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Event Coverage 2011 MELTDOWN DRAGS -VINTAGE DRAG MEET- July 23-Byron, IL

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  1. Von Hartmann
    Joined: Nov 21, 2006
    Posts: 988

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    This is the OFFICIAL 2011 Meltdown Drags Thread

    **** The event was a success! Everybody had a great time and we had over 120 cars racing in the event.*****

    Mark your calendars, Meltdown Drags #3 will be July 21, 2012

    Here are 2 pictures of what the staging lanes looked like
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    Saturday July 23rd

    FUGITIVES Drag Race Club and Byron Dragway are welcoming all 1966 and older vintage race cars and hot rods to this year's Meltdown. Real Heads-Up Match Racing, Car Show, and even a Swap Meet. Admission is only $15 for spectators, and $30 for racers. That covers all the excitement

    Saturday Night!

    Stick around for some Kick Ass live bands

    We have a Surf guitar band called "The One Night Standards" from IA

    Also, we have a 60s 70s Rock and Roll band Called "No Dice" from nearby Rockford, IL

    ALSO!
    Friday July 22nd

    There will be a 'pre-meltdown party' cruise and local Sam's Drive-In in downtown Byron, IL, during the evening.
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    We have had a lot of questions about POSTERS...
    The Posters, shirts, and cool other Meltdown merch. with be available at the event.
    Proceeds from the Meltdown merch. go to making next year's Meltdown Drags happen
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    We had a great turn-out at last year's event. This event is an opportunity for racers and spectators to be part of a real vintage drag meet.

    Heads-Up Match racing - Grudge Matches - vintage, Garage built race cars - No Trophies - No payouts - Just Bragging Rights and REAL Racing!

    Byron Dragway is an NHRA member

    DON'T MISS THE ACTION AT THE MELTDOWN DRAGS IN THE SHADOW OF THE
    BYRON NUCLEAR PLANT!

    *GASSERS
    *ALTEREDS
    *DRAGSTERS
    *SUPERS STOCKS and FX
    *HOT RODS
    -ALL OUT DOOMSDAY MACHINES!

    For coverage of last year's event...

    Visit-
    http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=482471

    For coverage of last years event and tons more information on this year's event...

    visit-
    www.MeltdownDrags.com
    We keep this website regularly updated, so stay tuned for more information and cool posts.

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    Last edited: Jul 31, 2011
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  2. My pops and I had a great time last year, and are realy looking foward to this year. I realy dig the event web page by the way.
     
  3. dustdevil
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    from illinois

    Hope to make it this year!! Looks like a good time.
     
  4. Cyclone GT
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    66 and older. . :D
     

  5. Falfasnightmare
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    Slayer and Cyclone GT....please send pics of your cars, et for Class match ups...I have an updated spreadsheet I am going to put in the Meltdown website under classes...my email is in the Contact section...(the hotmail address) .Look forward to seeing you there!!

    Eric
     
  6. This is gonna be a don't wanna miss show!

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    Last edited: Jan 24, 2011
  7. mjb3707
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    from chicago

  8. jeepster
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    from wisconsin

    Glad to see this event returning for round two!
     
  9. Falfasnightmare
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    Brian...you coming ? ....wouldnt be the same without you.....
     
  10. Falfasnightmare
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    FYI...for those that have not raced their car before....
    Mandatory Requirements
    carb DUAL spring return
    Coolant overflow can
    seat belt
    helmet
    NO fuel gauge in cockpit unless you have an isolator
    Plastic oil line is a concern....brass or braided better (plastic melts)
     
  11. bgas56
    Joined: Nov 14, 2006
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    Come one come all.
    Mark it down.
     
  12. There is already commitments coming in for some neat period correct cars. Check out the website for updates.

    http://meltdowndrags.com/
     
  13. Falfasnightmare
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  14. bgas56
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    Vintage drag meet anyone?
     
  15. Falfasnightmare
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    Cricket.....cricket....guess everyone bought imports.....that sucks...
     
  16. lowpunk
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    from berwyn, il

    Can't wait for this!!!!!!
     
  17. jeepster
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    jeepster
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    from wisconsin

    Uncork the Hedders it's time to go racing...........
     
  18. Falfasnightmare
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    Just had emails from some early Ford Y Block enthusiasts....Chevy Gassers...there may be some competition...
     
  19. Von Hartmann
    Joined: Nov 21, 2006
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    Puting together a 64 dodge FX car for this event. Will keep updates posted
     
  20. Falfasnightmare
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    Got one confimred from Kentucky.....
    Have an UNBELEIVABLE pair of match racers from Kansas....weather permitting.
    Many from Minnesota, Ohio, Indianna, a few from Iowa, and of course WI & IL.

    Spread the word....track wants cars to come, and unless your car is falling apart you will be able to run at Byron...obvious safety stuff...but old frames roll bars etc can pass. You cannot run a 7 second pass....but you can get out there and enjoy it....
     
  21. bgas56
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    Worth the price of admission to see The Lawman's '56 stand on end!!
     
  22. Falfasnightmare
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    WE NOW HAVE XL, 2XL, and 3XL in LIMITED supply....we sold thru the first 50 promo shirts and had requests for 2xl, and 3xl shirts...there are 20 of them so if you want one.....PM me quickly...$22.00 for xl, and $23.00 for 2xl or 3xl. This price includes shipping!!
    Hurry!!!!

    All funds go to promoting and supporting event, flyers, website, posters, banners, etc.
     
  23. Blacktop Graffiti
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    I'm there one way or the other!
     
  24. soooo,...is this magazine back in production?
     
  25. Falfasnightmare
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    If you mean is the racing on un July....HELL YES!! R U bringing your 37?
     
  26. Blacktop Graffiti
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    Blacktop Graffiti
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    If your talking to me. It never went out! Issue #4 is real close to being done. It's just money thing at the moment. It will never die!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
  27. AA/Fuel34fordpu
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    Von Hartmann dropped my shirt off Real nice guys but mine is gonna turn black. I just cant keep a white shirt clean.....
     

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