MNSDAC "Minnesota" meeting

[RJ138]

I rode my motorcycle down on Sunday afternoon just as everyone was leaving. I saw Steve's white GLH-T clone on the way down. I also saw Todds Shelby Charger at the show and a CSX-T that was all white. There was also a trailer with a very nice Shelby Lancer on it. Wish I could of met up with you guys.

[amoparx]

There were about 800 cars there. At least that's what I thought I heard.
Todd Nelson took home the 1st place trophy for the FWD's, with his Black/Silver 1987 Shelby Charger. As long as his hood was open, mine stayed shut! That thing is really nice.
Peter P and I each won the "Outstanding" awards for our cars. He had his Blue/Silver '84 Shelby Charger and I had my 87 GLHS.
Jason brought his super Rare 1990 "4 DR" VNT Shadow ES Saturday. He just had it painted and it looked fantastic. Very nice job. The thing about that car was most people have no clue how rare it is. (One of 7)
Steve brought his '88 white GLH Clone. Another great car. The people from "Midwest Mopar's" took pictures of that car. They were pretty impressed with it. Then Todd hot wired it and took us all for a joy ride when Steve wasn't around.........OK, OK, I lied about that part.
All and all, it was a great weekend. My face should be falling off in the next couple days. The sun wasn't kind to me.

[4 l-bodies]

Something that I didn't think about until driving home was for the first time I ever remember at that show, all three places in our FWD class were won by 2 dr. L-bodies. They only got the correct year on Bob's GLHS Charger. They called mine a 88 Shelby Charger and called Peter's 84 SC a 89 Shelby. Peter was planning on bringing his beautiful 89 big tire/recaro CSX, but at the last minute brought the 84 SC, so that might explain that one. No clue how they mixed mine up though. Those muscle car guys just don't have a clue when it comes to our cars.
Had a good time. Time flew by. Several of us TD'ers went to Moparponderosa Sat. night for Gregs Nelsens annual party. Millions and millions of dollars in Mopar muscle at the hobby farm. hemi daytona's, superbird's, cuda's, Challenger's, Hemi Dart's, Road runner's. All hemi's, all literally perfect. Couple of my GLHT's hibernate there. They keep good company. Nice to see them. They will be coming home soon.
Lots of people looked at Steve's white GLHT at the show. IMO, over the years the GLHT seems to have gathered some respect from the muscle car crowd. Like Bob said, almost everyone had no clue about the rarity of Jason's VNT 4 dr Shadow. Beautiful new paint on the car. Really cool car.
It was fun to talk to friends I haven't seen in a while. For those who missed it... shoulda been there.
Todd

[layapatch]

Yeah, I had a great time as well. It was nice to see everyone that made it. Hopefully next year it won't be so windy!

[amoparx]

Hopefully next year it won't be so windy!

Or sunny!

[layapatch]

2009 MNSDAC Schedule (6-11-09)

June 13th @ 2:00 Meet at

Wagner's Drive-In
7000 W. Broadway Avenue, Brooklyn Park, MN
Tel: 763-533-8262

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran...Minnesota.html

and then go to the Anoka Car Show, (Downtown Anoka).


July 18th @ 1:00 Meet by the Dyno at Car Craft Car Show

August 8th @ 2:00 Meet at a Drive Inn and then go to the Anoka Car Show

September 12th @ Wheels and Wings Car Show

October Drag Racing (no schedule out yet)

[layapatch]

What do you guys think for drag racing this year?

Rock Falls or Brainerd or somewhere else?

Rock Falls Schedule

June
June 13/14 -- $69 Test Day** —/Bracket Drag Race (Goodyear MINI SERIES)
June 20 -- Saturday Wally Fun Race (Win a Wally!!)
June 21 -- Sunday Muscle Car Race
June 27/28 -- $69 Test Day** —/Bracket Drag Race (Goodyear MINI SERIES)
National Dragster Challenge


July
July 11/12 -- $69 Test Day** —/Bracket Drag Race (Goodyear MINI SERIES)
July 18 -- Saturday Bikes Only Drag Race
July 19 -- Sunday Sport Compact Drag Race


August
August 1 -- Saturday Wally Fun Race (Win a Wally!!)
August 2 -- Sunday Muscle Car Race
August 8/9 -- $69 Test Day** —/Bracket Drag Race
August 22 -- Saturday Muscle Car Race
August 23 -- Sunday Sport Compact Drag Race
August 29/30 -- $69 Test Day** —/Bracket Drag Race

September
September 12 -- Test Day + All Car Club Day
September 13 -- Sunday Wally Fun Race (Win a Wally!!)
September 19 -- Saturday Sport Compact Drag Race
September 20 -- Sunday Bikes Only Drag Race
September 26/27 -- $69 Test Day** —/Bracket Drag Race


October
October 3 -- Saturday Wally Fun Race + Fun Race Shootout!! (Win a Wally!!)
October 4 -- Sunday Muscle Car Race
October 10/11 -- $69 Test Day**/Bracket Drag Race & King of the
Track Race (Rain Date Sat. Oct. 17)
October 17 -- Saturday RFR Bonanza Race & Trophy Special PLUS
FREE Special RFR Member Appreciation Race
(Rain Date Sun. Oct. 18)
October 18 -- RAIN DATE
October 24 -- Saturday Fun Race -- Halloween Special
October 25 -- Sunday Sport Compact Drag Race


2009 Race Schedule Subject to Change!!


BIR

Wednesday Night Drags--Street Legal Drag Racing 2009
June 17, July 1, July 22, Aug 5, Aug 26, Sept 2, Sept 9

Anyone who shows up on Race night with a street legal car (including trucks and motorcycles), a helmet and $25 can race on the track.

The light tree, burn-out box and scoreboard (which allows you to see your elapsed time at the finish line) are available for use, and an announcer will be calling the actions.

Spectators can watch for $5.


2009 BIR Performance Driving School (Open Day)
May 4, May 11, May 25, June 8, June 15, July 3-5, July 13,
July 27, Aug 3, Aug 31, Sept 4-6, Sept 21, Oct 5

Everything you will need for your High Performance Driving Experience is provided. All you need to do is arrive and drive!

Your day will start with a classroom instruction session followed by a driving tour of the track with one of our experienced instructors.

Dust off the winter doldrums. Now it's time to get into your driving suit, helmet and gloves that we provide for you, and get buckled into the race car. The only thing that we ask you to bring is thin soled, closed toe, comfortable shoes. You are now ready to have a driving experience that you will never forget!

The thrill of driving a purpose built race car around a famous, historic race track, at speed, and with confidence, is what we provide for you.

[TopDollar69]

Too bad they wont let you drive a cheaply built overpowered Chrysler rust bucket around their famous historic race track. It would be much more exciting I'm sure.

[1966 dart wagon]

Too bad they wont let you drive a cheaply built overpowered Chrysler rust bucket around their famous historic race track. It would be much more exciting I'm sure.

That's what I was thinking, I don't wanna drive some race car, ok i do, but id rather drive my own car.

Id love to come out to the meet on Saturday but i have to work

[layapatch]

I wonder how much the driving school costs?

[layapatch]

Is everyone getting ready for Car Craft this coming weekend?

[amoparx]

I Am. I'm looking forward to it.

[1986GLH]

Is anyone putting their cars in the show? I think if Jason and I go we will just be spectators.

[amoparx]

I'm putting the Shelby in. It's kind of expensive. I tried to pre-register and they said it was closed. According to their web-site, I should have been able to register on-line, until Midnight Sunday night. But, it wouldn't let me so it'll cost $55 to enter. Grrrrrrr
But, I'll be there. Hopefully, Brad will have his Supercharged 3.8 RWD Shelby Charger finished. He says he's real close.

[blk86trbo]

Hey guys I'll be up in Crosslake MN from July 19 up until maybe Aug 2nd or so. Looks like Josh and I are going to get together and BS a little...anything else going on? Mainly I'm going on a fishing trip with the Family, but there ought to be an afternoon or evening my son and I could sneak away

Unfortunately I won't be driving a turbo car, just an 07 Town and Country

[1986GLH]

Hey Paul, we are having an MNSDAC meeting on July 18th at Car Craft Summer Nationals at the state fair grounds. Too bad you are leaving the next day. I was going to say maybe my brother and I could meet up with you guys and have some drinks or something but Cross Lake is 2 hours away from us.

[blk86trbo]

Yeah man, I was looking over the schedule and I noticed the Car Craft event! Only a couple days too late...oh well

Correct, it's probably about two hours one way, but I wouldn't have a problem driving also...is there anyone or any place to congregate somewhere in the middle?

Either way this works out, thanks for replying

[1986GLH]

Paul, Brainard would be a possibility.

[blk86trbo]

Paul, Brainard would be a possibility.

Cool, I think that's where Josh (MNMopar) lives. It would be neat to meet you all if the opportunity exists, but I certainly don't want to put anyone out of the way at my expense.

We'll just play it by ear and see how things go...regardless, best of luck at the Car Craft event!

[amoparx]

If everyone picks a day, I'll try to make it. I'm really flexible now days. It's always a good reason for a mini road trip. I may work Monday-Thursday next week, but the way things are going, I'll probably be off the following week. We don't work a lot of consecutive weeks anymore.
Paul, are you on the other forum? Thats where most of us Minnesota guys post.