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Top Fuel cars at Dragway 42 ??? #1573012 02/02/14 04:46 PM 02/02/14 04:46 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,552 Rittman Ohio fourgearsavoy OP I Live Here
fourgearsavoy OP I Live Here Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,552 Rittman Ohio	When I was at the geezer gathering last weekend the new owner of 42 told me his dream was to bring fuel cars back to the legendary track.Ron is trying to buy more land around the track so he can increase the total capacity to accommodate the large haulers needed to support a big race. I believe his plans are to honor his 3 year contract with IHRA then switch over to NHRA for some big race action Pretty ambitious project for just a few determined but insightful businessmen Gus 8023251-frontveiwsavoy.jpg (504 downloads) 64 Plymouth Savoy 493 Indy EZ's by Nick at Compu-Flow 5-Speed Richmond faceplate Liberty box Dana 60

Re: Top Fuel cars at Dragway 42 ??? [Re: fourgearsavoy] #1573013 02/02/14 05:10 PM 02/02/14 05:10 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,071 Niles , Ohio T therocks oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
therocks oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah. T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,071 Niles , Ohio	Gus back in the day that was a great track.Its been years since Ive been there.My old 60 Dodge D500 was a multiple trophy winner there back in the 60s.It had at least 10 stickers on the windows between me and the former owner.Rocky Chrysler Firepower

Re: Top Fuel cars at Dragway 42 ??? [Re: fourgearsavoy] #1573014 02/02/14 05:24 PM 02/02/14 05:24 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	I think he may have a hard go at getting NHRA giving him a top race... their field is full and they have places looking to have a top race at their places all the time

Re: Top Fuel cars at Dragway 42 ??? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1573015 02/02/14 05:37 PM 02/02/14 05:37 PM
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,613 Deerfield, Ohio 70dusterjohn top fuel
70dusterjohn top fuel Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,613 Deerfield, Ohio	That said Mr P at least he is going to do something with it other than collect money. I grew up at that track and race there a lot till it went 1/8 ! I hope he does something good ! I will go back !

Re: Top Fuel cars at Dragway 42 ??? [Re: 70dusterjohn] #1573016 02/02/14 06:00 PM 02/02/14 06:00 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,552 Rittman Ohio fourgearsavoy OP I Live Here
fourgearsavoy OP I Live Here Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,552 Rittman Ohio	Quote: That said Mr P at least he is going to do something with it other than collect money. I grew up at that track and race there a lot till it went 1/8 ! I hope he does something good ! I will go back ! Well he told me that his first concern is getting the track right and he won't reopen until it's 100%. I like the fact that he doesn't need the gate fee for a paycheck and all the money will go back into track maintenance and qualified track crew. We already have a few stick races on the schedule for this season and I can't wait to try out the new concrete surface that he assures me will be smooth as a pool table Gus 8023394-moriaburnout.JPG (91 downloads) 64 Plymouth Savoy 493 Indy EZ's by Nick at Compu-Flow 5-Speed Richmond faceplate Liberty box Dana 60

Re: Top Fuel cars at Dragway 42 ??? [Re: 70dusterjohn] #1573017 02/02/14 06:02 PM 02/02/14 06:02 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: That said Mr P at least he is going to do something with it other than collect money. I grew up at that track and race there a lot till it went 1/8 ! I hope he does something good ! I will go back ! True... and I hope the best for him... always want to see ANY track make it

Re: Top Fuel cars at Dragway 42 ??? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1573018 02/03/14 06:03 PM 02/03/14 06:03 PM
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RonTheAnnouncer master Joined: May 2004 Posts: 4,617 In the tower	I can't see that track holding a NHRA National Event any time soon. Some folks complain Norwalk is out in the sticks, but West Salem is even more so. I know he has big plans for the future, but I will just be happy to see the racing surface and the facilities get better...and that horrible entrance road! I swear that road hasn't been paved since I was a kid. Ron H. "Just when you think you have all of the answers...I change the questions!" "Rowdy" Roddy Piper

Re: Top Fuel cars at Dragway 42 ??? [Re: RonTheAnnouncer] #1573019 02/03/14 07:56 PM 02/03/14 07:56 PM
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B1Frank super stock B Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 910 West Virginia	I hope they do well,..i seen Shirley M ,..and Frank Bradley there in 1977,..GREAT TIME,..Frank said he was headed back to CA after the race,...Shirley had her little dog with her,..i talked to her one,on one for a half hour,...those day's are long gone !!! 8025287-scanooo12.jpg (142 downloads)

Re: Top Fuel cars at Dragway 42 ??? [Re: B1Frank] #1573020 02/03/14 10:17 PM 02/03/14 10:17 PM
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BB73Challenger member B Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 89 Cleveland, Ohio	I think an article I had read hit the nail on the head. It all starts on making the experience as a driver and spectator better. So all of the things they want and have started to address is the start. Rome wasn't built in a day. I'm very excited to see the changes as they come. Who knows, down the road. Maybe? Yeah the gravel ruts getting in are bad

Re: Top Fuel cars at Dragway 42 ??? [Re: BB73Challenger] #1573021 02/04/14 12:03 PM 02/04/14 12:03 PM
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kissmyaspen pro stock Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,413 Newark,Ohio	If he wants Nitro he might look into a nostalgia race or even an IHRA Nitro Jam. 79 Dodge Aspen 12.265 at 109.75 MPH 67 Satellite NSS/E 11.83 @ 110 1968 Plymouth Road Runner 472 Hemi 3 time MOPAR NATIONALS CHAMP '03 FWD and '06 & '09 Street. '07, '10, '12 Mopar Nats runner-up Street.

Re: Top Fuel cars at Dragway 42 ??? [Re: kissmyaspen] #1573022 02/05/14 03:27 PM 02/05/14 03:27 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,552 Rittman Ohio fourgearsavoy OP I Live Here
fourgearsavoy OP I Live Here Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,552 Rittman Ohio	Quote: If he wants Nitro he might look into a nostalgia race or even an IHRA Nitro Jam. I would much rather see old floppers and some front engine diggers and maybe some early gassers than any current fuel cars. Gus 8027726-ronniesoxcomet.jpg (598 downloads) 64 Plymouth Savoy 493 Indy EZ's by Nick at Compu-Flow 5-Speed Richmond faceplate Liberty box Dana 60

Re: Top Fuel cars at Dragway 42 ??? [Re: fourgearsavoy] #1573023 02/05/14 08:23 PM 02/05/14 08:23 PM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 307 OH T TheBlackCar enthusiast
TheBlackCar enthusiast T Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 307 OH	Anxious to see what they put together. Very impressed that they hired Aaron to help put a plan together. That should help ease the learning curve associated with running a track and all the potential issues that may arise. Also shows their dedication to making it all work. They definitely got alot of work planned, but it sounds like the resources are not an issue. Looking forward to the new 42!

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