Dover Drag Strip
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Our purpose is simple: To preserve and present, through images, items and memories, the history of one of the Northeast's most Legendary Drag Strip. Since 2008 ,we have operated the Tribute Website For Dover Drag Strip ( www.doverdragstrip.com) ,and gathered on our active forum, over 1500 former Dover Fans-Racers and those that share the passion for the Legendary track that operated from 1961 to 1976,in Wingdale,N.Y. That generated a concept to get the 'gang' back together and race again as in the old days. In 2009 we held our first "Dover Drag Strip Nostalgia Drags " at Island Dragway.The event was expanded to two days, just to get more social time. In 2010,we moved the 'party' to Lebanon Valley Dragway,were we have expanded the entire event to include visiting Nostalgia Groups .Plus, a big Rod & Custom Car Show was added on Sunday. Most detailed Info on the event and our giant collection of over 30000 posts and 4000 photos collected can all be accessed at the website. Our "store" page has authentic Dover memorabilia ,not available anywhere else. Our Facebook page is an extension of our efforts to find more original Dover "guys" and locate original Dover Photos and relics.
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Contact Me to Participate In the S&W Performance Group "DRAG ALLEY".nostalgia race car display...Free to Show...VIP Passes /T-shirt & Decal ! ...our way to honor those that have saved or restored the great old Drag cars. But you have to 'get on the list' to have credentials sent.We also Have the "DOVER ORIGINALS " display for real cars that ran Dover....Same Deal .Message me or send contact info to dino@doverdragstrip.com please Like & Share.
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We're Happy to announce ,the late Clem LaChance's famous Maverick has found a new home.It was unknown til this weekend just what would become of the car...But fortunately, Long time friend,fellow racer and well known competitor at Lebanon Valley Dragway-Kevin Bleakley is the proud new owner.Clem and the entire racing Bleakley family have roots racing at Dover.Both Clem and Kevin were annual racers at almost every Dover Drag Strip Nostalgia Drags ...Kevin shown here hooked up and ready to take the "Mad Frencheman" to its new home.
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...Confirmed TODAY...New Sponsor on board..for the Dover Drag Strip Nostalgia Drags.None other than THE Original M & H Racemaster ! So cool to have a New England based Drag Racing Product that Changed the course of the sport....From right in Watertown,Mass. ....the letters "M&H" stood for Marvin and Harry Rifchin. Marvin's a huge part of racing history, of course, but Harry was his less-well-known dad.Developed by Marvin Rifchin (the M in M&H Tire Co.) and his father Harry in 1957, M&H Racemasters were the first purpose-built drag racing tire. Although the original Racemasters had just seven inches of tread width, the structure and special compound of the slicks made a huge difference in performance. While the Rifchins and their M&H Tire Co. had already made a name for themselves in the New England oval track community, the duo was relatively unknown in drag racing circles. Budget-minded drag racers opted to run with recapped tires and spend most of their money on horsepower until a young drag racer made them all take notice. Using a set of M&H Racemasters, Don Garlits was the first to go 170 miles-per-hour… and then 200 miles-per-hour!
Dover Nostalgia Drags Booster Package
"Such a Deal' ! Deadline for Booster Donation is JUNE 15. http://doverdragstrip.com/product/dover-nostalgia-drags-booster-package/
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Watch for our new Track side Sign At Lebanon Valley...going up soon...
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....JUST "Some" of the original Dover cars,shown here in vintage shots,expected to race or display at the 8th Annual Dover Drag Strip Nostalgia Drags..one or two with a new paint job...the 55 gasser will be a clone ...but all in attendance with plenty of former drivers. Sept. 24-25 at Lebanon Valley Dragway..
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOVER DRAG STRIP....55 years ago Today the Track opened .Click on link for the great story...has 3 pages. http://www.doverdragstrip.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=2406
IT's Coming FEB.,2017 ...The FIRST full tilt 'period correct" ( REAL Nostalgia Funny Cars ! ) Nostalgia Event at Orlando Speed World Dragway....once we have it firmed up .look for it's own Face Book Page AND Website...I'll be coordinating the race and Rod & Custom Show...Just like the Dover Nostalgia Drags ...A two day Weekend...you northern guys better plan your winter trip now...Message me your availabilty : Funnies -Fuelers -Altereds-gassers -4-Speed cars- junior stockers .M/P, Old Skool please...it will be planned to have a year cutoff to be announced .Please copy and share.
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FLASHBACK FUN FRIDAY......"Remembering the Fast Track In the East...Dover"....From The Lee Valentine & Family photo Collection.
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Thought Id make it easy to get all our event info http://www.doverdragstrip.com/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=69&sid=e32352677694a5b5f598d5dd323a7a2b Our Forum has Tons of Subtopics at Event Topic...looks like this . . . .
Lebanon Valley Dragway
8th Annual Dover Drag Strip Nostalgia Drags RACER INFO...copy/print for reference or see http://www.doverdragstrip.com/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=69 LEBANON VALLEY DRAGWAY website -for lodging (Host Hotel info in previous post-scroll down) And Directions: http://www.dragway.com Sept 24-25 *SAT.-Time Trials, Fun & Grudge, test & Tune , GAMBLERS RACE -- NETO RACE --.East Coast Gassers Race ---Nenrda Race..Unlimited Time Trials..as many as you want ...up til 5pm. NO OPEN TRACK TEST & TUNE Pro & Super Pro Gamblers Races ( You must be 'classed' in a Dover Elim bracket or attending Group) *SUN - All DOVER ELIMINATORS & short time trail session for late comers -one day entries- NETO RACE- East Coast Gassers double points race-NENDRA race -Time Warp Parade -plus Rod & Custom Show -Dover Originals Display and "DRAG ALLEY" Powder Puff Race- KING OF THE HILL Elim. ...............Max Time trials -2...Time Trials 9:30am -12:30pm ...Eliminations at approx-1:00pm following Time Warp Parade * Gates/Tech open each day-8am...Free Parking & Camping on track property -Friday arrival OK ****$10 General Admission--Sat. ****$15 General Admission -Sun. *********Current and former military personnel with valid military ID card - FREE (individual only) On SUNDAY at General Admission Gate RACER INFO: .....$35. Car & Driver ea. day....$10. Crew/ea. day.-through tech lanes .....NO pre-entry...Come & Run The Old Skool Way-"Fun Trophy race-the way it was"..with the Dover Crew! 7 ELIMINATORS......."Run What Ya Brung"...ALL CARS IN COMPETITION SUBJECT TO CURRENT NHRA RULES ! ...ALL run 'Bracket Style' With desired Dial-in posted on window ...NO ELECTRONICS !.(except-D E-Dover Electronic). ........didn't have 'em then---No Throttle stops...Trans Brakes accepted !...SET ALL DELAY BOXES AT '0" DN---Dover New-----1977 and up...NO BOX ! (Will be policed) DV---Dover Vintage -Pre 1976 11:51-NO BOX and will be Policed*.... DM----Dover Modified-Pre 76 11;50 or faster-NO BOX and will be policed D4---Dover 4-Speed- All 4-Speed cars...Rods Too! DC---DOVER COMP- NO BOX & will be policed.THE PLACE for all the Pre 76 full body Modified Production types and all the Gassers-Altereds and rail Dragsters, ...........Altered Wheelbase 'A/FX', All Supercharged( A True 'Nostalgia' Elim.) D E ---DOVER ELECTRONIC///only elim-.Delay Boxes Allowed! Dover Bike -Remains the same -Race Bikes ONLY ....no street . *Casey-Feola Memorial KING Of The HILL Trophy ...6 Car Elim. winners battle it out Powder Puff Race ...just for the ladies RODDERS!........................."Street Rods" Welcome ! if NHRA legal-find your 'Slot" >4-Speed/Comp /Vintage ELIMINATOR WINNERS Receive Big Trophy,reproduction original Dover Style Metal Dash Plaque AND Elinimator Winner Jacket! ....Plus Sponsor Contingency wards to be announced. Trophys For WIN & Runner Up In Each Elim Bracket All Competitors Get "Competitor" DECAL *Special Dover Trophies for . TOP SPEED - OLDEST RUNNING DOVER ORIGINAL - LONG DISTANCE - AND Surprise Awards!
Just a reminder...over 4000 archived photos ...ALL Dover 61-76 at our Website ODF (Old Dover Farts) Historical Photo Collection. And check out the entire Forum http://www.doverdragstrip.com/odf/
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