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SmallHurst

07-20-2007, 04:50 PM

Here is something for you guys to chew on!!!

Musclecar reunion and Nostalgia drag (http://www.musclecarreunion.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1)
The event is slated for the 1st weekend in October. And it appears that we might have a F.A.S.T./ factory stock event within the confines of this event. Perfect time for all of those Dueces in Iowa to show up and race, right!!!!

Here is the link I have started on the v8Buick site.

web page (http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=133384) http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

I forgot to mention that BIG is supposed to show and make a couple of passes in Swamp Rat VIII!

SmallHurst

07-30-2007, 07:50 PM

TTT! This is looking like it just might have something for everyone. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

SmallHurst

08-09-2007, 04:28 PM

I spoke with organizers yesterday and they have another piece of history due to show up! Arnie 'The Farmer' is due to show up with a couple of his cars. I am trying to help organize a "Factory Appearing" drag at this event. I will definately keep you guys informed!!!!

SmallHurst

08-10-2007, 06:35 PM

Ladies and gentlemen!!!!!!

I just recieved word today that we are able to make this into the Midwest Regional F.A.S.T. and Factory Stock race. Mark your calenders, shine up the paint, and bring your toy out to play at this big show. F.A.S.T. racing will just be a part of the fun, but I know that I am geeked to have this event in my back yard!!! They were asking that at least 10 people be signed and committed by September 1st. $65 for the race weekend!! Saturday night qualifiying under the lights with some cool October air and a track that sticks like glue. If you are interested in F.A.S.T. and Factory Stock rules go to this website and it will be spelled out for you: F.A.S.T. website (http://www.fastraces.org/) You can also PM myself with your phone number and I will give you a call. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

retengw31

08-21-2007, 04:34 PM

Quiet group here, Rusty. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif Mailed in my entry yesterday. Still need to reserve the room where you and Hodges recommended. Still go on that?

SmallHurst

08-21-2007, 05:48 PM

That hotel is still a good place.

For everyone, this is shaping up to be a big event. We would also like to get some fresh people in the Factory Stock and F.A.S.T. racing. It should be a great time and nighttime qualifying should be a hoot! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

SmallHurst

09-03-2007, 01:00 AM

Anyone who is interested in participating in the F.A.S.T./ factory stock, please PM me. The organizers would like to get some solid numbers (pre registration). I have all the information you need.

SmallHurst

09-17-2007, 05:17 PM

TTT!

Since the Pure Stock Drags are over, I have to concentrate on this event. If any of you are interested in the F.A.S.T./ Factory Stock racing give me a PM, I will be glad to talk with you about it!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

SmallHurst

09-27-2007, 08:00 AM

Count down for this event!!

lOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT TIME! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif

SmallHurst

10-05-2007, 04:22 AM

Getting geeked for this weekend. Looking forward to seeing Tom and his cars. Is the Yellow Sub going to make it?

bad1racing

10-05-2007, 08:23 PM

Rusty,He'll (Rob)will probably miss the departure time. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif
Who's the photog for this event because we need lots of pictures. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif
Kendall

SmallHurst

10-08-2007, 08:15 PM

Here is how everything shook out:

#1 Rob Clary- 69 Yenko Camaro- 12.235 @115.53
#2 Jim Spetzmen- '69 Super Bee 440-6-- 12.26 @ 111.73
#3 Wayne Nelson- '68 428 CJ Mustang--12.693 @ 108.04
#4 Kirk Bratka--63 Belvediere Max Wedge--12.868 @ 106.05
#5 Cindy Garrison-- 70 Buick GS Stg 1--14.109 @ 101.07
#6 Joel Nystrom-- Steve's 70 440-6 Cuda--14.486@ 95.93
#7 Kenny Schram-- '63 Fury max wedge--14.511 @102.82
#8 Rusty Small-- '69 Hurst/ Olds-- 14.8 --Broke

We grabbed a guy out of the car show and he was unable to stick around for qualifying--Jim Chapman with a beautiful '64 Fury Max wedge-- He ran a 13.26 for a single run. I think we may have hooked another one!

Oh yeah, I almost forgot about Hodges! Just a lowly 11.31 at 126!!!!! Way to go buddy, I hope that Virginia is a little better air than what we had this weekend!!!

As for the event, the only thing I could have ask for is more passes (selfish). The track was sticking hard and Jim Spetzmen managed a 1.82 60'.

Somewhere around 450 cars racing, stands filled to capacity and standing room only along the fence. Too hot on Saturday then rained out on Sunday. Did I mention that this is racing and all will be good!

Kim_Howie

10-08-2007, 08:26 PM

Let's see some pictures!!!

sYc

10-09-2007, 04:10 AM

Here you go.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/294036-mcr-1.JPG

sYc

10-09-2007, 04:11 AM

Wally Booth.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/294037-mcr-2.JPG

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/294037-mcr-3.JPG

sYc

10-09-2007, 04:14 AM

Don and Pat, in the tent next to ours. Kind of cool, both mornings we sat next to them at breakfast

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/294041-mcr-5.JPG

sYc

10-09-2007, 04:17 AM

One of 52 Superstock AMXs.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/294044-mcr-6.JPG

sYc

10-09-2007, 04:19 AM

Another Superstock AMX, original owner car, super nice guy.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/294045-mcr-7.JPG

Xplantdad

10-09-2007, 04:20 AM

Cool pics! Got any more? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

sYc

10-09-2007, 04:21 AM

Sox and Martin car, with Buddy Martin and Diane Sox on hand. Very nice folks.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/294047-mcr-8.JPG

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/294047-mcr-9.JPG

sYc

10-09-2007, 04:25 AM

Recreation of Swamp Rat #1. Saturday evening Big Daddy thrilled the crowd (and me) by doing a few burnouts on the track.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/294049-mcr-10.JPG

sYc

10-09-2007, 04:27 AM

Next door to our tent.

Arnie and his Tiger.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/294050-mcr-11.JPG

sYc

10-09-2007, 04:29 AM

Arnie's other ride.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/294051-mcr-12.JPG

sYc

10-09-2007, 04:31 AM

Cool Mopar.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/294052-mcr-13.JPG

sYc

10-09-2007, 04:33 AM

Cool... http://www.yenko.net/attachments/294054-mcr-14.JPG

sYc

10-09-2007, 04:34 AM

Thanks Rusty for putting the Fast group together.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/294055-mcr-15.JPG

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/294055-mcr-16.JPG

sYc

10-09-2007, 04:37 AM

Plate kind of says it all. Jim and Rob were to duke it out on Sunday for top FAST honors, but rain ruined things.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/294056-mcr-17.JPG

sYc

10-09-2007, 04:40 AM

Talk about cool..

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/294058-mcr-18.JPG

sYc

10-09-2007, 04:42 AM

Classic lines..

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/294059-mcr-19.JPG

sYc

10-09-2007, 04:43 AM

Another neat ride..

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/294061-mcr-20.JPG

sYc

10-09-2007, 04:45 AM

Sharp Nova, AHRA and Dick Harrell Performance Center lettering, got to love that in KC.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/294062-mcr-21.JPG

sYc

10-09-2007, 04:54 AM

Last, a shot of what I took to the event. The '62 Bill Thomas A/FX Nova and the Dick Harrell funnycar. Folks seemed to really enjoy seeing the two cars together, to see how funnycars changed in a very short time.

Having not shown the FC in a couple of years, was a lot of fun. Being this was Dick's home track, got to meet a lot of folks who remembered him.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/294063-mcr-4.JPG

sYc

10-09-2007, 05:00 AM

Need to thank Chris and all of his staff with the Muscelcar Reunion, the folks with KCIR and MAR who handled the track duties, and everyone else who was involved, they put on one heck of an event. Saturday evening's racing under the lights was awesome, everything from FAST, to front engine dragsters, to Pro-mods, funny cars, lots of door cars, something for everyone. Only downer of the weekend was the rain, but even that did not seem to really dampen anyone's spirits.

ORIGLS6

10-09-2007, 05:23 AM

Looks like a helluva event. Kinda like the first NHRA Reunion in Bowling Green.................vintage gassers, old SS/slammers, Jr Stockers........... I coulda stayed there forever!
Glad to hear y'all had a good time! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Sure beats what I did last weekend. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif

Xplantdad

10-09-2007, 05:24 AM

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Talk about cool..

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/294058-mcr-18.JPG

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That 55 is way cool http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Can-I-Have-It.gif

kwhizz

10-09-2007, 06:06 AM

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Classic lines..

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/294059-mcr-19.JPG

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Tom's posting Pic's and getting a "Shot" in http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif........Cumby......Take Note!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

Hugger427

10-09-2007, 06:13 AM

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Classic lines..

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/294059-mcr-19.JPG

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Yes she does and the car looks great as well!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

ORIGLS6

10-09-2007, 05:53 PM

[ QUOTE ]
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Classic lines..

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/294059-mcr-19.JPG

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Tom's posting Pic's and getting a "Shot" in http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif........Cumby......Take Note!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

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What I'm taking note of is the tach on the dash, ....and those mags 'n slicks! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

Kim_Howie

10-09-2007, 06:36 PM

Looks a little wavy in the quarter panels and I don't mean the Willys. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

moparts

10-09-2007, 08:20 PM

needs a rebuild....it looks like she's smoking

SmallHurst

10-09-2007, 08:38 PM

Don't kick one out because they are smoking-- put a blower or nitrous on it. Loose is fast!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

Xplantdad

10-10-2007, 04:17 AM

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Don't kick one out because they are smoking-- put a blower or nitrous on it. Loose is fast!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

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LOL http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif