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

Hey Abates-

No problem running a Buick that run's 20's. There is a guy with a Maroon 55 Chevy that would probably be a good match race for you.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday.

 

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^lol^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

Even on six of eight cylinders.........

 

We have had a lot of questions about our posters.

We will have our POSTERS FOR SALE at the MELTDOWN.

ALSO
I will also have a new numbered and signed VON HARTMANN Gasser screen print artwork for sale. It is the Gas Coupes/Sedans class, and it is the 1st in a series of mid 60s drag racing class prints. Stay tuned! Altered, Dragster, Competition Coupe, Super Stock, and all the rest will be available in the future.


We also have RAD Event shirts and Support your local Fugitives Shirts.

Proceeds from Meltdown merch. go to making this event happen again next year.

 

Just got my car ready got the radiator over flow canistier in dual springs on the carb seat belt what else do i need Just ran a test run up hill and from what I can tell I ran a 20.15 is that cool it felt good should be good enough but what else do i need to pass tech to have a good time for the stock class and also I have a vintage speed intake 2 dueces on the stock intake does that scew me in the stock class???????????

 

Helmet...check lug nuts, and replace any old cracked fuel lines..you sound good to go....battery bolted down/secure....not lose in trunk.

 

Hey - Von Hartman....I was wearing my Abomination shirt at work and there was a guy there wanting to purchase one - will you have those shirts there too?
or are those out of production?

 

Ryan....B/Gas56 asked me if you could letter his car...

SAKEJEWIJA

 

...saw the TV commercials last nite a few times, pretty neat!

 

Cause thats no fun to watch lol

What channel? Like 13 and 23?

 

"what channel?" I think 17

 

How was it? Have not seen it..

 

great job on the commecial, short but sweet....they always show it then a minute later show it again. I've seen it around the 5-6 pm news and 10 o'clock news.

 

I believe I have a few left in very limited sizes

 

Falfa,
"Speedsack" fits the car.
Always a shot in the boys........

 

Speedbag....lol

 

two days to go....

 

Wont be able to make it to the cruise in but I will be there on sat. Just look for the guy with red sideburns, tattoos, a backpack, and a 35mm camera!!

 

Be there or be square.

 

Forecast for tonight's cruise is 0% chance of rain according to msn weather.

Any bit of liquid sunshine that we get will just be a good relief from the intense heat. Looks like the crazy heat streak will take a bit of a break this weekend and might give us temps into the 80s as opposed to this 100 degree stuff that we had.

A bit of liquid sunshine will not keep this event from happening. Byron Dragway has an excellent crew and they are able to dry out the track quickly and get back to racing in no time.

We will race this weekend, and Eric will try to race. But, he has to learn that the green light means go.

 

I think that 55 has been out my way visiting the horse farm behind me.

 

Tad are you coming tomarrow?

BTW news from the track owner kids 12 and under are free .

 

Can I be there AND be square? Nevermind. I'm heading out at the crack of dawn anyway!

 

Cruise was good. Went by the strip and there were a few cars there tonite too. The town I live in has a lot of cars at the hotel and heard some were cruising around town earlier. Should be a great turnout tomorrow

 

OFFICIAL PIC THREAD STARTED!!!!!!

http://jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6780914#post6780914

 

I'm in byron now and its not raining

 

Standing at byron dragway with the car count at 90+ and its drizzling

 

In byron right now.100 race cars. Over 30 55-57 chevy gassers

 

Just back from the meltdown and it was one of the best races I've ever been to. I've never been to Byron Dragway before and I really loved that track. I would recommend this event to everyone I see for next year.

 

had a great time ......jones