April 4th, 2009 John Gates Memorial Funny Car Event @ Barona

[Alky V6]

Funny cars are gathering April 4th at Barona Drag Strip to honor the memory of John Gates who tragically passed away while helping to stage his funny car last year at Barona.

 

[Alky V6]

Test and tune Friday night, then Funny Cars this Saturday! If you like racing, this should be an exciting event. Many out of towners showing up to race their Funny Car.

 

[Mac in SD]

No sh!t? Funny cars at Barona?

I might have to check that out.

 

[Alky V6]

They're nostalgia funny cars, but still a blast to watch.

 

[Mac in SD]

Don, it starts at 4:00 pm, right?

I'll be there.

 

[Alky V6]

Don, it starts at 4:00 pm, right?

I'll be there.

Gates open at 4:00pm. Racing starts at 6:00pm. I'll see you there. Cheryl is working the ticket booth.