Speaking of what's happening in 2010, when will then banquet be held? I am really ready for some good company and fantastic eats like last year. That was one of the best banquets last year that I have ever been to. Good food (I have food skills) Good company (I am learning to play better with others..lol..) and a great place to race...Merry Christmas Ardmore Raceway park!
Joined: Mar 2008 Gender: Male Posts: 261 Location: Ardmore
2009 Year Review « Result #4 on Dec 17, 2009, 8:40pm »
As we look back years from now the 2009 racing season at Ardmore Dragway could be reflected one as the year of rejuvenation. Fans traveled as far away as Norway to witness the closest points battle in recent history, and the exciting special events that were held throughout the 2009 season.
The battle cry of the new generation was heard, Ardmore Dragway is here to stay. Racers were treated with many new amenities this past season. New pit area's, more lighting, clean showers, a fresh new look ,and a racing surface that produced back to back E.T.'s and reaction times.
Here is a look back at the 2009 memorable year.
March was the beginning of our fun drags and bracket racing season.
Despite a rainy start Ardmore Dragway's first special event was The Red River Shootout. It featured a battle between Texas and Oklahoma street racers, Stereo contest, and a Live stage show.
Ardmore Dragway racers also supported many city wide functions throughout the year.
Live Bands Pretty Pin Up Girls and Traditional Hot Rods were the main during the White Walls and Drags meet.
Ardmore Dragway also hosted stop two on the ODRA race schedule.
Beat the Heat, Guns and Hoses Tour made a stop at Ardmore Dragway during the month of August.
Also highlighting the hot August nights were the very popular Texas Volkswagen Racing Association.
Junior Dragsters was the buzz on August 29, young racers from Texas and Oklahoma packed the pits for a night of family fun hot dogs and great racing.
Hundreds of Nostalgia race cars thrilled the packed house of fans during the fourth annual Ardmore Hot Rod Reunion during Labor day weekend.
It took two attempts to put the 37th annual Cow Pasture nationals in the record books. The emotional roller coaster provided one of the best finals ever.
All of this plus car show's, motorcycle rallies, swap meets and old fashion arm drop races were just part the the historical 2009 Ardmore Dragway season. Unfortunately the 2009 season was not with out the loss of dear friends, Frank Reinnauer,Steve Russell, Gerald Ellis,Carolyn Burnette and others who accomplishments and dedication to be Ardmore Dragway will be missed.
The future is here at Ardmore Dragway thanks to you the racer, spectators and sponsors. Ardmore Dragway also wants to recognize it's staff. These guys and gals work the long days to put on the show week in and week out.
Rick and Brenda Carrell=Track owners Will Carrell=Track manager Danielle Belt=Front gate Jerry Ford=Track supervisor Robert Parker+Starting line crew Chuck Arnold=Staging control Geana Gaither=Tower crew Garvis Edwards=Tower crew Lonnie Foster=Tower crew Mark and Dian Hays=Concession's Kaci Wise=E.T. shack Tabbatha Farley=Track medic Buddy Watkins=Grounds keeper
Larger payouts ,more track improvements ,new,and exciting special events are just a few things in the works for the 2010 season............See you at the drags!
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Joined: Mar 2008 Gender: Male Posts: 261 Location: Ardmore
Sunday's model car « Result #8 on Dec 7, 2009, 7:49pm »
If you are a John Force fan, and I know there are lots out there. You would have loved Johns uncle. Gene Beaver. Uncle Gene ran a string of Funny Cars from Southern California named the L.A. Hooker...drivers included Dave Condit, Kenny Bernstein and John himself.
This kit is a revell 1/25 Mustang Funny Car kit, 2 coats of rubbed pearl yellow paint, and toped with Slixx decals.
Joined: Mar 2008 Gender: Male Posts: 261 Location: Ardmore
Christmas Party Time « Result #9 on Dec 7, 2009, 7:38pm »
Tis the season of Christmas parties and the first on this years list was the annual Era Texas Volunteer Fire Department/ North Texas Drag Racers Christmas Feast and Parade. This annual event is held at the home of Keith and Debra Bentley, long time Ardmore Dragway Patrons. The event includes a custom car show, a downtown Parade, lots of good Texas vitels, and Tall, Tall Tales that can only be told from the Lone-Star state. Despite the inclement weather at this years event, over a hundred people showed up for the noon lunch. Here are a few photos from this years crazy event.
The meal was prepared by Tucker Vaughn and Buzz Berry, these guys are great drag racers, but I am here to tell you the catfish and BBQ ribs were some of the best I have ever eaten. Two thumbs up from this Okie.
Now I am not for sure going on here, but John Grussel and mistletoe... well it can't be good.
You know there is a race story being told in this crowd.
Santa may be missing a reindeer this year.
Just a tease at the classic cars and overflow crowd at this years event.
A special thanks to our gracious host Keith Bentley.
Next stop the Texas legands of Drag Racing Christmas party, til next time, watch out for those reindeer and keep your wife away from Grussel and that mistletoe.