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

Hi Rocky.....Thanks to you, and your crew of volunteers, from Tony and Kathy Lloyd, Nostalgia Flathead Fuel Dragster, for a wonderful job of putting on a good event. I'm Sorry, but both Kathy and I were affected with stomach flu, and were only able to run three passes. That was our problem. We got to race a C-gas rail, twice. One loss (Poor Kathy had to figure out the flagman) and one win. We also raced "Roseville Carl" in his Flathead gas dragster. A good racer and a true gentleman, he came to our pit after the race with Kathy's award, a nice cold drink. Thank you Sir.
After the races, we headed home but only made it to Santa Nella, where we stopped at a RV park and went to bed for 13 hours. I was sick once in the night. Sunday morning we headed back to Castro Valley where we did another 12 hour sleep marathon. We are both well now. I have to unload the race car and clean the Nitro out of the oil pan, check the bearings, fire it up on gasoline for a clean oil flush. All the normal fuel car maintinence. Thanks again Rocky & Crew
Tony & Kathy Lloyd

 

I feel your pain. I had the stomach flu the Mon. before the event and was still a little shakey on Sat. My wife Kathy stayed home from Eagle Field because it was her turn that day. It just seems to be going around. It was good meeting you (Carl brought me by) and maybe next time we can run your Flatty aginst my Y-Block.

 

Tony and Kathy, sorry to hear you guys were so sick but glad that you got to make it to Eagle. Enjoyed our conversations and it made my day to run against you guys and Elmer, the people that I only used to watch from the sidelines. Now I get a chance to see you guys from the back!!!. Wait till next year, maybe I will get 8 feet on ya, before ya pass me, ya thats what you look for, "progress" !!!
Just being able to sit and jaw with you guys made the trip worthwile let alone being able to run and not break anything......
Once again the Eagle is flying High and hope everyone enjoyed it as much as me, and the Bumps n Bruises Racing team..............

 

Hey Ronny - Got any more event T-shirts left, or are in the position to print up a few more. I was kind of busy with the whole volunteering duties that I wasn't able to stop in and see ya

 

SCOTT....we have a box in the back.....not sure how many or what sizes we have left.... shoot us an email at theshirtshak@sbcglobal.net so we'll have you on our list. Right now we're busy printing ANRA and graduation stuff.....so be patient.... THANKS

 

Howdy y'all...Roseville Carl, Thank you for the Roll-Bar photos. We got more "Press" from you and other photographers who have posted on the net. Thank you to all. I really wish that we were well enough to have a really good time, organize a few more races, with McTim64, the C-Gas dragsters, and others that run real well. Carl, if you loaned the "Truck engine" to the dragster, there is a good chance that you would trailer us real proper!!
McTim64, thanks for seeking us out and meeting us. I go along way back with Y-Blocks as I have owned a 55 T-Bird since 1960. Kathy and I attended her High School Reunion Last year, in Tenefly New Jersey driving the 55-Bird! We do not have a lot of "Race Plans" for this year. I do however have a new engine on a engine stand. The Governors Cup is coming up......
It woulda been a lot better if we were well. We felt, "The show must go on" we mustered three passes. Boy!! That wind and dust.
Thanks again to Rocky and his wonderful crew of volunteers. GOOD JOB!!
Tony & Kathy Lloyd

 

<TABLE id=yiv230510812bodyDrftID class=yiv230510812 border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 _yuid="yui_3_1_1_9_130673990841132"><TBODY _yuid="yui_3_1_1_9_130673990841131"><TR _yuid="yui_3_1_1_9_130673990841130"><TD style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt" id=yiv230510812drftMsgContent _yuid="yui_3_1_1_9_130673990841129">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]I want to thank everyone for their kind words and support, as much as some people want change I will get back on course and accept I can't make everyone happy. So in the future No VHT, No Clocks, just good old fashion FUN! Here's a recap I sent out to all on my Eagle Field mailing list, as you can tell I really do enjoy myself [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]WOW! What a party!!!! The Eagle Field Fresno Dragways Reunion II hosted 177 Grudge Racers, Blown Dragsters, Gassers and a Funny Car all Racing For the Love of it and over 2000 Fans enjoying the action.........Drag Race Nirvana! Check eaglefielddrags.com for some great photos of some great Drag Race Action![/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]If ya missed it there are ways to catch up. Larry Luna and Steve Gonzales have their Simalcast[/FONT] archived on their quartermileproductions.com website.[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][/FONT] Larry and Steve encountered some difficulties but there is some good viewing and a Larry Luna DVD will be available soon, get on the list. If video isn't your thing Dave Wallace Jr. will have coverage in Hot Rod Deluxe and some in Hot Rod!
If ya want the gear that was available on Race Day, check the Eagle Field Speed Shop to find your favorites and send me an Email to lbrtoys@yahoo.com. I can invoice you with PayPal for Credit Card Purchases or reply to those who would rather pay with a check or Money Order with a total and address to pay via "Snail Mail". I'm also taking orders for the event DVD's which will be available soon.
Anyone wishing to keep up with the "Goings On" at Eagle Field can send me an Email (again to lbrtoys@yahoo.com ) and we'll keep you informed of ONLY Eagle Field Drags news and will not sell or use your address for anything other than Eagle Field News! I want to thank everyone for their support and our 100 strong Volunteer crew, a crew that kept the Gate Flowing, Racers Pit'd, Cars Tech'd, Staging Lanes Moving, Starting Line ready, Runway Safe for Racing and all the other Tasks which include Ground Work and the PA System to make our event a Success. A great group of Hard working people who make the Eagle Field Drags possible! I'm already looking forward to our October 8th event so stay tuned and check eaglefielddrags.com regularly for everything Eagle Field Drags! See ya at the Field, Rocky















</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

MORE!








MORE HERE..................http://eaglefielddrags.com/Photos___Links.html

 

Great pics Roc. If you notice there is not a frown on anyone's face just smiles, you made 177 drivers very happy as usual. What a blast for those of us behind the wheel, plus the car show was great, damn it sounds like I'm patting you on the back. Shit give me a while and I'll try to think of something to complain about.................................not..............

 

Rocky, I have to concur. You and your crew keep getting it better, smoother, and more fun (even the wind was smoother). Hell, somebody'd think y'all were learning.

The VHT quibble aside, I'll be back no matter what.

........ and I'll be trying something new for the top end at ANRA this weekend, so I might have it worked out for October.

 

Rocky, you have created the best event on the west coast...hell, probably farther than that. As Old6rodder said "The VHT quibble aside, I'll be back no matter what." Just change that "I'll" to a "we". Patti and I will be there unless the world comes to an end, (and considering how well those predictions have done I don't think that will be a problem). Hopefully we'll even have our car there one of these trips.

Big hugs from Patti and a Big Atta Boy from us at Wild Hare Racing!!

 

Rocky,

The wife likes to plan 18 months in advance. Got a date for October yet??

 

Yep! October 8th. Are we there yet

 

OK, I've posted a "Fraction" of Kleet Norris' photos on our Eagle Field Drags website, if your interested in a photo posted (there are probably more) you can contact Kleet here on the HAMB (goes by Neglected Steel) or I have his email address posted on the eaglefielddrags.com photos page.
CLICK HERE -> http://eaglefielddrags.com/Photos___Links.html

Also looks like there will be some noise made at Eagle Field this August, more to come! Rocky

 

We're having another Drag Race July 31st, check EaglefieldDrags.com!