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JimNolan

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Meltdown Drags Byron, Il July 19-21
« on: July 09, 2013, 09:41:17 AM »
Is anyone on the Forum planning on attending the Byron, Il Meltdown Drags on the 20th and 21st. I'll be taking my 57 Fairlane 410ci.

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Re: Meltdown Drags Byron, Il July 19-21
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2013, 07:23:11 PM »
There should be about 10 Ford Y block guys racing,  feel free to join us .  Mostly 55-57s.  We do match race with the club that puts on the event. It ends up being mostly a Ford vs Chev deal.. There is prize money for anyone who takes out a  "scrub"
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Re: Meltdown Drags Byron, Il July 19-21
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2013, 08:48:17 PM »
There should be about 10 Ford Y block guys racing,  feel free to join us .  Mostly 55-57s.  We do match race with the club that puts on the event. It ends up being mostly a Ford vs Chev deal.. There is prize money for anyone who takes out a  "scrub"
Tom Drumnand said the same thing. The scrub deal interests me also, Tom didn't tell me about that. I'd like to line up with a 57 Chevy 350ci. Jim

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Re: Meltdown Drags Byron, Il July 19-21
« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2013, 07:24:47 AM »
I may take a ride out there I will have to see where in am at with moving and all.....Jon

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Re: Meltdown Drags Byron, Il July 19-21
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2013, 08:18:40 PM »
I had been planning on taking my 56 gasser project but, family priorities have slowed the project and I will not be able to go this year.....
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Re: Meltdown Drags Byron, Il July 19-21
« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2013, 09:58:25 AM »
I may be able to drag my street Fairlane out there on Sunday, weather permitting.
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