Event Coverage Meltdown drags 2016

That's what I call show coverage!! Just awesome!!

 

Lotsa thanks for the pictures. Snowman

 

Thanks for the outstanding coverage.

 

Moriarity-I agree great coverage of the show. Thanks for your efforts to document what a great event it is. I can't wait for next year as it is the highlight of my year.

 

gassers are as cool as it gets but no altereds or other open wheel cars ?

 

There were some.

 

This was one of the coolest cars there. Originally raced by dad (beard and white T shirt in first photo) and now driven by his son (the other white shirt). Totally original apart from the addition of a starter motor and as raced back when. You can barely see the white El Camino tow/push car in the background but it is the one used back in the day. The trailer is also the original unit (with segments of 55 gallon drums as fenders). Everything had been parked for many years before the Meltdown Drags prompted them to pull it out of storage and refurbish it enough to run. The dragster is tiny and the big dump angle on the motor is a result of the early Ford banjo rear end. The race car itself weighs just over 900 lbs.

Roo

 

THANKS for the insight Roo! Always good to hear the history! Joe

 

I'm going to make that plan myself Roothawg. Joe

Thanks Moriarity I'm definitely putting this event on my calendar. I'm assuming from the threads I have seen here on the HAMB, it's held the same weekend every year. Joe

 

That's one BadAss 55

 

Fantastic coverage Moriarty, thanks for looking out for us and I am sure that this will get some new fans to attend in the future.

 

Absolutely brilliant!
Thank you.