60 Corvette update (front suspension)

The front suspension was dismantled, blasted, painted, then reassembled.  It has new Strange racing brakes set-up to match the rear.  The Calvert racing 90/10 shock will provide the travel control needed.  

    

THE DANGERS OF A FUNNY CAR CAGE

 Another funny car driver was killed today in Englishtown at the Supernationals.  The cause of death was listed as "head injury".  When is NHRA and IHRA going to stop allowing/mandating that roll cages be built right beside your head.  When your head whipps and thrashes around in a crash, it can contact a roll cage member.  Now if this happens, it's like being struck by a pipe or a baseball bat.  There should be no way that your head (from any angle) should be able to contact any roll cage member or support bar.  Next time you watch a NASCAR race, try to find a steel roll bar support anywhere close to the driver's head (you won't find one).  They need to make the cages wider and deeper to eliminate the chance of driver contact.  John Force has already changed his cages/chassis, but not enough for me. 

Wade Mahaffey    

Memorial Day....REAL HEROES....that's what it means to me....

Memorial Day is a day to reflect on the "Real Heroes" of our Country's history.  Men that fought and some that died that made it possible for us to have a decent life.  Those of us that were never there will never know the horror that they went through.

                                            Thinking of you on this Memorial Day
                                                   Respecfully, Wade Mahaffey
     

Memorial Day Five County Southern Maryland Cruise

A great time was had by all in attendance.  The cruise that consisted of about a three hour tour (not like Gilligan's island) thru five Counties in Southern Maryland.  There were no incidents or issues during the ride and the weather was perfect.  This was a plan that I had since last year, but never did happen.  I thought a ride like this would/could be weekly or at least monthly, but did not recieve much response.  Lawrence Morris and I were riding on Sunday and decided to take a ride on Monday (Memorial day), then it clicked.....the five County!  It's so much more fun riding than sitting around.  I look at it like this...can you imagine having a shiny new bike as a kid....and not riding it....come on now!  Anyway, It was short notice and I apologize to anyone who felt left out.  We made alot of phone calls, and these folks showed up ready to go!  (from left to right)

Walt Spangler (40 ford), Raymond Good (68 Camaro), Lawrence Morris (55 chevy), Norman and Mrs. Burch (66 Plymouth), Steve Garner (67 GTA Mustang), Harry Adams (65 GT350 Mustang), Derek and Hope Johann (32 Ford), Wade Mahaffey (27 Roadster), Duayne and Rose Milstead (Dodge Challenger not pictured) was there for half of the ride but had other commitments.  Thanks to all who participated and had a good time...I KNOW I DID!

The photo was taken after a Roy Rogers lunch at Solomons Island Maryland.

Crusin Ocean City Memories

A few photos by Stephen Jones of Dave Bishop's East Coast Drag News, at the OC Convention Center.  Thank you Stephen 

The Ocean City Maryland "Drive-In" Movies

 Thank you Mr. Bill Goodwin for two great nights of "Drive-In" fun.  Bill has an awsome set-up for watching Movies outdoors.  Oh, did I mention Bill has quite a collection of nostalgia drag racing videos.  (If you look close, you'll notice the name "Bill Goodwin" in some of the credits at the end of these great movies).

Crusin Ocean City Maryland Winner !

 The "Kid Stuff" Roadster picked up a trophy while in Ocean City during the record setting event.  What a great time we had win or not, it was a really nice five days bathing in hot rods, and watching American Graffiti drive-in style on the trailer!  Thank you to the complete staff of Special Events Productions Inc.