I spoke on the phone to Ralph and Sam Alix (had to cancel my plans to go with them ) And it sounds like those of us who are still sitting at home are missing out again. Lots of fun, food, racing AND I could hear that unique rumble in the background!

See you there in '08

       A  L  A  N   F  R  A  K  E  S   ~  Tulsa, OK    

We're back home. Great weekend. Gordon Payne and Gary Burnette won everything but the Wet T Shirt Contest. The Y blocks made a terrific showing in the Bracket classes and won the Bracket 3 on Sat (Gary) Paul Johnston won the '57 shootout. and Gary took the Y Block shootout. Hoosier and Bob Martin both have broken cars, hopefully cheap fixes. Lotsa fun, too much food and a lot of good natured ribbing. Saw some GREAT racing. Shoulda been there!  

Frank/Rebop

Bristol, In ( by Elkhart) 

Ok Frank, so WHO won the wet T-Shirt contest? Or maybe, we don't want to know! Sure wish I could have been there. Hopefully work won't interfere next year.


Jim (site owner)
'56 Club Sedan - Ted Eaton built 429 hp '292/318, '54 Sunliner - stock '302

Pegleg:

What did you do, take a nap after the racing?  Your memory is slightly cloudy.  Paul took 2nd in the '57 50th anniversary shootout.  Gordon took first by a reaction time tie breaker.  Billy Schwing came all the way from Phoenix to grab the third place prize.  That's right, thanks to some extra donors in addition to the participants, there was $130 to divvy up, paid three places.  Thanks to all who participated.

John

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"

Hoosier, so what did you break?



And anytime anyone wants to post some photos we are waiting around not so patiently!

       A  L  A  N   F  R  A  K  E  S   ~  Tulsa, OK    

Hi John,

I think your talking about the Gamblers Race.  It sure was a great time, I really enjoyed meeting every body and hats off to the Hutten's and Bob Martin for making the event extra special.

Paul J. - '57 E Code

Al:

Don't have it apart, but all indications are broken rod.  Made a noise at about the 1/8 mile and vibrated terribly.  Kicked it in neutral and coasted off the track.  When I tried to crank it, I heard a knock once per revolution.  After some discussions it was suggested I crank it over to see if the belts turn to check for broken crank.  When I did, it fired once.  So I got brave and started it, one cylinder was not firing and the vibration was terrible, even at idle.  Knock was gone.  5 pounds oil pressure.  I drove it up on the truck for the trip home.  Y's are built Ford tough!

We missed you again this year, but check with the Alix brothers.  I don't think anyone treated them poorly.

John

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"

I just got home.  9 hours to Atlanta.  It was great.  I'll be back next year.

bird55, How about some video?  I'm uploading to youtube right now!

Lawrenceville, GA

Great shot Charlie, give us more! Sorry too hear that the old girl broke John, but good time too build her back bigger and better. Good lord willing, I will be there next year.

Glen Henderson



Freedom is not Free

Letohatchee, AL

Hi guys, Got home 3:30 pm monday safely.Had a great time again. Congratulations again Gary.

Tom still feels bad about breaking Bob's car. Tickled to death how well the little blue truck ran,considering how awful it ran the weekend before.

Missed you and your car Jim. Lot of new y blockers to meet. Charlie, hope you get your truck running right.

How did the guys do sunday after we left about 4pm?

Count me in for a sunday shootout if Bob can pull it off.

  Dennis in Lititz PA