Car shows, racing and car clubs (Knoxville, Maryville: high school, shop, bus)

[leonard]

Originally Posted by dave1961

There's an 1/8 mile dragstrip in Maynardville called Knoxville Dragway. Maynardville is about 25 minutes north of Knoxville. Then of course there's Thunder Valley in Bristol, which is the nearest 1/4 mile track.
What kind of drag car do you have? I've got a '73 Plymouth Duster with a blown 528" Hemi, a street 'n strip car. I plan on moving to Knoxville next year.

Yes I am aware of the other strips though I have heard that Maynard may close. Any knowledge of this?

Currently I do not have a drag car per se. I have a 67 GTO and am building a 455 for it. Joe Mondello, and old friend and who has his Cyl Head/Engine school in Crossville, TN did the heads for me.

I may build a strip only car once I get settled in. I will probably be retired and will have the time.

Since I am in the High Performance Industry I have access to lots of goodies.

Sounds like you have a nice car there. Nearly enough Cu Inches too.

[dave1961]

Originally Posted by leonard

Yes I am aware of the other strips though I have heard that Maynard may close. Any knowledge of this?

Currently I do not have a drag car per se. I have a 67 GTO and am building a 455 for it. Joe Mondello, and old friend and who has his Cyl Head/Engine school in Crossville, TN did the heads for me.

I may build a strip only car once I get settled in. I will probably be retired and will have the time.

Since I am in the High Performance Industry I have access to lots of goodies.

Sounds like you have a nice car there. Nearly enough Cu Inches too.

Wow, that would stink if Knoxville Dragway closed. The homesite that I purchased is only 8 miles away from it. I still live in Florida, so I don't have any connections that could tell me more about that rumor of it closing.

[leonard]

Originally Posted by dave1961

Wow, that would stink if Knoxville Dragway closed. The homesite that I purchased is only 8 miles away from it. I still live in Florida, so I don't have any connections that could tell me more about that rumor of it closing.

I will see if I can get anymore info.

[Hishiad]

Hey now don't worry Crossville "I-40" Dragway is not far from Knoxville just hop on Interstate 40 and head west...I think it's probably about an hour or so from knoxville.

[Badbird2000]

Hey, i just moved from Tampa a few months ago, and am looking for the gear heads up here. All my car budies are still in Tampa.Could really use his garage and plasma cutter right about now. Anyone know of any local shops that do good exhaust work? I want to swap out the muffler on my F150 with aftermarket. I will provide the muffler and tailpipe, just need the intermediate pipe and install..

[TampaLinc]

Let me know if you find any good shops. I have been looking in the Knoxville and Johnson City areas for a while. I have had to order all my parts (silicone couplers, steel braided lines, fittings) online and do all the work myself. Luckily I have a friend that lets me use his shop to do my work. I also came from Tampa.

[dhinkle]

[quote=Freelander;7497602]One activity you may be interested in is Knoxville Cars and Coffee.

On the first Saturday of every other month (I think), owners of high-end cars gather at 227 Sherway Road in Knoxville for what they call "Cars and Coffee." Here's some pics of the January Cars and Coffee: (spectators are always welcome)

Knoxville, TN Cars and Coffee January 3rd - a set on Flickr

BMW, Ferrari, Porsche...you name it.

The next meet is scheduled for March 7th I think...but don't quote me on that.


I found this thread and appreciate the kind words. We are hard core enthusiasts and appreciate all makes and models though our business is targeting European Cars. Our next event is scheduled for May 2nd. Please join us.

[hiknapster]

Originally Posted by leonard

Thanks,

The cars are out of my league (or budget)

but it looks like fun.

I wouldn't worry. There are lots of people that meet. Up at the Ingles Grocery Story on Emory in Powell they meet on Saturday nights, I think. Mostly not very expensive cars. It's like that all over here.

[leonard]

Originally Posted by hiknapster

I wouldn't worry. There are lots of people that meet. Up at the Ingles Grocery Story on Emory in Powell they meet on Saturday nights, I think. Mostly not very expensive cars. It's like that all over here.

That is what I am finding to be the case. While I drive a 67 GTO, I like most categories and enjoy a wide variety of car shows and events. While there this month I will see what is happening.

MY business deals with everything from F-1 to RC cars. I like them all.

[hiknapster]

Originally Posted by leonard

That is what I am finding to be the case. While I drive a 67 GTO, I like most categories and enjoy a wide variety of car shows and events. While there this month I will see what is happening.

MY business deals with everything from F-1 to RC cars. I like them all.

We were just grocery shopping at the Kroger in Halls and stumbled upon a car show. It was excellent. They had a dee-jay and were awarding trophies.

Lots of muscle cars.

Once again, that high-end European stuff is not too common around here.