Hi,
My name is Donny Triplett
On May 14th we are having our first annual El Camino club get together. We have reserved Confederate Part in Belton. We are expecting between 50 to 80 members and their rides to show up. Some of us are talking about holding a grudge match on a burn out contest, also others are interested in doing track timing. (E.T.s)
My question is 2 part, one are you interested in becoming involved in it? Since this is our (first annual) meeting we expect to grow it each year.
We belong to and on line El Camino Club with over 18,000 members world. 250 or so just in central Texas. Here is a link to our site.
http://www.elcaminocentral.com/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=50&day=2011-5-14&c=3
The second parts is can you work out any discounts for club participants and if so or not what would your charges be?
As stated we would like to hold a burn out contest where the audience cheers for the best.
So any input or thoughts would be great.
You can respond by Email or phone after 7:00P.M. @
Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely
Donny Triplett

Good Job Donny Lets see what happens :You_Rock:

Yea buddy! I get to run my baby down the track again!:nana2:

Great..thanks for taking this and running with it. :beer:

I assume you contacted the drag strip that Harald had recommended?

Where would this be going down at in Texas? Is there gonna be an official race or prize for the fastest pass?

It would be nice to do a French Quarter Mile for a change without worrying about Interpol catching you.

Count me in for two "Morning Call Donuts" also :nanawrench:
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I am sure its the Temple Academy track. It may only be 1/8 mile now, not sure. Just set your expecations accordingly, its nothing like Ennis.

I am sure its the Temple Academy track. It may only be 1/8 mile now, not sure. Just set your expecations accordingly, its nothing like Ennis.

I need at least an 1/8th mile just to burnout Triple D :nanawrench:

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Where would this be going down at in Texas? Is there gonna be an official race or prize for the fastest pass?
It would not be fair if you bring your car out to race us! lol Dont make me bring out my uncles pro street Chevelle!

WTG Donny, this is turning out to be a really great time. Keep us posted. :You_Rock:

GREAT JOB DDD I hope we are able to get the track time
that way nobody gets in any trouble while we have our lil smoke em if you got em contest:beer::You_Rock:

It would not be fair if you bring your car out to race us! lol Dont make me bring out my uncles pro street Chevelle!

Bring your Uncle's Chevelle!! I ain't scared!! Mine is just a regular ole El Camino like everyone elses. Seriously though will it be a real race or just an exhibiton thing?

Bring your Uncle's Chevelle!! I ain't scared!! Mine is just a regular ole El Camino like everyone elses. Seriously though will it be a real race or just an exhibiton thing?

I'm pretty sure its exhibition."Regular ole El Camino"? Suuuurrrreeee! I see you're doing wheel stands in your "regular ole El Camino". I might get him to let me drive it. I just have to trailer it there and back since its not street legal. I drove it around last year and a cop pulled up next to me in traffic and asked if that was a parachute on the back. I said yes,im just taking it back to the shop right now. lol:nanawrench:

I'm pretty sure its exhibition."Regular ole El Camino"? Suuuurrrreeee! I see you're doing wheel stands in your "regular ole El Camino". I might get him to let me drive it. I just have to trailer it there and back since its not street legal. I drove it around last year and a cop pulled up next to me in traffic and asked if that was a parachute on the back. I said yes,im just taking it back to the shop right now. lol:nanawrench:

Hell yeah. I drive mine around too but I don't have a chute. Where is this track in TX? I will be in Denton this weekend for a race.

First here is his responce
Howdy Donnie – We got your e-mail yesterday and will be discussing how to best include a trip to Little River Dragway for your El Camino Club in the next couple of days and will get back with you asap. I bet a little side trip would be a good treat for your Club. If you look on your map, you’ll find that there’s a nice cruising road (FM 436) that goes from Belton directly into the center of the town of Little River-Academy. The track is just south of town on Hwy 95 after a long bridge over the Little River. For folks that havn’t ever been to Little River Dragway, the classic old dragstrip should be quite a treat. There’s already one of the Track’s Saturday Nite Fever programs scheduled for May 14th which should bring a nice crowd of cars for your club to enjoy the evening with...
...Expect a call from Robert “Hutch” Hutchison.
Best – Red Roberts

Now the deal
$10.00 to get in and $5.00 per run. I haven't did a drag before so I hope thats a good price?
Also Woody and my burn out contest is free, we have tp pay to get in but nothing for me to shame him!!!!!:nanawrench:
What do you think?
Donny

:You_Rock::beer:DUDE I CANT WAIT SOULD BE A BLAST PUT IN FOR TIME OFF TODAY:smileyb:
NOW AS FOR WHO SMOKES WHO WE SHALL SEE :poke:
WE GOT TO FILM THIS ONE FOR SURE
WOODY OUT:beer:

So how many plan on using the strip at Belton. I myself have never done a time trail before so it sounds cool to me.
The only bad thing is I usually win my races by being the craiziests not the fastest?
If you don't want to run I'll bet it will still be a blast watching the others tearing it up?
Donny

Count me in. I have never made a pass down a strip before but it's on my bucket list. If nothing else it will give everyone else something to laugh at.
:driving:

Man it would be sooo cool if we all pulled out of Belton on FM 436 headed to the strip in force.
Five bucks a pass sounds like a great deal to me, can't wait. Even for those to scared to run their baby down the track it still should be an event worth watching. I will definitely be bringing my camera and plenty of fresh batteries. I don't care if I have the slowest Elky there I wouldn't miss this for the world. My hats off to all you guys that have gotten behind this to make it happen.
:You_Rock:

Excellent!! Glad to hear that the track is receptive to our little idea. So, it seems we now have a show, swap meet, burn out contest, and grudge match drags. Now, why on earth would anyone not want to come to this???:texas:

I'll do it..never made a pass on a real drag strip, and as centex said, it's on my bucket list as well. My wimpy 305 will not set the world on fire, but I'll be smiling the whole way down the 1/8th mile anyway.:nanawrench:

i will warn you it can be addicting. hopefully you guys have a great time. remember my first pass in my el cmaino went 20.1 lol now i run half that!

Just a few racing tips DDD. Don't use the burn out box because you just end up with a lot of crap on your tires. Don't wait for the tree to turn green, leave on the last yellow, and last. Don't floor it leaving because you'll probally endup going up in smoke (i know i do) try to soft peddle it a bit comming out of the hole. Good luck and have fun!!! and remember........"If you don't break anything then your not trying hard enough".:beer:

I just do my burnout, pull up to the line, hold the tranny brake and hope for the best!! Seriously though it is alot of fun and I am sure you will enjoy it no matter how fast or slow it is.

What will be the price if SteelBeast makes a run leaving his nuts and bolts all over the drag strip?

I'll make sure he is behind me in line :poke:

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I'll run, but only with a xmas tree. Non of that "hand-waving" stuff... I can do that on the street.

Can someone take my run pics for me? I'm sure it will take longer than 11 secs for my wife to figure out I'm gone.

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The shame will be to all would fall prey to a (pink) El Camino!!!!:nanawrench:
Donny

I don't intend on tearing mine up but I don't plan on holding back either!!!
Drive it like you stole it!!!:nanawrench:
Donny

DONT PLAN ON IT EITHER
ITS A LONG DRIVE LET ALONE TOW BILL
HOWEVER AS FAR AS SMOKING DDD
ITS A DONE DEAL
PUN INTENDED
WOODY OUT:beer:

Not sure if im going to run my new engine down the track just yet. My girlfriend says dont do it.

Not sure if im going to run my new engine down the track just yet. My girlfriend says dont do it.
Yea I agree with her. I'd hate to see that pretty little stroker get toasted by a pino rattle trap!!!!:poke:
Donny

hmmm u need at least 500 miles on it before u nail it hard homie:beer:

hmmm u need at least 500 miles on it before u nail it hard homie:beer:

Yeah that's not true. Let it eat!

2 things, first I don't believe that’s a brand new motor? :dontknow:Second if it is I've always been told to break in it just like your going to drive it. I did that to my 74s crate motor and it did fine?:dontknow:
Donny

Well count me in, probably will fall prey to the pink-o-mino but what the hell? Be a lot of fun anyway. I probably won't be beat by everybody?:texas:

Don't worry about Pinkameano...when Donny's not looking, we can bolt a few manhole covers to the bed floor and give him about a 200 lbs. weight penalty just for being pink. :poke:

2 things, first I don't believe that’s a brand new motor? :dontknow:Second if it is I've always been told to break in it just like your going to drive it. I did that to my 74s crate motor and it did fine?:dontknow:
Donny

It's fairly new. It has about 1000 miles on it.I did put NEW parts on it though.
Be careful Donny. You saw how i had this engine up my sleeve. Dont think i dont have anything else. Remember,a street racer doesnt tell all his secrets.

Hello Donny this is Chris I spoke with you last night on the phone about those seats Sorry i didn't get back in touch with you got a little busy.ill hit you up later Thanks

Not sure if im going to run my new engine down the track just yet. My girlfriend says dont do it.

When ever does a girlfriend say "to just do it"?????????????

LMAO

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Donny, you folks making all us here on the East Coast wanting togo racing!! Great effort. All be care ful. Dale Stevens

I anit saying the (pinomeano) can get out of it's own way, but I'm upping my AAA to 200 miles coverage just so I can give it all it's got!!!!
Woody your going down dude!!!!!:poke:
Holdem till they blow!!!!!:nanawrench:
Donny

I anit saying the (pinomeano) can get out of it's own way, but I'm upping my AAA to 200 miles coverage just so I can give it all it's got!!!!
Woody your going down dude!!!!!:poke:
Holdem till they blow!!!!!:nanawrench:
Donny

Make sure you race me first. I dont want any excuses. (Oh,my tires wont grip.,My brakes dont work,or My car is pink!) NO EXCUSES!

One grudge at a time, just wait grass hopper your turn will come!!!:poke:
That is if you can stay awake long enough!!!:poke:
Donny

I will be awake since I already took a couple days off work for this.

I hear a bunch of Big talk ,Doing a burn out on the street IS nothing like running down the track, and dont sleep at the Lights YOU will loose ! Dont look at the person you are running with ,while you are looking at them you will see there tail Lights, Yes i have been down the track many times won and Lost, have not run My Elky Oh by the way My Killer engine goes in this sat and my New custom bult Revmax Converter just got here :cool2: Not always whats on the Outside Its what is hiding under the Hood
See you all Soon !!! I can see right now there are going to be MANY:buttkick:its all in Fun !!! :nanawrench:

I'll tell you guys right now I ain't racing no woman.
We all know a true Southern Gentleman always lets a Lady go first. :nanawrench:

Is this still going to happen? If so do we need a helmet? If so will a motorcycle helmet work?:texas:

I have no information on this event, Mark, other than it's supposed to be scheduled for after the Belton event, or sometime around 7 pm. Donny has made all the plans for the Drag strip event................Ken :beer: :texas:

Contacted them this morning, Here is their reply!!!!

Hey Donnie – Little River Dragway is VERY street car friendly. Usually if someone comes in with a vehicle that is legal on the street, they have no problems running with us. All the Track Rules are posted on littleriverdragway.net
...AND – If you’d send me few photos of the El Camino’s that your club has that would be representative of who’s dropping by, I’d like to include them on the track’s website along with a little greeting to the club. Also, we can make arrangements to have the burn-out contest that was mentioned before. We can do that on the track’s regular burn-out area where it would be controlled, safe as possible and insured.
Looking forward to hearing from you – Best – Red Roberts

O.k. So I'll look at the site but it seems to be good to go!!!!:nanawrench:
If you want me to send a pic of what you'll be driving Email me a pic to
DTRIPLETT1@VERIZON.COM (DTRIPLETT1@VERIZON.COM) and I'll forward them. Don't be bashful, If I can run a Pink El Camino you can run anything!!!:poke:
Let me know
Thanks
Donny

Link!!!
http://littleriverdragway.net/id13.html
Looks good
Donny

Well helmets are "recommended" for 14 sec or slower, so I think i am ok. they are required for 13.99 or faster. Anyway, I'm in. I always wantet do at least try it at least once!:texas:

As for the burnout......I can power brake with the best ovem!

I guess I'm out. No helmet or rollcage for my speed.

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Well helmets are "recommended" for 14 sec or slower, so I think i am ok. they are required for 13.99 or faster. Anyway, I'm in. I always wantet do at least try it at least once!:texas:

As for the burnout......I can power brake with the best ovem!
How do you know how fast your car is before you run down the track? To run,can you just say your car is slower than 14 seconds?

I guess I read it different, I didn't see a problem with street cars? I'll bring a helmet if anyone wants to use it. As for the burn out contest, thats between Woody and I. I told RED we had a grudge match to settle.
If there are still questions I can call him this week?
Donny

I guess I read it different, I didn't see a problem with street cars? I'll bring a helmet if anyone wants to use it. As for the burn out contest, thats between Woody and I. I told RED we had a grudge match to settle.
If there are still questions I can call him this week?
Donny

I have your helmet Donny. We can share it..

I strongly recommend anyone going to run their Elky down the track go to the link Donny gave and read the rules. I would hate for anyone to get there and not be able to run their car down track. This is an IHRA sanctioned track so I don't think they will bend the rules just for us.

One rule I saw was no short sleeves, shorts or open toe shoes for drivers.
I'm running in the 60sec. or slower class so I'm cool. Good Times ahead boys and girls. :nanawrench:

I strongly recommend anyone going to run their Elky down the track go to the link Donny gave and read the rules. I would hate for anyone to get there and not be able to run their car down track. This is an IHRA sanctioned track so I don't think they will bend the rules just for us.

One rule I saw was no short sleeves, shorts or open toe shoes for drivers.
I'm running in the 60sec. or slower class so I'm cool. Good Times ahead boys and girls. :nanawrench:

As are most, mines not gone in 60 seconds, it's gone in maybe a half hour are so!!!!!:nanawrench:
Come on I realize we're Texans but surely we won't got to a drag strip in short pants and flip flops!!!!
For the $10.00 you pay to watch Woody or I blow up (or both) it's worth and extra $5.00 just to say you've been down a trac!!!!
Donny

I guess I'm out. No helmet or rollcage for my speed.

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You think you get off that easy? I DON"T think you have a 14 second car!!!
SHOW me!!!
Donny

Are you kidding me? Haven't you ever seen the movie? There is no escaping the T-man!!!

I really don't know. I do know that a 3400 lb car with a stock head 350 probably won't be the terror of the strip. As a matter of fact, I will be the only one impressed.:nanawrench::texas:

So send me some pics people so I can forward them to Red for his site. I'm gonna send the good side of the pinkomean soon as I can find it!!!:dontknow:
Donny

I know Hutch, although he won't remember me. Back about 1994ish (I have the plaque somewhere), I joined his 4-second club at Kennedale Raceway. Yes, I used to go fast. Yes, it's an 1/8 mile track. But that's 140mph and 4.9 in an 1/8th, all day long. Used to cook and book, back in the day.

Oh, he might remember me, I rolled my dragster on the top end of his track one night, running about 140. Not a scratch, baby, not a scratch~~~

So, does this mean that you're in the "I'm going to Belton" column, Clay?.............Ken :beer: :texas:

Sadly, I don't think it's in the cards. I do have it on the calendar, and I'm one to never say never, so who knows. But right now, we are having a very good busy year, and the bad girl will probably be in prep for paint, so, how about 'extremely unlikely'? But never say never... I'm watching the posts, and I'm excited about the event, just like everybody else is...

Sadly, I don't think it's in the cards. I do have it on the calendar, and I'm one to never say never, so who knows. But right now, we are having a very good busy year, and the bad girl will probably be in prep for paint, so, how about 'extremely unlikely'? But never say never... I'm watching the posts, and I'm excited about the event, just like everybody else is...

Yea I'd hate to see the pinkomean tear up a 68 also seeing how I have one!!:poke:
Donny

Sadly, I don't think it's in the cards. I do have it on the calendar, and I'm one to never say never, so who knows. But right now, we are having a very good busy year, and the bad girl will probably be in prep for paint, so, how about 'extremely unlikely'? But never say never... I'm watching the posts, and I'm excited about the event, just like everybody else is...

CJ's 68 aint bout nada. thats why he's not comin'.OOOOOh!:poke:

Hey Guys
Beginning to sound like someones going to need a tow truck and a chain. Glad I am going to be just a spectator with a truck and a chain. LOL
Larry:texas:

Yes, perhaps I should bring my truck and trailer, and I bet somebody will pay my diesel back to Dallas if I haul a wounded elco warrior back.

I would absolutely love to get in a burnout burn-down with my elco bretheren. Not gonna happen THIS time. But if you want to check out some runs that I made back some 20 years ago now, go to youtube and search on cjtexoma, then look for the dragster ennis link. I went out there on to do some test runs, and they were have a small 1/8 mile event, so I went ahead and entered. Thats why you'll see me 'drop' a run when the guy in the other lane red lights (no sense beating the hardware). This is before I really got alcohol figured out, so I was barely in the '4s' at this point. Then theres some sand-dragging video of a friend of mine, which I used to do before moving to asphalt. The video is terrible, but hey, you think you're gonna do it forever when your in the middle of it. I have a bunch more VHS to convert, but can't seem to get around to it.

For my friends here who have already seen this, sorry!

{Yes, perhaps I should bring my truck and trailer, and I bet somebody will pay my diesel back to Dallas if I haul a wounded elco warrior back.}

Can I go ahead and pay the deposit for the trailer ride home!!!!:nanawrench:
Sure wish you could make it!!!
What about the Heights this month?
Donny

I'm already pulling all the stuff off the car, getting her ready for the paint booth, so no way I'm making any shows before paint. Thanks for the invite DDD, I will be seeing you guys at some summer shows! Starting June, if I'm lucky. I think the Belton thing is a blast waiting to happen, but we'll have to see how my cards fall. Right now, I'm in a 52-card-pickup-game-nonstop 'round here!

I'm already pulling all the stuff off the car, getting her ready for the paint booth, so no way I'm making any shows before paint. Thanks for the invite DDD, I will be seeing you guys at some summer shows! Starting June, if I'm lucky. I think the Belton thing is a blast waiting to happen, but we'll have to see how my cards fall. Right now, I'm in a 52-card-pickup-game-nonstop 'round here!

YO!,I have a hookup for us in the DFW area with a shop that will give us killer prices for our club. Hope you find it helpful. Tell him Brandon with the 1980 El Camino sent you. :texas:
http://www.northtxcustoms.com/

Thanks my friend, but I've got a guy who set up shop 2 miles from my house, and I've been watching him crank out some good paint. He gave me a great deal, and he's right where I can keep an eye on things too. But thank you!!! I really hadn't planned to get into paint this year, but hey, why the heck not. It's not going to be a bartlett-jackson paint job, just a Texas car-show and drive to sonic paint job. Back, in black, with charcoal stripes. Gonna park'er right next to Terminator...

cj, looking forward to see how your paint turns out...if you're happy with the results and the price, I may give your painter a try..my '86 needs some help

You think you get off that easy? I DON"T think you have a 14 second car!!!
SHOW me!!!
Donny

I had to dig these out just for you! Here are my slips and they are not PINK! :poke:

Show me yours! http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/T3RMN8R/smiley/terminator011.gif

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I strongly recommend anyone going to run their Elky down the track go to the link Donny gave and read the rules. I would hate for anyone to get there and not be able to run their car down track. This is an IHRA sanctioned track so I don't think they will bend the rules just for us.

One rule I saw was no short sleeves, shorts or open toe shoes for drivers.
I'm running in the 60sec. or slower class so I'm cool. Good Times ahead boys and girls. :nanawrench:

I don't think they will let you do burnouts on DOT tires, so bring your slicks.

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I had to dig these out just for you! Here are my slips and they are not PINK! :poke:

Show me yours! http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/T3RMN8R/smiley/terminator011.gif

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Wait mine are still down loading off the internet, (like how you got yours!!!)
Show me
And P.S. My DOT tires are slicks!!!!:nanawrench:
Donny

We went to a swap meet today Bought 5 el camino 14 inch Rallys with tires Cheep !!
I only needed 2 So when We come to Belton I will have a Extra 3 with tires to Burn UP
first one to get back with with a PM we will work out a deal !! iam keeping 2 for me to burn up !! :nanawrench::texas:

Wait mine are still down loading off the internet, (like how you got yours!!!)
Show me
And P.S. My DOT tires are slicks!!!!:nanawrench:
Donny
I aways Cut .500 Lights better Practice :poke::poke::nanawrench:

:driving:http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q74/suslinnett/photo-86.jpgWELL WELL WELL !! All on Motor !!

Those times are really consistent, Roy! How many times do you take it down the strip each year?.......................Ken :poke: :beer: :texas:

Just installed New eng and Trans Did all this just in time for Belton :texas:

And you can do Burn outs on dot Street tires (at the Track ) Maybe on the street :secret: Houston Raceway Park Baytown Texas NHRA IHRA Cert. :texas:

wow i cant wait. beastie if you want those slicks we talked about i need to know asap im home today but will be leaving tues or wens for a 3 week tri to the oil patch so .....????:dontknow::beer: