Ohio Valley Drag Racers

[Matt1234]

Looking forward to seeing everyone Friday and Saturday. We have over 131 people coming. Thanks again. Let's celebrate and party

[Joe Martens]

See you Friday afternoon! Looking forward to it!

[Nitro Joe Jackson]

over the hill Ohio Gang will be getting there around 2 or 3 on Friday

[Gary Bouman]

So nobody has posted anything about the results of this party. I've seen other posts from MJ, Nitro Joe, and Mike Beard but none here about this event. Who won the go kart race ect?

[MR DERBY CITY]

Don't know who won the go kart race but my $$ would be on the ultra light weight Jeff Dona.I will tell you one thing, not only can Michael Beard race and promote drag racing....but he showed us locals some serious dance moves...Wow! On a side note , I don't know how many raffle tix they bought ,but Drew Whalen and his father carried away products by the armload. M.J.

[Michael Beard]

Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

Don't know who won the go kart race but my $$ would be on the ultra light weight Jeff Dona.I will tell you one thing, not only can Michael Beard race and promote drag racing....but he showed us locals some serious dance moves...Wow! On a side note , I don't know how many raffle tix they bought ,but Drew Whalen and his father carried away products by the armload. M.J.

FYI, don't let that cool exterior fool you: Peter Biondo terminates the competition in a dance-off, too... I got nuthin'! The ladies don't care if you can dance, just that you *will* dance. Fun times!

[MR DERBY CITY]

Yes, did notice the 6 to 1 odds you were enjoying on the dance floor.M.J.

[Michael Beard]

Friday night, Redman kept us up til 3am with tales of yesteryear. Red, Nitro Joe and I discussed a couple little detail things for the Auto Meter Northern Class Nationals. Rich South said he'd be willing to provide matching funds within a certain range if someone wants to help fund the Racer Appreciation Party (PM me for details). MJ Quinn's Derby City Covers is coming on board to present a Classic Coverall to the winner and runner-up in the Dave Layer Memorial Quick 32 CIC race (full announcement coming soon) and Legacy HVAC/Carrier is once again putting $250 toward the Q32 pot. Quick Fuel Technologies, who sponsored a great many door prizes and silent auction items at the banquet, will be the Naming Rights sponsor for Stock Eliminator at our event this year (full announcement coming soon)

At the go-kart track, Tom Reese won the first race followed by Jeff Dona, and they swapped the 1-2 spots in the second race. They changed the course up this year, and it was more challenging, I thought. (That and the driver got fatter...) I did decent the last two years, then finished dead last in the first race this year. Picked up .70 on my lap time in the second race and improved to 5th. Slow learner, but had a great time as always!

There was a second group... I think Drew Whalen was the man to beat in those races. The Whalen table also cleaned house with the door prizes. There were so many prizes though that a lot of other people were able to win, too! ;-) Lots of stuff from Quick Fuel, NitroPlate, Lucas Oil, Holley, California Cover Cover Co., VP Race Fuels, ATI, and more. Thanks to all!


A pair that beats a full house...


This cherished item brought $150 in the silent auction


More info coming soon!


Big crowd on hand as always!


Bob Cupp got Best Appearing in the Hawaiian-themed banquet


Alky Alex Owens had great slideshows and presentations running all night, featuring NHRA LODRS, Nationals, and the Auto Meter Northern Class Nationals