"Live" from NHRA Hot Rod Reunion!

Larry Hill · 06-14-2011, 04:17 PM

We are in Bowling Green, KY for the big Hot Rod Reunion! This is the first one that we have attended, but everyone who has been here in recent years say it is the biggest party of the year here at Beech Bend. We got home Sunday from Joliet, unloaded the dirty laundry, loaded up with groceries, did a little work (like payroll), and left again this morning. We are going to be running Top Stock here in B/S which is a 10.50 class. I guess we will find out all the rules as we go along. There are also Nostalgia Super Stock, old gasses, old top fueler, old funny cars and others. This along with a big bunch of "Shine and Show" cars. I will be posting pictures along the way. The race runs from Thursday thru Saturday.

This should be fun!!

If you are coming out, come by to see us. Redman got us a very good spot just across from the score boards along the main road. Thanks, Red!

raceewing · 06-14-2011, 04:45 PM

Larry it looks like you have turned pro for 2011 season, one race track then direct to another!!! Hope to be there thursday pm with my 1963 Dodge. Joe Ewing

Alan Roehrich · 06-14-2011, 05:00 PM

We'll see you tomorrow night. We got the evil green car fired Sunday afternoon. Apparently, we got your luck from last year.

doglover44 · 06-15-2011, 08:38 PM

[QUOTE=raceewing;263741]Larry it looks like you have turned pro for 2011 season, one race track then direct to another! Larrry is gonna rank up there with Rampy and Fletcher lol

Jim Blankenship · 06-15-2011, 08:59 PM

I am amazied at the ones that bash other's cars when there @%^( is in the garage,
of the 3-4 NSS cars i saw in the posted pic's didn't look bad ( hint) not all pic's posted are nss jim

Jim Blankenship · 06-15-2011, 09:02 PM

patsy.larry if you see a 40-41 willys with " P T WILLYS " on the door tell the owner/driver Mr Bill i won't make it up jim

Larry Hill · 06-15-2011, 09:13 PM

ok, Jim, I will tell him if I see him.

Well it has been a nice relaxing day here at Beech Bend. Just a day to get parked and teched and meet lots of nice people. The weather is a lot cooler than we have had at home recently, but it did rain an hour or so ago. There were thunderstorm warnings out, but we just got quite a bit of rain. Most people are already parked, so it shouldn't make it too muddy.

Tomorrow it is supposed to be sunny and about 88. We start time trials in the morning at 10. I will try to get a lot more pictures tomorrow. The street rods will all be in. Someone was saying today that there will be 2000 show cars in here tomorrow.

Good night for now.

rick lester · 06-16-2011, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Blankenship

I am amazied at the ones that bash other's cars when there @%^( is in the garage,
of the 3-4 NSS cars i saw in the posted pic's didn't look bad ( hint) not all pic's posted are nss jim

I'm with you on this Jim. My pos is nowhere near done, but I don't bash other peoples rides just to make myself feel better. Come on guys, give it a break. Thats my 2 cents.

Larry Hill · 06-16-2011, 08:11 AM

Most of the NSS cars havs big stock appearing blocks with Indy type aftermarket heads and intake with correct type carbs. 500 to 600 cubes is common.

Tech was done by several of the NHRA regulars, as always safety was the emphasis. We saw belts being changed, plastic oil pressure lines replaced to SS braided, and rubber valve stems corrected.

The track has been scraped and is ready for final prep. Most if not all want to see how fast their car will go.

We start at 10:00 AM.

X-TECH MAN · 06-16-2011, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Blankenship

I am amazied at the ones that bash other's cars when there @%^( is in the garage,
of the 3-4 NSS cars i saw in the posted pic's didn't look bad ( hint) not all pic's posted are nss jim

Nobody is "BASHING" thes guys. The cars just dont have the old nostalgia look anymore. It has gotten away from the original intent of the classes over the years kind of like todays stock elim. . The younger people (Except Mike Carr....LOL) dont know the difference but us older guys like myself and Mark Y. who lived thru the era do. They are still neat to watch but some restraint on the hoods, scoops, wheels and other small items would go a long way in making a better show to let the younger (those that really care) group see what drag racing was like back in the 60's.

06-14-2011, 04:17 PM	#1
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,626 Likes: 1,916 Liked 10,674 Times in 2,219 Posts	"Live" from NHRA Hot Rod Reunion! We are in Bowling Green, KY for the big Hot Rod Reunion! This is the first one that we have attended, but everyone who has been here in recent years say it is the biggest party of the year here at Beech Bend. We got home Sunday from Joliet, unloaded the dirty laundry, loaded up with groceries, did a little work (like payroll), and left again this morning. We are going to be running Top Stock here in B/S which is a 10.50 class. I guess we will find out all the rules as we go along. There are also Nostalgia Super Stock, old gasses, old top fueler, old funny cars and others. This along with a big bunch of "Shine and Show" cars. I will be posting pictures along the way. The race runs from Thursday thru Saturday. This should be fun!! If you are coming out, come by to see us. Redman got us a very good spot just across from the score boards along the main road. Thanks, Red! __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

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raceewing Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: usa Posts: 24 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "Live" from NHRA Hot Rod Reunion! Larry it looks like you have turned pro for 2011 season, one race track then direct to another!!! Hope to be there thursday pm with my 1963 Dodge. Joe Ewing

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Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,102 Likes: 1,559 Liked 1,780 Times in 405 Posts	Re: "Live" from NHRA Hot Rod Reunion! We'll see you tomorrow night. We got the evil green car fired Sunday afternoon. Apparently, we got your luck from last year. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

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doglover44 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Carlisle OH Posts: 1,386 Likes: 4 Liked 489 Times in 227 Posts	Re: "Live" from NHRA Hot Rod Reunion! [QUOTE=raceewing;263741]Larry it looks like you have turned pro for 2011 season, one race track then direct to another! Larrry is gonna rank up there with Rampy and Fletcher lol __________________ Jake Biermann

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Jim Blankenship Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: nashville tn Posts: 149 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "Live" from NHRA Hot Rod Reunion! I am amazied at the ones that bash other's cars when there @%^( is in the garage, of the 3-4 NSS cars i saw in the posted pic's didn't look bad ( hint) not all pic's posted are nss jim __________________ Jim Blankenship 3086 STK

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Jim Blankenship Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: nashville tn Posts: 149 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "Live" from NHRA Hot Rod Reunion! patsy.larry if you see a 40-41 willys with " P T WILLYS " on the door tell the owner/driver Mr Bill i won't make it up jim __________________ Jim Blankenship 3086 STK

06-15-2011, 09:13 PM	#7
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,626 Likes: 1,916 Liked 10,674 Times in 2,219 Posts	Re: "Live" from NHRA Hot Rod Reunion! ok, Jim, I will tell him if I see him. Well it has been a nice relaxing day here at Beech Bend. Just a day to get parked and teched and meet lots of nice people. The weather is a lot cooler than we have had at home recently, but it did rain an hour or so ago. There were thunderstorm warnings out, but we just got quite a bit of rain. Most people are already parked, so it shouldn't make it too muddy. Tomorrow it is supposed to be sunny and about 88. We start time trials in the morning at 10. I will try to get a lot more pictures tomorrow. The street rods will all be in. Someone was saying today that there will be 2000 show cars in here tomorrow. Good night for now. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

06-16-2011, 08:11 AM	#9
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,626 Likes: 1,916 Liked 10,674 Times in 2,219 Posts	Re: "Live" from NHRA Hot Rod Reunion! Most of the NSS cars havs big stock appearing blocks with Indy type aftermarket heads and intake with correct type carbs. 500 to 600 cubes is common. Tech was done by several of the NHRA regulars, as always safety was the emphasis. We saw belts being changed, plastic oil pressure lines replaced to SS braided, and rubber valve stems corrected. The track has been scraped and is ready for final prep. Most if not all want to see how fast their car will go. We start at 10:00 AM. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817 Last edited by Larry Hill; 06-16-2011 at 08:37 AM.