Will there be drag racing?

[Pat Dilling]

There are two tracks in Phoenix area, would be great if the informal Studebaker Drags from the previous International meets could be continued. "C'mon Boys, let's race!" Girls too!

Pat

Pat Dilling
Olivehurst, CA
Custom '53 Starlight aka Stu Cool

LS1 Engine Swap Journal: http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/jour...ournalid=33611

[41 Frank]

Pat,I have been informed by a trusted and inside source from the host Grand Canyon chapter of which I am also a member that, YES,Studebaker drags are planned at Speedworld, a quarter mile track off highway 60 on the northwest side of the valley.I ran my 41 Champion there 2 years ago and it is an ok facility. Not as fancy as Firebird raceway south of Phoenix but good for our needs. No further details at the moment. From the host hotel in non rush hour traffic it should take about 40 minutes or so to get there.

Frank van Doorn
1962 GT Hawk 4 speed
1963 Daytona Conv
1941 Champion R-2 Rod

[Pat Dilling]

That's good news, I'll keep practicing my wide white radial tire launches!

Pat

Pat Dilling
Olivehurst, CA
Custom '53 Starlight aka Stu Cool

LS1 Engine Swap Journal: http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/jour...ournalid=33611

[Green 53]

We are still working on it. There needs to be a tye in with another group or the cost to rent the track would be more than we could afford. Stay tuned.
Denny L

[Pat Dilling]

I was looking at the Speedworld web page and it looks like they have Wednesday night events some times,(Beat the Heat). Maybe they will have those going while we are there and we could join in on that? If we bring a Studebaker police car?

Pat Dilling
Olivehurst, CA
Custom '53 Starlight aka Stu Cool

LS1 Engine Swap Journal: http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/jour...ournalid=33611

[Green 53]

It looks like we can have drags for the Glendale meet. This would be at Speedworld that is about 25 miles Northwest of meet headquarters. Wednesday night June 2, 2010. 6 to 10 pm. $10 per person to race or watch. How does this sound to everyone?

Denny L

[Pat Dilling]

Sounds good to me. [8D]

Pat Dilling
Olivehurst, CA
Custom '53 Starlight aka Stu Cool

LS1 Engine Swap Journal: http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/jour...ournalid=33611

[jgrohs]

sound great Denny!

1951 Rod
1962 Champ
1963 Avanti R1
1963 GT Hawk R2 4 speed
1964 Daytona Convertible
2006 Avanti Convertible

[studebakersteve]

Sounds great to me,Let's race Frank

[41 Frank]

Hey Steve
I am currently wintering in Arizona and have our 41 with us but we have no plans to participate in the drags at this time. Around the first of April we will head back to Nebraska with the 41 and come back down here towing our swap meet trailer in May instead of hauling the 41 back down. At least that is the current plan,I never say never however. I"d love to race you though as I am now a little more competitive with the car running 13.80's. Maybe in Springfield,Missouri next year if they have drags.[]

quote:Originally posted by studebakersteve

Sounds great to me,Let's race Frank

Frank van Doorn
Omaha, Ne.
1962 GT Hawk 4 speed
1963 Daytona Conv
1941 Champion R-2 Rod

[studebakersteve]

Frank'I wasn't planning on bringing the Challenger,probably the commander R-1.The Challenger is in a museum for a while and then I'll try to get it set up for the Pure Stock Drags in sept.I haven't touched it since Cedar Rapids.13.80's thats really good!Steve

[41 Frank]

That will be great if you can get away and compete in the PSMCD in September,I'm sure the Studebaker crowd competing there will be glad to see you. More participants join in each year. I sometimes wish I would have built an R-2 Lark instead of what I have.But we have fun with the 41 at other tracks from time to time. I'll see you here in Arizona in June.

quote:Originally posted by studebakersteve

Frank'I wasn't planning on bringing the Challenger,probably the commander R-1.The Challenger is in a museum for a while and then I'll try to get it set up for the Pure Stock Drags in sept.I haven't touched it since Cedar Rapids.13.80's thats really good!Steve

[studebakersteve]

Frank ,I have several r-2 Larks or I have some you can build.Steve

[41 Frank]

That is very gracious of you Steve, maybe if my bride would agree to let me sell her 63 Daytona convert that would be an option.[]
SSSHHH..... don't tell her that I even brought it up. To get back on topic,I will be attending the Glendale drags to cheer everybody on that Wednesday and have been approached to possibly lead a caravan out to the strip since I am familiar with the area.

quote:Originally posted by studebakersteve

Frank ,I have several r-2 Larks or I have some you can build.Steve

[Pat Dilling]

Frank,

Sorry to hear you won't have the 41 there, we would have been a fun match, R2 vs X. Your 13.80s are impressive. In two times to the track my best is a 13.68, but I am not very consistent due to traction challenges. Glad you will be there cheering and leading (cheerleading?) at least.

Pat

Pat Dilling
Olivehurst, CA
Custom '53 Starlight aka Stu Cool

LS1 Engine Swap Journal: http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/jour...ournalid=33611