This is my perspective based on my time spent promoting and hosting events. Perception is 9/10ths of reality. Regardless of how I feel about anyone’s cars being in an event, it won’t matter if we lose car count. And, the latest problem facing small tire no prep races, is that there are so many, that it’s hard to get the car counts we used to get 4 years ago. If there’s a big event that’s sponsored and promoted like Dig or Die, I can guarantee eventually someone close to Rockingham will host a pop up race that appears 2 weeks before the big race and takes car count away. It happens every weekend

Agree 100%. Shouldn’t be an issue to have an outlaw class.

I love how scrappy cuts her eyes anytime Mr Bill looks at her. Such a sweet pup! 👍🏻👍🏻

Eddie and I would like to thank you for the shout out! We are flattered that you acknowledged how well Murder 88 did. We did what no one else ever thought of doing. We built it because my husband has the talent and capability of fabricating such a vehicle. I'm not sure where everyone gets the "high dollar, money bags, rich, tube chassis team" thoughts from. 🤔 We are a small town, low low dollar family just like the majority of the no prep racers out there, maybe even more so. We have earned every single thing we've worked for. We haven't been given handouts. We don't have a ton of sponsors. We do all of the work OURSELVES out of the family garage. He has bent all the pipe by hand, welded every seam, configured the suspension, and has done all the motor work himself just to name a few. He had put countless hours into learning about Holley engine management, suspension, and everything else involved with that trucks success. All of these things are the same things that any other guy/gal out there has the capability of doing if he/she puts his/her mind to it and has the drive to do so. If you want something bad enough, you'll figure out a way to make it happen. Knowledge is power and when Eddie has that, he is unstoppable. Midnight Madness was always one of our favorite races to attend. At the very last MM of 2019, he made the trip to KD even when he couldn't run because of being broke after the Norwalk race, and I drove 6.5 hours from our home in MD just to be there. As you know, after we were "outlawed" at the end of our 2019 season, we ended up selling the truck. No one could beat Murder 88, so it solely was exiled from just about every East Coast race that we thought of entering towards the end of that season. The "outlaw" class you suggested would have been made solely for Murder 88. Which at that time, and still today, it would have been in a class all on its own. So he figured, if they want to have a set of very strict and specific rules, he's going to build a car that follows all of those said rules. Even though every other person out there has the capability of doing what we did. Murder 88 hurt feelings, and was able to single handedly change the world of small tire no prep forever. That in itself I take as the highest compliment anyone could ever give us. The new build, Annabelle, fits every single rule anyone has out there, and will definitely be faster than the truck ever was. We do want to thank you! Because of you, and everyone else for that matter, he has again outdone himself. Annabelle will be another contender to watch out for, as you've already seen from the DOD 100k event. Good luck on the rest of your season! - Andrea & Eddie Grimes

Congrats to patches for putting out the pro mod

I agree with you Bill, there needs to be a "true Street" class consisting of unaltered frames real street cars. I hate seeing a tube chassis car or a back half car show up to small tire event. I also believe you will bring more spectators if you can bring back a true street small tire class.

Agree completely , also these AWD cars and trucks need thier own class.

Bill, ,ou are 100% right! Dead on with a zero!

If the class is based on tire size restrictions then cars with tires that fit the rules belong. To make things more competitive I'd totally support the outlaw 10.5 & a stock chassis type class. It just makes sense.

Bill....i think its the wisdom thats so captivating?? Anyone second that......??

Thanks for sharing Bill. Like when you explain the behind scenes goings on. Have a good race weekend have fun and stay safe 🇺🇸🏁

History repeats itself, every time! Great vid, good luck guys!

We have a small track out here in California called Kingdom Drags. It was a WW-II Training field originally but after the war a Stockton Police Officer opened up the old air park for a grudge match style of street racing legally. Around 1950's so today it is a Executive Airport for mostly the Agriculture rich in Wine Making here in Lodi and each year we have a special event "Return to Kingdom Drags" Lot's of fun during the 3 day annual event. They bring in close fly by's with P51 Mustangs which was the original purpose of Kingdom air field. They host the Jr. Dragsters and Jet Car out of Merced plus a couple of Funny Cars from Stockton Ralph Panela Racing Team whom seem to be in all sort of racing car events from Le Man's to Nascar.

Totally agree ! Lover your idea of an outlaw class. Thank you for all you do for the local guys who run on limited budgets.

Can't wait to see 🤘keep on doing what your doing, love supporting yall

Thank you for everything you and your family do for the sport. Ps: You make me feel like I can go racing . Thank you

I watch you guys because as screwed up my life to the point of me being old,homeless and broke because of bad judgem it I can see some family structure that I couldn't achieve that I couldn't do. Thanks for your close family and also for the dogs too since I can't have a pet with me being homeless. You guys are the greatest and I sure wish I could support your. Channel more but sadly I can't. Thanks again!.

When will they start to listen to the racers that have been there and done that. Great content

Miss Vicki always hookin us up with the details! Great job, as always!

I'm glad you made this video, I've been thinking this for a long time, id like to compete in some no prep races soon but there's no way I could. Some of these cars that show up are unreal

EVERYTHING changes… EVERYTHING…. Seems the trend in drag racing for sure, nostalgia drag racing was huge early 2000,s, everyone was building straight axle gasser stuff, forming groups, classes, etc… eventually started seeing glorified pro mods with straight axles… just is what it is … hopefully a rule call will slow the progression down and keep the races close… as a person who has currently stepped back to a spectator status, that is HUGE… people wanna see close races… and that is definitely what you get at the moment… do anything that will help keep that..

Thank you Bill for that information. It explained a lot about the types of races and cars. Can't wait foe more.

Hope y’all had a great weekend at Kd. Thank y’all for helping to bring MM back to its roots and help the track grow. I went to clay city dragway last nite to support my buddy at MSA for a N/T event Than y’all for helping keep KD alive. I’m lucky enough to to live 30 min from there.

I have no opinion. I’ve never raced but I’ve watched enough of your channel I sold my road course car and am building a dragish car! Love what you do!

Hey Bill Sr. ! I'm glad to see you are feeling better. I didn't expect to hear from you. Good luck to you and your family this weekend !

Thanks bill , I think your right just time to evolve with the sport ..Two classes would give us back what we want to see and run our cars in I am glad you said it we have thought that way here for awhile . Best of luck this weekend and hope your sales are awesome . 👍

Content spot on Bill. Your OG and Outlaw suggestions will solve the problem. Good luck to you and Billy this weekend.

Damn near 6000 views in under an hour. Bravo! I love that you mix current with history,

Thanks man for all you guys do......hope your feeling better

Well I followed your instructions on what you've been doing as to what I cN see on here and OMG my motor is on point. Thank you sir

Hopefully the track owner will listen to you and anybody who knows how to keep the classes working. Good luck. 🤞

I'm glad Ms Vicky keep you guys lined out!!!

Thanks for the video. You r right on your thoughts by my way of thinking. Good luck to yall. And be safe as yall can

You are the best stores teller in the world and you always tie it in to current day events… history always repeats itself

Totally agree. Hope you all do well this weekend!

I love the details Vickie 😃👍👍

spot on!.....im glad you have brought this up I had the same thoughts and concerns for a couple yeas now

I absolutely loved this video and I share whole heartedly in the opinions expressed here. There is so much to be said about competition in certain circles and what it means to the Grass roots guys and gals . Awesome content from wonderful people - Fantastic job . 👏

Chevy at the end, she knew you were talking about her, very funny! Good video also, my local track, closest thing we have to your scene, they qualify top 16 small tire. The last event stands were empty and they canceled one of the small tire classes because low turnout. It's crazy how different the scene is back in Ohio, I wish we had something anywhere close to that.

Great point!! I believe there should be numerous of classes... Especially a stock car with whatever you can make work!! Not everyone has an insane budget!!! Great video pops. KEEPIN IT REAL!

I'll tell you what old man you're a great dad a great teacher and a great person unfortunately I'm watching the video where the bad accident happened and oh my God that mustang wiped out I love you guys please keep it safe grass patches ... Little Bill may an angel be watching over you at all times and keep kicking ass

love the cover photo! thanks for using it! i know tommy and allison do alot of photos for you, love their work! if you happen to see anything in the albums i have on Fb lmk. ill be happy to set you up! keep it up cant wait for yall to be back around my neck of the woods. one day ill make it up your way!

I agree with you thanks for sharing buddy praying for everyone a safe weekend and god bless

Glade your up moving Mr Bill I hope you feel better soon .

Love you guys! Good luck! Best wishes from Florida💪🏻 #SRC

Your 100% right all race cars should be running in some kind of Class to make it Fair for all the Racers to compete ! I hope people & Track owners are listening!! Great job Old Man!!!

Damn ol man you sound sick, hope you get to feeling better

Lutz built car for the rules which means you need to open them but open them in a way that blatantly says no altered wheel base or engine position but in a way that bans chassis cars without hurting old school backhalfs. He's just the most recent high profile example there are others floating around

Thanks for the education !! Enjoyed it very much !!!

Once again, you nailed it Bill.

Bill i love the statement at the end of the video about the dog shiting in the background and the video pans down and the dog looks like she has a grin on. Lol 🤣

as i posted on Billys Channel. I got my PIctures I bought from the store. And I gotta say. If you are a fan of this channel these are a must have. They are very very high gloss and very very high detail. I dont know what kinda camera is used but it is a very good one. They come very well packaged so they dont get all bent up and creased. I plan on having them all as i have followed this whole deal for a couple years now

Bill you are 100% correct! If you have a tube chassis car with a set back engine, then run with others like you. I use to run in a stock class at a 1/2 mile dirt track. When we had big money races we would get out of town cars that were tube chassis and they would kick our asses. It took all the fun out of it.

Excellent video!, I agree 100% percent on two separate classes!, its absolutely not fair to your stock frame street racer!.

Shiting in the back round again….lmao hope y’all do good this weekend… you crack me up Bill!!!

Thank you for sharing. I think a lot of us actual street car owners appreciate it. Let the tube chassis race each other and the street cars race each other.

Well said i totally agree good luck this weekend from springtown TX

Leaving a comment because I know it helps your channel

If we don't all get on board with the RPM ACT,we're going to lose our entire sport. EPA is banning all aftermarket hi perf upgrades.

Grew up at the drag strip in SoCal in late 60’s/early 70’s…..I’m going bracket racing (for the first time) memorial weekend…I know my dad would be there if here were alive today…. It’s going to be awesome!

You have a valid point on tube chassis. In the off seaon, pitch the idea to all of the tracks to get the idea floating. Around 1 Jan to 15 Feb '22 get everyone one board. Get all the owners of hte facilities to work on the ground rules foe these events. No one gets omitted. Then on your page and several others out there get feed back from the drivers. Let's say the stock bodied cars use OG-28 to post and Tube Chassis use S/T Outlaws to post comments. If this takes off you're going to need bigger tracks to run on and the OG-28's will still be small track capable. It should be compatible to the Dig or Die of Rockingham, NC. It will be interesting to see it take on a life of its own.

Awesome video! I hope you're feeling better

Another great video thanks old man

Hope all is well Mr bill thanks for the video while dealing with the crud

You do such amazing things for drag racing.

Good air for drag racing this weekend for July.

Good wordage, to true on the event stats. You and John have a lot of truth in what is fixing to happen. There needs to be different classes.

Great video Bill. And your right, big money brings Promise

Bill I agree with you there should be and Outlaw class . Good luck to you guy's I hope you the very Best and maybe a win . Be safe have a great time pack Patient in your pocket and God in your Heart and you can never go wrong . God bless

Interesting explanation of the history. Rules are one of the thorniest problems in all motorsport. But you can tell when the rules are good and when they are not so good. Keeping the grassroots green and growing is difficult but absolutely essential.

you analise so goood,respect !!!

If anyone can do it you and your family can. Go get it Bill we believe in you and we know you got what it takes to get that race track going again.

Thank you for that post we run. In to this a lot here in alabama..

Great video, but that dog's reaction at the very end was the star of the show🤣

Ol Scrappers was like wasnt me look.good luck racing and with the event.

I felt there were a few cars that did not particularly belong, but that is just my opinion.

Like the Alanis Morissette song says”isn’t it ironic” that you talked about Grimes in this vid considering what happened at kd last night. I hate seeing where small tire racing is going… tube chassis 250k cars now. It’s away from its roots. You probably agree. My best friend won stick shift at midnight madness last night and that’s why we run stick. Working folks can still do it. But I hate seeing arguments more than I hate the direction of small tire. My father owned a dirt track and small drag strip in eastern ky my whole life… grew up in it… I could have done either but in drag racing there tends to be less arguing and trouble so it kills me to see that controversy. I never got to talk to you last night but I commend you guys for trying to not make a bad deal worse. You handled it the best way possible and I really respect you and billy both for that. U know… we are racers… but we always need to remember that we are servants of The most high first. Sorry for the long post, thank you for everything you do for our sport Bill. Seth Collins

Love the content Uncle Bill. Missed yall at Dig or Die. We were there early meeting some of my favorite street guys. Yall were in the trailer and I didnt want to bother you guys. IMO, it needs to stay a stock chassis (suspension), stock firewall and stock floor cars.

Good luck,Pops!!!! Got faith Billy will take care of business…

I agree with you 100% . It happening all over deep pockets and there tube chassis car. a low budget racers can't compete with cars like that they need to have separate classes

Kendall comes to race with us and he is kinda that guy "we love he and justin and the whole team" but it was the first time I saw a car like that on the street. I was bummed you guys didnt win and i was also bummed when they had an issue on the starting line!

Omg y’all made me laugh at the end hilarious. Good luck go get a W

Killer got my 73 Camaro big block ready for no prep . My 90 454ss with a 505 i still have to tune and do some fuel stuff but she runs nice ... Sounds cool let me know when you get it going I live in Miami its far but i can go ... Everyone go racing I am

Safe travels tomorrow and bring home the w Billy. Feel better soon all of you. Low ya.

I was wondering why that rule wasn't put into place. Good luck with it and stay safe this weekend!

Amen Bill has spoken I might try to race at a no prep before the summer ends project 6.0SS is so close to leaving the garage on its first shakedown. I might drive it to dragway 42 maybe. As always be safe be fast now back out to the garage

Great video as usual

Thank you for your insitghts and video 🙂❤👍

You are an amazing Father and I’m sure great friend to your 2 boys….. I have 2 boys and a girl myself and hope to be as cool as you one day…..

Do your thing sir God bless yall

Bottom line is...if you don't drive your car to McDonald's on a regular basis...ITS NOT A STREET CAR👍 keep doing what you're doing Bill ❤️

The most exciting race and race track I’ve ever been to. Midnight madness @ KD

Racers have always been the best at reading between the lines and or twisting the rules just enough to gain an edge.

Tube chassis should be in it`s own class. Keep it fair. If the new owner is a fair and just man, he will make it so. Stay safe Bill, Miss Vicki, Billy anf Tommy. God Bless all.

Be safe and have a good trip

That ending cracked me up lol 😆

Agreed. I'm just a viewer at the end of the day. All the best I hope it all works out 1 way or another 🇦🇺👍

Good luck and God Bless!!!

Wow good info here thanks.

I agree 100%. I don't have a car so I wouldn't completely know about this but I have worked in cars for 20 years and watched a lot of racing. I can understand people chasing money but if your bringing a gun to a knife fight was the real feeling of accomplishment in that. I guess id rather know I won on a level field than racing street cars with a pro mod. Keep doing what your doing. Them chassis guys will find somewhere to go and more of the stock car guys will come back knowing they have a better shot.