Return to Kindon III - October 11th

[Charlie Sheen]

This should be fun.*** A little pricy, but fun. Chime in if you're going...

"Kingdon Airport was built in the early forties by the United States military and was used as a training facility for military pilots. In the mid-fifties a Stockton Police Officer converted its use into what was then known as "Kingdon Drag Strip". The philosophy was to get the kids who were engaging in illegal street racing off the streets and provide them with a safer and legal alternative. For the next two decades, the drag strip became very well known throughout the racing community and hosted many big name competitors from all over the state. In the mid-seventies, Kingdon was converted back into an operational airport and is currently used for general aviation and flight training. In honor of the many racers and all the exciting memories of the "Kingdon Drag Strip", Kingdon Aiport has once again opened its doors for an annual reunion of drag racing for all to enjoy."

***or maybe not, see post #7

 

[don_w]

I noticed on the webpage it says: "No alcohol, ice chests or glass containers allowed" I can understand no alcohol or glass, but no ice chests?

 

[Charlie Sheen]

...no ice chests?

I have no idea what that's about, I had two chests with me last year. I'll call them tomorrow - I have a few other questions for them as well.

 

[lostsoul]

I'll be there. only 5 miles from me.. wooooooooooo

 

[The Dizzel]

I'll be there. only 5 miles from me.. wooooooooooo

woooooo yourself, still 50miles from me. Whomever needs to turn Alameda naval Airstation into a track. The only people that use it is Mythbusters. Thats only five miles from me

 

[bscottie]

I went there in 2006 for the first return, did they get any setup for times or is it still just all out heads up grudge racing with just the tree?

 

[Charlie Sheen]

Well that kinda blows monkeys. It's all heads-up in three classes - Dragster, Street & Import. I could live with that, however, they are not allowing any food or drink to be brought into the event. Add to that the fact that they are cramming what used to be a 3 day event into only one day (and advertising "unlimited" runs), I think I'll pass.