Drag Racing Tech - Thunder Shootout... 57 days and counting down!!!!!!

I've had e-mails from some heavy hitters in the Pro Outlaw and Pro Stock classes and It looks like old rivalries are are getting heated up again especially in Pro Outlaw. Alot of the EFI Renigade cars are looking at making the trip south. Also it's looks like Modified Stock auto and manual classes are shaping up into some great racing.

Great news!!!!!! The track is going to have their regular Friday night bracket race and also let the Shootout cars test and tune and enter the bracket race if they want. We will also tech at the track. Look for the schedule at ThunderShootout.com

Fridat night would be a great time to do a little grudge racing.

Damn this is going to be awesome! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />

Well, will the "fast" LS1 cars show up? Colonel, Raughammer, etc

Tim

Don't sell yourself "short" Tim. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

<small>[ September 03, 2002, 07:13 PM: Message edited by: Jsears8 ]</small>

I want to attend, but haven't made up my mind one way or the other yet... I don't know if I would try one of the classes or just bracket race. Modified Stock Auto seems like the logical class for my car, but I honestly don't know if I can find enough weight to make the car 3500lbs. or not. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

That time of year looks to be pretty busy already race schedule-wise, and that's a heck of a tow for me...

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by GeorgeC:
<strong>I want to attend, but haven't made up my mind one way or the other yet... I don't know if I would try one of the classes or just bracket race. Modified Stock Auto seems like the logical class for my car, but I honestly don't know if I can find enough weight to make the car 3500lbs. or not. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

That time of year looks to be pretty busy already race schedule-wise, and that's a heck of a tow for me...</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">George you got the fastest car in the MS/A class that I know of.... The cool weather that time of the year and being at sea leve should be condusive to a naturally asperated record.

<small>[ September 03, 2002, 09:30 PM: Message edited by: Joe Kizzire ]</small>

well ive got the bugs worked out of mine only ran it twice the other night but did manage to make a 9.2 at 146 i still got to work on the light alittle i know most of these guys are masters when it comes to the light, i guess i just got to get use to the auto and the brake ( always ran a m6) ill have it worked out by race day.

I will be there on Friday afternoon. I will bracket racing on Friday night and race in the Mod stock M6 class and brackets on Saturday. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

I maybe on a race team called Team Thunder Racing. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />

<small>[ September 03, 2002, 11:08 PM: Message edited by: Coach 02 M6 Z/28 ]</small>

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 1fstTA:
<strong>well ive got the bugs worked out of mine only ran it twice the other night but did manage to make a 9.2 at 146 i still got to work on the light alittle i know most of these guys are masters when it comes to the light, i guess i just got to get use to the auto and the brake ( always ran a m6) ill have it worked out by race day.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">9.2@146 mph <img border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" title="" src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[hail]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> what mods do you have done to it besides what you have in your sig?

I can't wait to see some of the cars I've been reading about in person. The Friday night session will be fun. I won't be able to run my car Saturday as I will be busy but I should get some passes in Friday night.

i have a lunat 383 all forged bottom end, pro performance heads, gtp cam, tnt f2 plate n2o, and a pro fogger, ati th400 with ati 8in convertor with brake. and a few weight reduction mods like bmr k member cordeau race seats and chromoly cage, hal shocks all the way around.

Id really like to make this race but I have a feeling that I wont be able to.

Im still pretty far out and even when i get it done need license runs and more safety items which I have not purchased and will not have the $$ for before the race rolls around.

Not to say I wont find some extra $$ laying around between now and then which would help.

Im trying to make it. <img border="0" alt="[Banging Head]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_banghead.gif" />

I plan on being there. I should run a little quicker by then <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

PaiN is also making the trip. We are working on Raughammer. I figure a ton of Houston area guys will be there. This is THE event everyone has been gearing up for, this year.

Next season you need to have a 3500 lb big-motor class for the street cars with cubes. Not every 400+ci car is a gutted trailer queen <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />

-Tony

Speaking of trailer queens how's your car running lately Tony? Did it pick up with the new headers?

Lookin' forward to it!
see y'all there!

Matt <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
MS/PA class

Please post a link for info regarding the event <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

We'll be there... can't wait!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

www.thundershootout.com (http://www.thundershootout.com)

Anyone else see that Vince McCauley is registered?? I thought he was running a carb on his car?

www.thundershootout.com (http://www.thundershootout.com)

I'm steering myself towards the Pro Stock class .

I think the Modified Stock Automatic Transmission Class should have been <362ci like I had for NFRA. <400ci is going to make it a 372-393ci stroker class for sure. Any 350 what was .060 over is a rebuild but not a full on stroker.

I've been shooting for 3400 raceweight but I guess I will strip the car more and run collector mufflers.

Paging Guido!!!!!!!!!

Curt send me your e-mail address!!!!!

Joe, it's in his profile, ding dong <img border="0" alt="[Burnout]" title="" src="graemlins/burnout.gif" />

That's a web page not an e-mail address you twit.

My heads cam Vette has to run in the 400ci class, but I'll be there <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

JOE Just for MY info when did LT1 and LS1 cars fit renegade rules????????? I thought you had to have a FORD to run renegade.

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Nine Ball:
<strong>We are working on Raughammer.

-Tony</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I think hell will freeze over before he goes.

Hey Terry, you think your big tow rig can pull your ghetto car down this far? You may need a spare tranny, brakes and motor for the toy truck if you try it. LOL

Tim

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">
Hey Terry, you think your big tow rig can pull your ghetto car down this far? You may need a spare tranny, brakes and motor for the toy truck if you try it. LOL
</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">The truck can make it no problem, but it would be a very long haul for me (like 24 hours driving each way). Needless to say I'm not planning on attending. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by MADMAN:
<strong>JOE Just for MY info when did LT1 and LS1 cars fit renegade rules????????? I thought you had to have a FORD to run renegade.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Sorry about that Brian..... EFI Outlaw.... How's that???? Anyway some good cars are coming out of Canada so be ready!!!!

You have email grumpy old man <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Maybe we should have a contest.... Name the "Outlaw" class!!!! That's it... a contest.

Um, when I clicked on his "E-MAIL" icon, I got this E-MAIL address: z28seabass@hotmail.com
Imagine that!

It's OK Joe, I know modern technology confuses you in your... err... advanced stage of life <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

By the way, is everyone staying in Baton Rouge or near the track? How far is it from BR to No Problem Raceway? I think we're going to look for a hotel in BR and just drive back and forth to the track.

<small>[ September 05, 2002, 08:46 AM: Message edited by: Kristi ]</small>

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Kristi:
<strong>Um, when I clicked on his "E-MAIL" icon, I got this E-MAIL address: z28seabass@hotmail.com
Imagine that!

It's OK Joe, I know modern technology confuses you in your... err... advanced stage of life <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

By the way, is everyone staying in Baton Rouge or near the track? How far is it from BR to No Problem Raceway? I think we're going to look for a hotel in BR and just drive back and forth to the track.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">It's about 35-40 mintues from our shop to No Problem. It's only about 10 minutes from the Best Western in Donaldsonville and it's a pretty nice hotel.

Angie

No Fords Allowed?

You can get a room in Laplace , La also If you are comeing from Alabama it may be closer to laplace. 45 min. from the track <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by hyde:
<strong>No Fords Allowed?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Sorry, this race was designed from the fact that there are so many races for Mustangs to race, but nothing really for the EFI GM vehicles. You can certainly come watch though <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

Angie

I am looking forward to it although I am not sure how competative I will be in the only class I can qualify for. It seems that this class was set up for a few to compete <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> With all the 10 second six-speeds out there with heads / cam I'll likely be watching after the first round LOL

Friday sounds like that will be the most fun. I can't weait to see some grudge races. Will the track be available Saturday night after the shootout for more grudge racing?

also, there are hotels all along the interstate between BR and Donaldsonville. Gonzales is about 30 minutes from the track and there are several hotels there right off of I-10

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by java:
<strong>I am looking forward to it although I am not sure how competative I will be in the only class I can qualify for. It seems that this class was set up for a few to compete <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> With all the 10 second six-speeds out there with heads / cam I'll likely be watching after the first round LOL

Friday sounds like that will be the most fun. I can't weait to see some grudge races. Will the track be available Saturday night after the shootout for more grudge racing?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">yea...all 2 or 3 of them...lol. Remember most of these people will have to add weight to their car too. The field is big enough to make it a couple of rounds..all you have to do is qualify in the middle of the field so you don't face the top qualifyers in the first round. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />

The whole weekend will be fun..friday and saturday.

I wonder if everyone realizes that a sports bar is right behind the launch pad..can buy a beer while watching the race through the hug windows which makes it a perfect place to go if/when you get eliminated. Does it get any better? This is south Louisiana people...lol.

Tim

<small>[ September 05, 2002, 05:15 PM: Message edited by: 95 Formula ]</small>

We will be there with a brand new setup. We are hoping to be ready for Super Chevy later this month but that is questionable at this time. Looking forward to meeting everyone & cracking some ass <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> Should be a good time, see ya there.

Dave

www.thebeasst.com (http://www.thebeasst.com)

Hey put that whip down Dave..I'm running in your class <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />

I'm really looking forward to this event too. Been slowly getting the car ready for it since I don't have much time off.

My plans are to come away with a TON of photos, and video. It will be great to finally put some names to some faces.

see ya'll there!

I hear you Tim, some of the cars are running low 11's in the heat right now, wonder what they will do in the fall? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> Good point about the weight tho'.

Man I hope my new set up will be ready. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> It will be close but it should be. I won't have much time to dial it in but I don't care, I just want to attend abd have fun. Where is everyone staying? <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
Tom

I will be there for sure..

Barring a death in the family, a terroist attack on Troy, AL, or a major breakdown right at the last minute, I'll be there! <img border="0" alt="[Burnout]" title="" src="graemlins/burnout.gif" />

I hope to be running a slightly more ambitious setup by then. <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />

<small>[ September 05, 2002, 10:17 PM: Message edited by: Colonel ]</small>

Registration is looking good and several more have come through in the past few days. I think we have over 40 people registered so far...not bad with still 2 months to go!

Remember, pre-registered cars that are pre-paid only will be allowed to move to the front of the line at the gate with no waiting. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Also, It doesn't look like the Corvette classes are filling out at all... we are going to try to gauge the interest in this for a week or so and make a decision at that point if there will be enough to keep these classes. If anyone knows of any Corvettes that are interested, please point them in the direction of www.thundershootout.com. (http://www.thundershootout.com.)

Thanks!
Angie

I have been pumped about this race ever since I found out about it! I'll be there, no doubt. I would like to get there in time to run some brackets Friday night as well, but we'll have to see when I can get out of town. WE NEED MORE ENTRIES FOR STREET STOCK AUTOMATIC! There are way too many cammed autos out there with stock heads to NOT have a good turnout in this class. Let's go people! This should be a pretty cut-throat class! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Kristi - I'll call ya later on the motel situation. I'd like to stay at the same place that you and John are.

Angie - You can also put me down in MS/A if Paul is still up for me running his hooptie. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

In the Mod M6 class Iam looking for the Hot Rod to be running around 10.80s to 10.90s at a weight of 3500lbs. <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />

I sure hope alot of you guys come on Friday so we all can bracket race. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

I would like to see how good everyone is on the tree and with dail ins. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />

I sure hope ya'll are practicing. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

Coach

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Angie:
<strong>Registration is looking good and several more have come through in the past few days. I think we have over 40 people registered so far...not bad with still 2 months to go!

Remember, pre-registered cars that are pre-paid only will be allowed to move to the front of the line at the gate with no waiting. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">My check is in the mail!

I plan on running Friday night in full race trim and then plopping 200 pounds on saturday morning.
Luckily it wont be too hard to do so. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

**Angie, I wasnt too sure from the rule page but I need to know If we will be allowed to run fully open borla in the ss/a class??

A friend of mine is trying to get me to go to this and I think I will. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

I'll have to check that street stock auto class.

Will have to put on some weight to get to 3500lbs tho...

<small>[ September 06, 2002, 01:17 PM: Message edited by: Lane ]</small>

Mike - You might check with Joe K. on that as well; he'll be the main tech guy. I think it will be considered as a cutout, though, but don't quote me.

Lane - DO IT! SS/A will be a FUN class to run in. BTW, I'll be making a visit to your shop in October for a set of 15" BFG's. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

That's cool, Trevor. I'll look for a hotel in BR and let you know what I come up with. We don't want to stay where everyone else does this time, you remember how bad parking was at the hotel for NFRA, and then the... ahem... partiers <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> at 4 AM in the parking lot <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

We are really pumped up about this. We're gonna trailer the car because we hope to be abusing the stock rearend by then <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> We're having our trailer painted to match the truck next month... bling bling <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

Kristi, you should check on the hotels in Gonzales. It will save you 20-30 minutes of driving that you would have from Baton Rouge.

<small>[ September 06, 2002, 02:13 PM: Message edited by: Mike Hoffpauir ]</small>

HAHAHA! Yeah, I do remember a few different incidents from the NFRA. I don't think the "happenin'" Travelodge wanted any of us back for a future stay. I think it was Joseph's case of crabs from the bed comforter. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" /> Just let me know whatever you two decide, and I'll book a room at the same place, vacancy providing. Jason and Joseph will be there again, too, with the C5. Jason's goal is to run 12's N/A with the tow-truck Friday night. <img border="0" alt="[pimp]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_pimp.gif" /> It sounds like you'll be rollin' in pimp style w/ the matching trailer. I wonder how my trailer would look in sunset orange? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

<small>[ September 06, 2002, 05:17 PM: Message edited by: Trevor D ]</small>

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Kristi:
<strong>you remember how bad parking was at the hotel for NFRA, and then the... ahem... partiers <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> at 4 AM in the parking lot <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Kristi,

I resent that....we were all having a good time partying in the Parking Lot <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> . If I remember correctly, mikey was propisitioned from a local "woman of loose moral character" and then me, KECHME, thebeaSST,sonofbeaSSt,java, etc saw these "women of loose moral character" stroll through the parking lot looking for some action.

<img border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" title="" src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[hail]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Trevor D:
<strong>Mike - You might check with Joe K. on that as well; he'll be the main tech guy. I think it will be considered as a cutout, though, but don't quote me.

Lane - DO IT! SS/A will be a FUN class to run in. BTW, I'll be making a visit to your shop in October for a set of 15" BFG's. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Actually, we have a unbiased third party doing the actual teching-in, but as far as the rules, we have a group of people who consider each thing. I think Trevor is right, though, it seems like an open Borla would be considered a cut-out, which is not allowed in your class. I'll double check and get back with you.

Angie

doh! My bad Angie. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Embarrassed]" src="gr_emb.gif" />

ROFL Mir! I remember the woman of "loose moral character". <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" /> They cruised back by when I was talking to Sean, Mikey, and Steve. Apparently I was lookin' good while I was changing my tires. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> I think Sean was throwin' out the vibe to the women of the night. <img border="0" alt="[pimp]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_pimp.gif" />

LMAO!! I remember Mikey and I getting a few cat calls and whistles from a couple of the "ladies" .... they were hanging out of their window looking for a few good men. I can assure you that the local bars here do not feature Vanilla Ice or Paula Abdull wannabes.

BG was unreal!!

Trevor, I was doing nothing of the sort! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> . I had a real good time hangin with every body the night before. The trip was a real eye opener, you definatly find out who your real friends are when you get to confront them face to face. "HEY Dave, what's going on here,is my nipple getting bigger?, Oh never mind thats just the tip of the blade protruding from my chest " <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> .

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by KECHME:
<strong>The trip was a real eye opener, you definatly find out who your real friends are when you get to confront them face to face. "HEY Dave, what's going on here,is my nipple getting bigger?, Oh never mind thats just the tip of the blade protruding from my chest " <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> .</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"><img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[hail]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[fight]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_punch.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" title="" src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />

ROFL.... memories... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

I met my husband at NFRA in BG. He told me that he also got flirted with by some of those "women of loose moral character" but luckily, he refused their magnetic charms long enough to fall for me instead <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

(collective "AWWWWW") <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> Hey, who's making the gagging sound? Stop that <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" />

<img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />

You never struck me as a doormat either though. <img border="0" alt="[guns]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_guns.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by KECHME:
<strong>Trevor, I was doing nothing of the sort! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> . I had a real good time hangin with every body the night before. The trip was a real eye opener, you definatly find out who your real friends are when you get to confront them face to face. "HEY Dave, what's going on here,is my nipple getting bigger?, Oh never mind thats just the tip of the blade protruding from my chest " <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> .</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">well hell, I must have missed that drama!! I just remember drinking an ice chest of beers trying to solve a clutch problem. That problem was solved woith an automatic tranny.

What are we going to talk about this year?

I guess we will have to figure it out after about 10 or 12 beers:D.

LOL @ Kristi!

Your hubbie must be a tough cookie to have fell in love with you and get married! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

<img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />

He doesn't take any crap off of me... well, not too much, anyway <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> The fact he stands up to me is a major reason I married him. Who wants a doormat? Well, OK, you're right, most women want a doormat, but not me <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

LMAO! Mir, are you trying to get Sean drunk? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" /> I'm sure we won't be lacking any discussion topics once everyone arrives. Maybe we can all caravan to Baton Rouge on Friday, so long as you don't want to drive 85 MPH! I'll be in tow. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by KECHME:
<strong>I guess we will have to figure it out after about 10 or 12 beers:D.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Since when do you drink beer? If you did, we ALL know it would take about 6 to make your 6'2" 100 lb body drunk. <img border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" title="" src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[pimp]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_pimp.gif" />

I would seriously consider this event if it weren't so far down south. That's a heck of a drive from Ohio, and then hotel costs, gas costs, racing costs, all just too much for me.

Would be nice if next year we could try to have events like this a little more "central" so more could have fun <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

Right now I count a little over 40 people. That's hardly enough for two classes, much less all the classes you are trying to fill. I can see what will likely happen. One bracket group and one group for the all out racing.

IMO, the event needs to be a little more convenient for racers, not sponsors, and less restrictive to attract more racers.

Just my 2 cents <img border="0" title="" alt="[Embarrassed]" src="gr_emb.gif" />

Whether there is 40 or 400 people there it will still be a GREAT time...there is no doubt in my mind about that. I had my hotel and everything set for MMRA, but plans fell through at the last minute and couldn't make it. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" /> Even though turnout wasn't that great I still wish I could've been there. To race, meet knew people (and catch up with some old friends), learn some things, and most of all HAVE FUN! No matter where an event is held it will always be more covienent for some than for it is for others. Just find some friends, a bunch of walkie-talkie radio thingies <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> and caravan down there! The trip down to BG and Bristol with a bunch of other Chicago/IN F-body owners was a blast!! Tiring, yes...but still fun!

I'm all signed up this Shootout and hotel is booked. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
I can't wait to meet (and see again) more of you guys/gals. Only a 17.5 hour and 990 mile drive from the Land of Lincoln!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[Firebird]" title="" src="graemlins/formula.gif" />

Priscilla

Ive been burning up the lights in the garage working on my ride to get it done in time for Outlaw.

Ill make the trip because like Pris said, these events are a BLAST!! 3rd gen or 4th gen owner, you always have fun. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Hope to see you folks down there. I probably wont know till very close to the event if I will make it or not.

*crossing fingers*