{"id":13881,"date":"2015-04-08T09:41:53","date_gmt":"2015-04-08T16:41:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/?p=13881"},"modified":"2015-11-11T09:09:03","modified_gmt":"2015-11-11T17:09:03","slug":"vintage-drag-racing-returns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/vintage-drag-racing-returns\/","title":{"rendered":"Vintage Drag Racing Returns"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Headlining the 2015 lineup of Goodguys Vintage Drag Racing events is a return to Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky for the Goodguys 4th Nostalgia Nationals, September 18-20! The three-day festival of speed will feature drag racing in six open classes (including four classes from the Nostalgia Drag Racing League) as well as wild, electrifying exhibition groups including nitro-burning, ground-pounding Nitro Funny cars, the Ohio Outlaw Gassers and more!<\/p>\n

In addition to the Nostalgia Nationals in Bowling Green, three Goodguys Friday Night Vintage Drags are back this year as well. First up is a return to Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis, IN on June 5, a stop at National Trail Raceway in Columbus, Ohio on July 10, and the Friday Night finale, July 24 at Pacific Raceways in Kent, Washington. The Indy and Columbus Friday Night Vintage Drags also have new classes open to all years and makes of American-powered cars as well as a some 1\/8-mile classes. No matter what you race, there\u2019s a class for you.<\/p>\n

From Hot Rods to Gassers to Nitro Funny Cars, Goodguys Vintage Drag Racing has the excitement you want and expect!<\/p>\n

For all Racing and Tech Inquiries, Contact: Goodguys Race Director: Jason Bunker (925) 218-9154 E-mail Jason<\/a><\/p>\n

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Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n

Goodguys Vintage Drags \u2013 KENTUCKY<\/p>\n

September 18-20, 2015
\nBeech Bend Raceway Park
\nBowling Green, KY
\nwww.beechbend.com<\/p>\n

(270) 781-7634<\/p>\n

Race Classes (NDRL Tech Rules Apply):
\nPRO 7.0 Index \u2013 Front Engine Dragsters, Altereds, Funny Cars or Door Slammers 1979 and older
\nPRO 7.50 Index – Front Engine Dragsters, Altereds, Funny Cars or Door Slammers 1979 and older
\nPRO COMP – 8.00, 8.50, 9.00, 9.50, 10.00 indexes – Front Engine Dragsters, Altereds, Funny Cars or Roadsters
\nPRO GAS – 8.00, 8.50, 9.00, 9.50, 10.00 indexes \u2013 1979 & older door slammers. Must have working doors<\/p>\n

Sportsman Classes (NHRA Tech rules apply)
\nHOT ROD ELIMINATOR \u2013 10.50 & slower – Hot Rods 1954 & older. No electronics STREET MACHINE ELIMINATOR \u2013 10.50 & slower \u2013 Street machines 1955 thru 1979. No electronics<\/p>\n

Exhibition Classes: Funny Cars, Fuel Altereds, Outlaw Gassers, Nostalgia Gassers & More! Event Hours:
\nThursday 9\/17 \u2013 pit parking and tech 10am-4pm<\/p>\n

Friday 9\/18 \u2013 8am-5pm<\/p>\n

Saturday 9\/19 \u2013 8am-5pm<\/p>\n

Sunday 9\/20 \u2013 8am-3pm<\/p>\n

-Qualifying and time trials Friday and Saturday. Final eliminations Sunday.
\nBasic Tech Info
\nNo cracked windshields
\nNo short pants on drivers
\nNo tank tops on drivers
\nAll cars faster than 13.99 \u2013 driver must wear helmet
\n11.49 & faster cars must have 5-point harness and roll bar!
\nGoodguys Vintage Drags \u2013 INDIANAPOLIS<\/p>\n

June 5th, 2014
\nLucas Oil Raceway @ Indianapolis
\nwww.lucasoilraceway.com
\n10267 E US Highway 136
\nIndianapolis, IN 46234
\n(317) 291-4090<\/p>\n

Race Classes
\n(NHRA Tech rules apply):
\nVinage 1\/4 mile Race Classes – 1972 & older vehicles only!
\nHot Rod I \u201954 & Earlier \u2013 7.50-11.99 $500 win\/$250 R\/U
\nHot Rod II \u201954 & Earlier \u2013 12.00 & Up $400 win\/$200 R\/U
\nStreet Machine I \u201955-\u201972 7.50-11.99 $500 win\/$250 R\/U
\nStreet Machine II \u201955-\u201972 12.00 & Up $400 win\/$200 R\/U
\nComp (NOS & Electronics OK) 7.50 & Up $700 win\/$400 R\/U<\/p>\n

New This Year – 1\/8th Mile Racing – Pro and Super Pro – open to all years, makes and models of American cars and dragsters – $25 buy back time permitting.<\/p>\n

PRO 1\/8th Mile – No electronics 4.50-7.75 – $1,000 win\/$400 R\/U
\nSuper PRO 1\/8th Mile – Electronics OK – 4.50-7.75 – $1,500 win\/$750 R\/U Event Hours:
\nGates Open – 2pm
\nTech Opens \u2013 3pm
\nTime Trails \u2013 4pm
\nFinal Eliminations \u2013 7pm<\/p>\n

Admission Prices:
\nRace Car & Driver – $50
\nGeneral Admission – $20
\nKids 7-12 – $6<\/p>\n

Basic Tech Info
\nNo cracked windshields
\nNo short pants on drivers
\nNo tank tops on drivers
\nAll cars faster than 13.99 \u2013 driver must wear helmet
\n11.49 & faster cars must have 5-point harness and roll bar!
\nGoodguys Vintage Drags \u2013 COLUMBUS<\/p>\n

July 10th, 2015
\nNational Trail Raceway
\nwww.nationaltrailraceway.com
\n2650 National Rd SW
\nHebron, OH 43025<\/p>\n

(740) 928-5706
\nRace Classes (NHRA Tech Rules Apply):
\nVintage 1\/4 mile Race Classes – 1972 & older vehicles only!
\nHot Rod I \u201954 & Earlier \u2013 7.50-11.99 $500 win\/$250 R\/U
\nHot Rod II \u201954 & Earlier \u2013 12.00 & Up $400 win\/$200 R\/U
\nStreet Machine I \u201955-\u201972 7.50-11.99 $500 win\/$250 R\/U
\nStreet Machine II \u201955-\u201972 12.00 & Up $400 win\/$200 R\/U<\/p>\n

New This Year – Late model Classes – open to all years, makes and models of American cars and dragsters<\/p>\n

PRO 1\/4 mile – No electronics 9:00-13:99 – $750\/$450 R\/U
\nSuper PRO 1\/8 mile – Electronics OK – 4.50-7.775 – $750win\/$450 R\/U Event Hours:
\nGates Open – 2pm
\nTech Opens \u2013 3pm
\nTime Trails \u2013 4pm
\nFinal Eliminations \u2013 7pm<\/p>\n

Admission Prices:
\nRace Car & Driver – $50
\nGeneral Admission – $20
\nKids 7-12 – $6<\/p>\n

Basic Tech Info
\nNo cracked windshields
\nNo short pants on drivers
\nNo tank tops on drivers
\nAll cars faster than 13.99 \u2013 driver must wear helmet
\n11.49 & faster cars must have 5-point harness and roll bar!
\nGoodguys Vintage Drags \u2013 PUYALLUP<\/p>\n

Friday, July 24th, 2015
\nPacific Raceways
\nwww.pacificraceways.com
\n31001 144th Ave SE
\nKent, WA 98042
\n(253) 639-5927<\/p>\n

Featured Attraction:<\/p>\n

Race Classes (NHRA Tech Rules Apply):
\nHot Rod I \u201954 & Earlier \u2013 7.50-11.99 $500 win\/$250 R\/U
\nHot Rod II \u201954 & Earlier \u2013 12.00 & Up $400 win\/$200 R\/U
\nStreet Machine I \u201955-\u201972 7.50-11.99 $500 win\/$250 R\/U
\nStreet Machine II \u201955-\u201972 12.00 & Up $300 win\/$100 R\/U
\nComp (NOS & Electronics OK) 7.50 & Up $700 win\/$400 R\/U
\nEvent Hours:
\nGates Open – 11am
\nTech Opens \u2013 NOON
\nTime Trails \u2013 2pm
\nFinal Eliminations \u2013 5pm<\/p>\n

Admission Prices:
\nRace Car & Driver – $50
\nGeneral Admission – $20
\nKids 7-12 – $6<\/p>\n

Basic Tech Info
\nNo cracked windshields
\nNo short pants on drivers
\nNo tank tops on drivers
\nAll cars faster than 13.99 \u2013 driver must wear helmet
\n11.49 & faster cars must have 5-point harness and roll bar!<\/p>\n

Via Goodguys<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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