That meant it was in your best interest to nail down a combination that fit at the “top” of a given class (for example, an A/SA car that had a performance factor of 8.01 pounds). I raced an nhra pro/stock bike in the late 80's and early 90's. John Taylor sent me this “Hang Ten” photo recently of an early “USGP.” The 500 World Championship was known simply as “The Hang Ten” for the first five years or so. Your efforts are admired and respected. I know you are going to say that the numbers are fed into the computer and it crunches the numbers— BUT the results are NOT fair ! Drag Racing, How-To and Tech Tips, News, NHRA, Racing, Racing Tips (see 2004 to Now and Flying for Film tabs above), MX guys:  My dad rode his 650 Triumph TT bike up those stairs chasing Dick Mann. Dirt. (original 220 hp). I am trying to get ahold of Michael Brennan. Stock looks pretty good, doesn’t it? Notify me of follow-up comments by email. It was an atmosphere and collection of individuals like no other. Years later I got to race there doing motocross and the TT course for the Tankslappers Gran Prix and the A.M.A. I now own what is believed to be Sandy Belond's first dry lakes roadster. Damn shame about Carlsbad Raceway. I had a rush of some very fond memories from that time that I had forgotten until coming across this site. I even sent you one before. Brad put a Husqvarna tank on his Kawasaki. Years later, I had the honor of doing the eulogy for Sandy's wife, Ruth. The Bible promises that Jesus will come again. It was driven at Carlsbed in the 70’s, and the driver's name was Any chance of getting a decal or any other forms of memorabilia? I really was lucky to drive at Carlsbad, and I remember times there with great pleasure and nostalgia. took it upon himself to make a Donations for Honey’s Surgery Jar Since no one got the answer about Brad’s tank, here’s a better angle of it. The NHRA Stock Car Classification Guide is posted online, and it allows you to download a PDF with classification info for all accepted cars. I was hoping someone might be able to help me with some questions I have about it and some about Sandy. It goes on and on. to Davey Coombs’ opening words: David Duffy Paradise dragster at Carlsbad Raceway May 2002. And because of his life’s example, his legacy will live on in the museum and in our hearts. --Dave Martinez. Some of you may not know that Carlsbad Raceway is something of a phenomenon since it operated almost 17 years beyond its notice to vacate the premises. This in turn means the car must weigh more with the improved cylinder head. The Carlsbad Raceway Business Park now stands where we once raced. MX guys:  My dad rode his 650 Triumph TT bike up those stairs chasing Dick Mann. Thanks for the wake-up call, Jeff. I’m blessed that my cancer was found soon enough to overcome it. I even sent you one before. All cars are weighed with driver.”. Rocks. Class and classification weight are determined without driver weight. Proverbs 12:10 says, “A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal.” “It Never Rains in California...” It did in 1982 at the USGP! Each class has its own index. I am and will always be THE CZ GUY. Below is a 1996 picture of the ‘65 Plymouth Satellite my son and I bracket raced for many years at Carlsbad Raceway. It also means that cars like fourth gen SLP Firebird Firehawks with LT4s are not legal – even though they were generally available and actually produced by a GM vendor. Thanks! I kept a headlight from the ole International when the Raceway closed in Aug. 2004. My dad had the honor of doing Sandy’s eulogy. Okay we are on to Griff Jenkins. I hope your check-up went well. But it’s our shared belief in Jesus Christ that makes me give a confident AMEN! It's great and it hurts a little to miss it so much. in August of 2004 and there have been no races there since that time. Glen, thanks for taking care of Honey – you chose well. Anyone recognize the guy on the far right side of the gate (our left)? Some are still inquiring about current races at Carlsbad. David The pic of REX on a CZ (#24) is NOT '78 but is in fact 1975 where he led R.D. Tom and I shared things beyond a passion for motorcycle racing – massive Vintage Bike collections and cancer were two. Thanks to Roger Davis for this mid-70’s Motorcycle Road Race photo. I was lucky enough to race there a few times….including my SCCA drivers school to earn my racing license in 1983. Your efforts are admired and respected. The Raceway officially. Davey Coombs described Tom with the words – philanthropist, generous, loving husband, proud parent, genuine, kind, smart, humble and tough. Couple days later at the Christmas GP, Tom was announcing the race (for free). Thanks, Remember when we mentioned adding or subtracting weight? (above). Here’s a bit of memorabilia from Paul Hargis. Dude, this is so cool. The OTHER ridiculous, unfair disadvantage to us is the 305 Camaro (235 hp) in the same class as us continually dodging the horsepower hit by running a SMALL restrictor plate. Driving my '72 Chevelle down the 5 freeway was always a challenge because of the rear gear, but it was worth every moment spent on the highway to get to Carlsbad. I learned how to do my first burnout there. That’s class “break.” If you check the Rule Book, A/Stock Automatic has a weight break of 8.00-8.49 pounds, while AA/Stock Automatic has a weight break of 7.50-7.99 pounds. SSeveral racers chipped in. Again, both are Christ-like. Jeff. ‘Till then, MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and your family from Carlsbad Raceway, our staff, and our families! For many years he commuted daily from Orange County Airport (now John Wayne Int’l) to the dragstrip, landing under the SDG&E power lines that cross over the shutdown. SIXTEEN HP DIFFERENCE ? Joining AA does not mean to me the taking of perpetual vows of abstinence through years that loom ahead bleakly. But even so, two years before I achieved sobriety in AA, a friend told me not to come near her again until I had been sober for ten years. Thanks to John Taylor for the MX photo from 1970. What a talented and versatile rider! By chance, both his wife Chris and his oldest daughter Janet recently wrote to the Raceway, just ten days apart. Carlsbad Raceway is still actively in business. Everyone attempted to start calling it the “Bel-Ray” but the name never took. Any help would be greatly appreciated and if none is possibly thank you again for the wonderful memories. Then Datsun (later Nissan) became the primary named sponsor and “The USGP” emerged as the title everyone used since. He was there for a SCCA sports car race going on the same day but took time to photograph these “monkeys” on side hacks. I would go to Carlsbad with my dad for the outlaw motorcycle bracket drag race series. That “ol’ broken down hill billy” track was perfect for cutting teeth and learning the ropes of doing a proper run down a ¼ mile. They were always out there working from the beginning. Paul passed away in 2010. Thank God it didn’t hit a rider and that we got it off the track before it caused a crash. Thanks for maintaining the site, love the night pics of the area. He rode that bike in practice because his 1985 race bike was being worked on in the pits during practice. Photos are great to revive the memory. ‎Mud. Looks like they made it out of a DC-3 / C-47. The FS cars are COPO Camaros, Drag Pack Challengers and Cobra Jet Mustangs. You had a tight right and then that immediate 90* to the left before your final immediate right turn. This shot is just about the end of the first straightaway, just before the Hairpin. Essentially, there are two distinct groups of cars within Stock Eliminator: The traditional cars (anything from 5-6-7 Chevys to Hemi Cudas to 5.0 Mustangs ) and Factory Stock race cars. opened, and because I was covering a VW show in Denver for the magazine All cars within Stock Eliminator are classified by using the factory shipping weight, divided by either advertised factory advertised horsepower or the NHRA factored (re-rated) horsepower. To “fit” A/SA, the Camaro must now cross the weigh scales at a minimum of 3480 pounds plus driver. I'll try a better camera and have my dad go with me to do the flying next time. Then you were into the Far Section leading up to the Drop-off. I do say that as a term of endearment. Want to go class racing? ↓, Thanks to Gregory May for this photo taken from the 1/8th mile dragstrip grandstands before a late 1960’s Sports Car Race. The fans were dedicated weren’t they? thank you. We arrived late, but just in time to watch Marty Smith and Tommy Croft freighttrain around the track, then watched as the 500's started. Looks like a future world champ. Going through a bunch of old photos, we came across these prints of his high-school racing days. From the center of the horizon to the far right is where the USGP Uphill & Downhill were soon to be created. I’m proud and privileged to have had the experience… Much love and respect to Frank and Myra, the track staff and volunteers, and my fellow racers. The link is as follows: http://www.nhraracer.com/content/general.asp?articleid=46635&zoneid=132. Ron Lechien riding that 500cc Honda like a 125, pulled a big lead in 2 laps then swapped out. we would sneak down to your place to practice and tune. https://motocrossactionmag.com/tom-white-21/ 1974 Rex Staton leading Roger for 11 laps before the bike broke. Trucks. There’s a picture he gave me reminding me to wear it.”  “Doesn’t mean anything. That same identical engine (64-66) in a Chevelle is 217 hp. Shipping weights are provided by the Original Equpment Manufacturer. Back in the late 60`s, my Dad would take me to the drags and it was great!! I still have a chunk of the asphalt pit in m trophy case at home. It ran low 11’s with a mild (but stroked) 440. It’s not quite that simple. I’m so glad I found this site. ↓, Team Harley-Davidson – Carlsbad Raceway – 1966 AMA 100-Mile Nationals. This is a good time to point out that in the old days of class racing, cars were not allowed major weight additions or deletions. -- Mike, I was the one of the announcers for Racing Enterprises Motocross and an avid racer. For AA/SA it must weigh a minimum of 3262.5 pounds plus driver, and for B/SA it must weigh a minimum of 3697.5 pounds plus driver. That engine is factored at 233 hp. Tom White” in MXA. And that’s what made Tom tick – his strong faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior. By 1979, Bel-Ray was the only primary name sponsor. CZ Guy wrote: Whazzup Jeff? Fishing fishing Driving Racing Racing four versus Ferrari Wow. We used various versions of them from 1964 to the late 1970’s. Note the 4’x8’ sheet of plywood missing from the bridge. I am hoping that maybe you guys can pass along my request. Okay Okay and. We’ll get to that below). The year 1985 -- Mercedes Gonzales easily winning her motos in the regular (mens) 125 Intermediate class was a familiar sight. I appreciate your efforts in keeping the memory of the track alive. It's Saturday morning and I was waxing nostalgic for the line-up and the pit road and some Test & Tune action to pass the time on a day off. The #1 Plate (Bart Markel) didn’t conform to peer pressure and follow the crowd – John Taylor and I maintained those types of lines, and that particular "bump", on through the last MX. As Woody can tell you, I was a VW guy, that was there the day Carlsbad Thanks for keeping the history alive. I noticed there was NOT a full quota in super stock at the US Nationals, and I have never seen that before. Cars, parts and memorabilia.. ... - rare Model AA pick up truck - 4 speed manual - drive or show this quality Model AA Ford Truck!! this January when it was time to let her rest. Ditto with Advertised Horsepower.

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