dsadsdaiouser

I know Pine Valley normally runs 1/8 but when they open for TNT next month will they allow 1/4? There is a Gambler's race that day which I'm sure will be 1/8 but I was wondering about TNT? Anyone been and know?

Scott

Coach 02 A3 Z/28

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You will be able to run 1/4 mile during TNT on Jan. 27th.

dsadsdaiouser

Thanks Coach! It's February correct?

Are you coming up for the Gambler's Race?

Scott

Coach 02 A3 Z/28

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Yes Sir Feb. 27th.

Most likely that will be our 1st test session on 2016. We start points at RPR on March 5th-6th.

codyvette

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What is this gambler's race?
Coach, do you know who will be sponsoring the bracket series at RPR and can we just show up at the track and take care of all the points registration, etc. or do we need to preregister?

dsadsdaiouser

A Gambler's Race is something they typically do in addition to a regular bracket program or during a test and tune day like this. There is an entry fee ... maybe $50 ... and a pot for the winner and runner-up. Might pay $1,000 or so depending on the car count. Sometimes they keep Super Pro and Pro separate, sometimes they're lumped together, sometimes they let the winners of each run-off for the money. Each track does it differently and often the payout will depend on the entries. Coach races way more than we do at PV so he may have more specifics on numbers.

We're going to go weather permitting to start sorting out the progressive controller on our nitrous system. I finally put a bar and harness in the car so we're legal to 10.0. Plan to bring several nitrous and NANO bottles and see if we get the timers sorted out to make sure the car hooks. DA this time of year is typically very favorable and extremely fast. We picked up an enclosed trailer last fall too so we're excited to tow with it.

Scott

codyvette

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Glad to hear you are making a go of the bracket stuff. Most want to be car guys have no idea how important bracket racing is to the sport. I would love to see some more 7.00, 6.30, 5.80 index events as well. Indexes are more appealing to the average spectator.

dsadsdaiouser

Thank you and I agree. My wife and I bracket race our car often and will more now that our work schedules and situations have changed both for the better. We also like to drive our C5 to local show and shines and have tried to get involved in the local Corvette club. BUT ... most of those guys turn their noses in the air when they see drag radials and anything on the car not GM. Oh well, to each their own. If it's a V8 and RWD in my book ... it belongs at a drag strip at some point.

Scott

Coach 02 A3 Z/28

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BayShore Ram Chrysler Jeep Dodge is sponsoring the Bracket Series again this year.

No need to per-register. You can just show up at the track & sign up for points in the tower.

codyvette

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Thanks. Since my youngest boy is five now I am gonna try and make every date. Also, Little River seems to be having quite a few index events along with a ton more races. I wish Lonestar would copy and paste there schedule just on different weekends. I have never been to Little River. It looks they may have new owners? How's the racing there?

Coach 02 A3 Z/28

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Little River has always been great for me.

Lone Star is 1 place I will never race at as long as the current owner has control of it. Hell, they dont even bracket race there at all anymore.

htownws6

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I've never felt safe going down that track (lonestar). Not well prepped/maintained seems like. I've had a couple of close calls. I doubt I will be back anytime soon myself.

codyvette

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I think that is what the current owner wants (what a dickface) oops, excuse my language. I never had any trouble hooking and getting down there but I've always been lucky in that area and my **** is slow. I guess he has enough money not to give a damn about the backbone of drag racing. It was my favorite place to race

Coach 02 A3 Z/28

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Hope to see everyone at PV on Saturday. Weather will be great & maybe just maybe we can get my Hot Rod into the 9's Finally!!!

dsadsdaiouser

We won't make it tomorrow Coach as we have something going on at church and also will be babysitting grandchildren. We'll get there soon though.

Can you share with us your combination that is going to get you into the 9s? Is that NA? We are shooting for the 9s also this year in street trim.

Scott

Coach 02 A3 Z/28

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Never did make a 1/4 mile pass. Only 1/8 mile, working on our bracket set up. Fastest pass was in the finals of the gamblers race(1.330 60 ft. 6.36 with a 4 at 106.45 mph.

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