East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame Reunion

chris3racing · 09-18-2012, 09:32 PM

It is one month away (October 19, 20, 21) from the East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame Reunion in Henderson, NC. Thousands of classic cars, truck, street rod, etc. in the car show. Old race cars, restored and un-restored and hundreds of "old racer". The old racers are there to see friends and racers that they either have not seen since last year or maybe not seen in 30 or 40 years ( we all have name tags so we know who each other is, time has change some of us). If you were not a racer just a Drag Racing Fan you will see racers and cars that you will remember from up and down the east coast.

If you have never attended this event, go to the web site, look at the videos from previous years and plan to attend. We can't charge up your senses for burning rubber but we can the sights, sound and smell of racing fuel and burning nitro. Sunday at the Hall of Fame induction ceremonies there are lots of old scrap books that racers and their families have on display for you to look through.

As you go up I-85 at Exit for NC 39 look for the large sign now in place "Future Site of the East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame. Yes we are getting ever closer. If you want more information contact me here or Contact Nancy Wilson, (Ms Zip) at Vance County Tourism.

Hemi Moose · 09-20-2012, 05:55 PM

Here's the link...it looks like it's going to be a good show.

http://eastcoastdragtimeshalloffame.com/

Get someone to take a cam-corder with them and post the video's on YouTube, and then post them here on the Classracer forums.

chris3racing · 09-24-2012, 09:31 AM

Hemi, there are four really good videos on the web site and some on You Tube from previous years.

chris3racing · 10-14-2012, 09:53 AM

Less than a week away. Hope to see you there.

chris3racing · 10-19-2012, 08:00 AM

Picked up Akron Arlen Vanke at the airport yesterday. The ride to Henderson, NC was enjoyable. The first old racer Arlen mentioned was Melvin Yow. He commented that "back in the day" he was a serious racer in Super Stock/Pro Stock. He also commented about his times when he came to Piedmont and Person County for match races with the "Southern" racers.

On I-85, about 5 miles from Henderson, we came up on a Don Grotheer Cuda being pulled on an open trailer. Now do you think we really got some nostalgia conversation going.

Got to Henderson and the motel lots were beginning to fill. Parking lot at the Walmart looked like the pits at a race track. The Walmart is adjacent to three of the host motels.

Going to get the race car loaded and off to the barbeque at Saterwhite Point, then racing tonight at Roxboro Motorsports Park, "Person County dragway"

Lew Silverman · 10-19-2012, 09:58 AM

IF the rain stops I'll be there in the morning on Saturday! I'm really looking forward to the show!

Lew

09-18-2012, 09:32 PM	#1
chris3racing Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 528 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame Reunion It is one month away (October 19, 20, 21) from the East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame Reunion in Henderson, NC. Thousands of classic cars, truck, street rod, etc. in the car show. Old race cars, restored and un-restored and hundreds of "old racer". The old racers are there to see friends and racers that they either have not seen since last year or maybe not seen in 30 or 40 years ( we all have name tags so we know who each other is, time has change some of us). If you were not a racer just a Drag Racing Fan you will see racers and cars that you will remember from up and down the east coast. If you have never attended this event, go to the web site, look at the videos from previous years and plan to attend. We can't charge up your senses for burning rubber but we can the sights, sound and smell of racing fuel and burning nitro. Sunday at the Hall of Fame induction ceremonies there are lots of old scrap books that racers and their families have on display for you to look through. As you go up I-85 at Exit for NC 39 look for the large sign now in place "Future Site of the East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame. Yes we are getting ever closer. If you want more information contact me here or Contact Nancy Wilson, (Ms Zip) at Vance County Tourism. Last edited by chris3racing; 09-20-2012 at 09:20 AM. Reason: add dates

09-20-2012, 05:55 PM	#2
Hemi Moose VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,824 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame Reunion Here's the link...it looks like it's going to be a good show. http://eastcoastdragtimeshalloffame.com/ Get someone to take a cam-corder with them and post the video's on YouTube, and then post them here on the Classracer forums.

09-24-2012, 09:31 AM	#3
chris3racing Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 528 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame Reunion Hemi, there are four really good videos on the web site and some on You Tube from previous years.

10-14-2012, 09:53 AM	#4
chris3racing Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 528 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame Reunion Less than a week away. Hope to see you there.

10-19-2012, 08:00 AM	#5
chris3racing Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 528 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame Reunion Picked up Akron Arlen Vanke at the airport yesterday. The ride to Henderson, NC was enjoyable. The first old racer Arlen mentioned was Melvin Yow. He commented that "back in the day" he was a serious racer in Super Stock/Pro Stock. He also commented about his times when he came to Piedmont and Person County for match races with the "Southern" racers. On I-85, about 5 miles from Henderson, we came up on a Don Grotheer Cuda being pulled on an open trailer. Now do you think we really got some nostalgia conversation going. Got to Henderson and the motel lots were beginning to fill. Parking lot at the Walmart looked like the pits at a race track. The Walmart is adjacent to three of the host motels. Going to get the race car loaded and off to the barbeque at Saterwhite Point, then racing tonight at Roxboro Motorsports Park, "Person County dragway"

10-19-2012, 09:58 AM	#6
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame Reunion IF the rain stops I'll be there in the morning on Saturday! I'm really looking forward to the show! Lew __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA