Sunday benefit race In PA $25 all day racing

pnyklr · 09-05-2003, 08:38 AM

The first local drag race of the year will benefit Shawn Dippre, a 7-year-old East Stroudsburg boy who is awaiting a bone marrow transplant.

The Pocono Performance Enthusiasts Car Club has sponsored drag racing at East Stroudsburg Airport as a benefit for Joey's Eagles, a local charity, for six years.

The season-opener on Sunday, April 6, will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with all proceeds going to help Shawn's family.

"The money raised allows us to help one or two families who really need it," said Nellie Grampp, founder of Joey's Eagles support group. "We usually average $2,000 for a child per race. The races help us so we can help families, with transportation or medical expenses — anything they need."

A donation of $1 to Joey's Eagles is suggested. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and canopy tents, but no alcoholic beverages are permitted.

Any car that is licensed and insured may be raced for a donation of $25 per driver; the races are limited to 100 cars. Classic cars may be entered in the car show for $8 per car.

"It's old-fashioned street-car racing — any car they can race, it just has to be street-legal," said Grampp, of Marshalls Creek. "So come early – even before 9 a.m. – to register your car. We want to invite the public to bring their cars, to race or show."

Grampp founded Joey's Eagles in memory of her oldest son, who was 12 when he lost a year-long battle to leukemia in 1996. Realizing that others must be confronting the same sense of isolation, fear and helplessness she faced after his death, Grampp formed the group for families of children with cancer and other serious illnesses in Monroe County.

Joey's Eagles helps to alleviate the financial burden of travel expenses to city hospitals and overnight stays. Occasionally, the group helps out by making a mortgage payment or paying an electric bill.

The group meets monthly at Pocono Medical Center, where it has shared parental support sessions, planned group activities and special guests for the children.

"There's hope to be had 'til the very end," said Grampp. "Joey's Eagles fills a need. The whole family really suffers when a child is sick. It's the most painful thing you'll ever go through in your life — but you go through it together as a family."

Joey's Eagles has helped more than 50 families.

"It's a good organization where the families all have something in common – a kid with cancer or some other (serious condition)," said Dr. Jeffrey Taylor, a pediatric oncologist from Geisinger Medical Center who often gets together with his young patients at activities held for Joey's Eagles.

"This is much better than a support group, because it's not your typical support," said Taylor. "The kids have fun. Nelly has the ability to treat them like normal kids, but at the same time help them feel better."

Steve Grampp, Nelly's husband and the new president of Pocono Performance Enthusiasts, used to take Joey to the club's races and shows. When Joey's Eagles formed, it was a natural progression for the club to support the cause.

The events give car owners a forum to race in a safe, responsible manner and serve a good cause at the same time.

Local businesses contribute prizes to a 50/50 raffle and the crowd picks its favorite cars for "Spectators' Choice" awards. Entrants run the gamut from mom's station wagon to souped-up cars.

The PPE also awards prizes for mechanical engineering, appearance and handling. While some cars are very fast, no prizes are awarded for speed.

Drivers must be at least 18 years old and wear a motorcycle helmet, and their cars must pass a technical inspection the morning of the event.

Four Sundays of drag racing and car show events are slated this year: April 6, May 4, Sept. 7 and Oct. 5. All run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the East Stroudsburg Airport. Rain dates are May 18, Sept. 14 and Oct. 12. For information call (570) 588-3071

DR VOODOO AT WORK 2 · 09-05-2003, 10:19 AM

dr voodoo will be there!!!!!

powersix

DR VOODOO · 09-06-2003, 08:02 PM

ANYBODY HAVE ANY DIRECTIONS?

pnyklr · 09-07-2003, 10:42 AM

Dude its right off of 209 the east stroudsburg airport call me if you cant find it I'm gonna head over there now

DR VOODOO · 09-07-2003, 06:20 PM

got there to late they were sold out at like 10.30
im going to pre register for oct 5th angrymou

J Banning · 09-07-2003, 08:50 PM

Well, how was it??? Was it full 1/4 mile racing, or 1/8th mile? Could you use DOT slicks, or were they a no-no along with full slicks? Were they enforcing the open exhaust rule, or are our turbos considered mufflers?

I'll see what my schedule looks like for Oct 5th.

DR VOODOO · 09-07-2003, 09:38 PM

dot slicks ok i left early but for 25 bucks you cant beat it! come on up well have a hell of a party!

pnyklr · 09-08-2003, 07:59 AM

I went there for a little while they had cars everything from civics to a nova with a parachute on the back. My personal favorite was the blonde and brunette in the 2 door civic that were racing.
(unfortunately my girlfriend realized that was my favorite too - lol) Anyway... my car was running rich, but I did bring it just parked down on the end of the runway - some cars were nice, but then you had your ridiculous rice . The kid in the green 93 altima with the Summit racing stickers
was the funniest. Let me know if you guys are going to go October 5th. I'll head back over there again its only like a 8 or 9 mile ride from the house

pnyklr · 09-08-2003, 08:02 AM

I think anything goes pretty much they supposedly inspect the cars but I dont know I dont think the car with the parachute was street legal (even though it said "barely legal" on it

DR VOODOO AT WORK 2 · 09-12-2003, 12:34 PM

ILL BE THERE!

pnyklr · 09-21-2003, 10:56 AM

Anyone going october 5th? Voodoo - call me on my cell of so I dont think I'll be able to check em-mails when I'm in Chicago (not sure)Im definetly going but I'm not going to race I think I can put the primed GN in the car show (well it will give me a closer to seat to see the races) I'm off to Chicago for 2 weeks - back to NY on October 3rd - then I'm back to PA to check out the races
It would be cool if we could represent some TR's
Im sick of Custom Import Performance (thats all I see there) powersix headbang usa

<small>[ September 21, 2003, 11:58 AM: Message edited by: pnyklr ]</small>

DR VOODOO AT WORK 2 · 09-22-2003, 07:58 AM

IL BE THERE WITH A FEW SUPRISES UP MY SLEVES! IM GOING TO LAY THE SMACK DOWN ON ONE OF MY MECHANICS WHO HAS A STOCK 02 Z28 SIX SPEED! THE SILLY RABBIT THINKS HES GOING TO BEAT ME! nono

pnyklr · 09-23-2003, 04:19 PM

Did you guys register already ? that thing sells out really quick

DR VOODOO AT WORK 2 · 09-23-2003, 05:27 PM

WERE IN!!!!! crazy

pnyklr · 10-06-2003, 10:43 AM

I didnt make it

My girlfriend came to visit instead of me going there

09-05-2003, 08:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
pnyklr Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Westchester County NY Posts: 651	Sunday benefit race In PA $25 all day racing The first local drag race of the year will benefit Shawn Dippre, a 7-year-old East Stroudsburg boy who is awaiting a bone marrow transplant. The Pocono Performance Enthusiasts Car Club has sponsored drag racing at East Stroudsburg Airport as a benefit for Joey's Eagles, a local charity, for six years. The season-opener on Sunday, April 6, will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with all proceeds going to help Shawn's family. "The money raised allows us to help one or two families who really need it," said Nellie Grampp, founder of Joey's Eagles support group. "We usually average $2,000 for a child per race. The races help us so we can help families, with transportation or medical expenses — anything they need." A donation of $1 to Joey's Eagles is suggested. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and canopy tents, but no alcoholic beverages are permitted. Any car that is licensed and insured may be raced for a donation of $25 per driver; the races are limited to 100 cars. Classic cars may be entered in the car show for $8 per car. "It's old-fashioned street-car racing — any car they can race, it just has to be street-legal," said Grampp, of Marshalls Creek. "So come early – even before 9 a.m. – to register your car. We want to invite the public to bring their cars, to race or show." Grampp founded Joey's Eagles in memory of her oldest son, who was 12 when he lost a year-long battle to leukemia in 1996. Realizing that others must be confronting the same sense of isolation, fear and helplessness she faced after his death, Grampp formed the group for families of children with cancer and other serious illnesses in Monroe County. Joey's Eagles helps to alleviate the financial burden of travel expenses to city hospitals and overnight stays. Occasionally, the group helps out by making a mortgage payment or paying an electric bill. The group meets monthly at Pocono Medical Center, where it has shared parental support sessions, planned group activities and special guests for the children. "There's hope to be had 'til the very end," said Grampp. "Joey's Eagles fills a need. The whole family really suffers when a child is sick. It's the most painful thing you'll ever go through in your life — but you go through it together as a family." Joey's Eagles has helped more than 50 families. "It's a good organization where the families all have something in common – a kid with cancer or some other (serious condition)," said Dr. Jeffrey Taylor, a pediatric oncologist from Geisinger Medical Center who often gets together with his young patients at activities held for Joey's Eagles. "This is much better than a support group, because it's not your typical support," said Taylor. "The kids have fun. Nelly has the ability to treat them like normal kids, but at the same time help them feel better." Steve Grampp, Nelly's husband and the new president of Pocono Performance Enthusiasts, used to take Joey to the club's races and shows. When Joey's Eagles formed, it was a natural progression for the club to support the cause. The events give car owners a forum to race in a safe, responsible manner and serve a good cause at the same time. Local businesses contribute prizes to a 50/50 raffle and the crowd picks its favorite cars for "Spectators' Choice" awards. Entrants run the gamut from mom's station wagon to souped-up cars. The PPE also awards prizes for mechanical engineering, appearance and handling. While some cars are very fast, no prizes are awarded for speed. Drivers must be at least 18 years old and wear a motorcycle helmet, and their cars must pass a technical inspection the morning of the event. Four Sundays of drag racing and car show events are slated this year: April 6, May 4, Sept. 7 and Oct. 5. All run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the East Stroudsburg Airport. Rain dates are May 18, Sept. 14 and Oct. 12. For information call (570) 588-3071 __________________ Chris 87 GN Astroroof 93 Tbird 95 Eagle Talon AWD Tsi

09-05-2003, 10:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
DR VOODOO AT WORK 2 10 SECONDS OR BANKRUPT Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: HEMCO BITCH! Posts: 890	dr voodoo will be there!!!!! powersix __________________ 87 gn New motor wiesco pistons comp cams 218 212 roller cam Steel main caps comp beehive valve springs. te45 a turbo by limit atr down pipe precision frontmount razorz alky kit !60lb injectorsWITH chip from turbo tweak. mickey thompson drag radials and other stuff my wife cant find out abought! 11/07/04 IST TIME ON TRACK 11.30 AT 118 1.61 60 FT!

09-06-2003, 08:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
DR VOODOO Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WILKES BARRE PA Posts: 100	ANYBODY HAVE ANY DIRECTIONS? __________________ 87 gn new motor bored 20 over lunati cam stock pistons hi flow heads te 60 turbo stretch intercooler red arm strong race chip kirban fuel regulator k&n kit rjc power plate 275 50 drag radials ready to rock your world!!!!!!!

09-07-2003, 10:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
pnyklr Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Westchester County NY Posts: 651	Dude its right off of 209 the east stroudsburg airport call me if you cant find it I'm gonna head over there now __________________ Chris 87 GN Astroroof 93 Tbird 95 Eagle Talon AWD Tsi

09-07-2003, 06:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
DR VOODOO Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WILKES BARRE PA Posts: 100	got there to late they were sold out at like 10.30 im going to pre register for oct 5th angrymou __________________ 87 gn new motor bored 20 over lunati cam stock pistons hi flow heads te 60 turbo stretch intercooler red arm strong race chip kirban fuel regulator k&n kit rjc power plate 275 50 drag radials ready to rock your world!!!!!!!

09-07-2003, 08:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
J Banning Alcohaulin' Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 5,727	Well, how was it??? Was it full 1/4 mile racing, or 1/8th mile? Could you use DOT slicks, or were they a no-no along with full slicks? Were they enforcing the open exhaust rule, or are our turbos considered mufflers? I'll see what my schedule looks like for Oct 5th. __________________ Banning Cohen 1986 T-Type WH1 10.62@125.45 (1.43 best 60') Mid-Atlantic Grand National Association (MAGNA) Club Director & Delaware State Rep. Sign up for the 2008 MAGNA Points Series Mods: new combo in the works

09-07-2003, 09:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
DR VOODOO Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WILKES BARRE PA Posts: 100	dot slicks ok i left early but for 25 bucks you cant beat it! come on up well have a hell of a party! __________________ 87 gn new motor bored 20 over lunati cam stock pistons hi flow heads te 60 turbo stretch intercooler red arm strong race chip kirban fuel regulator k&n kit rjc power plate 275 50 drag radials ready to rock your world!!!!!!!

09-08-2003, 07:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
pnyklr Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Westchester County NY Posts: 651	I went there for a little while they had cars everything from civics to a nova with a parachute on the back. My personal favorite was the blonde and brunette in the 2 door civic that were racing. (unfortunately my girlfriend realized that was my favorite too - lol) Anyway... my car was running rich, but I did bring it just parked down on the end of the runway - some cars were nice, but then you had your ridiculous rice . The kid in the green 93 altima with the Summit racing stickers was the funniest. Let me know if you guys are going to go October 5th. I'll head back over there again its only like a 8 or 9 mile ride from the house __________________ Chris 87 GN Astroroof 93 Tbird 95 Eagle Talon AWD Tsi

09-08-2003, 08:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
pnyklr Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Westchester County NY Posts: 651	I think anything goes pretty much they supposedly inspect the cars but I dont know I dont think the car with the parachute was street legal (even though it said "barely legal" on it __________________ Chris 87 GN Astroroof 93 Tbird 95 Eagle Talon AWD Tsi

09-12-2003, 12:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
DR VOODOO AT WORK 2 10 SECONDS OR BANKRUPT Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: HEMCO BITCH! Posts: 890	ILL BE THERE! __________________ 87 gn New motor wiesco pistons comp cams 218 212 roller cam Steel main caps comp beehive valve springs. te45 a turbo by limit atr down pipe precision frontmount razorz alky kit !60lb injectorsWITH chip from turbo tweak. mickey thompson drag radials and other stuff my wife cant find out abought! 11/07/04 IST TIME ON TRACK 11.30 AT 118 1.61 60 FT!

09-21-2003, 10:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
pnyklr Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Westchester County NY Posts: 651	Anyone going october 5th? Voodoo - call me on my cell of so I dont think I'll be able to check em-mails when I'm in Chicago (not sure)Im definetly going but I'm not going to race I think I can put the primed GN in the car show (well it will give me a closer to seat to see the races) I'm off to Chicago for 2 weeks - back to NY on October 3rd - then I'm back to PA to check out the races It would be cool if we could represent some TR's Im sick of Custom Import Performance (thats all I see there) powersix headbang usa <small>[ September 21, 2003, 11:58 AM: Message edited by: pnyklr ]</small> __________________ Chris 87 GN Astroroof 93 Tbird 95 Eagle Talon AWD Tsi

09-22-2003, 07:58 AM	#12 (permalink)
DR VOODOO AT WORK 2 10 SECONDS OR BANKRUPT Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: HEMCO BITCH! Posts: 890	IL BE THERE WITH A FEW SUPRISES UP MY SLEVES! IM GOING TO LAY THE SMACK DOWN ON ONE OF MY MECHANICS WHO HAS A STOCK 02 Z28 SIX SPEED! THE SILLY RABBIT THINKS HES GOING TO BEAT ME! nono __________________ 87 gn New motor wiesco pistons comp cams 218 212 roller cam Steel main caps comp beehive valve springs. te45 a turbo by limit atr down pipe precision frontmount razorz alky kit !60lb injectorsWITH chip from turbo tweak. mickey thompson drag radials and other stuff my wife cant find out abought! 11/07/04 IST TIME ON TRACK 11.30 AT 118 1.61 60 FT!

09-23-2003, 04:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
pnyklr Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Westchester County NY Posts: 651	Did you guys register already ? that thing sells out really quick __________________ Chris 87 GN Astroroof 93 Tbird 95 Eagle Talon AWD Tsi

09-23-2003, 05:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
DR VOODOO AT WORK 2 10 SECONDS OR BANKRUPT Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: HEMCO BITCH! Posts: 890	WERE IN!!!!! crazy __________________ 87 gn New motor wiesco pistons comp cams 218 212 roller cam Steel main caps comp beehive valve springs. te45 a turbo by limit atr down pipe precision frontmount razorz alky kit !60lb injectorsWITH chip from turbo tweak. mickey thompson drag radials and other stuff my wife cant find out abought! 11/07/04 IST TIME ON TRACK 11.30 AT 118 1.61 60 FT!

10-06-2003, 10:43 AM	#15 (permalink)
pnyklr Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Westchester County NY Posts: 651	I didnt make it My girlfriend came to visit instead of me going there __________________ Chris 87 GN Astroroof 93 Tbird 95 Eagle Talon AWD Tsi

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