Event Coverage The Official 2013 Meltdown Drags thread, real vintage drag meet, July 20-21 Byron IL

2nd shoot out......I know Ron and Tim will have the big guns packed....GLG needs to take the win this year....they put on a FANTASTIC show.....the real deal for those that are on the fence!

 

Bad little ride right here!!!

 

Chevy two is awesome can't wait to see it at the meltdown

 

nova looks badass !!who lettered it? looks great !!
gonna have beirman letter my coupe.

 

trying to finish up the chassis for the model a...hopefully it'll be thumpin' for the meltdown.

 

go man go!

 

Thanks guys, Ted Turner lettered it the same guy who did Joe, Jeff , Kips, and Big E's cars. Turned out pretty cool cant wait for it to be finished.

 

Looks Great cant wait to see it run at Byron

 

Looks awesome. it seems like you and I are in the same boat as far as a time frame. Are you running fenders?
I have to call you out Doug I want to run you this July so you better get working

 

And the challenges begin.............Doug...nice posters in the background ...looks great ther are going to be some serious Model A's and pre-war chevy's on site....

 

thanks eric.

 

not sure yet on fenders; i'll run ya kip, but you've got to take it easy on me...it's only a small block.

 

Yeah, a BLOWN small block

"MELTDOWN DRAGS"
July 20, 21 2013 at Byron Dragway Byron Ill.
www.meltdowndrags.com

 

We seen the owners of these cars Saturday night and they will be running again this year along with about 10 others in their club. These cars run hard and put on a good show.

"MELTDOWN DRAGS"
July 20, 21 2013 at Byron Dragway Byron Ill.
www.meltdowndrags.com

 

...these guys?...what a great bunch!

 

Yeah , them guys. and no one is left out at the meltdown. If your car doesn't meet the criteria you can still be in the car show. Maybe you haven't finished your drag car , but you have an old muscle car or street rod as long as its 1972 and older you can show it in the car show. Maybe you don't have a car come and watch and walk through the pits and swap and enjoy the show. I gaurantee this event is the best vintage show you've ever been to.

"MELTDOWN DRAGS"
July 20, 21 2013 at Byron Dragway Byron Ill.
www.meltdowndrags.com

 

ABSOLUTELY they are a great bunch of guys.

Look at what THEY had to say:

http://www.nostalgiagassers.com/meltdown-at-byron/

and their awesome photographer work:

http://nostalgiagassers.smugmug.com/2012/Meltdown-Drags/24333850_rZLgHQ#!i=1997217333&k=KmRXJr4

We were delighted to have the Nostalgia Gasser Racing Association attend our 3rd Meltdown Drags, and are looking forward to seeing them back again this July! Looks like Great Lakes Gassers want revenge

 

Well said II FUNNY!

Best part is that there is NO additional cost to enter the Car Show or to sell your vintage car stuff at the Swap Meet.

Drive a '72 or earlier show car in, pay the same spectator admission as the others, and you get rock star parking for free!

 

PRE-REGISTRATION = FREE, easy, hassle free for race care only......DO NOT WAIT to preregister and if your unsure about the car being done....doesn't matter....get a number now.

NGRA are a great group of guys...Thanks for attending and hanging out guys...pleasure to have you!!!

CAR SHOW - NO pre-registration needed....come for the car show, get rock star parking and prepare to be amazed at the Vintage Racing....

 

This event draws them in from all over the world. Any idea who was last years longest long
hauller ? And who is in the running for this year, with or without a car.

 

Texas and Winnipeg Canada....18 hours each way were top of the list....

For 2013...we have New Jersey and get this.....STATE OF WASHINGTON.....pre-registered...along with Winnipeg and NORTH CAROLINA.......boy if you live within 8 hours NO EXCUSE to not put this on the top of your list......

 

The Fiat Giveaway (not a raffle GIVEAWAY)...now has a rear end, and moly tube axle to go with it. Thank You Dan and Al!
Anyone else?
Check it out here:
http://meltdowndrags.com/?page_id=2826

 

Also....LIMITED EDITION 2013 Promo items...and they kick ass....one of our supporters graciously listed these for us....
HURRY GOING FAST....

Meltdown Jackets -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MELTDOWN-DR...Parts_Accessories&hash=item3380b77506&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MELTDOWN-DR...Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ac290648a&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MELTDOWN-DR...Parts_Accessories&hash=item3380b779c1&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MELTDOWN-DR...Parts_Accessories&hash=item3380b77425&vxp=mtr

 

Meltdown Shop shirts -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MELTDOWN-DR...Parts_Accessories&hash=item3380b78af4&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MELTDOWN-DR...Parts_Accessories&hash=item3380b7862a&vxp=mtr

 

Here is a pic of the other 2 from our group that will be making the drive from North and South Carolina. The 57 ford is Jeremy Pearson he is already pre entered. The 55 chevy is Greg Porter he will be pre entering soon.

 

Awesome picture Quain!!
Love that Ford.

 

NICE! I cant wait to see you guys run.

 

Fantastic iron you guys.....seriously....prepare to be shocked when you roll in...there is an actual time portal at the entry gate......1966...........

 

Here's some footage of the Carolina boy's running.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y75wVjuv2m8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
"MELTDOWN DRAGS"
July 20, 21 2013 at Byron Dragway Byron Ill.
www.meltdowndrags.com

 

will there be anyone making (semi)-professional DVDs of this event?
I know some of these cars are in enclosed trailers. But a video recorder
mounted atop the tickect shack were everyone enters would be a good shot.
Then it could be veiwed in fast forward like a time laps event video with the rest of the race.... just a thought....and yes I have been told I should keep them to myself sometimes.