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    2016 Turbo-Mopar Invasion Day at Cecil County Dragway (15th Annual ABM Nats)

    15th Annual 2016 ABM Nats Information! - tracktoysracing - 09-02-201509:40 AM

    The ABM Nats started in 2002 to remember Andrew "Krimpet" Bauer who passed away in a car accident on Sept. 1st 2002. Krimpet was the life of the party and a hell of a driver to boot. He loved cars but always had a soft spot for animals as well so every year the proceeds from this event are donated to a local animal rescue. Our charity this year is The FARM (Fallston Animal Rescue Movement). Check them out on FB https://www.facebook.com/Fallston-An...-346584211044/

    Payments for the 15th annual 2016 Track Toys Racing ABM Nats are now being accepted!!!! Even though costs to run this event have steadily increased over the years we are still only charging $50 ($55 paypal) per racer ticket.

    Paypal payments ($55) should be sent to tracktoysracing@gmail.com. If you prefer check ($50) it needs to be made out to Bill Tumas and sent to 407 Marion Dr Harrisburg PA 17112. Thanks and hope to see everyone there!!!! Please start spreading the word

    The date is November 12th and as always it will be at Cecil County Raceway.

    T-shirts, Hoodies, and Hats will be available this year. Add your size and $20 for a t shirt, $25 for a hat, and $30 for a hoodie.

    Hotel Rooms have not been set up yet but will be at the same hotel.
    Dinner arrangements have also not been set up yet.

    SMALL PRINT: If you purchase a ticket and realize before the event you cannot use it please contact me and we will do our best to find a buyer for your ticket and refund your money. If you cannot make the event for any reason and we cannot resell your ticket you forfeit your ticket and your money is donated to charity. Rain date is Saturday November 19th. If the weekend is a rain out your ticket will be good for the 2017 event. Thanks
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    Re: 2016 Turbo-Mopar Invasion Day at Cecil County Dragway (15th Annual ABM Nats)

    I've been trying to get ready for this all year, so i hope to be there! That weekend was already freed up using some PTO. Just need a couple more track testings with the van, and hopefully can have a good time at Cecil.
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    Re: 2016 Turbo-Mopar Invasion Day at Cecil County Dragway (15th Annual ABM Nats)

    Wasn't going to go this year Mike but considering changing my mind and taking GTX. Wasn't happy about the fact they let in far more cars than promised and the place was packed to the walls. Are we going to see the same situation this year? I know this is beyond your control.

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    Re: 2016 Turbo-Mopar Invasion Day at Cecil County Dragway (15th Annual ABM Nats)

    Quote Originally Posted by mopar-tech View Post
    Wasn't going to go this year Mike but considering changing my mind and taking GTX. Wasn't happy about the fact they let in far more cars than promised and the place was packed to the walls. Are we going to see the same situation this year? I know this is beyond your control.

    Gary
    I am told by the organizers that they will be limiting pre-registrations to 200 cars, but they will be allowing additional cars at the higher gate fee.

    Here is the Facebook page with more event info. They have a block of rooms reserved at a local hotel.

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/745624662146608/
    Last edited by contraption22; 09-27-2016 at 08:44 AM.
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    Re: 2016 Turbo-Mopar Invasion Day at Cecil County Dragway (15th Annual ABM Nats)

    How many cars attended last year?
    Wayne H.

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    Re: 2016 Turbo-Mopar Invasion Day at Cecil County Dragway (15th Annual ABM Nats)

    Quote Originally Posted by wheming View Post
    How many cars attended last year?
    I think 400ish.
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    Re: 2016 Turbo-Mopar Invasion Day at Cecil County Dragway (15th Annual ABM Nats)

    Quote Originally Posted by mopar-tech View Post
    Wasn't going to go this year Mike but considering changing my mind and taking GTX. Wasn't happy about the fact they let in far more cars than promised and the place was packed to the walls. Are we going to see the same situation this year? I know this is beyond your control.

    Gary
    I know what you mean.I drove down from Pittsburgh,track was crap.Drove back to Pittsburgh and ran Sunday and went faster.

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    Quote Originally Posted by contraption22 View Post
    I am told by the organizers that they will be limiting pre-registrations to 200 cars, but they will be allowing additional cars at the higher gate fee.

    Here is the Facebook page with more event info. They have a block of rooms reserved at a local hotel.

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/745624662146608/

    I dont know if im coming yet.Not sure if i have to work or not.may come down and watch.

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    Re: 2016 Turbo-Mopar Invasion Day at Cecil County Dragway (15th Annual ABM Nats)

    Sent my payment. Now need to try and get my wastegate actuator situation resolved. Also might go ahead and have a new blow off valve ready to try. I'll need to find some time to work on Mini in between the hurricane and my in-laws visiting!
    Wayne H.

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    '05 PT GT 2.4T HO autostick (RIP)
    '89 Plymouth Acclaim 2.5L turbo auto, "Slugmobile" yes, THE Slugmobile!
    '89 Dodge Caravan SE 2.5L turbo auto, "Mean Mini" yes, Gus' Mean Mini! (Current best 11.699 @ 114.43 mph! - Oct 15th, 2022 Cecil County Dragway, MD)
    MeanMini dragracing videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...URZLB1RxGYF6vw
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    Re: 2016 Turbo-Mopar Invasion Day at Cecil County Dragway (15th Annual ABM Nats)

    Quote Originally Posted by wheming View Post
    How many cars attended last year?
    We had just under 300 cars last year which was the second most we ever had at an event. We really got screwed by the oil downs last year, having two in the first hour and a half just set the day back completely. Hopefully that will not be an issue this year, we have had 250-300 in the past and the lanes are dead by 1 pm. I am capping it at 200 prepaid racers and will allow gate pays at $75 per car which turns away a lot of people. The Turbo Mopars have been a part of this since the beginning and I hope to see a lot of you there!

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    Re: 2016 Turbo-Mopar Invasion Day at Cecil County Dragway (15th Annual ABM Nats)

    I'm registered and ready...almost. But I'll be there.

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    Re: 2016 Turbo-Mopar Invasion Day at Cecil County Dragway (15th Annual ABM Nats)

    Quote Originally Posted by qwikhuh View Post
    We had just under 300 cars last year which was the second most we ever had at an event. We really got screwed by the oil downs last year, having two in the first hour and a half just set the day back completely. Hopefully that will not be an issue this year, we have had 250-300 in the past and the lanes are dead by 1 pm. I am capping it at 200 prepaid racers and will allow gate pays at $75 per car which turns away a lot of people. The Turbo Mopars have been a part of this since the beginning and I hope to see a lot of you there!
    I'm not inclined to go this year after last years fiasco. I pre-paid with the understanding the event in 2015 would be capped at 200 cars.

    Fought through god awful NYC traffic with a car and trailer on a Friday night and then find out the track the next day is overrun with Mustangs.

    Lots and lots of Mustangs.

    4 passes total.

    Why should I attend this year? Id get more passes just driving to the "local" track 2.5 hours away.

    I love Cecil and seeing my friends but I'm not seeing a good return for all the aggravation involved coming all the way from New England.

    GTX's new converter just came in this week along with headers, combined with the light wheels and fiberglass bumpers going back on we could see some crackling mid 10 second passes.


    Working on clearing the decks.

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    Re: 2016 Turbo-Mopar Invasion Day at Cecil County Dragway (15th Annual ABM Nats)

    Quote Originally Posted by mopar-tech View Post
    I'm not inclined to go this year after last years fiasco. I pre-paid with the understanding the event in 2015 would be capped at 200 cars.

    Fought through god awful NYC traffic with a car and trailer on a Friday night and then find out the track the next day is overrun with Mustangs.

    Lots and lots of Mustangs.

    4 passes total.

    Why should I attend this year? Id get more passes just driving to the "local" track 2.5 hours away.

    I love Cecil and seeing my friends but I'm not seeing a good return for all the aggravation involved coming all the way from New England.

    GTX's new converter just came in this week along with headers, combined with the light wheels and fiberglass bumpers going back on we could see some crackling mid 10 second passes.
    Sorry you will not be making it this year.

    Unfotunstely, there aren't enough Turbo Mopar drag racers willing to come out to organize our own track rental day. Thankfully the Mustang enthusiasts that host this event every year have been very welcoming of our seemingly dwindling group of hardcore enthusiasts.
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    Just paid up. Still planning on making test passes with the Horizon.
    Mike Marra
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    Quote Originally Posted by contraption22 View Post
    Just paid up. Still planning on making test passes with the Horizon.
    YAY!
    Looking forward to seeing it Mike!
    Wayne H.

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    Re: 2016 Turbo-Mopar Invasion Day at Cecil County Dragway (15th Annual ABM Nats)

    Where is everyone staying? The host hotel they mentioned?
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    MeanMini dragracing videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...URZLB1RxGYF6vw
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    Re: 2016 Turbo-Mopar Invasion Day at Cecil County Dragway (15th Annual ABM Nats)

    Quote Originally Posted by mopar-tech View Post
    I'm not inclined to go this year after last years fiasco. I pre-paid with the understanding the event in 2015 would be capped at 200 cars.

    Fought through god awful NYC traffic with a car and trailer on a Friday night and then find out the track the next day is overrun with Mustangs.

    Lots and lots of Mustangs.

    4 passes total.

    Why should I attend this year? Id get more passes just driving to the "local" track 2.5 hours away.

    I love Cecil and seeing my friends but I'm not seeing a good return for all the aggravation involved coming all the way from New England.

    GTX's new converter just came in this week along with headers, combined with the light wheels and fiberglass bumpers going back on we could see some crackling mid 10 second passes.
    I absolutely understand. The oil downs cannot be helped, the lanes were so busy I parked my own car after 2 passes. I have been running this event since 2000 and last year was the only time the lanes were full right up until the event ended. As far as the Mustangs go this is a Mustang event, always has been. I opened it up to others and as a fan of the turbo mopars I enjoy watching them run and appreciate their support.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wheming View Post
    Where is everyone staying? The host hotel they mentioned?
    I would suggest it, it is the nicest hotel in the area and we will be offering dinner and drinks for $15 a person on Saturday night after the event.

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    Quote Originally Posted by qwikhuh View Post
    I absolutely understand. The oil downs cannot be helped, the lanes were so busy I parked my own car after 2 passes. I have been running this event since 2000 and last year was the only time the lanes were full right up until the event ended. As far as the Mustangs go this is a Mustang event, always has been. I opened it up to others and as a fan of the turbo mopars I enjoy watching them run and appreciate their support.

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    I would suggest it, it is the nicest hotel in the area and we will be offering dinner and drinks for $15 a person on Saturday night after the event.

    I appreciate you having us. I've gone for years and even though last year was busier, it was still a blast.

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    We're getting close! Really looking forward to this. Pretty nervous though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by contraption22 View Post
    We're getting close! Really looking forward to this. Pretty nervous though.
    Me too!
    I wish i was more prepared, but i have some wastegate issues i need to work out. Maybe i can make it out to track test next Sunday.
    Still need to book a hotel room. My brother Dan should be down Friday evening too.
    Wayne H.

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    '05 PT GT 2.4T HO autostick (RIP)
    '89 Plymouth Acclaim 2.5L turbo auto, "Slugmobile" yes, THE Slugmobile!
    '89 Dodge Caravan SE 2.5L turbo auto, "Mean Mini" yes, Gus' Mean Mini! (Current best 11.699 @ 114.43 mph! - Oct 15th, 2022 Cecil County Dragway, MD)
    MeanMini dragracing videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...URZLB1RxGYF6vw
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    What kind of wastegate issues are you having?
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