Nostalgia Drag Race at Brainerd Drag Strip, Ringgold, GA

The guys at Brainerd Optimist Drag Strip are working on a nostalgia race event, and I thought I'd help spread the word about it. The date is Saturday April 13th, and it will be the first event of its kind at the historic drag strip. It is still 100% operational with weekly bracket racing and other special events, but this nostalgia race is a great addition to their schedule!

The biggest news is that Don Garlits will be on hand with his Swamp Rat dragster, signing autographs and all that good stuff! The event will be a heads up style, eighth mile race. From what I've heard, there is no purse, so it's a run for fun format. There will be a swap meet and the event starts at 8am EST.

I'm personally hoping that word spreads to some of the old time drag racers in this area, so they can have a reunion of sorts. Brainerd was a major hot spot for drag racing, so there are some big names in this general area. Anyway, just figured I would put this out there!

The track is located right off I-75 and it's almost on the TN/GA state line. The address is 745 Scruggs Road, Ringgold, GA. Call Leonard Lawson for more information, his number is 706-891-9831.

 

any flyers?

 

Just wanted to bump this up since we're about a month away. This event will feature nostalgia drag racing, car show and swap meet! Here is some more info:

--Gates Open at 8am
--Racing starts at 10am

Entry fee:
--Swap Meet vendors: $25
--Racers: $35
--Spectators: $10

Rain date is Sunday, April 14th.

 

http://www.facebook.com/events/150269845135785/ for anyone on facebook.

 

Thanks for the link Shannon. You gonna have the '55 ready by then?

 

yep. im doing some cheap carpet work and rear seat delete. also gonna dye the front seats black. already installed new cage, drive shaft loop, neutral safety switch and had the trans. rebuilt.

 

anyone else gonna try to make it?

 

Less than a month away...hoping for a big turnout! I'll be set up, selling my book, "Lost Drag Strips" which has a special chapter on Chattanooga-area tracks. Don Garlits wrote the foreword for the book, so it would be a great opportunity to buy a book and have Big Daddy sign it.

 

This sounds great. It's about time.

 

What cl***es are planed to run? And what tech rules?

 

im not sure on cl***es. im trying to get two or three match races set up, just to help draw a crowd and make it enjoyable to watch. would be nice to find to g***ers to match race.
im trying to set up a race with a friend 65 belvedere vs. my 55.

 

Im sure tech rules are universal, i've run at Brainerd many times. 7.49 and faster require rollbars, driveshaft loops, correct driving jackets for either nitrous or cl*** racing, stick cars need blowproofs, etc...

 

Yeah, Brainerd goes by IHRA rules, so the normal roll bar requirements and other safety rules are in place. Although I'm sure an event of this nature might cause them to turn the other way if a car doesn't quite meet the standard.

 

I doubt it, the severe repercussions of a track not following the stringent guidelines they are required to wont let them budge an inch, they have too much too loose, especially after the recent fatality there. Even on the so called "street" days in the past, you conform or go home.

 

only a week and half away. i hope as many people as possible can make it. if they have a good turn out' theyll do it again.

 

i know they said they would be teching cars regularly this yr. but on fri night tnt' tech hasnt existed.

 

I will be there with a bunch of 50s thru 70s car magazines. I probably have 20 totes full

 

come by and hangout and buy a bunch of stuff to help fund my project. look at my threads of stuff i have for sale on here and save some money on shipping.

 

I'll be there, set up somewhere near Don Garlits' rig, selling my "Lost Drag Strips" book, as well as my "Street Sleepers" book. $25 each or two for $40. Look for the blue '64 Corvette and I'll likely be somewhere near by.

 

Man i am ready to go. So far the weather is supposed to be good for saturday.

 

hoping for a good turn out this sat.

 

Missed Corky's show last week, but not missing this one. Can't wait to get the Hot Rod out for a ride.

Is there actually a car show area, or just drags and swap meet? A few people have asked me, but didn't know the answer.

 

wherever you park the roadster its a car show area

 

From what I've heard there will be an area for car show cars. I think they're supposed to just charge spectator admission for car show people, so it would be $10 a head to get in.

 

I just wanted to say to all you HAMBers come on by and see me and buy some stuff. I need funds for the wagon project. I also trade on stuff. I also need a tailgate for a 61 chevy wagon

 

got the truck loaded and ready to go. look for the white chevy truck with the white EZup tent.

 

Car show people....?

Hope this turns into something good. We'll be there.

 

ready to roll out in my 55. hope to see some of you guys there.

 

Swap meet was good I sold some stuff and did some trading. I saw some cool cars and trucks. I will post some pics soon