Right on !! i remember talking to a guy also,,asked if he could come back and take more pictures and ask more questions but he never did come back...figured that was that..
By Bill Samuel www.quintecar.ca Clear skies and warm temperatures greeted the 1,000-plus fans at the season opener for Armdrop Drag Racing in Picton Saturday, May 19. “Couldn’t ask for nicer weather,” said Armdrop organizer Gen Conway. “We are very pleased with the number of participants and fans.” Drivers arrived from as far as North Bay to participate in the one day event. More than 100 cars and drivers were ready to put the “pedal to the metal”. Every aspect of the event, from staff at the gate to the finish line judge, was run by volunteers. Along with a great day of racing, fans enjoyed a Show and Shine of classic cars and motorcycles. Kingston and Belleville Police Services each sent one of their fine motorcycles for display.
Since earliest times, man has always competed to see who was the fastest. Whether it was on his own legs, with animals or piloting mechanical devices, many competitions for bragging rights and prizes have ensued.
For the competitors at Armdrop, just getting out there was half the fun. Many friendly rivals got the chance to see who was fastest. One of the highlights of the day was the father-son duel between Dave Grimmon, of Foxboro in his 1970 440-cubic inch, Plymouth GTX verses son Brad Grimmon, of Consecon in his 1977 360-cubic inch, Plymouth Road Runner.
“Brad’s car is sounding pretty good,” grinned Dave Grimmon. “We’ll just have to see how it goes.”
Later that afternoon the mantra “there is no replacement for displacement” would be proved once again. Brad Grimmon can comfort himself in the knowledge that he was not the first nor likely be the last driver to enjoy the view of the back of Dad’s GTX.
This is the third season for Armdrop Drag Racing in Picton. Originally started as a safe alternative to street racing, the event has continued to grow in popularity. The event is an old-school, arm drop start, ‘run-what-ya-brung’ drag race. Twenty dollars and a running car are the basic requirements for a driver to compete for a moment of glory. Currently, a second date is being planned for September with hopes of a mid-summer event date to be scheduled.
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Ya I think the three of them are going to be at a Canadian Tire near you .Autograph line starts in hardware. Too bad They have the fame but no fortune.Right Fatstax. Ed
Ya that's pretty much what I see when I run except there is nothing sticking out of my hood,it seams to take me about 10 seconds longer,definatly a different sound and there is usually another car someware in front of me at the end,other than that it's the same,sort of.That is a cool video Fast chev ,keep em coming . Ed
WOW, I'm going to have to buy a bigger hat now. Cool Chevy II you got there, Fast Chev. I all I saw after we lined up was your tail lights . The strip reminds me of the air strip in Cuba with all the grass growing through. It about that smooth too.
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