Thread: I miss real drag racing

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Yes Don and Tech, I agree about getting back to basics. Thanks for the photos also Don, that flat head front engine rail gets my blood boiling, just the finish on it is awesome. Another thing that excites me is organised street racing.like the days when you line up against the guy at the traffic lights and race to the next set. Boy was that fun, and wasn't so much about speed but reaction time and quick gear shifts. Bring it on!!

I agree with the masses. I have not returned to the U.S. Nationals in 5 years. I never missed one since 1967. The track was packed, reserved sold out, went general admission. No seats on the non tower side so we made the treck across the bridge. We went down to about the 1000 foot club. There was an entire section of bleachers with maybe a dozen people sitting at. We were told they were reserver for Mac Tool Company and could not sit there. We missed the entire 1st round, pro stock cars and bikes, funny car, and top fuel. I will never waste my time and money on another National event or a Mac Tool EVER. I have not watched one on TV either for more that an hour.

I agree...
There's a little, family owned 1/8th mile track 20 miles from my place..
$15 entry for test & tune...
Just go have fun.
1/8th doesn't tear stuff up as bad as the full quarter..
Jeff

Originally Posted by Whiplash23T

Yes Don and Tech, I agree about getting back to basics. Thanks for the photos also Don, that flat head front engine rail gets my blood boiling, just the finish on it is awesome. Another thing that excites me is organised street racing.like the days when you line up against the guy at the traffic lights and race to the next set. Boy was that fun, and wasn't so much about speed but reaction time and quick gear shifts. Bring it on!!