Event of the year - SC Shootout please read!

[XR7 Dave]

For those who haven't registered yet, just so you know we have a growing list of sponsors that now includes:

Morana Racing - Trophies
Supercoupe Performance - Parts
Coy Miller Racing Engines - Contingency prizes up to $300 each!
Spinning Wheels SC's - more parts!
C&L Performance - Cash and MA meters
Lentech Racing Transmissions - to be announced
Magnum Powers - Discounts worth up to $2600 as well as door prizes!
Texas Thunderbirds - Cash contingency awards
Ford Racing - To be announced
SCCOA - Event sponsor
SCT - To be announced!
Randy Baker Performance Tech. - Stage I manifold and inlet to be given away.

And more are coming in every day. Everyone can win, not just the fastest cars. If you think you're gonna get beat, then you already have. :p This event is time and money well spent. If you love your SC you will love this event. It's not just about the racing, if you attend one event this year this needs to be it. Get a chance to see what is new and what is cool as well as meet all the people you've contacted here on these websites. :D

Don't miss it. If you have a Supercoupe you owe it to yourself and the rest of the community to participate!!

Shootout Registration (http://www.albeedigital.com/shootout)

[SilverCasket]

Damn that stuff sure sounds good!

Anthony

[BlckOnBlckBrd]

Sounds like its shaping up to be an AWESOME event!

Great work on coordinating this Dave.

[David Neibert]

Be there or be square !

Last year was great, and this year's Shootout is going to be even better. It's the biggest collection of fast SCs and XR7s you will ever see at one meet. Don't miss it and get registered now. BTW, if your thinking you have to be real fast to win something, your wrong. Last year the majority of prizes and money were won by cars that were very close to stock.

With any luck I won't be holding the engine repair demonstrations in the hotel parking lot this year, and will actually get to race my car instead.

David

[Nettlesd]

Well, I'm not sure if I can fit my house door in my car. Anyway, does the door to my house really need a prize? Oh, wait, what kind of door are you talking about, anyway? That might determine which door I bring.

[kuhnga]

Does anyone have a SC I can borrow for that weekend? :o Please

[Scott Long]

Don't you also have a 94 SC laying around somewhere Gary?

[Hock]

So where and when is it gonna be?

[Darkside]

It's too bad it's so far East. The left side of the country is left out. I guess it would be the same for the East coast guys if the shootout was in Phoenix. :( But hey, the guys that did all the work are on the East coast, so I guess it's their right to have it there. Please don't take me wrong, I'm not complaining, just wishing it was more in the middle so more of the community could make it, although, I guess the majority of the community is on the East side. :p
Even the MN12 Nationals are in North Carolina. :( This sucks. I'm going next year regardless of where it's at. If there is a next year. :confused: Have fun guys. :) :D

P.S. If you East Coast guys weren't so afraid of Jim's SC you would probably have it closer. :p :D :eek: :p :D LOL!!

[Thunderbird84]

Hmm, looks like a 700 mile journey for me. I going to pull the old engine out tomorrow. I wonder if I could get my car driveable in time. It certainly won't look pretty, needs bodywork and some paint, but it's all I can do on a college student's budget.

Bob

[quick35th]

Guys I have run into a couple problems.

First, Ths SC shootout is the same weekend as the SCCA Valvoline Runoffs.

Two, I have the oppertunity to race my 35th at Gingerman raceway all day on Saturday.

Three, my front suspension pops like a moe foe and my alignment is way off.

I really want to go to the SC/XR7 shootout but I cant decide on what to do. I would really like to come up there and meet you guys.

Shane

[Melon]

Man.. if I could get the time off from work, I'd be there. Last year's event was awesome - just meeting the people and putting faces with the names/screen names was sweet. Seeing people I already knew and meeting new people made the trip alone worth it.

If anyone can make it - do it. It's a great time.

-Andy "Melon"

[SilverCasket]

Gary - Got a 90 5-Speed SC that I picked up off of Fertile Phil that you can run in the stock class. Wouldn't that be a change. ... .. But you gotta learn how to drive a stick first! :p

Anthony

[XR7 Dave]

One click - Info and registration. (http://www.albeedigital.com/shootout)

[Nettlesd]

Yo Sparky,

Where's BlueTongue Motorsports (Paul BTM) and MN12Performance (Rich)?

Don't they want to be part of the biggest SCCoA event of the year?

Maybe the list needs to be updated. I take it they would want to be involved since both sell parts to our community. If not, well then, "Luucy yoou got some explaining to do". :rolleyes:

[SCrazy]

I'm coming from Connecticut, 623 miles.

It's gonna be a great weekend.

[gldiii]

Darkside, you do realize this event does recognize that no one location is convenient for everyone and it moves each year? Last year it was near St Louis MO, this year in Norwalk OH and next year to be determined. This way more people can attend. It is just one of the unique features of this event.

[quick35th]

Hey, I thought that the shootout was this weekend and not next weekend. So that meens I can go. I am so pumped up. Its going to be great, but there is only one problem, I wont be able to race as my tranny is having some issues. But hey, I can still come out on Saturday and watch the action and meet with everone.

So what on the schedual for saturday and how much is it going to cost me? When is the dyno going to be held?

Shane

[JStudrawa]

Hey, I thought that the shootout was this weekend and not next weekend. So that meens I can go. I am so pumped up. Its going to be great, but there is only one problem, I wont be able to race as my tranny is having some issues. But hey, I can still come out on Saturday and watch the action and meet with everone.

So what on the schedual for saturday and how much is it going to cost me? When is the dyno going to be held?

Shane

All info is in XR7Dave's signature. Or stickied posts.

[XR7 Dave]

Yo Sparky,

Where's BlueTongue Motorsports (Paul BTM) and MN12Performance (Rich)?

Don't they want to be part of the biggest SCCoA event of the year?

Maybe the list needs to be updated. I take it they would want to be involved since both sell parts to our community. If not, well then, "Luucy yoou got some explaining to do". :rolleyes:

I personally contacted both of those vendors regarding involvement at some level with this event. Neither one offered any explanation as to why they chose not to participate.

[Darkside]

Darkside, you do realize this event does recognize that no one location is convenient for everyone and it moves each year? Last year it was near St Louis MO, this year in Norwalk OH and next year to be determined. This way more people can attend. It is just one of the unique features of this event.
Well, I think the location of the shootout is rightfully dictated by the region in which the planners of the event live. That is fair if you ask me. If I was planning it and doing all the work it would be in Phoenix. Just because it is close to me and I know the area. Of course, only about 5 or 6 people would show up because there isn't a whole lot of SC action on the West coast. :rolleyes: :D If it was going to be in Vegas next year it would be interesting to see what the turnout would be. Regardless of where it's at next year, I will be there and plan on being a sponsor as far as donating some fabricated performance parts for prizes. :)

[Nettlesd]

I personally contacted both of those vendors regarding involvement at some level with this event. Neither one offered any explanation as to why they chose not to participate.

You mean neither one even wanted to donate the smallest item to the event? :( Boy, what does that tell you. :rolleyes:

Hey, maybe we can get Kurt Sunday to print up some boycott posters for the event.

[BlckOnBlckBrd]

Thursday Night
Mainly clear
Low 48° F

Friday 10/1
Mostly sunny
High 71° F

Saturday 10/2
Cloudy
High 70° F


Saturday Night 10/2
Clouds with a chance of rain
Low 44° F

Anyone else getting a little anxious? Looks like a great weekend.
Hopefully a good 50*F morning (get to the track at 8AM right?)for some good fast runs.

[Kurt K]

Thursday Night
Mainly clear
Low 48° F

Friday 10/1
Mostly sunny
High 71° F

Saturday 10/2
Cloudy
High 70° F


Saturday Night 10/2
Clouds with a chance of rain
Low 44° F

Anyone else getting a little anxious? Looks like a great weekend.
Hopefully a good 50*F morning (get to the track at 8AM right?)for some good fast runs.Obviously, with the event still a week away. Take this forecast with a *BIG* grain of salt.

[Scott Long]

I think the shootout moving each year is a good idea as long as its somewhere where the majority of us can travel too, and the elevation at the track is fairly low so we can make record runs in the presence of the whole club. I mean Seattle isn't exactly a good location, and neither is Miami. I think Somewhere in the Midwest is the best for elevation and equal driving distances. But they will never please all of us. I am so gonna kick myself in the *** for not making it this year. I am gonna plan now and start setting aside money for next year. I start a new job monday and will be working 6 days a week. Won't be able to get off the first weekend on the job. But I gotta work, so what am I to do. Have fun guys.

[BobGPz]

.......do you do realize this event does recognize that no one location is convenient for everyone and it moves each year? Last year it was near St Louis MO, this year in Norwalk OH and next year to be determined.

How about a west coast shootout next year? Maybe all of us Seattle/Portland guys get a convoy to California and have a shootout down there? All the Texas boys could make it easier to CA than to Ohio, and the east coasters can make the drive for a change. :p
Maybe after the shootout we get a poll for next location??

[JStudrawa]

How about a west coast shootout next year? Maybe all of us Seattle/Portland guys get a convoy to California and have a shootout down there? All the Texas boys could make it easier to CA than to Ohio, and the east coasters can make the drive for a change. :p
Maybe after the shootout we get a poll for next location??

Hell of a drive from Atlanta, but with friends in Dallas and family in San Diego, it could be planned as a major road trip vacation.

When was the last one in the Alabama or Atlanta areas?

[gldiii]

Since there have only been two shootouts (including this year) they have not been held in all areas of the country!

Once this current one is over, I'm sure the planners can regroup and poll suggestions for next year's meet.

[debo92sc]

i feel that norwalk is a good location and it is some what center in the us and im not just saying this because i live so close but you guys also need to remember that norwalk is one of the best/stickiest tracks in the nation...so you know what that means better track times :D :cool:

[XR7 Dave]

For those suggesting "other" locations there are a couple things to keep in mind.

1) There has to be the potential for a good turnout. Minimum 30 competitors to make the event successful and the facilities must be good.

2) There has to be someone who is capable and reliable locally who is both able and willing to invest a significant amount of time/effort.

If you think you can fit that description, contact me after this Shootout is over. :)

[kuhnga]

I vote for the Bahamas next year :p

[Kurt K]

I vote for the Bahamas next year :pI second the Bahamas!

[XR7 Dave]

I second the Bahamas!
That's fine you guys, but you have to bring your SC's. :p

[XxSlowpokexX]

ATCO?..ETOWN :O)...

Helll If I get this new SC running good maybe I'll compete in the stock class :O)~

[Kurt K]

As already stated, let's put this discussion off until after the current event is over.

[XR7 Dave]

ATCO?..ETOWN :O)...

Helll If I get this new SC runing good maybe I'll compete in the stock class :O)~

Who are you going to suggest to put up the $15000 to get Etown for a day? I dont' think we want to have the Shootout on a Tuesday like MMFF did for us last year either. Getting a big track like those anywhere near the weekend is impossible and based on the responses from last year, the biggest turn-off of the whole event was having to deal with 300 other drag racers.

We are looking for a venue where we have enough time to be able to actually run our own event and not be jammed up with everyone else.

This year we have Norwalk Raceway all to ourselves. This means we set the schedule and we make the calls. If anyone wants to have a shootout in their back yard, the first step to making that happen is contacting the raceways in your area and getting some quotes for costs, times and dates.

I am completely open to suggestions for venues that are workable. If people want to get on the bandwagon now and make something happen, then feel free to do so. It's not too early. By Christmas it will be too late.

:)

[David Neibert]

It's not too early. By Christmas it will be too late.

Speaking of being too late....If you are planning to register for the Shootout and are paying with a check or money order. Rather than mailing the money to me at this late date (as in instructed on the registration form) and risk me not receiving it before I leave town. Bring the money with you and pay me or Dave Dalke when you arrive. However if paying when you arrive, plan to pay in cash.

If you are planning to use paypal then you must pay prior to the start of the meet to have your payment registered. Those payments should be made no later than Wednesday the 29th.

Thanks, David

[Darkside]

Who are you going to suggest to put up the $15000 to get Etown for a day? I dont' think we want to have the Shootout on a Tuesday like MMFF did for us last year either. Getting a big track like those anywhere near the weekend is impossible and based on the responses from last year, the biggest turn-off of the whole event was having to deal with 300 other drag racers.

We are looking for a venue where we have enough time to be able to actually run our own event and not be jammed up with everyone else.

This year we have Norwalk Raceway all to ourselves. This means we set the schedule and we make the calls. If anyone wants to have a shootout in their back yard, the first step to making that happen is contacting the raceways in your area and getting some quotes for costs, times and dates.

I am completely open to suggestions for venues that are workable. If people want to get on the bandwagon now and make something happen, then feel free to do so. It's not too early. By Christmas it will be too late.

:)
I really wish Albuquerque wasn't so high. It would be an awesome place for a shootout. I would personally do all the footwork, but I doubt that anybody would want to travel to race at a track that's over 5,000 ft. Definitely no records would be set here. :(

[TBIRD1]

i would go but no motor in the sc but it will be ready for next year have fun take lots of pics

[BT Motorsports]

Don't they want to be part of the biggest SCCoA event of the year?
Actually, I already was a part of the biggest SCCoA event of the year, the Carlisle All Ford Nationals. Where were you Duane?
You mean neither one even wanted to donate the smallest item to the event? Boy, what does that tell you.
I don't know about you Duane, but it tells me there must be an underlying reason(s) which I haven't interest in discussing again, at least concerning BTM, I cannot speak for RIch T.
Hey, maybe we can get Kurt Sunday to print up some boycott posters for the event.
Go ahead and be sure to add a few dozen other vendors to the list of posters you make up since they all sell parts that are used on SCs as well. To think people wonder why we cannot get any "big" aftermarket support for our vehicles with comments like this thrown around.

Duane, do you, I and the rest of the community a favor, keep your nose out of my business and decisions until you contact me directly for my side of things first. I have intentionally stayed out of "shootout" related discussions, both on the BBS's as well as through email and phone so I certainly do not want to be dragged into them. Plenty of what you and a select few others had to say at the MAR event got back to me and I let it go, I may not be so inclined in the future.

Paul

[XR7 Dave]

Actually, I already was a part of the biggest SCCoA event of the year, the Carlisle All Ford Nationals. Where were you Duane?

IPaul Paul, you are most certainly welcome to attend the SC Shootout, in fact we would love for you to showcase your newest blower setup at the event. I think what Duane may have been referring to is monetary involvement. I wasn't aware that Carlisle had opportunities for financial involvement.

BTW, how many SC's made it to Carlisle anyway? I don't see any info posted anywhere.

[David Neibert]

Plenty of what you and a select few others had to say at the MAR event got back to me and I let it go, I may not be so inclined in the future.

Paul,

I'm not sure who the select few are, or what you heard, but since you brought it up, I think we should clear the air. Most of the grumbling I heard was something along the lines of....

"Isn't that Paul with Blue Tounge over there ?? I thought he didn't want anything to do with the Shootout if he couldn't be the title sponsor. That's pretty ballsy of him to show up at the track"

Meaning that, as a seller of SC performance parts some people thought it wasn't fair that you have the same access to potential customers as the people who paid to attend or sponsored the meet. I didn't see any indications that you were conducting business when you were there, but I can also understand why the sponsors, organizers and paid attendees of the Shootout would not think your presense was appropriate.

I'm sure you had your reasons and they may be very good ones, but I think you were very aware that your presense at the meet would ruffle some feathers. For that reason, you were correct to "let it go".

BTW, I don't support Duane's views or think vendors should be called out, strong armed or boycoted if they don't wish to provide sponsorship to a paticular meet. All that does is make hard feelings and will keep them away in the future. I'm hoping that this all becomes water under the bridge and maybe next year, you will choose to participate.

David

[Nettlesd]

I don't know about you Duane, but it tells me there must be an underlying reason(s) which I haven't interest in discussing again, at least concerning BTM, I cannot speak for RIch T.

I don't get it. What's so bad about the SCCoA or the people organizing the event?


Plenty of what you and a select few others had to say at the MAR event got back to me and I let it go, I may not be so inclined in the future.


I wonder what that might be.


I just found it odd that two companies, one of which does quite a bit of business on SCCoA, would not want to give back to the people that they sell too. I think a lot of people would see where I'm coming from.

I just threw the comment about the posters and boycott in there as a jab. Hey, I'm man enough to admit that was unfair. I'm not printing up any posters or starting any boycotts. I just don't understand, that's all.

I really wish both companies would choose to participate. That's what it's all about, anyway, the club, vendors and it's people.

[BT Motorsports]

Dave D. my lack of attendance of this years event has nothing to do with my reasons for not sponsoring or participating in the event. Due to schedule and work conflicts, there is no way I could attend this year or I would have come out to observe as I previously did. There are few times during the year where such a large # of the people I have become friends with through the community are gathered in one place so I certainly do take advantage of seeing everyone when possible.

As for the opinion of Duane referring to monetary involvement, Carlisle does offer many sponsorship opportunities as well as vendor space. If that comment is in reference to the club, I am certain the club would have appreciated any donations made on behalf of the expense the 2 guest engineers from Ford cost. Though I did not directly offer funds for that part of the event, I certainly was happy to give a donation when the "hat" was passed around. I would suggest asking Ron, Duffy or George about the attendance list, usually one or more of them keep count. I believe the total is generally around 80 SCs each year, but dont quote me on that.

David N. I am familiar with the quote you mentioned as well as a few other comments that went around. Of course, no one said that to my face nor did those who made such remarks bother to get the whole story, specifically not my side of things. Had I been approached, I am quite certain those who made such comments would have a different outlook.

My misfortune of being stuck in St Louis for such a length of time while I rebuilt the engine in my SC had little silver lining, however, being able to attend the event and spend time with friends as well as meet and make new ones was certainly part of it. Its the ignorance of people who think I sell SC parts for a financial interest that causes problems like this to begin with. Considering the track was an open event, I had no less right to be there than anyone else who attended. I did not attend or take part in any other activity of the event other than the dyno which I had reason to be present for (unrelated to SCs anyway). As I am sure you already know, ruffling feathers really doesn't phase me, if people are going to be mad, its going to happen regardless of what I do so I just go about my business and move along.

Remember, it is the actions, comments and decisions of a select few who ruin it for everyone else in the community and this is no exception.

Will I participate in next year's event? Absolutely, unless work or other unforseen circumstance prevent me from doing so. Will I sponsor it? Probably not, I support the community quite often on many other occasions and fronts that I do not feel it is necessary for me to do so. In other words, I have and continue to give back to the community, sometimes financially, sometimes in other ways. If people disagree or have a problem with that, they are always welcome to contact me to discuss it. If they don't want to purchase products from me as a result, then so be it. I think for all the years I have been a part of this group, it is clear to everyone that my intentions rest in the community, not in the dollar.

Paul

[debo92sc]

well......i really don't know what is going on here but it seems to be getting pretty heated in here :confused: it seems to me that everyone here is mad at everyone....ok so here is a question are we all grown adults??? if so lets drop everything because this is my first event that i will be attending and i want it to be alot of fun and i would like to meet most of the members from this sight that are attending including blue tounge motorsports, i think you should be apart of this event along with all other sponsors/performance parts manufactures, carlysle was months ago and i for one can probley speak for many but were not all comming for free stuff :D .....but lets get this petty crap over with and head out to norwalk w/everyone and have fun!!!!! :D :cool:

P.S. please don't take me the wrong way but i hate to see people arguing. and i know for one that i would like to meet as many people from this sight as possible!

[Nettlesd]

I think what Duane may have been referring to is monetary involvement. I wasn't aware that Carlisle had opportunities for financial involvement.

Not really monetary involvement but just being able to donate something, such as, a blower pulley or anything.

I just read debo92sc's response. I'm not mad at Paul or anyone. I think I just raised a question that touched some tender nerves, that's all. It's all over now.

[David Neibert]

Kyle,

I don't think anyone is arguing or mad at each other...it's just a healthy discussion. I think everyone participating in this discussion is being respectful and trying to understand each others position.

Paul,

I'm not trying to start an argument and we have know each other for many years and I have a great deal of respect for service and support you have provided both me and the SC Community. But I've got to tell you, it's making comments like this that gets people fired up.

Remember, it is the actions, comments and decisions of a select few who ruin it for everyone else in the community and this is no exception.

What exactly does that mean ? I don't understand how or why the actions, comments and decisions of a select few would or could ruin anything for everyone else in the community.

David

[Randy N Connie]

Paul I was looking foreward to meeting you.And I am sure a lot of other SCers also was wanting to meet you. Sorry to hear your going to be tied
up and not able to make it.Maybe you will have a change on your calender,
And be able to make it at the last minute.

If you are able to make it, bring some parts to show off. :)


RANDY

[debo92sc]

it just sounded like everyone is mad and people were not going to be there because of it....i must have read it wrong i apologize....i guess you would have to see it from my point of view this is my first chance to meet everyone and i dont want people not to show because of something stupid....but anyway if everyone is over it lets have a good time :D :cool:

[kuhnga]

I am gald Paul is not going, now no one can keep me out till 5:00am in the morning everynight like Carlisle. :p
I am sick of pulling his head out of the gravy as well

[Super XR7]

My wife wants to know if we need to take bug spray. Will there be a issue with flying biting bugs? Misquetos, no see-ems, deer/horse flys.

Super XR7

[Randy N Connie]

D. Nettesd will be there.So it might be a good idea to bring some
pest control. :) A small size can will do Paul will not be there. :)

RANDY

[David Neibert]

Randy,

Kurt K. and I are planning to leave St. Louis around 6:00 AM Thursday morning and will be passing thru Effingham on the way to Norwalk. If you and Connie want to travel with us, let me know.

David

[XR7 Dave]

Doug, I don't think bugs will be a problem. I've never noticed any but it is out in the country. It's supposed to get into the 70's by mid day but in the morning it will be about 50. Also, for those hanging out at night, it will be chilly. ;)

[Randy N Connie]

David N. If I get it running today.I will e-mail you an update tonight.
If I get the SC running right,sure we will follow you two over to the shootout.

I have about 3 more hours to finish my transmission job,Then I need to find a trans cooler to install.I need to get some tires.Any place around ST louis sell Nittos drag tires? And I hope to have a MP FMIC to install by tuseday.Just don't have the time to get my other parts on.

THANKS RANDY

[fast Ed]

What time do you guys plan on rolling in to the hotel at? I'm just trying to figure out what time I should be leaving up here in Soviet Canuckistan. :D


cheers,
Ed N.

[Nettlesd]

It never fails, I always seem to stir up something right before the Shootout. :p I wonder what I can come up with for next year. :)

[Kurt K]

What time do you guys plan on rolling in to the hotel at? I'm just trying to figure out what time I should be leaving up here in Soviet Canuckistan. :D


cheers,
Ed N.Ed, I won't be making it to the hotel at the same time as Dave and Randy. I'm stopping in Columbus to have dinner with Tom & Julie Wilhelm and will be heading up afterwards.

[XR7 Dave]

What time do you guys plan on rolling in to the hotel at? I'm just trying to figure out what time I should be leaving up here in Soviet Canuckistan. :D


cheers,
Ed N.

We will be there in the early afternoon - most likely about 2-3 to start pre-check-in and teching of cars.

[Super XR7]

We will be there in the early afternoon - most likely about 2-3 to start pre-check-in and teching of cars.

What and where will the cars get pre-check-in and teched. I will be arriving about the same time and would like a heads up on what I can get done. Are there any special requirements for the cars to race other than the helmet if less than 13.99 seconds.

[Andrew Wang]

There are 3 of us who are going to be late arrivals, very late around 1:00am Fri, is that going to be a problem for tech and whatnot?

[Kurt K]

There are 3 of us who are going to be late arrivals, very late around 1:00am Fri, is that going to be a problem for tech and whatnot?
I'm sure there will still be people out in the parking lot of the hotel around 1:00am, so you can ask then :)

[pro street rich]

Well due to the great luck :( :confused: :confused: :( :( :( :( LOL that has been going on around here I will NOT be the one with the fire pit. Sorry, but if someone else could bring one that would be great.
I will be coming to help out, but without anything to race. I wish that I could blame someone, but I can't, just plain bad luck.
So I will be there with a 95-5 speed that will be FOR SALE . Kurt K. bring your check book, if not someone else can jump up and grab it......Rich

[pro street rich]

There are 3 of us who are going to be late arrivals, very late around 1:00am Fri, is that going to be a problem for tech and whatnot?
We will get you hooked up. If you come that far, I will go to Dave D. and get you cleared.... Racing is not till Friday morning, so we should be able to cover you... See you there and have a safe trip........Rich :)

[XR7 Dave]

For race rules other than those posted on the SC Shootout website, visit the IHRA site and check out the general competition rules.

As for what applies to us, helmets under 13.99, battery cutoff's for trunk mounted batteries, rollbars under 11.50, operational brakes and a tied down battery. And NO a bungee cord won't do.

As for check in itself, there will be packets given out to each registered competitor, and cars can be teched in as early as you find me. If it doesn't get done on Thursday, you will be using up your track time on Friday to get it done. No cars will be allowed to run without being teched. Classes will be assigned during tech-in. I will be in charge of the tech crew, so questions should be directed to me. I'll be there on Thursday night as well as Friday morning. I would suggest arriving as early as 7:30am at the track if you want to get in some runs on the fresh track in the coldest part of the day.

Se ya there!!

[Super XR7]

For race rules other than those posted on the SC Shootout website, visit the IHRA site and check out the general competition rules.

As for what applies to us, helmets under 13.99, battery cutoff's for trunk mounted batteries, rollbars under 11.50, operational brakes and a tied down battery. And NO a bungee cord won't do.

As for check in itself, there will be packets given out to each registered competitor, and cars can be teched in as early as you find me. If it doesn't get done on Thursday, you will be using up your track time on Friday to get it done. No cars will be allowed to run without being teched. Classes will be assigned during tech-in. I will be in charge of the tech crew, so questions should be directed to me. I'll be there on Thursday night as well as Friday morning. I would suggest arriving as early as 7:30am at the track if you want to get in some runs on the fresh track in the coldest part of the day.

Se ya there!!

Thanks for the reply, will do. I am really fired on this event. I know I have a 0% chance of winning but a 100% chance for a good time. See you Thursday afternoon.
I plan on bringing some tools, a floor jack, jack stands, manuals both electrical and service, and hope that I need none of them.

Super XR7

[Andrew Wang]

Thanks for the reply, will do. I am really fired on this event. I know I have a 0% chance of winning but a 100% chance for a good time. See you Thursday afternoon.

Ditto for me. Looking forward to meeting everybody, it's going to be a blast.
I figure just going to this event and hanging out with you guys is already a win for me. :D

[David Neibert]

David N. If I get it running today.I will e-mail you an update tonight.
If I get the SC running right,sure we will follow you two over to the shootout.

I have about 3 more hours to finish my transmission job,Then I need to find a trans cooler to install.I need to get some tires.Any place around ST louis sell Nittos drag tires? And I hope to have a MP FMIC to install by tuseday.Just don't have the time to get my other parts on.

THANKS RANDY

Randy,

I've had a change in plans and will need to leave St. Louis Wednesday night to get up there soon enough to dyno tune my car Thursday. I'll see you Thursday evening...good luck getting it all back together.

David

[Randy N Connie]

David N.
Thanks for the offer anyway.I still have a lot of work to due on mine.
So I do not know when we will be leaving.As some as I get finshed and
tested we will be leaving for the shootout.This could be Wed. night some time.Or Thu. morning.

If I don't get every thing lined out on the SC,we will be driving the LX,or
drive over in my truck.We may use the truck so I can haul some parts
to show.All the parts I want to bring will not fit in a car.I have sponsors for this race and I must show off there parts,plus mine.

I will be waiting for you,Dave D.,Tim,Micha, at the big end of the track. :)

RANDY

[8ate8]

Can you rent helmets at the track?

[XR7 Dave]

Can you rent helmets at the track? They do not rent helmets.

[fast Ed]

I should have room to bring along one or two spare helmets that I have. I'm hoping to go quick enough in practice to need one myself. ;)


cheers,
Ed N.

[Kurt K]

I should have room to bring along one or two spare helmets that I have. I'm hoping to go quick enough in practice to need one myself. ;)


cheers,
Ed N.Can you drive better than Micah :p If not, you'll only be running 14.0 and won't need a helmet :)

[fast Ed]

Micah can't go any faster than 14.0 ... he wouldn't fit in the car with a helmet on!! :p


cheers,
Ed N.

[Super XR7]

I am trying to figure out if I need to go buy a helmet for this event. Can someone look at my car mods on my membership page and give me a idea if I should get a helmet. Note that the tranmission is a stock AOD with a stock rebiuld a few thousand miles ago and I have never drag raced. So the weak links are: rookie racer with a stock transmission.
If you think that I would need to get a helmet what would I need to buy? Helmet rating requirements - full or open face.

Thanks for the help!
Super XR7

[XR7 Dave]

I am trying to figure out if I need to go buy a helmet for this event. Can someone look at my car mods on my membership page and give me a idea if I should get a helmet. Note that the tranmission is a stock AOD with a stock rebiuld a few thousand miles ago and I have never drag raced. So the weak links are: rookie racer with a stock transmission.
If you think that I would need to get a helmet what would I need to buy? Helmet rating requirements - full or open face.

Thanks for the help!
Super XR7

This is a good one and cheap (relatively speaking). Summit Racing (http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=esearch.asp&N=110&Ntk=KeywordSearch&Ntt=helmet)

If I recall, didn't you have the car tuned recently? I don't remember what your #'s were but I'm thinking that you should be in the 13's.

[Super XR7]

After searching the web for the helmet requirements I am assuming that it will be OK to use a SNELL rated open face helmet. Yes?

Super XR7

[Kurt K]

After searching the web for the helmet requirements I am assuming that it will be OK to use a SNELL rated open face helmet. Yes?

Super XR7

Yep, just get the newest SNELL rating so it will be legal longer. I'm not sure what number it's up to now.

[David Neibert]

Yep, just get the newest SNELL rating so it will be legal longer. I'm not sure what number it's up to now.

I bought mine at a local Harley dealer...they had a huge selection in every price range.

David

[Super XR7]

Yep, just get the newest SNELL rating so it will be legal longer. I'm not sure what number it's up to now.

Great! I stopped at the Honda place and they had a open face for $120. I am going back this afternoon and get it.

Super XR7