Woodward Road Kill Drags

There were some sweet MOPARS competing at Road Kill at M1 in Pontiac.Any guys from MOPARTS run their car on Saturday?? I'm heading home soon and will post up some pictures from the event. I sure had a blast and hope to bring my heap next year.

We raced there last year, not fast enough to have a chance of winning but was a good time meeting people in the pits

How fast do you have to be to have a chance ?

We only caught the last few hours on Saturday, and there were large delays in the action while they ran (and paused to film) the Roadkill cars. We gave up and left the bleachers to see the rest of the event.

Look forward to seeing some of your pictures of the racing action.

Jams Pranis From Pittsburg PA and his awesome 68 Charger won fastest Mopar I believe.That event was a blast

Congrats to Jim. That cars been great for years.
Doug

I thought you were doing the dream cruise? Didn't realize you were headed home already. I was out of town....

Hemi-itis high tailed it outta there in a stolen '73 Dodge Coronet being that I got my Boys in the Purple gang after him.

Oh I forgot, he's probably still sleeping after 10 hours on the road and I did all the driving. LOL.

Congrats to James! Guess he's got the procharger setup running pretty good on it. He's all super secret about it now though, lol.

I had the pleasure of yakkin with James for a while,that heavy weight scoots for sure. Procharged and fuel injected! He told me about the W/M system he installed just days before the event.

Nice meeting you James!!

I can't begin to thank FMJ enough for draggin me along on this adventure
Wed we made a few stops in Ohio.When we got off the highway in Akron there was this parts vender we just had to stop at

Then we went to an incredible resto shop that had like 8 cars that we were able to look at that were just so over the top! FMJ snapped a few there

Than we went to Firecore Wires to visit Rick and pick up wire sets for our DDs. Great to see Rick as I have not seen him for a few years.

Stole that picture from Rick

Yeah, it seems like it was a long time ago already.
Freakin' New York City just sucks time outta anyone.

It was super cool to stop by Joe Rowe's Rod and Custom shop in Ohio. Those light weight A-990's and steel nose Hemi's were off the chain and only half way completed. Out of this world.

Of course, no one should stomp through Ohio without stopping in for a tune up at Rick's own Firecore establishment. It was on my bucket list to acquire a new set of wires, cap and rotor and it was also long overdue to see the man himself. He's such a gentleman and a great business owner.

Then it was off to the races in Detroit where my measly little 318 Econo engine morphed into a killer sounding 340 with the simple upgrade of a 2-1/4 stainless dual exhaust over at Gary's PF&E's exhaust shop in Chesterfield.

Thanks again Mr. Dudek for the hook ups.

I'll post some pics myself as soon as I get a NY minute.

James in the office

Thursday night Lee set up a nice quaint dinner and one I will NEVER forget!!

VO on the rocks with a splash

Who are those guys?
Only the shadow of a doubt knows?

It was great to see the greats from Detroit. That includes you Doug and Scott.

Actually, all I did was twist the arm of the chef to give us all their best Lamb chops and shellfish or else. LOL

Doug was actually instrumental in getting the heads of state together under one roof and over one table. Thank you so much Doug. You are an ace.

Glad to do it. Had a great time.
Doug

The following day Greg and Deb couldn't more gracious host. Tacos make from fresh were amazing with the natural sides. Can't thank you 2 enough!!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/hemipwr70/albums/72157710247133221

Ryan,,,,,,Wish I remembered what you look like I must have gotten in your way a few times

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeGI1DEroSU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usc-PU5Jo_g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaEXKHPtldQ

Billy Atwood with the FLASHBACK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIEBAI5b3sY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rl5_CsjFGJI

nice thanks AL

Bill.
Very cool to see you and that nasty '65 there.

Lee.

Al here's the car in your second video. Mike

Thanks! He was the 1st or 2nd down the street with a hook and lift off! He had a good shot.

From the top of the Dodge tower.

After lunch we headed down to the starting line.

Great pics! Thanks!

More in the staging lanes.

Let the LEGAL street racing begin!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EV5P_7bK3Ko

Stayed on the starting line all day except for FOOD!

The tracks look in better shape this year. Last year before event started someone cut a tire on them. They painted all the worse points to try and avoid when you crossed them.

Nice pics

iTiS sure was a busy beaver pHoToG !

There was a lengthy video clip on the Brainard race today jsta about the Roadkill event .... with Leah and Hagen ... interesting!

The race coverage is being replayed at 1230am to 330am ....

Btw .... who ever thought up the name for this event ? ROADKILL???

Saying Hi to my old buddy Jim Paranis.....The Charger looks good as always. Although last time I saw it, there was no chute on it.......lol...How the hell does a car that weighs 3900lbs need a chute?


So I have not heard of these drags.....Where were they listed?

Google is your friend too

https://www.google.com/search?q=roadkill+nights%2Chow+did+it+start&rlz=1C1AFAB_enUS625US625&oq=roadkill+nights%2Chow+did+it+start&aqs=chrome..69i57.45569j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Does anyone know if the event will be broadcasted on the Motor Trend channel at a later date?

There are several vids out there

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWgvc-ovWXw

https://www.hotrod.com/articles/roadkill-nights-goes-wheelie-big/

Starting from Ohio on our first official shop stop, here's an original steel nose '65 street Hemi in stages of restoration at Joe Rowes rods and customs.

Here in the foreground is a genie '65 A990 in restoration stage at Rowes rods and customs.

That there is a '63 Dodge Maxi in restoration as well.

Thaxs for that link.

Leah in her WAR garb.

Fire in the heart, Fire in the hole.

Leah in her civilian clothes shooting the $(-)it with her gang before the real races.

Life's a box of chocolates.
Game face ON!
You never know who's gonna take your lunch money.

Leah chose the TRUE TRACK Pak option and also the better lane throughout her reign.

and then as a true champion would do, she and her team donated the win money to a notable charity. You go Girl.

Hemi-itis is himself contagious. Even Leah couldn't resist.
I'm jealous as a sour ex-boyfriend. LOL.

Jealous! yes indeed. I was dropped like a hot Taco and left to the spoils of four Challengers. Anyhow............ I'll take the F8 green one. The color of $$$$ baby.

Who do you know that has 'em big enough to pick on a Bully. You guessed it....... Just another case of "Itis" stepping out of his league.

Itis, I don't think we have any dog in this fight next year. Those (D) Boyz ain't playin' nice in the sandbox..... I mean the burn out box.

Them Boyz are more like the Hurt locker on wheels.

Anyways, here are the real (D) Boyz. they are my real heroes.
Yes the car was for me. My Son himself will have to get his own die cast and make the trek to Detroit from New York to get a signature. LOL.

Nice pics guys...Leah sure is a hottie

Don't mean to side track this thread but that off-white A990 looks exactly like my old car...

Anyway, looks like an amazing trip, glad you guys made the best of the opportunity.

But in all seriousness, I nominate the both of yous to represent the greater NY area to take on the Mid West Maulers at next year's go. Besides, it would make a much better video than watching The Great Neck Charmer try to put the moves on the defending Champ...

In all seriousness, I wish those Two Lane black Top lanes were a little more spacious. I mean, there were more than a few occasions where cars near traded paint with each other. There must be some odd reason why they can't move the Berlin walls onto of the outer edges of both curbs to reclaim a little over ten inches on each lane.

Perhaps its a visual thing for the the fans. Thing is, I don't want to make it a ritual thing to be banging all the way down.

Sheeeeeee, I've had more room here on the infamous Fountain Avenue with a gauntlet of a thousand spectators literally on the line.

We'll see.

Corner idlers sniffing for trouble.
Staging lanes had more real estate compared to the actual strip.

Heard the Mustang that went through the fence at the Amen corner got a citation from Royal Oaks finest. City property destroyed supposedly.
Times are hard and hidden in some cases here.

Great shots!! I will take my heap there next year,is a 10,5 w considered a smally tire/

This never came off the trailer!

Thanks for the links

Hemi-itis is the guy for moving imagery as in lively life as I am with the stills as in still life. LOL.

Enjoyed my time with Leah as YOU try to wastle with the BIG DOG!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3S4yXC91vQ

Pickin for race # and lane choice.Listen close @ 3.05 when I whisper sweet nothing in Leahs ear

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTLiKzDyBgA&t=43s

Now to confer with their team mates on what to do.After this vid I yakked with Matt.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX7RAEleYJA

Wow, Itis got the exclusive on my WIN-WIN over Bill.
He was no match for my strategic cheerios and Popeye combination. LOL

Back to the starting line

Leah & Matt exhibition burn outs

Did they have a tree on the line or was it a are drop start

Arm drop,no clocks.

So is it Prep or semi prep?

They spayed before the start,,,,then before the celebrity race.Many cars had traction issues and i believe only one knocked over a few cones,,,better than the wall!

Few vids I shot,,,sorry if any are doubles. Having the access I did to the Dodge tent and the starting made this a memory of a lifetime even though I'm in the last stretch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9NqH09afU4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Bfw-KIV7nc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX7RAEleYJA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIiyjoCRNDw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWTaJ1uMpdU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IFafhuryYE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWTaJ1uMpdU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uP-O2kFkJxU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BulK46-v7Dc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BulK46-v7Dc

Had plenty of time to reflect on my trip to Detroit.I had a great time,finally was able to meet many people that I have only spoke to on several forums and I'm so thankful that I was able to check 1/2 that trip off my bucket list. I hope to return next year with my car for the drags and be able to participate in the actual cruise.Going back with 4 or 5 cars would be a great time as well. Gotta have goals!