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Vid of the Week

Gore Sprints 24 February 2008

I went to the Gore Annual 1/8th Sprints on Sunday for the first time. I left the girls at home - my prior experience with street drags involved lots of noise, dogs, glass and attitudes.

What a FANTASTIC event!

Next year the whole family will be there early to find a prime spot to set up.

The atmosphere was brilliant. Friendly, happy camaraderie and an honest enjoyment of what was on offer. The weather was outstanding and the line-up of local cars was impressive to say the least.

I had a great time walking around, looking at cars and talking with their proud owners. Its not often you can go to an event by yourself and be busy talking all day.

Some quick times were posted and full track burnouts were popular. An old DX Corolla with Lexus Go-Gear stood out as did an angry Cefiro.

Drinks etc were a bit pricey. Those who hadn't thought to bring enough paying through the nose ($2.50 a can of lemonade!).

The event was extremely well managed with no issues. Top marks to the Cobra Street Rodders and all who helped make it a success. I had a good chance to meet a lot of those guys the day before at the swap meet. Bloody nice blokes. I think I might join their club!

The highlight for me was probably the Charger as it sounds identical to my 440 (and yes, I did spend a lot of the day explaining why it wasn't out posting times). The rail didn't really get on song until the last run but showed massive potential. Spindle's Val didn't seem to be hooking up properly but definately sounded and looked every inch a top 318 set up.

If you weren't there you missed a great day! Be there next year!

Take a look at the slide show. Some of the cars at Sunday's event are in there. Also check out the Vid of the Week - its the Charger pre-staging.