20, 2002
    Posts: 20,765

    hotrodladycrusr
    Member

    The BEST event hands down on the planet! I haven't missed one yet and I don't plan on it. Wasn't my favorite one but that's OK. I need more then the 24 hours I got there this year to visit, do and see everything. Next year will be different....I'm getting to the hotel at noon on Thursday and not leaving till NOON on Sunday. :D

    Thanks to you and your crew for doing what you do to make sure we all have the best time possible there.:cool:
     
  18. guiseart
    Joined: Apr 7, 2005
    Posts: 3,872

    guiseart
    Member

    Good times... good times.

    My 7 year old girl, Indigo, is now hooked as well.
     
  19. visor
    Joined: Aug 11, 2002
    Posts: 513

    visor
    Member Emeritus
    from Missouri

    The Best yet.
    Thanks Ryan and Marcie
    and to everyone........................!
    Mike
     
  20. MilesM
    Joined: May 28, 2002
    Posts: 1,219

    MilesM
    Member

    Again a killer event. Been there from the first and they just keep getting better!
     
  21. VonDad
    Joined: Apr 17, 2001
    Posts: 228

    VonDad
    Member

    Come a long way from the 1st one, Fraz and rest of us limpin in way late with his overheated Buick. Camped out under the only pop-up gazeobo shade with you, Marcie, warpigg and his wife, and JK and his wife. Man it was so hot that 1st year.
     
  22. Another terrific event! Myself and the Indy crew had a great time and much like each year, we manage to bring a couple extra. We hope to keep that tradition alive with each coming year. This show is a 100% on the Bubba's grading scale with great people, great cars and a great venue. It's the truly special events that get all three of these things right.
     
  23. Tuck
    Joined: May 14, 2001
    Posts: 5,780

    Tuck
    Tech Editor
    from MINNESOTA
    1. Early Hemi Tech

    I had a BLAST!!!!
    thanks man.
    Tuck
     
  24. breeder
    Joined: Jul 13, 2005
    Posts: 10,948

    breeder
    Member Emeritus

    i pulled my kids outta school for this! they went a half day weds [there first day of school] and we left!!! :) itll remain that way until there old enough to think for themselfs to!!!LOL
    this was our second, and we wont miss another if were all healthy! i love the races, but i think i love seenin all my buddys and makin new ones even more!!!!
    course thats cause i dont have a car done yet!! :p ill be there next year, and in my 53 , draggin my 30A behind, if things go well!!!
    THANKS EVERYONE!!!!
    special thanks to you ryan! never thought signin up here would land me so many life long friends! and for that, you are a ruler sir!
     
  25. chicken
    Joined: Aug 15, 2004
    Posts: 370

    chicken
    Member
    from Kansas

    I've been to five of 'em (missed the first) and this was my favorite. Great job by all involved!

    chicken
     

  26. Yeah Denise after all that I only saw ya for like 2 seconds! And the Pileup will be crazy for me...

    Thanks to Ryan et al for a fantastic weekend. We are lucky folks.
     
  27. general gow
    Joined: Feb 5, 2003
    Posts: 6,407

    general gow
    MODERATOR
    Staff Member

    3267 miles in a Corolla, rolling through rural missouri thanks to Greezy's directions, seeing great old friends, making great new friends, side tripping to Illinois to see my old house in Morris. for me, it was a trip of a lifetime. but then again, so was 2005, with nosurf in a clapped out old pick up towing his coupe through kansas...

    and now i have a nice little gentleman's bet with Zach to go heads up in 2010...

    they just keep getting better. or at least, reminding me of how great things can be.
     
  28. Hmmm, I was not aware my wife was there this year. I know the midget is pretty, but, that's not my wife.
     
  29. Fraz
    Joined: Mar 3, 2001
    Posts: 1,818

    Fraz
    Member
    from Dixon, MO

    The first one JK, the 2003 drags. I dunno who all was here this year, too many new people. We hung out with weekender's (RIP) family and the Henry J this year.
     
  30. A great big THANKS for Ryan and crew, and the MOKAN folks. What an event....great time!!! Ryan,I believe you've dumped your bad mojo from the cinematic, the toe cuttin', the wheel losin'... With a morning radar like that and not a bit o' rain, ya must be livin' right..... Thanks again.
     

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