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02-15-2015, 10:43 AM | #1 |
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The Race Of Gentlemen
From Wildwood NJ, and may be flathead related.
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Now that's what I am talking about. Perfect. Thanks for posting.
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I'm going this year, Oct 2,3 &4. Already have my room. For you Facebook guys
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If I remember correctly (??), there were write-ups in both last months issues of Hot Rod and Street Rodder.
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I have never attend this event. It looks like this year their planning on having it June 4-5th.
I also see tickets are $50 for the weekend. I assume that's to get you on the beach to watch the race - true? The other question I have is, I'm thinking of taking my 39 down (not to race). How is parking - do they have accommodations or an area for classics not in the race? Or do you advise to leave it home and take modern car down? |
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All of your questions are mine as well. We have some Fordbarn members who are also member's of the Oiler's, so maybe they will post some of the answers to these questions.
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03-07-2016, 12:18 PM | #8 |
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Any news on the West Coast TROG meeting at Pismo? I heard it was being planned.
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Here's the link to their site:
http://www.theraceofgentlemen.com/ I went to the first two and had a great time! Keep V-8ing and 4-banging!
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Hello! I'm a member of the Oilers Car Club. First of all, thanks for posting the video! (That's me at 0:12 seconds into the video above.)
The June 4th-5th event is in Wildwood NJ, like the past events. The $50 is an all weekend pass that gets you access to the Friday night Chopper party, with music and bikes. It looks like the bike party will be taking place a block or two away from where it has been in the past in an all new better location! Saturday is when the racing starts. Racers must be pre-qualified and there will only be about 100 racers. This is just about the most people we can fit in the pits and have time to pair up for individual runs. That means to participate in the driving on the beach, you need to get your submission in soon to secure a spot. Saturday night, there is a huge party on the beach with live music, circus tents, beer vendors, vintage lighting and a massive bonfire. Its really wonderful end to a great day of racing. Sunday will be bracket racing. It's an opportunity to pair up the best of the best with trophies awarded to the winning cars and bikes in the late afternoon. Start times each day are dependent on the tide tables. We start when the tide is going out, and we quit when the tide has almost covered the entire track. To park your 39 in the classic car section right outside the fenced in beach spectator area, please consider registering it with the http://customsbythesea.com/ website. Review their rules to see if you think your vehicle is a fit. There is lots of parking near the beach entries, and it's great to have your old car with you in the area, the evening events, etc. I think no matter what, having your old car with you at an event like this would enhance the experience. This is our first year at Pismo, and we plan to have a few different fun events up our sleeves. It will be a "first time" kind of experience at Pismo, so we will see what happens. We really have no idea what to expect, but you can guarantee that the feel and spirit of fun will match the success of the Wildwood events because of all the great people participating! Ultimately, we are working hard to make an overall visual experience that attempts to transport you back in time. We really try hard to hand pick vehicles, decorations, vendors, etc that are authentic to a time in the past. We love all the old cars, but can only physically accommodate what we can accommodate, but I guarantee you will love what you see! I look forward to seeing everyone there and saying hello! Now for another great video!
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I'm going just to see the 'Flag Babe' up close....
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Oh, and don't forget to see the new episode of "Americarna" on the Velocity network, this Thursday, March 10th at 9:00 p.m. EST for a great episode filmed at last October's The Race of Gentlemen. It will be a good one!
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Jason, thanks for posting all that info, sounds great to me.
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I've heard that the rules for race cars are not later than 1934, and engine not later than 1953. Does that mean the engine has to match car? Or can you use say 1952 Olds in a 32 Ford? Walt
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Thanks for posting I enjoyed that. Anyone know the name of the artist and song that was played during the clip?
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Are there any decent videos of this event? The ones posted here are all chopped up and with crappy musical sound tracks! Why not let the engines provide the music, show some complete races, and have longer than 1/2 second close-ups of the cars, bikes and engines?
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There are many videos on Youtube....... Mark
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Yes. Old hot rod technology not to surpass what was available in '53.
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Mark?? .... I always thought your name was Mike
You are right about the Youtube video's, plus I have seen 2 or 3 TV shows with coverage on TROG, which may also be avaiable on Youtube and other internet websites.
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Walt and Tim -
We aren't trying to break any 1952 NHRA drag racing records. We actually do not allow any factory overheads. I know that Olds and Cadillac had their first OHV in 1949 and the first hemi in 1951. But we are trying to stick to flatheads and 4 cylinders with some unique sprinkled in engines. We don't want people going 100 mph at the end of the beach and running over people sun bathing. This isn't an actual race track with perfectly flat pavement. it's a beach with sand formed by the ocean and cars doing passes. Two years ago, we had an amazing 32 3 window with a Hemi on the beach, mostly because the car was so awesome, the engine was overlooked by accident during registration, and there was no direct comparable car that could be a good race pair for this car. Everyone else had flatheads. So it was basically doing exhibition runs, but couldn't be a contender to win the class. The owner of that car since built another car with a flathead. So, to answer your question Walt, you can put a flathead in a Model A. You can put an OHV conversion on a 4 banger. You can build an Ardun Flathead. There will be a few vintage Offy's this year in an exhibition class. But we discourage the big horsepower stuff primarily for safety reasons. UPDATE I just spoke with the guys, and that will be a change on the soon to be up new website. No OHV engines newer than 1948 outside of OHV conversions to flatheads. (or vintage Offy's, or the early chevy, etc...)
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Thank you. I guess I spoke too soon. I was probably thinking of that Hemi car when I responded to Walt. Thanks for clarifying. Tim |
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i am going to Pismo!
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The Race Of Gentlemen in Pismo Beach
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the race of gentlemen ticketleap i cant post a link but google this
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so why do you think they are not going to have this event, there is alot on Facebook also
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Thanks for the link Brendan. I kept hearing about them starting a Pismo Trog, but could never get any info or verification on it. Guess you answered that. I don't facebook. But then, I don't text or have an I-Phone either. Still using my 1987 flip top. LOL. Sucks getting old.
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I don't get out much, but I gotta say this video makes me want to! Holy crap! What a cool scene and even cooler cars. Never seen anything like it.....Holy $#!^
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Yes, I hope so. Might have a conflict but will know soon. If I go I might drive my roadster. Thanks again Brendan.
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So, is that a knockoff of the TROG in Wildwood,NJ ?
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Same people who put on Wildwood decided to put one on in Pismo. I went to the first two and loved it!
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If anyone is interested I have a Race of Gentlemen project, 34 Ford 2 dr. sedan with all body patches installed except doors, good frame and suspension. Message me for details, thanks. Pete/Ct.
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