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Vintage Torque Fest Car Show & Drags

Discussion in 'HA/GR' started by Calkins, Feb 20, 2013.

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    Ok guys, help me out here. Does anyone want to begin their Rail Job or hot rod to bad ass show? This year, John Wells' Vintage Torque Fest is moving to Dubuque, Iowa. I have personally been to every show. It truly gets bigger and better each year! Check out the sites, read the reviews, and make plans to join us. John hooked up with a local drag strip for 2013 to add to the excitement. I asked him about having a group of HA/GR running. He is all for it. BUT, I still need to talk to the drag strip manager to see what he can do for us. The track is a full concrete quarter mile, located in Earlville, Iowa.

    About
    May 3 - SHOW STARTS @ NOON - Midwest Jalopies Race that night - Bands start at 5pm May 4 Show Starts @ 9am Dubuque County Fairgrounds Dubuque Iowa 2013 May 5 Vintage Drag Racing Earlville IA Tri State Raceway
    Mission
    The mission for the event is to raise money for http://www.helpinghannahsheart.org and have a good time while doing that!
    Company Overview
    Spreading the gospel of traditional hot rodding around the world.
    HERE IS THE PREVIEW FOR 2013 Torque Fest!

    http://youtu.be/Bcnk62MSGk8

    https://www.facebook.com/VintageTorqueFest
    http://vintagetorquefest.com
    http://vintagetorquefest.com/category/blog
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  2. KustomCars
    Joined: Jul 31, 2011
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    KustomCars
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    from Minnesota

    I have been going the past two years, will hopefully be going again and this year bring my 53!
     
  3. coolstuff
    Joined: Oct 14, 2006
    Posts: 3,686

    coolstuff
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    from Bettendorf

    thanks for getting the word out about the drags - I will look forward to hearing what they have to say as well....
    I know the owner has been battling some health issues recently.
    I want to let everyone know that if you will come out and bring something that you intend to run at the Vintage Drags in Earlville - please let us know in advance and we will hold special parking for you at Vintage Torque Fest.

    We have designated special area where we can have the old drag cars easily loaded in and out. There will also be a sign/banner stating that these cars will be racing on Sunday - come to see them in action!

    Anyone that has any good ideas about this - feel free to contact me or Calkins.
    Let's make this yet another positive addition to Vintage Torque Fest!
     
  4. Alright guys, I just got off the horn with the track manager at Earlville. He would like to have an idea on how many HA/GRs are going to show up. He would like to give you guys gas money if he is able to. If enough cars show up, he thought the boss would let him throw out some prize money.

    Also, he said as long as cars are running slower than ten seconds in the quarter, it's free game for rules. Anything running 9.99 and quicker has to answer to the NHRA rulebook.

    Any takers?
     

  5. 2b-banjo
    Joined: Jan 10, 2004
    Posts: 232

    2b-banjo
    Member

    Would be interested in attending the drags, want more info on motels, etc. I am running HA/GR Outlaw now, Hilborn on Alky, but could change back to legal HA/GR if enough interest. What about Bob W & the Ozark Mountain car? They are the only close ones I can think of?
     
    Last edited: Feb 28, 2013
  6. rocksolidnate
    Joined: Feb 4, 2013
    Posts: 121

    rocksolidnate
    Member
    from Viroqua Wi

    Looking forward to seeing some cool cars:cool:
     
  7. coolstuff
    Joined: Oct 14, 2006
    Posts: 3,686

    coolstuff
    Member
    from Bettendorf

  8. Anyone down for some drags? I still haven't heard from anyone with a HA/GR.
     
  9. Ok peoples, just over a week to go! We need cars and bodies to this deal. Lets help John out. As of Sunday evening, there were 525 vehicles pre-registered for the 1965 and prior event on Friday and Saturday!!! But, we still need cars to show for the drags on Sunday!
     
  10. KustomCars
    Joined: Jul 31, 2011
    Posts: 3,465

    KustomCars
    Member
    from Minnesota

    Can any 1965 prior cars go down the strip?
     
  11. The track is having a Test & True day, and the car show is piggy backing it. So, even your brand new Prius is allowed to run! I would recommend bringing a helmet to be safe. I am unsure at what speed and/or time certain safety equipment is required. If all else fails, ask them.

    Tri-State Raceway 563-856-3724 http://www.tristateraceway.com
     

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