Armdrop at Picton.........May 17, 2014

wuga · PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ONT

Armdrop at Picton.........May 17, 2014

BAMBAM · WELLESLEY, ONT

Where is Picton Heights?

Gazoo · BADEN, ONT

At the Picton Airfield,www.armdropdragracing.com/.

-- Edited by Gazoo on Friday 25th of April 2014 10:49:53 AM

wuga · PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ONT

Picton Airfield is located just south of Picton. Picton is located 1/2 hour south of the 401 and Belleville. For those approaching from the east, you can come down Hwy 49. Those coming from the west can exit the 401 at exit 522, Wooler Rd and follow the Loyalist Parkway (Hwy 33). If you are coming from the Belleville area, just come down Hwy 62. More detailed directions will be posted and there will be signs to follow.

See you May 17

Warren

wuga · PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ONT

DIRECTIONS TO THE ARMDROP

Coming from west of Trenton
0. Take exit 522 (Wooler Rd) from Hwy 401
1. Start out going southeast on Wooler Rd/County Rd-40 toward Webb Rd.
5.7 km
2. Turn right onto Loyalist Pky/ON-33.Loyalist Pky is 0.2 kilometers past English Settlement Rd
11.9 km
3. Turn left onto Scoharie Rd/County Rd-1.Scoharie Rd is 0.6 kilometers past Henderson Lane
28.1 km
4. Enter next roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Sandy Hook Rd/County Rd-1.
1.9 km
5. Turn right onto County Road 10/County Rd-10. Bailey's Casual Dining is on the corner
0.4 km
6. Take the 1st left onto County Road 22/County Rd-22. County Road 22 is 0.2 kilometers past Ridge Rd
1.0 km
Follow County Rd-22 approx. 1 km to Airport

Coming from Belleville
Tale exit 543 from Hwy 401
1. Start out going south on ON-62/Front St N toward Bell Blvd. Continue to follow Front St N.
3.6 km
4. Turn right onto Dundas St W/ON-2/ON-62 S/County Rd-2.
0.7 km
5. Turn left onto Bay Bridge Rd/ON-62 S. Continue to follow ON-62 S. ON-62 S is 0.2 kilometers past Norfolk
21.8 km
6. Turn left onto Scoharie Rd/County Rd-1. Scoharie Rd is 0.8 kilometers past Wilson R
8.8 km
7. Enter next roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Sandy Hook Rd/County Rd-1.
1.9 km
8. Turn right onto County Road 10/County Rd-10.Bailey's Casual Dining is on the corner
0.4 km
9. Take the 1st left onto County Road 22/County Rd-22. County Road 22 is 0.2 kilometers past Ridge Rd
1.0 km
10. Turn left to stay on County Rd-22/County Road 22.
Follow County Rd-22 approx. 1 km to Airport

Coming from East of Belleville
Tale exit 566 from Hwy 401
1. Start out going southeast on ON-49/County Road 49 toward Old Highway 2/ON-2/County Rd-2. Continue to follow ON-49.
27.5 km
2. Stay straight to go onto Picton Main St.
0.04 km
3. Take the 1st left onto ON-33/Bridge St.
0.3 km
4. Take the 2nd right onto Union St/County Rd-8. Union St is just past Mortimer St
0.3 km
5. Turn right onto Church St. Church St is just past Portland St
0.2 km
6. Stay straight to go onto County Rd-22/County Road 22 to Airport.
2.2 km

Warren

wuga · PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ONT

A new wrinkle has been added to Armdrop racing at the Heights in Picton. As well as the event on May 17, a second event featuring Armdrop drags and Tractor pulls has been scheduled for June 21.

Warren

31 Blackrat · WATERDOWN, ONT

Warren is there camping there or nearby??

wuga · PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ONT

There is camping tent/camper etc at Sandbanks Provincial Park less then 15 minutes from the Heights.

www.ontarioparks.com/park/sandbanks

Since this is a long weekend, get your reservation in.

Warren

Lonemonk · VICTORIA, BC

I'll be there again this year! Always my favourite thing to do in May and Sept.

Flying in a week early to assist Dad with the Studebaker. We're hoping to run it this year; Didn't have seatbelts in September...

-- Edited by Lonemonk on Saturday 3rd of May 2014 09:10:28 PM

bluechev · PICTON, ONT

this is a must do event,we will be there on the 17th,also thinking the june 21 with the pulls will be a great time too,

wuga · PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ONT

DIRECTIONS TO THE ARMDROP

Coming from west of Trenton
0. Take exit 522 (Wooler Rd) from Hwy 401
1. Start out going southeast on Wooler Rd/County Rd-40 toward Webb Rd.
5.7 km
2. Turn right onto Loyalist Pky/ON-33.Loyalist Pky is 0.2 kilometers past English Settlement Rd
11.9 km
3. Turn left onto Scoharie Rd/County Rd-1.Scoharie Rd is 0.6 kilometers past Henderson Lane
28.1 km
4. Enter next roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Sandy Hook Rd/County Rd-1.
1.9 km
5. Turn right onto County Road 10/County Rd-10. Bailey's Casual Dining is on the corner
0.4 km
6. Take the 1st left onto County Road 22/County Rd-22. County Road 22 is 0.2 kilometers past Ridge Rd
1.0 km
Follow County Rd-22 approx. 1 km to Airport

Coming from Belleville
Tale exit 543 from Hwy 401
1. Start out going south on ON-62/Front St N toward Bell Blvd. Continue to follow Front St N.
3.6 km
4. Turn right onto Dundas St W/ON-2/ON-62 S/County Rd-2.
0.7 km
5. Turn left onto Bay Bridge Rd/ON-62 S. Continue to follow ON-62 S. ON-62 S is 0.2 kilometers past Norfolk
21.8 km
6. Turn left onto Scoharie Rd/County Rd-1. Scoharie Rd is 0.8 kilometers past Wilson R
8.8 km
7. Enter next roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Sandy Hook Rd/County Rd-1.
1.9 km
8. Turn right onto County Road 10/County Rd-10.Bailey's Casual Dining is on the corner
0.4 km
9. Take the 1st left onto County Road 22/County Rd-22. County Road 22 is 0.2 kilometers past Ridge Rd
1.0 km
10. Turn left to stay on County Rd-22/County Road 22.
Follow County Rd-22 approx. 1 km to Airport

Coming from East of Belleville
Tale exit 566 from Hwy 401
1. Start out going southeast on ON-49/County Road 49 toward Old Highway 2/ON-2/County Rd-2. Continue to follow ON-49.
27.5 km
2. Stay straight to go onto Picton Main St.
0.04 km
3. Take the 1st left onto ON-33/Bridge St.
0.3 km
4. Take the 2nd right onto Union St/County Rd-8. Union St is just past Mortimer St
0.3 km
5. Turn right onto Church St. Church St is just past Portland St
0.2 km
6. Stay straight to go onto County Rd-22/County Road 22 to Airport.
2.2 km

Keep a watch for these signs.

Warren

Seeker1056 · DOURO, ONT

I will be at both events - the first one with my Chevelle, the second one with my Pro Street Diesel truck and my chevelle, and heaven help me if it is ready my mercury gasser

wuga · PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ONT

If your better half isn't enthusiastic about you attending the Armdrop, check out this website outlining all the great tourist attractions found in Prince Edward County. We are one of the top destinations in Ontario. Come make a weekend of it.

www.pecchamber.com/

Warren

shag766 · FOXBORO, ONT

31 Blackrat wrote:
Warren is there camping there or nearby??

i have lots of room 20min-1/2hr out, if needed anyone.

wuga · PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ONT

Armdrop this weekend. Weather looks great for Saturday and Sunday. Going with some buds and will also have my motor home set up at the car show. It's a Hurricane and probably the only motor home in the area. If we're there, drop by and say hello. going out today and Friday to post signs.

Have fun
Warren

DaveM · ONTARIO

Just to clarify, buds= friends, or Buds = cold Budweiser's. Makes a difference if we stop by. wink

wuga · PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ONT

Both

Warren

Gazoo · BADEN, ONT

Saturday, and Sunday? I thought it was only Saturday. I'm still planning to go.

hemi43 · ONTARIO

I'm on the fence whether I'll be going or not. Have to go to Ottawa in the morning.

fatstax · COBOURG, ONT

don't be a wuss ill race you in my rat truck, ill even spot you a few feet.

DaveM · ONTARIO

I'm bringing my Go Pro's so we can get some onboard video to discuss and rag on for the next few months. The question is which vehicles to mount them looking back, and which to mount them looking forward. biggrin

Who's in??

hemi43 · ONTARIO

I'm kinda worried about the shutdown area. I only used 3/16 brake lines and I'm not sure if that is sufficient.
Any thoughts ?? wink wink wink

DaveM · ONTARIO

Are you worried that you will run into the back of the rat truck when he is slowing down? evileye

So camera on the front of yours?

-- Edited by DaveM on Thursday 15th of May 2014 07:36:35 PM

fatstax · COBOURG, ONT

I think cameras on both ends as you never know what can happen.

Don · PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY

First it isn't some short track like Shannonville, for instance. It is a full length WWII runway.
I was challenged today by some brave soul. I told him he better bring a telescope when we run. In fact I dont know how this new set up will work . I have only given it the 100 foot test.
don

-- Edited by Don on Thursday 15th of May 2014 10:11:29 PM

sasquatch · NORTH BAY, ONT

Re: "Better bring a telescope when we run":

Lol,, Good one!!

Gazoo · BADEN, ONT

hemi43 wrote:
I'm kinda worried about the shutdown area. I only used 3/16 brake lines and I'm not sure if that is sufficient.
Any thoughts ??

You'll be fine,... as long as the pistons in your rear calipers have a smaller surface area. confuse

34guy · MISSISSAUGA, ONT

Your drag racing,

Brakes will only slow you down!!!

is this a legitimate 1/8 mile biggrin biggrin biggrin

fatstax · COBOURG, ONT

I have a cement block on a rope I throw out the door when I want to stop.

DaveM · ONTARIO

1/4" or 3/16 " rope?

-- Edited by DaveM on Thursday 15th of May 2014 09:40:07 PM

Sacotu · COBOURG, ONT

only way hemi will go fast is in free fall.

hemi43 · ONTARIO

Sacotu wrote:
only way hemi will go fast is in free fall.

That almost sounds like a challenge to a race !!

Don · PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY

All my challenges come from similar weight cars with big blocks????????? So I get a real chuckle if I get lucky. I would prefer not to race old friends but some insist. Often it is my 246 cubes vrs 396 or 460 with all cars in and around 1700 to 1800 lbs with driver. Probably will retire soon for good but Picton , like Eagle Field in California (also running Saturday) is a very special deal and I feel honoured to take part. In fact they are now the only races I attend. When we are in the home, drooling on our bibs it will be the one we remember. And for those too proud to go, they will only be able to wish they had been there.
don

hemi43 · ONTARIO

Don wrote:
All my challenges come from similar weight cars with big blocks????????? So I get a real chuckle if I get lucky. I would prefer not to race old friends but some insist. Often it is my 246 cubes vrs 396 or 460 with all cars in and around 1700 to 1800 lbs with driver. Probably will retire soon for good but Picton , like Eagle Field in California (also running Saturday) is a very special deal and I feel honoured to take part. In fact they are now the only races I attend. When we are in the home, drooling on our bibs it will be the one we remember. And for those too proud to go, they will only be able to wish they had been there.
don

1700 LBS ?? Those aren't cars !! Those are go-karts !! biggrin biggrin

Don · PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY

Real race cars don't have doors.
Still I hear you. I was a doorslammer racer for many years. Last race car ran mid 11s and weighed over 2 tons. Now that my serious career is over and I am on coast the rail was easy to build and and the six cyl much more affordable. I would be dishonest though if I didn't now secretly wish I had done it sooner. However one must build what suits them and so I really have no prejudices to any form of car for dragging. I can appreciate the variety of vehicles that are attracted to the sport. And I would go further stating that you will find no more diversity anywhere then you will find at Historic Picton Airfield

don

-- Edited by Don on Thursday 15th of May 2014 10:57:26 PM

sasquatch · NORTH BAY, ONT

Sadly there are a few with swelled heads who won't race their cars due to not being able to cope with getting beat which bursts their bubble, instead of going out to have fun.
Saw this a number of times over the years.
The fun is what it is about.

shag766 · FOXBORO, ONT

hemi43 wrote:
I'm kinda worried about the shutdown area. I only used 3/16 brake lines and I'm not sure if that is sufficient.
Any thoughts ??

you wish that was an issue, lol

shag766 · FOXBORO, ONT

Sacotu wrote:
only way hemi will go fast is in free fall.

lol-lol-lmao. can i borrow that line.

Don · PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY

sasquatch wrote:
Sadly there are a few with swelled heads who won't race their cars due to not being able to cope with getting beat which bursts their bubble, instead of going out to have fun.
Saw this a number of times over the years.
The fun is what it is about.
I think you are right. I suspect it is one thing to get beat at the nearby track in front of a typical Race Day crowd with between 5 and 50 in the stands and quite another deal to get smoked in front of several thousand people. Also many of the modern racers don't seem to have the stomach to race heads up however spectators really enjoy it. However it is run what ya brung, heads up racing and you just pair up with who you want to run if you have a preference. Otherwise I don't really understand why anyone would avoid it. Some say no prise money. Yah like the few bucks you get for a win really makes any difference. When you pay only $20 to run, 5 to watch you are already a winner. Personally I just want to make a pass in my car. Sometimes I don't even know or care if I won or lost. Did the car work well, did the new carb pull, is the jetting right, Those are things I am thinking of. Sometimes a bigger engine car sees me going up and runs to get in line for an easy win against the little six cyl car. Occasionally they get their heart broke and I don't mind that.
BRAKES Now you were talking about brakes and it is BTW 1/4 mile track. Since building the rail I got in the bad habit of driving with my hand on the brake. I was a bit nervous and wanted to be sure I was ready to brake the instant I crossed the finish line. I developed this bad habit at the nearby track (pre Picton racing days)which is a bit short on shutdown. At the airport you don't have to turn off. You can go right to the end if you need it or just slow down enough to make a huge arcing turn onto the east west runway section, but at the other track is was all one could do to get shut down. Last year an old Racer friend turned photog B Willis took a couple of long range lens photos of me at speed. He gave me a couple and after admiring the shot I realized I had the brake on full at half track. Without thinking, the faster I went the harder I shoved. The throaty six can overdrive the brakes but it was definately a hinderance. I had to re-train myself and remove my hand from the brake and put both hands on the steering wheel as soon as I launched. The difference was astounding. Cars I used to run neck and neck with were now easily smoked by a huge amount. Stupid? Yes tis. Wait till you get old and gray. I was embarrassed to say at the least. I could see my arm was stiff and could see the guard for the brake lever in the photo. A quick check proved beyond a shadow of a doubt I had the brake almost fully applied. Cheapest performance improvement I ever made. One fellow had to try me twice after I cured this bad habit. I remember wuga tapping him on the shoulder and saying "You don't get it do you? It's over!" Still makes me grin just thinking about it.
don

flatblack55delivery · PORT HOPE, ONT

The Cobourg/Port Hope contingent will be gathering at the restaurant in Grafton between 8 and 9 and travell the slow leasurely #2 route. Everyone welcome to join us for a great day of racing . Ed

Don · PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY

It looks good here. Clear and Sunny
don

wuga · PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ONT

Cars on the way from Scarborough, meeting at my place and on to the Heights. Stop by the motor home. Gorgeous day.

Warren

DB Cooper · ONTARIO

Do they time the cars at this event or is it just a "flag drops, first one to the finish line wins" type race?

hemi43 · ONTARIO

DB Cooper wrote:
Do they time the cars at this event or is it just a "flag drops, first one to the finish line wins" type race?

No tree, no time slips.

hemi43 · ONTARIO

Highlight of the day !!

flatblack55delivery · PORT HOPE, ONT

What a great day. Met the rest of the club for breakfast,then the long tour to Picton.Fortunatly no Italian speeking bicyclest or Police with radar guns were involved this trip. Long lineup to get in but when we found a pit we were evidently very luckey to dicover we had waterfront property so no canopy in the infield now a lake . Amazing howmany 4x4 truckers think they can get thru anything. They provided the entertainment till the races started.Amazing how high a roostertail a 4x4duely about to sink in the mud can throw. Got started right away racing T.J. and Fatstax. Did ok, won a couple and lost a couple. The lines moved pretty quickly and you could race as many times as you wanted and whoever you wanted. I love this event because you don't have to wate for some pro to sweep every pebble and speck ov dust of the track.You just stage and watch for the armdrop .This event is for fun and not times ,if you are ahead of the other guy ,you win. There was every kind of hot car from all sections of the car hobby,rails,tuners,ratrods,hotrods,trucks,pro street, and Mustangs. Gawd I think every Mustang ever made was there,by far the largest group there was the Mustangs. There were quite a few O.R. members there . I met and talked to Don and his dragster,Fleet51 came and said hello, as did Lonemonk and his dad and there Stude,Chevyboy had his truck there,DaveM raced his Caddy,Hemi43 had his Do--Dod--Dodge there and seemed to do O.K.(I'll let him give his verson ).Of course The Ratlers were well represented by Fatstax,T.J,The Boy,Keith(70 Chevell)and me.Excellent day surrounded by friends and family. With any luck for the June event I will be able to race my son in his Roadmaster,and my grandson in his (you guessed it)Mustang.Looking forward to that picture. If you missed this one try to get to the next one, grassroots racing no egoes. Ed

Lonemonk · VICTORIA, BC

Had a blast as usual! As my dad and I were leaving, one of the main organizers flagged us down on a quad and said we had WON the best Drag Car trophy. We were pleased (and surprised) as hell....

Link to pics and Trophy: http://imgur.com/a/kIMys

Our car was the 1953 Studebaker. First time ever on the track (I did bring it last year to the pits). Certainly wasn't very fast, but we intend to do something about that.

Thanks to the Armdrop bunch for the Trophy. Very honoured! Really made our day, in addition to the normal excitement.

Also, wonderful to see FlatBlack55 again this year. I tried to hook up a race with him (And that might have been a reasonable match as well). With the four lanes they did this year, the opportunity to line up with someone in particular was less certain. (Although, i did like the multi-lane effect on the length of the line-ups.)

May not make the June one, but hopefully be back for September.

Lonemonk

-- Edited by Lonemonk on Saturday 17th of May 2014 07:40:01 PM

-- Edited by Lonemonk on Saturday 17th of May 2014 10:35:47 PM

Fordy Acres Car Farm · DORCHESTER, ONT

Looks like a blast!!! Glad y'all have fun!!
Rob your lookin' a little fat there (that is to say the engine is a little rich)

janies dirty 37 · SOUTH RIVER, ONT

Sounds like a great day for you guys. Congrats on the best drag car trophy.
Anyone that made it and enjoyed themselves were winners as well.

sasquatch · NORTH BAY, ONT

Rob your'e no slouch on the clutch!! Quite a holeshot you pulled on Ed!

Great run guys!!!