Lakeland Drag Strip Open

FlyingW · 10-26-2007, 07:45 PM

Lakeland Drag strip is reopened!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!

Hey guy's Lakeland is hooking and is looking great........ I ran there thursday night and ran the same that I did at reynolds. The air was very very close and I ran a 7.14 @ 97mph at reynolds in the 1/8mile and I ran a 7.14@96.78mph come give us a try. It will be well worth your trip Nov. 3 they start bracket racing until then its test and tune

Jeremy Waibel
Driver of the Lakeland Drag strip 69 Camaro
NHRA 2231

Sean Ward · 10-26-2007, 08:11 PM

Lakeland haha

Sean Ward · 10-26-2007, 08:27 PM

Jeremy were do you park at the mud bog track lol

FlyingW · 10-26-2007, 09:43 PM

Sean they have realy cleaned up the place and have have nice pit parking,You sould give them a chance I am sure you will not be upset...........they made the track wider by 6 foot new score boards and timing, Its not the joke it was like I said I ran the same numbers as I did in reynolds and atlanta.

Jeremy Waibel
Driver of the Lakeland dragstrip 69 camaro
NHRA B/SA 2231

Sean Ward · 10-26-2007, 10:28 PM

Jeremy don't get me wrong i can remember when it was1/4 mile back in the day and my dad raced yous alot . the problem i had last time there ther was no tech and people racing dragsters and roadsters in shorts and tees to me that is not ok.well can you send us some info nhrahemicar@aol.com
ps you goin to west palm

Joe Pinkston · 10-26-2007, 10:52 PM

Jeremy;

Who is operating the track and promoting the races there now? I would assume that Roy Spiker still owns the property. I know a couple of years ago he had a man running it for him (I believe his name was Randy) and was just sitting on the property until an interested buyer came along. After Randy (again, I think that was his name) gave up on running the place, Roy supposedly got Gene Germany (former S/ST and H/R racer) to run it for him, but I guess that didn't last too long.

Sean's concern about tech and safety are legit. I think most everyone in Fla. has heard some type of horor story about the place in the last few years. I know I have, but with the right operator running the place it may be something to attract the interest of the racers from Fla. that post on this site.

Joe Pinkston
2155 S/ST

John Duzac · 10-26-2007, 11:03 PM

And Jeremy...Speaking of Reynolds, Ga. last week, I sure enjoyed meeting some old friends that I have not seen in almost 30 years. Jim Walbel looks a little grayer now but seemed in good health and spirits. It was nice to meet Woodro Josey as well. Next year I plan on making several division 2 points meets. It sure was alot of fun. I hope the Lakeland track keeps on making progress so everyone can be pleased. Tell dad high for me.

If you need to contact me, I can be reached at: jd4446@bellsouth.net

Thnaks... John Duzac

Duzac&Peterson D/S 4448

FlyingW · 10-27-2007, 03:17 AM

Sean I do belive I am going to west palm,

Roy spiker is the one in charge he has a guy by the name of marco lopez as track manager, and I am out there to help them turn this track into a great place to run, as for tech they are going to start looking at safty alot more, I am trying to help them in the right direction to make this a very safe place to race, For all to race and keep this historic place open for people for a long time, We are going to start a High school challenge night and let them race for their school. Nothing is ever going to change if as racer's we dont give them as much suport as we can. I will bring up the concern's to them about proper driving clothing. So if you guy's would pass it on that it's open and give us a try and make up your own mind's I think you will be very pleased, like sean said his dad raced there, my dad and my son have raced there thats real neat to be able to race in the tracks of some of the greats. and some of the tracks of tommorow, So I will post times and schedules on here for everyone to know.

Mr. Duzac, it was a great pleasure meeting you and looking at your great car, and to hear about dad and his history is always very cool.

Jeremy Waibel
Driver of the Lakeland Dragstrip 69 Camaro
NHRA B/SA 2231

REGGIE WINKLES · 10-27-2007, 08:41 AM

Jeremy, Tell me more about the Nov. 3rd. bracket race.

What time does it start?
What is the format?
No-box?
Electronics?
Have they fixed the damm PA system?

I will say the only time I raced there the track did hook good.
I might be there Saturday nite!!

Reggie Winkles
4102 J/Stick

Jim Woods · 10-27-2007, 09:12 AM

jeremy, check your private messages, jim

10-26-2007, 07:45 PM	#1
FlyingW Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Frostproof, Fl. Posts: 450 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Lakeland Drag Strip Open Lakeland Drag strip is reopened!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!! Hey guy's Lakeland is hooking and is looking great........ I ran there thursday night and ran the same that I did at reynolds. The air was very very close and I ran a 7.14 @ 97mph at reynolds in the 1/8mile and I ran a 7.14@96.78mph come give us a try. It will be well worth your trip Nov. 3 they start bracket racing until then its test and tune Jeremy Waibel Driver of the Lakeland Drag strip 69 Camaro NHRA 2231

10-26-2007, 08:11 PM	#2
Sean Ward Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Grand Island FL. Posts: 389 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Lakeland Drag Strip Open Lakeland haha __________________ Sean Ward NHRA s/ss/comp#2882 SW4 MOTORSPORTS

10-26-2007, 08:27 PM	#3
Sean Ward Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Grand Island FL. Posts: 389 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Lakeland Drag Strip Open Jeremy were do you park at the mud bog track lol __________________ Sean Ward NHRA s/ss/comp#2882 SW4 MOTORSPORTS

10-26-2007, 09:43 PM	#4
FlyingW Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Frostproof, Fl. Posts: 450 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Lakeland Drag Strip Open Sean they have realy cleaned up the place and have have nice pit parking,You sould give them a chance I am sure you will not be upset...........they made the track wider by 6 foot new score boards and timing, Its not the joke it was like I said I ran the same numbers as I did in reynolds and atlanta. Jeremy Waibel Driver of the Lakeland dragstrip 69 camaro NHRA B/SA 2231

10-26-2007, 10:28 PM	#5
Sean Ward Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Grand Island FL. Posts: 389 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Lakeland Drag Strip Open Jeremy don't get me wrong i can remember when it was1/4 mile back in the day and my dad raced yous alot . the problem i had last time there ther was no tech and people racing dragsters and roadsters in shorts and tees to me that is not ok.well can you send us some info nhrahemicar@aol.com ps you goin to west palm __________________ Sean Ward NHRA s/ss/comp#2882 SW4 MOTORSPORTS

10-26-2007, 10:52 PM	#6
Joe Pinkston Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Williston, Fl. Posts: 352 Likes: 2 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Lakeland Drag Strip Open Jeremy; Who is operating the track and promoting the races there now? I would assume that Roy Spiker still owns the property. I know a couple of years ago he had a man running it for him (I believe his name was Randy) and was just sitting on the property until an interested buyer came along. After Randy (again, I think that was his name) gave up on running the place, Roy supposedly got Gene Germany (former S/ST and H/R racer) to run it for him, but I guess that didn't last too long. Sean's concern about tech and safety are legit. I think most everyone in Fla. has heard some type of horor story about the place in the last few years. I know I have, but with the right operator running the place it may be something to attract the interest of the racers from Fla. that post on this site. Joe Pinkston 2155 S/ST __________________ Joe Pinkston 2155 S/ST

10-26-2007, 11:03 PM	#7
John Duzac Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Covington, La Posts: 311 Likes: 63 Liked 83 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Lakeland Drag Strip Open And Jeremy...Speaking of Reynolds, Ga. last week, I sure enjoyed meeting some old friends that I have not seen in almost 30 years. Jim Walbel looks a little grayer now but seemed in good health and spirits. It was nice to meet Woodro Josey as well. Next year I plan on making several division 2 points meets. It sure was alot of fun. I hope the Lakeland track keeps on making progress so everyone can be pleased. Tell dad high for me. If you need to contact me, I can be reached at: jd4446@bellsouth.net Thnaks... John Duzac Duzac&Peterson D/S 4448 __________________ John Duzac D/S 4448 STK

10-27-2007, 03:17 AM	#8
FlyingW Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Frostproof, Fl. Posts: 450 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Lakeland Drag Strip Open Sean I do belive I am going to west palm, Roy spiker is the one in charge he has a guy by the name of marco lopez as track manager, and I am out there to help them turn this track into a great place to run, as for tech they are going to start looking at safty alot more, I am trying to help them in the right direction to make this a very safe place to race, For all to race and keep this historic place open for people for a long time, We are going to start a High school challenge night and let them race for their school. Nothing is ever going to change if as racer's we dont give them as much suport as we can. I will bring up the concern's to them about proper driving clothing. So if you guy's would pass it on that it's open and give us a try and make up your own mind's I think you will be very pleased, like sean said his dad raced there, my dad and my son have raced there thats real neat to be able to race in the tracks of some of the greats. and some of the tracks of tommorow, So I will post times and schedules on here for everyone to know. Mr. Duzac, it was a great pleasure meeting you and looking at your great car, and to hear about dad and his history is always very cool. Jeremy Waibel Driver of the Lakeland Dragstrip 69 Camaro NHRA B/SA 2231

10-27-2007, 08:41 AM	#9
REGGIE WINKLES Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: St. Augustine, Fla. Posts: 229 Likes: 553 Liked 39 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Lakeland Drag Strip Open Jeremy, Tell me more about the Nov. 3rd. bracket race. What time does it start? What is the format? No-box? Electronics? Have they fixed the damm PA system? I will say the only time I raced there the track did hook good. I might be there Saturday nite!! Reggie Winkles 4102 J/Stick __________________ Reggie Winkles 2650/Stock

10-27-2007, 09:12 AM	#10
Jim Woods Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: celina, ohio Posts: 623 Likes: 4 Liked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Lakeland Drag Strip Open jeremy, check your private messages, jim