B.O.P Event - Bremerton

[1PROGTO]

It's still a bit early, but some of you were wondering when the BOP event is happening this year. According to Bremerton Raceway's schedule it is Saturday Sept. 19. As last year a few of us will be going out on Friday afternoon (4 PM till dusk) for the test-n-tune, which a fun low key time to run your car as many times as you want. Then afterwards I'll be hosting a BBQ for anyone that wants to attend back at my place in Bremerton. Saturday is the show and official drags, followed by the annual Beistline's Chili & Burrito fest! Let me know if you need directions or details as we get closer.

Brad

gto@tscnet.com

[1PROGTO]

Wow - looks like a week away so thought to remind everyone about the weekend's festivities again. Friday Sept. 18 - Pre - BOP test & tune (4 PM - Dusk) / BBQ at my place afterward in Bremerton. Saturday Sept. 19 - Drags & Show at Bremerton Raceway, followed by the Beistline's Chili & Burrito feed.

You can Mapquest directions to my place from the flyer.....here's the details for Bremerton Raceway & Beistlines

Contacts and directions:

Chuck & Annie Beistline
3505 Rasmussen Lane
Bremerton, Wa 98310
(360) 479 1520

Directions to Bremerton Raceway: http://www.bremertonraceway.com/dire...on_raceway.htm

Directions From Bremerton Raceway to Beistlines:


Take Clifton Rd. exiting Raceway to store.

Veer Left on SUNNYSLOPE RD SW

Turn RIGHT onto WA-3.

Merge onto WA-3 N toward BREMERTON

Merge onto WA-304 N toward BREMERTON / FERRY

Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto BURWELL ST / WA-304

Turn LEFT onto WARREN AVE / WA-303. Continue to follow WA-303

Turn LEFT onto SYLVAN WAY / WA-306

Turn RIGHT onto GILLETTE AVE

Turn RIGHT onto RASMUSSEN LN

End at 3505 Rasmussen Ln
Bremerton, WA 98310-2886, US


Give me a call or e-mail questions......

Brad
360 271-6811
gto@tscnet.com

[REED_RACING]

Will be there friday and saturday! I feel the need, the need for speed! I need a cold one bad!

[Crisisman]

I was hoping to make Saturday, as I've been to the last 2 years now. Unfortunately my GTO is currently in the shop...clutch/shifter issues. If I get it done in time I'll be there.

[1PROGTO]

It will be good to see you and the Rock Star '66 Kev - Got the confirmation for Annie Beistline, they are excited to have everyone over Saturday night. Here's her e-mail reply:

Hi Brad,

Chuck has been cooking chili and freezing it for the last few weeks. I think he has at least 7 gallons of chili now and he is starting to work on the burritos. So, oh yeh, it’s a great big COME ON DOWN! We can’t wait to see all of you.

Annie

[bluebyu64gp]

Figures I'll be out of state again, taking the 64 Prix down to Oregon for the body off resto and bringing back the 76 T/A so I can paint it...oh well hopefully next year my 64 Lemans will be ready for the track by then...:(

[ViolentBird]

I feel the need, the need for speed! I need a cold one bad!

LOL ......... Well said you made me laugh......

[Brandon]

Looking forward to it, Friday AND Saturday! Keep your fingers crossed for the weather. Sometimes it says showers, sometimes it says sun:

http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/vacationplanner/tenday/USWA0041?from=36hr_topnav_vacation

[Crisisman]

It looks like my car might be done in the nick of time, but the weather for Saturday is looking like crud. I'll check again when I get home from work.

[theJUDGE]

Thanks you both for hosting a great Fiday BBQ at your cool pad!

It was great to see everybody & now we wait for the streets to dry to kickoff Saturday's venue.
I will be there either way but hopefully the rain is done!

[Mark B]

Make sure you guys send John B pictures and stories about the event. If all you can do is supply info that's ok too.

Thanks!!

[Crisisman]

My car ended up one fitting short of being ready in time, and the rain stayed around quite a while, so I didn't make it. I'm curious to know whether it was a rain out.

[Unknown_Authority]

I think this is the answer you are looking for, Pat. Trust your weatherman. It cleared out after noon and racing was under way...Big thank you to Chuck and Annie for the massive chili/burrito feed. We had to catch the Ferry early, but it was, as usual, a great time. Thanks again!!

[Unknown_Authority]

Make sure you guys send John B pictures and stories about the event. If all you can do is supply info that's ok too.

Thanks!!
I was there and got some good shots, but I'll accept anything people want to send me...

[Brandon]

Thank you Brad and Trish for a great post-TnT BBQ Friday night and
thank you Chuck and Annie for an awesome chili and burrito feed after the BOP!!
Here are a few pics that I took.

[theJUDGE]

Saturday turned out to be a great day.
The cooler weather allowed for faster cars.
Congrats go out to many who posted their fastest times!
Reed Racing - 10.66
Rude 64 - 10.25
Royal Botkin Racing - Fastest Pontiac award! (10.04 I think)
Dave Gunnerson - Car show award (67 GTO convertible)
I couldn't help but notice the airtime launches of the Usual Suspects.
Thanks so much Chuck & Annie for the fantastic feast once again.
Thanks Bob for giving Matt a ride in the Golden Tiger.
What a great way to wind down the season - it was great to see all who came out.

[REED_RACING]

Yes it was a great time. Thanks Brandon for the awesome pics! Chuck and Anne were great, and the chili was Da Bomb!

[ponsteen]

Well the 4,025# 64 Wagon ran a 11.67, after several runs in the 11.80s. I don't think I can get more out of the 428 so I might have to run the 73 Ventura with the bigger motor next year.

Bob from Lynden blew a blower intake gasket out of his 67 LeMans but he did manage to win a show trophy.

A magazine is going to feature the 64 Tempest wagon and Bobs blown 67 LeMans in the near future. They were very indepth in gathering specs on the cars. Several photos were taken in the pits as well as on the track. They said the Tempest was the fastest wagon at the track, which is nice, but I didn't win a trophy. Thanks to Royal Bob who cut a better light.

[1PROGTO]

Thanks everyone for a great weekend. Friday's test & tune was fantastic with perfect weather and good friends hangin and racin' It was a pleasure to host what I hope is an annual Friday night BBQ - thanks for coming. It was fun getting the '69 Savage back out on the track after two year hiatus. I was really happy with the way the car ran. To be in the 10's was my goal, and when I went 10.60 at 126, I was excited. I was really impressed with everyone - Guyle running 10.25, and Reedster clicking 10.66...wow. Bob Schmid's '65 made it's debut at the track, running 11.70 with a 4-speed and tripower. I last saw him run this car at a track at SIR in probably '85. What a clean, clean, clean '65.

Again thanks to all - especially Chuck and Annie for their great hospitality.

Brad

[THOR]

Sorry I missed the event.
But these reports are sure cool !
Glad to see the Savage Cuda out there kicking tail again and running a 10.60. Last I checked, that's pretty close to the 10.50's--even when you do "new math" :)

Reed Racing is launching that '66 GTO like a wild wild banshee,
Holy Sheet :eek:
check out the wheelstand and the 10.66 ET. :twisted:

Mr. Ponsteen, running 11.60's that's pretty outstanding too, I wish I could have seen that car of yours, I sure do love wagons. What magazine is speaking with you or is it uncool to spill the beans until it's inked ?

Looks like Mr. Kennedy's '64 is lifting at least one wheel on launch too.
Holy Wheelstand Day it must have been
Thanks for sharing the pics

[G6T8O]

So is it "BOPP?" LOL or just some fun runs with the Cuda?

[REED_RACING]

Bill it was anything and everything friday, test and tune. Saturday B.O.P was a killer time, should of seen it!

[bluebyu64gp]

I will be there next year come hell or high water!!!

[Brandon]

I have a few more pictures here: Bremerton BOP Drags (http://www.americantorque.com/page/1/318/).

Be sure to hold your mouse over the last photo of Reedracing!

[REED_RACING]

Thanks Brandon of the awesome wheelstand photo. That is definitly a keeper pic. Thanks to the W.C.A for the support this summer, been a stressful one! That cold one helped!