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08-22-2012, 08:46 AM
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Location: Austin, TX
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More On The H.A.M.B. Drags
 Despite an office full of residual H.A.M.B. Drags garb, I'm finally starting to unwind from the venture. I'm so far behind on other business that it's laughable, but before I put my head down and get to those bores, I thought I would throw out some p... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here. |
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08-22-2012, 09:31 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Abilene Kansas
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Re: More On The H.A.M.B. Drags
I had the pleasure of cruising south down Rangeline Saturday evening at dusk back to the hotel with the windows down. I looked in the rearview and what do I see but two headlights so low and so far apart that a second glance was needed. Sure enough, it's Brad and co-pilot slinking the big black merc alongside me, the last of a glorious day's light and brightly lit neon reflecting and sliding down the full length of my favorite mercury.
epic.
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^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Grandpa's Hotrod, a hotrod children's book for all ages.....Like on Facebook! Last edited by NoSurf; 08-22-2012 at 11:10 AM. |
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08-22-2012, 09:39 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Greater Metropolitan McLouth, KS,
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Re: More On The H.A.M.B. Drags
This year we brought all 4 kids, our youngest Ned is 2 and this was his first year. I was worried when the Henrys Nitro cars came out he would freak from the noise but when they lit up he was startled then started laughing like a maniac! He loved every second!
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08-22-2012, 09:40 AM
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Location: phoenix, az
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Re: More On The H.A.M.B. Drags
One of these years I hope to make it!
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08-22-2012, 09:46 AM
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Location: Austin, Texas
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Re: More On The H.A.M.B. Drags
"If you know any of the above fellas, slap them on the back and buy them a beer. They deserve it."
Indeed.
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08-22-2012, 10:14 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Beautifull Black Hills of South Dakota
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Re: More On The H.A.M.B. Drags
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08-22-2012, 10:23 AM
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Re: More On The H.A.M.B. Drags
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08-22-2012, 10:25 AM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: In a Van down by the river (WisTexan)
Posts: 6,048
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Re: More On The H.A.M.B. Drags
In 2008 the drive back from the track was an awesome feeling... still had my drag gears in the quikchange, open headers and following the kontinentals (Steve was riding in Reggie's coupe and Merle was with Von Franko) to a BBQ joint with krupanut.
Got stopped for speeding... I told officer that I was unaware of my speed since I changed the rear gears for the track the Police officer was very Cool and gave me a warning. Got back to the Hotel and relived the days events with all the other Parking Lot HAMBr's
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08-22-2012, 11:55 AM
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Alliance Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: wichita ks
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Re: More On The H.A.M.B. Drags
It's the most fun hot rod and racing event of the year.
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08-22-2012, 12:47 PM
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Grenade Inspector
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 147
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Re: More On The H.A.M.B. Drags
Some day I am gonna get to go to this, hopefully next year. You guys make it sound so fun.
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08-22-2012, 01:40 PM
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Location: Canada
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Re: More On The H.A.M.B. Drags
Can these guys now and forevermore be offically called "Yahoo's"....
   
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08-22-2012, 07:58 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Deep in da' weeds of Wellston,Mo. U.S.
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Re: More On The H.A.M.B. Drags
What a great "happenin'!!" I made the last minute decision to roll down from the "Gateway City" since I skipped "B'ville" this year. Made the trip without the better half and stepped back fifty years in time. Ran across a guy from the old "hood" who was a die-hard "Hot Rodder from my old high school!! He was doing the "Gow" when it wasn't cool and he's still doing it. It's about the lifestyle!! Thanks for all that you all do to keep the dream alive.
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08-22-2012, 08:05 PM
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Grenade Inspector
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Feeding Hills Mass
Posts: 235
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Re: More On The H.A.M.B. Drags
hey ryan, any hamb drags apparel for sale?
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08-22-2012, 08:09 PM
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Alliance Member
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: 117 West Jewell Republic, MO 65738
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Re: More On The H.A.M.B. Drags
Damned fun deal! Can't say any more than that.
Later, Dick |
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08-22-2012, 08:22 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Joplin, MO--home of the HAMB Drags
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Re: More On The H.A.M.B. Drags
Even though my car was out of commission this year, I went to the Holiday Inn to look at cars and listen to the Pushrods. Then went to the strip on late Saturday afternoon. Although I'm not a "real hot rodder" I enjoyed watching the action....as well as some behind the scenes stuff
in the pit area. I did note that Denise's Pontiac wagon makes a pretty good utility vehicle.
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08-22-2012, 08:23 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Guthrie, Okla
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Re: More On The H.A.M.B. Drags
Can't put it any better than Model A John!
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08-22-2012, 08:38 PM
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Grenade Inspector
Join Date: May 2002
Location: St.Joe MO
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Re: More On The H.A.M.B. Drags
Wow. Just wow.
P.S. Jay, I'm fixing the front bumper as per instruction sir. Got a mocked up DeSoto on it tonight, might stay , might not. Brad |
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08-25-2012, 10:19 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Overland Park, Kansas
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Re: More On The H.A.M.B. Drags
I'm with Model A John on the most fun event of the year, and I will be back.
Friday evening a FED drove through the Holiday Inn parking lot under its own power, and later the Little Honker fired up under the entrance awning of the hotel, and as the song goes, "I felt the earth move under my feet"...and this was just Friday night at the hotel parking lot!
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08-26-2012, 10:02 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Olathe,Kansas
Posts: 1,080
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Re: More On The H.A.M.B. Drags
We're blessed to have this event so close to home.
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08-26-2012, 10:06 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Kansas
Posts: 405
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Re: More On The H.A.M.B. Drags
At mokan did they ever pave the pits and quit charging extra for pit passes after they advertised free pit pass with every ticket like back in 1987?
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