Midwestern Members IA, IL, IN , KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, WI, KS, OK

Air strip racing?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 11, 2011 | 01:19 PM
  #1  
sweetC5's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Regular
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 457
Likes: 0
Default Air strip racing?

Hey guys, I seen allot guys seem to run at these abandon air strips! Does anyone do this near Il, or have any info on this? Thanks
Reply
Old Dec 12, 2011 | 07:03 AM
  #2  
CLRD4TO's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 141
Likes: 0
From: Rosemount, MN
Default

They would be hard to find, and if you do, be sure it is. You can get jail time and a $10k fine if you're caught on an active runway.
Reply
Old Dec 12, 2011 | 07:43 AM
  #3  
BOBS99SS's Avatar
Captain Double Post
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,615
Likes: 2
From: Elyria Ohio
Default

abandon air strips,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,if you find any info out let me know , every vid i see it looks like alot of fun,
Reply
Old Dec 12, 2011 | 11:42 AM
  #4  
LS1-450's Avatar
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (33)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 3,783
Likes: 9
Default

Originally Posted by sweetC5
Hey guys, I seen allot guys seem to run at these abandon air strips! Does anyone do this near Il, or have any info on this? Thanks

In Wilmington, Ohio they're opening a 1 mile strip, Spring 2012. Can run legally. Don't know all of the details yet. Can do a search for Wilmington, Ohio 1 mile to find the company running it. Heard that a racing group out of NC is responsible for getting it opened & are moving their racing to Wilmington.
Reply
Old Dec 12, 2011 | 12:10 PM
  #5  
BOBS99SS's Avatar
Captain Double Post
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,615
Likes: 2
From: Elyria Ohio
Default

good to hear,clrd did you think we were just going to jump on a live runway? you retarded there bud?lol
Reply
Old Dec 12, 2011 | 12:45 PM
  #6  
CLRD4TO's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 141
Likes: 0
From: Rosemount, MN
Default

weeee tooooodddd dddiiiiddd


uh no, but you would be surprised how some small town airports really do look abandoned but are still active airports. Your best bet is to go to a small airport nearest you and ask for a sectional chart of your area. There will be a handful of private airports scattered all over (marked with a purple P in a circle) and ask for the owners permission. Airplanes cannot land on them either without permission. However, most of these are grass fields too, it will take some homework.
Reply
Old Dec 12, 2011 | 06:36 PM
  #7  
sweetC5's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Regular
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 457
Likes: 0
Default

Thanks guys, I heard about that 1 mile but I hear you need a cage to go over 135 That sucks! I seen a video were these guys were racing all over this air field having a freaking blast! IL sucks man.
Reply
Old Dec 20, 2011 | 09:32 PM
  #8  
redctsv's Avatar
Staging Lane
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 71
Likes: 0
From: The Burbs, IL
Default

Texas mile is the only one i have ever heard of.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

 Brett Foote
story-1

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-6

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-8

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-9

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Dec 22, 2011 | 01:31 AM
  #9  
SSmoken's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (26)
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,140
Likes: 0
From: S.W. Missouri
Default

theres a show in the desert called race wars.....
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2011 | 01:29 PM
  #10  
litle88's Avatar
12 Second Club
15 Year Member
iTrader: (20)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,561
Likes: 4
From: Burbank, Illinois
Default

Forget racewars, we can go to the old meigs field!
Ohh never mind, Daley fugged that up to.

Last edited by litle88; Dec 22, 2011 at 02:58 PM.
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2011 | 01:42 PM
  #11  
LS1-450's Avatar
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (33)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 3,783
Likes: 9
Default

Guaranteed, that our group will be going to Wilmington & more than once. If anyone wants to join us, send me a PM & we will contact you when we get it arranged.
Reply
Old Jan 4, 2012 | 04:28 AM
  #12  
rpg020390's Avatar
Teching In
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: Clinton
Default

I have to secound that post about how IL sucks.. I am in Peoria and I have a Crx along w. a ls2 truck and there are no guys around here to roll w.... Diesel terroritory my friends... The closest shop to get a tune is one-six motor sports in chicago...
Reply
Old Jan 4, 2012 | 06:47 PM
  #13  
litle88's Avatar
12 Second Club
15 Year Member
iTrader: (20)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,561
Likes: 4
From: Burbank, Illinois
Default

16?

Straightline is closer to you.
Reply
Old Jan 5, 2012 | 01:01 AM
  #14  
js2fst's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 813
Likes: 0
From: K.C.
Default

There are some middle silos east of Kc with landing strips on them. I know a guy who has a couple
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:44 AM.

story-0
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-04 18:13:20


VIEW MORE
story-1
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-2
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-4
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-6
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-9
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE