Hello racing junkies! My name is Brock and like all of you I'm a gear head. I'm currently in the process of putting my 70 Chevelle back together after my 540 chucked a lifter last fall. I'm having Nyes automotive handle the build and if all goes well, I will be slamming gears with my tremec 5 speed late this month. Will post pics as soon as my wife shows me how.

Hey y'all,

I've been lurking around here for a couple of years and figured it was time for me to become a little bit more proactive.

~Ron

Welocme Y'all ! Yep it's spelled correctly. Welocme ! It's from the big clumsy fingers language.

Mark yer tools ! :D :D

Hello from central IL.
 

Hello everyone, I'm Russ from Lexington, IL. I'll be retiring in the next few months, and I'm looking for a project car to build over the winter. I've always been partial to Nova's, 1968-72's. I've been out of touch so to speak for quite awhile, so I'm looking forward to jumping right in and getting my hands dirty, and any and all advice I can get along the way is greatly appreciated. I've been pricing enclosed race car trailers as well. My 24 year old wants to get into stock car racing next year but I think we'll start him out in the 4 cylinder hornet class and see how he does. You all have a lot of information on here, so I'm going to start looking for a Nova project car, a 4 cylinder stock car, and an enclosed goose neck trailer. That should keep me busy for a while. Take care and I look forward to meeting you all. Russ

Welcome retired! The Nova you picked is a very good move with tons of aftermarket parts available. Have fun with the site. :)

Welcome aboard !
re; hornet car. Go to the track you intend on racing at and see which year/make/model cars are running CONSISTENTLY up front. That'l' give you an idea of what works there. At the end of the season there will be a few cars for sale as the drivers are either building a new car for the following season or moving up a class. As usual, check these out thoroughly for build quality/safety/wreckage repairs, some will be ready for the crusher. Even though your boy is 'just starting out' you don't want a POS to start with and risk big disappointment. Circle track is a VERY high maintenance( for the car) sport. HAVING FUN is what it's all about, keep it simple and keep it fun.

PS; we are all picture junkies here on RJ so 'progress shots' are encouraged ! :D :D :D

Welcome Russ, we are kind of neighbors, I live just west of Bloomington!!

New Guy from Fort Riley,KS
 

I've been on the site for a while but never got into the forums. This is a great site. I'm building my s10 Blazer for the strip so I'll be around.

Hello -Board Members
 

Thank you for being part of this community as here to share knowledge about trailers for sale

newbe
 

heys guys! nice to hear newbe's are welcome to jump right in. I aint no racer from old but looking to build my 83 c10 shorty. Oh yeah....my name is charlie wizeldridge from Daytona Beach. I live in upstate ny right now due to employment. I HATE THIS WEATHER But atleast i see a nice pay check every week. anyway.... just bought a 9" rear and truck is headed for narrowed frame rails/4 link ect. I deff. gonna need some advice and direction on choosing parts. I just want to get the chassis and body complete for starters. truck has a tired 305/4 with headers. regardless of being tired the 305 is wimpy. I would like to go with 383 stroker staying in the street performance. I want to drive this truck more than i want to run 9's maybe after that faze i will want to go all out racing. I just finished a old school harley with big inch stroker engine. tons of cash into this bike. I may even consider selling this softail to finance building this truck...But then again i would have to pry my hands off this bike to do so. With that said...thanks for the invitation and hope to hear something good from you gear heads LOL.

NEWB
 

Just another hot rod junke, Frednecksburg VA

hello everyone
 

yep just wanted to add a few words here & introduce myself to everyone & hopefully i can help with some issues we all have & you guys can help with a few of mine as well

New to site
 

Hello new to site. My name is Lee. From the east coast, and love fast cars and drag racing. [/b][/quote]

Re: New to site
 

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Welcome Lee!
Nice to see some more noobies on here.
Grab a seat in the back of the bus and hang on :!:

Hello from Indianapolis..
 

Hello! Im Thomas B.
Here's my racing junk

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b87/s134/volvo/d2.jpg



Happy listing!

Anyone comin to the 500????? This weekend!

Hello My name is Tony. I live in the Minneapolis area. I just joined racing junk about a week or two ago. I have been looking at the Big 8 Late models for sale. I worked on one(was called limited late model) when i was in high school 10 years ago back home in WI. I currently work on my buddies Midwest modified dirt car. I am not sure how soon i plan on buying but would like to get a car someday soon.

How do I change my location for my forum profile?

New Guy
 

hello my name is Chris all this is a great place to talk to every one that is into the racing scene and learn from the ones that have been doing it for awhile. I'm here because I just started to do the drag race scene was doing a lot of street racing and that is not what I want got ticket for alot of speed so i'm going to be moving to Dallas fort worth and will need some help with finding the right car and what type of things that i will be in for with this type of drag car that i want to build or buy a roller so thank you guys for all your feed back and info that i get from you all. :o :o :o 8) 8) 8) :? :? :? :?: :?: :?: what would be some of the first things that you guys did when you started.

Welcome aboard, Matey !

First and foremost, we're all a bunch of friendly but crusty old, middle aged, and young guns with a WIIIIIIDE variety of experiences. We may tease you some times but just tease back. We don't mean no harm or hurt feelings.

- How old are you, Chris ? This is just so we have an idea of what generation of gearheads you are from and what you may have been exposed to as far as information.

- Are you a hands on do it yourselfer?

- Any kind of racing experience or hanging out with real racers ? Shops ?

- What brand of car are you desiring to stay with if any ?

- Front or rear wheel drive ?

New Guy
 

Hey thanks I'm 47 and been in the race seen for about 7 yr a lot of shop time and looking at a 67 camaro it is a drag roller that i'm going keep my eye on and hope it will be their in the next few months when i get the rest of the money plus some other things i am trying to figure out what type of engine i'm going to go with also. :? :? :? :? :? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

REPRESENTING WEST CENTRAL ALABAMA ROLLLLL TIDE ROLL!!!!
 

HI IM NEW AND LIVE IN TUSCALOOSA ALABAMA HOME TO THE #1 FOOTBALL TEAM IN THE NATION THE ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE!! IM GETTING READY TO OPEN A RESTORATION SHOP HERE FOR CLASSIC MUSCLE CARS AND TRUCKS, AND ANTIQUE VEHICLES. I HAVE 3 EL CAMINOS 68,71,72, A 68 442, A 67 CAMARO, AND A 73 NOVA. 4 OF THESE EITHER ARE BBCHEVY CARS OR WILL BE BBCHEVY CARS. 2 ARE 496 BBC STROKERS, ONE IS GOING TO BE A DATE CODED 427 YENKO REPLICA(CAMARO), ANS ONE IS GOING TO BE A .030 454 IN MY NOVA. TUSCALOOSA IS AN UP AND COMER IN THE RESTORATION WORLD.

Mike here. Started looking for parts and found the forum. 8)
Did a bit of off road racing in a class 5 unlimited vw baja. Sold that car, now building a vw to run the salt flats.
I am an open minded automotive (and bike) enthusiast and not brand specific. (and we have 2 cats and no kids)

Mike

Welcome to all you newbys !
Rule #1 - RESPECT everyone else, we will respect you
Rule #2 - ASK QUESTIONS ! The only stupid ones are the ones you don't ask.
Rule #3 - PATIENCE for answers. We all have experiences in a WIDE variety of venues and we all work so a specific question might take a day or two to get an answer to.
Rule #4- HAVE FUN ! You WILL be kidded a little but we will NEVER DIS you unless you draw first blood, then watch out :twisted:
SUGGESTION - Post pics if you can when seeking an answer, we are very visual and detail oriented and desire to help you as much as we are capable of.

Newbie
 

Hello my name is Brad and I am in Michigan, getting back in racing following a bunch of life.

Re: Newbie
 

Welcome Brad. Look foward to a bunch of fun! On another note, I hope you are doing OK with the weather.

NEW GUY
 

My Name is Roger hooked on drag racing for over 50 years. Currently have a 540 BB Dragster. Great site thanks!

Hi Roger and Brad, I see a lot of single or maybe double post counts on newbie introductions. I wish more guys would keep coming back.

Curtis

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Hey Tom
I am an oldie and a newbie; I have used R Junk for years and never joined the forum, so I thought I will mix in and see if I can learn something. I am not sure I am doing this right or if I am even in the right place, but I am sure you or someone else will say "Hey Dummy do this or go there.
I go my JT or Jack my user ID is jtortorete

Ya done good, Jack !
Mark yer tools and keep your work area tidy ! Tidy is SAFE ya know ! :D :D :D

Oldie but Newbie
 

Hey Brad,

I am am old time drag racer (50 some years), but I am new to the Forum.

I came back to drag racing, in 2008 after an 11 year break. Been Top Fuel, Top Alcohol, Top Gas, and super gas racing. Now I am IHRA bracket racing in TOP.

I race a 73/77 Chassis Camaro with a 632, glide, 12 bolt, weighing 2500 lbs with my big A-- in it. I am from Pgh, Pa. I have used RJ for years, and build glides on the side.

How long were you off, doing your life's work? What are you racing now? Where are you from? Good Luck, be safe!

Jack (JT)


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Re: Oldie but Newbie
 

Welcome Jack, its a great place here, hope you enjoy it....Al

HI my name is DAWN I'm A Racegirl since 5yrs old and now i'm racing SxS'S for Fun

Dawn I need to know what size photos to upload.
Thanks newbie Gary

Welcome Dawn!!

Hi everyone.

My name is Adrian. I work with PJ and the rest of the folks at RacingJunk as the GM, although I am based in our California office - not in MA like the rest of the folks. You might see me poking around here seeing where I can help to improve the new site for you.

I sadly don't get to the racetrack much, but I have a big Ford diesel pickup that runs in the mid 13's, and I try to get on my enduro bike and go out in the desert here as much as I can.

Welcome Adrian!!!
Keep up the great work, change is a good thing

Well Adrian, it seems you are open to making this forum user friendly, anyway, and being open to suggestions is really good PR.
Will you be a/the mod or will the previous guys continue in that capacity ?

The previous guys.
I'm only here to implement some of the changes from your feedback.

Welcome to the forum Adrain. Thanks for your help with the forum.

PS sorry about the Ford. Im a long ways away, but let me lnow if I can help! Lol