The seeds of todays pro mod class were beginning to sprout during the late 1980s and early 1990s when enterprising top sportsman racers, primarily on the east coast began to build faster and fast cars and run them heads up instead of in the traditional top sportsman bracket formula. Sep 23, 2019 history of the midwest gassers and midwest doorslammers. Door slammer nationals drag racing top sportsman final four. Work continues at galot motorsports park all new temp controlled concrete track poured. Nov 18, 2016 with a substantial yearoveryear increase in car count, a recordbreaking 246 entries in 2015, loose rocker is proud to announce yet another purse increase. Jan 14, 2014 dragway 42 was built in the early 60s in the farmland south of cleveland, ohio. Dragway 42 reserves the right to revise the racing schedule as needed. Our wide selection is elegible for free shipping and free returns. Australias sydney dragway, held its mega race over the weekend with entries. Ohio valley dragway doorslammers stock super stock west point. American doorslammer nationals at piedmont dragway.
Nhdro hits its summer powerband as the midwests largest allmotorcycle drag racing series rolls into ohio valley dragway near louisville, kentucky on july 57 for the cc powersports mid season sizzle. Weather got the best of the original schedule reducing this years chase to 6 races at 3 events with the july race at vmp being a rain out. Check out top doorslammers from the 2016 nhra winternationals. Dragway 42 west salem ohio drag race hot rod decal bumper sticker. The debt, set up as a subordinated note made up of andra members money, was extended to sydney dragway in 2012 to assist with the potential insolvency facing the venue at that time. Got to love a track thats owned by one guy, especially when hes not afraid to make a decision and spend money. After several upgrades throughout the years, the drag strips elevation at the top end is 72 feet higher than the start, the professional pit area can fit 100 cars and transporters, and the sportsman area can hold up to 500 cars. Download door slammers on ios or android and register to compete on facebook. Racing begins friday night with freaky friday test and tune beginning at 7 p. Nhdro, americas fastest growing motorcycle drag racing series, made its only eighthmile appearance of 2017 on the walltowall concrete of ohio valley dragway, just outside of. Ohio valley dragway 17150 dixie highway west point, ky 40177. Buy dragway 42 west salem ohio drag race hot rod decal bumper sticker. Jan 24 26 us street nationals bradenton motorsports park. Steel valley dragway information drag race results.
Drag racing appeals to both drivers who want to challenge the powertrain in a daily driver, and those who want to build and race custom vehicles that only thrive by the light of the strip. Top sportsman final four runs at the door slammer nationals event at ohio valley dragway in louisville ky. Of course, imitation being the sincerest form of flattery, before long, every 6cyclinder drag car seemed to be sporting modified v8 heads. National trail, ohio valley, coles county, midamerica, edgewater, and some from places that names werent even printed on. Chassis features it takes a different kind of chassis to run fast and still be a consistent race car. Ohio valley dragway 17150 dixie highway west point, ky 40177 5029224152. He found the perfect compliment to his nova when the headsup outlaw 8. Ron kirsher warren johnsons temper flares up safety pro stock round 1 eliminations northwest nationals seattle 2010 duration. The interior, with exception of the drivers door panel, is. Friday night super stock combo at the door slammers includes doug duell in ati performance products barracuda as he prestages across from a green 396 ss cama.
Drag racing tracks drag racing auto racing motor sports. Friday night super stock combo at the door slammers includes doug duell in ati performance products barracuda as he prestages across. Please check out and like us on facebook for many many more pictures. Join facebook to connect with matthew farmer and others you may know. Aug 21, 2011 billy glidden with his hemi in his mustang. The golden age of top fuel, funny cars, door slammers and more, by doug boyce. Worlds fastest door slammers rely on crane cams wooo nations keith berry drove his z06 corvette to victory at the 2016 lights out 7 event at south georgia motorsport park. Gulfport dragway report link broken this 14 mile, asphalt, dragstrip is located in gulfport, mississippi. Whether he was launching his falcon with the door open, conducting a ford drag team seminar, or setting a national record at the 1967 us nationals in his fairlane, platts imprint on drag racing was allencompassing. Door slammers car club vehicles because of the enormous amount of pictures from the many car shows we have yearly, we can not upload all of them to the website. A raceway in a door provides a clear wiring access through the door core from hinge to lock edge. Ohio valley dragway 632 katherine station rd, louisville, kentucky 40177 rated 4. Buy dragway 42 west salem ohio hot rod rat nostalgia drag race racing nhra white short sleeve shirt and other tshirts at.
Always check the website and facebook events for the latest information. Dragway 42 is located in west salem, ohio and has been around for over 60 years originally opening in 1957. American door slammer nationals at piedmont dragway. Drag racing encompasses many types of amateur and professional specialty racing vehicles including door cars, funny cars, motorcycles, dragsters, and pro. I street raced the camaro and went to ohio valley dragway in 1976. At one time it was so big they used all 4 lanes for racing. Successful examples include the monthly big dog series at piedmont dragway in. See more ideas about vintage pictures, drag racing and ohio. Lb22 superchargers that we take straight off the shelf at rocket industries.
In a steel hollow metal door, the raceway is typically a length of conduit installed during door fabrication. Also note the credit to the hollish brothers joe, pete and frank on the cowl. Ohio valley door slammer nationals saturday wrap up. It was around this time that he met now longtime friend, phil capito who street raced a 1965 mustang 4speed. Click on the box below for more detailed weather information, including a forecast for the next several days. It has undergone a complete ground up renovation and reopened in spring 2017. Rpm magazine does not sell its mailing list or share any of the confidential information regarding its subscribers. Sprawling for a hundred mile stretch along the shore of lake erie, the cleveland metro area is clearly a big urban center, but with little effort visitors will find miles of city park trails, lakeside beaches and a wellrounded assortment of museums and sporting events. Opening in 1965, the bristol dragway is more famously known as thunder valley. Join facebook to connect with mike rice and others you may know. Chevy, jet cars, alcohol funny cars and door slammers. This is day 1 of the event, with final time runs, opening ceremonies and round 1 action starting at 1 am.
Heat up your tires with long smokey burnouts and when the green light drops launch full throttle with your wheels in the air. Join facebook to connect with jordan wilhelm and others you may know. Big block door slammers were the main draw with several hambfriendly types from the early 60s mixing it up with camaros and mustangs. Ryle 9789997678270 9997678273 the complete encyclopedia of aerobics a guide for the aerobics teacher, anne k klinger, marlene adrian, melanie tynerwilson. Meanwhile, i have supplied a link below to a few photographs taken this year at ohio valley dragway. Central city ky aug 3 the board of directors is pleased to announce the latest inductees to the kentucky motorsports hall of fame for its 2019 induction ceremony scheduled for november 2, 2019 at their museum in downtown central city. Push your skills to the limit rapidly accelerating to over 200 mph all the while doing your best to keep from smoking the tires or blowing your engine on a tricky racing surface. Nov 02, 2008 i was kinda wondering where cedarmoore dragstrip was also, i definately know where ohio valley is 18 mile and there was cedar creek 14 mile, thats been closed for quite some time now, maybe thats what hes thinking about. Jan 23 24 arabian drag racing league qatar racing club, qatar. Door slammers to host 2020 quarantine nationals this weekend. Door slammers to host 2020 quarantine nationals this weekend door slammers to host 2020 quarantine nationals this weekend this coming saturday and sunday april 25th and 26th, door slammers will be hosting the 2020 quarantine nationals.
A 1986 nhra hall of fame member, hubert platts lasting legacy on the sport cant be denied. They are considered to be the topshelf of the industry and are on the edge with regard. A big weekend is on hand at the roxboro motorsports dragway park in person county with the running of the pro outlaw door slammers and 275 drag radial class. Join facebook to connect with ubdra blacksunday and others you may know. Apr 18, 2014 one thought on race track resurrection. Ohio valley dragway doorslammers stock super stock west. Ohio valley dragway 8900 katherine station road west point, ky 40177 5029224152 track 5025432020 office 5025432020 fax track imagery weather. This car also has a pair of corvette valve covers, that havent been modified with extra breathers.
In a wood door, the raceway is typically bored or drilled after door fabrication. Pray your engine and chassis tuning are just right as you try to be the first to pilot. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Feb 01, 2005 read about the history and controversial future of the baddest door slammers on the planet from hot rod magazine. I have a sales slip where the prior owner bought a pair of firestone drag 500 7. Time to hit the track for the annual american door slammer nationals this is the 5th event for the team at loose rocker promotions and is another event to give back to their supporters. Holley nos announces a trick new nitrous controller. I am looking forward to building and renewing relationships with all of you.
American door slammer challenge presented by callies at summit. History anglia accident at ohio valley raceway the h. The midwest gassers the midwest doorslammers drag racing. The 12th season of the raider et challenge series was originally scheduled for 8 races over four weekends between richmond dragway, virginia motorsports park, and maryland international raceway. Fall nationals at darlington dragway september 1012.
In its heyday it drew racers from all over the country with events like the drag news invitationals etc. Some different footage from the 18th mile ohio valley dragway during the 2011 door slammer nationals in west point ky right outside. As was the case above, a doubleoh light was what it took to win the. Pro outlaw door slammers to run at roxboro motorsports dragway. Atco dragway plays host to their long running big bucks race now renamed summer jackpot and rescheduled to june event. Sss combo win 3141 ssla donna morris new haven ky 66 chevy ii283 chevy 07. Jul 19, 2016 this feature is not available right now. Doorslammers race tech race cars and components russ. See more ideas about drag racing, car humor and drag cars. Jim passed away in 2003 which leaves me to try to recall how it all got started, fortyfive years ago. Fifteen years ago, in 2005, dominic blasco and mike etzorn had a dream that became reality and the midwest gassers began as a racing team at the legendary great lakes dragaway. They are considered to be the topshelf of the industry and are on the edge with regard to. Ohio at kilkare dragway, but may have done a bit of street racing before that. Calling all door cars and left hand steer roadsters.
Saturdays results from the ohio valley door slammer nationals at ohio valley dragway. If you have not raced at ohio valley dragway, you should, track surface specialist kurt johnson said earlier this month about more. Door slammers drag racing more info %gamename% get the latest news and videos for this game daily, no spam. By the way i saw this car at the nats this year, and it is a super nice clone of the original. You also want it to be user friendly so you can perform the changes or maintenance needed in those late rounds.
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