Event Coverage Eagle Field Fresno Dragways Reunion III.... Be There!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
With the New Year comes the planning of our biggest event at Eagle Field, The 3rd Annual Fresno Dragways Reunion Saturday, May 19th! This years Special Guest is Ray Silva shown on the flyer racing at Fresno Dragways in the MID 60's. We are planning much MORE and an OPEN Off Topic Show on Sunday, that's right 2 days of racing in one weekend. Stormy Byrd will be back MATCH Racing the Strange Brew Competition Coupe, I plan on having the Evil Twin freshened up with some special guests behind the wheel, my friends Tim & Carl with thier Diggers and word has it from a reliable source that we are going to have a number of Traditional GASSERS from the North West PLUS much more with details as they become available. I hope you can join us and Please post a picture of your entry if your coming and check eaglefielddrags.com for more info! Rocky

BIG NEWS....
SWAP SPACES ARE FREE WITH PAID ADMISSION!
More BIG NEWS....
DISCOUNTS for my Friends who PRE-Register!


The Fresno Dragways Reunion III, Dedicated to my Dear Friend Lynn Hammond

Eagle Field's Fresno Dragways Reunion Special Guest Ray Silva started racing in 1964 when he traveled to Turlock CA (which he now calls home) from San Jose to purchase his 1st Dragster. The dragster was then fitted with a Blown 348 he purchased from Sid Waterman. After the 348 expired Ray raced a Modified Crosley with a V8 until 1965 when he built another Dragster to race in the Jr Fuel Category. Ray raced the Jr Fuel until his country called him for duty.
After serving our country Ray built a D/Dragster (very simular to todays car) that with 11 straight wins at Fremont won him his Track Jacket. Ray continued to race and chase points until 1969 when he and partner Frank Alves decided two engines were better than one and built a Twin Engine Dragster. The two raced the Twin until 1971 when Ray decided to focus on family.
Today with his family grown Ray has built another Dragster to race for the Fun Of It! Ray purchased his current car from late friend Roy Victor, a 1971 Jim Davis former Top Fuel car that he has updated to meet NHRA requirements. The car is very similar to his original D/Dragster with the engine built much like him and one time brother-in-law Arnold Schaves of Dos Palmas Machine Fame had done. The differences are this 292 Chevy 6 is equipped with Mechanical Fuel Injection and coupled to a Powerglide.
Rays original D/Dragster ran 9.80's @ 141, his current car has yet to have performances recorded However I hope Ray will return for our LIONS Drag Race on Sunday and "put it through the eyes" for a Time Slip!
Hope you join us! Rocky Phillips

I found a Nice Motel in Firebaugh, the rooms are clean and it's next door to a Minimart with Gas. The Motel 33 is located on hwy 33 (445 N St. Firebaugh, CA. 93622) 16 miles from Eagle Field and the Event rates are $50 for a Single Queen and $60 for 2 Queens or a King. The Phone # is 559 659 2971,make sure you mention Eagle Field and you can get more info on their website www.motel33llc.com. I've got to call the Apricot and see what the rates are this year, that info soon! Rocky

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MINI BIKE Special Pre-Registration Pricing!


Don't miss a thing............Full Weekend Schedule!


Look for the Beaver Hunter AA/FA to satisfy our Nitro Needs!

 

I'll be there.........

 

Thanks Nobey! It's going to be AWESOME!!!!

 

Tonight I lost a Dear Friend by the name of Lynn Hammond. Lynn was part uncle and part Big brother to me, always good for a Joke, Story or a helping hand. When he told a story I would soak it up like a little kid, I'm sure he embellished some but he lived and loved friends and cars. Lynn was also intramental in my pursuit to have an Eagle Field event.
Lynn came into my life in the 80's and after getting to know him I found he'd known me since I was baby as his Dad and mine used to Jeep together. After I started working with him and talking to people we knew I stated joking with him that "I wasn't sure whether to shake a persons hand or DUCK" after mentioning his name. All I can say is I loved the guy and will miss him. The Fresno Dragway Reunion Race will be dedicated to Lynn, God Speed my friend, Rocky

 

My condolences on your loss...

 

Hey Rocky,
I just heard about Lynn's passing, and I am on the side that really liked him and his stories also. My heart aches tonight and I will send up prayers for Stan and the rest of the family also.

 

Rocky, sorry for your loss. We will be there the 19th!

 

Thank You RopeSeals!

He will be missed Casper but will always be with me with some of his jokes, wisdom and skills. Rocky

Thank You Mike!

 

Eagle Field's Fresno Dragways Reunion Special Guest Ray Silva started racing in 1964 when he traveled to Turlock CA (which he now calls home) from San Jose to purchase his 1st Dragster. The dragster was then fitted with a Blown 348 he purchased from Sid Waterman. After the 348 expired Ray raced a Modified Crosley with a V8 until 1965 when he built another Dragster to race in the Jr Fuel Category. Ray raced the Jr Fuel until his country called him for duty.
After serving our country Ray built a D/Dragster (very simular to todays car) that with 11 straight wins at Fremont won him his Track Jacket. Ray continued to race and chase points until 1969 when he and partner Frank Alves decided two engines were better than one and built a Twin Engine Dragster. The two raced the Twin until 1971 when Ray decided to focus on family.
Today with his family grown Ray has built another Dragster to race for the Fun Of It! Ray purchased his current car from late friend Roy Victor, a 1971 Jim Davis former Top Fuel car that he has updated to meet NHRA requirements. The car is very similar to his original D/Dragster with the engine built much like him and one time brother-in-law Arnold Schaves of Dos Palmas Machine Fame had done. The differences are this 292 Chevy 6 is equipped with Mechanical Fuel Injection and coupled to a Powerglide.
Rays original D/Dragster ran 9.80's @ 141, his current car has yet to have performances recorded However I hope Ray will return for our LIONS Drag Race on Sunday and "put it through the eyes" for a Time Slip!
Hope you join us! Rocky Phillips

 

big news.......
Swap spaces are free with paid admission!

 

You know we'll be there.......

 

Friggen A , Stormy's burn outs and dry hops are the best. I wonder if Ms. Stafford will be shoeing "Strange Brew"? This young lady has it together !

 

Thats what the Talk is, but Dave Gruzen had a blast last year so we'll see. Rocky

 

We will be there with the Doll!

 

Dave is a good shoe and the whole Gruzen clan (including Fang ,the killer dog) are super people. I would make the trip even if Eily wasn't driving !!

 

Thank You D', Love the car and APPRECIATE your families support!

Hope you make it Snap, Stormy BLAZES the tires to the 660 Stripe!

 

MORE BIG News!!!!
Discounts for my Friends who Pre-Register.

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I found a Nice Motel in Firebaugh, the rooms are clean and it's next door to a Minimart with Gas. The Motel 33 is located on hwy 33 (445 N St. Firebaugh, CA. 93622) 16 miles from Eagle Field and the Event rates are $50 for a Single Queen and $60 for 2 Queens or a King. The Phone # is 559 659 2971, you can get more info on their website www.motel33llc.com. I've got to call the Apricot and see what the rates are this year, that info soon! Rocky

 

My club is already planning on being there. We will be bringing a few traditional gassers. I was also kinda wanting to bring my coupe just for fun.

 

Bring It shooter', looking forward to meet the ESTRANGED CC members! GONNA be a Full weekend!!!!

 

Can we sleep in our cars at the field? I might drive up,if I can sleep in my Merc...

 

You Bet, Bring a Tent if ya Like!! Hope to see ya There 'Bob!

 

Sounds like it would be a great road trip!!!

 

Very cool-thanks! We are all very excited. We should have a couple willy's down there and a few other surprises that you'll like. Still not clear how many of us will make the trip/which cars are going, etc but we will have a handful of people and cars coming for sure.

Can you give me an idea of what tech is like? My coupe doesn't have belts or anything like that. But then again, it's only a little warmed up banger motor. Is it pretty relaxed? Just want to know so I can make sure I can make a few passes if I drag her all the way down there.

 

We'd have to have Belts and a Helmet to keep ya safe

 

10-4 belts it is. Thanks for the heads up.

 

Thats what we did Bob. It was a blast! Especially with Rockys Twin roaring past us as our alarm in the morning

 

Your Welcome Shooter!

GREAT Times, I'm so happy you guys made the trip, Thank You!

 

Look for the Beaver Hunter to satisfy our Nitro Needs!

 

Anyone making Room Reservations at Motel33 be sure to mention Eagle Field for our special rate!