2011 Flashlight Drags

**ModularMike** · 03-02-2011, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by Martin0660

I might have to make the run up there for this.

w00

**JPerilli** · 03-02-2011, 12:34 PM

Ill probly go to them just look for a 96 bright tangerine convertible mustang gt you cant miss it its so bright

**shockstang** · 03-02-2011, 10:28 PM

That's a long haul for me, but I want to go at least once. If I like the track, probably more. Anybody have experience there? Does it hook? How is the overall facility? I only have Steel Valley and PRP to compare it to.

**Martin0660** · 03-02-2011, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by shockstang

I only have Steel Valley and PRP to compare it to.

If you mean Sunset, picture Steel Valley without all the nice stuff ;)

Here is a picture from the Starting line ...

I've seen wheels up pictures from there when it's prepped for racing so ...

**Ares** · 03-02-2011, 11:05 PM

LOL looks more like some Outlaw track...or is it?

**Martin0660** · 03-02-2011, 11:07 PM

Originally Posted by Ares

LOL looks more like some Outlaw track...or is it?

Sunset bills itself as the birthplace of bracket racing ... It is not sanctioned.

**SK360** · 03-02-2011, 11:10 PM

Sunset looks awesome... Pretty much closest to the street

Can't wait

**ModularMike** · 03-02-2011, 11:26 PM

I have a feeling that sunset will be the best racing yet.

**ccoyle0103** · 03-03-2011, 06:19 AM

Originally Posted by cemnt guy

will be at sunset for sure, 15 min from my house!

WoooHooo...x2 on that one!!

**AdamantiumSilvr** · 03-03-2011, 07:55 AM

Wooww that startin line pic looks like its from ancient times!! lol

**PaceFever79** · 03-03-2011, 09:11 AM

Mercer, there's a blast from the past................

I remember taking my first pass (ever) at Sunset, 1979, age 17

My 67 Mustang, 351C 4 speed, 150 shot (pretty crazy street car for back then)

Back then Mercer was outlaw racing, run what you brung, no tech,

OPERA music blaring as they served sausage & peppers in the snack shop!

Here's some history I dug up of that old relic!
http://www.cruisintimes.org/cruisin/...news&Itemid=50

**cemnt guy** · 03-03-2011, 09:40 AM

hell good chance i was there that day lol.now they sell fries and burgers all cooked out side on grill. costs my son and i a total of 10 bucks to get in and eat for both of us. not a good track but u will have something to talk about

**Quik83Z** · 03-03-2011, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by Martin0660

If you mean Sunset, picture Steel Valley without all the nice stuff ;)

Here is a picture from the Starting line ...

I've seen wheels up pictures from there when it's prepped for racing so ...

At least Sunset has a scoreboard unlike Steel Valley.

**Martin0660** · 03-03-2011, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by cemnt guy

not a good track but u will have something to talk about

I put Steel Valley (Friendship Park) in that same category. For Steel Valley, it's also resonable prices, so many thing wrong with it you cant count them (Uphill, crown, rough, etc), but in the end, I've left there with a smile on my face every time :D I usually look for an excuse to get out there once a year anyway.

First time I was there .....

Me (to owner that was taking money) ... where do I go for tech?

Owner ... I assume you have raced before?

Me ... Yes

Owner ... Then I assume you have what your car is supposed to have, put your name on the card and turn it in at the tower.

Originally Posted by Quik83Z

At least Sunset has a scoreboard unlike Steel Valley.

Those was new last year (I think it was last year, if not during the one before).

**Mater** · 03-03-2011, 12:08 PM

I went one time with my daddy when i was younger! Its neat!

**bgblockelcamino** · 03-03-2011, 12:15 PM

exctied new place to try. never been there.

**03 OW SVT** · 03-03-2011, 03:40 PM

I gotta get some miles on my car so i can come to the first Sunset Strip FLD's

**Quik83Z** · 03-03-2011, 05:51 PM

Funny thing though about Sunset....if I remember correctly, my timeslip had only ET....no MPH.

**AdamantiumSilvr** · 03-03-2011, 06:34 PM

Ahh sooo this is the Mercer 1/8 mile strip?! Cool, I was their as a wee young lad to see my dad's buddy Mark Claypool run his Plymouth Arrow. He also took me for a mild pass down it too, which was awesome goin for a ride in a real Drag race car! Its ran 7s in the 1/4 then!
Btw the FLD's site got updated, and its the most race dates I've seen yet!