Topeka, Kansas Monday, June 9 What do to??

[1956NY150]

Locals
Anything going on here?
Has the Tour Been Here Before?
Drag Strip??
Is this the night When do we go to Bed Early?

[1969CamaroDude]

Heartland park is a drag strip and raceway. Don't know if either will be open for use. Other than that I would move on to the next city. LOL

[1cheapstreet]

Locals
Anything going on here?
Has the Tour Been Here Before?
Drag Strip??
Is this the night When do we go to Bed Early?



Bob, you're not going to bed early! ::) I'm trying to find somewhere for the freaks to get together other that the hotel parking lot. I'll keep you posted.

Cheaps 8)

[89protruck]

Locals
Anything going on here?
Has the Tour Been Here Before?
Drag Strip??
Is this the night When do we go to Bed Early?



Bob, you're not going to bed early! ::) I'm trying to find somewhere for the freaks to get together other that the hotel parking lot. I'll keep you posted.

Cheaps 8)
what hotel are you staying at there is a wal mart parking lot not far from most of the hotels that some good places to eat at it

[Ron Ward]

As per Paul Cartwright of Heartland Park Topeka, Hot Rod has control of the track for the day. There will be drag racing for official participants of the Power Tour from 1 pm to 5 pm. This facility is absolutely enormous (about 680 acres) and there is plenty of room for everyone.

Topeka is one of the largest small towns you will find. The people here are friendly and easy to get along with. Lake Shawnee is a place large enough to accommodate a large group of hot rodders with lots of parking and picnic areas and a nice scenic road around the lake for cruising. You can get there by going north from Heartland Park on Topeka Boulevard to 37th Street and then going east on 37th Street until your hat floats!

Night life in Topeka on a Monday leaves a bit to be desired... :( However, there are a couple of GREAT barbeque joints to choose from. Boss Hawgs offers some fantastic BBQ as well as the best baked beans I have ever had. They are located at 2833 SE 29th (North from Heartland Park on Topeka Boulevard to 29th Street and then west about a mile on the north side of 29th) in the Brookwood Shopping Center. You can reach them at 785-273-7300 or check out their website: http://www.bosshawgsbbq.com/

Another top notch BBQ joint is Pat's Pig. Located at 5900 S. Topeka Boulevard, they are just about a minute north of Heartland Park and offer some fantastic ribs as well as incredible sandwiches. Don't be fooled if it looks like the place is full from the front. There is PLENTY of parking in the rear. Right next door is Juniors Grill and Bar with a couple great pool tables and frosty barley pop as well as a great menu! Say hello to Mel (she is a hottie!)

I am working to get a fantastic local blues band, Josh Vowell and the Rumble, to have a gig at The Down Under on south Topeka Boulevard on June 9. Josh is one of the best blues guitarists I have ever seen and lays down some of the hottest licks around on his Stratocaster. Check ‘em out at http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=308914667 Click on their song “Floor It” and enjoy!

I will be returning from the NMCA race at Atco, New Jersey on the afternoon of the 9th and will be in attendance at Heartland Park as soon as I get back. I hope to see all of you there!!!

Ron

[tcbnj]

thanks Ron - this is very helpful ;D

[Bigbuds1]

I will probably nurseing my hangover from Sunday night............from 65 Marlins

[ksj1]

What no directions to your house Ron???? LOL

[muggle]

there used to be some good strip clubs down the street from the track
and a airplane museum also

[Ron Ward]

Topeka was once famous (infamous?) for its number of gentlemen's clubs. Once rated number 2 in the U.S. per capita in strip clubs, the number has dwindled to only 5 (that I know of) still operating in the Capital City.

The Combat Air Museum is located right across the street (Gary Ormbsby Drive) from Heartland Park Topeka. I have never personally been there (I have, however been to every one of the strip clubs... ) but I hear it is a great place to check out.

Just an FYI, the Down Under Lounge is closed on Mondays, so Josh and the band are looking for a different venue to satisfy the musical needs of the Power Tour participants.


Ron

[ksj1]

Did you count the SASNAK Ron? Dont know whether that would qualify as a gentlemens club.Nasty,nasty,nasty!

[1969CamaroDude]

There is another 1 just a couple miles down from the venue on US 75 (Baby Dolls I think).

[Ron Ward]

Ok, guys and gals, here's the deal.

After conversing with Cliff Cormier (an old hot rodding buddy turned bartender) it seems THE party is going to be at the Whiplash Bar & Grill in Topeka. Located at 21st and California (go north on Topeka Boulevard to 21st Street from Heartland Park and then east to California) the place offers plenty of parking, great food and a fun atmosphere. Cliff is currently working on a 31(?) Ford among other projects and has been a gearhead for as long as I can remember. When you get there, ask him about his V8 Vega.


Don, yes, I did count the SASNAK.... I haven't been there for years (20 maybe?) but it is still open and they still have their hotdog special, from what I understand. Enter at your own risk..... (ACK!)

Ron

[Ron Ward]

I chatted at length with the owner of the Whiplash, Kim, and she told me she would have an adjacent lot mowed for additional parking for anyone who would like to hang out. Also, the beer deck will be open for enjoying the outdoors with your barley pop. Check 'em out at www.whiplashbar.com

Ron

[muggle]

i'll have to follow some one

[fine59]

2008 HRbeerdrinkingTour....sign me up, thats what i like about this, great people in great places

[shaggn]

Let's see..fresh cut grass,cold beer,patio,hot rods,cold beer,blues music,cold beer...count the Canadians in!!! ;D

[The Chief]

Sounds like a plan to us brits as well

[cobra]

fresh cut grass, beer, hot rods.... sounds like a huge lawn job.

[Ron Ward]

fresh cut grass, beer, hot rods.... sounds like a huge lawn job.


Guys, keep in mind y'all gonna have to keep the beer off the grass. Not because it is bad for the grass, but due of the local laws, the beer has to stay in the bar or on the beer deck. Outside of that, you can get fined for open container in public. Sorry... but that's the way it is.

Kim & Cliff are looking forward to seeing everyone!

Ron

[cobra]

fresh cut grass, beer, hot rods.... sounds like a huge lawn job.


Guys, keep in mind y'all gonna have to keep the beer off the grass. Not because it is bad for the grass, but due of the local laws, the beer has to stay in the bar or on the beer deck. Outside of that, you can get fined for open container in public. Sorry... but that's the way it is.

Kim & Cliff are looking forward to seeing everyone!

Ron

i was refering to something kids did is south florida as a "prank" were they would back up into someones lawn and do a burnout all the way across it. beer? hot rods? a grassy lawn? ;D ;D
(i swear, it was a joke)

[Bigbuds1]

OK, let me get things straight:

6-5 Memphis Beal St
6-6 Cruseapaluzia & Cozemels
6-7 PT & Cozemels
6-8 PT & The Leaf
6-9 PT & Whiplash

Now all we need is Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday... ;D ;D ;D

[fine59]

OK, let me get things straight:

6-5 Memphis Beal St
6-6 Cruseapaluzia & Cozemels
6-7 PT & Cozemels
6-8 PT & The Leaf
6-9 PT & Whiplash

Now all we need is Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday... ;D ;D ;D


Are you leaving from Lynchburg on Thursday? and spending the night in Memphis? i'm rolling outta Chesapeake thursday and meeting up with a fellow junkie outta Martiansville..we were thinking about stopping for the night in Memphis,,,let me know maybe we can hookup

[Bigbuds1]

Iv'e been waiting for Bluelightning to twist my arm a little more. Thoes are his plans. I am easily perswaded. lol

[BluLightning]

Iv'e been waiting for Bluelightning to twist my arm a little more. Thoes are his plans. I am easily perswaded. lol
Here I am and I'm twisting. :D Memphis on Thursday is going to be "practice" for the PT. ;D

[cobra]

OK, let me get things straight:

6-5 Memphis Beal St
6-6 Cruseapaluzia & Cozemels
6-7 PT & Cozemels
6-8 PT & The Leaf
6-9 PT & Whiplash

Now all we need is Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday... ;D ;D ;D

Lincoln is a college town, so there is quit a few bars and eaterys. maybe contact the smith museum (near to venue) www.museumofamericanspeed.com 402-323-3166
and see if they'll stay open for a crowd around 5:00 or 6:00.
several people said it's cool to cruise "O" street.

i thought someone was already working on a bbq in rochester? (i'm running to st. paul on business).

[Bigbuds1]

Well its official, the boss said "I don't care", so her and I will be in Memphis Thursday.

Fine59 What time will you be in Martinsville, maybe we can all ride together? Let me know.


Bob, after all that twisting, my arm might need some Physical Therapy. The Dr. suggests 12oz curls........

[rexdogg]

Well its official, the boss said "I don't care", so her and I will be in Memphis Thursday.

Fine59 What time will you be in Martinsville, maybe we can all ride together? Let me know.


Bob, after all that twisting, my arm might need some Physical Therapy. The Dr. suggests 12oz curls........

"the boss said, I don't care, so "her and I will be in Memphis".......uh, oh....

[BluLightning]

Well its official, the boss said "I don't care", so her and I will be in Memphis Thursday.

Fine59 What time will you be in Martinsville, maybe we can all ride together? Let me know.


Bob, after all that twisting, my arm might need some Physical Therapy. The Dr. suggests 12oz curls........

"the boss said, I don't care, so "her and I will be in Memphis".......uh, oh....
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! ;D Actually, they 32oz togo's on Beale St. Thursday night is going to be FUN!

[Ron Ward]

The Whiplash also has 32oz. refreshments, including a local favorite, Boulevard Pale Ale. That place was PACKED last night!

Ron

[BluLightning]

I plan on trying that too. ;D

[Bigbuds1]

Me Three........

[cobra]

The Whiplash also has 32oz. refreshments, including a local favorite, Boulevard Pale Ale. That place was PACKED last night!

Ron

sounds like the place to be 8)

[tcbnj]

This weekend on the Food Network (no snide remarks please, in exchange for my family tolerating my carjunkie habit I tolerate their viewing choices LOL) there is a show called 'Diners, Drive-ins and Dives' hosted by Guy Fieri. They featured “Bobos” a drive in burger joint in Topeka. A peek through Google has pictures of a place that looks like Mel’s in American Graffiti. Anyone comment from the locals??

[Ron Ward]

This weekend on the Food Network (no snide remarks please, in exchange for my family tolerating my carjunkie habit I tolerate their viewing choices LOL) there is a show called 'Diners, Drive-ins and Dives' hosted by Guy Fieri. They featured “Bobos” a drive in burger joint in Topeka. A peek through Google has pictures of a place that looks like Mel’s in American Graffiti. Anyone comment from the locals??


Bobo's has old-school drive-in food. They still serve everything in a paper bag and the burgers and onion rings drip enough grease on the paper to make it semi-transparent. They don't have a lot of parking, but the service at the car is great. What really shines at Bobo's, however, is the apple pie and ice cream. My folks would take me to Bobo's in the summer when I was a kid and I can still remember the taste of that wonderful apple pie. Bobo's is located at 10th & Macvicar in Topeka. To get there from Heartland Park, go north on Topeka boulevard to 10th Street. Take 10th Street west to Macvicar. It is about a mile and a half from Topeka Boulevard to Macvicar. Along 10th Street, you will drive by Topeka High School. It is on the north side of the road, about 3 blocks west of Topeka Boulevard at the corner of 10th & Western. THS is first high school west of the Misssissippi to cost more than one million dollars to build, is my alma mater, and is absoultely beautiful. It also has a kick-ass auto mechanics department where I learned much of what I know about cars.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/81/100_6317.jpg

^^^^^^^^^^
Picture of Topeka High School tower


Just west of Topeka High School at 10th and Washburn is the Topeka Public Library. This is another beautiful building, directly across the street from Stormont-Vail regional medical center. Remember where the medical center is. It may come in handy for those who over-indulge at Bobo's.

If you head north on Macvicar from Bobo's, at 21st Street you will come across Washburn University. Washburn is on a beautiful campus which is surrounded by a nice, wide sidewalk. On this sidewalk, at any given time during the summer, you will find college hotties jogging or walking their dogs. I was fortunate to live 2 blocks north of campus for almost 2 years. Yeah, buddy!

I hope you folks enjoy your stay in Topeka and if you need any more info, let me know.


Ron (yes, I feel like a tour bus driver)

[1969CamaroDude]

Hey Ron I attended Topeka High from 72-75. ;D

[Ron Ward]

Hey Ron I attended Topeka High from 72-75. ;D


You were there with my uncle. I graduated in 1983. I may be an old fart, but you are older than me! LOL.


Ron

[89protruck]

i like that show looks like i may have to try out bobos

[ksj1]

Bobos is just six blocks from my house.I go there enough that they just turn in my order as I park the car!!

[Ron Ward]

Bobos is just six blocks from my house.I go there enough that they just turn in my order as I park the car!!


Wouldn't ya know it.....


One mention of old farts and look who shows up! LOL ;D


Ron

[ksj1]

Class of 78 here.Yep Im an old fart thank you very much!! lol

[muggle]

i like that show looks like i may have to try out bobos

its a plan. i like greasy food!

[ksj1]

Get the Spanish burger,onion rings and a slice of the homemade apple pie!!

[Ron Ward]

Ok, folks! It is official! I just spoke with Kim at The Whiplash and Josh Vowell & the Rumble will be appearing LIVE June 9th. Kim brought this fantastic band in to entertain the Power Tour participants and she sounded excited that everyone will be coming over for a good time. Josh will NOT disappoint you! Don't forget, they have a full service kitchen with a great menu and plenty of adult refreshments as well.

Again, The Whiplash is located at 21st & California. Go north on Topeka Boulevard to 21st Street and then east to California from Heartland Park. I will see all of you at the track and anyone who wishes to follow me to the party is welcome to do so.

Ron

[1cheapstreet]

OK freaks, IF Ken and I make it to Topeka, we will be trying out Bobos! Sounds like a fantastic place even without the apple pie and ice cream. :-* (those that know me, know I'll have pie and ice cream! ;)) Could one of the locals let them know they might get a sizeable crowd that night? Thanks!

Cheaps 8)

[ksj1]

I will do that tomorrow.There is extra parking across the street that could probly be used.Ron give me a call 608-5872.If you see this car it will be me.
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc61/moparnocar/0189.jpg
Look for a skinny red haired guy with a 2007 HotRod DragWeek t-shirt on.

[1cheapstreet]

Thanks ksj1! Sounds like Bobo's will be busy! ;)

Cheaps 8)

p.s.-awesome car! :o

[The Chief]

Well all i can say is whiplash bar+classic cars and rods+live blues= happy brits

Damn just checked out the band on myspace, and i cant wait to hear these guys, gonna be a long 3 weeks wait

[ksj1]

Roll call!!! Myself+ 2
They were wanting an estimate.

[The Chief]

Me + 3 brits

[89protruck]

I will do that tomorrow.There is extra parking across the street that could probly be used.Ron give me a call 608-5872.If you see this car it will be me.
can you tell me how to get to bobos from the motel six

[rexdogg]

I will do that tomorrow.There is extra parking across the street that could probly be used.Ron give me a call 608-5872.If you see this car it will be me.
can you tell me how to get to bobos from the motel six

which motel six? anyway, bobo's address is 2300 sw 10th ave., topeka ks (10th and macvicar); you could try mapquest or one of the other mapping services, put your motel address in, then bobo's, see the route....

[1969CamaroDude]

Maybe a group can go togather and you can follow them. Topeka isn't very big and is easy to get around.

[1cheapstreet]

Roll call!!! Myself+ 2
They were wanting an estimate.


Are you doing roll call for Bobo's? If so, add 2 for us. Thanks! :D

Cheaps 8)

[Solsticefun]

Let me check with our gang, maybe a few more of us will be there too.

[ksj1]

Roll call is for Bobos.
From HPT go north on Topeka Av to 10th street and turn left on 10th to Bobos as per NMCA Rons directions posted earlier in this thread.From the Motel 6 on Fairlawn go 3 blocks south to the light and turn left on 10th to 10th and MacVicar.From Motel 6 on WannamakerGo north on Wanamaker to 10th st(BP station) and turn right and head east on 10th. Bobos is on the northwest corner of the intersection.There will be a Dollar General on the northest corner and a QuikShop convenience store on the south east corner.
With 5 oclock traffic and HPT events how about around 6 p.m.? Let me know.-Don

[89protruck]

Roll call is for Bobos.
From HPT go north on Topeka Av to 10th street and turn left on 10th to Bobos as per NMCA Rons directions posted earlier in this thread.From the Motel 6 on Fairlawn go 3 blocks south to the light and turn left on 10th to 10th and MacVicar.From Motel 6 on WannamakerGo north on Wanamaker to 10th st(BP station) and turn right and head east on 10th. Bobos is on the northwest corner of the intersection.There will be a Dollar General on the northest corner and a QuikShop convenience store on the south east corner.
With 5 oclock traffic and HPT events how about around 6 p.m.? Let me know.-Don
thanks we are staying at the one in wannamaker i know topeka pretty well it should not be hard to find i will be in this http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q195/mrflames/truck.jpg
see you guys there

[1cheapstreet]

Don, thanks for letting the good folks at Bobo's know we are coming. 6pm might be pushing things a little bit, but some might be ready to have dinner then. Others might not show up until 7 or so. What time do they close? ???

Cheaps 8)

[89protruck]

put me down for bobos

[ksj1]

I want to say 10.I'll check.I may just tell them to expect a rush from 6-8 or so.I'll also print up some directions from Bobos to 21st & California for the beer festivities NMCA Ron arranged.OOPS! I just remembered the wife telling me you called Ron!!!! I'll get ahold of ya! Anyone that gets lost or needs directions or has any questions while in Topeka call me.785-608-5872-Don

[tcbnj]

Don, if you need a count for Bobo's count me in - much obliged

[ksj1]

Bobos summer hours are 11a.m.-9p.m.

[Bigbuds1]

9ish......... I hope. If there are enough of us there, I would think they would want to stay open longer. I would be there at 8 by the earlist, and would like to have something to eat too, have to check-in and get cleaned up, after the hot sun all day. Maybe someone can talk to them to see if they will stay open longer? I don't want to get ran out of there at 9 ?

[ksj1]

I'll see what they can do.

[Ron Ward]

I am looking forward to meeting all of you folks. I am going to see if I can drag my buddy Chris along for the Bobo's trip and then head over to The Whiplash for some killer blues. This is going to be fun!

Ron

[Bigbuds1]

I'm getting a little confused,,,,,we have more than one option for Monday night?

[Ron Ward]

I'm getting a little confused,,,,,we have more than one option for Monday night?


Scroll to the top of the thread.

The Whiplash Bar & Grill is bringing in a band for Monday night (Josh Vowell & The Rumble). Bobo's has some killer grub if you want to chow down before the party at the Whiplash (only place in town that night with a band) and there is ALWAYS Baby Dolls if you wanna see a little (or a LOT) of skin.


Ron

[Bigbuds1]

Thanks for the clarity Ron. That sounds good. No Baby Dolls for me, my wife will have me on a short leash. Unless,,,,,,,,,,,she bails out on the evening, she might be wiped out after the venue and The Leaf the night before, she can't hang with "the big boys"

[BluLightning]

Thanks for the clarity Ron. That sounds good. No Baby Dolls for me, my wife will have me on a short leash. Unless,,,,,,,,,,,she bails out on the evening, she might be wiped out after the venue and The Leaf the night before, she can't hang with "the big boys"
We'll break her in. ;D

[muggle]

Roll call!!! Myself+ 2
They were wanting an estimate.

plus 1 ,with a belly like mine good food is hard to pass up

[ksj1]

I told Bobos to expect to be busy and suggested they stay open later than 9.Hopefully they will.If Not I think the Whiplash that Ron lined up serves food.

[ksj1]

For those staying on Wanamaker rd go to 10th street and go east to 10th and MacVicar to eat at Bobos.To get to the Whiplash from Bobos go north on Macvicar to I-70 and turn right onto I-70 to the California Av exit and turn right to the first traffic light and you are there.If you have any problems getting around T-town give me a call 785-608-5872-Don

[crankshaft]

Bobos was great Food was good apple pie out of this world
Thanks for the the info
after dinner washed car at car wash with about 100 other Hot Rodders
now at the hotel for a few drinks

[Scotts_94GT]

I think that thus far Topeka was the best. The site was awesome (other than the long walk between the strip and the show) and cruising on Wanamaker rd was great. Didn't really see any cops until after 11. Great time! never though kansas could be so fun!

I wonder if they thought about trying to get a Pinks all out set up in conjunction with the PT??? Whatever, onto Lincoln....

[ksj1]

The cops spent their time until 11 driving past Bobo's ;D Sorry about the car wash Crankshaft.There was one closer to Bobos but its not as good.But what the hell ;D The owner at Bobos didnt understand just how many cars etc would be showing up.I tried to tell her ;DIm glad you guys enjoyed your stay in DorothyLand.Its a LONG way from the pits to the track I agree!You get used to it :( Golf cart comes to mind.
Now all I have to do is convince the wife that next year it will be both the PowerTour and Dragweek!Wish me luck!If anyone got a pic at Bobos with my Roadrunner in it Id appreciate posting it here so I can rub it in my brothers face as He doesnt know what he missed!I had FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[1cheapstreet]

Thanks to Trish and her crew at Bobo's, awesome gathering and the apple pie, WOW!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks to Don and Jean for the down home hospitality. We're help you talk her into PT 09! ;D

Cheaps 8)

[Ron Ward]

After returning from Atco, Monday afternoon, I spent a couple of hours on the microphone at Heartland Park announcing the cars as they went down the strip. I bailed out of that and went down to see all the festivities and was absolutely stunned by the number of kickass machines that showed up at the track. I had a chance to talk with Don Hardy Jr. who is one class act and the son of the guy who revolutionized drag racing with his V8 Vega/Monza conversions.

Around 5:45, I decided to turn home and get a shower and something to eat and headed out to The Whiplash around 8:00. Man, what a show! Josh Vowell & The Rumble ROCKED that place. I was able to meet up with the British Contingent who were taking rides around the block in Leo DaPrato Jr's badass 1963 Dodge Polara 500 and Brian Tabor's wicked cool 1961 bubble top Chevy Impala. Also joining in on the festivities were Leonard and his wife from Michigan with their 318-powered 1937 Plymouth and a group from Canada in a 4.6 Mod-motor powered Jaguar.

A big thanks to Josh & the band as well as Kim, Tracy and Cliff at The Whiplash for bringing live music to Topeka on a Monday night. I hope to see all of you again when you pass through town.

Ron

[ksj1]

Sorry I didnt make it out there Ron!I talked to Leo and Brian at HPT.Id like to think that people dont think of us as just tornadoes and Dorothy! ;D Damn,now I have to find a way to do both DragWeek and Powertour!!Word of mouth made Topeka a success.Definitely wasnt "VisitTopeka" or "HPT".If it wasnt for a 'Doctors excuse" I would have called in for Monday and Tuesday ;D ;D