Lets go racing.

             Cars need only be street legal to race (which requires valid regristration, inspection and insurance). Can anyone race? Yes they can, as long as the driver has a valid license.

            A mandatory drivers meeting is held before the racing starts, to educate new drivers and remind veteran drivers of the rules and safety procedures. Cars, Bikes, Trucks (big and small), Rat Rods, Hot Rods, Classics and even the family mini van compete for bragging rights of who is the fastest.

Drivers challenge each other to see who has the fastest set of wheels in town. Next it’s off to the burnout area, where the Shippenville Fire Department keeps water on the burnout box. Cars pull up into the box to spin their tires, this heats them up for a better grip on the starting line. When the starting line boss gives the signal, you roll up to the start line, where your eyes come in contact with the famous Miss Flashlight Girl with her million candlepower light that will start the race. With a blast of the light, you are off and running for the next eighth mile as fast as you can go. First one across the line lights up the arrow and is declared the winner. Cheers from the crowd salute the winner for a great race.

              If you have not had a chance to see the races yet,  its too late this year, but we will be racing next year.  Great food is always available at the Airport from several vendors.  Please remember, this is a family event and alcohol is prohibited.

          Up to date information about The Flashlight Drags along with pictures from all the races this year can be found on the Web at www.alteredgas.com.

            Bring your lawn chair and your quest for excitement to the Clarion County Airport next summer and witness for yourself the roar of the engines,  squealing of tires and the smell of burning rubber…Street Racing At Its Best!