TALON Fall Classic......The Official Thread

[Sixpipes]

TALON Fall Classic at Hallsville Raceway will be held on Saturday, December 6. Times will be posted after I confirm the race schedule with the track. Test & tune will be available for $15, race fee will be an additional $15.

There will be no buy-back fee after the first round, but all racers will be guaranteed two competitive rounds. First round eliminations will include all participants. First round winners will be grouped together in a winners bracket and eliminations will proceed until there is a winners bracket champion. Losers will be grouped together in a consolation bracket and eliminations will proceed until there is a consolation bracket champ. There will be one last race between the winners bracket and consolation bracket champ for the Top Truck trophy.

Trophies will be available for 1st/2nd in winners and consolation brackets. Top Truck trophy to overall event winner. Trophies also for Best Reaction Time (RT), Lowest Elapsed Time (ET), and closest to dial-in. Runs must be made during the race program to qualify for trophies.

Also, it was suggested that if you have some spare parts or extra items that you might want to sell/swap that you bring them to the event and we can set up a swap area in the pits. I would be interested in comments, but I think it is a good idea. :cool:

[03LightningRocks]

TALON Fall Classic at Hallsville Raceway will be held on Saturday, December 6. Times will be posted after I confirm the race schedule with the track. Test & tune will be available for $15, race fee will be an additional $15.

There will be no buy-back fee after the first round, but all racers will be guaranteed two competitive rounds. First round eliminations will include all participants. First round winners will be grouped together in a winners bracket and eliminations will proceed until there is a winners bracket champion. Losers will be grouped together in a consolation bracket and eliminations will proceed until there is a consolation bracket champ. There will be one last race between the winners bracket and losers bracket champ for the Top Truck trophy.

Trophies will be available for 1st/2nd in winners and consolation brackets. Top Truck trophy to overall event winner. Trophies also for Best Reaction Time (RT), Lowest Elapsed Time (ET), and closest to dial-in. Runs must be made during the race program to qualify for trophies.

Also, it was suggested that if you have some spare parts or extra items that you might want to sell/swap that you bring them to the event and we can set up a swap area in the pits. I would be interested in comments, but I think it is a good idea. :cool:

Sounds like a great time Dennis. I especially like the part about runs having to be made during the race program to qualify for trophies.

Excellent plan.:tu: :tu: :tu:


Rocks:nana2

[Sixpipes]

Just received an email from Shelley at the Hallsville track. Winter hours will be in effect on December 6. That means the gates will open at 11 AM. The race program will be run on Saturday afternoon with the track closing at dark. That should allow most folks to attend and get back home at a decent hour. Thanks for the help Justin. :tu:

[Frank02L]

Just received an email from Shelley at the Hallsville track. Winter hours will be in effect on December 6. That means the gates will open at 11 AM. The race program will be run on Saturday afternoon with the track closing at dark. That should allow most folks to attend and get back home at a decent hour. Thanks for the help Justin. :tu:

Thanks for the schedule update! I have been looking at what they call a website but havent seen Dec schedule yet. Maybe I'll have a towpig by then and wont have to worry about the rods staying in the block for getting me home.

Edit: can some of us guys that are a little ways off get some directions to the track? I've never been before, as we only made it halfway last year before rods puked.

[Sixpipes]

Thanks for the schedule update! I have been looking at what they call a website but havent seen Dec schedule yet. Maybe I'll have a towpig by then and wont have to worry about the rods staying in the block for getting me home.

Edit: can some of us guys that are a little ways off get some directions to the track? I've never been before, as we only made it halfway last year before rods puked.The attached maps should help. :cool:

[Frank02L]

The attached maps should help. :cool:

Dennis: I dont think getting to Hallsville is a problem, just getting to the track. :D Is it the same track as it was in the 60s/70s? My dad can maybe give me directions to the track... :rll: He went to college in Longview.

[Sixpipes]

Take 450 North out of town. You can't miss it. :cool:

[TP Derrick D]

I see its been worked out, sorry guys I have to work on Sats :mad: I was really looking forward to being at the Dec Hallsville meet to see Dennis :beer: ,JD :beer: and Doug :$. And of course all the fellow L owners. I don't think I'll be able to get a day of vacation time in Dec. with that being a heavy mail volume month but I'll give it a try.Man they need to get those numbers in Austin right. Every Wed / Sat they get the numbers wrong :d

[Sixpipes]

Derrick

Sorry you can't make it. It's gonna be fun.

I have received confirmation from Hallsville that winter hours will be in effect starting December so gates will be opening at 11 AM. I have ordered awards from Scott and they will be as follows.

Trophies
Top Truck Trophy - goes to overall event winner (bracket winners final).
Winners Bracket Champ
Winners Bracket Runner-up
Consolation Bracket Champ
Consolation Bracket Runner-up

Awards
Lowest ET
Best Reaction Time
Closest to Dial-in

Awards must be verified with race director (that's me) and must occur during competition rounds. It's gonna be a fun day to shoot the bull and possibly set a new personal record or two. The race director respectfully requests that you leave your attitude at home. :cool:

Questions? :confused:

[PoorSvtman]

Hmm i have a few days of vaction left so i might be able to come. Gonna have to play it by day tho. Work gets extremly slow this time of the year :hammer:

[L1nt2B]

Got to check the track ou tonight, not bad, got my best ET so far 12.50 all motor. Cant wait till next week.

[03LightningRocks]

Got to check the track ou tonight, not bad, got my best ET so far 12.50 all motor. Cant wait till next week.

You didn't mention your "other Best"...LOL.:evil

By the way...I got me a brand new trap speed best....114 MPH...with a 12.5...Got darn, you guys that are running on F1's have to show me how to do that trick one day.

I learned another lesson tonight also....Slicks don't work
worth
a
sh!t.............................................. .......................... without the lug nuts.:hammer:

[Frank02L]

You didn't mention your "other Best"...LOL.:evil

By the way...I got me a brand new trap speed best....114 MPH...with a 12.5...Got darn, you guys that are running on F1's have to show me how to do that trick one day.

I learned another lesson tonight also....Slicks don't work
worth
a
sh!t.............................................. .......................... without the lug nuts.:hammer:

I've done that before! I went 7.85 the other night in the 1/8th on my F1s...

Great MPH though :bows Man I'm excited to get down there next saturday!

[L1nt2B]

You didn't mention your "other Best"...LOL.:evil

By the way...I got me a brand new trap speed best....114 MPH...with a 12.5...Got darn, you guys that are running on F1's have to show me how to do that trick one day.

I learned another lesson tonight also....Slicks don't work
worth
a
sh!t.............................................. .......................... without the lug nuts.:hammer:

I just did and it has aready started!

[Frank02L]

Does Hallsville have scales? Are the accurate?

[03LightningRocks]

Does Hallsville have scales? Are the accurate?I don't know if they have scales. I am thinking ...No. They have lots of country fat girls with no teeth. They probably feel like weight is not an issue. Just so the b!tch knows how to judge when to give ya another beer...and knows not to knock over the, tabaccy spit cup.

It is a pretty back woods track...they have no idea what VHT is and they use old farm tires to drag the track. Hank Williams playing on the loud speaker gets them all worked up, out there. NHRA is appalled by their very existance. IHRA only tollerates them because they haven't enough inspectors to actually go out to the track. They ask your blood type on the tech sheet, but it is one of those questions that only makes sense the once or twice a year that an EMT is actually at the track. If it has been raining a day or two before the event, bring some chains to help drag people out of the mud in the pit areas. There will be at least 50 guys there named Bubba and twice that many named Jim Bob......get the picture yet...LOL.:d



So to answer your question..:rll: ...probably not.

See ya there Frank. Just hope the time clock actually works on your 11 second run and then check the slip to make sure you get the copy you can actually read, because the ding bat country hick that hands it to you really doesn't believe we should care about crap like that.



It'll be fun........:beer:



Rocks:evil

[Silver_2000]

they do have scales.

the old slide bar kind....

[03LightningRocks]

they do have scales.

the old slide bar kind....

Well, There ya go Frank. They must have hidden them between the outdoor toilet and the Deer Cleaning tree.


Rocks;)

[Sixpipes]

Just hope the time clock actually works on your 11 second run and then check the slip to make sure you get the copy you can actually read, because the ding bat country hick that hands it to you really doesn't believe we should care about crap like that.
Huh....................Guess it's too late to sign you to a sales & promotion contract for the event? Maybe next year. But where else can you have that much fun for $30? :tongue:

[Frank02L]

I don't know if they have scales. I am thinking ...No. They have lots of country fat girls with no teeth. They probably feel like weight is not an issue. Just so the b!tch knows how to judge when to give ya another beer...and knows not to knock over the, tabaccy spit cup.

It is a pretty back woods track...they have no idea what VHT is and they use old farm tires to drag the track. Hank Williams playing on the loud speaker gets them all worked up, out there. NHRA is appalled by their very existance. IHRA only tollerates them because they haven't enough inspectors to actually go out to the track. They ask your blood type on the tech sheet, but it is one of those questions that only makes sense the once or twice a year that an EMT is actually at the track. If it has been raining a day or two before the event, bring some chains to help drag people out of the mud in the pit areas. There will be at least 50 guys there named Bubba and twice that many named Jim Bob......get the picture yet...LOL.:d



So to answer your question..:rll: ...probably not.

See ya there Frank. Just hope the time clock actually works on your 11 second run and then check the slip to make sure you get the copy you can actually read, because the ding bat country hick that hands it to you really doesn't believe we should care about crap like that.



It'll be fun........:beer:



Rocks:evil

Wow, that looks like a fun place indeed. I've never been asked my blood type, I hope you were kidding.

Hopefully the air is nice and we'll both get some fairly deep 11s timeslips :D

trying to pick up more boost just in case :)

[03LightningRocks]

Huh....................Guess it's too late to sign you to a sales & promotion contract for the event? Maybe next year. But where else can you have that much fun for $30? :tongue:

LOL....actually Dennis, for the Arkansas group, that is a great sells pitch.:throw:


J/K Frank....I'm allowed one hillbilly joke since I'm from Ky.



Rocks:beer:

[Frank02L]

LOL....actually Dennis, for the Arkansas group, that is a great sells pitch.:throw:


J/K Frank....I'm allowed one hillbilly joke since I'm from Ky.



Rocks:beer:


Actually my first reply to that had some connotations about being a little worse than my 'local' track... :D I'm allowed a joke too because I'm not from here either, nevermind that I've been here almost 20 years... And I'm not 25 yet... lol

Dont worry about joking around with me because I can take it and dish it out as well :D

[StormShadow]

I think I'm gonna make this one. Hopefully my pops will come with me.

[99WhiteBeast]

Undecided at this point if I'm going or not. Depends upon how much stuff I can get done before Saturday morning.

[Alpine]

Undecided at this point if I'm going or not. Depends upon how much stuff I can get done before Saturday morning.


Bring It, Steve!

[Frank02L]

I am packing more Lightnings by the day! Looks like we have 4 now. Black Gen 1, Black gen 2, sonic blue, and a silver one. Lookout for the arkies! :D :beer:

[03LightningRocks]

.........
Lookout for the arkies! :D :beer:



Look out for the arkies????????? Bring it, we got a little something special for you http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/226593.gif.



Rocks:rll:

[Frank02L]

Look out for the arkies????????? Bring it, we got a little something special for you http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/226593.gif.



Rocks:rll:


Go ahead and let that go... This will be me when you release that toxic sh!t...
:throw:

:rll:

Actually, hopefully one of these guys will be bringing a trailer so I can have a ride home. 11s or bust.

edit and OT: Rocks, do you have a fullsize pic like your Avatar? I'm getting welds for my terd.

[03LightningRocks]

Go ahead and let that go... This will be me when you release that toxic sh!t...
:throw:

:rll:

Actually, hopefully one of these guys will be bringing a trailer so I can have a ride home. 11s or bust.

edit and OT: Rocks, do you have a fullsize pic like your Avatar? I'm getting welds for my terd.

I certainly do. Look in my gallery here http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/showmembers.php?cat=500&password= (http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/showmembers.php?cat=500&password)=



Rocks

[Sixpipes]

Check it out...................

http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/USTX0793_f.html

[02BOLT]

Check it out...................

http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/USTX0793_f.html
Looks like it's gonna be one of two kinds of days.....either serious HP:nana2 or seriously shattered motors:eek2:. Should be interesting!:burnout:

[03LightningRocks]

Looks like it's gonna be one of two kinds of days.....either serious HP:nana2 or seriously shattered motors:eek2:. Should be interesting!:burnout:

By the time we race, the temps should be well up from that low. I bet we are looking at 45-50 at race time. That works for me. I was worried about temps in the thirties.:d


Rocks:tu:

[J.D. Blackwell]

Hey guys, hadn't been on here in a few weeks. Just checking to see who is coming. This will be my last race ever with my Lightning, although I will soon have a red '01 but won't race it. Just going to sell it.

There will also be a buddy of mine, Justin w/ a True Blue there. Madness (Shane) and Mark Esparza from HALO are coming up Friday night and will race also.

Will see you guys there..
Justin

[03LightningRocks]

So your really going to give up the L. Tsk, tsk.....you'll be sorryyyyyyy:nono:.

Glad to see your going to be around for the event. I was wondering if you had dropped off the face of the earth.

See you Saturday Justin.

Rocks:beer:



Hey guys, hadn't been on here in a few weeks. Just checking to see who is coming. This will be my last race ever with my Lightning, although I will soon have a red '01 but won't race it. Just going to sell it.

There will also be a buddy of mine, Justin w/ a True Blue there. Madness (Shane) and Mark Esparza from HALO are coming up Friday night and will race also.

Will see you guys there..
Justin

[Frank02L]

How strict is Tech inspection there?

I'm sorta worried about my battery holddown situation. The optima in the stock battery tray isnt very tight. Since I'm about to mount it in the bed when I tear the motor down, I wasnt real worried about it, so I put a couple blocks of wood in to make it tight. Around here, there is NO tech, but just thought I should check on that.

[Sixpipes]

How strict is Tech inspection there?

I'm sorta worried about my battery holddown situation. The optima in the stock battery tray isnt very tight. Since I'm about to mount it in the bed when I tear the motor down, I wasnt real worried about it, so I put a couple blocks of wood in to make it tight. Around here, there is NO tech, but just thought I should check on that.Just bring your duct tape and you'll be fine. :nana2

[Frank02L]

Just bring your duct tape and you'll be fine. :nana2

Bailing wire also?

[99WhiteBeast]

How strict is Tech inspection there?

I'm sorta worried about my battery holddown situation. The optima in the stock battery tray isnt very tight. Since I'm about to mount it in the bed when I tear the motor down, I wasnt real worried about it, so I put a couple blocks of wood in to make it tight. Around here, there is NO tech, but just thought I should check on that.

If you get it to the staging lanes you're good to go. Bungee it and you'll be fine

[Frank02L]

If you get it to the staging lanes you're good to go. Bungee it and you'll be fine

Thanks guys, I fixed it up good, just in case. Why half-ass something? Oh yeah, because I live in Arkansas and I want to blend in! :)

[J.D. Blackwell]

As long as you have duct tape, JB Weld, wire, pliers, and a knife in the glove box, you can fix anything.

[L1nt2B]

I don't know about the rest of you guy's but I'm real excited about Saturday. Cant wait!

[03LightningRocks]

I don't know about the rest of you guy's but I'm real excited about Saturday. Cant wait!

It should be a blast:banana: .

I am ready...I may be there with a damned cold....but I am ready.:hammer:


Rocks:beer:

[Sixpipes]

Scott did a great job on the trophies. :cool:

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/8Mvc-541s-med.jpg

[03LightningRocks]

Scott did a great job on the trophies. :cool:

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/8Mvc-541s-med.jpg

:banana: :tu: :nana2

[Sixpipes]

Just to confirm costs for tomorrow.............

$10 for spectators.
$15 test and tune only
$15 TALON Fall Classic entry fee (this is in addition to the track test and tune fee).

There will be a sign-in sheet available at the trophy table.

Excess revenue generated after the trophy fees have been covered will be donated to TALON to help support the web site and other administrative costs associated with our club. :cool:

[Frank02L]

I don't know about the rest of you guy's but I'm real excited about Saturday. Cant wait!


I am excited for sure!!! Not about getting up at 4:00am to make it down there, but about racing!!! Hopefully all 8 of those fragile bastards will stay in my motor and I'll be able to drive it home!!!! :eek2:

[Crawford]

Well I have some bad news. I am not going to go to Hallsville on Saturday. A friend called me last night and needed a loan so I am too put out to make it this time. Also I have some kind of stomache virus that has been kickin my butt for the past two days, I need to take it easy this weekend as it has gotten worse today. Maybe this is God's way of keeping me from blowing my truck up this weekend in the quest for a new personal best.

I look forward to hearing all about it soon.
I will keep my fingers crossed that everyone will have a safe trip and that hopefully no one will break down.

[02BOLT]

Well I have some bad news. I am not going to go to Hallsville on Saturday. A friend called me last night and needed a loan so I am too put out to make it this time. Also I have some kind of stomache virus that has been kickin my butt for the past two days, I need to take it easy this weekend as it has gotten worse today. Maybe this is God's way of keeping me from blowing my truck up this weekend in the quest for a new personal best.

I look forward to hearing all about it soon.
I will keep my fingers crossed that everyone will have a safe trip and that hopefully no one will break down.

Sorry to hear that Sam.:( Hang in there bro! Hope you get to feeling better.:tu:

Later,
Rob:burnout:

[blueoval01]

Crawford, I ate 3 big ol' jalepinos last night, and whatever I was coming down with, ain't there today. And no racing strips in the underwear either. :tu:
Hope you get over it soon. We need to get together on some meet locations.
I've got a funeral to attend tomorrow, so I won't heading east either.

Safe trip everyone ........

[tliss]

... And no racing strips in the underwear either. :tu:
.....
Any day when there are no racing stripes in the underwear has got to be a good day! :rll:

Crawford, Sorry to hear you're under the weather. I hope you get better soon. Being sick really sucks.

Tom

[Crawford]

I may feel like ass but I am definitely not burning out in my underwear you asses! :vomit:

[L1nt2B]

Sorry to here that Sam but as far as I go, hmm lets see

Nitrous plate installed and tested..............check!
oil changed........................................... check!
5 gal. fuel cell full of 111 octane...............check!
slicks loaded w/ jack & lugs......................check!
helmet............................................ ......check!
gloves............................................ ......check!
devilish need for speed............................check
well thats about it I'm golden, quickest ET here I come!

[03LightningRocks]

Crawford, I ate 3 big ol' jalepinos last night, and whatever I was coming down with, ain't there today. And no racing strips in the underwear either. :tu:
........

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/226593.gif

[03LightningRocks]

Excellent Day For Racinghttp://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/226386.gif

http://www.weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/USTX0567?begHour=10&begDay=340


Rocks

[Frank02L]

Sorry to here that Sam but as far as I go, hmm lets see

Nitrous plate installed and tested..............check!
oil changed........................................... check!
5 gal. fuel cell full of 111 octane...............check!
slicks loaded w/ jack & lugs......................check!
helmet............................................ ......check!
gloves............................................ ......check!
devilish need for speed............................check
well thats about it I'm golden, quickest ET here I come!

Letsee... Nitrous plate, nope dont need one
oil change, nope Bubba changed his oil the night before our trip down last year, and guess what happened about half way... *DUCK*
5 gal fuel jug of 111, well 10 of 101 and 5 of tolulene
slicks... check
helmet.. check
need for personal best... check

:D

[ken cryder]

wished i could have gone but that long drive kills me and my back . maybe next time . hope every body has a safe trip.


ken

[L1nt2B]

WAKE UP! slow pokes....its time to go racing! :nana2

[dboat]

WAKE UP! slow pokes....its time to go racing! :nana2
Miguel just PM'd me and needs someone to bring their grill with them...

ALert Alert!!!

[98Cobra]

Got up this morning and my left rear tire was low, like 12 psi - got a nail! That's twice in 2 weeks! :flaming:

Well, good luck to everyone...wish I was there...:(

[my2002lightning]

There had better be some good .jpgs come back from Hallsville! :nana2

Ronald

[Silver_2000]

update from the track - gprs modem rocks

there are about 15 gen2 s and 1 gen 1

Brooks from LA showed up - Justin B just drove in ... should be a good day to race

[Silver_2000]

Update from the track

Justin ran a 12.40 on street tires - Francis a 12.50 on street tires

I ran a 12.66 at full weight - Mark #2 ran a 12.2 I think ...

No rod problems yet ... Unfortunatly I am running 110 leaded so i may need new o2's soon

[Crawford]

Sweet! Keep the updates rolling. Wish I could be there! :beer:

[my2002lightning]

Doug,
Get plenty of .jpgs! and video if possible.:nana2

Ronald

[Silver_2000]

Mark # 2 just ran an 11.80 .....

Woohooo:d :beer:

[L8 APEX]

You are going to be busy for a while Sam:d There were a lot of new PB's today:beer: .

[Silver_2000]

I KNOW a lot of people took pictures today

Please make it easier to see the pics by posting them in the Gallery in this catregory
http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=6009&password=

All you have to do is select that category when you upload ...

If you dont have upload rights in the gallery that is EASY to fix ...Details here
http://www.talonclub.com/forum/announcement.php?f=2

Ill post my few pics tomorrow

Doug

[Frank02L]

those fajitas would be good about now! :D

Thanks for putting on the event guys!

[Silver_2000]

Ok

So i posted my pictures and a MOV file.....
DId anyone get pics of my runs ?? The burnout ??

If you have issues with posting the pictures in the gallery just send the pics to me in email - Ill do it for you

Doug

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/6009/442PC060586-med.jpg

[dboat]

Ok

So i posted my pictures and a MOV file.....
DId anyone get pics of my runs ?? The burnout ??

If you have issues with posting the pictures in the gallery just send the pics to me in email - Ill do it for you

Doug

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/6009/442PC060586-med.jpglooks like a bunch of thugs to me... especially that old man on the far right in the black shirt.. who's Dad was he?:throw: :rll: :evil

[02BOLT]

looks like a bunch of thugs to me... especially that old man on the far right in the black shirt.. who's Dad was he?:throw: :rll: :evil

LMAO!!:rll: :eek2: :banana:

[03LightningRocks]

looks like a bunch of thugs to me... especially that old man on the far right in the black shirt.. who's Dad was he?:throw: :rll: :evil

I don't know...but he sure is a good looking Mofo. I'd sure be worried about going out of town and leaving my wife with him around......:evil .


Rocks:twitch:

[Sixpipes]

Posted a few pics and videos including Mark's 11.80 run. :cool:

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/6009/8bav2-med.JPG

[Mark #2]

QUOTE=Sixpipes]Posted a few pics and videos including Mark's 11.80 run. :cool:

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/6009/8bav2-med.JPG[/QUOTE]Dennis,
Thanks for organizing this and the movie, it maybe the last one before the rods come out.

Mark

[L1nt2B]

where to find pics and videos? have ya got a link? Sorry about not being around for the trophies and pics I was trying to get my crap squared away before it got dark. Had fun despite the technical problems I was having

[Silver_2000]

where to find pics and videos? have ya got a link? Sorry about not being around for the trophies and pics I was trying to get my crap squared away before it got dark. Had fun despite the technical problems I was having
http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=6009&password=

[dboat]

I don't know...but he sure is a good looking Mofo. I'd sure be worried about going out of town and leaving my wife with him around......:evil .


Rocks:twitch:
I'm not worried, she already has one old fat guy now, he's older and fatter than you... that would be me... :tu:

Dana