Flash light drags are back!!

[Rodeheavers]

Flash Light Drags Event
Street racing without the jail time!

NEWS FLASH!
WE'RE BACK!
That's right, we're back at
Waynesburg Airport, Greene County

The Flashlight Drags® (as seen in Hot Rod Magazine, Feb 2008) will make a return to the Waynesburg Airport, Greene County, PA during the summer of 2010.

Commissioners Dave Coder, Archie Trader, and Chairman Pam Snyder encountered a constant stream of phone calls, e-mails, and in-person requests from their constituents to bring the Flashlight Drags back to the Airport. In response to the community feedback, the Commissioners pressed the issue with PennDOT. After nearly a year of discussion, PennDOT has reversed its position on airport closures. "We pushed for this because it's what our residents wanted," said Chairman Pam Snyder.

The Flashlight Drags offers a safe alternative to street racing. The concept is a throwback to the early days of drag racing, when things were uncomplicated; two cars line up for a race and someone blazes a flashlight to signal the start.

The format is simple: approximately 1/8 mile race, heads-up format, no brackets, and no classes. Just for fun. That means racers can race against anyone they want, as often as they want. It doesn't matter if you win or lose, just get back in line and do it again. Some racers have made as many as twenty runs during one event. Race your buddy, race your brother, sister, or mother; moms race dads, dads race kids. Whether you're a racer or a spectator, it's a family event.

The Flashlight Drags got its start in 2002, although the races didn't come to Greene County until three years ago when Parks and Recreation Director, Jake Blaker, contacted Altered Gas Performance Events, LLC and started a dialogue that resulted in the very popular races at the Airport. Then in 2009, PennDot shut down all non-aeronautical events at airports. But now, after a year's absence, and thanks to the Commissioners' persistence, the Flashlight Drags will return.


Only $25 to Race and $5 per car for Spectators

Frequently check the website for dates and times!

Look on the web for maps. We look forward to seeing you. Remember it's, "Street racing without the jail time!"
www.FlashLightDrags.com

[2001GTTT]

Ive never been to one of these before....sounds fun

[1Badbird]

I got this email yesterday, I can't wait!

[Rodeheavers]

here you go!!

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE - Subject to change - times to be announced
May 23 - Sunday, Waynesburg, Greene County, PA
June 5 - Saturday, BeaveRun Motorsports Complex, Wampum, PA
June 23 - Sunday, Waynesburg, Greene County, PA
July 25- Sunday, Waynesburg, Greene County, PA
September 11 - Saturday, BeaveRun Motorsports Complex, Wampum, PA
September 18 - Saturday, Waynesburg, Greene County, PA
October 3 - Sunday, Waynesburg, Greene County, PA

[cwh19]

Im definitely going to at least one.

[1Badbird]

I have to check to make sure but I think the first one is the same day as our car show. I hope it's not!!

[AdamantiumSilvr]

I'll be at a couple for sure!

[talontsi92]

I hope to make all of the Waynesburg events this year. Went and watched one a couple years ago and it looked like a blast.

[scott5]

your welcome

[daytonabuilder]

went 2 years ago and wish i could again but car wont be street legal so maybe next year

[AdamantiumSilvr]

...could make it street legal for this year um thinkin, for sure!

went 2 years ago and wish i could again but car wont be street legal so maybe next year

[driller]

I hope to be there! :evil:

Good times! :hat:

June 23 - Sunday, Waynesburg, Greene County, PA

Hey! There is no SUNDAY June 23rd!

[Rodeheavers]

sooo, i was talking to a couple of guys that run the FLDs and it is gonn abe a pretty awesome event this year, I was hoping that we could get a UHG text and all hang out at it(in the shade)... I am gonna go to all the waynesburg events for sure.

[Craig Svader]

The flashlight drags is hands down the most fun i ever had a race track PERIOD! Dan puts on a great event and I will drive my car there and back and race the wheels off it.

[talontsi92]

sooo, i was talking to a couple of guys that run the FLDs and it is gonn abe a pretty awesome event this year, I was hoping that we could get a UHG text and all hang out at it(in the shade)... I am gonna go to all the waynesburg events for sure.

That would be Killer. The sun is the least fun part of the FLD experience as far as I am concerned as I usually end up sunburnt LOL.

[Rodeheavers]

should i try and get a awning with the UGH logo or the rodeheavers logo on it for this??

[talontsi92]

should i try and get a awning with the UGH logo or the rodeheavers logo on it for this??

That is up to you, but I think that would be cool. I don't know if you would have to ask the Greene County Commissioners about setting something like that up though. I don't think they would have a problem with it, as it is advertising a local business/community. Anything to help expand your business and UGH would be a good idea in my mind.

[94svtcobra]

HEY BO!!!! This might be the spot for the 2L shootout, haha

[Rodeheavers]

well, jsut got off the horn with the man Mike from FLDs, Rodeheavers hotrod & Auto, along with Unitedgearheads.com are the sponcers of all 4 of the waynesburg FLD events!!! I would really appreciate if you guys can make it to the events, and I am going to need a few good men (or ladys) to help out and run the tent for us. I am wanting this tent to kinda be like the carlisle tent. I am getting the UGH banner made this week.

[TheBigKoala]

where is waynesburg and did you get any parts in yet

[Rodeheavers]

where is waynesburg and did you get any parts in yet

haha, waynesburg is 15 miles pat my shop on the same road, and i got everything but the cams and headers!!

[Mach1Mush]

Tim, you got my number ,and anything i can do to help out at the event just let me know. I will definately be there

[TheBigKoala]

didnt mean anything about the parts just wondering and any time i go to the FLD ill be more than happy to help out at the tent. for me thats about the same distance to beaverun

[Rodeheavers]

didnt mean anything about the parts just wondering and any time i go to the FLD ill be more than happy to help out at the tent. for me thats about the same distance to beaverun

great man, thanks , We could put your car there for show if you dont wanna race it.

[AdamantiumSilvr]

That's totally aWesome Tim for real, congrats! I've ran at Zeli and BeavRun before but haven't been to Greene County Waynesburg airport yet. I'll do my best to be at everyone that's for sure!

[Pop's Stang]

where is waynesburg and did you get any parts in yet

Don't worry joe..you can follow me down if I am off that day. you take I70w toward washington pa then get on I79 south.

[iaintmaci]

I'll definitely try to be there. If I'm not there, that means I am stuck at the "On The Run" Exxon about a 1/2 mile up the road!

[ruger77]

I went to almost everyone of the FLD's at Green Co. Airport and I averaged around 15 runs everytime! I love it there! I am going to make everyone this year except the first one. I will be on vacation in SC! Plus it will be the first FLD's for my Stang! The Hemi loved eating other trucks down there!!!!

[08Snake]

well, jsut got off the horn with the man Mike from FLDs, Rodeheavers hotrod & Auto, along with Unitedgearheads.com are the sponcers of all 4 of the waynesburg FLD events!!! I would really appreciate if you guys can make it to the events, and I am going to need a few good men (or ladys) to help out and run the tent for us. I am wanting this tent to kinda be like the carlisle tent. I am getting the UGH banner made this week.

I'll come down if I'm off to help, also need too see what prices you can do on kooks long tubes for my car befor I order the american racing since your a dealer now :bounce:

[iaintmaci]

I will definitely help out at the tent if I can be there. They way work goes, I never know. If I work overnight, I will definitely be down.

[1Badbird]

We'll most likely be there as well. We should be able to help out too. When a couple of my buddies are racing I'll need to be where I can video though.
Oh Yeah, congrats Tim, that's defenately a good way to get your's and the sites names out there.

[talontsi92]

I should be able to help out some in between runs, as I plan on racing if I go. Would you be racing as well tim?

[Rodeheavers]

I should be able to help out some in between runs, as I plan on racing if I go. Would you be racing as well tim?

I am driving my STREET car down for sure, so if I can get away to race that would be great..

[talontsi92]

I am sure that we will have more than enough UGH guys and gals out there to help out. I don't remember how the "competition" at the FLD's works though.

[90dsmturbo]

hey timmy if i get my junk together in time can i run in the top dog class instead of the top tuner? Also kinda off topic but can u give me the number of the converter place that you deal with in ohio...i think it was ohio....i wanna see if they can hook me up b/c that's all i need is a torque converter to get my ride up and running again .

[Rodeheavers]

hey timmy if i get my junk together in time can i run in the top dog class instead of the top tuner? Also kinda off topic but can u give me the number of the converter place that you deal with in ohio...i think it was ohio....i wanna see if they can hook me up b/c that's all i need is a torque converter to get my ride up and running again .

I am sure we can talk to them about it... the shop is www.dirtydogperformance.com

[travj31]

sounds cool... if i can be there, i will be

[iaintmaci]

As of now, I work overnight for every race day. I'll be able to make it down. I may have my little boy with me.

[AdamantiumSilvr]

What's up with the FLD's site?? It's F'd up right now, hopefully it gets back online soon with some new updates too.