Who’s on line? the DAILY ‘CHAT’ that never ends

[babycakesParticipant]

Hey Mike! Appreciate what your doing if you make it over to our ‘ole’ Dover
stomping grounds,to see what’s going on,and taking some pictures,also. In life,
you can’t stop ‘progress’,and can ‘thankfully’ rely, on our ‘Dover’ memories!!!….Pete.

[frank-j-majauskasParticipant]

Ok Guys, Mike Leroux and his family in their travels took a swing by the old
Dover Drag Strip site and took a few pictures. Apparently there was no sign
of activity or any construction on the property. Mike asked me to post the
pictures for him. Happy to do this for him!

Frank…

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[babycakesParticipant]

Two “BIG” THANK YOU’S” go out to Mike L. and Frank M. for placing these photos on the forum!
Much ‘appreciated’ guys! I too,sent Dino, copies also,that I got from Mike,with permission.
Not much change guys, it looks cold and lonely, like a ‘ghost town’, don’t it?
I wonder when productive construction will start???…….Pete.

[babycakesParticipant]

I forgot to ask? To the Dover guys who raced there cars this year,at the ‘Valley’!
How did you like the ‘newly’ repaved, track surface? Was it a lot better?….Pete.

[patinaParticipant]

I don’t know Pete, the MG always hooked up good. I foot brake it and only come out at 2500 RPM. It’s a little different with a clutch or trans brake.

Pat

[ricky-whiteParticipant]

Didn’t really notice any difference

[babycakesParticipant]

THANKS for your response guys, much appreciated! I thought perhaps it would have been
a little more traction, coming off the line,and a smoother surface, the rest of the 1/4
Pete.

[dinoKeymaster]

I’ll Check with some “locals” I know about what the Olivett College Is planning and when construction Begins..You’re right ..looks like a Ghost Town of a “Ghost Track”. The ‘millennials’ don’t even know it existed.

[babycakesParticipant]

THANKS Dino! Yeah, what’s missing on the ‘ole’ Dover grounds, is ‘headstones’,
as it portrays that ‘Ghostly’ look!… The ‘track’ was a ‘gift’ to us all,
back in the day,and never will be forgotten !!!….Pete.

[mlerouxParticipant]

I just watched a video on you tube , remembering John Andretti , and there was no mention of when he raced in NHRA , very talented driver , could drive anything ,,, mike ,,, Hi Pete ,,,

[babycakesParticipant]

HEY MIKE! Good to hear from ya! Well, just as it was looking towards ‘Spring’ up here, BINGO!
I woke up to 3″ of snow,so far,and 2″ more, still coming yet; then tomorrow,another 3″ to 5″ on
it’s way! This mixed with sleet,just what I didn’t order! But hey,we can handle it! All in all,
a ‘mild’ winter,I’ve had,up here,this year!
‘PATIENCE’ is the word! Like you, and the rest of us northern ODF’s , ‘countdown’ now, till April
when the ‘toys’ will soon come outa hibernation, and be lighting up some tires,once again!….Pete.

[mlerouxParticipant]

Hi Pete , sorry to hear your getting all that snow , all I got was freezing rain , I tried to get the newspaper this morning out by the road but I didn’t make 1/3 of the way before I had to turn back cause the driveway was and is all ice covered , the elevation at my house is 1300 feet above sea level , I talked to 2 people this morning on the phone that live at a lower elevation and they don’t have ice , at 3 pm it’s supposed to get to 36 degrees here so maybe it will start melting then ,,, Hi Sue ,,, mike ,,,

[patinaParticipant]

Anybody recognize this Anglia?

Pat

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[babycakesParticipant]

No Pat,don’t ring a bell ??? I know it sez ‘Cali’ Bros. below the photo. however, I
remember there’s was a B/G correct? I’m thinking Frank M. might have a clue, as he
ran an Anglia also,and may remember it? Whoever built it, did a beautiful job!!!
Good luck Pat, tracking it down Pat,sorry I can’t help.

Mike, round ‘2’ coming up! Freezing rain,and ice for now, later this afternoon into
tonight, 6″ to 8″ inches of snow to follow! At present,my walkway and driveway are an ice
skating rink! I gotta get the ‘cleats’ out,in order to get my mail box today!
Mother Nature not ready to give up winter so fast yet,I think!…..Pete.

[dinoKeymaster]

Hey Guys…Dino Here…Sorry been AWOL in posting…we are just Swamped at my Sign Shop,on top of doing all the Planning for the Dover Drags. As always …hundreds of phone calls…sponsors come,sponsors go ….that’s what fuels the budget to pay for everything. Here at shop 7 days .sometimes 9-10 hrs every day.Ollie still on board (Papasmurph) Only here 2 hours a day though. Plus we’re busy with  the http://www.dragstripsgone.com orders and shipping daily…Ollie runs that. Of Note … We have retired the Gasoline Alley (& Arties Party) at the Syracuse Nationals held every July. Long Story …But it was time for Artie & I ‘to move on” with new management there. We’ve  got some new stuff happening at The Dover Drags….Ames Performance ( Kevin Beal &  the Pontiac Guys) out of New Hampshire on board as a new sponsor…Kevin’s gonna bring the Tommy Grove Mustang Funny Car to Display. The AA Gassers of America(Jim Oddy’s Group ) back again with 6 blown gassers . Jim Sold the Junkyard Dog to Matt Nelson , Who’s coming all the way from Michigan with it, Plus He’ll bring to display Jim’s Original Austin . Jim will have his new Bulldog Austin and 4 others in the group. East Coast Fuelers Return with 6 front engined diggers And the Hot Rods From Hell Extreme Altered gang back with some new cars ! Our Funny car Field Will Feature 2 Nitro Pontiacs…Rocky Perrones “Screamin Eagle” and Keith Davidsons “Bits & Pieces”. A new Boston Challenger coming with a fourth car to round out the field. NETO and NODRAMA back also.If you’re in the Northeast …head to the Big E in March for Mark’s Motorsports Show.Lebanon Valley will have 80 ft. of display featuring Bruce Peterson’s N.Y. Earthshaker and tons of Dover Drag Strip Nostalgia Drags Info. I ‘Might” even show up…depends on finances and work schedule. If you know anyone that could benefit from the Northeasts Best Sponsorship packages …send them my way… “dough makes it go” and allows me to pack in more fun stuff. We’re Also bringing back our Event Booster Deal…To Be Announced Soon. One discount price to get VIP passes for Sat & Sun -T-shirts- Decal – goodie bag and VIP Tower access with catered Food on Sunday ( A/C Too) . Last years one Time Trial only on Sunday and backing up to original 76 year cut-off in Eliminators Fixed the running late .Worked perfectly. OUR final event Flyers will be done as soon as all sponsors are confirmed. I can send you a bunch-Need a mailing address.For Any info>>>>> Sponsors ….Race …Car Show…Vendors …I’m ‘always” here 9am – 8pm Mon -Sat & sundays most times 910-997-4444 OR dino@doverdragstrip.com or message me on facebook. WE NEED to dig out all the hidden DOVER ORIGINAL cars …Send Them to Me ..so I can mail them the package..They get the Same Drag Alley deal…VIP Passes for 3 ‘crew-T-shirt-decal & reserved Parking. We Might have (Finally) a Book Deal….Talking with Publisher now. “Thunder In the Hills”-The Dover Drag Strip Days … Plan on a massive group Photo shot of Former Dover racers at The Event  So BE THERE.Have Not given up on Historical Marker at the Old entrance…This is a “politics” procedure. Any Help with State Reps would be beneficial to get it done. As dealing with elected officials…it’s like getting a colostomy to get through to get any response. City-county-state -federal leads Will Be Followed up. Send Them My way.later dudes

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