2014 Hemi Reunion

Liteweight · 08-02-2013, 11:36 AM

Hey Dan
I'm hauling my Dart down from here in Canada for this,& considering the extensive mileage I have to travel to attend this event, I'm really hoping the car attendance will be worth the trip.
I agree with you, there sure hasn't been much publicity for this event, but if you remember the events Fred Engelhart had, there wasn't much for publicity there either, & look at the results those had. They were phenominal. The people who showed with their cars were hard core enthusiasts of this sport, & the car counts were great.
There will probably never be another event that will equal the one in Salem, Ohio in 08, but I'm still looking forward to this event. The only way it will be successfull is if there is participation. If there is not, it may just pave the road to future events & will shy away the promoters, so I'm urging everyone to load their cars up for this & make the trip.

liteweight

hemid68 · 08-02-2013, 01:22 PM

I agree Daryl. There wasn't much publicity for the "Fred" events, but somebody contacted you, and invited you to bring your car, or at least let you know when they wanted you, and where they wanted you. I plan to go for sure, but I am pretty simple, just tell me where you want me, and when you want me, and I'll try and make it happen to the best of my ability. Are we supposed to send in an entry fee, or what? That is just the type of stuff I want to know.
If you need a place to stop off Daryl, I'm only about 45 miles north of Tri State. If you need road help, or need to do maintence on something, give me a holler, I have a decent size shop, and would be glad to help with your long haul.
Thanks,
Dan

Liteweight · 08-02-2013, 08:16 PM

I just filled out the entrance form on his website & sent it in a couple weeks ago. The original SS cars will be under the "big tent" as I understand it.
Thankyou for the generous offer, I appreciate it bud. Hopefully, I won't need to take you up on it, but I just may be looking for a place to spend a few hours Friday morning as I'm planning on being in Hamilton Thursday evening

liteweight

cgall · 08-10-2013, 12:42 PM

I ran my bracket Duster at many of the Chrysler Classic races during the Jeff days and the Charlie days, most recently in May at the last Mopower event. Jeff sold the series to Charlie around 2006, and they got into a fued over little stuff over the years. Dwindling car counts, lack of sponsors, and bad weather finally killed it after Columbus. I had a lot of fun going to these Mopar-only races over the years and met some great racers and people such as Bob George, Frito, Don Bales, and the killer bracket racers that usually rule at NTR.

This race that Jeff is having at Tri-State did not pull in a lot of bracket cars last year, mainly because of the 100 degree heat. This year August has been very moderate, if this holds out they should get more cars, and with the Hemi cars there it should be a good show.

Now, Bob, I know you're not happy with the scheduling of this race, your memorial race, the Mopar Nats, etc. back-to-back in August. I agree with you completely. Let's ask these promoters to try to work together to spread these events out better.

hemid68 · 08-22-2013, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Liteweight

I just filled out the entrance form on his website & sent it in a couple weeks ago. The original SS cars will be under the "big tent" as I understand it.
Thankyou for the generous offer, I appreciate it bud. Hopefully, I won't need to take you up on it, but I just may be looking for a place to spend a few hours Friday morning as I'm planning on being in Hamilton Thursday evening

liteweight

Hi Daryl, I am typing this on my phone,as my computer has been in the shop for a couple weeks. So I apoligize for the short message. I'll give you my phone numbers, so when you get to Hamilton you can call and leave me a number to get in touch with you. Give me a call. I hope you are having a safe trip. Dan

Liteweight · 08-22-2013, 08:51 PM

Hey Dan
We're in Greensburg tonight. I'll call you Friday AM. We'll stop by up if you have time
Best to delete your phone numbers on your last post bud.

liteweight

Charlie A · 08-26-2013, 08:06 AM

Liteweight, I am sure you were the hit of the event.
A street legal LO23!!!!!!!!

Hope all was well at the event.

Anyone with pictures?

JCShiels · 08-28-2013, 07:49 AM

I was there on Sun., I got to meet Daryl. He told me that on Fri. evening he drove the Dart to the event from the motel!

08-02-2013, 11:36 AM	#1
Liteweight VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,280 Likes: 23 Liked 31 Times in 19 Posts	Re: 2014 Hemi Reunion Hey Dan I'm hauling my Dart down from here in Canada for this,& considering the extensive mileage I have to travel to attend this event, I'm really hoping the car attendance will be worth the trip. I agree with you, there sure hasn't been much publicity for this event, but if you remember the events Fred Engelhart had, there wasn't much for publicity there either, & look at the results those had. They were phenominal. The people who showed with their cars were hard core enthusiasts of this sport, & the car counts were great. There will probably never be another event that will equal the one in Salem, Ohio in 08, but I'm still looking forward to this event. The only way it will be successfull is if there is participation. If there is not, it may just pave the road to future events & will shy away the promoters, so I'm urging everyone to load their cars up for this & make the trip. liteweight

08-02-2013, 01:22 PM	#2
hemid68 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 163 Likes: 182 Liked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: 2014 Hemi Reunion I agree Daryl. There wasn't much publicity for the "Fred" events, but somebody contacted you, and invited you to bring your car, or at least let you know when they wanted you, and where they wanted you. I plan to go for sure, but I am pretty simple, just tell me where you want me, and when you want me, and I'll try and make it happen to the best of my ability. Are we supposed to send in an entry fee, or what? That is just the type of stuff I want to know. If you need a place to stop off Daryl, I'm only about 45 miles north of Tri State. If you need road help, or need to do maintence on something, give me a holler, I have a decent size shop, and would be glad to help with your long haul. Thanks, Dan

08-02-2013, 08:16 PM	#3
Liteweight VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,280 Likes: 23 Liked 31 Times in 19 Posts	Re: 2014 Hemi Reunion I just filled out the entrance form on his website & sent it in a couple weeks ago. The original SS cars will be under the "big tent" as I understand it. Thankyou for the generous offer, I appreciate it bud. Hopefully, I won't need to take you up on it, but I just may be looking for a place to spend a few hours Friday morning as I'm planning on being in Hamilton Thursday evening liteweight

08-10-2013, 12:42 PM	#4
cgall Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 36 Likes: 0 Liked 23 Times in 8 Posts	Re: 2014 Hemi Reunion I ran my bracket Duster at many of the Chrysler Classic races during the Jeff days and the Charlie days, most recently in May at the last Mopower event. Jeff sold the series to Charlie around 2006, and they got into a fued over little stuff over the years. Dwindling car counts, lack of sponsors, and bad weather finally killed it after Columbus. I had a lot of fun going to these Mopar-only races over the years and met some great racers and people such as Bob George, Frito, Don Bales, and the killer bracket racers that usually rule at NTR. This race that Jeff is having at Tri-State did not pull in a lot of bracket cars last year, mainly because of the 100 degree heat. This year August has been very moderate, if this holds out they should get more cars, and with the Hemi cars there it should be a good show. Now, Bob, I know you're not happy with the scheduling of this race, your memorial race, the Mopar Nats, etc. back-to-back in August. I agree with you completely. Let's ask these promoters to try to work together to spread these events out better.

08-22-2013, 08:51 PM	#6
Liteweight VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,280 Likes: 23 Liked 31 Times in 19 Posts	Re: 2014 Hemi Reunion Hey Dan We're in Greensburg tonight. I'll call you Friday AM. We'll stop by up if you have time Best to delete your phone numbers on your last post bud. liteweight

08-26-2013, 08:06 AM	#7
Charlie A VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 2,483 Likes: 68 Liked 87 Times in 63 Posts	Re: 2014 Hemi Reunion Liteweight, I am sure you were the hit of the event. A street legal LO23!!!!!!!! Hope all was well at the event. Anyone with pictures?

08-28-2013, 07:49 AM	#8
JCShiels Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SW Lower Michigan. Posts: 37 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 2014 Hemi Reunion I was there on Sun., I got to meet Daryl. He told me that on Fri. evening he drove the Dart to the event from the motel!