Event Coverage 2nd Annual Eagle Field Fresno Dragways Reunion Runway Drags May 2011

These shots are from Johnny Verissimo of the West Side Auto Club....................

 

I know we will be there again, Rocky. Its a damn good time. It certainly seemed to run alot smoother the last time we were there as well.

 

Thanks Dru, the volunteers did a FANTASTIC JOB and the improvements showed

 

This would be a hell of show!

 

Thanks for the great pic's

 

Is this always a flag start event?

I never had much opportunity to leave middle Tennessee much farther than Fla. or Ill./Indiana for a race, but always dreamed of going to the west coast.
To actually see real fuelers again (or an Allison roaring) would probably be more than I could handle at this stage in life.

I have not had much opportunity to even think about this stuff in so many years........... simply unreal. I really wish I could see those cars run.

Tom S. in Tn.

 

Yep, originally we did it for no other reason than simplicity, but everybody is Diggin' it and our "Offical Starter" RJ is now quite a celebrity We don't run any Fuelers but I've been trying to get the Arfons Dragster to make an appearence, we'll see. Tom, you make the trip and I'll buy your tickets Rocky

 

.......... shucks I wish I could go.
How many days is this event, just Sat the 21'st?
Tom

 

Gary Reinero will be our Guest of Honor at this years Fresno Dragways Reunion II and will have his Willys and Austin on Display. Gary's Willys was recently in Hot Rod Magazine and his AA/Supercharged Austin's Race Car body was "Pulled" off a mold made from his original Austin Race Car known as "The Bible". Gary started racing in the 60's and is known as someone who never gets rid of anything so who knows what else could be in his trailer for us to get a look at. Stop by and say hi to Gary and check out his s**** book, quite a history right in our own backyard. Rocky


Some info I found on the web.....
http://www.aasupercharged.com/reinero.htm
http://reinerosracing.com/index.htm
http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/hrdp_1008_gary_reineros_1937_willys_g***er_coupe/index.html

 

my son will be bringing my modelA [built 65-67]
vince [1961g***er hamb]will have his falcon g***er too

 

That's going to make a *****'n photo with our Flag Starter.....115 Days and Counting!

 

This year Mini Bikes with electric start are welcomed and we lowered the entry to $20 after paying an admission fee of $15. The new rules have not been posted yet but they will reflect the change soon, just be sure to bring and wear full length pants, gloves, shoes, leather, denim or vinyl jacket and a helmet. We offer a Cl*** Favorite award but may add a King of The Hill award if you guys are interested. 114 DAYS Rocky

 

NEWS FLASH.......Stormy Byrd and his Revelation BF/MR will "Match Race" the Gruzen Gang's "Strange Brew" Compe***ion Coupe May 21st.....Eagle Field..............BE THERE!

 

Updated Rules have been posted on the eaglefielddrags.com site, nothing major unless you own a Roadster/T-bucket but check it out! Rocky

Click HERE for Updated Rules!

 

I'm gonna try and make it this year.

 

And he will bring the back up babe compe***ion to the race too!

 

Oh man! I gotta go!

Sam

 

#1 or #2????

 

Went for the first time for the last one. Planning on getting the wifes 69 Camaro ***embled and get it out there for her to drive it.


Absolutely the most fun Ive had at a drag race in YEARS! (And we were just watching!)

Cant wait to be there with a car


Chris

 

Thanks Chris, enthusiasm like yours is why we do it!
I contacted the Apricot Inn / Best Western at I-5 & Panoche Rd and got us a group rate. Unfortunately the rooms went up and they're having a wedding party the same weekend so rooms are limited. The rates are now $75 Queen, $80 King or 2 Queens, no matter the number of occupants, The phone # is 559 659 1444.

 

I,m trying to get Donna to wear some hot pants as my crew chief but alas to no avail............

 

Careful Carl

 

Hey Carl...maybe Stormy will let you borrow one of his.

 

Hey Carl...maybe Stormy will let you borrow one of his.

Humm if I did that I wouldn't be able to get my helmet on.........because of all the knuckle bumps all over my head.........

 

A quick post to show an old photo of Gary's Austin as it was, the event art will be of how the Austin was in this picture and will make a "Super" addition to the Bell Air Motorsports Eagle Field Series of Collectibles.

 

This years event will include an Auto Swap Meet and "Car Corral" to sell vehicles. Many people have suggested it and we're gonna give it a try, adding more entertainment to the event, more details to follow!
Pre-registration is now available at http://www.eaglefield.net/?page_id=166 allowing payment by credit card or a form will be posted on eaglefielddrags.com soon and we can do it the old fashion way via "Snail Mail"
Speaking of eaglefielddrags.com, at the moment we are experiencing a problem with lost files and the site is not up right now, looking to have it up this week so stay tuned.
This years event has me real excited and is looking to be our best event yet, I have some new cars Pre-registered that haven't been to Eagle Field, Gary Reinero will have plenty to look at his pit, Stormy Byrd is really pumped and ready to take on his old friends the Gruzen's for bragging rights of their match race, MORE HAMB & C/Gas Dragsters, more Mini Bikes, MORE Cars you won't see race anywhere else, the Swap Meet, BLEACHERS are arranged, hopefully my Twin will be ready, Bell Air Motorsports is working on the art, the Shirt Shak is ready to sling some ink, Ruebens Rib Shack, The Corn Dog Hut, Snow Cone and other vendors are lined up and the staff has proven themselves ready to handle the m***es.
If you've been it's gonna be the BEST and if ya haven't ya don't want to miss it! Rocky

 

Cool stuff! Can't wait!

 

The guys at Wide Open Throttle Speed Shop are bringing the "Iron Mistress" G***er Willys as seen in Hot Rod Deluxe and are pretty excited about puttin it thru the paces. Here's a couple of photos the guys sent me......


Joe, the owner of the Gamueda Bros. B/G Anglia.....

has also aquired another "Barn Find" G***er and may have it on had and there may also be a HAMB Favorite Falcon G***er sighting also
More to come!

 

Hey Rock, what happened to the Eagle Field Drags links?

 

We had some issues with the server and lost files. Working on a site now and should be up soon. See ya soon!