TALON Fall Classic 2006 Sunday 12/9

[Sixpipes]

Rescheduled for December 10
(due to weather conditions)

December 3, 2006 TALON Fall Classic
Thunder Valley in Noble, OK
Gates open at noon

http://www.okthunder.com/

After last years event, I think it is time to try something a little different. The Thunder Valley track in Noble, OK is an excellent venue and they have agreed to run our program for us this year. The event will be on Sunday, December 3rd. The track opens at noon and closes at 5 PM, Fees will be $8 for spectators. $15 for test and tune, and an additional $20 if you want to race in the program. We will not get hosed like the folks at TEMPLE ACADEMY DRAGWAY hosed us last year. Folks that race in the TFC will pay a total of $35. Hopefully we can draw some Arkansas & Oklahoma Lightning guys so spread the word. More details to come...:cool:

Many of the guys (including myself) have run at this track and it is very nice.

Race classes will be the same as LightningFest. There will be one race for the Top Dawg award which will be a matchup between the winners of both classes. There will be a cash prize as well as a trophy for this race. These are both bracket classes. The fastest guys will have to be satisfied with the Quickest ET trophy. Since this is a club event, everyone should have an equal shot at winning something and I think that is the fairest way to do things.

Street Lightning / 13.00and slower...
1st Place - Street Lightning
Runner-Up - Street Lightning

Pro Street Lightning / 12.99 and quicker...
1st Place - Pro Street Lightning
Runner-Up - Pro Street Lightning

Awards available to all participants and must be recorded during competition.
Qualifying runs do not count.
Closest to Dial
Quickest Reaction Time
Quickest Elapsed Time
Top Dawg

[REXRENEGADE]

Dennis,
I am totally up for that. I can get my friend at Bob's BarBQ in Norman to cater food for us.

[Sixpipes]

Dennis,
I am totally up for that. I can get my friend at Bob's BarBQ in Norman to cater food for us.

I will definitely be in for the catering thing. :tu: :tu:

[wesman]

I should be in for this....hopefully no last minute trips to China this time.

--wes

[03LightningRocks]

I will plan to be there.:beer:

[02BOLT]

Where is Noble located, and how far is it from Arlington?

[tiffo60]

crap why do all things happen on sundays:hammer: , im out have church

[REXRENEGADE]

About 3 hours. It is just south of Norman.


Where is Noble located, and how far is it from Arlington?

[03LightningRocks]

crap why do all things happen on sundays:hammer: , im out have church


Are you a minister?

[tiffo60]

no:rll: , just dont like to miss if i can help it

[03LightningRocks]

no:rll: , just dont like to miss if i can help it

I bet Jesus will understand it just this once.

[tiffo60]

I bet Jesus will understand it just this once.


he understood lightning fest:d

[wesman]

lmao...this thread is already heading weird directions :rll:

[BC Lightning]

I'm in!!! A few members know why I missed L Fest, so with everything freed up I should be good to go for the Classic :tu:

[Sixpipes]

Well, I'm with you on the Sunday thing, but Thunder Valley is only open on Sundays in December. :cool:

[PUMP]

I'm in. Having said that, I hope I don't break anymore body parts like I did last year:eek: :nana2 :nana2 :nana2

[Chris94L]

As of now I plan on attending

[Mark #2]

I should be in for this....hopefully no last minute trips to China this time.

--wes
Same here, but interested why you go to China?
PM if you wish, so we don't get OT.
Mark

[L8 APEX]

Same here, but interested why you go to China?
PM if you wish, so we don't get OT.
Mark
He go to cerebrate opening of rarge manufracring prant, to make rots of money:D .

[wesman]

Same here, but interested why you go to China?
PM if you wish, so we don't get OT.
Mark

I missed it last year due to the grand opening of the father in laws plant in Zhongshan. We (Steph, you and I) talked about it at one of the monthlys at Humps......of course there were big beers being consumed at the time :beer:

--WES

[Mark #2]

I missed it last year due to the grand opening of the father in laws plant in Zhongshan. We (Steph, you and I) talked about it at one of the monthlys at Humps......of course there were big beers being consumed at the time :beer:

--WES
Yes I remember, big switch company correct?
I was thinking maybe you went for some other reason too.

[wesman]

Yes I remember, big switch company correct?
I was thinking maybe you went for some other reason too.


Yes, switches, circuit breakers etc

We also went because women like to shop in Hong Kong :)

--wes

[Sixpipes]

So we can rule out the excellent cuisine?

http://www.f150online.com/galleries/images/211-300-170514.jpg

Unlike the excellent BBQ that might just possibly be available at the TFC on December 3, 2006 at Thunder Valley Raceway in Noble, OK. :D

[99WhiteBeast]

he understood lightning fest:d

The sweet precious baby Jesus I love will understand

[tiffo60]

The sweet precious baby Jesus I love will understand

the truck is tip top by then i probally go just depends on when i get all my issues worked out or not

[TP Derrick D]

Man, after missing the last 2 L-fests & FFW-Ennis this year, I got a lot to make up but.. I don't know if I can make it yet but I got to get back out amongst the L brethren.

[99WhiteBeast]

I got to get back out amongst the L brethren.

Yes sir- Its been too long.

[TP Derrick D]

Yes sir- Its been too long.

Hey Steve-O, what r u doing next week? cell # still the same?

[99WhiteBeast]

Hey Steve-O, what r u doing next week? cell # still the same?

yes- I'm by your house all the time dropping kids off at soccer, flag football, or picked crap up from wifey's ex:hammer:

[T Hogg]

I'm in. If I'm still in one peice after PINKS @Ennis 10/21/06.

How do you guys feel about having a few of those AWD Chevys over for some grudge racing? I think they may want a rematch after L-Fest.

[TP Derrick D]

I'm in. If I'm still in one peice after PINKS @Ennis 10/21/06.

How do you guys feel about having a few of those AWD Chevys over for some grudge racing? I think they may want a rematch after L-Fest.

Terry, you're not racing yo' truck in Pinks are you or did I miss something ?

[L8 APEX]

Parish was a dissapointment, never saw a 9, weak 10's only:vomit:

[my2002lightning]

I should be around to make this one! :tu: That's a visitation weekend, but I should be haulin' down from Tulsa in the L via the Will Roger's Turnpike from Tulsa/BA to OKC/Noble.

BTW, this new hand-held Radio Shack police-scanner I have based upon microsuck and Moonshine's suggestions rocks!knanaThis thing works excellent no matter what state you travel. :tu:

Ronald

[T Hogg]

Terry, you're not racing yo' truck in Pinks are you or did I miss something ?

It's PINKS @ Ennis on the 21st, like the one they had about a month ago. It's not for "pink" slips, pays about $3,000-4,000. A old school Chevy truck won last times. I think it ran 10.2s or so.

[TP Derrick D]

It's PINKS @ Ennis on the 21st, like the one they had about a month ago. It's not for "pink" slips, pays about $3,000-4,000. A old school Chevy truck won last times. I think it ran 10.2s or so.

OK, cool then. I watch Pinks if its not a re-run but no way would I run slip for slip unless I had a big, big bank account or a business for the advertisement.
good luck !!:tu:

[myblack93]

count me in i should be able to go by then, we just had our baby girl on the 9th of september so by then i should have some play money back in the account :tu:

John

[Chris94L]

count me in i should be able to go by then, we just had our baby girl on the 9th of september so by then i should have some play money back in the account :tu:

John
Hey whats up John, didn't realize you already were signed up over here. Congrats on the baby girl.

[Tobbun]

I am looking forward to it...

Ronnie's truck going to be ready?

[BC Lightning]

Dennis,

Any updates??

[Silver_2000]

Added calendar Entry ...

[FRDRCING]

Im down for the Talon Fall Classic

[Sixpipes]

I'll be stopping by Scott's trophy place today to order trophies.

Heads up class winner
Brackets 1st - 4th
Reaction Time
Closest to dial

[L8 APEX]

I'll be stopping by Scott's trophy place today to order trophies.

Heads up class winner
Brackets 1st - 4th
Reaction Time
Closest to dial
What about the fastest ET?

[wesman]

Also being that the trucks are getting faster and faster, several being in the 11's and a couple in the 10's perhaps it's time to have 1-2-3 for fastest ET's/heads up racing instead of just brackets.

Just a thought

--wes

[Sixpipes]

My thoughts on heads-up is as follows; I think the fastest truck at the event should be recognized. If we have a heads-up class, I would assume that the lowest ET would come out of that event. I don't see an additional fee for running both classes, so there would be nothing preventing someone from running brackets and also running heads-up. Assumption is that the winner in heads-up would have the quickest ET, but maybe not. We can add a lowest ET like years past if we want. Also the $20 racing fee should put some money into the pot for the overall heads-up class winner. I am willing to donate all revenue over the cost of the trophies to the heads-up winner if folks don't have a problem with that or maybe a 75%/25% of pot money for 1st & 2nd. Maybe the OKC guys show up, maybe not, but I think I will start promoting to other forums this weekend. Any help would be appreciated in getting this off the ground. ThunderValley is a nice track and the time I was there, it was very well run. :cool:

[PUMP]

Any help would be appreciated in getting this off the ground. ThunderValley is a nice track and the time I was there, it was very well run. :cool:
I am in and also volunteer as gopher or whatever.
Just let me know where help is needed.

[wesman]

I'll help where needed as well Dennis.

If you need some help with the trophy thing with Scott let me know. It's about 5 mins from my house, I know it's a trek from your place.

Let me know if you need anything.

--wes

[BC Lightning]

but I think I will start promoting to other forums this weekend. Any help would be appreciated in getting this off the ground.

I've posted the info and link on a few other forums, but let us know what else needs to be done :tu:

[Highlander540]

Just noticed this thread. I would love to attend. But it's nearly 600 miles each way:( probably a bit far at that time of the year. I will try though, would be great to see you guys again.

[Ivanhoe_Farms]

I've posted the info and link on a few other forums, but let us know what else needs to be done :tu:

If you come out, do you need to borrow my slicks again;)

[Silver_2000]

If you come out, do you need to borrow my slicks again;)
Are you going to make it ??

[Ivanhoe_Farms]

Are you going to make it ??

Yup, just don't know how many trucks we are going to bring:cool:

[sandpiperx]

I just saw the thread. I am marking my calender. I will be there unless the is another nuclear test in the world. But life is good seee yaaa:tu: mp

[LivinEZ]

I'm there! Looking forward to it. :tu:

[Frank02L]

Might make my 1320 debut there... :throw: Don't look for anything spectacular because i dont really wanna blow it up the first few weekends with it out! :rll:

Plus we (some ARLOC guys) gotta get some revenge from that truck from NM if he shows up... :D

[Sixpipes]

Frank

Would be cool if you could make it. We changed up the trophies last year so you might want to add a nice little crytal one to your trophy collection this year. A much longer haul for James, but I'm sure if you harrassed him enough, he would seriously consider making the trip. :D

[Sixpipes]

Updated information at the start of this thread. Continue to sign in if you are going to be there and I will start a list on the first page. Trophies were ordered today so plan on being there December 3, 2006 at Thunder Valley in Noble, OK. :nana2

[PUMP]

Some have asked, Where are it? Look no futher than:
http://www.okthunder.com/directions.htm
Track is 140-miles (give or take) from I35-W and I35-E merge in Denton.

[Ohmsby]

sign me up:D

[T Hogg]

Is it too late to add one more class?

"1/8 mile TRUE street tire heads-up shootout"

Like the one we did a few years back at Denton. We had some good times.

I could get a trophy and maybe a little $$ if it was a go.

[L8 APEX]

I tried to nudge Rocks out of his garage with some VIP door to door service but he didn't bite on the offer. No Rocks vs. Hogg rematch this year;) .

[Justin 95L]

How well are they going to prep the track they are know to be conservative with there prep I cannot run there on a test and tune track prep.

[T Hogg]

I tried to nudge Rocks out of his garage with some VIP door to door service but he didn't bite on the offer. No Rocks vs. Hogg rematch this year;) .

Maybe we should go to his house and do some burn outs up and down his block until he agrees to come out to play.:D

[coors2003]

this would be cool to make, but i think i will have to wait till next year till the L is in better shape@

[Sixpipes]

How well are they going to prep the track they are know to be conservative with there prep I cannot run there on a test and tune track prep.

Justin - I understand your concern about track prep so I'll check with Marsha and see what the track's response will be. The larger number of folks we get to commit, the more likely they will do a little extra prep for the event. :cool:

[Sixpipes]

Trophies will be picked up next week. There are a few guys that have talked about meeting at the Crackerbarrel in Denton for breakfast at 9AM. I will be there for some pam cakes. About a two drive from Denton. :cool:

[L8 APEX]

I hope my Christmas miracle comes early. I have a truck completely torn apart. I just got the block back from machining. I have to build an engine, build a transmission, install both. Install a new blower and fuel system. Break in, tune and be race ready all in a week:eek2: . I will give it my all as usual..
http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/medium/CIMG6996.JPG

[Chris94L]

Trophies will be picked up next week. There are a few guys that have talked about meeting at the Crackerbarrel in Denton for breakfast at 9AM. I will be there for some pam cakes. About a two drive from Denton. :cool:
Sounds good was wondering if there was going to be a pre-event gtg or cruise to the track

[PUMP]

Trophies will be picked up next week. There are a few guys that have talked about meeting at the Crackerbarrel in Denton for breakfast at 9AM. I will be there for some pam cakes. About a two drive from Denton. :cool:
I'll be there

[BC Lightning]

still planning on going, but havent gotten my blower back from whipple yet :cool:

[G'Lightning]

I'll be there....:beer:

[wesman]

still planning on going, but havent gotten my blower back from whipple yet :cool:

Wanna rent a kb? :burnout::tex

[BC Lightning]

Wanna rent a kb? :burnout::tex

lol maybe, they shipped the blower on Wednesday, hopefully when it comes on tues-thurs, the pulley wont come off :rolleyes:

[99WhiteBeast]

I tried to nudge Rocks out of his garage with some VIP door to door service but he didn't bite on the offer. No Rocks vs. Hogg rematch this year;) .

Whaaat- that's been the hilight of the last few years Fall Classics with a follow up to Dennis vs Mark. The later should be good since they are both sporting KB's.

Anyone with a built motor and KB? Used to be Wesman- no telling what tricks he has up his sleeve now
Maybe we can find a good match up for the built motor/whipple combo (Michael) this year.

[BC Lightning]

Whaaat- that's been the hilight of the last few years Fall Classics with a follow up to Dennis vs Mark. The later should be good since they are both sporting KB's.

Anyone with a built motor and KB? Used to be Wesman- no telling what tricks he has up his sleeve now
Maybe we can find a good match up for the built motor/whipple combo (Michael) this year.

Honestly it will be a long shot for me to be race ready for the TFC this year, I still dont have M&H rubber for my 16" bogarts, havent had time to see Brandt about them, still have to get the truck back to Terry's to install the fuel pumps get the exhaust welded up getting rid of the bassani exhaust clamps, install the drive shaft loop, buy new drag radials, pay Terry the money still owed to him, and the Whipple isnt going to be here for another 2-4 days, plus the motor only has 300 miles on it with the break in tune, so I will probably just be hanging out this year

You'll have to find someone else to whoop up on Steve-o :D

[99WhiteBeast]

Honestly it will be a long shot for me to be race ready for the TFC this year, I still dont have M&H rubber for my 16" bogarts, havent had time to see Brandt about them, still have to get the truck back to Terry's to install the fuel pumps get the exhaust welded up getting rid of the bassani exhaust clamps, install the drive shaft loop, buy new drag radials, pay Terry the money still owed to him, and the Whipple isnt going to be here for another 2-4 days, plus the motor only has 300 miles on it with the break in tune, so I will probably just be hanging out this year

You'll have to find someone else to whoop up on Steve-o :D

If you can't get it together in time just bolt your stock blower on it and 'run what you brung';):burnout:

[BC Lightning]

If you can't get it together in time just bolt your stock blower on it and 'run what you brung';):burnout:

dont have the heaton anymore :(, I could possibly rig a custom air intake, maybe JB weld the throttle body to the whipple plate, run a new elbow from the throttle body, duct tape the sct maf to the cone filter?? then I would truly be running all moter :cool:

[my2002lightning]

I might have to dust-off Suzie to run her up to Tulsa for this visitation weekend with the Parents separately and make a bonzai-run back down to Norman/Noble for the return convoy.

I haven't road-tripped in the L since the HOU/Marathon-Oil days. :cool: This might be fun - the Will-Roger's Tpk is a blast in the L.knana

Ronald

[Ohmsby]

Forecast Calls for high of 46 any need for concern with respect to tune or amount of boost. I am running the cold tune and putting down about 12 lbs currently

[L8 APEX]

If you don't run at least 15-16psi you're a wuss!:D Fuel fuel fuel is your friend make sure you have plenty O' octane.
I am about out of race fuel at the shop, anyone confirm what they are going to have at the track for fuel?? thanks!

[BC Lightning]

putting down about 12 lbs currently

:rll::rll::rll::rll:

[Ohmsby]

Well I guess I could switch to this upper and get my 6# ring from Terry then I could probably get enough boost to blow my chit up:D

[wesman]

Well I guess I could switch to this upper and get my 6# ring from Terry then I could probably get enough boost to blow my chit up:D

Yep....that should do it :tex

[Mark #2]

What kind of gas will be available?

Decided to change the plugs tonight, same two are loose again since last year, drivers side back two, only bleeding a little after taking them out.

[Sixpipes]

What kind of gas will be available?



I'll find out tomorrow. :cool:

[Silver_2000]

Weather forecast for Sunday
CNN

Sunday
39°F (4°C) | 24°F (-4°C)


Weather.com

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USOK0388?from=36hr_fcst10DayLink_undeclared

Sun (http://www.weather.com/weather/wxdetail/USOK0388?dayNum=3)
Dec 3
http://image.weather.com/web/common/wxicons/31/32.gif Sunny 42°/21° 10% http://image.weather.com/web/common/blank.gif 42°F

[L-Fever]

Weather forecast for Sunday
CNN

Sunday
39°F (4°C) | 24°F (-4°C)


Weather.com

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USOK0388?from=36hr_fcst10DayLink_undeclared

Sun (http://www.weather.com/weather/wxdetail/USOK0388?dayNum=3)
Dec 3
http://image.weather.com/web/common/wxicons/31/32.gif Sunny 42°/21° 10% http://image.weather.com/web/common/blank.gif 42°F

Time for a Bonfire! We can roast marshmallows,Chebbys, and Dodges!...

[Ohmsby]

I'm going to drive the L to OKC on Friday and fly to KC for the Big 12 championship game on Sat and then fly back to OKC on Sunday AM in time for the race in Noble.

This means I am going to have to leave my ride at the airport for two days:eek: Hopefully nothing bad happens.


I couldn't get back to Dallas in enough time to drive to Noble Sunday morning and the game starts at seven and returning Saturday would not work either

[Mark #2]

I'll find out tomorrow. :cool:
The day after tomorrow....;)

[dboat]

Come on Guys... do like me and have Terry give you an Artic tune and go to the max at the track.. of course heating up your tires takes a little bit longer:evil

Dana

[Sixpipes]

The day after tomorrow....;)

Made calls the last two days. They aren't replying to my emails either. I may take my own race fuel, but if I hear anything, I'll let you know. :cool:

[Silver_2000]

Made calls the last two days. They aren't replying to my emails either. I may take my own race fuel, but if I hear anything, I'll let you know. :cool:

We should make sure they are open since they got some serious snow up north


http://www.wunderground.com/StateSnowDepth.asp?state=OK

[L8 APEX]

Please be closed:tex .

[Chris94L]

I would guess for a re-schedule. I know at least at tracks around here, if the temps fall below a certain level, they won't open. Couple low temp on race day with the weather we have been getting the last few days, and it doesn't look good

[Sixpipes]

I'm checking..., but if the track is going to be open, we should go on with the program. :cool:

[PUMP]

I'm checking..., but if the track is going to be open, we should go on with the program. :cool:
It looks dubious at this time. Roads in OK city are "slick and hazardous" Projected high today is 33-deg and 36-deg tomorrow and Sunday. So likelyhood of roads clearing is slim.
That being said, if the track is open, and TFC goes on, I will be there.

[Sixpipes]

Have left messages on track office phone, cell phone, and sent email. Recording says they will be running this weekend November 26th so the recording has not been updated. I would expect the track to be closed, but would be nice to have confirmation.

Or we can make the choice to reschedule for the 10th right now if that makes sense to everyone (it does to me). What say ye? :cool:

[wesman]

Have left messages on track office phone, cell phone, and sent email. Recording says they will be running this weekend November 26th so the recording has not been updated. I would expect the track to be closed, but would be nice to have confirmation.

Or we can make the choice to reschedule for the 10th right now if that makes sense to everyone (it does to me). What say ye? :cool:

I would rather reschedule and be sure it will be open. It would suck to drive all the way up there and then find out they're closed.

Thanks for doing all the legwork for the club Dennis :beer:

--wes

[Silver_2000]

weather.com lists low of 20 Sun high of 37
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USOK0388?from=36hr_fcst10DayLink_undeclared
I say we reschedule

there will be too little traction and too many cold weather tune problems to race in 37 degree weather

[03LightningRocks]

Since I was not going to make it, I have been hesitant to throw in here, but alas......I am opinionated as hell....so here goes.

With the temps being so low....below 30....it is going to make for problems in 3 ways. 1) Tunes on trucks better be right, or Terry will need a car hauler from hell to get all the blown trucks back to town. 2) Cold temps like that may make the track very slick and getting it warmed up is going to be next to impossible. 3) Somebody better have a big ass heater to keep everyone warm or the ability to sit outside and socialize is nonexistant. I suppose everyone can talk to each other on the walkie talkies from their trucks....while they run them to keep the heat working.

[03LightningRocks]

weather.com lists low of 20 Sun high of 37
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USOK0388?from=36hr_fcst10DayLink_undeclared
I say we reschedule

there will be too little traction and too many cold weather tune problems to race in 37 degree weather

Or a person could say it like this....:D

[Sixpipes]

Rescheduled for December 10
(due to weather conditions)


Please help get the word out.
Same everything just a week later...

[Sixpipes]

Just talked with Marsha at Thunder Valley. The track may or may not be opened based on expected temperatures so I think we have done the only thing that we could do by delaying the event until the 10th. December 10, is the last scheduled day the track will be open this year, but even if the track is open this Sunday, everyone will be freezing their collective a$$es off because we more than likely will have a breeze which translates in to wind chill issues. If you believe in extended forecasts (who the H3LL does in TX/OK?), we should be OK. :cool:

[wesman]

Just talked with Marsha at Thunder Valley. The track may or may not be opened based on expected temperatures so I think we have done the only thing that we could do by delaying the event until the 10th. December 10, is the last scheduled day the track will be open this year, but even if the track is open this Sunday, everyone will be freezing their collective a$$es off because we more than likely will have a breeze which translates in to wind chill issues. If you believe in extended forecasts (who the H3LL does in TX/OK?), we should be OK. :cool:

Cool....thanks Dennis.

It should be a balmy 80* on Sun if the recent weather paterns are any indication. :Bullshit

[FRDRCING]

Thanks for all the work you have done for the event dennis. Has been put on the calender as a re-schedule:tu: . Guess I was right about it being re-scheduled for next sunday. That is the night of the X-mas party at work:hammer: . I am not going to miss TFC for work party.

[Sixpipes]

For the record... the track was closed for today. :cool:

[PUMP]

For the record... the track was closed for today. :cool:
Great choice to reschedule. Thanks for all you have done for this event.

[True Blue Aggie]

...that it was friggin cold today in Oklahoma. Ended up riding ATV's at Lake Murray state park. High temp was 40, with a stiff breeze. All places that had shade, still had about 1/4" of ice/snow on the ground. That wind would have killed the mood for everybody.

[BC Lightning]

For the record... the track was closed for today. :cool:

Just so there is no confusion, everything is still the same, meeting at cracker barrel then convoy up to Noble???

[Sixpipes]

Just so there is no confusion, everything is still the same, meeting at cracker barrel then convoy up to Noble???

Si... I will post up at the end of the week, but plans are to leave Cracker Barrel at 10 AM. :cool:

[wesman]

Si... I will post up at the end of the week, but plans are to leave Cracker Barrel at 10 AM. :cool:

Dennis,

About what time would that put you guys in at the track? A few of us are talking about heading up on Sat night and want to know when everyone will be rolling in so we can be there .

--wes

[Sixpipes]

Dennis,

About what time would that put you guys in at the track? A few of us are talking about heading up on Sat night and want to know when everyone will be rolling in so we can be there .

--wes

The track opens at noon so we should be there between 12:00 to 12:30. :cool:

[T Hogg]

Si... I will post up at the end of the week, but plans are to leave Cracker Barrel at 10 AM. :cool:


What exit is this Cracker Barrel at? 35 and ?

[PUMP]

What exit is this Cracker Barrel at? 35 and ?
Heading north on I35 take Exit 469 (US 380). Cracker Barrel is just north of W. University Dr. (US 380) on the east side of I35.

[BC Lightning]

there is a chevron station right in front of the Cracker Barrel


Heading north on I35 take Exit 469 (US 380). Cracker Barrel is just north of W. University Dr. (US 380) on the east side of I35.

[T Hogg]

10-4

Thanks

[Sixpipes]

Looks like nice weather for the event on Sunday. Very nice job on the trophies this year. Real crystal in its own individual carrying case. Top Dawg is the winner of the Street Lightning/Prolightning match up. Don't forget to bring your BBQ money! :cool:
http://www.nloc.net/photopost/data/500/medium/Top_Dawg.JPG
http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/vacationplanner/wxdetail/USOK0387?dayNum=2

[REXRENEGADE]

Just a reminder to everyone, We will have BBQ and drinks catered for us. Just remember to bring a few tables to place the food on.
Here's whats on the menu Talon for $10:

Pork Ribs
Brisket
Hot Links
Baked Beans
Mac and Cheese
Bread
3 types of sauces (Sweet, Mild, Hot)
Brownies
Tea
Lemonade
:tu:

[PUMP]

Just a reminder to everyone, We will have BBQ and drinks catered for us. Just remember to bring a few tables to place the food on.
:tu:
I am bringing one 5-foot long table (the 8-footer wont fit in bed).:nana2

[99WhiteBeast]

I am bringing one 5-foot long table (the 8-footer wont fit in bed).:nana2

+1 6' table and canopy

[L8 APEX]

I'll bring the trailer with the usual goodies generator, radio, batt charger, misc tools, jack etc. I will also try and bring the jet heater just in case. So we should arrive at the track ready to eat lunch?

[Sixpipes]

Just to clarify for everyone attending tomorrow at Thunder Valley. The fee at the gate will be $8 for spectators and $15 for Test & Tune. This money will go to the track. I (or a designated person to be named later) will collect money for the BBQ ($10) and the TFC race fee ($20). There will be buy-backs for 1st round losses only. The $10 buy-back fee will be collected before the second round starts.

I hope to have a drivers meeting by 2:30 PM with racing to start hopefully by 3PM. Dial-in numbers can be changed for each race. All questions will be answered at the driver's meeting. Breakfast at 9 AM at the Cracker Barrel in Denton for those interested and leaving said location by 10 AM. :nana2

[BC Lightning]

Just to clarify for everyone attending tomorrow at Thunder Valley. The fee at the gate will be $8 for spectators and $15 for Test & Tune. This money will go to the track. I (or a designated person to be named later) will collect money for the BBQ ($10) and the TFC race fee ($20). There will be buy-backs for 1st round losses only. The $10 buy-back fee will be collected before the second round starts.

I hope to have a drivers meeting by 2:30 PM with racing to start hopefully by 3PM. Dial-in numbers can be changed for each race. All questions will be answered at the driver's meeting. Breakfast at 9 AM at the Cracker Barrel in Denton for those interested and leaving said location by 10 AM. :nana2

So meeting at 9 now?? When we were at the shop today we all thought it was at 10 and leaving at 11

[wesman]

So meeting at 9 now?? When we were at the shop today we all thought it was at 10 and leaving at 11


I knew it was leaving at 10....the meeting part for breakfast was where it was in the air for me.

--wes

[Sixpipes]

Quote:
Originally Posted by BC Lightning http://www.talonclub.com/forum/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.talonclub.com/forum/showthread.php?p=114388#post114388)
Just so there is no confusion, everything is still the same, meeting at cracker barrel then convoy up to Noble???

Si... I will post up at the end of the week, but plans are to leave Cracker Barrel at 10 AM. http://www.talonclub.com/forum/images/smilies/cool.gif

I went back and looked and all of my posts and they are consistant. Breakfast at 9AM leave at 10AM. Having said that, it is not a planned event, but just thought folks might want to have breakfast before we leave. Not a big deal either way... :cool:

[BC Lightning]

Quote:
Originally Posted by BC Lightning http://www.talonclub.com/forum/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.talonclub.com/forum/showthread.php?p=114388#post114388)
Just so there is no confusion, everything is still the same, meeting at cracker barrel then convoy up to Noble???

Si... I will post up at the end of the week, but plans are to leave Cracker Barrel at 10 AM. http://www.talonclub.com/forum/images/smilies/cool.gif

I went back and looked and all of my posts and they are consistant. Breakfast at 9AM leave at 10AM. Having said that, it is not a planned event, but just thought folks might want to have breakfast before we leave. Not a big deal either way... :cool:

My mistake :o

[04SVTRACING]

I wont be making it out, this time. I gotta work. I can't pass up time and half for sundays.

[Tobbun]

I might just get some taquito's on the way... :)

But I will be there by 10am...

Looking forward to the day...

[Sixpipes]

Anyone know what that shiny stuff under my motor is? :D

http://www.nloc.net/photopost/data/500/medium/boom.JPG

[Mark #2]

Anyone know what that shiny stuff under my motor is? :D

http://www.nloc.net/photopost/data/500/medium/boom.JPG
It is probably the same stuff that is trailing your truck for an 1/4 mile:(
Finally made it home a very eventful day.

[99WhiteBeast]

We had another mishap on the way home just as we were about to get on the interstate- glad everyone is OK:)
trucks and motors can be replaced people can not

[True Blue Aggie]

Don't post **** like this and not give up the story. Is everyone okay? Trucks okay?

[Silver_2000]

Here is link to Sixers motor running after the fact
http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20305&cat=6118&sortby=s&sorttime=9999&way=asc


http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/6118/medium/P1130474_Large_.JPG

Glad everyone is ok

The nighttime pictures suck but you get the idea
I created a category for the Fall Classic - if you have pictures please add them there - they will also appear in your gallery

Doug

[Mark #2]

Don't post **** like this and not give up the story. Is everyone okay? Trucks okay?

Everyone is okay, one truck is gone.

[03LightningRocks]

Someone want to tell us WTF happened to that truck and who it is?

:(

[Silver_2000]

Someone want to tell us WTF happened to that truck and who it is?

:(

There is some debate as to whether it should be discussed here

There was a serious accident and police and ambulances were in attendance.
The Lightning driver went home with another club member. He says he is fine.

[03LightningRocks]

There is some debate as to whether it should be discussed here

There was a serious accident and police and ambulances were in attendance.
The Lightning driver went home with another club member. He says he is fine.


Thank god he is OK. That looks like some serious damage. I didn't think about the issue of discussing the accident online. Makes sense though. Someone could take about anything posted and twist the crap out of it to win a legal issue.

Whoever it is....sorry for the bad luck.

[Highlander540]

Thank goodness nobody was hurt. :eek:
You guys play hard.

One messed up motor (sorry to see that Dennis :( ) and one truck less on the road.....a bad day that could have been much worse.

[Chris94L]

I wasn't there but I can tell who's truck it is :( That really blows

[my2002lightning]

Sorry to hear of the accident for whom-ever involved, but glad to hear that this particular TALON driver is alright.:o I think I can figure out who it is, as well.:cool:

Take care,

Ronald

[Ohmsby]

Thanks Talon for being there. A special thanks to Steve for driving me home although he did make me pay for gas "no one rides for free" his words.

I was involved in a two car accident and my understanding is the two passengers in the other vehicle are ok. :D

This is first and foremost in my mind.

Second this was a hard hit and I am lucky that the safety equipment in my vehicle did it's job.

I walked away and other than a sore hand I seem to be OK. I really thought I would be in much worse shape today.

Obviously my L is probably toast and I will be on the prowl for a new L when the dust settles.

The carnage will be at my shop later today in Denton I am having it towed from OK

[L-Fever]

Thanks Talon for being there. A special thanks to Steve for driving me home although he did make me pay for gas "no one rides for free" his words.

Yep! A$$ or Cash is how I roll! :rll::rll:

I'm glad that your ok!

[Sixpipes]

Well, that explains why we didn't get passed on the way home last night. When we were the only ones to get through the light in Purcell, Ronny and I figured it would only be a matter of time before we were overhaulled. Glad no one was seriously hurt. Like Steve-0 said, trucks (and motors) can be easily replaced. :cool:

[FRDRCING]

Im Glad No one was hurt, Good thing You guys came back togather and you were not straned there. I too was looking on to see if you guy's were going to pass us on the way home or not.

[03LightningRocks]

Yep! A$$ or Cash is how I roll! :rll::rll:

I'm glad that your ok!

Reminds me of a bumper sticker I once had.

NO CASH, GRASS OR ASS. NO RIDE!!!

[03stx]

Wow I am glad everyone is ok. I would have came but my truck was acting up and so I didn't want to take a chance. I hope the event was fun other than the wrecks and blown engines.

[L8 APEX]

That transmission was shot anyway:evil . Holler at me when you see it and we'll put what we can back to stock.

[G'Lightning]

Sorry to hear about that John. Just glad everyone was OK. Beside the couple of set backs i had a good time.:)

[PUMP]

Sorry to hear about your misfortune John. Glad that no one was hurt (other than egos). I left about 30 minutes ahead of the last group. Misfortunes aside, I had a good time.

[TP Derrick D]

John, glad you are OK and not feeling the effects today. glad to have met you yesterday always want to put a face to the screen name.
Doug,I heard you on the radio last nite as I passed you, I was trying to catch the group in front of you as I thought that you was rolling in a "pass me mode" since everyone else in front of you took off. I passed them as they were at a Conaco station in Denton(Mike & Wes) I know.We got to work on our convoy back techniques.
Steve-O, we need to get together this week and see what the "fly by" video tape has to offer like we talked about yesterday plus show me a thing or two about posting.
Sixer, good job, really liked the trophies, make me wanna do a few burnouts and take Da" Toy Truck" down the 1320, you will come back stronger as you seemed to be smiling more than I have at any time when any one of my 5 Mustang motors exited stage left.
Overall an eventful day even my grandson had fun although he crashed out in the end and most of the trip home. Thanks to all for being nice & friendly to him I bet he's just running his yapper big time in school today about it.:tu:

[gbgary]

http://www.nloc.net/photopost/data/500/medium/boom.JPG

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/6118/medium/P1130474_Large_.JPG


DAMN the bad luck, guys!! a friggin shame!

glad everyone is safe. better luck with the do-overs.

[Silver_2000]

John, glad you are OK and not feeling the effects today. glad to have met you yesterday always want to put a face to the screen name.
Doug,I heard you on the radio last nite as I passed you, I was trying to catch the group in front of you as I thought that you was rolling in a "pass me mode" since everyone else in front of you took off. I passed them as they were at a Conaco station in Denton(Mike & Wes) I know.We got to work on our convoy back techniques.
Steve-O, we need to get together this week and see what the "fly by" video tape has to offer like we talked about yesterday plus show me a thing or two about posting.
Sixer, good job, really liked the trophies, make me wanna do a few burnouts and take Da" Toy Truck" down the 1320, you will come back stronger as you seemed to be smiling more than I have at any time when any one of my 5 Mustang motors exited stage left.
Overall an eventful day even my grandson had fun although he crashed out in the end and most of the trip home. Thanks to all for being nice & friendly to him I bet he's just running his yapper big time in school today about it.:tu:

Great to see you again and your Grandson. Hope your knee gets on the mend one way or the other. I was in no hurry last night, I wasnt going to try to keep up with the youngsters.

[BC Lightning]

John, glad to hear your doing alright today, considering what happened


It was a pretty scary sight to be able to see the underside of a Lightning in the air, I mean the car that hit John was moving pretty fast to lift it up in the air, if you look at the pics in the gallery you can see where the driver side rims/tires are messed up from where the truck landed and came back down, luckly it wasnt a taller truck or it would have rolled over, luckily we still had a good number of people and had Doug, Derrick and others to help block traffic

It was a good day though, thanks again Silky for the BBQ, the left over ribs made for a good lunch :tu:

Wes and I were making pretty good time getting to Jeff-ro's to watch the rest of the Cowboy game, if we knew how they were playing we might not have driven so fast

[REXRENEGADE]

Had a great time at the fall classic. I hope everyone enjoyed the food.
John, Don't worry bro you can get another L. Very Very glad to hear you are OK! Let your Talon brothers know if we can help you out in any way.
:tu:

[Tobbun]

All,

I had a great time and it is always fun to see the faces and trucks.

Sorry to see Dennis go out so early...
Sorry to see the other L crunched...
Good to see we have a great group of guys willing to help out...

I was wandering why I didn't get passed on the way back... my Gen 1 with 140k miles doesn't like going 90 for long periods of time... so I was trying to get in front of the group in case anything happend on the way back.

I appreciate all the help along the way to the finals... not sure I actually had to beat anyone heads up until the Top Dawg race (which I lost). Everyone either broke out or red lighted I think.

Thanks to Dennis for all the work and effort that went into the event... I thought it was great... Wish we would have seen some of the OK boys there... I thought the facility was nice, although the 60' prep could have been a little better.

The BBQ was also great. Those sausages made you think twice before getting some more. :)

Thanks,

[Tobbun]

Ignore the 1/4 mile times... just focus on the win... :)

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/6118/medium/P1130315_Large_.JPG

BTW... Thanks to Doug for taking ton's of pictures.

[DamonH]

Yep! A$$ or Cash is how I roll! :rll::rll:



Damn ... that ain't right! :hammer:

[L-Fever]

Damn ... that ain't right! :hammer:

Take it easy man, it was an inside joke between John and I....