Thanks for the kind words. But couldn’t be done without all of us
348/409 NATIONALS AT DRAGWAY 42s ROCK N RACE JULY 6-9th, 2023
- Thread starter BRYAN FUGATE
- Start date
looks like check in is Thursday noon till 9. Gates open Friday at 10. Check their website to be sure.
Bob
Bob
Wishing you ALL a super fun and safe week-end at 42 and missing being there myself....will be there next year for sure!
I would like to thank all the sponsors and racers that make these events great. THANK YOU
Spent the night in the Walmart Astoria parking lot last night! Slept good!!! Waiting till noon for them to open the gates!!
Hopefully my tire issues are solved. Leaving soon and taking it easy. Just in case.
See you all soon.
Bob
See you all soon.
Bob
Gates are open to pull it it the track just have to wait until pay booth opens. Our spot is directly in front of you after you pay
Despite my best efforts, I just can't make it this year. Between baby coming soon and work I have been swamped. I had hoped to get away and enjoy some peace at the track but just not in the cards. Safe travels to everyone! Can't wait to see some photos and videos!
Thanks Ricky for a the update …..the weather looks like it’s fantastic
Here’s one I found on YouTube…….
I had a great time even though I had car problems . This group of guys and gals is the greatest. The weather was a bit shaky but all turned out well. Thanks Bryan for a good job organizing the event.
Bizkwik
Member
The 348/409 event at RockNRace was the first time I raced in that event. I remember hearing about the 348/409 events and always wanted to participate. W motors are in my bones. It’s the only motors that my father ever raced. He retired from racing in ‘88. Up until then my father, brother and I would wrench on them. It’s all we knew. As I got older, I moved on to traditional big blocks. We put together a 62 Impala with a big block Chevy. But the bones were still there. I started a family and kept racing big blocks and the occasional small block.
My father passed away a year ago, my brother passed away 2 months ago. This forced me to do what I always wanted to do, put a W in my ‘62 Impala. The car had been sitting in various states, outside, in the corner of the garage, shuffled around, etc. In may of this year it had a 6,0 LS sitting in it. It was a project we were determined to do. It made the most sense.
After losing my brother, I really got to thinking about the car. It had to have a W. During all this time, my son has been racing. He’s had a few cars, nice cars. Firebird, Malibu, Nova, currently a dragster. He’s a successful bracket racer. He’s never experienced a W motor. I wanted to change that. Life is too short to not experience a W motor. So it begun. It would have never been possible without my wife. She’s the true gearhead in the family.lol She took on extra shifts while we were working in the shop so we could afford to take this on. She is phenomenal.
We started this project to participate in the W race at Rock N Race. We ended up winning the W event. When I got the time slip after the finals and saw the Win, I broke down. I felt like my lost loved ones were there and pushing the car. Even now I get emotional.
I could keep going but I’ve bored you enough(Lol)
I want to thank my wife and son, and all the friends that showed up to help slam this thing together.
I especially want to thank all the W racers and especially Bryan for making us feel welcome.
I have ideas for next year. It includes maybe my son racing and my ‘59 Imp. I can’t wait.
Thank you all for everything.
My father passed away a year ago, my brother passed away 2 months ago. This forced me to do what I always wanted to do, put a W in my ‘62 Impala. The car had been sitting in various states, outside, in the corner of the garage, shuffled around, etc. In may of this year it had a 6,0 LS sitting in it. It was a project we were determined to do. It made the most sense.
After losing my brother, I really got to thinking about the car. It had to have a W. During all this time, my son has been racing. He’s had a few cars, nice cars. Firebird, Malibu, Nova, currently a dragster. He’s a successful bracket racer. He’s never experienced a W motor. I wanted to change that. Life is too short to not experience a W motor. So it begun. It would have never been possible without my wife. She’s the true gearhead in the family.lol She took on extra shifts while we were working in the shop so we could afford to take this on. She is phenomenal.
We started this project to participate in the W race at Rock N Race. We ended up winning the W event. When I got the time slip after the finals and saw the Win, I broke down. I felt like my lost loved ones were there and pushing the car. Even now I get emotional.
I could keep going but I’ve bored you enough(Lol)
I want to thank my wife and son, and all the friends that showed up to help slam this thing together.
I especially want to thank all the W racers and especially Bryan for making us feel welcome.
I have ideas for next year. It includes maybe my son racing and my ‘59 Imp. I can’t wait.
Thank you all for everything.
Now that is just great, good on you and all involved. And not a bad job of showing up, congrats on the win.
