Whos in Gainesville???
08-09-2007, 04:53 PM
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Whos in Gainesville??? I will be moving to gainesville here at the end of the month for about 8months. Im going to be living by the airport who live in G-ville and what kinda meets can i look forward to. My cars not the fastest thing but its my Daily Driver so im mostly just lookin to hang and meet new people.. thanx, Jason
08-09-2007, 07:59 PM
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I will be moving to gainesville here at the end of the month for about 8months. Im going to be living by the airport who live in G-ville and what kinda meets can i look forward to. My cars not the fastest thing but its my Daily Driver so im mostly just lookin to hang and meet new people.. thanx, Jason
08-10-2007, 11:02 AM
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Gainesville is a college town, so for the most part there are quite a few bars with nice scenery inside.
If that's not really your scene, you've got TnT at Gainesville Raceway (right near the airport) on Wed Nights and Saturdays. As mentioned also, there are meets at the Ale House on Archer Rd (near I-75) on Thursday nights. Some nice cars, some crappy cars, some imports. Usually there is a little bit of something for everyone.
The group there is a little 'clicky,' but if you introduce yourself and talk to them, they'll usually warm up to you.
Also, don't forget the best part about Gainesville. In about a month FOOTBALL SEASON starts! That's when the true colors (and characters) come out. Absolute entertainment wherever you go, whether you're at the game in the stands, a bar, or at home.
If that's not really your scene, you've got TnT at Gainesville Raceway (right near the airport) on Wed Nights and Saturdays. As mentioned also, there are meets at the Ale House on Archer Rd (near I-75) on Thursday nights. Some nice cars, some crappy cars, some imports. Usually there is a little bit of something for everyone.
The group there is a little 'clicky,' but if you introduce yourself and talk to them, they'll usually warm up to you.
Also, don't forget the best part about Gainesville. In about a month FOOTBALL SEASON starts! That's when the true colors (and characters) come out. Absolute entertainment wherever you go, whether you're at the game in the stands, a bar, or at home.
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08-10-2007, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by WhyHelloOfficer
You've got TnT at Gainesville Raceway (right near the airport) on Wed Nights and Saturdays.
Not many cruisin spots, as the police can be a pain. We used to cruise a few years back but not much interest plus law enforcement problems caused mainly by imports brought that to an end.
There's a show every second Saturday at Publix on 39th just east of I-75. More older cars, but can be a good mix. The show gets bigger during the cooler months, and they have a big show the Saturday of Gatornationals weekend. There are also a few shows in Ocala (about 30-45 minutes south of Gainesville) during each month.
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08-11-2007, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by blackbird00
thanx guys lookin forward to the cool winter air. Hoping to go 11.7 with my current setup. Just too hot and humid in south florida to do it.
My car puts 382hp to the ground and can't get nowhere near 11's...
Then again, I'm new at this drag racing stuff.
08-11-2007, 09:36 AM
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I hear ya on the hot/humid weather man.
My car puts 382hp to the ground and can't get nowhere near 11's...
Then again, I'm new at this drag racing stuff.
My car puts 382hp to the ground and can't get nowhere near 11's...
Then again, I'm new at this drag racing stuff.
08-13-2007, 07:57 PM
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Show is 6pm-10pm I believe.
382 rwhp should net 11s easy with traction and an efficient drivetrain. I was going 11.60s in crappy air with my 3500 lb Nova making 362 rwhp.
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382 rwhp should net 11s easy with traction and an efficient drivetrain. I was going 11.60s in crappy air with my 3500 lb Nova making 362 rwhp.
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08-14-2007, 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by blackbird00
thanx guys lookin forward to the cool winter air. Hoping to go 11.7 with my current setup. Just too hot and humid in south florida to do it.
08-14-2007, 07:47 AM
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I think our cars would be a good race if I ever get mine back on the road again.
08-14-2007, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by black00ssFL
And as of this weekend our cars would be a good race too. You need to get that thing up and running so we can terrorize ricer nation, lol!
I love going to the Sports Authority on SR200. Makes me feel 100% better about myself without fail.
08-14-2007, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by black00ssFL
And as of this weekend our cars would be a good race too. You need to get that thing up and running so we can terrorize ricer nation, lol!
08-14-2007, 02:42 PM
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Gainesville is pretty fun once you get to know everyone. I used to think it sucked for cars as well, but then I went to the Ale house one night and met the right people. I have gone every chance I get ever since. The best thing about the Ale House club is the lack of biased opinions. Everyone there is pretty much open to any car, performance oriented, even if it didn't come from the factory with performance in mind.
Ignore the ricers that sit farthest from the road.
Ignore the ricers that sit farthest from the road.
08-14-2007, 02:47 PM
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There used to be racing out in the ocklawaha area quite a few years back. I haven't really checked it out to see if it still happens ever since I started college. Nissan.....how'd you get a 12.5 out of that run....major turbo lag or bad launch? I'm running 12.7's and 12.6's at 107-108 mph. Once I'm done I should be pretty damn close to 120mph in the 1/4!....then it's time for some juice.