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2022 Rumble Drags & Show Info
The Rumble 1967 and older Show and Drag Race
The goal being to duplicate the look and feel of the Drag Strip in Summer 1967. Vintage Hot Rod, Customs, Drag Cars & Bikes period correct to 1967 in appearance. The Rumble is dedicated to capturing a moment in time where the vehicles were cool, innovative and created by the working class man.
Thunder Valley Raceway opened its gate as Bethany Drag Strip in 1965 and is one of the oldest 1/8th mile drag strips in the mid-west and is the perfect location for The Rumble.
This is a Rain or Shine Event. There are no camp grounds at Thunder Valley Drag Strip.
The Rumble welcomes Bike/Car Clubs & Social Groups of like minds. If your club or group would like to volunteer at this years event, hang a banner and be a part of the fun? Hit us up at therumble64@gmail.com
Quick Info
Friday Sept 16 and Saturday 17th 2022
Basic Schedule-All Events at Thunder Valley
Registration/Test and Tune 4:00 p.m. /Swap Meet/Hot Rod Art Show by Neko Lynn, live music and more Sept 16.
Pre-Party with the live music at 7:00 P.M. Live Music from Pop Skull Rebels and Homeless in Hollywood.
Gates open at 10:00 Saturday Sept 17, Swap Meet, Car Show, Swap Meet Hot Rod Art Show & Drags begin around 11:00.
All Race Cars must be Tech'd by 12:00 Noon. No exceptions.
FULL DAY of Drag Racing/Car Show and Swap Meet on Saturday.
Click here to see photos from the 2021 Rumble Drags https://jennamariesphotography.pic-time.com/-therumbledrags2021/gallery
Drag Racing Classes & Changes for 2022
Except for the “OPEN” all other vintage classes are for cars powered by normally aspirated Big Block, Small Block, Flat Head, vintage 4 & 6 Poppers and from GM, Ford, Studebaker, Hudson and Chrysler.
Please read the class rules carefully and figure out the class you are pre-registering for. The open class is limited and if you do not declare your modern mill in pre-registration and get caught by our Tech team, you may not be able to race.
THIS IS FUN DRAG EVENT! WE ARE RUNNING A PRO-TREE and EVEN THOUGH WE ARE TRACKING ET'S FOR TROPHY PURPOSES YOU ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO GRUDGE OR "CALL OUT" WHO YOU WOULD LIKE TO RUN AGAINST. COME OUT - HAVE FUN - GO HOME AND BRAG
NOTICE! Except for Open / Open Competition CLASSES you are not required to pre-screen for this event. If you are planning to register at the event on Friday night or Saturday morning, please make sure that your car meets criteria for the event before driving out!! We want everyone to have a great day!
Stock
This class is for stock or near stock vehicles with the appearance of 1967 or older. No Electronic Fuel Injection/LS/Mod Motors/Turbos and must have period correct exterior appearance. Rear tires no wider than 13"
Gas Coupe/Sedan
Coupes, sedans, and other street cars with traditional power adds that can also hold their own at the track. No Electronic Fuel Injection/LS/Mod Motors/Turbos and must have period correct exterior appearance. Rear tires no wider than 13".
Competition Coupe/Sedan
Hard top drag car built for racing using technology from 1967ish. No Electronic Fuel Injection/LS/Mod Motors/Turbos. Vintage knock off cars with the wrong appearance will be directed to the Open Class. Rear tires no wider than 13"
Roadster
This is where it all began. Got 2 seats and an open top? You know what we are looking for. Same rules as listed everywhere else about the mill.
Dragster
Front engine, bell housing straddling Rail Jobs built to go fast. These open engine race cars must use and have the appearance of a drag car from 1967. No Electronic Fuel Injection/LS/Mod Motors/Turbos. Must have period correct exterior appearance.
There are TWO (2) Classes of Front Engine Dragsters at The Rumble at this year.
1) Normally Aspirated Dragster
2) Power Added Dragster
OPEN - Please Read Carefully
You have a 1967 or older period correct appearing hot rod with a closed engine compartment covering up the late model gasoline powered secret weapon you have, this is your class. Here is where you can race your otherwise period correct, LS, Mod Motor, V6 and other late model gasoline powered engines or non-vintage/non-traditional power adds Your car must look period correct (read the rules on paint and lettering) 1967 vintage regardless of what you have under the hood. This class was created due to the popularity of later model speed equipment and engines that are available. Cool that you have it, but we do not want to see it at this show. Put a hood on it and submit photos of your car and see if it will meet registration requirements. Rear tires no wider than 13". Pre-Screened only. This class is limited to the first 16 cars registered.
Open Competition - TUBS/Tube Chassis full body cars/Tires wider than 13"
You have a 1967 or older hot rod that is fast. You know that the car is not really right for the event because its on a tube chassis and looks like a steam roller from the back but you can not see the rear tires when the parachute is open. We still want to see your car and if it makes it past pre-screening in 2022 you will have a class and a place to compete. You must Pre-Screen and this class will be limited to first 12 cars registered.
Bike Exhibition Drags -bike must have period correct appearance (Pre-1970) all makes. Same rules apply to registration as the car classes. Please use drag car registration form for picture submission and info about your scooter.
All Classes and Show Cars/Bikes
Additional notes applicable to all classes – your car should have an external appearance of from the 60’s. This means fiberglass hood scoops; fender flares or other modern mods could keep your car from qualifying for the event. No Pro-Stock, Pro-Touring 70’s or 80’s appearing Hot Rods we be allowed in the pit area or on the track.
Non-Negotiables and Guiding Principles
This is event is being organized and held by like-minded volunteers. If you do not think you can comply with the rules, then please do not attend the event.
The following are some of the guiding principles for The Rumble
- Cars must look like vehicles at a drag strip in 1967 or earlier.
- CARS MUST BE 1967 or earlier – The only exception being body styles that might have carried over to '68. You know the deal.
-Muscle & Pony Cars - yep all the automakers made a bunch of these during this era and in the spirit of the drag strip in 1967 we will gladly accept modified era correct and stock Mustangs, Chevelle's, 442's, GS's, Vettes, GTX's and so on. The car must look era correct in paint, body scheme and wheels. We are not trying to turn the Rumble into a Muscle Car Shoot out show, but we do feel like these cars are a big part of 60's drag racing history.
-Door slammer classes – Wheels are REQUIRED to be a reproduction or original 60’s style wheel or steel OEM style wheels.
-Nostalgic/Vintage reproduction wheels (13” 14” 15” 16”), such as a slat flat wheel or gasser front spoked wheel are allowed. (See the ‘not allowed’ section below for more wheel details). Wheel width on door slammers should not be more than 12”. If in doubt send a picture.
- Lettering and Accessories- This is a vintage race, so vinyl letting with modern product references and other non-period external equipment on the car is prohibited. Examples: Long Wheelie bars, under car lighting, fiberglass hood scoops (or other non-60’s air intake/filter systems), open wheeled rods with rack and pinions exposed.
In doubt- email us.
See detailed criteria in the Registration Form section.
Some Acceptable Wheel Examples
