3D are you guys coming to Kings

DiRtBoX4k wrote on 09/26/06 at 4:51pm:


In all reality, this car was built as a Victorville Super Street  that would have also been legal for Perris, Reno, Fallon, El Centro, but could be easily converted to run Open Shows.

IMO, if you were to remove all of the bodies and carefully examine the chassis that run in the front at Bako, I think you would find that we are at a disadvantage rather than an advantage.

I personally like the look of the "Batmobile" and it was purely a personal preferance that it resembles it's big brothers, the late models.

If you take a look at the big picture, the super street type cars across the nation more closely resemble the 3D than the typical Bako car.

I wanted the leather this year, but as I said I am very patient, so we will have some fun despite our little set-back, and regroup for next year.

imracin68j wrote on 09/26/06 at 6:57pm:



That's easy enough, then I could drive it--DT

bakoracer8 wrote on 09/25/06 at 6:36pm:



I am actually glad this thread came about because I and many other people were under the impression that the Bud Nationals were an open show with a few rules, but in reality it is a regular show with a few rules.

I fully planned on showing up (even if we had changed the nose) with the crossovers, aluminum calipers, 3-link, and as many things as the bag-o-tricks had to offer.

So this thread could well have saved me quite a bit of dough and headache.

I've run a 3 link as have others at the Bud Nationals.  Theres no cu inch rule (or is there?) so its not really a "bakersfield rules apply race" The body rule on the nose appears to be cut and dry on the rules however.

imracin68j wrote on 10/02/06 at 4:06pm:


I called the speedway today. There is a cubic inch rule for the Nats. Bako rules apply except for the rules mentioned on the flier.

DaveBauerSC6 wrote on 10/03/06 at 11:11pm:


Under the hood of the 3D is a great place to break in the 434---

If the race was a regular rules apply race they should have kept it as a point night.  It never has been. The rules on the flier should be the only rules for this race.  EVERYTHING (not just cubic inch) is a go.

do we have to wait a year to change these rules or is it possible to maybe put it to a vote?

You are absolutly right!! This show has always been a run what you brung open show,that's why they called it the nationals. No cubic inch rule. the only rules were what was on the flyer, was wheel base, steel block & heads, carbs, fuel and tires. Nothing on the flyer stating Bako's rules apply. Even the different noses was ok.imracin68j wrote on 10/04/06 at 10:15am:

Now rumor has it there is no CID rule again. LOL. Through this whole deal it looks like I'm going to end up at Bako with a big motor and Hanford with a point motor. Kind of backwards.