TFC 07' TALON Fall Classic

[L8 APEX]

Well papa Dennis will there be a TFC this year?

[03LightningRocks]

Well papa Dennis will there be a TFC this year?


I may go this year. I was broke and couldn't make it last year.

[charlie]

I want to go tooooooooo!

Even if I have not got over my tuning retardedness!

Charlie

[99WhiteBeast]

We talked about this a bit at Lfest. Dennis is thinking with the weak turnout and the limited tracks open in the December time frame a Spring Classic may be the best.

It is difficult to get folks together after Thanksgiving.

[True Blue Aggie]

I'd be in if you had it in the FALL. assuming i still have the truck. I'd go even if i did not have the truck. I could be a driver for hire.... :icon_smile:

[wesman]

I'm in.

I think first thing in the Spring would be better as well.

Anyone know when the tracks generally open in the spring.

--wes

[99WhiteBeast]

I'm in.

I think first thing in the Spring would be better as well.

Anyone know when the tracks generally open in the spring.

--wes

We were talking about Rusk in East Texas. Its a 1/4 mile track only 2 hours away and we should be able to pull some Houston and Louisiana folks

[Highlander540]

We were talking about Rusk in East Texas. Its a 1/4 mile track only 2 hours away and we should be able to pull some Houston and Louisiana folks


What about West Texas :twitch: Pull in some NM folks!

[gagspa]

We were talking about Rusk in East Texas. Its a 1/4 mile track only 2 hours away and we should be able to pull some Houston and Louisiana folks

Good luck with that. We used Rusk the past two years for the Bullitt Shootout. The first year was great, but then someone else took over the track. He was horrible. He would not commit, would not respond, and then when we got there he closed the track because it was "supposed" to rain that day. We had people that had driven down from Canada to race.

[Sixpipes]

Looks like it will be difficult again this year to find a decently run 1/4 mile track, especially on Saturday. What are everyone's thoughts on an 1/8th mile venue (Kennedale or Redline). Since we haven't had very good turnout from surrounding clubs, I'm thinking maybe we should try a Saturday event at one of the local tracks maybe on the 10th or 17th of November.

Also, there have been preliminary conversations about an NLOC Regional meet next fall up in Tulsa if there is no LFest 6. :icon_cool:

[99WhiteBeast]

Looks like it will be difficult again this year to find a decently run 1/4 mile track, especially on Saturday. What are everyone's thoughts on an 1/8th mile venue (Kennedale or Redline). Since we haven't had very good turnout from surrounding clubs, I'm thinking maybe we should try a Saturday event at one of the local tracks maybe on the 10th or 17th of November.

Also, there have been preliminary conversations about an NLOC Regional meet next fall up in Tulsa if there is no LFest 6. :icon_cool:

I'm not opposed to the 1/8. Kennedale has made some improvements to their grounds but track prep has always been hit and miss.

[Sandman]

Good luck with that. We used Rusk the past two years for the Bullitt Shootout. The first year was great, but then someone else took over the track. He was horrible. He would not commit, would not respond, and then when we got there he closed the track because it was "supposed" to rain that day. We had people that had driven down from Canada to race.

Most of the locals in that area are racing in Dibol from my understanding. It's a 1\4 mile IHRA track. I did some racing there last weekend and had some good results.

http://www.pinevalleyracing.com/

[L8 APEX]

When I was driving back form the redneck games I noticed a new track going up off 175 between Dallas and Athens. It was almost complete.

[Sandman]

When I was driving back form the redneck games I noticed a new track going up off 175 between Dallas and Athens. It was almost complete.


Saw that one too a couple of months ago. Isn't it 1/8 mile?

[L8 APEX]

Saw that one too a couple of months ago. Isn't it 1/8 mile?
Not if you keep going:D

[gagspa]

Most of the locals in that area are racing in Dibol from my understanding. It's a 1\4 mile IHRA track. I did some racing there last weekend and had some good results.

http://www.pinevalleyracing.com/
We are looking at maybe using them next year or maybe even the Houston. Houston promised us that they would work with us, but I'll believe it when I see it.

[TXLIGHTNING]

We were talking about Rusk in East Texas. Its a 1/4 mile track only 2 hours away and we should be able to pull some Houston and Louisiana folks Do you know the name of this track?

[Mark #2]

Do you know the name of this track?
http://www.cherokeecountymotorsportspark.com/

[TXLIGHTNING]

Thanks Mark.

[Chris94L]

When I was driving back form the redneck games I noticed a new track going up off 175 between Dallas and Athens. It was almost complete.
Did you happen to read the sign Terry? Open Summer 2005. Last I heard (maybe a month ago) they hadn't even started pouring concrete yet.

[L8 APEX]

I didn't see any signs.
http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/CIMG8479crop.JPG

[Chris94L]

Its supposed to open as a 1/8 and eventually turn 1/4. The buildings have been up for quite a while.

http://www.dfwstangs.net/forums/showpost.php?p=4570792&postcount=11

[Chris94L]

Just for grins here is one of the first posts about it.

http://www.dfwstangs.net/forums/showthread.php?t=208673&highlight=crandall

[TXLIGHTNING]

Just for grins here is one of the first posts about it.

http://www.dfwstangs.net/forums/showthread.php?t=208673&highlight=crandall Almost 4 years ago lol.

[T Hogg]

Looks like it will be difficult again this year to find a decently run 1/4 mile track, especially on Saturday. What are everyone's thoughts on an 1/8th mile venue (Kennedale or Redline). Since we haven't had very good turnout from surrounding clubs, I'm thinking maybe we should try a Saturday event at one of the local tracks maybe on the 10th or 17th of November.

Also, there have been preliminary conversations about an NLOC Regional meet next fall up in Tulsa if there is no LFest 6. :icon_cool:


1/8 mile is fine. I think we can rent Kennedale for about $2000-$2500. Maybe less if they don't have anything going on. I'll pay $100 to race if were to rent the track. We could even have another "Street tire" Shootout class.

[wesman]

Looks like it will be difficult again this year to find a decently run 1/4 mile track, especially on Saturday. What are everyone's thoughts on an 1/8th mile venue (Kennedale or Redline). Since we haven't had very good turnout from surrounding clubs, I'm thinking maybe we should try a Saturday event at one of the local tracks maybe on the 10th or 17th of November.

Also, there have been preliminary conversations about an NLOC Regional meet next fall up in Tulsa if there is no LFest 6. :icon_cool:

I would prefer a 1/4 mile. That is one of the things that make the TFC cool. I think pretty much everyone can hit a 1/8 mile track within 20-30 mins of their house almost any day of the week.

It just seemed to make the TFC a special event because it was different.

If it's 1/8 mile I'll likely not bother getting the truck dialed in.

--wes

[03LightningRocks]

I would prefer a 1/4 mile. That is one of the things that make the TFC cool. I think pretty much everyone can hit a 1/8 mile track within 20-30 mins of their house almost any day of the week.

It just seemed to make the TFC a special event because it was different.

If it's 1/8 mile I'll likely not bother getting the truck dialed in.

--wes


I didn't want to be the only one to bitch, but now that Wes has opened the door, I feel the same way about it. I suppose the OK track didn't impress anyone last year?

[BC Lightning]

I didn't want to be the only one to bitch, but now that Wes has opened the door, I feel the same way about it. I suppose the OK track didn't impress anyone last year?

I liked the track, didn't mind the drive

only thing I would do different is if we are going to have it catered again we need to take up a collection before so that the guy bringing the food isn't expecting 50 guys/trucks and only 12 show up like last year

[wesman]

I didn't want to be the only one to bitch, but now that Wes has opened the door, I feel the same way about it. I suppose the OK track didn't impress anyone last year?


Glad I could help Rocks :gatling:


Man I love that emoticon :rll:

[Sixpipes]

I liked the track, didn't mind the drive

only thing I would do different is if we are going to have it catered again we need to take up a collection before so that the guy bringing the food isn't expecting 50 guys/trucks and only 12 show up like last year

We paid the guy for 50 so he should be happy. I sent an inquiry to the Cherokee County track this morning so things are now officially in motion...:cool:

[TXLIGHTNING]

I will be there as long as it runs on a weekend. It doesnt show on their calendar, but they are doing T&T on Sun Oct 14th from 12pm-6pm. I will probably go out and make some runs.

[T Hogg]

I didn't want to be the only one to bitch, but now that Wes has opened the door, I feel the same way about it. I suppose the OK track didn't impress anyone last year?

I was just trying to make it easy on you. If you want to drag this a$$ kicking out another 1/8 mile. It's all good.:gatling:

[BC Lightning]

We paid the guy for 50 so he should be happy. I sent an inquiry to the Cherokee County track this morning so things are now officially in motion...:cool:

Then maybe more than 12 should show up so we don't have to pay for 50 trucks again :throw:

[L8 APEX]

I don't think they did good track prep last year. Maybe it is out of season for the track and they don't want to maintain the prep? We'll have to give Ohmsby a personal escort across his favorite intersection:tex

[03LightningRocks]

I was just trying to make it easy on you. If you want to drag this a$$ kicking out another 1/8 mile. It's all good.:gatling:


:bs

[T Hogg]

:bs

:Bullshit Is that the best you can come up with? Pm me if needed.:D

[03LightningRocks]

:Bullshit Is that the best you can come up with? Pm me if needed.:D


For now it is. I am trying to decide if I want to get mid evil on your ass :gatling:.

[L8 APEX]

You'll need more than motor to trap a Hogg.
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Dave has a new toy for sale.
http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=168041
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[T Hogg]

For now it is. I am trying to decide if I want to get mid evil on your ass :gatling:.

I don't forget much...

"I'm coming after ya Mister Hogg. I have a transmission issue to work out, but 10.5x's ain't gonna save youhttp://www.talonclub.com/forum/images/smilies/devil.gif."

[wesman]

I don't think they did good track prep last year. Maybe it is out of season for the track and they don't want to maintain the prep? We'll have to give Ohmsby a personal escort across his favorite intersection:tex


Track prep wasn't good at all. It likely had something to do with the cold streak and frozen ground that was going on for that week and a half/two weeks. If I recall correctly it was frozen a day or so before we made the trip up ??

Maybe just letting them know we expect some great track prep etc will get them to help us out a bit ? Who knows.

--ws

[L8 APEX]

That's right! we threw your truck together to make TFC and then it snowed and iced so we got two more weeks that would have let us do it totally different if we knew that ahead of time. But who can predict the weather:tex

[Blue Oval Forever]

Dennis,

Depending on when this will be. I will work on some of the South Louisiana Lightning owners to see about making the trip to the race.

Also have you thought about this track.http://www.redriverraceway.net/ Not sure how far it is from some of the TALON member's.

I may be able to help with getting that track not 100% sure but can make a call.

Not just asking because it is in Louisiana it is still a bit of a drive for me.

Bobby

[TXLIGHTNING]

We paid the guy for 50 so he should be happy. I sent an inquiry to the Cherokee County track this morning so things are now officially in motion...:cool: Any word yet?

[FRDRCING]

im down for a trip to rusk if we can get that track. I am looking for a re-match with ronnie:evil.

[Mark #2]

TTT, for discussion.

[Sandman]

Not to be a party pooper, but my dad lives in the area and said most people don't race at Rusk anymore. The track prep isn't good. Most everybody goes to the track in Dibol.

[Sixpipes]

I'm thinking the TFC may take place in March/April of 2008. The only available track with any kind of a reputation seems to be the Noble, OK facility and December is just not that kind with regards to weather. A lot going on right now and I don't think we should have an event just to be having one. My $.02...:cool:

[L8 APEX]

I agree, spring works better for most of us.

[TXLIGHTNING]

I agree, spring works better for most of us. :tu:

[PUMP]

With the weather that just arrived, I am already ready for spring. My 2c says March.

[03LightningRocks]

There probably isn't time to schedule and set it up for the fall at this point anyway. Guess we procrastinated a bit too much this time.

[dboat]

I'm thinking the TFC may take place in March/April of 2008. The only available track with any kind of a reputation seems to be the Noble, OK facility and December is just not that kind with regards to weather. A lot going on right now and I don't think we should have an event just to be having one. My $.02...:cool:

+1

[smbony9]

Not if you keep going:D
its going to be a 1/4 track and IHRA track

[BC Lightning]

I just spoke with Stan over at Dantes Modular Performance about some things I'm ordering from them :evil, and he asked if we as well as the other Texas L owners would like to do a Texas L Fest and DMP might sponsor or help with costs. Just thought I'd throw it out there so maybe we could have it at Ennis

[danielvalles1]

Texas L ' Fest sounds cool.

[BC Lightning]

Texas L ' Fest sounds cool.

Well I just got an e-mail from Stan over at DMP:

Will do.

Also what other tracks did you mention in Texas other than HRP, Ennis and ?? Also which do you think is the nicest, has the most ammenities, and can accomodate the largest amount of attendees. I spoke with Travis, (owner of SvtP), and he wants me to start getting things going on a "SvtP L meet of America" or something like that. Some of the other Texas guys are saying HRP. I want to get several opinions then after I get quotes, I will pry leave it on a poll in the L section for the board members to decide... Stan

In a message dated 12/4/2007 7:39:23 AM Pacific Standard Time, DBUBaseball38 writes:

Stan,

Also throw in the price for your rollcage and add it to the total cost minus the deposit for the motor, but i'll be needing the fiberglass leafs and cage before the aluminum longblock and whipple get here.

--Michael

[BC Lightning]

Another one:


This is what I need to know. Either if you could give me SIXPIPES contact info, or maybe you could relay everything to him, but I would like for him to speak with Ennis then and find out, for starters I need to know:

How many entires/vehicles they can accomodate for racing?
A seperate section for a show (for the non racers)?
What other ammenities they have to offer (parking for spectators, seating for spectators, snack and drink booths, race fuel and N2o options, compressed air, nitrogen, tools, bays, lifts)?
An approximate date this event could be held with great weather (thinking possibly September or October)? Track prep conditions?
Approximate DA for the specified timeline and or usual weather conditions and elevation?
Staffing for track prep/snack booths,tech officials?
Ambulance and EMT's on scene and or Fire Dept.?
Tech certification possibilities?
Licensing availablities?
Is there a limit on trap speeds or ET, types of vehicles, weight of vehicles, tire limitations, etc.?
Would regular NHRA regular tech rules be the case?
A close approximate price to rent the track for a full weekend, Sat and Sunday,
Is the price quote dependant on entries?
Could we race both days and is there a cost difference?
Is there a limit or necessity on classes to race in?
What would be the allowed racign times, (ie: 8:00am to 5:00pm)
Insurance coverage?
Racing waivers supplied?
Entry tickets supplied?

And that should get us started. Please refer my contact info to SIXPIPES as well in case he needs to contact me or has any other questions. Thanks Mike and talk to you soon... Stan




Stan Duncan
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[99WhiteBeast]

When I was driving back form the redneck games I noticed a new track going up off 175 between Dallas and Athens. It was almost complete.

I passed this track this past weekend. Its just east of Crandall (speed trap) on the way to Kaufman. Looks like its a 1/4 mile IHRA track. All the outbuildings are up and the parking lot and 1/4 was clearly visible. It looked to be all gravel from the highway- doesn't looked paved yet.

[Mark #2]

I'm thinking the TFC may take place in March/April of 2008. The only available track with any kind of a reputation seems to be the Noble, OK facility and December is just not that kind with regards to weather. A lot going on right now and I don't think we should have an event just to be having one. My $.02...:cool:

TTT

[Sixpipes]

Bout to get started on this so stand by... :cool:

[Silver_2000]

Bout to get started on this so stand by... :cool:

Glad to see Sixpipes is still kicking - i get occasional status reports from George but other than that hes been pretty stealth

[dboat]

Glad to see Sixpipes is still kicking - i get occasional status reports from George but other than that hes been pretty stealth

me too.. if the timing is right, we might make the trip.