glofria
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Finally after a year and half, it has begun at Irwindale Raceway. I'll be there both Saturday and Sunday and will post some photos.
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The 2021 Nitro Revival
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I must have witnessed hundreds of cackle cars over the years and that ^ car, the Mike Kuhl car, has as far as I'm concerned THE BEST flames when cackling at night. Its mechanical configuration produces big beautiful campfire-like, bonfire-like even, flames out the headers. It's so awesome to see. Also beautiful colorful paint job. RIP Mike.
Wish I could be there.
Wish I could be there.
glofria
Nitro Member
Well it was a hit and everyone involved is very happy. Lots of sights and sounds for everyone to see. A good mix of old and new cars on the track that brought in a good variety of spectators. Some saying they've never seen cars like the FED on display.
Word is that they had to close the gate on Saturday by noon as there were no more parking to be had. Many said yesterdays on track Cacklefest was the best they had seen. We left before that as dad was tired and it was getting too cold. Today there was a drop off of attendance (as usual), but there still a buzz in the air.
Here are some of the photos I took of some of the cars:
Word is that they had to close the gate on Saturday by noon as there were no more parking to be had. Many said yesterdays on track Cacklefest was the best they had seen. We left before that as dad was tired and it was getting too cold. Today there was a drop off of attendance (as usual), but there still a buzz in the air.
Here are some of the photos I took of some of the cars:
Nick Name
Nitro Member
Saturday was great. We got there about 1 PM. Ran into Cruz at his dad's coupe and told him stories about watching his dad run at San Fernando. Very nice guy. Never talked with him before. All the noise was worth a two hour drive. Place was packed. Food vendors were selling out.
Nitro Revival Photos: We've Got Photos From Irwindale's Celebration Of All Things Nitro And Nostalgia - BangShift.com
The Nitro Revival at Irwindale is what has been described as a museum of the Golden Age of Drag Racing come to life, and with all these amazing cars on site there is no doubt that it is all that and much more. We’re talking Fuel Altereds, Front Engine nitro burning dragsters, Gassers, Funny...
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Found this on BangShift this morning. Jack Beckman is in one photo and maybe Herm Peterson (?) in another. The 5.91 car of Walton-Cerny-Moody, didn't know it still existed. Dell Doss Chevy rat motor T/F. Gary Cagle Modified Fuel Roadster.... Wow. I remember seeing many of these cars.
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glofria
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Here's some of Dave Kommel's shots on dragracingactiononline (a new on line magazine) from this weekend. I can say photos and videos can only tell part of the stories of this past weekend.
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NITRO REVIVAL - Drag Racing Action Online
Click here for a full set of Photos and Gallery Dave Kommel The Nitro Revival held at Irwindale Speedway hosted a packed house of not only cackle cars but racing as well.
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ZWeinstein
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Nitro Revival Photos: We've Got Photos From Irwindale's Celebration Of All Things Nitro And Nostalgia - BangShift.com
The Nitro Revival at Irwindale is what has been described as a museum of the Golden Age of Drag Racing come to life, and with all these amazing cars on site there is no doubt that it is all that and much more. We’re talking Fuel Altereds, Front Engine nitro burning dragsters, Gassers, Funny...
Found this on BangShift this morning. Jack Beckman is in one photo and maybe Herm Peterson (?) in another. The 5.91 car of Walton-Cerny-Moody, didn't know it still existed. Dell Doss Chevy rat motor T/F. Gary Cagle Modified Fuel Roadster.... Wow. I remember seeing many of these cars.
That Walton-Cerny-Moody car is owned by a friend of mine, Hal Sanguinetti who lives in Phoenix. You may remember him as one of the announcers from Speedworld, he occasionally is on the mic at Firebird too.
glofria
Nitro Member
This ought to bring back some memories, just a little out of practice I'd say.
glofria
Nitro Member
Frank Larrabee does a great job video taping from track side. Here's his video of the cacklefest. Great commentary with Rich Guasco.
mikebcurve
Nitro Member
Here is another cacklefest view from Bob Beck.
stitcherbob
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glofria
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Here a series of photos of the legends at the autograph tent. Many more were there, but prefer not to take part in the autograph session and just enjoy being at the get together.
