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Title: Drag Day, '08
Post by: Rennsurfer on March 17, 2008, 07:57:29 am

What a trip... today was the first Drag Day that I've attended since the last one held at O.C.I.R. back in the early '80s. It was good seeing a few of you there and also nice to catch up with some old friends that I haven't seen in over two decades. Here are some random images from the day for those of you whom of which couldn't make it out for the event. We were blessed with great weather... since we had the threat of rain and/or high winds like the previous day.

(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Drag%20Day%202008/DDStagingLane231608.jpg)

Susy, next in line for the burn-out box.
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Drag%20Day%202008/DDSusysGhia31608.jpg)

Saw an old childhood friend there with his turbo car.
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Drag%20Day%202008/DDPipsBug31608.jpg)

Mike & Bill
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Drag%20Day%202008/DDMikeBill31608.jpg)

I know this car has been around for a long time, but I never tire looking at it.
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Drag%20Day%202008/DDGreenOval31608.jpg)

Awesome to see old car names like this still goin' at it.
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Drag%20Day%202008/DDGoldMine31608.jpg)

Mexican is my favorite food. Thank God for King Taco!
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Drag%20Day%202008/DDKingTaco31608.jpg)

Bill's burrito, completely stuffed with wall-to-wall carne asada.
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Drag%20Day%202008/DDBillsBurrito31608.jpg)

My plate of tacos.
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Drag%20Day%202008/DDMarksTacos31608.jpg)

Haven't seen this car since the last time I went to Drag Day. What a surprise to see it again, after all of these years.
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Drag%20Day%202008/DDPeachesnScream31608.jpg)
Stephan S. updated me on the car's history since then. Thanks, Stephan!

Herr Sarge's lighting equipment. Somewhere, I have shots of my car from this angle/closeness. Dates back to my fascination with car's headlight designs.
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Drag%20Day%202008/DDSarges31608.jpg)

While the racing and swap meet areas were happening, the parking lot hosted a few neat cars.
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Drag%20Day%202008/DDOval31608.jpg)

As we walked by this, my girlfriend said, "Mark, I'm gonna get you that for your next birthday party." HAHA!!
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Drag%20Day%202008/DDJumpBus31608.jpg)
The scary thing is... I still enjoy the bloody things.

Clyde, after one of his passes.
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Drag%20Day%202008/DDClydeBerg31608.jpg)

I'll bet most of you didn't know; but Cal Look vintage electric carts are SO right now.
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Drag%20Day%202008/DDElectCart31608.jpg)

Impressive lil' Fiat.
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Drag%20Day%202008/DDFiat31608.jpg)

Tastefully done Manx.
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Drag%20Day%202008/DDBlueManx31608.jpg)

Nice red car.
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Drag%20Day%202008/DDRedCars31608.jpg)

Another one makes a pass.
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Drag%20Day%202008/DDSilverBug31608.jpg)

Some serious silver paint.
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Drag%20Day%202008/DDSilverRag31608.jpg)

I've been away for a few years... but I noticed this trend at the track, today.
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Drag%20Day%202008/DDStagingLane31608.jpg)

Clean '65 Notch.
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Drag%20Day%202008/DD65Notch31608.jpg)

The Bill & Steve's car getting ready to make it's early morning run.
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Drag%20Day%202008/DDBillnSteves31608.jpg)

Title: Re: Drag Day, '08
Post by: Rick Meredith on March 17, 2008, 08:11:56 am

Quote from: DKK_Fred on March 17, 2008, 07:57:29 am

Nice red car.
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Drag%20Day%202008/DDRedCars31608.jpg)

I broke my glasses last week so my vision is a little blurry but isn't that Carlos' '67??

Title: Re: Drag Day, '08
Post by: TOM / EINHEIT 11 on March 17, 2008, 13:29:56 pm

Quote from: DKK_Fred on March 17, 2008, 07:57:29 am

Ohh men. My Heart goes BOOOOM. Nice pics ( please more of`em ) Nice weather. It allways remind me the days i was living in the valley ( chatsworth ). One day i will be back........

Title: Re: Drag Day, '08
Post by: Sarge on March 17, 2008, 16:14:07 pm

Before & After.... ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D Cool photos, Mark! I have a load to re-size and will add to this thread as soon as I can. Carlos and I had a huge time...it just doesn't get much better! 8) 8) 8)

Title: Re: Drag Day, '08
Post by: Carlos De Alba on March 17, 2008, 16:26:37 pm

Quote from: DKK Rick on March 17, 2008, 08:11:56 am

Quote from: DKK_Fred on March 17, 2008, 07:57:29 am

Nice red car.

I broke my glasses last week so my vision is a little blurry but isn't that Carlos' '67??

Hey Rick!!! yes, that is my car!!!

Quote from: Sarge on March 17, 2008, 16:14:07 pm

Before & After.... ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D Cool photos, Mark! I have a load to re-size and will add to this thread as soon as I can. Carlos and I had a huge time...it just doesn't get much better! 8) 8) 8)

Beer, friends, cars, freak show ..........Great time!! Thanks Sarge!! ;D

Cool photos Mark!!! ;D

Title: Re: Drag Day, '08
Post by: Casey on March 17, 2008, 16:28:52 pm

Hurry it up Sarge!! Its already 8:30, you should of been up earlier to get this stuff up and running. goossssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhh. You know we count on you to show the good stuff. ;D :D. Wish I could of been there, but theres only so many Sundays(workdays) before the Classic. 8)

Title: Re: Drag Day, '08
Post by: Rennsurfer on March 17, 2008, 16:29:45 pm

Thanks for the kind words, Sarge... let's see some of them thar Sarge Spycam™ images, please. Carlos, I dig your car... good stuff! Hopefully, I'll get some time today and process a few more pics to add.

Title: Re: Drag Day, '08
Post by: Rick Meredith on March 17, 2008, 16:37:34 pm

Quote from: Carlos De Alba on March 17, 2008, 16:26:37 pm

Quote from: DKK Rick on March 17, 2008, 08:11:56 am

Quote from: DKK_Fred on March 17, 2008, 07:57:29 am

Nice red car.

I broke my glasses last week so my vision is a little blurry but isn't that Carlos' '67??

Hey Rick!!! yes, that is my car!!!

Even blurry it still looks great! ;)

Title: Re: Drag Day, '08
Post by: Sarge on March 17, 2008, 16:39:22 pm

Carlos couldn't get enough of the red tuck and roll or the suede black paint... ::) ;D Hey...Sheep brought his car down for the weekend...I didn't realize it was for sale already. Musta' got tired of waiting for Ratto to finish the motor up... ::) ;)

Title: Re: Drag Day, '08
Post by: Carlos De Alba on March 17, 2008, 16:42:01 pm

Quote from: DKK Rick on March 17, 2008, 16:37:34 pm

Quote from: Carlos De Alba on March 17, 2008, 16:26:37 pm

Quote from: DKK Rick on March 17, 2008, 08:11:56 am

Quote from: DKK_Fred on March 17, 2008, 07:57:29 am

Nice red car.

I broke my glasses last week so my vision is a little blurry but isn't that Carlos' '67??

Hey Rick!!! yes, that is my car!!!

Even blurry it still looks great! ;)

Rick........Next beer on me......... ;D

Title: Re: Drag Day, '08
Post by: Rick Meredith on March 17, 2008, 16:45:57 pm

Quote from: Carlos De Alba on March 17, 2008, 16:42:01 pm

Quote from: DKK Rick on March 17, 2008, 16:37:34 pm

Quote from: Carlos De Alba on March 17, 2008, 16:26:37 pm

Quote from: DKK Rick on March 17, 2008, 08:11:56 am

Quote from: DKK_Fred on March 17, 2008, 07:57:29 am

Nice red car.

I broke my glasses last week so my vision is a little blurry but isn't that Carlos' '67??

Hey Rick!!! yes, that is my car!!!

Even blurry it still looks great! ;)

Rick........Next beer on me......... ;D

I rather have the next beer in me than on you! :D

Title: Re: Drag Day, '08
Post by: Carlos De Alba on March 17, 2008, 17:00:12 pm

glad to see sheep's car!!! ;D ;D :D :D

Title: Re: Drag Day, '08
Post by: Sarge on March 17, 2008, 17:10:26 pm

The Hunsaker car with Ron Fleming behind the wheel and Dave Mason as "crew chief" ran what would have been a 10 second pass on a 1/4 mile track on it's first pass. The day turned out beautiful after being cold early on.

Title: Re: Drag Day, '08
Post by: Jim Ratto on March 17, 2008, 17:11:06 pm

Sure looks like a good time, sorry I missed you guys this time... caught the plague or something. >:(

Title: Re: Drag Day, '08
Post by: Sarge on March 17, 2008, 17:16:30 pm

This bus burned those slicks big time :o :o :o

Title: Re: Drag Day, '08
Post by: Rick Meredith on March 17, 2008, 17:34:29 pm

Thanks Fred and Sarge for the pics! You both have great eyes.

Title: Re: Drag Day, '08
Post by: Rennsurfer on March 17, 2008, 17:46:13 pm

Thanks, Rick... but wait, there's more:

Rog's '67.
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Drag%20Day%202008/DDRogs6731608.jpg)

The girls were representing.
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Drag%20Day%202008/DDPowderPuff31608.jpg)

Susy Herbert.
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Drag%20Day%202008/DDSusysGhia231608.jpg)

Nice black Oval.
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Drag%20Day%202008/DDBlackOval31608.jpg)

Another view of the peach colored car. I prefer my cars to have clean and stock colored undercarriages. However, this is how many of the show cars presented themselves during the '80s.
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Drag%20Day%202008/DDPeachesnScream231608.jpg)

Some of us rode in a short bus... these people must be way smarter than me, for they're driving a long bus.
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Drag%20Day%202008/DDLongBus31608.jpg)

Random car driving through the swap meet area. Sorry for the bad quality... I was walking and didn't take the time to properly focus and light this shot. D'OH!
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Drag%20Day%202008/DDBeigeCar31608.jpg)

Neat lookin' buggy.
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Drag%20Day%202008/DDStagingLane431608.jpg)

Let's see some more pics! Sarge, have you any more? Those are cool that you've posted, so far. Don't hold out, man.

Title: Re: Drag Day, '08
Post by: speedwell on March 17, 2008, 18:20:53 pm

very nice pictures mark & sarge
mark have you a web site with your pictures ???
those sexy 67 rocks 8) 8) 8)
@carlos i prefer your car with this exhaust ..............................De alabama power ;D ;D ;D
rgd
fabs

Title: Re: Drag Day, '08
Post by: Sarge on March 17, 2008, 18:34:06 pm

More, more MORE!!!

Title: Re: Drag Day, '08
Post by: Sarge on March 17, 2008, 19:12:32 pm

A few more...

Title: Re: Drag Day, '08
Post by: Rennsurfer on March 17, 2008, 20:04:47 pm

NICE!

Really liked that early Ghia. I thought that the three piece bumpers & taller bumper guards didn't come into play till '59 or '60. Then again, I forgot most of that stuff. It's been too many years since I was behind a parts counter.

Title: Re: Drag Day, '08
Post by: speedwell on March 17, 2008, 20:07:41 pm

Quote from: DKK_Fred on March 17, 2008, 20:04:47 pm

NICE!

. Then again, I forgot most of that stuff. It's been too many years since I was behind a parts counter.

;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Drag Day, '08
Post by: Rennsurfer on March 17, 2008, 20:12:20 pm

Quote from: speedwell on March 17, 2008, 18:20:53 pm

very nice pictures mark & sarge
mark have you a web site with your pictures ???
those sexy 67 rocks 8) 8) 8)

rgd
fabs

Thanks, Fabian. To answer your question, no... I don't have the pics on a site. I actually took them for the people that couldn't attend Drag Day. I figured since this website is the best Cal Look one on the 'Net, I'd contribute. Unless you're referring to where I'm hosting the images, maybe?

Title: Re: Drag Day, '08
Post by: speedwell on March 17, 2008, 20:30:48 pm

Quote from: DKK_Fred on March 17, 2008, 20:12:20 pm

Quote from: speedwell on March 17, 2008, 18:20:53 pm

very nice pictures mark & sarge
mark have you a web site with your pictures ???
those sexy 67 rocks 8) 8) 8)

rgd
fabs

yes

Title: Re: Drag Day, '08
Post by: Rennsurfer on March 17, 2008, 22:00:49 pm

Fabian, just sent you the information via P.M. Hope that helps.

Title: Re: Drag Day, '08
Post by: speedwell on March 17, 2008, 22:35:41 pm

Quote from: DKK_Fred on March 17, 2008, 22:00:49 pm

Fabian, just sent you the information via P.M. Hope that helps.

receive it thx mark ;)
fabs

Title: Re: Drag Day, '08
Post by: Diederick/DVK on March 17, 2008, 22:38:36 pm

sarge, is dd_2312 the aronson replica by scott bakken?

you wouldn't happen to have taken more pics of it?? ;D

Title: Re: Drag Day, '08
Post by: speedwell on March 17, 2008, 22:44:37 pm

Quote from: 67-indeed/DVK on March 17, 2008, 22:38:36 pm

sarge, is dd_2312 the aronson replica by scott bakken?

you wouldn't happen to have taken more pics of it?? ;D

good eyes died ;D ;D

Title: Re: Drag Day, '08
Post by: Sarge on March 17, 2008, 23:04:32 pm

Quote from: 67-indeed/DVK on March 17, 2008, 22:38:36 pm

sarge, is dd_2312 the aronson replica by scott bakken?

you wouldn't happen to have taken more pics of it?? ;D

Yes it is...no, I didn't. One of these days, Scott's going to put that car back on the street...then, I'll take some pic's for ya! ;)

Title: Re: Drag Day, '08
Post by: 71CALRIPPER on March 18, 2008, 09:22:17 am

Made my morning these photos :)

Title: Re: Drag Day, '08
Post by: Eric Ellis (57HotrodVW) on March 25, 2008, 07:14:10 am

Here are a few of mine. I took a bunch more, which I'll post in an online gallery as soon as I have time to resize and upload 'em (if you haven't already seen them, Powder Puff pics are here (http://cal-look.no/lounge/index.php/topic,4393.msg66611.html#msg66611)).

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f346/57hotrodvw/VW/Drag_Day_2008/IMG_4247.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f346/57hotrodvw/VW/Drag_Day_2008/IMG_4061.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f346/57hotrodvw/VW/Drag_Day_2008/IMG_4086.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f346/57hotrodvw/VW/Drag_Day_2008/IMG_4162.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f346/57hotrodvw/VW/Drag_Day_2008/IMG_4065.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f346/57hotrodvw/VW/Drag_Day_2008/IMG_4224.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f346/57hotrodvw/VW/Drag_Day_2008/IMG_4291.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f346/57hotrodvw/VW/Drag_Day_2008/IMG_4356.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f346/57hotrodvw/VW/Drag_Day_2008/IMG_4145.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f346/57hotrodvw/VW/Drag_Day_2008/IMG_4329.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f346/57hotrodvw/VW/Drag_Day_2008/IMG_4302.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f346/57hotrodvw/VW/Drag_Day_2008/IMG_4151.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f346/57hotrodvw/VW/Drag_Day_2008/IMG_4096.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f346/57hotrodvw/VW/Drag_Day_2008/IMG_4195.jpg)

Title: Re: Drag Day, '08
Post by: Rennsurfer on March 25, 2008, 16:49:32 pm

Nice! Thanks for posting up more pics. I was more in the mode of looking for a car that day. I wish I would've have concentrated on taking more detailed shots, like I normally do. Oh well. I found a car, so I'll be back on track at the next event. HAHA!!

Nice angle on the take-off pictures. Looked like Robert K. Smith standing over by the wall from where these were taken.

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