Stangbangerz Track Night / Gamblers Race

[beefcake]

Wanted to see what you guys thought about this, this is an email I got from Tony down at Edgewater

Terry,
I am the one that works at the track and drives the 02 bischoff 427 vette.

Here's an idea for you to think about. Friday nights is our tune and test night. A lot of mustangs and ricers come on that night. Most of them have no idea what they are doing. Here is what I propose. If someone in you forum would organize a group of guys to come down on Friday night, I could get you in as a group at a reduced price.

Then you could run your cars from 5pm to 8pm, at which time we could prep the track and then have a gambler's race, with dial ins and the works. If you all agreed to kick in a certain amount of money we could distribute it to the winners (first and second place) Maybe even a little for the fastest car, and the one with the best reaction time. We could do this exclusively for your group. I'd like to keep it simple, all cars in one grouping, but if you thought it was necessary we could break them up into box/no box, or fast/slow etc.

Prior to racing, I would be happy to talk to the driver and give them some pointers on what and what not to do. I could even make up a fact sheet for them. I think this could be a fun thing to do.

Last year I tried doing this with a bunch of high school kids that hang out in the shopping center parking lots until the cops run them off. It never worked out because they couldn't get organized.

Someone in your group will have to put it together, and I will make all the arrangements at edgewater. If it works, this could be a boost to your organization, and to edgewater. I see it as a win/win situation. And if it does work, we could do it several times throughout the year. You could also incorporate a car show with it.

Let me know what you think.

Tony Geers

Wondering if you guys would be game for this, definately sounds like fun and would be kinda cool I think! Would be fun for those that have raced before and those that are not that experienced and have wanted to go.

The nice thing is I know we have wanted to have a track day but it's tough to get $$ together for a private rental. This way we still have a little thing of our own but it only costs us prob $10 a piece to race, maybe $20 if we wanna throw $10 in the pot for a winner.

Thoughts???

[Pitbull1052]

I've never been down a track before but really want to.... I'm in.

[Mavowar]

What day? My car is in pieces but lil brothers 73 Maverick grabber with decent built 331needs some shake down runs.....

[MADMOD]

If my car is put back together then I would be down for this. If not I would still come out and show some support to my stangbangerz homies:cool1:

[beefcake]

What day? My car is in pieces but lil brothers 73 Maverick grabber with decent built 331needs some shake down runs.....

thats what we would need to figure out

[Mr.Moontang]

I think it would be neat, and giving some pointers and tips would be helpfull...

[1badasp]

sounds like a good time...

[kaik1969]

I'm game. I will put in $20.00.

[adragon72]

i would be up for it.

[DocG2828]

I'd come out assuming my car is still running!

I've never raced before, so I'm one of those that could use some pointers myself.

First I gotta get it track ready though....helmet and a battery cut-off and I should be set.

[RyanR]

Im down....

[1byafender]

What exactly is a gamblers race?

[evil666stang]

a 4th of july thing would be cool time to do something like that if the track was up for it. maybe a little before or after

[DeckerEnt]

Sounds like a plan is starting to come together. Count me in. My car better be running.
Keith

[Kelly Pelrine]

Sounds like E20 is really trying to do some cool stuff this year! :bigthumb

[95turbocharged]

+1 for me i'm down for this!!!

[98stangv6]

Sounds cool, I don't have a legit car to race but I would for sure come and watch!

[SN95N/A]

bracket racing?

[JASON408]

heads up or bracket ? pro tree or the old slow tree :lol: sounds cool !!! my vote heads up turn the clocks off :bigthumb

[mustangjon]

I would be down with the stinkin linkin as long as its in a few weeks, i still have several things including the 5 speed swap before it makes its track debut lol. I liked the talks about something around the 4th, no official sbz events then as it stands, and i dont think any the current posted cruises too close to then either.

[cobrajoe]

:popcorn:

[Foxxx5oh]

What exactly is a gamblers race?


+1

i'm down, but i havent hit the track in anything trackworthy in about 6 years...lol im sure i could use some pointers :D

[e5shea]

throw out a date.....

[Steves LX]

I'm down for this. A gamblers race outside of the money is bracket racing.

[Pitbull1052]

So for those that havent raced "on a track" are there any rules or saftey things we need to do? I saw someone say something about a cut off switch etc??

[bobtsgt]

you need a cut off switch if you locate the battery to the rear of the car. As far as safety just check over your car for any leaks or problems. If you blow up on the track or spill something you tend to piss off a lot of people who have to wait for clean up. A helmet is only needed when you go 11.9 or faster I believe but its not a bad idea to use one if you have one. If you feel the car getting loose or anything get off the gas. No sense in clipping the wall just to see if your car can hit the 12s. If your on regular tires avoid the water box and burn out. You can lower your pressure some to hook a little better. Main thing is to have fun though and try to beat your previous time every time.

[Pitbull1052]

Kewl that's exactly what I needed my battery is in the normal spot so I'm good and I don't think there's any chance my fairly stock 5.0 is going to break into the 11's so my hard melon will have to suffice for now lol. So for street tires no water box and no burn out I was so looking forward to it though..... and I agree I would like to make sure I can drive my car to work on monday. I'd like to think I wouldnt be the only one out there on streets and a fairly stock car I'm sure it'll be a blast....... Thanks for the tips

[MADMOD]

you need a cut off switch if you locate the battery to the rear of the car. As far as safety just check over your car for any leaks or problems. If you blow up on the track or spill something you tend to piss off a lot of people who have to wait for clean up. A helmet is only needed when you go 11.9 or faster I believe but its not a bad idea to use one if you have one. If you feel the car getting loose or anything get off the gas. No sense in clipping the wall just to see if your car can hit the 12s. If your on regular tires avoid the water box and burn out. You can lower your pressure some to hook a little better. Main thing is to have fun though and try to beat your previous time every time.



I thought a helment was 13.99 or faster?

[bobtsgt]

I thought a helment was 13.99 or faster?
Hell I don't know. I know you need one when driving a vert. Helmets are good for any time you run though. I wear one while driving to and from work :D

[soslow]

I thought a helment was 13.99 or faster? i beieve you are right

[Pitbull1052]

Directly from their site.....
CARS RACERS - REQUIRED
VALID STATE DRIVERS LICENSE (no temps.)
PROOF OF INSURANCE
WRITTEN PARENTAL CONSENDT IF UNDER 18 YRS. OF AGE
MUST HAVE SEAT BELTS
LONG PANTS AND SHIRTS WITH SLEEVES (short sleeves OK)
CARS WITH HUBCAPS OR BEAUTY RINGS MUST REMOVE THEM FOR TEST AND TUNE
HELMET IF 13.99 AND QUICKER (MINIMUM SNELL K-98-2000 OR 2005)
ALL CONVERTIBLES MUST HAVE HELMETS
T-TOPS MUST BE SECURED WITH DUCT TAPE
OVERFLOW CAN ON RADIATOR/COOLANT SYSTEM OF AT LEAST 16 OZ.
NYLON OR NYLON-TYPE CLOTHING AND OPEN TOE SHOES PROHIBITED

[firestang70]

Hell I don't know. I know you need one when driving a vert. Helmets are good for any time you run though. I wear one while driving to and from work :D

Is it the same autographed one with lightning bolts the school bus driver gave you?:lol:

[mustang8998]

Is it the same autographed one with lightning bolts the SHORT bus driver gave you?:lol:

Fixed it for you!:cool1:

[mustangjon]

haha here is a link for track newbie advice, take it for a grain tho... each track is different and as said its for fun.

http://www.greerdragway.com/drag101.htm

[bobtsgt]

actually its the bright green one my mommy gave me last year so she could keep tabs on me when I'm at the park :flipoff:

[mustangjon]

Bumpity to keep it alive, sounds like a great idea.

[Ryan218]

id like to but how will it work with me being 17? the few times ive done it ive just sneaked in to run. how does it work the legal way? lol

[Pops Fun]

Sounds like fun!!

[wes 89 gt]

WRITTEN PARENTAL CONSENDT IF UNDER 18 YRS. OF AGE:bigthumb