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DRAG WEEK 2021 is a go!
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03/31/21 12:20 PM
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I'm sure it was battle for the staff to pull this together considering the pandemic stuff, but they finally got it done! I have my room booked already, now I need to get busy and put my car back together.
[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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Re: DRAG WEEK 2021 is a go!
[Re: Hemi_Joel]
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03/31/21 12:22 PM
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For me, the midwest is the perfect region for Drag Week and these are awesome tracks! I have never raced at Byron before, so I'll be able to add a new track on my list.
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[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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Re: DRAG WEEK 2021 is a go!
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03/31/21 02:05 PM
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See you there Joel. My car is beyond ready to go by drag week standards, I only have/want to pull the motor for a cam change lol.
I haven't raced at Byron yet either. Providing my Junk makes it to day 4 that will make track #21 I have driven in the gate and made a pass at.
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Re: DRAG WEEK 2021 is a go!
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03/31/21 10:20 PM
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Glad to see they Sacked up this year. Maybe one year they will do the real Midwest instead of the same old tracks.
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Re: DRAG WEEK 2021 is a go!
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03/31/21 11:10 PM
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Glad to see they Sacked up this year. Maybe one year they will do the real Midwest instead of the same old tracks. To be fair it can't be easy to find 5 tracks within driving distance of each other that can hold 6 second cars. Every drag week track I have been to has had concrete barriers as well, no metal crap.
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Re: DRAG WEEK 2021 is a go!
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04/01/21 06:09 AM
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Glad to see they Sacked up this year. Maybe one year they will do the real Midwest instead of the same old tracks. Define the real Midwest? They have been all over the Midwest over the years.
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Re: DRAG WEEK 2021 is a go!
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04/01/21 07:35 AM
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I can't imagine the logistics and coordination nightmare it is to put this event on every year at different tracks/locations.
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Re: DRAG WEEK 2021 is a go!
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04/01/21 08:19 AM
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I just keep hoping they go to Muncie some year so I can watch after work.  Some tracks have a ET cutoff, and that is usually 7.50. Good portion of the Unlimited cars can easily cover that. A Also if you want to spectate at a Drag Week stop, it's best to arrive early. Most days are done by 3:00pm. They guys that have their sh!t together, arrive very early in the morning, make a hit, and load up for the day long drive. If you show up aft 10:00am, quite a few cars have already left for the next track.
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Re: DRAG WEEK 2021 is a go!
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04/01/21 09:39 AM
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Any guesses as to when the registration will go live for people who haven't entered before? Late this month?
I really want to do this with the Fury I just picked up. It's not super quick but it it should at least finish and be reasonably reliable doing it, and I have no excuse to not go with the event starting at Martin!
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Re: DRAG WEEK 2021 is a go!
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04/01/21 10:14 AM
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Looking forward to watching.
Probably be at my home track( 131)for either that Test and Tune on Sunday, or Monday. Later that week leave for the Holley Moparty in Bowling Green, Ky.
The inaugural event last year was lots of fun
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Re: DRAG WEEK 2021 is a go!
[Re: Blusmbl]
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04/01/21 10:19 AM
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Any guesses as to when the registration will go live for people who haven't entered before? Late this month?
Those that got in on registration last year, get priority this year. They will be given one week, from what I have heard, then registration will open up after that. Id guess that maybe less than 100 opening will be available. Bottom line, if you don't get in, just show up, and enter. Hasn't been full yet, and don't see it getting full this year with RMRW getting bigger, and people going to that for a change of pace. PS. Better book rooms now if you are thinking of going.
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Re: DRAG WEEK 2021 is a go!
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04/01/21 10:28 AM
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Speaking of rooms, I did all my and I noticed that they are offering a slightly cheaper rate for non-cancelable rooms. I always pay a little more to get the cancellation privilege. You never know what can happen on drag week
[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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Re: DRAG WEEK 2021 is a go!
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04/01/21 11:35 AM
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Any guesses as to when the registration will go live for people who haven't entered before? Late this month?
Those that got in on registration last year, get priority this year. They will be given one week, from what I have heard, then registration will open up after that. Id guess that maybe less than 100 opening will be available. Bottom line, if you don't get in, just show up, and enter. Hasn't been full yet, and don't see it getting full this year with RMRW getting bigger, and people going to that for a change of pace. PS. Better book rooms now if you are thinking of going. While I don't know if the report was accurate I have heard that 2020 wait listed folks will get a shot after the 2020 registered racers. I think the 2020 wait list was like 300+. If that is true it may never actually get opened to the "public". I booked hotels yesterday. I only ran across one hotel (in Indy) that was sold out.
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Re: DRAG WEEK 2021 is a go!
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04/01/21 12:01 PM
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Any guesses as to when the registration will go live for people who haven't entered before? Late this month?
Those that got in on registration last year, get priority this year. They will be given one week, from what I have heard, then registration will open up after that. Id guess that maybe less than 100 opening will be available. Bottom line, if you don't get in, just show up, and enter. Hasn't been full yet, and don't see it getting full this year with RMRW getting bigger, and people going to that for a change of pace. PS. Better book rooms now if you are thinking of going. While I don't know if the report was accurate I have heard that 2020 wait listed folks will get a shot after the 2020 registered racers. I think the 2020 wait list was like 300+. If that is true it may never actually get opened to the "public". That is what I read on the Facebook DW page as well. Still doubt it will fill up. If anything Nick, go, and enjoy the show. Promise you, it's a blast still.
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Re: DRAG WEEK 2021 is a go!
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04/02/21 11:05 AM
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That is what I read on the Facebook DW page as well. Still doubt it will fill up. If anything Nick, go, and enjoy the show. Promise you, it's a blast still. If I don't get in I'll definitely still spectate at Martin and Norwalk! Will book hotels this weekend. Assume it's usually a Hampton or something nearest to the track?
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Re: DRAG WEEK 2021 is a go!
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04/02/21 07:09 PM
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Nick, PM me your phone number, and I’ll text you the hotels Joel and I will be staying at.
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Re: DRAG WEEK 2021 is a go!
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04/02/21 08:54 PM
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Nick, PM me your phone number, and I’ll text you the hotels Joel and I will be staying at. Jeff, FB message me where you are staying in Indy and Byron. Im going to try and make one of those two days.
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04/05/21 06:24 AM
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56 Days until Midwest Drags
159 Days until we need to be at Drag Week.
Someone needs to get to work on his car...
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