HOT ROD Pump Gas Drags 5

[JeffMcKC]

HOT ROD Pump Gas Drags 5 And here's the date: Saturday,May 10, 2008 Memphis Motorsports Park .

OK someone had to post it. ::)

[Freiburger]

Anyone here apply?

[dieselgeek]

Jeff did, but I don't think he's heard back from anyone yet. I hope he gets in, that way he'll hurry up on his EFI combo!

[Brian Lohnes]

I'll be there...looking forward to another lovely Memphis weekend.

Brian

[JeffMcKC]

I would like to get a most legit jacket a 9 or a 10 second one, It will be a big feat to run a nine at that weight and SBNA, I have no chance at a top 10 with a N/A Small Block but if it makes it past Thursday night this time with the crank still in it. I will be cruising Beal Street ::) and driving around Friday in it to see the town I missed last year pulling rag out of the oil pan. :'(

[mopower58]

I applied but as of 6:30 pm central time today no word. I will be there to spectate regardless. It seems as though Kyle at 1320 will not be there nor Hot Rod tv. Looks as though it may fall through the cracks.

[Freiburger]

HRTV has not been there in a few years.

[flyingmeatball]

Does not look good for the future of the PGD race. No coverage this year! Hey Dave how a Car Junkie PGD race? Hot Rod needs you back. Still no jackets from last year either. I spoke to Kyle its a shame he cannot make it. :o

[AFFORDILLAC]

It's unfortunate that the car entries struggled like that, but the PGD's design was an hour glass anyway. After the first race, whispers of purpose builts were everywhere and the arguement of funny car cages or 8.50 limits is a brick wall. Now its a couple guyz fighting for the top spot and the rest scrambling for the remaining 10 jackets. Give away two jackets and see how many show up. A brilliant event that had its day.
Not to mention Memphis has got to be the most consistant non hookin track in the country.
Now DragWeek is a whole different animal...I dont know what could stop that other than our economy.

[usmlsmk]

DF it was hard not to sign up this year to make it 5 years straight. But after DW this was the real test to man and car. There both cool events but Ill stick with DW for awhile unless you guys come up with something cooler. Also PGDs I gain weight DW not enough time to drink or eat as much so I lose weight. Id rather gain ;D

[Freiburger]

My vote was to kill PGD last year. I think Drag Week proves it all and is where the focus should be. But when you attend PGD it's still pretty great.

[Freiburger]

Posted today:


Here ya go!

Below is the list of the 69 participants invited to the 2008 Pump Gas Drags in Memphis. Each invitee has been sent an email, except for 3 of you that didn't include an email address. We will either snail-mail the invite to you, or call on the phone. But you're probably not reading this anyway since, ya know, you don't have email.

Remember that nearly everyone who entered by the deadline was accepted, so the usual "You picked too many Camaros" or "why no AMC's?" will fall on deaf ears this year! Also, we're aware of the early problems with emailing entries, but at least 68 of you figured it out, so if yours didn't make it through...sorry.

Now, without further ado.....

2008 HOT ROD PUMP GAS DRAGS INVITATION LIST

Adams, Brian Nova
Alford, Houston Camaro
Anderson, Shawn Firebird
Anello, Michael Fairmont
Augelli, Kevin Nova
Beebe, Karri Anne Chevelle
Bernardo, Ev Mustang
Bosnali, Taner Camaro
Brunt, Brian Grand Cherokee
Byrd, Ron Trans Am
Catucci, Joe Cutlass
Clark, Eyrich Camaro
Cleveland, Jeff Camaro
Cline, Douglas Camaro
Corkern, Gregory Mustang
Deaton, Tony Camaro
Doughty, Raymond Nova
Edwards, Simon Camaro
Evans, Brett Trans Am
Fox, Rick "Doc" Corvette
French, Jimmy Camaro
Gibbs, Kevin Chevelle
Graham, Mike Grand National
Hasse, Dustin Dart
Heatley Jr, Tom Camaro
Horne, Rainey B. Chevy pickup
Hughes, John S. Nova
Hunsaker, Tom Barracuda
Hyman, Jerry Duster
Johnson, Chris Caamro
Junemann, Jason Dart
Kassebaum, Tom Roadrunner
Lewis, Bill Chevelle
Llewellyn, Dan Camaro
Major, Chris Camaro
Mann, Nathan Capri
McConnell, Jeff Malibu
Miller, Jack Mustang
Miller, Frank Jr. Nova
Moore, Benjamin H. Camaro
Myers, Kelly GMC truck
Nottestad, Jacob Camaro
Owens, Chip Barracuda
Papa, Tom ’57 Bel Air
Paschall, David Skylark
Peffley, Robert Fairmont
Pierce, Ward Mustang
Plimpton, Jim Thunderbird
Reinhard, Steve Camaro
Roberts, Robin Trans Am
Rollins, Jason Nova
Saunders, Lee Viper
Schmitt, Robert Chevelle
Schroeder, Terry Malibu
Scott, Darryl Belvedere
Sills, David Coronet
Smith, Chad Camaro
Spies, Chris Fairmont
Steinke, Richard Chevelle
Stewart, Bill Shelby GT500
Thomas, Greg Fairmont
Thompson, Kevin Malibu
Verrips, Don Nova
Warren, Jerry Skylark
Wilson, Lance Chevelle
Zalewski, Rob Chevelle
Zvacek, Dominick Camaro

[ksj1]

Might have to see if I can go and watch.Looks like some DW buddies are going.

[fabricatordave]

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Anyone here apply?


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[Big Chip]

i'm in. also hoping to maybe get most legit 9 sec car...do they have an award for fastest N/A car anymore? CHIP

[JeffMcKC]

Maybe all of us N/A guys can get lined up after we lose,,, ::) LOL and sort it out.

[Big Chip]

lol, i hear ya. i just want to make it to the 2nd round. CHIP

[JeffMcKC]

After problems last year on Thursday night, ::) I just want to make it till Saturday LOL ;)

[goat racer]

It will be a big feat to run a nine at that weight and SBNA

Yep, that weight thing will kill ya every time! You should add 900 pounds and see what it does for you!!!! ;)

Brian

[mopower58]

So Jeff and Chip,neither of you run nitrous?

[Fast Yeti]

Anyone here apply?

I am in...

[Freiburger]

Congrats! Have a blast.

[JeffMcKC]

So Jeff and Chip,neither of you run nitrous?


Nope I dont, I have a plate, that was given to me last year. I really dont think I can use it on my set up, maybe a sneeky petes worth, but then you might as well be N/A. I am hearing voices to try it its a last minute deal if I try, I mean Brian uses it. ;) can't be all bad and so does Eric, they set the Standard in N/A for me. I hear it's like cocain, use it once, and your never going N/A again.

Yeah, I hear you Brian, but I was not at light weight for Drag Week ;) I was packing some then too, just did not have to take it out.

I have great respect for your ride, but not enough to add that much weight to mine, unless its with a Big Block

[goat racer]

Ahhh, I'm just jealous becasue your junk is so much lighter than my junk. That's all.

Stay tuned though, the '62 is almost ready for you! :o

[JeffMcKC]

WOW :o that was fast.

[Big Chip]

nope, no spray on mine. i was gonna put my plate system on this motor (once upon a time i had a nitrous'd 440 in the car) but i'd have to spend a lot of money to do it right. it'd need a new rear gear, converter, bigger fuel system, ignition system, etc. i'd rather just run N/A for now.
about being heavy...my 'cuda is 3500 lbs WITHOUT me in it and i am 6'5" - 300 lbs.
i don't think my mid 9s at a buck 40 is gonna do it, but i'm gonna try 8) CHIP

[ksj1]

We need pics Brian!!Dustin hasnt kept us updated on his Dart and you havent with the Tempest. ;D

[mopower58]

nope, no spray on mine. i was gonna put my plate system on this motor (once upon a time i had a nitrous'd 440 in the car) but i'd have to spend a lot of money to do it right. it'd need a new rear gear, converter, bigger fuel system, ignition system, etc. i'd rather just run N/A for now.
about being heavy...my 'cuda is 3500 lbs WITHOUT me in it and i am 6'5" - 300 lbs.
i don't think my mid 9s at a buck 40 is gonna do it, but i'm gonna try 8) CHIP


You will be a lot closer than you think. They run a pro tree and some of those guys were cutting .630 to .780 lights last year. Low qualifier last year was a 9.14 with just one qualifying pass. 3800 lbs and mid 9's all motor is impressive. After I get the Dana in mine and the cage finished mine will probably be 3900 with me in it.

[JeffMcKC]

I just want to borrow 100 cubic inches for a week :P

[mopower58]

I just want to borrow 100 cubic inches for a week :P



If you borrow 100 MOPAR cubic inches you might change teams! ;) ;D

[ksj1]

If Jeff changes teams I'll buy a Chevy!!! NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mcat]

We need pics Brian!!Dustin hasnt kept us updated on his Dart and you havent with the Tempest. ;D
well i bought a turn key race car.. i made 4 passes in it then tore it apart. i have redone everything.
2 new 1/4's, both rockers,put in inner fenders, new fiberglass fenders and bumper. wired it for street use(even wipers)rebuilt short block with billit caps and a girddle, plumbed an intake for NOS, new seats, had converter rebuilt for spray, changed gears in the dana , put on ladder bars/ coilovers, turned the bar to a cage. redid entire dash , redid tin work seperating trunk from driver compartment, installed factory console, got rid of the black pleage under the hood(painted it alpine white)same with the trunk, moved fuel system to the trunk , found out i had a fuel leak, ignited fuel leak , torched finished trunk and garage floor, then bought 5 new fire extinguishers, and today im in the process of redoing trunk.... this was a finished driving turn key car i got on oct.29 . in doing this project i tought myself to weld, paint,and fight fires.
Dustin
PS
everyone check those extinguishers....1 of the 3 i had in my garage was dead.... and it took everybit of the 2 that worked

[KeithTurk]

I like that switching teams for a mear 100".... just like them mopar guys... gotta get 34 of them together to get to an actual 100 inches...

Sorry... it was just to easy...

Keith

[ksj1]

Thanks for the update Dustin!Sounds like you have been way busy.Good Luck

[JeffMcKC]

Just to set things "Straight", because, I am in the midwest, and not going to "Change teams" :o it must have a different meaning than in the "Wild, Wild West" ::)


I am still looking for a Mopar intake for my chevy, thats about as close as I will get to playing Kaw Kaw. (noise a mopar starter makes, when the car does not start)

[ksj1]

Ive got an Edelbrock DP4B but I dont think that will work. ;D ;D

[flyingmeatball]

Last years # 1 Qualifier was Rob S. In the 67 Chevelle. Car was not all motor. Rob was spraying! :o

[Ron Ward]

Tommy,

You gonna play with us at Atco???


Ron

[flyingmeatball]

Ron,

Lets go.... What are you bringing?

Tommy

[Ron Ward]

Tommy,

I will be bringing my suitcase and some sunblock! (And probably a few brewskies!)

Ron

[flyingmeatball]

Sounds good to me. Let me know when you will be there.

[Ron Ward]

Tommy,

I will be flying in June 5 and flying out on the 9th. I will be on the microphone during the True Street class on Saturday and spending the rest of the weekend in the tech area. Come on down and say hello!

Ron

[mopower58]

Less than 2 months till the big showdown!! Everybody got their cars ready?

[JeffMcKC]

Mine is almost ready to take apart ::)

[ksj1]

Dont forget the shop rag inventory ::).Im going to have to pass spectating this year at PGD's.Between my son graduating high school,my mom turning 80 and my parents celebrating their 60th wedding annniversary and finally having a honeymoon(10 years)I'll be lucky to do DragWeek. :'( :'(

[mopower58]

Well I got my Dana put in (that ought to kill about a tenth or two),so I added the ZEX perimeter plate with a window switch and MSD timing retard to catch back up,front floor pans are being done now, then a couple of light weight front buckets. Ought to tip the scales at about 3850 race weight.

[ksj1]

I was going to go and spectate but guess not.The son graduates the following weekend and I got one of "those" lists of things that need to get done!Good luck to all of those that go.Jeff,Ev,Mr Alford and anyone else I know and forgot go kick ASS!

[67rs/ss]

Hey Don come out for the Vamp race on that day. I MAY have my car ready by then!