Flint racing

[12lives]

I'm going to Flint this July..lucky me!!!!! :grin:

Where is the race track, Milan I think?

- Bill :Do No:

[Roberta]

Yes, Milan Dragway!

[12lives]

Thanks Roberta, but where is it in Michigan?

- Bill

[Roberta]

It's about an hour south of Flint off US-23, Milan Dragway Web page (http://www.milandragway.com) They've done alot of work there, since going with IHRA last year. I haven't been there in a couple of years as the October invitational race with the Royal Pontiac crew, where they invite the Buicks and Olds to run against them has been the same weekend as the BCA Board Meetings. RV

[12lives]

Thanks Roberta!!! :TU:

- Bill

[JohnK]

Hi Roberta,

Got some questions about the race, and an observation to share.

First, the observation. I had time to catch up on some of my internet reading today, and read up on the BPG Nats thread over on the BPG Forums. As one of the BPG founders, I was interested in the possibility of hooking up with the BCA PD. But there's that nagging perception that the BCA is only into showing original cars, complete with bias ply tires, tar-top batteries, and tower hose clamps, and that there's no place for a modernized, modified, maintained driver. Recent example: I sent in my registration with the Friday race clearly marked and $25 included in the fee total. I get an email back saying I overpaid. I email reply that its for the RACE. I get a reply back that the spectator fee is only $5, and is collected at the track, and I'll get my overpayment refunded. E-gads! I email back that I am going to the track to RACE, not to WATCH. OK, registration is now straightened out. Geez.....

Now for the questions: I'm bringing the 64 Rivi, expecting to run 15's. Is the OEM lap belt ok for tech? No shoulder belts yet in a 64. Also, no overflow for the radiator in 64. Do I have to install one to pass tech there? (Oh my another bastardization) And the OEM battery hold down is a J-bolt setup, a NHRA no-no. Will that be OK? Basically, what are the tech issues we need to watch out for at Milan?

[The Old Guy]

The inspection at Milan willl be very lenient. The street cars that come to play will get a cursory look and unless they have a glaring problem, will be allowed to run. There will also be some very fast Buicks there , and we will make sure that they all are safe. This is meant to be an enjoyable outing, and to introduce the BCA members that are new to drag racing to the sport! :)

[70 gsconvt]

Do you know how they'll feel about convertibles with no roll bars running in the low 12's? I was wondering as I'd hate to drive all that way just to watch everyone else race. Thanks.

I've tried calling but all I get is their answering machine.

Phil

[The Old Guy]

Noone will ask you ,and if they do ,tell them it runs high 13s and they will not be keeping track of who does what. I don't think it will be a problem. My convert runs 13.0s and they have never bothered meat Milan :) :beer

[JohnK]

Joe or Roberta (or someone familiar with Milan) -
Will I need to take the wire-wheel hubcaps off to race? Or will they let me leave them on?

[Bobb Makley]

Joe

Have you heard about the VHT. I know that we talked about it at your place the other day. Just don't want to have Jeff haul all the way over there for nothing. Amy will be there ethier way. damn I wish I could come. Just don't let amy get to crazy and break somthing you know who will have to fix it :ball: :laugh:

[The Old Guy]

John, They may require you to remove those caps, as they are REALLY heavy! I am not sure though and you may get by with them.
Bobb, I talked to the track the other day, and they said that the track would be prepared for their Friday night race, and should be in good shape. With the amount of street cars and first time racers, I do not know how good the track will stay. Tell Jeff to bring the BIG DOG and hopefully the track will be good.

:beer :beer

[Smartin]

What day is all of this taking place??

[The Old Guy]

Friday July 25 !

The gates open at 10:30 AM and we race from 12 to 4PM .If we have a big enough turn out to pay the bill, and have some left, we will have a money race about 3PM .:beer :beer

[Smartin]

That means I have to start driving at 11pm Thrusday night:gt: :sleep:

Bummer I won't make this one!

[Stage2go]

Bill-I am lucky as I have booked 5 months ago a place at the Quality Inn in Davidson.BUT with Roberta and company able to get rooms for BPG members(so I'm informed)I hope more members decide to go.
There are some speakers that you may want to hear that are not on the BCA reg.forms.PLUS at the Flint airport there will be a B-17 and B-24 liberator and hellcat tank distroyer.Thurs.and Friday afternoon.(I hear some people will be able to go for a joy ride in the B-24)
Well,I have my car registered but am still searching for a quality low cost carrier to bring her back home.Still searching.
See youy all there!!!
GB:cool:

[W Machines]

Here is the skinny on Milan Dragway. Since your club has rented the track for Friday morning, the tech will be very leinent. Just have double springs on the carb. Battery with clamp, J-bolt is good. Catch can of sort for the rad. One can rig a pop bottle next to rad to catch coolant. Milan has made tremendous leaps with its track. It will hook. It hooks as good as Norwalk now. After 4:00pm there track opens for its regular T&T Friday program with a street class running for a 100.00

I also noted that BPG has Norwalk on July 31. The Oldsmobile Dick Miller Nats are Aug 1 through Aug 3.

I am going to attend the Flint 100th as a spectator. I am interested in Oldsmobiles sister company. Unfortunately with Olds demise, I will have to back another GM company and since Buick is the second oldest. Buick 100, Olds 106, Ford 100 too bad GM has made the Buick 100 as big as Ford did.
regards
WMACHINES (Mark Prince)
72 442 W30 Olds
www.streetrockets.com

[Roberta]

Well, it will be two special cars! The Buick Bug (1910, 622 cu in original Buick Racer car), and the Buick Blackhawk. They will run promptly at Noon, and then be put on display for awhile then they have to back in Flint for the rest of the afternoon. Don't miss it! RV

http://www.prewarbuick.com/Resource-326/1910-bug.jpg

[66_Buick_KId]

hey, anyone from the board stopping with the group from Seattle on their way to flint at the Hot Rod Cafe, i'll be there in the green GS thst is pictured in tmy avatar, would live to meet anyone from the board, hope to see you there:TU:

[Roberta]

The Seattle group is leaving Thursday morning with a stop in ID!
Check out this Link (http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=142893&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1) for info on all the caravans, dates, hotels and all that stuff is included, if you are not coming to Flint, this will give you the info to rendezvous with the caravans in your area! Where you can see some of the 1702 Buicks that will be in Flint! RV

[66_Buick_KId]

Yep, some locals here in North Idaho are meeting them and haveing dinner at Hot ROd Cafe, and i'll be there!! so any board members say hey, i'll be in the green GS, the one in my Avatar:beer

[66_Buick_KId]

Yep, they are meetin here in IDaho at Hot Rod Cafe fgor dinner, i'll be there in teh Green GS, say hey if you are there

[Steve Schlater]

Well, my buddy and I took the Buick to Milan last Friday night for test-n-tune and I must say that I was really disappointed with the track prep !!! After an oil down on the starting line, they would swipe the mop over it and would send the next pair down the track. No oil dry, no VHT, no nothing !!!!I think we could have hooked the car better on "wet leaves" then what we did there and that ain't no joke !!!!

See you Friday !!!!!