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Event Coverage Vintage drag races in Texas

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by TheQuickster, Apr 15, 2017.

  1. TheQuickster
    Joined: Oct 13, 2014
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    TheQuickster

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    I've recently heard the news that the Day of the Drags in Temple Texas is not going to be put on anymore. I have been going to that race for the last four years as a spectator and really enjoyed watching some old tin ripping it down the strip. Im left now to see if there's any places in Texas that still hold races for the HAMB friendly cars ? I've been to watch other drag races but I just can't watch imports buzz down a strip anymore .

    -TheQuickster
     
  2. Gman0046
    Joined: Jul 24, 2005
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    Too bad about the Day of the Drags. Come to the NHRA Hot Rod Reunion in Bowling Green Kentucky in the middle of June. In my opinion the best rod run in the country. Non stop nostalgia drag racing. Definitely not a lawn chair event.

    Gary
     
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  3. Larry T
    Joined: Nov 24, 2004
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  4. Really sad to hear this. Was my favorite nostalgia drags, made six of the last seven meets.. A member named "chettar" used to put on nostalgia drags also, but 2015 was the last year for his event. Some guys ran in both events which was pretty cool. Both events were real layed back, you were able to mix with racers as there was no specific pit area at either event. Sad day.
     

  5. BLACK STUDE
    Joined: Jan 30, 2014
    Posts: 398

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    Man, I'm gonna miss Day of the Drag Race. Had a lotta fun running the old Studebaker at that race. Hopefully someone will come up with a similar race. Sure was a lotta fun. Thanks to the Kontinental's for some really good times. 993747_528401523958275_8232565722038861710_n.jpg IMG_20161113_094658.jpg day-of-the-drags-2014-texas058.jpg 69f259bee8ccda6ef9a666238b1e76a7.jpg Dsc_0470~2.jpg
     
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  6. Jalopy Joker
    Joined: Sep 3, 2006
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    ya gotta do (or undo) what ya gotta do - hope that others post more pics from your races
     
  7. rfraze
    Joined: May 23, 2012
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    It seems that every track has a nostalgia type event on their calendar. Good luck.
     
  8. Go To Google search, Texas Timming Association
     
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  9. cooke
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    Posts: 75

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    Link isn't working for me.
    Hate to hear about this event going away. It was the perfect place to have it.
    Many "Thanks" to the Kontinentals for your time,trouble and dedication to our hobby for the last few years of racing you guys gave us.
    Car show/ gatherings are cool; but nothing beats watching/driving those old cars down the track.
     
  10. Junior Stock
    Joined: Aug 24, 2004
    Posts: 1,896

    Junior Stock

    Legends Nostalgia Racing took over the October date when the Kontinentals decided to move their date to July a couple of years ago.
    I see on Little Rivers site they have Day of the Drags listed for Oct 21 maybe Legends will get this date.
    https://www.facebook.com/LegendsNostalgicRacing/
     

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    www.texasnostalgianationals.com IF THIS DOESN'T WORK THEN I GIVE UP. WHAT THE HELL DO I KNOW...........
     
  12. cooke
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
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    That worked. Thanks.
     

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