Drag Racing in Woodburn

This weekend was a special race weekend at the Woodburn Dragstrip. Friday night was the Street Legal Drags & we used the oportunity to try out Riley's car w/the borrowed clutch...it didn't work out so well since it was different that her previous clutch. The new one arrived at the house Friday, just after we left, so Riley had to limp along all weekend on the borrowed clutch. She didn't do real well, but this was the practice weekend for the upcoming Division Finals which will be held in Woodburn. Her car ran just fine, but wasn't doing well at all launching from the starting line. Correct clutch & she should be golden for the Finals.

Gregg was also racing this weekend. He went out 2nd round on Saturday which was just a test & tune day for the big cars, and also 2nd round during the All Ford Dragrace, Show & Swapmeet race. But, again learned some things he needs to know for Division Finals, so it's all good. Both Gregg & Riley qualified for the "Race of Champions" during the Finals!

Doug & Michelle were along for moral & tech support. Doug helps with towing Riley & helps Gregg keep the cars working. Michelle helps in the pits with Riley and does the photography, still & video, of Gregg & Riley running.

Here's our new trailer set up. Gregg built a rack that we hang Riley's car on & the we drive the quad under it up to the front of the trailer & then Gregg parks his car behind the quad and under Riley's car. You can just see me under the front of Riley's car on the tie down/brace for the front of the dragster.

Here are some Falcons from the show. Falcons are popular cars in the Kirby household, both Gregg & Michelle have owned several. We currently have the 64 Falcon convertible and then Gregg still has his high school car, a 64 Falcon Sprint. Doug just bought a 62 Falcon Ranchero that he's thinking of turning into a drag car for him to race next year.

Doncha' just love the color of this Torino? I do. It was a long weekend & we were all glad to get back home yesterday.