Something I came across that Gateway Motorsports Park near St Louis Mo is putting on for the first time May 9th and 10th 2014. https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-L...ges/St-Louis-Nitro-Rendezvous/250372521804771
Can't wait. We need something around this neck of the woods again since we lost the pileup. Be there or be square....
That is one of the worse tracks I have ever been too ! Management does not know the left from the right,the track never gets Prepped. correctly,and the list goes on. Haters........ I know you will be coming out of the woodwork,but if it were not for the fact of N.H.R.A. making big $$$ from the joint, it would be out of business just like it has so many times before. Sad but true,and for those of you that are going to run there for the first time,well you will see for yourself.
Wow ^ I guess you could do better. Remember the old gateway, mar, or pevely, or even the old Alton drag strip.
Thanks, that's my boy Maxx. He's going to be 6months old. Is there drags too? I thought it was a car show, bands, and girls.
392, as a matter of fact I do I raced at everyone of those tracks, I am not too far from the old M.A.R.it had a little bit of a dip right before the 1320, two nostalgia races were held there every year for a long time. It is now a subdivision! Raced at Alton Ill. it is now a trailer park or at least it was about 10 years ago. Pevely was an 1/8th mile track with a very short shutdown area.A good friend of mine was killed in a very nasty crash on that track,no fault to anyone ,it was an accident and shortly there after they decided to have the dirt track oval only, and flea markets & this was long before Ken Schroeder bought the place. Now on to Gateway I raced there starting in 1968 when the track went north to south & had a swamp at the end of the shutdown area,wooden bleachers for seats ,Stages nightclub came into the scene I believe when Larry Miner bought the place. Wed night was ladies night at Stages, grudge racing 1/8th & 1/4 mile racing. M.A.R s timing tower is still alive and on a gentlemans property not far from my house. I guess you are too young to remember Pacific Raceway Park a 1/4 mile track that was located in Catawissa ,Mo. never raced that one ,but did attend some meets there. So as not to disrespect you , if you would like real information on these tracks just send me a P.M. I am like a walking encyclopedia brother,none of this Google Biz. here,only the cold hard facts,and lots of cool old storys about the days that were.
More info on this event. I'm just passing this information along. NITRO RENDEZVOUS FRIDAY, MAY 9 & SATURDAY, MAY 10 FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2014 12 p.m.: Gates Open / Pit Parking / Racer Registration 4 p.m.: Tech Inspection 5 p.m.: Test ‘n’ Tune begins / Spectator Gates Open on West Side Nostalgia Super Stock Qualifying #1 Nostalgia Drag Racing League Qualifying #1 7 p.m.: DRO Nitro Funny Car Series Qualifying #1 Nostalgia Super Stock Qualifying #2 Nostalgia Drag Racing League Qualifying #2 1/8 Mile No-Box Bracket Gambler - $20 – 100% payback* 1/8 Mile Box Bracket Gambler - $30 – 100% payback* 9 p.m.: DRO Nitro Funny Car Series Qualifying #2 Finish Gambler Race 10:30 p.m.: Conclude Test ‘n’ Tune *Test ‘n’ Tune is only open for racers participating in Saturday’s event. To be eligible for Gambler race drivers must purchase test ‘n’ tune tech card. Gambler money will be collected in staging lanes prior to round 1. SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2014 7 a.m.: Gates Open / Pit Parking / Racer Registration 8 a.m.: Jr. Dragster Tech Inspection – Lane 0 8:30 a.m.: Jr. Dragster Thunder Time Trial Jr. Dragster Lightning Time Trial Jr. Dragster Thunder Reaction Time Qualifying Jr. Dragster Lightning Reaction Time Qualifying 10 a.m.: Bracket Time Trial / Spectator Gates Open / Show Roll-In Pro Bracket Pro Motorcycle Time Trial Super Pro Bracket Jr. Dragster Elimination Round Street Motorcycle Time Trial Sportsman Time Trial Jr. Dragster Elimination Round Repeat Bracket Time Trial order for session #2 Bracket Eliminations immediately following session #2 – time permitting Pro Pro Motorcycle Super Pro Street Motorcycle Sportsman 2 p.m.: DRO Nitro Funny Car Final Qualifying Nostalgia Super Stock Final Qualifying Nostalgia Drag Racing League Final Qualifying Resume Bracket and Jr. Eliminations 4 p.m.: Pin-Up Vintage Dress Contest – Pompadour Contest 5 p.m.: National Anthem – Nitro Funny Car Eliminations Round 1 Nostalgia Super Stock Eliminations Nostalgia Drag Racing League Eliminations Continue all eliminations 7 p.m.: Nitro Funny Car Eliminations Round 2 Continue all eliminations 8 p.m.: Car Show Awards – Pin-Up Vintage Swimsuit Contest 9 p.m.: Nitro Funny Car Final Round Rat Rod Burnout contest Flame Thrower Contest Continue all eliminations until complete Schedule is an approximate estimate and is subject to change for multiple reasons. Classes to be contested on Saturday, May 10 Super Pro – ¼ mile points – with Contingency Connection award* - $60 entry Pro – ¼ mile points – with Contingency Connection award* - $50 entry Sportsman – ¼ mile points – with Contingency Connection award* - $40 entry Pro Motorcycle – ¼ mile points - $40 entry Street Motorcycle – ¼ mile points - $40 entry Jr. Dragster Lightning – Gateway Points Class - $25 Jr. Dragster Thunder – Gateway Points Class - $25 DRO Nitro Funny Car Series Victory Nostalgia Super Stock Series – (573) 291-0999 Nostalgia Drag Racing League (4 classes**) – (812) 278-6411 Please note: Gateway Motorsports Park classes Top Eliminator and Mod Eliminator will NOT be contested at this event. This is a schedule change from the original posting. **Nostalgia Drag Racing League classes include Pro 7.0, Pro 7.50, Pro Comp & Pro Gas. Please call Troy Wilson at (812) 278-6411. Admission Policies and Prices All spectator parking will take place in Tier I and Tier II on the West Side of facility. Spectator parking is free. All Pre-1964 Hot Rods, Kustoms and Choppers will receive free show entry with paid admission entry and will enter through the racer gate. Show parking will be in the wedge area adjacent to the concession pavilion. All event contest registration will take place at the DJ stage and will close approximately 10 minutes prior to scheduled activity time. Adult Single Day Spectator: $19 per day / $38 2-day pass Kids 10 and under: Free with paid adult admission Pit Area Parking: $20 for non-racer/non-show vehicles. Limited availability. Rod, Kustom & Chopper/Bobber Show Info • We’re keeping this simple and drama free. • Roll-in anytime after 10 a.m. on Saturday to be judged. You’re welcome to hang out with us on Friday night. • We’re giving away approximately 20 awards based on what we think is cool. You’ll know when we know. We’ll hand out trophies around 8 p.m. • If it has billet…don’t bring it. • Open to any pre-’64 Hot Rod, Rat Rod or Kustom car or truck. All types of old skool bikes are welcome. • No drama. It’s about watching races, listening to music and having a cold one with your friends. • Your car show entry is free with your paid admission - $19. • Don’t call asking about show classes or judges…this show isn’t like that.
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