HPD (Houston Performance Driving) Hosts Midnight 1320: Street Wars @ LMP! 5/30 (Sat).

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Old 05-13-2009, 11:44 AM
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Thumbs up HPD (Houston Performance Driving) Hosts Midnight 1320: Street Wars @ LMP! 5/30 (Sat).

S! LS1 Techers!

The first Midnight 1320 or 2009 is finally on the calendar! The HPD Staff had a planned date for May 30th (Saturday). Be looking for generally the same structure had the last 1200:1320. However, HPD will be adding some new features and classes. We are looking at the possibility of a cash payout. We are always up for suggestions so please PM Garett Oliphant (G-Z06) or Troy Dixon (xtc4us). Also any Mod or Admin can also help you.

Please check your calendars and get this date set. Take the time now to start getting your ride ready for the event.

(July-2008) Midnight 1320 Vid!

HPD Media Staff Vid.
MIDNIGHT 1320

600 spectators + 120 drag racers = for one hell of a night!


(November-2008) Midnight 1320 Vid!

480 spectators + 115 drag racers = another great 1200:1320

Vid from HPD's good buddy Dex from Tunerlifestyletv.com.
http://www.tunerlifestyletv.com/inde...album-60&num=1



*Midnight 1320: Street Wars Outline and General Information.*


I. Mission Statement:

- There has been a massive amount of attention and criticism of the street scene here in Houston. Street racing has caused many injuries and even deaths in H-Town. It's now time to stop this behavior and take it to the track. Houston Performance Driving is stepping up to the plate with John Hessnessy/Lonestar Motorsports Park (LMP) to educated newbs and old cats a like on good old fashion 1/4m drag racing.

- Give the track a chance! If you are a street racer...it's guaranteed that if you give the track a chance. You will feel that rush you get, however in a controlled environment , safe, ticket-free racing. YOU WILL GET HOOKED ON TRACK!

- Houston Performance Drivings mission is to bring all the race crews, independents, and shops together for a different kind of track night* with a street racing theme. Please understand that HPD is NOT* a car club! It is simply a forum where people with a passion for performance driving can go to find out what activities are happening in their area.

- This event is open to anyone and everyone! From the 9 sec trailer queens to the 14 sec Yahoos. There should be a great mix of cars and trucks. Such as Vipers, C5, C6s, Z06s, Z28s, SSs, Mustangs, Saleens, Cobras, T/As, Lightnings, SRT 4s, 6s, 8s, 10s, P-Cars, M3s, M5s, M6s, Mercedes AMGs, WRXs, STIs, EVOs, Supras, 350 Zs, G35/37s, Old School muscle, custom Hondas, Imports and Domestics! 100% open to anyone who enjoys the street racing lifestyle. Join us!

II. Qualifications and Class Information:

- Street Tire Class!

1) Street Tires *ONLY*. - Tires will be inspected when you tech in. NO drag radials.

2) Must be driven to the track.

3) Full Interior - No gutted rides allowed! Racers must have working dash, front seats (if no back seats, must be carpeted), working head lights, signals, and wipers. RADIOS and A/C are not required!

- Drag Radial Class!

1) Drag Radial Tires *ONLY*. - Tires will be inspected when you tech in.

2) Must be driven to the track.

3) Full Interior - No gutted rides allowed! All Street King racers must have working dash, front seats (if no back seats, must be carpeted), working head lights, signals, and wipers. RADIOS and A/C are not required!

- Unlimited Class!

1) There are NONE! Unlimited!

2) Trailers are allowed for the unlimited class racers.

Bike Class (Unlimited):

1) There are NONE! Unlimited!

2) Trailers are allowed for the unlimited bike class.

3) "This is Thunder Dome!"

- Terms of Service: I agree that the HPD Staff will have all say in the rules and regulations governing the Midnight 1320: Street/Track King Event. I understand all rules and qualifications for my run class.

III. Teching in:

- When you Tech-In please tell your tech what class you are entering. He will check your tires and inspect your ride to double check you are eligible for that class.

- Each class will have it's own code on the window. Example: Street Tire Class = ST*. Drag radials = DR* Unlimited = U*.

- Please red the class information and qualifications before the event.

IV. Test and Tune:

- Will be OPEN from 6PM to 9PM to dial in your systems and get ready for war!

- Take this time to have the car ready and have a little fun too.

V. Street Wars:

Street Wars Competition Structure:

- @ 9:30PM Street Wars begins. Racers will need to turn in their fastest time slip of the night to the HPD Coordinator. The times will be kept by the score keeper until the end of the night. Racing will end between Midnight at 12:30AM depending on how many racers we have.

- Make sure you keep your time slips and turn them in! Staff will not accept verbal times.

VI. Winners and Prizes:

- There will be a 1st and 2nd Place trophy for each class.

- Trophies from the last 1200:1320 were extremely nice!

- Awards will be giving out immediately after the Street Wars.

- If you think you have the fastest time of the night, please stay around until the end.

VII. 1200:1320 Schedule for May 30th.

- When: May 30th, 2009. (Saturday)
- Time: Gates open @ 5PM! Test and tune from 6PM-9PM. Street Wars start @ 9:30PM - Midnight/1AM.
- Where: Lonestar Motorsports Park in Sealy, TX.
- Map: http://www.lonestarmotorsportspark.com/
- How much: $30 to race and $15 to spectate.
- Who: The heavy hitters of the Houston area.
- Why: Do racing ticket-free! Also to show people that the track is the place to be!
- How: It's the pedal on the right!


VIII. Safety and EMS:

- There will be full EMS and Fire Rescue staff during 1200:1320. Please take the time to thank these men and women. They are the real heroes!

- HPD will have control of the VHT spray downs. The staff will make sure their is best best grip we can provide. Everyone had great things to say about the track prep last Midnight 1320. There were also many personal best times from people that has drag races for many years. We will provide that same level hard work again during the May 30th 1200:1320. Be there!

- If you have any safety questions or concerns please PM G-Z06 (Garett Oliphant) or xtc4us (Troy Dixon) and we will get back ASAP.

Thank you!

HPD Staff.
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PMs replied! Thanks guys. Hoping to bring you some relaxing and fun drag racing.
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How strict are the rules for cage,and firesuit?
I would love to run the Drag Radial class.
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This should be a great time.

Hoping to get a good 10sec pass out of the viper
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Originally Posted by 8urls1
How strict are the rules for cage,and firesuit?
I would love to run the Drag Radial class.
You will be just fine. Join us!
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TTT! Woo Wooo!
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hopefully the weather is like this lol.
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I'm there hpefully my car is finished by then Im hoping
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This should be another big night out at LMP! Join us and let's take it to the track!
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I will prob come and watch with some friends. Not going to run though, scared my 10 bolt will go
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ill be there, prob bring a few friends
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Originally Posted by camAro242
ill be there, prob bring a few friends
Thanks for your interest. This is really shaping up to be a great night. This event has been posted on many Houston area forums. There will be a a great variety of Domestic and Import power. If there is anything the staff can do to accommodate you please let us know.

Thanks.

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Pretty Sure the Wifey will want to come out and beat on her car a bit...
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Great event and people (Troy/ Garett Elephant).
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IMPORTANT!!!

Race fuel will be available at LMP.

- C16 = $14.00 per gal.
- 109 = $11.00 per gal.
- 110 = $10.00 per gal.
- Methanol = $5.50 per gal.

No Nitrous. Sorry.
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mods could this be sticky
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Originally Posted by camAro242
mods could this be sticky
Its Linked in a sticky......

https://ls1tech.com/forums/texas-mem...meet-info.html
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[QUOTE=Take 2;11647256]Its Linked in a sticky......

[its says paged not found if you click the link to this thread
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It has been repaired
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Coming up this weekend! Don't miss it!



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