Drag Week 2013

[BadAssPerformance]

I think a few of us got in? :)

[fishcleaner]

Looks like it filled up in hours, I never had a chance. BTW here is the loop

https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Racing+at+Beech+Bend+Raceway&daddr=Lucas+Oil+Raceway,+Indianapolis,+Indiana+to: GATEWAY+MOTORSPORTS+PARK,+GATEWAY+MOTORSPORTS+PARK ,+700+Raceway+Blvd,+Madison,+IL+62060+to:Memphis+I nternational+Raceway,+Millington,+Tennessee+to:Bee ch+Bend+Park,+Bowling+Green,+KY&hl=en&ll=37.396346,-86.890869&spn=6.631832,12.271729&sll=35.298595,-89.910564&sspn=0.106477,0.191746&geocode=FYLlNAIdCJ3Z-iEKe1HHh56fVCmdmiKWmOVliDEKe1HHh56fVA%3BFUJ8XwIdVY za-iE1YslJW1NY7Cn1YPMfy65siDE1YslJW1NY7A%3BFdO8TQIdWa Kg-inLDL9yTK3YhzFZ9RasFjQv9Q%3BFdZfGgIdBoOj-iFKBK3QI-r2fimliqTAwX5_iDFKBK3QI-r2fg%3BFYLlNAIdCJ3Z-iEKe1HHh56fVCmdmiKWmOVliDEKe1HHh56fVA&oq=Beech+Bend+Raceway&t=m&mra=ls&z=7

[Pat]

Oh, yeah!

See you in Bowling Green for the start! :D

[c2xejk]

Glad to hear you got in Pat. BadAss, did you get in? fishcleaner, either put yourself on the waiting list and/or just go and sign-up at the gate! Last year I was on the waiting list and got in and at check-in more than 60 cars were no shows!

See you guys in Bowling Green!

[Pat]

Yep, thanks for the heads up on reg, Ed.

So far, I know that you, me, Reeves and JT will be representing the FWD Mopar crowd.

Fishcleaner...definitely get on the waiting list.

[BadAssPerformance]

Yeah, its gonna be a blast, the more the merrier :thumb:

...damn, guess I need to get a fuel level sender for the cell now LOL

[Reeves]

Yeah, I'm in!! Been wanting to do this forever!

JT, I'll send you the link on the sending unit in just a sec.

Edit:
Jeg's website is having troubles....I'll check again later.

[roachjuice]

Hell yea. Video documentation is a must!

[BadAssPerformance]

Yeah, I'm in!! Been wanting to do this forever!

JT, I'll send you the link on the sending unit in just a sec.

Thanks bro! :thumb:

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Hell yea. Video documentation is a must!

Oh yes...

[fishcleaner]

where is the link to get on the reserve list?

[c2xejk]

Last I heard, they are going to announce the waiting list on Monday...

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Everybody in Daily Driver, or did anybody try a different class?

[Pat]

Daily driver for me.

[BadAssPerformance]

Reeves and I are in DD class too

[cordes]

This is very exciting.

[Reeves]

I don't think we "fit" in any of the other classes. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong though.

[moparman76_69]

Crap I missed the announcement again. Not sure if I can swing it this year though.

[moparman76_69]

Cars quicker than 10.80 are not allowed in Daily Driver, and e.t. slips quicker than 10.80 will not be
accepted.

If you go into any other categories you'd be considered small block power adder. Pretty sure most of us would be uncompetitive in those.

[85glht]

Hell yea. Video documentation is a must!


+1, please!! Good luck you guys!!

[Reeves]

Cars quicker than 10.80 are not allowed in Daily Driver, and e.t. slips quicker than 10.80 will not be
accepted.

If you go into any other categories you'd be considered small block power adder. Pretty sure most of us would be uncompetitive in those.

Yeah, kind of the same thing I see as well. Unfortuantely it looks like I will be slowing the car down. On the plus side, hopefully less chance of breakage.

[roachjuice]

Yeah, kind of the same thing I see as well. Unfortuantely it looks like I will be slowing the car down. On the plus side, hopefully less chance of breakage.

10.9's-11.0's all day. :)

[22shelby]

man i give you guys credit!! 1200 miles is a LONG drive... call DSS now and start getting axles made up...lol.. sillyness aside, i want to figure out how to comedown with you guys but not seem like a "support vehicle"... ok soo how does this work??? so you trailer the car down to Boling green, off load... leave the truck and trailer in BG and go do the tour?? pick up truck and trailer a week later back in BG?? or can you have the truck and trailer tag along from city to city???

[roachjuice]

man i give you guys credit!! 1200 miles is a LONG drive... call DSS now and start getting axles made up...lol.. sillyness aside, i want to figure out how to comedown with you guys but not seem like a "support vehicle"... ok soo how does this work??? so you trailer the car down to Boling green, off load... leave the truck and trailer in BG and go do the tour?? pick up truck and trailer a week later back in BG?? or can you have the truck and trailer tag along from city to city???

Truck and trailer stays at original location which would be at BG. No support vehicles. You can have a trailer attached to your vehicle that you're competing with.

[Pat]

Truck and trailer stays at original location which would be at BG. No support vehicles. You can have a trailer attached to your vehicle that you're competing with.

This....and all of the parts/tools that you use have to be carried by yourself. Parts/tools can be bought/traded with other drag week competitors.

[c2xejk]

Helping is encouraged, but if you need an SUV load of guys to help you tune the car at every stop, then there is a problem... Generally speaking for Daily Driver class they don't worry too much.

There are people that follow the competitors from track to track. One of the big "issues" is making a parts run if you break something. So if you want to be the parts gopher/extra wrench, that would work. Alternatively, on the road it is helpful to have a co-pilot reading the directions. I may be looking for a co-pilot, but I won't know for a few months...

As an alternative, I am looking for a way to program a GPS with the directions Hot Rod gives us...

[contraption22]

I may have to save some vacation time for this.

[fishcleaner]

I may have to save some vacation time for this.I will be looking for a co-pilot. BTW is DVSDAC still active?

[contraption22]

I will be looking for a co-pilot. BTW is DVSDAC still active?

We sure are! Well... define active.. w still get together, few of us have running cars right now tho.

[moparman76_69]

So if I show up at Bowling Green with 325 bucks I can possibly get in? Or do I need to be on the wait list?

[86Shelby]

Good question George. Each year I consider going, especially after watching Jeff & Josh in Topeka. I wish I had been able to get time off that year.

[moparman76_69]

With the route being the way it is, I can possibly get buy without getting a hotel room. After BG is Indy so I can just stay at home, then after Stl is Memphis, my dad lives about an hour from Millington. That and I have a van and an air mattress.

[c2xejk]

So if I show up at Bowling Green with 325 bucks I can possibly get in? Or do I need to be on the wait list?

I have never gone that route, but I would guess that you can if not all of the 250 show up.

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With the route being the way it is, I can possibly get buy without getting a hotel room. After BG is Indy so I can just stay at home, then after Stl is Memphis, my dad lives about an hour from Millington. That and I have a van and an air mattress.

There are several people that camp. You will be in BG for at least one night (registration Sunday, racing starts Monday.)

PS. If you are on the fence about going, get on the list now, it is only getting longer and it will be several months before people start dropping out...

[fishcleaner]

I'm #60 on the waiting list, I think last year they had 80 people drop out so I might get a shot.

[BadAssPerformance]

I'm #60 on the waiting list, I think last year they had 80 people drop out so I might get a shot.

*fingers crossed* hope you get in!

[c2xejk]

I'm #60 on the waiting list, I think last year they had 80 people drop out so I might get a shot.

Not sure how may people dropped out, but they had ~63 no shows at the event...

[moparman76_69]

I'm #60 on the waiting list, I think last year they had 80 people drop out so I might get a shot.

How long did it take for you to hear back? I sent them an email this morning.

EDIT: I received a response that just said "request received"

[contraption22]

Saw this at a vehicle performance and accessory trade show a few weeks ago. Kinda pricey but super lightweight. Would be perfect for what you guys are planning as far as trailers.

44503

http://www.outdoorplay.com/Rack-and-Roll-78-Kayak-Trailer

[wheming]

Pricey is right! But that is a great little trailer. Thanks for the link.
You could probably bolt down a couple of those trailer hitch type racks to it to load tools and gear/wheels. They make those racks out of aluminum too so that shouldn't add too much weight.

[30 PSI SHADOW]

LOL!!! slowing a 4 banger down. only in reeves car..

[Pat]

Saw this at a vehicle performance and accessory trade show a few weeks ago. Kinda pricey but super lightweight. Would be perfect for what you guys are planning as far as trailers.

44503

http://www.outdoorplay.com/Rack-and-Roll-78-Kayak-Trailer

I may be using one of these...it's a Coleman Versa Trailer. Scott Drega's father has one that he hasn't used in years that he offered to me. Need to replace the lights, tires and probably give it a clean up but the price (or lack thereof) is definitely right and it's got a cover. It's 4'x6' and is about 2' deep with the top. It will add a ton of carry space.

44517

[turbovanman²]

Good luck guys, :thumb:

[BadAssPerformance]

Thanks Simon!

Nice trailer Pat!

[Reeves]

My trailer work has started! :thumb:

[Pat]

My trailer work has started! :thumb:

That is freaking awesome.

[moparman76_69]

My trailer work has started! :thumb:

What year is the horizon?

[Reeves]

It WAS a 1989

[168glhs1986]

This should be good!

[BadAssPerformance]

That is freaking awesome.

Ditto

[moparman76_69]

It WAS a 1989

Still have the dash harness?

[shmedley]

X2 on the dash harness. Could use one

[Reeves]

It's still in it I believe.

[Oggie Fisher]

Slightly off topic, I was watching a re-run of the 2012 Drag Week episode and saw a Spirit R/T in the lanes. Has any TMs attempted this before?

[86Shelby]

Forcedfedmopar won the 4 cylinder class in 2011 with his GLH-T, averaged high 11s IIRC. Ed, I can't remember his screenname offhand, with the P-body ran in 2011 as well.

[c2xejk]

Yup, I ran my Shadow in 2011 and my Spirit R/T in 2012. The Spirit was a last minute substitution. In most of the videos you can hear the announcer referring to it as a black Shadow... One run he goes back and forth between it being a Spirit and a Shadow. It was Wednesday before I realized the car was running on only 5-6psi of boost. Then Thursday I lost spark at the top end of the track...

[moparman76_69]

It's still in it I believe.

PM me if you want to sell it

/threadjack

[Reaper1]

Just wanting to tag along to hear about all the fun.

[contraption22]

Updates? A bunch of people from work are going. I will not be able to.

[Pat]

Updates? A bunch of people from work are going. I will not be able to.


I am on track....lots left to do, but Drag Week is a definite.

[fishcleaner]

Just sent them an email saying I'm out, can't go this year.

[moparman76_69]

I got an email saying I moved up the list 11 places.

[Reeves]

I got this today:

Dear Hot Rod Drag Week registered racers:
You are receiving this email because you have signed up for this year’s race. If you are certain you can’t attend Drag Week, we will process only a 50-percent refund (not including the processing fee) and only for requests made prior to midnight Pacific time on August 15. After August 15 there will be no refunds of your pre-registration fee, however, if after August 15 you find you still need to drop out please notify us as soon as possible. We still have an extensive wait list. The maximum for 2013 will be 250 cars. We strongly encourage you to notify us as soon as you are certain you can’t make it to the race. Please open a spot for another racer who could be ready to run. You would want them to do the same for you.
Also, we are in the process of conducting our final meetings with each track. We will have additional information available next week as a result of those meetings. Watch for a comprehensive email that will be sent to every registered racer.
Thanks, and we will see you at this year’s Hot Rod Drag Week.

I also did a few things to the car lately. Pics attached. I also found out why my turn signals weren't cancelling after a turn......who knew their is a right-side-up on a L-body steering wheel??? LOL

[168glhs1986]

So the only incentive for cancelling after August 15th is so they will invite you back next year. Thats poor business imo if they have an "extensive" wait list. Keep the registration fee but return the entry money.

[dodgeshadowchik]

This should be fun. :)

[Pat]

So the only incentive for cancelling after August 15th is so they will invite you back next year. Thats poor business imo if they have an "extensive" wait list. Keep the registration fee but return the entry money.


They've had issues with long waiting lists, a full entry list and a bunch of no shows. They made it very clear during the reg process about how refunds/cancellations/no shows would be handled.

[cordes]

I got this today:

Dear Hot Rod Drag Week registered racers:
You are receiving this email because you have signed up for this year’s race. If you are certain you can’t attend Drag Week, we will process only a 50-percent refund (not including the processing fee) and only for requests made prior to midnight Pacific time on August 15. After August 15 there will be no refunds of your pre-registration fee, however, if after August 15 you find you still need to drop out please notify us as soon as possible. We still have an extensive wait list. The maximum for 2013 will be 250 cars. We strongly encourage you to notify us as soon as you are certain you can’t make it to the race. Please open a spot for another racer who could be ready to run. You would want them to do the same for you.
Also, we are in the process of conducting our final meetings with each track. We will have additional information available next week as a result of those meetings. Watch for a comprehensive email that will be sent to every registered racer.
Thanks, and we will see you at this year’s Hot Rod Drag Week.

I also did a few things to the car lately. Pics attached. I also found out why my turn signals weren't cancelling after a turn......who knew their is a right-side-up on a L-body steering wheel??? LOL

An L body with 4 functional speakers? Did you make MB photo shop that to mess with us?


They've had issues with long waiting lists, a full entry list and a bunch of no shows. They made it very clear during the reg process about how refunds/cancellations/no shows would be handled.

Yeah, if guys have some serious skin in the game they'll be less likely to sign up just because there is space and then bail at the last minute.

[c2xejk]

From what I understand, there has been a flurry of cancellations. We will see if it results in a full field or not... I am betting that if you show up ready to run, there will be some no shows and you will get in...

[Reeves]

From what I understand, there has been a flurry of cancellations. We will see if it results in a full field or not... I am betting that if you show up ready to run, there will be some no shows and you will get in...

I've heard that quote a few make it in at the gate. Just hearsy.....


An L body with 4 functional speakers? Did you make MB photo shop that to mess with us?

Nope, that's Polk 6.5" in the doors to replace the factory Infinity's I had in there, and that's Polk crossovers in the AMJAM hole and Polk tweets in flush mounted in the dash cap. Sitting still they sound great on the 25watt RMS Kenwood headunit power, but on the road, you pretty much only hear the tweets for now..... Trying to quite down the exhaust a little more, and may add a 2 channel 100watt RMS amp behind the dash.

[c2xejk]

Last year, 250 cars were registered, but only ~190 showed... It will probably be better this year, but I highly doubt it will be 250. 210-220 would be my guess.

[glhs0426]

Who all is going to be in Memphis? We are trying to set you guys up some shade, water, fans, and possibly a lunch. I get home from work @ 5am, so, I'll be at the track when the gates open. If anyone needs it I can handle parts runs in Memphis and arrange overnight shipping to the next track if needed.

[Pat]

Who all is going to be in Memphis? We are trying to set you guys up some shade, water, fans, and possibly a lunch. I get home from work @ 5am, so, I'll be at the track when the gates open. If anyone needs it I can handle parts runs in Memphis and arrange overnight shipping to the next track if needed.


That is so cool....thanks! My car will be me, Dave Skrab and Barry Miles. I'll let the others chime in with thier bunch.

[BadAssPerformance]

From what I understand, there has been a flurry of cancellations. We will see if it results in a full field or not... I am betting that if you show up ready to run, there will be some no shows and you will get in...

Where do we get the latest updates on stuff, id there a forum or posting somewhere? The HotRod website is useless other than the general rules.


Who all is going to be in Memphis? We are trying to set you guys up some shade, water, fans, and possibly a lunch. I get home from work @ 5am, so, I'll be at the track when the gates open. If anyone needs it I can handle parts runs in Memphis and arrange overnight shipping to the next track if needed.

Thanks for the hospitality! In the Z will be me and MB.

[Pat]

Lots of info/discussion on bangshift.com.

[c2xejk]

Lots of info/discussion on bangshift.com.

Yup. Lots of Drag Week competitors weighing in there.

[Reeves]

Brad Morris (morrispower), and myself will be in my OMNI. Warren Hall (csxtra) and Paw Reeves will be in Paw Reeves' Charger (only spectating).

Did a test run last night with trailer. Had wheels/tries on it and toolbox. Did not have all spare parts on it yet, but it rode like it wasn't even back there. Very excited about that.

I took my old drag radials off the front and put on a different set of street tires. I drove the OMNI to work this morning and anything over 65 mph they vibrate pretty bad. I may get the balance on them checked again, but I'm thinking they may have flat spots from being so old.

[c2xejk]

Assuming I get everything together, my wife and I will be there in my '87 Shadow 3.5L turbo. We are planning on camping at all the stops.

[R/T]

Brad Morris (morrispower), and myself will be in my OMNI. Warren Hall (csxtra) and Paw Reeves will be in Paw Reeves' Charger (only spectating).

.

So....what you're saying is that there is room in the back seat of the Charger for another "crewperson"..... :eyebrows:

I was going to make it to Indy, anyone else??? :rockon:

[forcedfedmopar]

Brad Morris (morrispower), and myself will be in my OMNI. Warren Hall (csxtra) and Paw Reeves will be in Paw Reeves' Charger (only spectating).

Did a test run last night with trailer. Had wheels/tries on it and toolbox. Did not have all spare parts on it yet, but it rode like it wasn't even back there. Very excited about that.

I took my old drag radials off the front and put on a different set of street tires. I drove the OMNI to work this morning and anything over 65 mph they vibrate pretty bad. I may get the balance on them checked again, but I'm thinking they may have flat spots from being so old. Make sure that nothing from Paws charger ends up on the Omni as they frown upon "support vehicles". I was questioned by HR staff the last day when my fiancé showed up to watch! They thought she was bringing me parts!

[BadAssPerformance]

Anyone know if you can use a different car or if you gotta run the one registered?

Trans is all apart again and pretty sure its the front intermediate shaft bearing and the OBX is possibly making noise too. Guess the hammering of axle snappage might have beat some parts up. Between this and all the other stuff that needs to be checked out on the car and busy at work, I'm outta time, the car will not make it to drag week :(

MB and I are still planning on going tho to crew/spectate, etc. Unless they let me run a backup car?

[c2xejk]

Yes you can use different car. I did it last year and odds are favoring it this year too... :(

[86Shelby]

Go for it, take the CSX!

[contraption22]

Hey all. The Pep Boys Speedshop will have a support trailer at the event. I told the guys I had some friends running in the event. Make sure to stop by and say Hi.

[fishcleaner]

Hey all. The Pep Boys Speedshop will have a support trailer at the event. I told the guys I had some friends running in the event. Make sure to stop by and say Hi.
Have your buddies only hand out the red "R" stickers to the TM guys to give them the edge.

[contraption22]

Have your buddies only hand out the red "R" stickers to the TM guys to give them the edge.


I'll see what we can do. They've been on backorder since 2002 though.

[Reeves]

Make sure that nothing from Paws charger ends up on the Omni as they frown upon "support vehicles". I was questioned by HR staff the last day when my fiancé showed up to watch! They thought she was bringing me parts!

I've been kind of worried about that. They will not be carrying anything for me or the car, but I'm worried that them following me around may look suspicious? They just want to spectate and make the trip. Is it going to be a problem? Would they not be allowed to pit where I pit? Is there a spectator only area? Can we eat lunch at the track together? Etc.....

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I'll see what we can do. They've been on backorder since 2002 though.

How about some Scat Pak stickers?

[dodgeshadowchik]

I will be doing a little blog-type update as the event progress, for those who may want to follow along on here:
http://shelbydiamondstar.blogspot.com/2013/09/trboblus-last-minute-hot-rod-drag-week.html

Can't wait to see you all!

[Pat]

I've been kind of worried about that. They will not be carrying anything for me or the car, but I'm worried that them following me around may look suspicious? They just want to spectate and make the trip. Is it going to be a problem? Would they not be allowed to pit where I pit? Is there a spectator only area? Can we eat lunch at the track together? Etc.....

Not just following around, but also helping to wrench on the car. As I understand it, no one but participants (those riding in the cars) can help work on the car, nor can they carry or bring any parts.

If I bust my car, you can help fix it or help me with parts, run me to a parts store, etc, but if Warren is spectating/riding in Paw Reeves' Charger, then he can't.

[R/T]

I will be doing a little blog-type update as the event progress, for those who may want to follow along on here:
http://shelbydiamondstar.blogspot.com/2013/09/trboblus-last-minute-hot-rod-drag-week.html

Can't wait to see you all!

The "More dependable DSM" comment made me LOL!!!

[BadAssPerformance]

LOL, I never said
"bring the more dependable DSM" ;)

[c2xejk]

Not just following around, but also helping to wrench on the car. As I understand it, no one but participants (those riding in the cars) can help work on the car, nor can they carry or bring any parts.

If I bust my car, you can help fix it or help me with parts, run me to a parts store, etc, but if Warren is spectating/riding in Paw Reeves' Charger, then he can't.

(This has been debated a lot on other forums)

Generally there is participant parking and spectator parking, but there is nothing forcing you to park in any particular location...

To be honest, the "test"/"punishment" for cheating (ie. having a car full of people helping you wrench/tune at every stop) is the sequester area where they can "watch you" more closely. So if you are not cheating, then you are fine. Plus, if you are in the sequester area, you get priority access to the staging lanes! (ie. if there is a long line of cars and you want to run, you get to cut in front of them!)

The "spirit of the event" is racers helping racers. So if you break something, don't be afraid to let others help (and even supply parts!)

I would still have them park over in the spectator area and you will be fine.

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So is Marybeth driving? Side note, I have been told that a passenger can upgrade to driving (ie racing) privileges for $50 when you register.

[shadow88]

Anyone know if you can use a different car or if you gotta run the one registered?

Trans is all apart again and pretty sure its the front intermediate shaft bearing and the OBX is possibly making noise too. Guess the hammering of axle snappage might have beat some parts up. Between this and all the other stuff that needs to be checked out on the car and busy at work, I'm outta time, the car will not make it to drag week :(

MB and I are still planning on going tho to crew/spectate, etc. Unless they let me run a backup car?


When will you get an auto :)?

[BadAssPerformance]

So is Marybeth driving? Side note, I have been told that a passenger can upgrade to driving (ie racing) privileges for $50 when you register.

She offered up the car for me to drive and even to play chauffer and crew chief! :love: I should have thought of that plan originally, LOL

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When will you get an auto :)?

After I lose a leg?

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When will you get an auto :)?

After I lose an arm?

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When will you get an auto :)?

When I install wifi in the car so I can surf the internet while slushing thru gears?

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When will you get an auto :)?

.... and MAYBE if I ever just cared at how fast the car went and didn't just like driving it for fun :)

[shadow88]

.... and MAYBE if I ever just cared at how fast the car went and didn't just like driving it for fun :)

How much of this is fun? :):eyebrows:

I'll admit, the fun to drive factor is reduced, but the headaches and monthly repairs are not missed.

[contraption22]

When will you get an auto :)?
When the notion of 3 or more full passes in a weekend becomes too appealing.

[dodgeshadowchik]

He just needs a built gearbox. :).

[BadAssPerformance]

How much of this is fun? :):eyebrows:

I'll admit, the fun to drive factor is reduced, but the headaches and monthly repairs are not missed.


When the notion of 3 or more full passes in a weekend becomes too appealing.

LOL... You must be thinking of my last patched together trans. Do you guys realize that this trans (installed Aug 2012) has not been apart since then? Over a year of fun out of this trans... and having it live thru several broken axles I'm somewhat surprised the damage wasn't worse!

[wheming]

LOL... You must be thinking of my last patched together trans. Do you guys realize that this trans (installed Aug 2012) has not been apart since then? Over a year of fun out of this trans... and having it live thru several broken axles I'm somewhat surprised the damage wasn't worse!

You had to go and say that...
Oh boy... :rolleyes:

[BadAssPerformance]

You had to go and say that...
Oh boy... :rolleyes:

LOL...



Well, packing up and heading out soon!

If anyone is in the area of any of the tracks, stop by, I think spectating is only $5-$10 depending on track

[OnLooker]

Good luck everyone and keep us updated.

[fishcleaner]

kick some v8 azz and good luck

[85glht]

kick some v8 azz and good luck

+1!!!

[86Shelby]

Found some pics of the first people in the registration line today. MB, JT & Reeves sleeping on the line this morning? :p Good luck to everyone running this year!


I'm thinking this is C2xejk?
http://stblogs.hotrod.com/files/2013/09/2013-drag-week-hot-rod-cars-racers-lineup-registration-day-one-057.jpg

Mr. Culkin
http://stblogs.hotrod.com/files/2013/09/2013-drag-week-hot-rod-cars-racers-lineup-registration-day-one-078.jpg


and another just because I love Buicks.
http://stblogs.hotrod.com/files/2013/09/2013-drag-week-hot-rod-cars-racers-lineup-registration-day-one-042.jpg

[c2xejk]

Yup, that is my car.

[fleckster]

Looking forward to you guys heading up this way to Indy! The red carpet will be rolled out (Figuratively) and the our "Mopar Manor" will be open for the enthusiasts making the trip. I will have the car wash open. We will have pizza/chips/soft drinks and can have adult beverages ready if the specific requests are made. The garage will be available for anyone needing to do some adjustments or (heaven forbid) repairs. I know the Reeves Clan is planning on being there. I believe JT and Mary Beth are coming over too. Not sure about Pat and his guys but they have been invited and are more than welcome! Nate (88pacifica) will be hanging out as well.

I'm taking tomorrow off to head down to the track and watch the festivities!

[168glhs1986]

You can watch racing live on Hot Rod TV (youtube channel)

[speedfreek500]

Just found it...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q14nYYT292c&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PLGvTvFzdMg_PEo9tB2njxYmiwYhzpWc3_

[cordes]

That Shadow looks pretty awesome!

[roachjuice]

Looks like reeves ran an 11.65@115! Hell yea!
JT ran 12.5@109
http://blogs.hotrod.com/hot-rod-drag-week-2013-results-day-one-76975.html/2013-mon-pm-dd-2/

[cordes]

Reeves at about 4:08:20 in that video.

[85boostbox]

I love how the announcer is surprised about the 11.65. He should see what it really runs when it is not detuned :thumbup:

[speedfreek500]

Just found it...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q14nYYT292c&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PLGvTvFzdMg_PEo9tB2njxYmiwYhzpWc3_
Turbo Blue @ 2:41:11 runs a 12.5 Reeves up just after with a 11.7 They call it a colt and talk about the hatch flys open for aerodynamics lol

[fishcleaner]

"we have a parade of odd mopar products coming up" way to go guys (screen shots from the recorded live feed)


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Good eye Cordes, I missed it the first time. Reeves at 4:08, I wonder if the blue camaro shows up at the next track? way to represent James

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[R/T]

Reeves at 1:02 or so on today's feed, JT and pat were just before, Reeves went 11.63.....

[86Shelby]

Glad to hear you all did pretty well! Nice work, Ed, on nearly hitting 100mph with your R/T! You're giving me hope that my pile of an R/T might make it through DW one of these years.

[Ondonti]

When will you get an auto :)?

When the heaviest car in the 10's running an auto is no longer weighing hundreds of pounds less and just making a few passes and then parking (the FWDP CSX). Put 1000+ pounds back into the BSX and I don't think everything would be so simple as people make it seem. Gus advice #1, lose weight to save the drivetrain. Red Sled and others still can't seem to get in a good spot with their high dollar 3 speeds. 3 speeds which they still prefer over the dogbox t850s.

[Pat]

12.04 yesterday, 11.93 today

[MILKCARTON]

has anyone ran faster than 11.65............................................. .................................................. .................................................. .........................

[440dart]

Hows everyone doing cant watch any vids crappy service in ND oilfeids

[Ondonti]

Wondering if Ed's 3.0T R/T is doing okay.

[SilverFleet]

Good luck everyone!!! I'm sure people are confused as to why 80's (and early 90's) Dodge econoboxes are blowing away their Chevelles and Camaros. Keep it up!!!:thumb:

[R/T]

Day 3 - 2:32 on the live feed counter - Reeves goes 11.52 @ 119, Pat is the next run @ 11.83

[fishcleaner]

Results after day 3, looks like Reeve's is holding on to the #10 spot, huge amount of cars in the Daily Driver class.

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[cordes]

Wow, that's awesome. If he can move up one place he'll be top Mopar. What a feat that would be.

[wheming]

Way to go folks!
Keep it up :thumbup:

[Shadow]

Way to represent guys! Excuse my ignorance, but this is on DOT tires and Not slicks....correct? (being a street car type event)

[R/T]

Day 4 live feed: 1:07 Pat beats a Fox body, James goes 11.58 and beats an SRT Jeep!! WOOT!!!

[ohiorob]

Thanks for the updates everyone :thumb: looking forward to all the pics and storys that will be coming up soon :)

[Ondonti]

Way to represent guys! Excuse my ignorance, but this is on DOT tires and Not slicks....correct? (being a street car type event)
They carry around trailers and I am pretty sure slicks if they can fit them. Some of those RWD monsters probably can't fit their tires in a little trailer.

[86Shelby]

Way to represent guys! Excuse my ignorance, but this is on DOT tires and Not slicks....correct? (being a street car type event)

Nope, you can run slicks. Most guys just swap tires at the track, then put the street tires on before heading out to the next hotel. Heck, there was a lifted 4x4 truck in '11 that ran relatively agressive mudding tires but swapped to little drag radials for the races; that thing looked funny with the DRs on it.

IIRC the red Mustang driven by Jon Wischmann is still running DRs for the entire event, not swapping tires at the track. He's running 8.6-8.8 so far this year. He's an engine machinist from Lincoln so there are a bunch of guys on our local board following his progress. What a way to reinforce your reputation to your customers that your work is top notch.

[Pat]

Ran the car 7 times today to get into the bracket. We will see tonight if it was enough. Best if 11.64 today. On to Bowling Green

[johnl]

Wish I was there. Wish I had a car there too. Have fun. JT, MB is cool.

[contraption22]

Ran the car 7 times today to get into the bracket. We will see tonight if it was enough. Best if 11.64 today. On to Bowling Green


Awesome!

I have to go next year.

[168glhs1986]

We're taking the consulier next year!

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[MILKCARTON]

Neat interview, way to represent 80's Turbo Dodge's! Sick Omni BTW

[fishcleaner]

Neat interview, way to represent 80's Turbo Dodge's! Sick Omni BTW
where was the interview?

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Does anyone know if walkups got in this year?
I think they said 19 people got in, 230 cars, just short of their 250 limit.

[22shelby]

if you go to the recap on hotrod page its a the 4H24min mark... and they are right, the car is a hit all over the internet!!

[unluckyty]

Great job, nice to see the cars doing well, and the live feed is awesome.

greg

[csxtra]

It's official, the day 4 results have been posted: Reeves AND Pat made it into the quick 32 for the Daily Driver Class! James ended up 13th and Pat is 29th.

Congrats to both of them!! :clap:

[cordes]

Wow, that is awesome. Nice work guys.

[Shadow]

So what is the limiting factor? Pump gas? Do they consider meth + pump, pump gas?

[MILKCARTON]

So what is the limiting factor? Pump gas? Do they consider meth + pump, pump gas?You cant run E85?

[c2xejk]

Fuel choice what ever you want. Hot Rod what fuel you use...

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PS. I have been struggling with a variety of issues on the spirit. Today I noticed the clutch slipping under some conditions. When I raced JT he started catching up to me because the clutch was slipping, then it grabbed and I took off... On the drive to BG I was having issues shifting into gears....

[dodgeshadowchik]

Jt running a 12.5 on pump and 17 psi really shows me how bad of a driver I am. Lol! But the car made it through the event. So that's exciting. This was an awesome experience. Looking forward to seeing pat and reeves race tomorrow!

[c2xejk]

I may be wrong, but I think there is one more day of racing before the quick 32 is set.

[fishcleaner]

Love it!

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Good luck guys

[MILKCARTON]

Jt running a 12.5 on pump and 17 psi really shows me how bad of a driver I am. Lol! But the car made it through the event. So that's exciting. This was an awesome experience. Looking forward to seeing pat and reeves race tomorrow!

you just need to swap that DSM to an auto and it will feed like no other, we have an awd auto swapped 92 colt here that we streetrace and it is almost unbeatable, never ran it at a track but it will run away from my shadow so im sure it will run in the 10's somewhere

[Reaper1]

if you go to the recap on hotrod page its a the 4H24min mark... and they are right, the car is a hit all over the internet!!

I can't find this to save my life! Maybe they haven't posted it on YT yet because I couldn't find it on the HotRod page either. :(

[Vigo]

Look on Motor Trend's youtube channel. That's where Hot Rod's youtube stuff is. I noticed a 5hr drag week vid there today but needless to say i didnt watch it all 5 hrs out of it..http://changethetopic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/tumblr_md7ip9vx3Z1rfy2fao1_500-1_zps14ea8bc8.jpg Now that i know what to skip to, though..

[1BADVAN]

Look on Motor Trend's youtube channel. That's where Hot Rod's youtube stuff is. I noticed a 5hr drag week vid there today but needless to say i didnt watch it. Now that i know what to skip to, though..
http://youtu.be/3eCyyYX3hsI?t=4h24m37s

Should be a direct link

[GLHS-024]

Are the turbo Mopar crews in impound today? Lol

I was watching a little live stream and they were talking about the impound lot, every time they showed cars while talking you could see the Omni, Shadow, and the Talon lined up ;-)

[R/T]

love it!

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good luck guys

WE'RE NOT WORTHY!!!!:lol:

(I think we found a new nickname for James......!)

[contraption22]

I only getting short random blips of the live feed.

[168glhs1986]

Damn Pep Boy's live feed! Why are more than 32 cars in the daily driver class racing today? It appears they are still vying for a spot in the final 32.

[johnl]

+Totally Cool Sir James!

[MILKCARTON]

my buddy Joe Barry couldn't compete today, hurt the motor in the all steel 56 Chevy in unlimited, that thing is a beast and a true street car, he drives is ALOT in Colorado Springs and he has much respect for the Turbo Mopars

[csxtra]

Damn Pep Boy's live feed! Why are more than 32 cars in the daily driver class racing today? It appears they are still vying for a spot in the final 32.

It turns out that each class got to run Friday so they could get their 5-day averages. Hero Reeves moved up to become the #9 qualifier in the Daily Driver class, and Pat moved up to #26 I believe.

James let all of the magic smoke out of his alternator on his last qualifying pass on Friday, but thanks to JT and Marybeth who went to the parts store to get him another one, he was able to get it back together before the Daily Driver Quick 32 finals last call. (The guys from Pep Boys didn't have one with them...they said it was Mike's fault for not telling them to bring one...and they did not have any Type R stickers either :( ).

In the finals, Pat red-lit by only .010 seconds, and James won two rounds before losing by breaking out to finish fifth. The ironic thing is that the guy Pat lost to was the overall Daily Driver winner, and the guy James lost to was runner up.

James won the Quickest Four-Banger award with an 11.56 average from all five tracks (on pump gas and minimum-attainable boost :eyebrows:).

Congrats to James, JT, Pat, and Ed for successfully making it through the grueling week of racing and over 1000 miles of driving in 100 degree weather, and properly representing turbo Mopars!!

[forcedfedmopar]

Good job everyone!

[Pat]

Dave, Barry and I our way home now...what a freaking blast! 1200 miles in the Shadow, pulling a trailer, 5 races on 4 different tracks in 5 days. It was nuts!

Setting up for the event, I set the car up for 12.0's thinking that would be plenty to qualify while keeping the car safe. After day 1, we immediately realized the class was much faster (the bump was a second faster than its been in recent years) so we ended up having to push the car harder as the week went on. Went 12.04 in Bowling Green, 11.93 in Indy, 11.83 at Gateway, 11.64 at Memphis (traction issues-I had trouble with the track there. Made 7 passes!), then back in Bowling Green, I spun hard the first pass and went 11.72. I only got to make one other pass before I had to turn a slip in. On that second pass, it hooked well and pulled great to an 11.49 @ 118.4. being teched only to 11.50, I had to turn in the 11.72 slip.

That left us with a 5 day average of 11.83, which fortunately was enough to get us into the Q32 brackets. Unfortunately in the brackets, I lit the red bulb in the first round with a -.012. I needed a good light and thought I nailed it, but ended up nailing it on the wrong side of perfect. Oh well! :-)

We had a great time hanging with Reeves, Brad, Warren, Paw Reeves, JT, Mary Beth and Ed. I will definitely do this again in the future.

Oh, and that Reeves guy...he really is kind of a big deal. :-)

[wheming]

Nice work everyone!
Way to represent our little club, and to showcase the potential of our cars. :thumbup:

[moparman76_69]

quickest 4 banger means a blurb in the mag also

[cordes]

Congrats to all. It's a pretty big deal to have a DD run that fast and drive everywhere in between without breaking regardless of what you're in. How many guys couldn't finish due to breaking stuff anyway?

[dodgeshadowchik]

I think about 32 people dropped out due to breaking to a point that they could not continue.

Overall that event was a blast. Extremely tiring, especially with the heat.. but amazing. It's so different than anything I've ever experienced. Was also really neat to see such high-dollar race cars pulling trailers around. haha!
Was glad our little 4-banger club showed up and all finished the event without really any trouble. Congrats to Pat and Reeves in making the field!! Wish we could have as well, but just wasn't sure about running the dsm out the back door for 5 days straight. We did manage to get it into the 11's last night though! :)

Been working on photos from the event:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/miswiredcarbonunit/sets/72157635537557803/

Reeves is a HUGE deal. I heard he will be signing autographs at Norwalk today.

[fishcleaner]

On that second pass, it hooked well and pulled great to an 11.49 @ 118.4. being teched only to 11.50, I had to turn in the 11.72 slip.
Unfortunately in the brackets, I lit the red bulb in the first round with a -.012.

That's a total of .013 seconds of your life that you will never get back. Great job putting the Shadow together basically un-tested and not only making thru the event but kicking butt knocking down killer times and JT for jumping in MB's car which wasn't the plan for the trip and getting it into the 11's, I read a thread somewhere on Yellowbullet and the guy was bitching he lost to a blue ricer, I don't know who's car that was but I was thinking it was JT, and James? well he is my Hero.

You guys had too much fun, I'm going to try to make it next year.

[dodgeshadowchik]

Lmafo! I hope it was the talon that ruined his day. Haha!

[Gaboon]

Congratulations to all of you turbo mopar heads!
I did my best to keep updated and watched as much of the live action as possible. It was great to see you guys out there and the fantastic job you all did.

[BIGBRUDDA]

Great Pics MB, Howz bout some more info on the Corvair,Opel, Sunbeam,and Saturn?

[R/T]

Gongrats to all for the great showing, wish I could have been there.... :clap:

Way to rep the TM's, and *wow* what a lot of work a full week of racing is!! :faint:

All of you ARE a BIG DEAL!!! :lol:

[dodgeshadowchik]

Great Pics MB, Howz bout some more info on the Corvair,Opel, Sunbeam,and Saturn?

The Corvair was sitting as the #1 qualifier for the daily driver class. It's LSx powered. The Saturn, which I also believe was LSx powered, never saw it again after day 1... so not sure what happened to it. The Opel... is this the orange car? That's an Australian Holden. They actually shipped it here for this event. Unfortunately it ran into a ton of problems, so it never made a clean pass. The car is certified to 6.0; and is Toyota Supra (2jz) powered usually running around 60psi. I think for the Sunbeam, you are referring to the Triumph. (dark blue convertible with a huge turbo?) That is actually a 400 pontiac engine! So he took the award for fastest pontiac! lol! (Since a very high percentage of the cars there were now LSx powered).

[forcedfedmopar]

quickest 4 banger means a blurb in the mag alsonot for me, they didn't even recognize me

[johnl]

Hot diggity. Respect.

[Rrider]

not for me, they didn't even recognize me
I was watching and pulling for you! And all the TM's as I am sure the others here were also! I think the omnis get the most love because peeps know with a single glance its an underdog. Shadows spirits Daytonas etc, peeps see them and arent sure about the displacement.

[fleckster]

It was a great job by all the T-M peeps enduring Drag Week! I know I enjoyed watching them run here in Indy and getting to spend a little time with them! (Not as much as we originally planned since they discovered that Drag Week is as much a marathon drag racing event for cars as it is a physical and mental drag on the drivers and crews as well!) I'm glad they got to stop by Fleck's Mopar Manor for a bit of relaxing before the second day of racing and the trip to fame and glory!

"I was there and saw that s#!+ !!!!"

It was awesome getting to see my buddy Pat and the killer Shadow for the first time in quite a while. He is another person I give credit to in getting me interested in getting a Turbo III car and my Spirit R/T. (it was back in aught six and I remember it it like it was yesterday...we were in Topeka, KS heading west....okay it was actually at SDAC-16 and the SRT Nationals)

James, the Omni looked good as always and did not disappoint. I mentioned about a year or two ago that you should run this event as I knew your car would do well. It did as well or better than I guessed! YOu rock and are my and many other's hero!

JT and MB: Bang up job in the back-up ride! It may not have been the original plan but you did us proud! You beat the beans out of an AWD DSM and it didn't spit out the trans or viscous couplings! That is talent! MB even palyed with my son in the morning before they left on his slide/playset! What a great sport!

You guys are all heros and "The Best" in my book! :clap:

[Pat]

Who all is going to be in Memphis? We are trying to set you guys up some shade, water, fans, and possibly a lunch. I get home from work @ 5am, so, I'll be at the track when the gates open. If anyone needs it I can handle parts runs in Memphis and arrange overnight shipping to the next track if needed.

I'm just starting to feel a bit more normal again and am realizing that I should thank all of the SDAC support we received...we had track support from many SDAC/TM members, offers for places to stay and trailers ready to pick us up if we ended up having to drop out. Jon Trotter and John Fleck had houses full of people crashing on couches (sorry my group didn't make it to either...but we appreciate the offers!), we saw Fleck at the track in Indy, Larry Buford at Gateway and John Roberts (glhs0426) at Memphis with a massive lunch spread for us. Memphis BBQ, drinks, ice for our trip...it was just awesome. Thanks to all of you guys for the support! You all helped make the trip as cool as it was. :-)

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He is another person I give credit to in getting me interested in getting a Turbo III car and my Spirit R/T.

Man...I'm sorry about that. LOL!

Great seeing you too!

[contraption22]

I just have to congratulate you all for your personal achievements, in such a grueling event.

Also want to thank you for providing those of us that followed online with a great deal of fun for the week.

In the short conversation I had with our guy who drove the PepBoys's support vehicle, looks like I'll be tagging along next year, hopefully with a good supply of Nippondenso alternators, trailer lights, and Type R stickers for all.

[Reeves]

Awesome!

I have to go next year.

Yes, for sure you do!


We're taking the consulier next year!

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Does anyone know if walkups got in this year?

Yes, quite a few walkups got in due to some no shows.


Damn Pep Boy's live feed! Why are more than 32 cars in the daily driver class racing today? It appears they are still vying for a spot in the final 32.

Yes, they had a 5th day of qualifying that we didn't know about.


I was watching and pulling for you! And all the TM's as I am sure the others here were also! I think the omnis get the most love because peeps know with a single glance its an underdog. Shadows spirits Daytonas etc, peeps see them and arent sure about the displacement.

I totally agree with this statement.


I'm just starting to feel a bit more normal again and am realizing that I should thank all of the SDAC support we received...we had track support from many SDAC/TM members, offers for places to stay and trailers ready to pick us up if we ended up having to drop out. Jon Trotter and John Fleck had houses full of people crashing on couches (sorry my group didn't make it to either...but we appreciate the offers!), we saw Fleck at the track in Indy, Larry Buford at Gateway and John Roberts (glhs0426) at Memphis with a massive lunch spread for us. Memphis BBQ, drinks, ice for our trip...it was just awesome. Thanks to all of you guys for the support! You all helped make the trip as cool as it was. :-)

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Man...I'm sorry about that. LOL!

Great seeing you too!

Yes, BIG THANKS to Fleckster, Nate, Larry Buford, John Roberts, Jon Trotter, and others that helped out along the way. Fleckster had the Mopar Manor awaiting our arrival for HOURS before we got there...who knew it would take us 10 hours to get from Bowling Green to Indy. Geeze....we learned our lesson the first day on that one. John Roberts had the biggest spread of Memphis BBQ with all the fixins, Gatorade, Water, Ice, canopy setup, chairs, etc before we even got to the track! Wow! Thanks so much! It was nice to actually have a normal lunch (Brad (morrispower) and I were living off of beef jerky in the OMNI). Thanks to Jon Trotter for the place to crash, lasagna, and for getting us 2 big Growlers of local Memphis brew! It was great (and potent!).


I just have to congratulate you all for your personal achievements, in such a grueling event.

Also want to thank you for providing those of us that followed online with a great deal of fun for the week.

In the short conversation I had with our guy who drove the PepBoys's support vehicle, looks like I'll be tagging along next year, hopefully with a good supply of Nippondenso alternators, trailer lights, and Type R stickers for all.

LOL! I broke both taillights on the trailer when it flipped backwards on us at St. Louis. Brad duct taped them back together so we could make it to Memphis. Put on LED taillights there and they are much brighter and the turn signals work much better! The alternator starting only charging above 2000 rpm about 2 days into the trip. On the 1st pass in Bowling Green on the last day, it let out it's magic smoke :( HUGE thanks to JT and MB for getting me one in quick order. I heard that the speed from the parts store back to the track got MB grabbing for the "oh schit" handles. Thanks so much.

I had SUCH a good time, words can not even describe. I am STILL worn out.

Get this.....we got home from Drag Week at 1am on Friday night. Everyone was in bed when I got home, so me and Brad unloaded the tag-a-long trailer, put tools away, put slicks/skinnies on the car, changed the oil, changed the fuel (from pump back to race) and got to bed about 2:30am. AT 7am we finished loading up and headed to Norwalk for the Monster Mopar World Finals. After 1st pass up there, my CSR Electric water pump died. Man was I sure glad that it happened there and not on drag week!!!

[85glht]

Wow! Lucky the water pump didn't crap out on the road. It would have made for a long trip.

[glhs0426]

Drag week is a workout for both car and driver. I'm glad I could host all of the T-M participants for the Memphis stop. It was sure hard not to help and let you have all the "fun".

[BIGBRUDDA]

After 1st pass up there, my CSR Electric water pump died. Man was I sure glad that it happened there and not on drag week!!!
And within 100ft of a donor car...............:confused:

[Reaper1]

How long (miles, hours, passes, years...whatever you prefer) do yo think the CSR pump lasted?

[BadAssPerformance]

Drag Week was a blast, even with the back-up car THANKS MB! :) <3

Great to spend the week with everyone! Congrats to all of us for finishing the event! :grouphug: Congrats to Pat and Reeves for making the 32-car show! :clap:

SPECIAL thanks to all the hospitality and help from Fleckster, LarryB, minigts and glhs0426! :hail:

[dodgeshadowchik]

Cannot do an event without making one of these:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1jDZI9Pi8k&feature=c4-overview&list=UUKFuwbk7FT0KWOjxZRxhfTQ


lol....

Again, thank you to all those who helped us through that exhausting week and the heat!! :)
Flekster: your son is adorable! he's hilarious, too!

And JT, <3 Glad the stupid car still defied all dsm logic and has proven to be reliable. Those are two words that really don't belong in the same sentence. Thank you for showing me how to properly drive it, too. Was ecstatic to see it run an 11 at the end of the week!

[fleckster]

Love the video, Mary Beth! Glad you guys were able to finally make it over!

Thanks for the kind words for Carson. He cracks me up, too! ("How does daddy's car go?"......"rrrrrrmmmmm, pshhhhhh......rrrrrrmmmmmm, pshhhhhh")
Lucky for him he has his mom's looks and dad's sense of humor and interest in cars. Mentally, I think we are about the same age!
I hope he didn't bother you while you were nice enough to play with him. He is a great kid.
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Your Talon ran impressive all week and looked good doing it! You should be very proud!
Here's a non-professional shot of you in your car leaving our place:
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[Pat]

Awesome vid. Really makes me wish Drag Week started again next week. What a blast that was...

[Sgt Craig]

To the guys who did it,not trying to be nosey buy how much did you guys spend on fuel/lodging.I may try and do it next year depending on location and budget.

[Pat]

To the guys who did it,not trying to be nosey buy how much did you guys spend on fuel/lodging.I may try and do it next year depending on location and budget.


It wasn't cheap but for a week it wasn't too bad. Registration was $290, hotels for us were about $775, gas was about a tank per day for my car and food can be as cheap as you want to feed yourself for seven days. I had two with me which definitely helped reduce costs ( hotels, gas and reg all split).

[Sgt Craig]

It wasn't cheap but for a week it wasn't too bad. Registration was $290, hotels for us were about $775, gas was about a tank per day for my car and food can be as cheap as you want to feed yourself for seven days. I had two with me which definitely helped reduce costs ( hotels, gas and reg all split).

Registration not that big of a deal.I could probally cut the hotel exspense down some.I just need a floor to sleep on.Gas nothing really you can do about that.Has there ever been a turbo van at dragweek?Are you going to do it again next year?

[cordes]

Thanks for the video MB..

[Pat]

Registration not that big of a deal.I could probally cut the hotel exspense down some.I just need a floor to sleep on.Gas nothing really you can do about that.Has there ever been a turbo van at dragweek?Are you going to do it again next year?

Depends on where it is. I certainly want to.

[BadAssPerformance]

Cannot do an event without making one of these:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1jDZI9Pi8k&feature=c4-overview&list=UUKFuwbk7FT0KWOjxZRxhfTQ


Awesome work as always girl! :hail:

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Registration not that big of a deal.I could probally cut the hotel exspense down some.I just need a floor to sleep on.Gas nothing really you can do about that.Has there ever been a turbo van at dragweek?Are you going to do it again next year?

JoeDuno talked about taking his this year, but didn't for a few reasons... would be cool tho


Depends on where it is. I certainly want to.

+1, will depend on where it is...

Glad we took the Plan B car, while putting the axles back in the Z tonight noticed one alternator bolt loose and one missing! I mean 2 of the 4 tiny bolts that hold the two halves of the case together! :eek: Yeah, the car vibrates a lot LOL... Will definitely get a ton more street driving in way ahead of time if I plan to take the Z...

[wheming]

.....
Glad we took the Plan B car, while putting the axles back in the Z tonight noticed one alternator bolt loose and one missing! I mean 2 of the 4 tiny bolts that hold the two halves of the case together! :eek: Yeah, the car vibrates a lot LOL... Will definitely get a ton more street driving in way ahead of time if I plan to take the Z...

What do you mean exactly? :what:
I thought the Z was a daily driver street car??? :D

[wheming]

[QUOTE=dodgeshadowchik;1011919]Cannot do an event without making one of these:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1jDZI9Pi8k&feature=c4-overview&list=UUKFuwbk7FT0KWOjxZRxhfTQ


Ohhhh! Why has "the content owner has not made this content available on mobile" ???
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[dodgeshadowchik]

Dangit. Must be the soundtrack. Noticed that sometimes the copyrighted music will disable mobile viewing. I know is it was exported for all devices. That's a bummer!!

[ohiorob]

awesome videos MB :clap: if it wasn't for you we would only have a few pics from someones cell phone .

[BadAssPerformance]

What do you mean exactly? :what:
I thought the Z was a daily driver street car??? :D

LOL, it is a street car, but been too busy to get it to daily driving reliability :(

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awesome videos MB :clap: if it wasn't for you we would only have a few pics from someones cell phone .

We have more video (was kinda bored driving 1100 miles, LOL) but she's got a knack for taking the best bits and putting them together :hail:

[85glht]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!