TALON Fall Classic head count [Archive] - TALON Club - Texas Area Lightning Owners North

Sixpipes

11-20-2005, 12:50 PM

I have already ordered the awards so it really doesn't matter how many folks show up. Just wanted to give members/non members a chance to let us know you are planning on attending. Race details here...

http://www.talonclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9832

Some general information on track rules at TAD;

http://www.templeacademy.com/faq.html

Also, the track opens at 2PM. Test & tune is scheduled to start at 3PM although when I was there a couple of weeks ago, the track was not ready at 3PM. I would suspect that you can get all the runs you can stand between 3PM-5PM. I suspect the races will be over by 10PM making it a fairly late night out. Please let me know if you plan on racing or just hanging out. :cool:

Attendees:

sixpipes (r)
03LightningRocks (r)
Stormshadow (r)
CasinoDuck
True Blue Aggie (r)
Silver_2000 (r)
99Whitebeast (r)
Mark #2 (r)
FRDRCING (r)
Alpine (r)
REXRENEGADE (r)
L8 APEX
tiffo60 (r)
SLVBOLT04 (r)
BigBobsL (r)
G'Lightning (r)
T Hogg (r)
BC Lightning (r)
Aggie Mom
PoorSvtman
Lyfisin (r)
diablolightning
Fuzion (r)

03LightningRocks

11-20-2005, 01:22 PM

Rocks :nana2

StormShadow

11-20-2005, 01:42 PM

:tu:

03LightningRocks

11-20-2005, 02:25 PM

Howard................Hanging Out.......Taking Vids :tu: .

I just saw the question about hanging out. I assume your trying to get a total head count....:cool: .

True Blue Aggie

11-20-2005, 02:35 PM

True Blue Aggie (r) :nana2

Silver_2000

11-20-2005, 02:36 PM

me -
test and Tune and Pictures - Likely race in the brackets - simply to give someone a bye run...:rll:

99WhiteBeast

11-20-2005, 03:15 PM

I'm in for some racing:tu:

Mark #2

11-20-2005, 04:45 PM

me -
test and Tune and Pictures - Likely race in the brackets - simply to give someone a bye run...:rll:
Pick me, pick me,
planning on being there but I'm still trying to kick this virus I got in Taiwan.

True Blue Aggie

11-20-2005, 05:02 PM

oh no....

FRDRCING

11-20-2005, 05:22 PM

I plan to Race, if I can get my tune fixed. If Not I will still be there.

Alpine

11-20-2005, 05:37 PM

I am in for racing.:nana2

REXRENEGADE

11-20-2005, 06:01 PM

I will be there ready to race :D

PoorSvtman

11-20-2005, 06:53 PM

im not sure yet.... all else fails ill try and bum a ride if im not working

L8 APEX

11-20-2005, 08:25 PM

Of course:cool:

Mark #2

11-20-2005, 09:20 PM

oh no....

102+ temperature for 5 days, ... the Taiwan diet.:vomit:

02BOLT

11-20-2005, 09:40 PM

Just depends on when my son decides to show up.:cool:

tiffo60

11-20-2005, 09:53 PM

im in:tu:

gagspa

11-21-2005, 08:37 AM

I doubt that we will make it, but we will try. I have been to Austin the last two weekends and will be in Waco this weekend. I need a weekend at home, but Stacy will probably want to go see her new niece in Round Rock. If she makes me go then we will also hit the Classic.

If we are there Stacy will probably run it down the track.

SLVBOLT04

11-21-2005, 11:11 AM

I'm in!!!!

BigBobsL

11-21-2005, 01:03 PM

Plan to be there with the 99L I bought from Ed. My quick L is presently torn down.

Sixpipes

11-21-2005, 01:24 PM

Plan to be there with the 99L I bought from Ed. My quick L is presently torn down.

Bob, glad you are planning on making it. At least your truck is torn down and not up. :cool:

http://www.haloclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=13356

Silver_2000

11-21-2005, 01:40 PM

Dennis

We should be sure we cover some of the safety stuff in the drivers meeting

NOT turning in front of another driver at the end of the track is a BIG one.

Sixpipes

11-21-2005, 02:21 PM

Dennis

We should be sure we cover some of the safety stuff in the drivers meeting

NOT turning in front of another driver at the end of the track is a BIG one.

We will have our own driver's meeting prior to the race as usual. Safety will be the #1 topic. :tu:

PoorSvtman

11-21-2005, 02:48 PM

We will have our own driver's meeting prior to the race as usual. Safety will be the #1 topic. :tu:

Getting out of a upside down truck is harder than it appears to be.. Ive had to do it twice, not at the track tho. You just have to stay calm, its the only way you will get out fast and safely. When i wrecked my truck and it was on its side i had to climb up and out of the passanger side window and jumped to the ground before any of the passing cars had time to stop. Then sum guy tackled me to the ground and told me ijust had a wreck..

tiffo60

11-21-2005, 02:56 PM

Getting out of a upside down truck is harder than it appears to be.. Ive had to do it twice, not at the track tho. You just have to stay calm, its the only way you will get out fast and safely. When i wrecked my truck and it was on its side i had to climb up and out of the passanger side window and jumped to the ground before any of the passing cars had time to stop. Then sum guy tackled me to the ground and told me ijust had a wreck..

as if you didnt already know:hammer:

03LightningRocks

11-21-2005, 03:58 PM

Dennis

We should be sure we cover some of the safety stuff in the drivers meeting

NOT turning in front of another driver at the end of the track is a BIG one.

Wow..............turning into a lane with a car comming down it is just STUPID!!!! Thank goodness nobody was hurt. I have actually come to a stop before waiting for the guy closest to the turn offs to get the hell off the track.

I suppose it is one of those things we all assume everybody knows......at least until someone pulls a boner like that.

Warning to all.....my truck doesn't stop very fast at the big end. I take damn near the entire run off to get slowed down enough to turn....in the name of all that's Holy...please don't turn in front of me. I will probably ram you.

Rocks:beer:

PoorSvtman

11-21-2005, 04:08 PM

I normaly let the faster car/ or car thats ahead of me to turn first then i decided what to do.. You always have to keep your eyes open.

Thats why i dont like the idea of folding your mirrors in cause you cant see what the guy behind you is doing, which could have been the reason for the accident in the halo club.

tliss

11-21-2005, 04:34 PM

I just think it is safest to let the guy in the lane where the turnoff is exit first, regardless of how fast he is. I've sat at the end of the track just like Rocks has said waiting for that guy. It's just good policy to do that, and that way you don't rammed in the ass.

By the way, I am a definite maybe for the event. Got some family matters to take care of soon, and don't know if I'll be able to free myself up in time to go to the Classic. Talked to Rocks today and he tried guilting me into going, so we'll just see...no guarantees. If I can't make it, I've all ready made arrangements for the group pics that have been paid for to be taken down and distributed, so don't worry.

Tom

03LightningRocks

11-21-2005, 04:45 PM

LOL..........I was just giving you a small dose of guilt. Just wait until I really get going...:banana: .

Hope you can get it worked out...but I will always believe that family commitments come before racing.

Rocks:beer:

Sixpipes

11-21-2005, 04:49 PM

You guys are right on target. The inside guy (nearest the turn lane) has right of way. Very simple to just stay in your lane after the finish. The guy in the far lane usually has a solid white stripe that is suppose to send the message DO NOT CROSS THE SOLID LINE, but things happen. I think a friendly reminder will be in order at the TFC. :cool:

PoorSvtman

11-21-2005, 04:53 PM

I just think it is safest to let the guy in the lane where the turnoff is exit first, regardless of how fast he is. I've sat at the end of the track just like Rocks has said waiting for that guy. It's just good policy to do that, and that way you don't rammed in the ass.

Tom

Never fails everytime im at kennedale i get cut off from the outside lane atleast once and almost Tbone some idiot...

My statement earlier was because normaly the fast guy is always in the lane where the turn out is when i run.

G'Lightning

11-21-2005, 04:56 PM

I'm in for racing:beer:

T Hogg

11-22-2005, 09:41 AM

I'm in and will be hunting for some cat called Rocks.:banana:

Let the good times :burnout:

03LightningRocks

11-22-2005, 09:02 PM

I'm in and will be hunting for some cat called Rocks.:banana:

Let the good times :burnout:

Just be sure your running at least some 10.9x's. .....knana .

T Hogg

11-23-2005, 10:55 PM

Just be sure your running at least some 10.9x's. .....knana .

I should be able to get atleast a 11.1x or maybe even a 11.0 w/ the cold air and all. That plus I'm counting on you sleeping at the light. It should be a tight race.:rolleyes:

03LightningRocks

11-23-2005, 11:24 PM

I should be able to get atleast a 11.1x or maybe even a 11.0 w/ the cold air and all. That plus I'm counting on you sleeping at the light. It should be a tight race.:rolleyes:

Wow...it might just be a tight race. I have been steady at 11.2x's , I figure I can spike up my tune a bit and maybe pull out a high 10.9X . I guess I can just relax now and put her around 11.1x's....:rolleyes: .

T Hogg

11-24-2005, 09:54 PM

Wow...it might just be a tight race. I have been steady at 11.2x's , I figure I can spike up my tune a bit and maybe pull out a high 10.9X . I guess I can just relax now and put her around 11.1x's....:rolleyes: .

Well I guess since your going to de-tune a bit. I wont worry about recharging my K&N. It might just come down to the driver....:rolleyes: .

Mark #2

11-24-2005, 10:26 PM

Does anyone know what kind of race gas will be available at the track?

Sixpipes

11-24-2005, 10:28 PM

Does anyone know what kind of race gas will be available at the track?
I'll find out. :cool:

03LightningRocks

11-24-2005, 10:40 PM

Mark #2

11-24-2005, 10:53 PM

Terry will have fuel.........he just needs to know if he can count on the club members to buy it and not leave him holding the bag on a drum of 104 unleaded.

Lets support the man that's paying the prize money....;)

Rocks:beer:

Only if it is a brand new drum, the last gas I got was bottom of the drum and may have caused my Kansas City issues.
Mark

03LightningRocks

11-24-2005, 11:59 PM

Only if it is a brand new drum, the last gas I got was bottom of the drum and may have caused my Kansas City issues.
Mark

I can assure you it's brand new from Terry......:D . I can also assure you that your chances of getting crap fuel are alot greater at the track than they are from a known source.

But I am wondering why the race fuel you used at Kansas would be more suspect than the gas you pump out of the ground at the service station you stopped at on the way to Kansas?

Mark #2

11-25-2005, 12:09 AM

I can assure you it's brand new from Terry......:D . I can also assure you that your chances of getting crap fuel are alot greater at the track than they are from a known source.

But I am wondering why the race fuel you used at Kansas would be more suspect than the gas you pump out of the ground at the service station you stopped at on the way to Kansas?

I was empty when I arrived at the track in Mo, no issues until I added the gas at the track, but I agree with your comments, Terry please bring me gas for next weekend.
Thanks,
Mark

L8 APEX

11-25-2005, 12:25 AM

How dare you insult my fuels! Sunoco says it keeps for 8-12 months with no probs. I never have a drum longer than 6 months usually 3-4. It is always kept inside and sealed tight. I just opened the 104 three weeks ago and still have not opened the 116 drum. Both are stored inside and sealed tight. Both will be at the track. I have @40gals of 104 left and 54gals of 116. $6.50 and $8 respectively. Ennis was $7 for 104 during Sept FFW.

03LightningRocks

11-25-2005, 12:31 AM

BC Lightning

11-25-2005, 11:06 AM

All loaded up, ready for the TFC :nana2

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/medium/PICT1971.JPG (http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=17324&size=big&cat=500&ppuser=220)

I'm bringing my drum of fuel too, it has never been opened

Sixpipes

11-25-2005, 11:25 AM

Looks like 18 guys confirmed so far for the TFC. Don't forget to check in here if you are going. :nana2

Aggie Mom

11-25-2005, 12:15 PM

Cathy - just hanging out.

L8 APEX

11-25-2005, 10:06 PM

I'm in and will be hunting for some cat called Rocks.:banana:

Let the good times :burnout:
Be careful when grabbing a tiger by the tail:nono: .

PoorSvtman

11-26-2005, 02:49 AM

Im going to try my hardest to be there. Im starting a new job so im unsure if ill be there. If im there ill be there to hang out and help change slicks or something.

Lyfisin

11-26-2005, 12:08 PM

I'll be there.

T Hogg

11-26-2005, 07:29 PM

Be careful when grabbing a tiger by the tail:nono: .

More like a pussy cat.;)

Shiner1

11-26-2005, 08:21 PM

More like a pussy cat.;)

That's some serious trash....

Lyfisin

11-27-2005, 10:04 AM

Not sure what the (r) stands for by my name, but I wasn't planning on racing if that's what it is. I may do test and tune if that means I get to go down the track just for fun.

03LightningRocks

11-27-2005, 11:01 AM

Not sure what the (r) stands for by my name, but I wasn't planning on racing if that's what it is. I may do test and tune if that means I get to go down the track just for fun.

Why not go ahead and race? It is only another 10 bucks or so and it is really just for fun.

Rocks:beer:

diablolightning

11-27-2005, 12:09 PM

I'll prolly come with.

tiffo60

11-28-2005, 12:53 AM

Im going to try my hardest to be there. Im starting a new job so im unsure if ill be there. If im there ill be there to hang out and help change slicks or something.

hey if you need a ride, you can ride with me, i maybe flying solo but either way theres room for you if need be

Lyfisin

11-28-2005, 09:19 AM

Dennis, please put an (r) back next to my name.

03LightningRocks

11-28-2005, 11:25 AM

Dennis, please put an (r) back next to my name.

:nana2 :nana2 :nana2

Sixpipes

11-30-2005, 04:34 PM

I have added Fuzion to the race list even though he drives a Harley. Speak now or forever hold your peace. I know we had a rather heated discussion about non-lightnings on the forum so here is your chance. The weather looks like it will be near record high temperatures on Saturday (80+ degrees).

Also, for the record, the track does have 104 unleaded if Terry runs out. :cool:

03LightningRocks

11-30-2005, 05:02 PM

I feel the Harley trucks have always been second cousins to Lightnings. Saying yes to Harley trucks doesn't mean we have whore out the event to all makes and models.

Rocks:tu:

94lightnin

12-02-2005, 08:23 PM

ill be there in my gen 1 hanging out videoing the whole thing and maybe try my best down the track

tiffo60

12-02-2005, 08:25 PM

i think i may still be going but you can take the r of my name because my trucks acting up and i cant run it, i took by terrys and he recommended somethings to try but nothing worked, and he was too swamped to check it it self so it aint running the quarter tomorrow, but i am going to still try and come down if i can talk myself into, just sucks my truck pulls this crap right before the race