All Ford Event@ Byron Dragway, Byron, IL

I am in the works setting up an all Ford race at Byron Dragway. Right now I am looking at July 10th as the day for the event.

$30 Street: 13.00 and slower

$50 Pro: 12.99-quicker "no box class"

$50 Super Pro: 10.00-faster "box"

$65 10.5 tire non power-adder heads up race

$65 10.5 tire power adder heads up race

$65 Big Tire heads up: Any Ford powered vehicle with a tire width wider than 10.5"

Heads up classes will be run on a Pro-Tree.

Pay out will depend on entries in each class.

If you race in more than one class you must pay entry fee for each class you race in.

Those are the proposed entry fees listed.

I am gonna check with local Ford dealerships and see about getting some sponsorship maybe some Ford Racing apparel to the winners. Not sure though in this economy.

I will confirm the date with Ron and BJ and will post if this will for sure be the date,

What is the reasoning behind the 10.00 cutoff in Pro? It counts me out

Are you running faster than 10.00 without a delay box? The reasoning was an assumption that 99% of the guys running 9.99 or faster are running delay boxes. Just trying to set up fair classes. Feel free to email me bigblok86gt@yahoo.com. Nothing is set in stone as of yet, I am trying to make things fair and have the best turn-out possible although I realize I can't taylor to everyone. The top three classes are bracket classes.

No Box... I run mid to low 9's

Are you both bracket racers? Things are not set in stone yet so they can be changed. The more feedback I get the better it will be. I have this posted on the other site and feedback is limited, this is the first event I have planned but I want to make it as attractive as possible for all of us.

I am also looking for a possible cameraman!

Are either of you planning to run in the heads up classes?

I run high 8's No Box at NMRA columbus last year and plan on going faster this year. But,I really don't understand why there would be a cut off just because of low ET,because most of the Box guy's won't pull there boxes anyway to run non delay.

bbf-falcon wrote:I run high 8's No Box at NMRA columbus last year and plan on going faster this year. But,I really don't understand why there would be a cut off just because of low ET,because most of the Box guy's won't pull there boxes anyway to run non delay.

^ What he said ^

I bracket race and run Open Comp so no delay box allowed in my car.

That being said, I'm not sure I could make this event and since I can't carry a sidearm through Illinois, not sure I'd want to go anyway

But it does sound like a fun event and I wish you the best of luck.

I have changed it so you would fit in the class as I am sure there are others that fall into same category. Thank you for your imput! Please feel welcome to come up and join us.

Where is Byron located?

342g wrote:Where is Byron located?

Have you ever seen the wheel stand competition at Byron? It's on the show called "On The Edge" Good stuff

It is in Byron, IL close to the nuclear power plant pretty decent grounds and good track and great atmosphere. Ron Leek and BJ are great guys and keep things family oriented and respectful.

Just got off the phone with BJ and emailed him the plans so I should hear back soon and know an exact date.

I hope this thing happens. There's a few peeps that are on my embarrassment list, lol.

It is gonna happen for sure Ron and BJ are both enthusiastic about it as well I. Just gotta set the date.

Can you make it in the fall?

It is kinda looking like it may be later in the year right now the day I had wanted has the Chicagoland Buick Club running that day and not sure how well it would work out with that going on and an All Ford Race at the same time. I am gonna work on getting it scheduled for next year yet this year to avoid this next year. BJ has been very busy lately so I have not gotten a confirmed date yet. I am sorry for that and like I said I will be planning one for next year yet.

yellowhorse7 wrote:I hope this thing happens. There's a few peeps that are on my embarrassment list, lol.

Am I on that list???

Sorry guys I do not have a confirmed date yet. Gonna corner BJ the next time I am at the track and hopefully get an answer.

The date will be August 28th ladies and gentlemen. Got to send BJ the details on the classes but look for a flyer to be posted soon on the Byron Dragway website. Now that I have a date gonna work on getting some sponsors for prizes to the event.

Eric if your still looking for a Photographer, here's the one that does the pics at NLR.
http://www.artactiongraphics.com/CONTACT-US.htm

Mike

Not looking for a photographer I was hoping maybe someone would be able to and willing to video tape the event, but thank you.

sounds like a good time.

I am confident it will be.