Event Coverage 2012 MELTDOWN DRAGS * Vintage Drag Meet * July 21-22

Yes, for free Fri-Sun (just pay general admission.. no extra camping fee)

 

Well well I finally get to see that lil red T in person huh??

 

Hahaha! You sure will Paul. She's changed alot over the past couple years. Looking forward to seeing you and the A-Bortion in action. Hey....think I could get a ride in the pits in that buggy of yours??! I have always dug that car.

 

Heck yeah you can! I'll be cruisin her around all weekend and I think I owe ya a beer anyway cause I know the outcome if we had a third race...lol

 

Super cool! I'll bring a cooler full too! Gonna be a blast. Will you be there Friday? I'm going to be there Fri-Sun.

 

Just to let you guys and gals know, Friday is the National Pontiac Oakland Drag meet at Byron. The national show is going on in nearby St. Charles. If you like Ponchos theres going to be a bunch there.

 

I will be all weekend! Camping at the track Friday-Sunday! Better be ready!

 

I'm candy-***ing it (got a room) but my buddy Charlie and I will be heading out Thursday and I'll be ready to run! One of the few events where I am as interested in spectating as racing. Most of the time that just isn't the case. I like how hambgrenade likened it to Woodstock......Hotrod Woodstock....yep...I think that's just about gonna sum it up.

 

Hello and welcome. You are about to experience an event like you have never experienced before. Throw out your bad car event experiences and make room for a truly great time.

July 21st & 22nd are fast approaching and we are getting a ton of questions. The answers to some are on the site but we will try to make finding them less painful.

First off, here is a link to the Byron Dragway website: http://www.byrondragway.com/Home.html

Here is the address of the track: 7287 River Road Byron Il 61010

Friday the 20th the track will be hosting the Pontiac shoot-out-Poci convention fun day. This means if you show up to the track on Friday, you will pay admission for the Pontiac event. Friday’s admission is $10 to watch or $30 to race , however camping is absolutely free! With clean restrooms toilets and showers. If you want to sit in the holding area until we let the campers in later that evening that would be another option.

Camping is allowed for the entire weekend with paid admission for the days you are camping. There is no electric. There are clean restrooms toilets and showers.

Meltdown Drags admission to the track is $15 per day. Children under 12 are free, vending is free, $30 per person to race.

If you are in the car show, you need a 1972 or older car, It does not need to meet event criteria, it is just a car show, no awards or trophies.

The car cruise is at Sam’s Drive In in Byron Friday night (Click on Sam’s)

The schedule is as follows: no noise before 10am due to local noise ordinance. Saturday Test & tune is 10-2, cl*** racing 2-dark. Sunday Test & tune is 10-12, cl*** racing 12-dark G***er shoot-out on Sunday.

The One Night Standards are playing Saturday at 7:00

We are encouraging people to dress 40′s-50′s-60′s style clothing, pinup to greaser


If you are racing in the Meltdown Drags, you need to meet event criteria, Click here for a link.

If you have questions, email us meltdowndrags@gmail.com

Thanks for coming!.

 

Well due to unforeseen expenses and such looks like this ***hole has to stay at home...I'm VERY SALTY about it..but there is always next year right?

 

Oh dang man! I understand though. We were going to bring 3 cars and now it's down to just myself. Hate to hear that.

 

GOOD NEWS for the meltdown.
Car craft mag is sending out Mike the photo guy to do compleat coverage of this event for a upcomming artical as well as do several features on cars. We are awaiting track approval and are looking foward to Mike comming out and do what he does best.....shoot race cars. Thanks to Mike and Car craft for the exposure...........g***ers rule

 

A question to local Byron guys.If I behaive will the cops in Byron let me cruise aroundwearin my 14-32 Goodyear slicks and no bumper? It will be very quiet as it has full exhaust but it's a ***** to change tires on....I have turnsignals,horn,wiper etc but wanna cruise bumperless on slicks...Can anyone say?

 

Yer Killin me wit suspense! Wutterya bringin man?

 

They were fine last year with it. There were all out race cars, not tags or insurance. Don't be dumb and your fine.

 

Great new!!! Look us up when you arrive.

 

Hey! I'm bringin my real steel C/G Stude sportin an angry little pumpgas peanut motor/5speed / Olds 5.38,Kin I play?It"s just a street car and not very fast but it's fun! I'll play nice...

 

So as long as I behaive I can drive to Byron and cruise around? Coool! thanks R~R

 

Looks like it will just be my 27 T making the trip this time. "Blew By You" and I have a little match race set up. You can see a few pics of the T in my album "Lil Red". So jazzed about this event!

 

It looks like the Econoline isn't going to make it, but I'll bring the 59 for some p***es

 

Rotten Johnny,
We were at Union Grove last night dailing in one of the Willys for the meltdowns.I ran into Eric and he mentioned that Car Craft was going to be at the meltdowns.
We also have a guy from Hot Rod Deluxe and G***er Wars magazine that will be there.
Great news!
There should be plenty of cars for them to do features on.
They should get lots of pictures on Sunday of the G***er Shoot-out.
All of us at the Nostalgia G***er Racing ***ociation are looking forward to a great event!

 

Looks like this event is gettin alot of attention. Where else on the planet can you go back 50 years to what once was. I think whoever planned this had a great vision and now its growing leeps and bounds, and its what the people and racers want. NOT to mention the COOL factor

QUOTE: Hey! I'm bringin my real steel C/G Stude sportin an angry little pumpgas peanut motor/5speed / Olds 5.38,Kin I play?It"s just a street car and not very fast but it's fun! I'll play nice...

Watch out there redline......I heard that little motor that could.....WILL
Spy says its a bad mudda....

Im alredey gettin twitchey.

 

It would take a freightcar fulla nitrous for my ole Stude to match yer performance.That Deuce of yers is "To the Moon!!!!" I love it! See ya there!

 

Guys,

Been off the Hamb for a while doing Meltdown Logistics with InlawModel A.

Stone Woods & Cook Willys on display!!
Little Screamer 34 Ford on display.
Little Red Wagon on display.

40's, 50's & 60's pinup girls walking around for photo ops...

over 200.....PERIOD correct cars already pre-registered...more everyday.

I think we have 30-35 STRAIGHT AXLE Nova's, Falcons, and Comets.

40-50 PERIOD 55-57 chevy g***ers.

10-12 Willy's Coupe G***ers (if all make it)

15-20 VINTAGE barn find old skool rails and altereds

I am lost on count on the awb 6-10 AWB cars....1 blew the hemi this weekend...OUT!!

Piles of hot rods....

Hot Rod Radio show doing a live show Saturday morning.

Encourage friends and family to dress 40's - 60's style.....
great for photo ops and background......

Great Lakes G***ers VS Nostalgia G***er Racing ***ociation

Y-Block Club vs the Fugitives

One Night Standards 60's band SATURDAY NIGHT......

Nickey Cheverolet Straight axle kits on display
Rockenbach Chevrolet crate motors on display
Anglia Brokers - Anglia bodies on display
Plus more!!!

If I forgot to mention you...apologies...to much to remember!
If your on the fence....DO NOT MISS this one!!!!

 

Bob blew up his HEMI!
That means all of this "CHRYSLER-FLAGE" was a waste. I thought I was going to get to go elephant hunting, and the elephant had a heart atack before I even got a chance.

 

Oh **** !!! your really putting the Heat on me now...

I better go fire up this damn Fiat..

Do I need to pre register or are we WAY to late for that ?
Maybe just display the Fiat..(SBC blown)..out of date belts etc.
My Bantam don't fit because it has centre line wheels.

Thanks

Rick
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Hi Rick, we know your Fiat and your good to bring it. If your bringing it, we need it on the track for some kick *** pictures! Can't wait to see it. Since I never got your package in the mail, look me up. Thanks!

 

Ok...will do...

Rick

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Ok..just fired the Fiat up for the first time in 2 years...

Think with some "slight adjusting".we can get tihs thing to roll...

Rick

 

You all will most likely see some more of this on Saturday!
The Grocery Getter and Mr Blue! He beat the wagon soundly in both events last year and with a few adjustments I beat him at the Headsup and hope to do the same at the Meltdown this year, we'll see!