Drag Racing

copperjewel · « **on:** October 24, 2002, 06:54:32 AM »

I ran this by Zen last night on the Live Chat on STF. There are several people that are installing (have installed) some serious engines in their cars. I was thinking about taking our car to the strip while we were at Bug-A-Paluza next year and getting some of the V-8 drivers attention. I am running this by some of the people in our club to get their feedback. Think this might be some type side action to the show. I know we went over there at the 2001 show and saw some very good racing. I really like the track a lot. Just a passing thought for consideration. I think it would get a lot of attention and be the talk of the area for a while. Thanks for the time.

Zen · « **Reply #1 on:** October 24, 2002, 12:01:15 PM »

I like the idea. Is there anyone in the club that is familiar with the drag strip?

Russ · « **Reply #2 on:** October 25, 2002, 12:40:52 AM »

The only race I hope to win is, um...against another bus...maybe...

I am not familiar with the track, but it sounds like a good idea to me. I imagine most of us club members would be too busy the day of the show to leave and watch some racing, but if there's a chances some VWs (esp. air-cooled) can show up some muscle cars, I'm for it.

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copperjewel · « **Reply #3 on:** October 25, 2002, 03:47:06 AM »

The idea is to go to the races at night after the show. It would be fun to show up as a group. The track people if they can be contacted and if enough want to do some runs, could advertise it and maybe draw them in more people. It could be a win-win for everyone. It would expose more people to our hobby (or obsession) which ever the case may be and the track could have a larger crowd. The car show could also draw more people the next day from some of the drag crowd. Just my idea?

Zen · « **Reply #4 on:** October 25, 2002, 09:06:48 AM »

:cool:

Brainerd Optimist Club Drag Strip
1481 Scruggs Road
Ringgold, GA 30736

706-891-9831

I can contact them, but it might be better if someone who knew what they were talking about did it. The only drag strip I know about it dragging three junk beetles into the back yard and trying to strip enough parts to get one of them going! :p
If I contact them, what do I need to find out?

I'd love to see some air-cooled VWs show up a few muscle cars and rice-burners . . . especially the rice-burners!!!

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« **Reply #5 on:** October 25, 2002, 10:29:10 PM »

Hey Zen , maybe you could take those three beetles & turn them into one raceing beetle ! Just a thought . :cool:

« **Reply #6 on:** October 25, 2002, 10:54:57 PM »

Ohmy !!! I actually get to eat some sourcrout. Ill even tilt my wing up some to induce a nice drag to help make my kill not look so bad.

« **Reply #7 on:** October 26, 2002, 08:12:05 AM »

Quote from: "Ricerboy"

Ill even tilt my wing up some .....

While you are at it could you remove the 3.5' tall vynil "R" from the 4 corners of your Hyundai, we can't take the extra 5HP (each) that you get from those

Trav

Zen · « **Reply #8 on:** October 26, 2002, 09:58:34 AM »

While your at it, take that coffee can off the end of your exhaust pipe. I hear that's good for another 10 HP! :p

copperjewel · « **Reply #9 on:** October 26, 2002, 07:38:53 PM »

Thanks for the address & phone number Zen. As soon as I get some feedback from the local people I will contact you. What I thought was maybe just a few runs to show the crowd that you do not have to have a V-8 or souped up riceburner to put up good numbers. Who knows, some of the folks might want to actually do some competition runs. The overall idea was to expose our cars and club(s) to the local people that may never find out any other way. Thanks for all the replies. Oh and Ricerboy, you don't stand a chance!!!!

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Gobusgo · « **Reply #10 on:** October 27, 2002, 12:52:52 AM »

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Zen Posted on Oct. 25 2002,9:06
I'd love to see some air-cooled VWs show up a few muscle cars and rice-burners . . . especially the rice-burners!!!

Ricerboy Posted on Oct. 25 2002,10:54
Ohmy !!! I actually get to eat some sourcrout.

Now I happen to know that rice tastes good with kraut. I've been known to have them both on the same "plate". After the rice is cooked, completely cover with hot kraut, season to taste, and enjoy! :p

copperjewel · « **Reply #11 on:** October 27, 2002, 05:19:15 AM »

True, GoBusGo, but you know that the RICE would be tasteless if you did not have the KRAUT with it. LOL :laugh:

Zen · « **Reply #12 on:** October 27, 2002, 08:17:19 AM »

Even with kraut, the rice is still tastless! It's just there to fill a void 'cause it's cheap and plentiful.

Anthony · « **Reply #13 on:** October 28, 2002, 07:47:06 PM »

I think Brainerd does a lot of "run-what-ya'-brung" type racing. Unless they're having some kind of special weekend, I don't imagine it would be any problem.

« **Reply #14 on:** October 28, 2002, 09:05:37 PM »

Man it would take a winning Lotto ticket to get my car ready for any drags by BP5

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