Blown Away Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 I talked to some members about this at the Victorville Car Show. TWILIGHT STREET LEGAL RACE Saturday July 17th Gates open at NOON Racing 2 PM - 10 PM Race your own car for only $20 Watch your friends race for only $10 AAA Speedway It's a fun time to get together and see what your car can do. Plus you can't beat the price. Click on the link for all the info. Basically all you need is current reg & insurance. A helmet for cars faster than 13.99 and an SFI rated jacket for supercharged cars. I know most everybody has a helmet and you can pick up an inexpensive jacket at Summit Racing. Hope to see you guys there. Dan Those who said yes: Dan/Laura (Blown Away) Tom (Fontech) Alex (vapor08GT500) Dan (MY500SS) Matt (Mundies) possibly Jim/Donna (Redtail) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fontech Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Looks good for me... Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vapor08GT500 Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 I'll be there...what car should I bring?? LOL Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown Away Posted June 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 I'm in. GREAT Dan!!! Looking forward to this. Looks good for me... Tom I checked the rules again for convertibles Tom. You will be fine with a helmet and the SFI rated jacket cause of the S/C. I'll be there...what car should I bring?? LOL Alex Alex, the new car is fine too, that is if you don't bring your daily driver...lol I'm hoping my buddy will be going too. He brings his motorhome (for an A/C cooled lounge) and double stacker trailer. He's got a real bad ass '66 Chevelle with a 454 and nitrous. He just repaired his 6 speed tranny that he broke last time at the track and just got some new aluminum heads for it. His wife drives an 05 GTO and runs against Laura. I will have my drag radials by then (got the wheels all polished Alex), so hooking up shouldn't be a problem anymore. :happy feet: :happy feet: Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vapor08GT500 Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Sounds great Dan!! I promised Glen and Lisa that are buying my E55 in October that I wouldn't race the car anymore, so the 10.87 will be its final run by me. I think with my new tune and a low DA the car is capable of 10.5-10.6's. It has been the best and most fun of any daily driver I have ever owned and completely problem free. They are going to love the car. I will then build another..LOL So, I will bring the new Shelby, hopefully with the 3.6LC Kenne Bell if I have a hood by then...should be fun... Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fontech Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Dan (Blown Away), Since you started this thread, could you add the TS Members that are going to Post #1. This way we can see who is going. Here is the list so far: Dan (Blown Away) Tom (Fontech) Alex (vapor08GT500) Dan (MY500SS) Looks like the drag is from 2:00pm to 10:00pm. Perhaps we all should meet somewhere for lunch about 12:00pm. This way we all park our rides together. Chime in if you have decided that you want to go. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown Away Posted June 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Dan (Blown Away), Since you started this thread, could you add the TS Members that are going to Post #1. This way we can see who is going. Here is the list so far: Dan (Blown Away) Tom (Fontech) Alex (vapor08GT500) Dan (MY500SS) Looks like the drag is from 2:00pm to 10:00pm. Perhaps we all should meet somewhere for lunch about 12:00pm. This way we all park our rides together. Chime in if you have decided that you want to go. Tom Done Tom. Not sure about Rob & Leann yet. They expressed interest, but haven't heard anything. Hopefully some more TS members will show too. It really is a fun time. FYI, they open the gates at 12:00 and from previous experience, (when they open at 6am normally) there is a lot of people waiting already. I happened to talk with my friend Bill today and he will be there with his motorhome and both of his cars. A friend/client of his will be bringing his custom '66 Nova that Bill built. We like to park next to the clock display at the end of the 1/4 mile. It is a great spot to see who wins. People will line up outside, then they open the gates and you line up inside one lot and they take your money and issue you inspection cards. You then go into the track area and get inspected over at the tech area, or if you have a trailer, you go park in a spot and unload then go to tech and you get assigned a session # (usually 4 sessions total). So it's kind of in your best interest to be there when they open the gates. We will be with Bill upon opening so we can get that spot and surrounding area too. Just look for the motorhome and stacker trailer, you can't miss it...lol. For food, we usually bring pre-made sub sandwiches that you get in the store along with chips and drinks in a cooler. It's the easiest thing to do cause you don't want to be trying to prepare something when they call your session...lol Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown Away Posted June 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 Got my drag radials, now I just have to take them to my friends shop, Wild Bill's Performance in Murrieta, to get installed on my wheels I bought from Alex. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 So, is this just show up before noon or do we pre-sign up and pay before July 17th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown Away Posted June 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 So, is this just show up before noon or do we pre-sign up and pay before July 17th? Dan, It is just a show up and pay when you get there kind of thing. They accept and prefer cash, but you can also use a credit card. It just takes them a little longer to do the transaction. You don't have to show up before noon, it's just that they group you by session when you do the tech inspection, and if you want to run against a friend, you need to be in the same session. I'm not sure what the cutoff is in each session, but they usually end up with 4 sessions. They also let you buy more than one card, depending on turn out. Another way around it is have a passenger with you and have them buy a card too (another $10 for the passenger). Laura and I will each buy a card ($40 total) but she will only run a couple times and I do the rest when they call her session. When we register for tech, we tell them we want cards for session 1 and 2, because they are usually still doing session one when we tech. The main thing is to have current registration, insurance and driver's license, and for our cars, helmets and an SFI rated racing jacket (like I said previously, you can pick up one for $50 at summit racing). Other than that, it's a day of fun!!! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 Dan, It is just a show up and pay when you get there kind of thing. They accept and prefer cash, but you can also use a credit card. It just takes them a little longer to do the transaction. You don't have to show up before noon, it's just that they group you by session when you do the tech inspection, and if you want to run against a friend, you need to be in the same session. I'm not sure what the cutoff is in each session, but they usually end up with 4 sessions. They also let you buy more than one card, depending on turn out. Another way around it is have a passenger with you and have them buy a card too (another $10 for the passenger). Laura and I will each buy a card ($40 total) but she will only run a couple times and I do the rest when they call her session. When we register for tech, we tell them we want cards for session 1 and 2, because they are usually still doing session one when we tech. The main thing is to have current registration, insurance and driver's license, and for our cars, helmets and an SFI rated racing jacket (like I said previously, you can pick up one for $50 at summit racing). Other than that, it's a day of fun!!! Dan Thanks for the info Dan. I'll be sure to get there before noon and get in the same session as my Shelby family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 Question for you Dan............the SFI racing jacket, is that a sort of driving suit or is it a jacket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown Away Posted June 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 Question for you Dan............the SFI racing jacket, is that a sort of driving suit or is it a jacket? A simple jacket is all that is required. You can wear a full suit, but in July.... might be a bit uncomfortable...lol Heres a link to the basic jackets. SFI Jacket Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 A simple jacket is all that is required. You can wear a full suit, but in July.... might be a bit uncomfortable...lol Heres a link to the basic jackets. SFI Jacket Dan Perfect, thanks Dan. I also got 2 NTO5R's ordered as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown Away Posted June 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 Just a heads up, my friend Bill will have his gas grill for bbq'ing there. We are not sure yet what we are going to bring, probably be something quick and easy, so keep that in mind if you want to grill. More details to follow. I'm sure you guys already know this but just a reminder, they don't allow alcohol and (sorry Tom) you can't wear shorts if you are driving. Jeans are fine. We are trying to get some more of Bill's clients to join us. So far between TS and Bill, there are about 8 cars going. I'm attaching a pic of Bill's Chevelle and Tim's Nova from today's Father's Day Car Show we attended. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fontech Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 Dan, It is just a show up and pay when you get there kind of thing. They accept and prefer cash, but you can also use a credit card. It just takes them a little longer to do the transaction. You don't have to show up before noon, it's just that they group you by session when you do the tech inspection, and if you want to run against a friend, you need to be in the same session. I'm not sure what the cutoff is in each session, but they usually end up with 4 sessions. They also let you buy more than one card, depending on turn out. Another way around it is have a passenger with you and have them buy a card too (another $10 for the passenger). Laura and I will each buy a card ($40 total) but she will only run a couple times and I do the rest when they call her session. When we register for tech, we tell them we want cards for session 1 and 2, because they are usually still doing session one when we tech. The main thing is to have current registration, insurance and driver's license, and for our cars, helmets and an SFI rated racing jacket (like I said previously, you can pick up one for $50 at summit racing). Other than that, it's a day of fun!!! Dan Does my Saleen jacket count? lol Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mundies Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 If I can do some schedule juggling I will try to come. I am a complete newbie/novice, but Alex got me pointed in the right direction getting rid of the wheel hop. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown Away Posted June 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 If I can do some schedule juggling I will try to come. I am a complete newbie/novice, but Alex got me pointed in the right direction getting rid of the wheel hop. Matt The more the merrier. Be aware though, once you make your first run, it becomes addictive...lol We are trying to talk a customer of my friend's in to going. He just bought a real nice 68 California Special. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown Away Posted June 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 Does my Saleen jacket count? lol Tom If it's SFI rated, you can even wear a camaro jacket Tom... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fontech Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Guys, I am very confused about the rules for July 17, 2010. Looks like I will not be able to drag. In the first link for AAA Speedway it stated: Roll Bars & Cages Roll bar required in any vehicle running between 10.00 and 11.49 E.T. (convertibles between 11.00 and 13.99). Roll bar/cage structures must meet minimum NHRA standards as found in the 2004 rulebook. And then it states: Convertibles All racers participating with convertibles that are quicker than 13.99 seconds MUST wear a helmet. Note: When elapsed times are quicker than 11.99 specialized racing equipment is required. For example, when a roll bar or cage is required, so is an approved 5-point harness assembly. If you know or suspect that your vehicle will exceed these ET limits, we suggest contacting the NHRA Tech Department at (626) 914-4761 with your questions. Here is the link http://www.autoclubspeedway.com/Tickets-Events/Events/2010/Auto-Club-Dragway/Street-Legal-Rules.aspx And then you have the NHRA Rules. Here is their link http://www.nhra.com/competition/etquickref.aspx . I called the NHRA Tech Line and it is what it is, confusing… Just called back AAA Speedway and talked with Kat (she) and I will need a roll cage if I am faster than 13:49. They will let me drag the first run and if I am faster than 13:49, I will need to see the tech station. They will tell me to either slow it down or that I need a roll cage. They will allow me another pass and if I am still faster than 13:49 I will need to set out the rest of the day. Kat also stated to me that the SFI Jacket is not required unless you have nitrous. So it looks like I need to do some amazing runs with only 2 runs for the day. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Guys, I am very confused about the rules for July 17, 2010. Looks like I will not be able to drag. In the first link for AAA Speedway it stated: Roll Bars & Cages Roll bar required in any vehicle running between 10.00 and 11.49 E.T. (convertibles between 11.00 and 13.99). Roll bar/cage structures must meet minimum NHRA standards as found in the 2004 rulebook. And then it states: Convertibles All racers participating with convertibles that are quicker than 13.99 seconds MUST wear a helmet. Note: When elapsed times are quicker than 11.99 specialized racing equipment is required. For example, when a roll bar or cage is required, so is an approved 5-point harness assembly. If you know or suspect that your vehicle will exceed these ET limits, we suggest contacting the NHRA Tech Department at (626) 914-4761 with your questions. Here is the link http://www.autoclubs...egal-Rules.aspx And then you have the NHRA Rules. Here is their link http://www.nhra.com/...etquickref.aspx . I called the NHRA Tech Line and it is what it is, confusing… Just called back AAA Speedway and talked with Kat (she) and I will need a roll cage if I am faster than 13:49. They will let me drag the first run and if I am faster than 13:49, I will need to see the tech station. They will tell me to either slow it down or that I need a roll cage. They will allow me another pass and if I am still faster than 13:49 I will need to set out the rest of the day. Kat also stated to me that the SFI Jacket is not required unless you have nitrous. So it looks like I need to do some amazing runs with only 2 runs for the day. Tom Looks like you'll need to let up at the end of your run to keep below 13:49. Once you've had your fill, take one more and go for your best of the day. "oh, I've gone to fast????? That's okay, I'm done for the day". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown Away Posted June 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Guys, I am very confused about the rules for July 17, 2010. Looks like I will not be able to drag. In the first link for AAA Speedway it stated: Roll Bars & Cages Roll bar required in any vehicle running between 10.00 and 11.49 E.T. (convertibles between 11.00 and 13.99). Roll bar/cage structures must meet minimum NHRA standards as found in the 2004 rulebook. And then it states: Convertibles All racers participating with convertibles that are quicker than 13.99 seconds MUST wear a helmet. Note: When elapsed times are quicker than 11.99 specialized racing equipment is required. For example, when a roll bar or cage is required, so is an approved 5-point harness assembly. If you know or suspect that your vehicle will exceed these ET limits, we suggest contacting the NHRA Tech Department at (626) 914-4761 with your questions. Here is the link http://www.autoclubspeedway.com/Tickets-Events/Events/2010/Auto-Club-Dragway/Street-Legal-Rules.aspx And then you have the NHRA Rules. Here is their link http://www.nhra.com/competition/etquickref.aspx . I called the NHRA Tech Line and it is what it is, confusing… Just called back AAA Speedway and talked with Kat (she) and I will need a roll cage if I am faster than 13:49. They will let me drag the first run and if I am faster than 13:49, I will need to see the tech station. They will tell me to either slow it down or that I need a roll cage. They will allow me another pass and if I am still faster than 13:49 I will need to set out the rest of the day. Kat also stated to me that the SFI Jacket is not required unless you have nitrous. So it looks like I need to do some amazing runs with only 2 runs for the day. Tom Tom, They are confused there. I don't know what capacity Kat has there, but the tech inspector told me that supercharged cars need the SFI jacket. Why she is telling you it is just for nitrous cars who knows. I don't know if she just works in the office or does the races too? About the convertible thing, more confusion. According to their website it says: "Convertibles All racers participating with convertibles that are quicker than 13.99 seconds MUST wear a helmet. Note: When elapsed times are quicker than 11.99 specialized racing equipment is required. For example, when a roll bar or cage is required, so is an approved 5-point harness assembly. If you know or suspect that your vehicle will exceed these ET limits, we suggest contacting the NHRA Tech Department at (626) 914-4761 with your questions. " Why it says one thing under the roll bar section and a different thing under the convertible section, who knows??? I know they don't let you run a car under 10 seconds there. Why, I really don't know. The motorcycles I've seen there, run in the 9's. But I have seen a car do a pass in the 9's and nothing was said. There are a couple under 10 second cars that run and do just that. They'll be hauling down the track and let up at the end and end up with a 10 to 11 second time at 86 mph. You can go all out on your first run and if they don't say anything...great. If they do say something, just do like Dan said, work on your launches and 60ft times, then let up at the end until it is time to go home, then go balls out. Remember it's only $20 to run your car. If it was $200, I would be concerned also. You should have fun anyways. The launching is the hard part and once you master that, anybody can push the gas pedal down till you cross the line. Hope you are not discouraged and decide not to go, it is a fun time. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fontech Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Dan, I will be there. Kat is suppose to be the person incharge of the dragstrip. Who knows? I agree that I nbeed to first get my launches down and then go balls out at the end. I just need to tell my right foot about the plan. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDTAIL Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 i just went through the rules for this event i didnt see were it said anything about the sfi jacked am i missing something here ?? JIM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vapor08GT500 Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Hi Jim, As far as I've ever known, you only need the SFI jacket if running nitrous.... Tell Donna I said HI...hope you both come to hang out and/or race and have fun... Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Dan, I will be there. Kat is suppose to be the person incharge of the dragstrip. Who knows? I agree that I need to first get my launches down and then go balls out at the end. I just need to tell my right foot about the plan. Tom You and me both Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown Away Posted June 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 i just went through the rules for this event i didnt see were it said anything about the sfi jacked am i missing something here ?? JIM Jim, I was told by the tech inspectors that you need it for S/C'd cars. Tom was told for nitrous cars. Their posted rules don't say anything. If need be, I'll just give you my jacket after I'm inspected if they ask you for one. But bring your helmets. See you there. :happy feet: :happy feet: Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03 DSG Snake Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Think I might check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Jim, I was told by the tech inspectors that you need it for S/C'd cars. Tom was told for nitrous cars. Their posted rules don't say anything. If need be, I'll just give you my jacket after I'm inspected if they ask you for one. But bring your helmets. See you there. :happy feet: :happy feet: Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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