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The Airfield Drag Event is being rescheduled for 2021

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After careful consultation with the Air Field Drags Committee and Three Rivers City board regarding the health and safety of everyone who participates in our show, vehicle owners, Pin-Up Dolls, vendors, volunteers, patrons, and our sponsors—we have made the difficult decision to postpone this year’s event. The show will not take place on August 1st, 2020 at Dr. Haines Airport in Three Rivers Mi.

By this time, we should have begun ramping up our entire site in preparation for our August event. Meeting with our volunteers, forming work parties, gathering supplies, etc. Because of circumstances beyond our control, and with the extension of the Governor’s stay-at-home order into mid-June, none of this can happen now.

As of now we cannot predict when we will be at a point that our event meets the all-clear Phase 3 for mass gathering with restrictions. We are very disappointed that we are unable to hold this event this year and want to say thank you to all those amazing car owners, and pin-up dolls who registered as well as our continued supporters. But we know it’s the right decision based on the information we have today. Like any good flight planning or road trip, the golden rule is not to take any chances.

For those who have already registered, we will be sending out an email with additional information.We hope that you continue to follow us, as we plan to keep this event alive! This only allows us to prepare for an even more spectacular event rescheduled for 2021.

Thank you,

Airfield Drags

Airfield Drags Registration Information Update

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Attention in the pits!

Airfield Drags Race

If you’d like to register your vehicle for the race, please do as follows:
Send an email to registration@airfielddrags.com, attach a pic of your car, and provide the following information:
  • Driver name:
  • Driver date of birth:
  • Driver age as of 8/1/20:
  • Email address:
  • Car year/make/model:
  • Engine displacement:
  • Estimated horsepower:
If you’re one of the 50 vehicles selected, we’ll let you know as soon as possible. Please bear with us as, unfortunately, the corona virus pandemic has prevented us from meeting face to face as we’ve done for the past year. However, the race is still scheduled and we are looking forward to a great event on August 1st! Stay healthy!

Airfield Drags Car registration Open

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Attention in the pits! Car registration will open April 1, 2020 at 8am. Please note the following information:

Car Registration

  • Registration will be done via an online registration form and submitted to a specific Airfield Drags email account. Continue to follow our Facebook page for more information as it nears April 1st. You will be required to submit a photo of your car at the time of registration so get your pictures ready. No early registrations will be accepted.
  • All cars must meet criteria listed below (see Basic Race Vehicle Entry Criteria).
  • Airfield Drags staff will review all registrations and choose 50 cars to participate.
  • Selected registrations will receive a confirmation email with an assigned registration number and payment request (done via PayPal). Payment must be made at that time as no payments will be accepted on race day.
  • Race day information, parking, airport maps, etc will be provided at a later date via email.
  • If you send your registration in and do not receive a confirmation email, you were, unfortunately, not selected to participate this year. However, we would love for you to join us on August 1st as a spectator!
  • All participants will be required to sign a waiver of liability prior to participating.

Track Information

  • Due to FAA and city regulations, we will be using a section of the airport taxiway for the race (see pic). NOTE: THIS IS NOT A RACE TRACK so there are cracks, humps, dips, and bumps as one might find on a local road.
  • The race length will be 500 feet from start to finish with a 500 foot shut down area. The return road is not paved! It will be a mowed section of field that is approximately 500 feet long. So, if you don’t want dust on your car, you may not want to register! The return road enters back to the main event parking lot where cars will be parked/displayed.
  • The track is 30 feet wide and races will be side by side…meaning two, 15 feet wide lanes. Our local county roads are approximately 22 feet wide (11 foot wide lanes) to put things in perspective.
  • This is a no prep event and burnouts will not be permitted! So, easy starts are recommended. The track will be swept prior to the race and occasionally throughout the day to remove debris that has accumulated.
  • All runs are “fun runs” meaning there will be no classes or eliminations.

Basic Race Vehicle Entry Criteria:

  • Vehicle entries limited to 50 cars/trucks
  • Entry fee is $40 per vehicle.
  • Cars must be 1972 or older
  • Cars must be legitimate “streetcars” possessing mufflers and street tires (drag radials permitted). NO “RACE CARS” will be allowed. PERIOD.
  • Drivers must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.
  • Upon entry, each driver will receive a “tech card” which needs to be completed and taken to the “tech area” for inspection of the vehicle.
All entries are required to pass the tech inspection and will then be provided their number displayed on the rear windshield.

Note: Tech inspectors have the full right to refuse participation to an entry due to any safety concerns.

Tech Requirements:

  • Seat Belts/Harness in good condition
  • Working headlights and taillights
  • Safe, DOT-Approved tires
  • Secured Battery
  • Coolant overflow tank/catch can
  • No more than 12 inches of rubber fuel line
  • Vehicles with trunk-mounted batteries must have an external shut-off switch
  • Drivers must be wearing long pants (no nylon), sleeved shirt, closed-toe shoes, and socks when making your run.
  • Helmets required for all drivers and must be DOT approved.
  • All engines must be naturally aspirated. No use of “power adders” (superchargers, turbo chargers, nitrous oxide will be permitted). Vehicles with nitrous hookup must have nitrous bottle completed removed from the vehicle prior to race.
  • Hoods are required on all vehicles.
  • Any vehicles with convertible tops must have a roll bar.
  • Convertible tops and windows must be closed during competition.
  • Vehicles with removable doors (e.g. jeeps) must have doors securely installed to race.
  • Use of transmission brakes or line locks is not permitted.

The safety of everyone is our primary focus. Any unsafe behavior by participants or spectators will be grounds for removal from the event grounds.

Airfield Drag Strip

We are going to be adding a online form soon but for now you can download the registration form in PDF format here and email it to registration@airfielddrags.com.

Pin-Up Girl Registration & Information

Join us at the first Airfield Drags Pin Up Calendar contest!

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Join us at the first Airfield Drags Pin Up Calendar contest!.

Submissions start March 1st, 2020 and when the 20 spots have been filled. Applications can be sent via email to info@airfielddrags.com, or contact Airfield Drags Pin Up GirlBeth Miller through Airfield drags Facebook messenger.

**Contestants must be 18 and older to enter**

Application should include:

  • A photo that will be posted to the Airfield Drags Facebook Page (this does not have to be a professional photo).
  • A small Bio that includes: Your name, stage name and where do you hail from.
  • Hobbies/interesting facts about you.

While on stage one of the following questions will be asked:

  • What made you want to do pinup?
  • Who is your vintage/pin up inspiration?
  • What is your favorite vintage car and why?
  • What advice do you have for young girls today?
  • What is your most treasured vintage item?

The first 20 gals to turn in their completed application (with a photo) will be selected to compete. This calendar will pair the 12 winning gals with either a vintage car or airplane.

The winner of Miss Airfield Drags will be awarded a unique vintage brooch and a photo shoot featuring a month in the 2021 Airfield Drags calendar and a free calendar one printed.

Top 11 winners will feature their own month in the Airfield Drags 2021 Calendar. The winners will be expected to stay after the contest for the photo shoot. There will be an area provided for hair and makeup touch ups prior to the photo shoot.
PLEASE STAY TUNED!! More information will be posted as it becomes available.

Registration fee is $25 Fee will due after you have been contacted by Airfield Drags that you have officially been selected to compete. You will receive and email along with additional instructions.  

**Registration fee is nonrefundable**

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AUGUST 1, 2020 AIRFIELD DRAG RACE

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Join us for the adrenaline-pumping cars, vendor exhibits and live entertainment creating an atmosphere that is not one to miss! The Airfield Drags is a one-day event for the auto enthusiasts, but allowing both young and old a chance to step back into time, reminisce about the good ole days and enjoy the ride!

AFR Flier

Down Load the flier in PDF format here.

Airfield Drags Welcomes You