Ohio Valley Drag Racers - Page 2

Gary Bouman · 01-28-2015, 08:04 PM

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 · 01-28-2015, 08:40 PM

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 · 01-28-2015, 08:46 PM

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

Michael Beard · 01-28-2015, 08:54 PM

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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 · 01-28-2015, 09:27 PM

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

Matt1234 · 01-28-2015, 09:55 PM

Sorry i haven't posted anything, still hung over lol. Dave Walther recieved Charlie Bohannon award and Cori Wilkes recieved Aaron Alvey tribute award. Congrats on the division 3 champs Ricky Decker and Randy Wilkes. Also to runner up in comp Rick Brown. Thanks again to all the sponsors that donate and all the girls that help put this party together. Great times. To all that didnt come, hope to see next year. Thanks Matt

01-28-2015, 08:04 PM	#11
Gary Bouman Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 40 Likes: 641 Liked 18 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Ohio Valley Drag Racers 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?

01-28-2015, 08:40 PM	#12
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,637 Likes: 1,083 Liked 7,935 Times in 1,518 Posts	Re: Ohio Valley Drag Racers 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.

01-28-2015, 08:46 PM	#13
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Ohio Valley Drag Racers 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 __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

01-28-2015, 09:27 PM	#15
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,637 Likes: 1,083 Liked 7,935 Times in 1,518 Posts	Re: Ohio Valley Drag Racers Yes, did notice the 6 to 1 odds you were enjoying on the dance floor.M.J.

01-28-2015, 09:55 PM	#16
Matt1234 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 59 Likes: 0 Liked 35 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Ohio Valley Drag Racers Sorry i haven't posted anything, still hung over lol. Dave Walther recieved Charlie Bohannon award and Cori Wilkes recieved Aaron Alvey tribute award. Congrats on the division 3 champs Ricky Decker and Randy Wilkes. Also to runner up in comp Rick Brown. Thanks again to all the sponsors that donate and all the girls that help put this party together. Great times. To all that didnt come, hope to see next year. Thanks Matt