Event Coverage Oilers CC Present: "Race of Gentlemen"

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FANTASTIC WORK, Jeffrey!

 

Jim Nelson, Founder of the Oilers, was also one of the founders of the SDTA.

Jim tapped Mel to continue the Oilers tradition, which Mel is doing.

You can read about Jim's life in Short here:
http://www.rodandcustommagazine.com/hotnews/1205rc_jim_nelson_obituary/viewall.html

 

Check out post 9&10 in this post...

Mel and Jim Nelson

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26939

 

I like hot rods......and racing....... and the beach.

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No problem... No offence taken! I'm looking forward to doing more articles on these great vintage machines in the future! Miles

 

Has anyone visited the beach in Allenhurst where the races were. I know we had real bad devistation here in NJ but I cannot get to the area.

Would be nice to do a fund raiser for the beach we had so much fun at.


Dave

 

thats my #00 zero car ..and tj took a swim in the #9 i had a blast to bad i cant enter it next year.. i still didnt wash the sand off the car ..thanks for video just awsome

 

I'll be racing my avatar, with its new box, next year (if Mel says its OK)

 

I got some videos you are certainly in some of them.

http://s329.beta.photobucket.com/user/CTSVOWNER/media/2012 Race Of Gentlemen/MVI_2787.mp4.html

 

i can only veiw the 1st one the rest wont play

 

Yes I've been to the beach. Its all gone! I can't say for sure, but I believe there will be another event soon to boost morale and spirits. I'll surely keep you all posted.

 

Gentlemen... Start your engine, builds!!!

Good news for us!!! Be prepared to start prepping what you have, or get to building! A new thread will be started soon. But for now, I'd like to give you all a heads up.

Classes as of right now:
Banger, flathead V8, motorcycle classes will be 45, and big twin.

I feel the need to tell you as I have started to collect my parts pile and we all know this stuff takes time with our crazy lives.

Do not count out an Ohv class. But you can bet on the "war" above for sure.

 

There will be a beach race! But you can also count on a circle track race as well! I'm still working out the details. Dirt? Banked pavement? Only time will tell.

 

If you live in Cali or Texas. You too could be in for a treat, or more like a battle! I'm hoping you guys in bartering states will take a trek much like the states around NJ that ventured in for our "Race O' Gents".

It's looking like we found a special place in Texas. Still working out other details elsewhere. Stay tuned!!!

 

Wow Mel, sounds like you're about ready to start a franchise! Best of luck.

 

Na, not really. Just trying to promote old time racing and make more like minded good friends!

 

Thats what it all about! ^^^ Plans sound good Mel, cant wait! -E

 

Washington has some GREAT beaches, and even better traditional hot rods...some of the best in the US!

 

just found this video on jockeyjournal enjoy
Race of Gentlemen

 

Awesome vid, sums it up nice! ^^^

 

Mel,
don't forget Ironhead Sportsters. They owned the track back in the day.
Right side shift baby! My build right now is based on some amazing stuff I've seen the Japanese doing with these old bikes. One of the hooks was a shot
on the beach....
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Hey all. A cool new video.

The Ribeye Brothers are the band that played for us on race day. Sure wish we caught the Swinging Neckbreakers at the bon fire.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkgM4rUIcw8

 

Yeah it was that much fun.
Slim

 

That is an amazing video

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Great video ....

 

Awesome video, cant wait till next years event.

 

Really cool video. Awesome music!


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Holy sheep shit!!!