2009 HAMB Drag Nationals: Make your hotel reservations now!!!!

I'll second that!

 

thats my middle name!!!! are ya floatin with us again this yr?????

 

Probably no floating... I have to cut way back on my travel this year. So no 9 day trip revolving around the drags... Michelle and I will probably drink in St Louis on Thursday night and then just head to Joplin. Straight back on Sunday.

 

now im sad!

 

well, i guess we can rent a canoe in joplin and you 2 can tip it over in the hotel pool>>>????

 

All reserved, can't wait!

 

Hey roothawg, I'm pretty sure that was the hotel we used the first year we had the drags. Plenty of room for whatever we want to do. Good choice Ryan.

 

i hope i can make it..it only 150 miles from here...will they have a class for my hearse...should run in the high 20's..ha ha ha ha ha ha

 

So weren't we asked not to come back to that one or was that a rumer I had heard? That first year I camped at the track so I missed all the hotel fun.

 

Yeah Kerry, I believe you are right. If I remember correctly we were known as "Ryan's People". Must be that they changed their attitudes when they saw the number of people needing rooms. Maybe a change of management??? See you in Joplin Kerry.

 

Hmmmmmmm, if we were run off once before, wait till they hear the Gizzle Hopper fire up right about dark under the awning.....

 

Got my four rooms................whole damn family is coming

 

Got mine too. Who was that said they had parking room for truck and trailor at there house near the hotel last year ? Who's got the entry forms for the drags ? and is it still 200 limit like last year ?

 

Naw the "Ryans People " year was at the Ramada, we were hot and mellow year one.

 

The parking lot of the John Q Hamons Convention Center next to the hotel
should be plenty of room and maybe not so congested as the LaQuinta.

They have a couple car shows a year inside the center building. Just
had one in Feb called Street Dreams. Since the lot is a little bit away
from the hotel, noise may not be such a factor (not that anyone would
have a car that made loud noises)

Should be room to set up a band without any problem.
Are there enough talented volunteers to put together a group?
I can play bass and harmonica. Even a song or 2 on washboard.

There's a local blues band called Willie and the Po Boys who are good.
They sometimes host a local jam session and are willing to let people sit
in with them.

 

i know a place in st louis where they drink on thursdays!

 

Ok guys, I have never been to the HAMB drags. So what are the classes, rules. entry, can anyone run? Info please.

 

www.hambdrags.com will answer your questions.

 

Here are some pictures of my ride. Is there a class for me?



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The Classes
The H.A.M.B. Drags is a traditional drag racing event reserved for traditional hot rods and race cars only. Please leave your tubbed, modern race cars at home.

1. Stock Car
So ya gotta bone stock '55 Chevy and ya wanna run? This is your class homeboy. This class is for stock or near stock vehicles made before 1965.


2. Gas Coupe/Sedan
Hot Rod coupes and sedans sign up here! This class is for those hot street cars that can also hang on the track.


3. Gas Roadster
The oldest class in drag racing. Street roadsters line up for the big trophy...


4. Competition Coupe/Sedan
You're done with that street stuff. You gotta purpose built race car with a hardtop. Sign up here.


5. Competition Roadster
The wind blows harder in a race car. Purpose built roadsters line up here...


6. Dragster
Don Garlits and Gary Cochran would find there way to this line. If you gotta ask, you don't need to know.


7. HA/GR
Bug style diggers with all of the charm in the world. Learn More.


8. Motorcycle
Two wheels hot rods... FTW - FTW

 

Looks like an LS1 flat head to me. Real vintage and traditional

 

Well I asked a question and got my answer with some attitude. I am into the old cars however, as my ride is one. It just has a modern drivetrain. I would have thought that car guys would be more considerate of other car guys. I never expected sarcasm, and rudeness from people into cars. I guess maybe people on this site think they are better that everyone else. Cars are cars, and if you are into them like I am. You can appreciate all of them. An treat others with more respect, and kindness.

 

It's not that your car isn't cool, it is, its just not traditional. Here is the text everybody reads or should as a newbie. Attitude goes both ways btw.

The HAMB is dedicated to spreading the gospel of traditional hot rods and kustoms to hoodlums world wide. That’s right – TRADITIONAL. And we aren’t talking Beach Boys and poodle skirts here fellas. If you are into a-side 50’s pop, lawn chairs, ruler contests, and all things that make hot rodding warm and cozy then you might want to find another message board. If you aren’t sure what we mean by “traditional”, then you might think twice as well. If you’ve come here to set a rep, talk some shit, and make some fun then you had better turn around right now. We aren't patient.

Even if you have come here for all the right reasons, don’t expect posting to be easy. We don’t cater to new fellas unless they show a dedication to spreading this tradition of ours first. We welcome young, old, foreign and all – but our original members and our staff expect a certain level of respect and an effort to keep things true and on topic.

Maybe you are an old fart with a past. Maybe you are one of the guys that started this tradition we cherrish. We built this place for you and your posts mean the world to us. Hop on and introduce yourself. This is your board.

Still reading? Then you must be cut out for this, right? We recommend you read some more. Check out all the forums, develop an understanding for how things work around here, learn the “do’s” and “do not’s”… The key to a happy HAMB newbie is to understand the joint BEFORE you begin posting. You want to be happy don’t ya newbie?

We have very few written rules here on the HAMB and that’s the way we like it, but we won’t hesitate to dump disruptive posters, ego freaks, or shit talkers. We are all here to learn and teach - please keep your other perogatives on the sidelines.


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Looking back my reply may seem rude it was not intended to be........I copied and pasted the rules straight from the site.

If you are curious, send a PM to Ryan. Its his board, his race.

 

We got our room reserved...really looking forward to it and the drive down in my wife's '62 Star Chief.

 

hey....just wonderin if all you guys that reserved multiple rooms where doing that for "just in case" or you really needed them. i just went to reserve and all the rooms are gone. just checkin to see if anyone had an extra room

thanks

 

Hey fellas! The room block at the Holiday Inn is getting pretty full...so, some of the room types may not show as being available but there's a HAMBer here so PM me and I'll see what I can do! Also, our neighbors (Residence Inn) still have plenty of availablity and there's a HAMB Drags special rate available and a block of rooms that Ryan has waiting for you so you can also make reservations there. We are right next door to each other so you'll still be in "Shenaniganland" no matter where you choose. Thanks!
Organgrinder: I'll take care of you...glad to have you with us!

 

Thanks Suit for helping us out !

 

That's why I'm here. You're welcome!

 

I'm tardy. Sent you a PM Suit, help a brother out.