Event Coverage Paradise drag strip, spring show & go 2010, nostalgia drag meet, car show, swap meet

WE NEED ALL HAMB MEMBERS TO HELP US GET THE WORD OUT, THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST SHOWS AND MOST FUN IN NORTH GEORGIA.

THE NORTH GEORGIA HOT RODS AND PARADISE DRAG STRIP PRESENTS THE SPRING SHOW & GO, NOSTALGIA DRAG MEET, CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET, MAY 8th 2010. SEE GASSERS, FED DRAGSTERS AND SOME OF THE COOLEST HOT RODS IN THIS PART OF THE COUNTRY, DOING BATTLE ON THE HISTORICAL (SINCE 1961) PARADISE DRAG STRIP. THIS IS NOT A RACE, THE TRACK IS OPEN FOR TIME ONLY RUNS, THE CHRISTMAS TREE AND TIMMING EQU. WILL BE WORKING, I WILL TELL YOU, IT IS A GOOD MOVE TO COME EARLY, THIS PLACE PACKS OUT.

TO SHOW YOUR CAR 25.00, TO RUN YOUR CAR ON THE STRIP 35.00, THESE PRICES ARE FOR CAR AND DRIVER, SPECTATOR ADMISSION IS 10.00, UNDER 10 FREE.
10X30 OR 20X20 SWAP MEET SPACE 25.00 TRUCK AND DRIVER.
FOR MORE INFO CALL B.B. 706-278-2846 OR 706-260-8131 OR www.northgeorgiahotrods.com
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This is a grate show i have been to the last 4 and they really do put on a grate show

 

calhoun ga rite?

 

yes, i went brain dead and forgot to put where the show takes place.

Paradise Drag Strip
500 Chatsworth Hwy.
Calhoun, Ga. 30701

I-75 exit 317, Hwy 225, just 1/4 mile off the interstate
60 miles north of Atlanta, Ga. & 50 miles south of Chatt. tenn.

 

Great show, but do get there early to get a decent spot. Like before 9am.

 

i'm planning on being there

 

I'll be there taking pictures as always. Definitely a good show at a historic track. An absolutely massive swap meet is a big plus, too.

 

Tommy, if you guys still have that kool ol fed digger, bring it down, i just love those rails with the engine in front. thanks B.B.

 

i had a lot of fun running super stock at paradise in the 60s and 70s. still looking for some pics of our cars from those times. 1/2 of the dragaddicts team.

 

You would like the show & go then, it's like taking a step back to the late 60's or early 70's. there is always a lot of ol racers there.

 

just a short 11 days, ok guys time to put in a fresh set of champions, change the oil, give it a quick bath, maybe a little wax just to make it faster, and get ready for some fun.

 

It's a shame it's on Mother's Day weekend. Have to travel to see family or I'd be there.

 

I plan to be there and race Sat, then drive to see Mom on Sunday.

 

ok guys, can't ask for better weather this weekend, 71 and 0 chance of rain. don't miss out, this show is a real blast from the past.

 

I will be there early Saturday with parts to sell.

 

as always i will be there selling old magazines and maybe some other stuff as well

 

What time does the gate open?

 

Gates open at 7am for swap meet vendors, so I'm assuming car show/drag race people can show up anytime after that...official show time is 9am to 3pm.

 

I will be down with some parts and a buddy of mine who runs a '66 yellow big block Impala will be running. PM me and I will give you my cell number. We are bringing an old mustang II drag car body for sale as well as some FE and other Ford parts that belonged to a recently deceased friend and the money will be going to his widow. Another buddy is bringing some 9" rear ends.

 

Im excited! My first time to this event and track for that matter.
Really looking forward to it........ hell bring ur Moms! She sure as hell wont forget that Mothers day weekkend lol

 

this is a local show for me,its always a great show and has a little bit of everything...me and my wife will be there at 7am so we can park on top of the hill,its a long walk to the bottom if you buy parts...

 

still got the digger BB

 

Not much advance notice, but I put it on the flatheaddrag.com nostalgia race schedule for you.

 

yea, but the 50 year old frame rails and cage was just a little unsafe to put back on the track, so i am building a 58 chassis research rail from a set of plans i got a few years ago. i was hoping to have it rolling and take it to the show, but i don't. the ol willys will be there, loaded it today. our phones have been ringing off the hook, looks like it's going to be a big turn out, see you guys there. thanks bb

 

There are a bunch of us leaving out from the 400 / HWY 20 area about 6:30am Sat if anyone wants to caravan.

 

I am loading all my, "crap" I mean merchandise up right now

 

woooop wooooop going to be a good day tomorrow

 

man what a grate show alot of cool cars and old friends thanks bb and all the gang

 

you can say that again. Awesome show as always. Good stuff at the swap too.

 

hell yeah