Live From The Spokane LODRS - Page 2

Robert Simpson · 07-30-2010, 01:38 PM

I did not know that Jim. That is a shame. I guess I should have said that the lay out of the drag strip itself looks similar, except everything is just flip flopped from side to side. Good luck in Spokane. Can anyone get some top end shots? Toby I know you will be busy maybe someone else could?

Ed Fernandez · 07-30-2010, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toby Lang

The Tom Turner pit area:

The Lang compound:

Hi Toby,long time no see you old deep stager.Thanks for all the pics.Have you ever asked Jody to trade rigs for a few races?:>):>)

Geerhead55 · 07-30-2010, 04:35 PM

I believe this track opened sometime around 1978, and yes, its seen better times. Its slowly coming back and hopefully will be better in the future. I like the old style layout of the grandstands, virtually right on top of the action, instead of being a football field's distance away from the sidelines, like many modern tracks are. It really provides a different perspective sitting in the seats. Hopefully the conditions will be tolerable, as the weather doesn't look like it will be condusive to any records being set,,but good luck to all anyway.
Danny Durham

Toby Lang · 07-30-2010, 06:42 PM

Hey now. We got three qualifying runs today. Hold on ... as I type this they just announced there will be a fourth qualifying run. Other than that there's not much to report. I didn't get many pictures. There are not that many cars here so when I get to the lanes I barely have time to get ready for the run let alone take any pictures. The last time run I thought I would get up there early so I could get some shots. I was third in line, but about 2 minutes after I got there they started running Stock.

Most of the cars you have seen multiple times. I tried to get pictures of the cars I haven't posted before. I'll try to get more pictures tomorrow. If you have any requests let me know.

Charlene Gullett:

Art Congdon:

Toby Lang · 07-30-2010, 06:45 PM

John Bouchard:

Don Thomas:

Toby Lang · 07-30-2010, 06:47 PM

Shon Thomas:

Toby Lang · 07-30-2010, 06:49 PM

Jackie Alley:

Paul Plummer:

Toby Lang · 07-30-2010, 06:52 PM

Dion Hilderbrandt:

Scott Downard:

Larry Fulton · 07-30-2010, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geerhead55

I believe this track opened sometime around 1978, and yes, its seen better times. Its slowly coming back and hopefully will be better in the future. I like the old style layout of the grandstands, virtually right on top of the action, instead of being a football field's distance away from the sidelines, like many modern tracks are. It really provides a different perspective sitting in the seats. Hopefully the conditions will be tolerable, as the weather doesn't look like it will be condusive to any records being set,,but good luck to all anyway. DannyDurham

The Old AHRA World Finals were held here for years...
and All of the touring pros & semi pros used to come here for that event... it was AWESOME.

My first trip to this very same location - Spokane Raceway Park
was in '75, so I know the track has been in operation since then.

Bill Mitchell · 07-30-2010, 10:20 PM

Thanks for the live reports & photos. The track appears not to have changed much from the last time I raced there in '83. I raced at all the AHRA World Finals from '75 thru '83 & if my memory serves me correct, I believe AHRA had a national event there in '74. The World Finals drew some large crowds with lots of Canadians in attendence.

07-30-2010, 01:38 PM	#11
Robert Simpson Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 803 Likes: 6 Liked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Live From The Spokane LODRS I did not know that Jim. That is a shame. I guess I should have said that the lay out of the drag strip itself looks similar, except everything is just flip flopped from side to side. Good luck in Spokane. Can anyone get some top end shots? Toby I know you will be busy maybe someone else could?

07-30-2010, 04:35 PM	#13
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Live From The Spokane LODRS I believe this track opened sometime around 1978, and yes, its seen better times. Its slowly coming back and hopefully will be better in the future. I like the old style layout of the grandstands, virtually right on top of the action, instead of being a football field's distance away from the sidelines, like many modern tracks are. It really provides a different perspective sitting in the seats. Hopefully the conditions will be tolerable, as the weather doesn't look like it will be condusive to any records being set,,but good luck to all anyway. Danny Durham

07-30-2010, 06:42 PM	#14
Toby Lang VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 2,133 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Live From The Spokane LODRS Hey now. We got three qualifying runs today. Hold on ... as I type this they just announced there will be a fourth qualifying run. Other than that there's not much to report. I didn't get many pictures. There are not that many cars here so when I get to the lanes I barely have time to get ready for the run let alone take any pictures. The last time run I thought I would get up there early so I could get some shots. I was third in line, but about 2 minutes after I got there they started running Stock. Most of the cars you have seen multiple times. I tried to get pictures of the cars I haven't posted before. I'll try to get more pictures tomorrow. If you have any requests let me know. Charlene Gullett: Art Congdon:

07-30-2010, 06:45 PM	#15
Toby Lang VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 2,133 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Live From The Spokane LODRS John Bouchard: Don Thomas:

07-30-2010, 06:47 PM	#16
Toby Lang VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 2,133 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Live From The Spokane LODRS Shon Thomas:

07-30-2010, 06:49 PM	#17
Toby Lang VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 2,133 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Live From The Spokane LODRS Jackie Alley: Paul Plummer:

07-30-2010, 06:52 PM	#18
Toby Lang VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 2,133 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Live From The Spokane LODRS Dion Hilderbrandt: Scott Downard:

07-30-2010, 10:20 PM	#20
Bill Mitchell Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kirksville MO Posts: 86 Likes: 145 Liked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Live From The Spokane LODRS Thanks for the live reports & photos. The track appears not to have changed much from the last time I raced there in '83. I raced at all the AHRA World Finals from '75 thru '83 & if my memory serves me correct, I believe AHRA had a national event there in '74. The World Finals drew some large crowds with lots of Canadians in attendence.