Dorchester dragway - Page 2

minytrker · 02-14-2010, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Wes Whittle

The Streetking? lol

LOL, he should atleast have his own reserved parking or something. He has to hold some kind of record there.

Ballaholic29414 · 02-14-2010, 03:57 PM

Streetking is the 2nd generation Dorchester Dragway champion. The first generation dorchester dragway champion has to go to Russell "the bull" Simon. That yellow truck he had back in the day was mean.

WWhittle · 02-14-2010, 04:54 PM

Yeah, Dorchester would have been dead as a doorknob the last 2 years if it wasn't for Darin.

Darryl Buckner · 02-14-2010, 08:44 PM

spoke to Curley and he said something to the effect that he was going to hire the guy that does the starting line in Rockingham, to redo their starting line. We all know the right lane hasn't been right since it was cut down last season. I know they were origionally going to reopen the last weekend or so of February, but he told me mid to late March, so I guess well see. As far as the Darin thing, he is a really good grudge racer, but if he quit coming to Dorchester, I think the financial impact would be minor. That place had alot of people before him, and I am sure it would continue..

WWhittle · 02-14-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Darryl Buckner

spoke to Curley and he said something to the effect that he was going to hire the guy that does the starting line in Rockingham, to redo their starting line. We all know the right lane hasn't been right since it was cut down last season. I know they were origionally going to reopen the last weekend or so of February, but he told me mid to late March, so I guess well see. As far as the Darin thing, he is a really good grudge racer, but if he quit coming to Dorchester, I think the financial impact would be minor. That place had alot of people before him, and I am sure it would continue..

No way- Dorchester is a grudge track and there would be no grudge racing if it weren't for Darin. If there is a race at Dorchester, he is in the middle of it, whether it's his race or not.
I hope they get the track straightened out so that there will be some more grudge races this year- noone wanted to do anything last year because the track was so shitty.

Mike · 02-14-2010, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Darryl Buckner

As far as the Darin thing, he is a really good grudge racer, but if he quit coming to Dorchester, I think the financial impact would be minor. That place had alot of people before him, and I am sure it would continue..

+1

I don't even know who he is.

chrisheltra · 02-15-2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

+1

I don't even know who he is.

+1

WWhittle · 02-14-2010, 11:24 PM

Do you guys think that Dorchester would draw the spectators that it draws if there was NO grudge racing? Of course, the answer to that is no. If there was no grudge racing at Dorchester, there would be about half the spectators.

And Darin is the only one that grudge races, or tries to get any grudge races up. That's all I was saying.

And Mike- he has the blue monte carlo that says "Streetking" across the windshield.

Darryl Buckner · 02-15-2010, 12:29 PM

Yes I do think the crowd would be there. They were 5 or so years ago before Darin showed up, and they will be there after he is gone. I remember watching people years ago betting in the stands on 2 random cars going down the track. Do I think the head count would be lower if no grudge racing was happening, yes, but do I think the track would close or be in financial jeopardy if Darin left, no. The track would be fine. I am one of the few that has raced at Dorchester since day one, and I have seen many money making races, and grudge racing is another class or trend to me. Like promods, and quick 8 cars. They all bring a crowd, but if they didn't come one weekend, the racing would still happen. Just my 2cents, based on facts.

Harry · 02-15-2010, 01:36 PM

I agree with Darryl. I have never gone for the grudge racing. I at times can't stand those jackasses pulling up to the line and having to have another argument about something they have already been arguing about for two hours and then having to do 10 burnouts and five dry hops.

Chillerman · 02-15-2010, 07:02 PM

Regardless of who grudge races there, it's makes no difference to me. I'm still going to race there. I agree with Darryl and Harry. People will come and go. Some of the crowd may go with them. Someone else will rise to the occasion of grudge racing and a crowd will follow them as well. I'm sure Dorchester will still draw a large crowd with or without Darin.

1iron · 02-15-2010, 07:48 PM

I am sure the guys on this site would still go but, a large part of the crowd is there for different reasons than us. Just look at the size of the crowd that gathers around when Streetking is setting up a race. The place comes alive. I love to watch grudge racing. I am just to tight with my cash to get involved.

Darryl Buckner · 02-16-2010, 06:54 PM

I like to watch grudge racing also, but to say the track would be in jeopardy of closing if not for grudge racing or better yet one particular person is crazy. Thats like saying Jeff Miles at Carolina would close if he didn't have grudge fest. BS..

Ballaholic29414 · 02-16-2010, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Darryl Buckner

I like to watch grudge racing also, but to say the track would be in jeopardy of closing if not for grudge racing or better yet one particular person is crazy. Thats like saying Jeff Miles at Carolina would close if he didn't have grudge fest. BS..

Carolina became famous due to the grudge action that goes on at that track (+ track prep).

Grudge racing is keeping most tracks in the south above water. You can hear a pin drop during a race a Orangeburg Dragstrip but when there is a grudgefest going on at Orangeburg you can hardly find a spot on the fence .

The Big Al · 02-25-2010, 04:39 PM

Let me give ya some history.

Years ago test & tune or even grudge racing did not happing.

Track operators thought it was a waist of time.

Otto Slawson back in the early 80's who operated Cooper River Dragstrip.
I personally talked him into opening up the track with no timing equipment for 2.00 a head one late night. It was a mad house.

Shortly after the Dorchester started the same.

Most don't know, for the first few years Dorchester was private. The Delee boys used it for them selves and friends and that was it.

Now back then, street racing was big! Very big!

We street raced on the road in-front of Cooper River drag strip, we knew no one would call the police over noise!

It lasted for some time.

Al

__________________________________________________ ___

Door slammer racing was born from grudge racing, and one of the first "GRUDGE" races held was at Orangeburg. Jimmy Pie from Chas, Sc & Gaffney Boys, from upstate had a grudge run.

And this is where the no rules big engines started.

Back them 500cid was huge! NHRA was forced to allow the 500cid engine because IHRA Pro Stock was more entertaining and did not have CU limit.

Anyone ever hear the story about Ricky Smith in Gainesville made a qualifying pass against Bob Glidden with his IHRA engine he called "Brutus"! And NHRA was livid!
And they threated to ban Ricky for what he did. Making the king of the sport look bad.

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02-14-2010, 08:44 PM	#4
Darryl Buckner The Top Dog Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,318	spoke to Curley and he said something to the effect that he was going to hire the guy that does the starting line in Rockingham, to redo their starting line. We all know the right lane hasn't been right since it was cut down last season. I know they were origionally going to reopen the last weekend or so of February, but he told me mid to late March, so I guess well see. As far as the Darin thing, he is a really good grudge racer, but if he quit coming to Dorchester, I think the financial impact would be minor. That place had alot of people before him, and I am sure it would continue.. __________________ When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty. Thomas Jefferson

02-15-2010, 12:29 PM	#9
Darryl Buckner The Top Dog Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,318	Yes I do think the crowd would be there. They were 5 or so years ago before Darin showed up, and they will be there after he is gone. I remember watching people years ago betting in the stands on 2 random cars going down the track. Do I think the head count would be lower if no grudge racing was happening, yes, but do I think the track would close or be in financial jeopardy if Darin left, no. The track would be fine. I am one of the few that has raced at Dorchester since day one, and I have seen many money making races, and grudge racing is another class or trend to me. Like promods, and quick 8 cars. They all bring a crowd, but if they didn't come one weekend, the racing would still happen. Just my 2cents, based on facts. __________________ When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty. Thomas Jefferson

02-15-2010, 07:02 PM	#11
Chillerman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Goose Creek Posts: 1,232	Regardless of who grudge races there, it's makes no difference to me. I'm still going to race there. I agree with Darryl and Harry. People will come and go. Some of the crowd may go with them. Someone else will rise to the occasion of grudge racing and a crowd will follow them as well. I'm sure Dorchester will still draw a large crowd with or without Darin. __________________ 88 Mustang LX mild 302, no laughing gas, and the rest is secret. Best 1/8th 7.843 @ 87.98, best 1/4 12.427 @ 111.20, best 60 1.601 89 Mustang LX wheels up @ Pinks All Out

02-16-2010, 06:54 PM	#13
Darryl Buckner The Top Dog Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,318	I like to watch grudge racing also, but to say the track would be in jeopardy of closing if not for grudge racing or better yet one particular person is crazy. Thats like saying Jeff Miles at Carolina would close if he didn't have grudge fest. BS.. __________________ When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty. Thomas Jefferson

02-25-2010, 04:39 PM	#15
The Big Al Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Newton, NC Posts: 42	Let me give ya some history. Years ago test & tune or even grudge racing did not happing. Track operators thought it was a waist of time. Otto Slawson back in the early 80's who operated Cooper River Dragstrip. I personally talked him into opening up the track with no timing equipment for 2.00 a head one late night. It was a mad house. Shortly after the Dorchester started the same. Most don't know, for the first few years Dorchester was private. The Delee boys used it for them selves and friends and that was it. Now back then, street racing was big! Very big! We street raced on the road in-front of Cooper River drag strip, we knew no one would call the police over noise! It lasted for some time. Al __________________________________________________ ___ Door slammer racing was born from grudge racing, and one of the first "GRUDGE" races held was at Orangeburg. Jimmy Pie from Chas, Sc & Gaffney Boys, from upstate had a grudge run. And this is where the no rules big engines started. Back them 500cid was huge! NHRA was forced to allow the 500cid engine because IHRA Pro Stock was more entertaining and did not have CU limit. Anyone ever hear the story about Ricky Smith in Gainesville made a qualifying pass against Bob Glidden with his IHRA engine he called "Brutus"! And NHRA was livid! And they threated to ban Ricky for what he did. Making the king of the sport look bad. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yihjoWV-pVc ÔÇ£The bitterness of poor quality & service remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgottenÔÇØ Last edited by The Big Al; 03-01-2010 at 11:23 AM.

02-14-2010, 03:57 PM	#2
Ballaholic29414 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 395	Streetking is the 2nd generation Dorchester Dragway champion. The first generation dorchester dragway champion has to go to Russell "the bull" Simon. That yellow truck he had back in the day was mean.

02-14-2010, 04:54 PM	#3
WWhittle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 3,899	Yeah, Dorchester would have been dead as a doorknob the last 2 years if it wasn't for Darin.

02-14-2010, 11:24 PM	#8
WWhittle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 3,899	Do you guys think that Dorchester would draw the spectators that it draws if there was NO grudge racing? Of course, the answer to that is no. If there was no grudge racing at Dorchester, there would be about half the spectators. And Darin is the only one that grudge races, or tries to get any grudge races up. That's all I was saying. And Mike- he has the blue monte carlo that says "Streetking" across the windshield.

02-15-2010, 01:36 PM	#10
Harry Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 3,321	I agree with Darryl. I have never gone for the grudge racing. I at times can't stand those jackasses pulling up to the line and having to have another argument about something they have already been arguing about for two hours and then having to do 10 burnouts and five dry hops.

02-15-2010, 07:48 PM	#12
1iron Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,014	I am sure the guys on this site would still go but, a large part of the crowd is there for different reasons than us. Just look at the size of the crowd that gathers around when Streetking is setting up a race. The place comes alive. I love to watch grudge racing. I am just to tight with my cash to get involved.