The Official TALON Fall Classic thread

[Sixpipes]

OK. To keep everyone from getting real confused about this, I am starting the official sign-in location for TALON FALL CLASSIC III. Information is as follows:

December 4, 2004 (rain date is December 11)
Hallsville, TX
$30 (Race fee includes T&T)
$15 (T&T only)
Bracket Racing (flexible dial-in / set your own dial-in on every run)

Please note:

If there are enough folks, we can have a Championship bracket and a Consolation bracket like we did last year. There were not enough people last year to make this work. Otherwise, we will have just one bracket with first round buy-backs. If there is enough interest in having a heads-up class, we might be able to come up with a few bucks for the winner.

Plaques for (brackets only):
Lowest ET
Best Reaction time
Closest to Dial-in

Trophies for (brackets only):
1st Place
2nd Place
Semifinalist (2)

As always, I am open for suggestions on how to make this event more fun so please don't be shy about chiming in.


Sign Up:

Sixpipes
StormShadow
Nuhklz
L1nt2b
00Bolt
Buttfungus
MadNess
tliss
Alpine
bigdale83
Sandman
99WhiteBeast
Crawford
BC Lightning
03LightningRocks
SpeedyBolt
True Blue Aggie
bobbywade69
sonicbluetommy
J.D. Blackwell

[StormShadow]

I'm in. What time do the gates open?

[Nuhklz]

I'm in. http://www.talonclub.com/forum/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

I won't be racing because I have a red truck

[L1nt2B]

Im in :nana2

[00Bolt]

count me in too

[L-Fever]

I'm in. http://www.talonclub.com/forum/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

I won't be racing because I have a red truck

:rll: :rll:

I'm in as well!

[MadNess]

Count me in as well :)

[tliss]

Count me in...:nana2


Tom

[Alpine]

I'm there!:nana2

[bigdale83]

i'll be there but the rain delay might cause problems with the car show if it does rain.

[Sandman]

I'm in.

[L1nt2B]

i'll be there but the rain delay might cause problems with the car show if it does rain.
what show? :confused:

[99WhiteBeast]

what show? :confused:
Tim,
He's referring to the MHS Cheerleading Car show on the 11th- if it was to rain on the 4th. There is a post in upcoming events.

Let's keep this on topic Jeremy-we don't need any confusion:hammer:


Oh and by the way I'm in:tu:

[Crawford]

I gonna try to make it to run the ricer just for kicks. http://www.talonclub.com/forum/images/smilies/eek.gif

[BC Lightning]

im in :tu:

[03LightningRocks]

:nana2 :tu:

[SpeedyBolt]

I will be there!!! Are we going to get a convoy going? If so where are we going to meet? :nana2

[True Blue Aggie]

you had better count me in for this! Plus this is where I plan on running my first 12 second pass.....

[bobbywade69]

I'm in!!!!

[sonicbluetommy]

I'm in!

[J.D. Blackwell]

You know I will be there.


Justin

P.S. It will be the first time for me to run the L down the track.

[Sixpipes]

Sweet. :tu:

[BigBobsL]

Count me in.

[02BOLT]

I'll be there, with or without the BOLT.:rolleyes:

[wesman]

I'll be there in the L providing it's finished. I'll go regardless and get a few runs in with the Z .

BTW- I'd like to see a heads up class

--wes

[SpeedyBolt]

Man I can't wait! I have never got the chance to race my truck in the 1/4 yet. Got some new parts on the way to try and push the mid-12's!

[SUX2BU]

I'll be there............staying with MadNess and his crew.

crew = family :D


Mark

[FRDRCING]

What time are we needing to be in Hallsville? Are we gonna convoy down or just meet up down there. I would like to go but don't get of work till late everynight.

[94lightning]

ill try to be there if i get my engine in ...my long block comes in today !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Blue Oval Forever]

Can some L's come over from New Orleans Louisiana to play what time does the track open looks like i will have a 5 to 6 hours drive to get there

Bobby

[99WhiteBeast]

What time are we needing to be in Hallsville? Are we gonna convoy down or just meet up down there. I would like to go but don't get of work till late everynight.
Check her for details on the convoy
http://www.talonclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6909

[99WhiteBeast]

Can some L's come over from New Orleans Louisiana to play what time does the track open looks like i will have a 5 to 6 hours drive to get there

Bobby
A few of us went last week to spectate. It was open about 10:30-11. Racing will probably not get under way till noon or 1pm.

Dennis-can you confirm times for those traveling?

[BC Lightning]

Well i picked up the slicks from Ron today, now all I need is the Metco Lower Trak Links and I'm set for Hallsville.

Uncle Rocks and I might have our own convoy to Hallsville since 7-8ish is too early :eek: . I figure if we go about 100-130mph we should arrive about the same time as everyone else :evil

[J.D. Blackwell]

Gates will open around 11 a.m. and T&T should get started around 12 Noon. Probably the brackets will start around 2-2:30.

[00Bolt]

iv never had this problem at kennedale, so thought I would ask before its too late....

what are requirements? do I need helmet, driveshaft loop? anything else? i dont have any of those....

[tliss]

iv never had this problem at kennedale, so thought I would ask before its too late....

what are requirements? do I need helmet, driveshaft loop? anything else? i dont have any of those....It's just common sense to use safety equipment. If you're running slicks, it would be a very good idea to have a drive shaft loop (a catapulting truck after a front drive shaft break would make great video, but not when it's your truck). A helmet is a no brainer. I'm sure someone will loan you one, or you can pick up a cheap one at a motorcycle shop for $100.

If you're planning on running in the 13s or better, all you really need is a helmet. Hallsville has been pretty lenient (sp?) on the rules from what I remember, but it is just good policy to cover your own ass.

Tom

[00Bolt]

k, thanks....

[Silver_2000]

Some one needs to step up and take pictures at this event

My camera was stolen from my truck

I have a backup camera but no memory cards or batteries

Doug

[Alpine]

Looks like there is about seven guys coming from Arkansas.:tu:

[tliss]

Some one needs to step up and take pictures at this event

My camera was stolen from my truck

I have a backup camera but no memory cards or batteries

Doug
Ronald....where you at? You're the only one that we know won't go down the track, so you need to bring your candy ass to snap pics!:evil

Tom

[Nuhklz]

Ronald....where you at? You're the only one that we know won't go down the track, so you need to bring your candy ass to snap pics!:evil

Tom
I have a red truck also. I'll bring my camera and snap pics.

[my2002lightning]

I think we can make 12/4 and take a ton of pics.

Ronald



Ronald....where you at? You're the only one that we know won't go down the track, so you need to bring your candy ass to snap pics!:evil

Tom

[Tobbun]

I will be there with Bluto.

I can bring my camera as well. Sorry to hear about the theft. What kind of camera is your backup?

BTW 1 Gig SD cards are under $100 now a days...

[03LightningRocks]

Some one needs to step up and take pictures at this event

My camera was stolen from my truck

I have a backup camera but no memory cards or batteries

Doug
Doug,

You can use my camera.........:D . I take sh!t pics...... so it is best that I hand the camera to you at the event. What brand camera is your backup?


Rocks

[True Blue Aggie]

There BIG MONEY NO-E RACE was postponed to Dec.4th. Also postponed to Dec. 4th was the SMP Car Show.

Does this mean that our race is going to have company? What was it like last year? Were we the only ones there?

[MadNess]

Some one needs to step up and take pictures at this event

My camera was stolen from my truck

I have a backup camera but no memory cards or batteries

Doug


I have a dimage 7hi 5meg camera with a 256meg card, and a few extra lenses.. I could bring it, and you could use it if you wanted :) Just might want to bring a laptop so you can download from the flashcard when it fills up. Let me know,

MadNess

[03LightningRocks]

There BIG MONEY NO-E RACE was postponed to Dec.4th. Also postponed to Dec. 4th was the SMP Car Show.

Does this mean that our race is going to have company? What was it like last year? Were we the only ones there?
Last year we had a relatively low turnout. You could make all the passes you wanted.

With two events now being moved to the same as ours, it may be a little more crowded. Who ever gets there first, may want to reserve us a good size area.


Rocks

[Silver_2000]

I will be there with Bluto.

I can bring my camera as well. Sorry to hear about the theft. What kind of camera is your backup?

BTW 1 Gig SD cards are under $100 now a days...I had 2 identical cameras

They both used double A rchargables and Smart Media cards - It would cost me 300 in batteries and cards to get back to what I had ... Im not going to put more money in that old camera

Just like Im not going to put any money in my old truck

Doug

[SpeedyBolt]

I hope the weather is good Dec. 4th! The way its been going its going to be mighty wet! :(

[SonicBlueSVT]

Sign me up!

[True Blue Aggie]

Chris,

What did you shoot those pics with? You truck juts pops out in those photos....very nice:tu: . If you have not checked out his webiste, you should.
www.sonicbluesvt.com

[SonicBlueSVT]

Thanks True Blue :beer:

I shot those pics with a Cannon CoolPix 5700. With most of the pics I go into Photoshop and do an auto adjust on the levels and sharpen the pic just a tad more.

[SpeedyBolt]

If this rain dosn't stop were going to be drag racing our boats not our L's!!! It's been hell down here today!

[mhays26]

Hey guys, I just wanted to chime in cause I havent seen anyone else from Arkansas on here. We have right now 8 possibly 9 coming. If everyone knew that then disregard, if not now you know. Hoping for no rain and cool temps.

Later
Matt

[Sixpipes]

That's cool as long as Frank gets lost somewhere along the way. :evil

[mhays26]

I got my first taste of racing Frank the other night. Wasnt pretty, although I did beat him on the tree both times. Gotta brag about something like that. :)

[Mark #2]

OK. To keep everyone from getting real confused about this, I am starting the official sign-in location for TALON FALL CLASSIC III. Information is as follows:

December 4, 2004 (rain date is December 11)
Hallsville, TX
$30 (Race fee includes T&T)
$15 (T&T only)
Bracket Racing (flexible dial-in / set your own dial-in on every run)

Please note:

If there are enough folks, we can have a Championship bracket and a Consolation bracket like we did last year. There were not enough people last year to make this work. Otherwise, we will have just one bracket with first round buy-backs. If there is enough interest in having a heads-up class, we might be able to come up with a few bucks for the winner.

Plaques for (brackets only):
Lowest ET
Best Reaction time
Closest to Dial-in

Trophies for (brackets only):
1st Place
2nd Place
Semifinalist (2)

As always, I am open for suggestions on how to make this event more fun so please don't be shy about chiming in.


Sign Up:

Sixpipes
StormShadow
Nuhklz
L1nt2b
00Bolt
Buttfungus
MadNess
tliss
Alpine
bigdale83
Sandman
99WhiteBeast
Crawford
BC Lightning
03LightningRocks
SpeedyBolt
True Blue Aggie
bobbywade69
sonicbluetommy
J.D. Blackwell
I'll be able to make it.:)

[PoorSvtman]

Ill be there...... only gonna do test and tune i guess. not much of a bracket racer but ill have drinks :beer:

[Blue Oval Forever]

Ok looks like i will be the only one coming from New Orleans area my two friends have some things to do with the wife and Family

Well i will be leaving Friday night between 7:00 and 8:00 pm to head that way i will go stay at a friends so i guess i will see everyone at the track also what is the Weather Forcast looking like for Saturday

[MadNess]

what time does the track open Sat?

[G'Lightning]

Dont have to work!! :d ..Ill make it.

[WA 2 FST]

Ill be there...... only gonna do test and tune i guess. not much of a bracket racer but ill have drinks :beer:
Yep. Count me out of the bracket racing, but I'd like to get some baseline #s before possibly slapping the "big blower" on it. ;)

[my2002lightning]

Here's the latest from weather.com: http://www.weather.com/activities/other/other/weather/weekend.html?locid=USTX0567

I'm looking forward to this as I haven't seen that part of the country. I've never been to East Texas - alot of pine I hear.

Ronald

[mhays26]

ARLOC is minus 1 now, we had a guy blow up this morning while making some test files for RWTD.

[Sixpipes]

Isn't someone in Arkansas always blowing up? :cool:

[mhays26]

Isn't someone in Arkansas always blowing up? :cool:

Yeah I believe Bubba smoked one going down there a couple years ago. So yeah, someone always blows up. At least maybe its over this year. MAYBE

[Frank02L]

Hey guys, how much 'threat' of rain will cause this thing to be postponed. Its really going to suck for me to drive all the way down and it rains because I have to go to my company Christmas party in Tunica (south of Memphis) Friday night, then turn around and come to Hallsville sat morning. Sure would suck to drive 500+ miles (one way) and it end up raining. We have about 8 or so guys coming down from central arkansas and just kinda curious about weather. The closer it gets, the higher the rain probabilities get :(

[Mark #2]

I'm looking forward to this as I haven't seen that part of the country. I've never been to East Texas - alot of pine I hear.

Ronald
You really need to get out more, this is only 120 miles away.

[Mark #2]

Hey guys, how much 'threat' of rain will cause this thing to be postponed. Its really going to suck for me to drive all the way down and it rains because I have to go to my company Christmas party in Tunica (south of Memphis) Friday night, then turn around and come to Hallsville sat morning. Sure would suck to drive 500+ miles (one way) and it end up raining. We have about 8 or so guys coming down from central arkansas and just kinda curious about weather. The closer it gets, the higher the rain probabilities get :(
Frank,
Don't get me wrong, I like you, but you beat me last year at Topeka, last year at this event, and more recently this year at Topeka, so stay home please.

Mark

[03LightningRocks]

You really need to get out more, this is only 120 miles away.




Frank,
Don't get me wrong, I like you, but you beat me last year at Topeka, last year at this event, and more recently this year at Topeka, so stay home please.

Mark


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


Damn....your on a roll.........that's some pretty good material.

[WA 2 FST]

Actually the weather report now looks pretty bleak... which sucks b/c I will not be able to go on the 11th (both my kid's b'days are in December and that's the big party day).

[Frank02L]

Well, Weather forecasts are like opinions which are like @$$holes...

weather.com is actually looking better. Less chance of rain now than there was at 9:00am this morning.

Mark, Nothing personal buddy! :D I will probably not bracket race this year. I'm going to see how much abuse a stock block will handle! Gonna put 'er on 'kill' mode!

[Sixpipes]

I will probably not bracket race this year. I'm going to see how much abuse a stock block will handle! Gonna put 'er on 'kill' mode!
Whew, what a relief. :evil

[00Bolt]

changed again!!!



Sat
Dec 04 Mostly Cloudy 56°/48° 20 %

[mhays26]

Gonna put 'er on 'kill' mode!

I thought it was always kill mode. Except for that one time you let me beat you on the tree so you could make it a close race. :)

[Nuhklz]

My truck is in the shop having the right lower arm assy replaced. They are also giving me a new wheel because the inside lip was chewed up. It may not be ready until Saturday afternoon http://www.talonclub.com/forum/images/smilies/frown.gif.

The good news is that it's 100% covered by warranty. Thanks Jeff http://www.talonclub.com/forum/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

[Alpine]

My truck is in the shop having the right lower arm assy replaced. They are also giving me a new wheel because the inside lip was chewed up. It may not be ready until Saturday afternoon http://www.talonclub.com/forum/images/smilies/frown.gif.

The good news is that it's 100% covered by warranty. Thanks Jeff http://www.talonclub.com/forum/images/smilies/thumbsup.gifDont thank me, thank Jacob. He is the one that told me about Vince. Vince is the man at Texan. Tell them you need that baby back No later than Friday evening.:hammer:

[Nuhklz]

Dont thank me, thank Jacob. He is the one that told me about Vince. Vince is the man at Texan. Tell them you need that baby back No later than Friday evening.:hammer: Okay, I take it back.http://www.talonclub.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif I do give you some credit, though, because you passed the name onto me.

Thanks Jacob!

I talked to the tech working on my truck, Andy, and told him Jacob sent me. He asked if that was the black L with the black powder coated wheels. I said yes and he walked directly over to Vince and they squared me away. Vince was already working with me but this was the icing on the cake.

I am hoping to have it by tomorrow evening. If I get it early enough Saturday I'll make the drive out solo.

[J.D. Blackwell]

See you guys tomorrow.

Weather looks good as of right now....around 60* is what I am reading partly cloudy.

Also looks like 30 Lightnings showing including 7 from Arkansas and Blue Oval Forever from Louisianna. Maybe Brooks will make it too again this year.

Justin

[mhays26]

We've had a blown head gasket on our Gen 1 guy now, so Im not sure what the count is. At least some of us will be there. :)

[J.D. Blackwell]

Sorry to hear. Didn't you guys have a Gen 2 blow a motor the other morning too?


Justin

[Frank02L]

The bad thing is, the Gen 1's BLOWER is in my possession, so it had to have blown quite a while back and he's just now noticing. No way it blew AFTER he took the blower off... Well possible just not likely.

[Mark #2]

http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/USTX0567.html


Wow, 81 in Hallsville now!

[J.D. Blackwell]

http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/USTX0567.html


Wow, 81 in Hallsville now!

LOL, that thermometer must be off, its not 81 over here. Its more like 60-62 right now...I'm 40 minutes from Hallsville.

Tomorrow should be a good day tomorrow though.


Justin


P.S. There just might be a hole in the Ozone layer just above Hallsville if that is right..that's going to slow the Gen 2's down with their blowers.:throw:

[mhays26]

Sorry to hear. Didn't you guys have a Gen 2 blow a motor the other morning too?


Justin

Yeah, running a converter locked test tune for a t00ner.

[03LightningRocks]

We've had a blown head gasket on our Gen 1 guy now, so Im not sure what the count is. At least some of us will be there. :)
Would you folks kindly quit tearing up your trucks? At least until after the event...:D

[Blue Oval Forever]

See you guys tomorrow.

Weather looks good as of right now....around 60* is what I am reading partly cloudy.

Also looks like 30 Lightnings showing including 7 from Arkansas and Blue Oval Forever from Louisianna. Maybe Brooks will make it too again this year.

Justin

J D

Man you dont know how much i wanted to make this but i will not be able i am having alot of problems with my Daughter from my Ex Wife and i have to handle this problem before it gets any worse hope everyone has alot of fun and some fast times please post some pics so i can see how things went and what i missed

How often do they have races like this keep me posted i will see about making the next also if any of you are at Fun Ford weekend in Huston or Dallas i am looking to make those also i will be at the Race at No Problem Raceway here in Louisiana as that track is about an Hour and a Half from my house so if any of you can make that i will see you there

I see that yall have posted that you having good weather i hope it hold out for you as we have been having rain sence 3:00 pm this afternoon and it has not let up yet i was even able to get alot do to my truck to get rady to leave tonight i was looking to have to leave at 4:00 am to get there till my ex called oh well as i said early everyone be safe and have fun and lets see so real fast times

Bobby