2009 East Coast S197 Mustang Shootout

[2k05gt]

Weather Statement – Race Schedule

All, in the event of rain on Sunday we have the flowing plans…

Morning Rain – When the weather clear, late start after track prep

All Day Rain – If the rain does not stop early enough to make the event practical for Sunday, we will race Monday Morning.

The determination as to a late start vs. postponement until Monday will not be made until Sunday afternoon (based on weather forecast and track officials).

Please monitor this website for changes and notifications.

Thanks,
Marc



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East Coast S197 Shootout (Street Series)
February 7, 2009

Five Guys Racing is pleased to announce the First Annual East Coast S197 Mustang Shootout at Rockingham Dragway in Rockingham, North Carolina, on Sunday, November 1, 2009. Gates open at 8 AM, time trials start at 9 AM, and eliminations begin at 12 PM. “The Rock” provides a centrally located, easily accessed facility on the Eastern seaboard complete with concessons, sponsor space, and nearby hotels.

The event was originally intended to focus on the 4.0L and 4.6L naturally aspirated S197's with six index, side-by-side race classes. However, due to popular demand the forced induction crowd is invited to participate in six additional classes for added excitement. The facility will manage a Sportsman ladder, and racers will face a .5 Pro Tree and half second indexes. The overall emphasis is on street cars you can live with and drive every day, so all cars must be tagged and registered, and cannot be gutted. Winners in each class will receive trophies. Other awards are also being developed for items such as "best 60 foot", "longest road trip to the event", etc.

The following classes have been developed:

Grudge Matches and "Test & Tune"!

Concerned about getting eliminated early on? Don't be. Instead, please join some of the well known racecar drivers and our other special guests in the non-award category. Call out a buddy (or a nemesis) for some straight-up heads up racing action.

No one to call out for a grudge match? This is not your typical Test & Tune. Open to all Ford vehicles with a Ford power plant, just keep making "time trial" passes as if you are at a private rental. See if you can be the first driver to make 20 passes down the 1320. With this being a limited engagement, everyone will have plenty of opportunity to race all day!



NA Classes

Street Sleeper - 14.000 and slower (4.0L Cars Only)

Pure Street - 13.999 - 13.500

Street - 13.499 - 13.000

Modified Street - 12.999 - 12.500

Super Street - 12.499 - 12.000

Street Eliminator - 11.999 and faster



Power Adder Classes

Street Renegade - 12.500 and slower

Street Hoodlum - 12.499 - 12.000

Street Sheriff - 11.999 - 11.500

Street Bandit - 11.499 - 11.000

Wild Street - 10.999 - 10.500

Street Outlaw - 10.499 and faster



Check back periodically as further information regarding entry fees, driver’s meeting, lodging and other items will be become available.


Contact

Send email to the announcement poster or Info@S197-Mustang.com (Info@S197-Mustang.com) .

[chad05gt]

PnP head guys are SOL here ( Street Eliminator--ported heads, bored and stroked mod motor blocks and as light as you can get the car) unless FULL 'race' car:(

[MarcSpaz]

PnP head guys are SOL here ( Street Eliminator--ported heads, bored and stroked mod motor blocks and as light as you can get the car) unless FULL 'race' car:(

PNP heads and cams will give you between 45 to 60 more HP than a stock heads. That is a major advantage over the rest of the MS class.

We will talk about this amoung the mods and see what we can work out.

[chad05gt]

PNP heads and cams will give you between 45 to 60 more HP than a stock heads. That is a major advantage over the rest of the MS class.

We will talk about this amoung the mods and see what we can work out.


It's just tough to win when you are the slowest of the fast; even in bracket! LOL

Its no big deal... just thinkin' out loud.


Just a thought, head cars have to weigh over 2600lbs?????

Regardless... will be ALOTTA fun :)

[2k05gt]

I can't wait for this... I want to Race heads up all out side by side... :D:D
I hate racing ricers that are 16 seconds or mini vans in brackets or get blown away
by a trailered Race car..

6 More Months Arrrrrg...

[MarcSpaz]

Hey Guys,
Check out the first post in this thread. We have made some great changes to the final platform!

[2k05gt]

Hey Guys,
Check out the first post in this thread. We have made some great changes to the final platform!

Thanks Marc, I will update the Flyers. I need to start on the Promotional flyers for Clubs.

[Brumby]

The overall emphasis is on street cars you can live with and drive every day, so all cars must be tagged and registered, and cannot be gutted. Winners in each class will receive trophies. Other awards are also being developed for items such as "best 60 foot", "longest road trip to the event", etc.


Does that mean I have to put the passenger seat and the back seat 'back in' ?

How about the spare time?

[chad05gt]

Just wondering myself... I usually just take back seats out, pass seat, and clean out trunk (tools mostly), change all 4 tires, move & switch battery


run/race,

put it all back in and drive home>

I got a... why am I saying this, ya'll will see Mt. Chad at the track it the pits! LOL!

Im not proud of it... but it is what it is! LOL!

Let me know, b/c if I dont HAVE to make a rear seat delte carpet thing... I wont.































BTW... its gonna be LIME GREEN SHAG!

[MarcSpaz]

The overall emphasis is on street cars you can live with and drive every day, so all cars must be tagged and registered, and cannot be gutted. Winners in each class will receive trophies. Other awards are also being developed for items such as "best 60 foot", "longest road trip to the event", etc.


Does that mean I have to put the passenger seat and the back seat 'back in' ?

How about the spare time?

For qualifying and racing (trophy class) you need to have full interior. If you pull the rear seat, it must be finished.

If you are making passes that are not related to the trophy classes (test & tune or trying for a personal best), you can pull whatever you want.

We will have all day for stuff like that too...


BTW... its gonna be LIME GREEN SHAG!

Shall we SHAG now or SHAG later? Yea baby, yea....

[ArtQ]

BTW... its gonna be LIME GREEN SHAG!

This would be a killer mod...
And Chad...........It's required....just for you

[chad05gt]

This would be a killer mod...
And Chad...........It's required....just for you



Schweeeeet !!!

:cool:

[Brumby]

One more question, 'Tara' is for the most part trailer'ed.

The seat is out along with the rear seating and spare tire.
Now I know all that has to be put back in, but 'Tara' has Mickey Thompson ET Street Radial P275/40/R17 & Mickey Thompson Sportsman Radials 15/3.5 Mounted on Greg Welds up front.

Is this tire set up allowed?

[chad05gt]

FWIW, I asked that about a month ego, and was told any tire/wheel combo was ok.

[Brumby]

Hey Guys,
Check out the first post in this thread. We have made some great changes to the final platform!

FWIW, I asked that about a month ego, and was told any tire/wheel combo was ok.

Has the tire/wheel combo been changed?
I don't want to have to drive 500 miles to be told I can only run T&T....

Bob

[ArtQ]

If you bring it you will race.....

[2k05gt]

Your OK Bob, Lets see what you Got...
"Bring it On" :qd:

[chad05gt]

dude...having trouble finding lime green shag on Holloween... sux... may have to make a stop in Atlanta! :dr1:

[ArtQ]

I will bring up a motion to have the Chad, Lime green rule, changed.

How about a nice chardonay?

[MarcSpaz]

I second the motion...

Show of I's?

[Big Blue]

Well guys, I dont think I can make it, just dont have the extra $ for a room and all that, but you never know.

[MarcSpaz]

I changed my hotel reservation. I am staying at the Comfort Suites in Rockingham (5 minutes from the track) for $89 a night. Going down Saturday and Sunday, comming home Monday.

[chad05gt]

I changed my hotel reservation. I am staying at the Comfort Suites in Rockingham (5 minutes from the track) for $89 a night. Going down Saturday and Sunday, comming home Monday.




Whats the number to THAT comfort suits... Ill be ther sat n sundaynight as well.

apprec.

[MarcSpaz]

307 Alma Greene Ln, Rockingham - <NOBR>(910) 410-0077</NOBR>

[boss281]

I reserved a room at that one using the tripleA rate...

[MarcSpaz]

Hey Everyone! Just a quick heads up on the Halloween Party. The official party is at Rockingham Dragway on Saturday, during the T&T and make-up events. We should be up and running no latter than 4 PM.

Setup in a Sky Box in the tower there will be:
a Piñata
goodie bags
games
food
drinks
decorations

There is a costume contest, and the track owner will be shutting down the strip for 45 mintutes so the kids can Trick-O-Treat in the pits. The dragway officials have asked / post on the website that all drivers bring some candy for the kids!

If you have children and want to let them have some fun... come on down to Rockingham Dragway Saturday afternoon and have some fun.

Thanks,
Spaz

[chad05gt]

307 Alma Greene Ln, Rockingham - <NOBR>(910) 410-0077</NOBR>



Sat n Sunday night... Ill be here.

Sat maybe, weather n drive permitting... dont know... but will be there in Rockingham Sunday one way or another!

If it rains, maybe an evening of grudge racing! lol!

[boss281]

Dropped the car off at JJs, we all hit the road tomorrow around 9am...

[2k05gt]

leaving for the Airport now, I fly to LAX then leave 11pm to Dulles and arrive 6:28am Saturday and driving down at 9am.

[MarcSpaz]

Weather Statement – Race Schedule

All, in the event of rain on Sunday we have the flowing plans…

Morning Rain – When the weather clear, late start after track prep

All Day Rain – If the rain does not stop early enough to make the event practical for Sunday, we will race Monday Morning.

The determination as to a late start vs. postponement until Monday will not be made until Sunday afternoon (based on weather forecast and track officials).

Please monitor this website for changes and notifications.

Thanks,
Marc

[MarcSpaz]

Hello everyone,
I just wanted to touch base and give you guys a quick update. Unfortunately, as Todd mentioned, we had to cancel the event for this weekend. After several decision-making meetings, reviewing the weather, and working on the track, the track officials advised us that they would not be able to dry and maintain the track today. Due to the increased chance of rain developing for Monday, we were asked to reschedule the event for another day.

On behalf of Street Jam Racing and the Five Guys Racing Team, please accept our apologies for the rainout and cancelation of today’s event. We hope each of you will have an opportunity to come back and join us again.

We will be meeting over the next week or so, to begin planning the rain date. We hope we can pull this together for you soon. As plans unfold, we will keep you updated. For people who have pre-paid, we will contact you with information relating to rain-checks and/or refunds. In the interim, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at Info@s197-mustang.com (Info@s197-mustang.com).


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Now for the good stuff…

We had a great turnout! Even with the rain, more than 30 drivers arrived; some from up to 1000 miles away. It was amazing to see how many people made the journey to Rockingham, NC for this first-time event. Although we did not get to have our race, a few people did run at the T&T the night before, and many of us got to hangout for a good portion of today. This race community is awesome, and we greatly appreciate you all coming out. As we mentioned before, this race is to promote friendship and goodwill while having a great time racing out street cars. Just like so many decades before, you all have shown us what a vast, welcoming group of people makeup the race community.

We did have a chance to get some pictures and video of us goofing around at the track. Hopefully we will have some posted soon. Check back frequently for updates.

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I would like to thank Joe and Matt DaSilva, their family, friends and entire DaSilva Racing Team, for making the 1600+ mile round trip. It was an honor to meet all of you. I hope we can get together again soon.


I would like to thank Peter Mitas from Thump_rrr Racing who also trekked near 1600 miles round trip, as well as Peter’s family and friends for joining us today in support. (I need that Carpaccio recipe, btw… LOL)


Thanks to everyone from HP Performance Inc. from Jacksonville Florida.

Also thank you to the folks from Hurricane Racing for the local support.

Of course I can’t forget our friend Chad! Thanks for making the trip up from the Bayou, supporting the event, and being a good friend to us. It was a blast hanging out.

And Special Thanks to Ron from (Former) Spyder Shaft.. We missed him at 2am when he rolled in from Maryland.

I am sorry to say, I do not remember everyone’s name, but I do want to thank everyone. I know we had folks from Texas, Kentucky, Tennessee, New Jersey, Georgia, Alabama, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and many other places. If I did not mention you… please chime in and say hello. We would like the chance to say thank you.

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We would also like to thank our sponsors. Along with the trophies and ongoing support, they have collectively donated over $2,000 in prizes and give-a-ways.

JJ from Woodbine Motorsports was on the scene helping out where he could, supporting our team, the other drivers, and the event as a whole.

We would also like to thank Peter and Thump Racing for their support today. They were also on the scene. Thump Racing gave away many shirts and sweaters to the drivers and spectators today. It was a welcome gesture in the cold rain too! Thump Racing also had some other surprises for participants. I can tell you that they are VERY generous prizes. Unfortunately, because we did not race, those items are staying a secret until the rain date. (I had to give you a teaser, sorry)

Thanks to Fore Precision Works for their support as well. We have a great set of AL Fuel Rails as a prize on our rain date as well.

We would also like to thank our newest sponsor, Chuck at 1320 Photography for coming out and shooting some pictures for us today. Welcome to the family Chuck!

Of course, where would we be without Kim and the awesome support staff at S197Forum! Thanks for having a kick ass tech and racing oriented site!

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I need to thank the rest of my team; Scott, Todd, John, and Art. You guys rock. Thanks for your efforts getting us this far. Can’t wait for a good dry day to let the hard work pay off.

I also need to thank my wife Lindsay. She spent days and did one hell of a job with helping the team, planning, and hosting a killer Halloween bash for the dozen+ kids at the T&T on Saturday night. Way too go!

I know this is kind of long winded, especially given we did not get to have the race, but today was still a successful day and a lot of people made it happen. Keep an eye out for the rain date. We should have something for you very soon.

Your Friend,
Spaz

[Brumby]

Bob, Susan and Snowball hauled our "Mustang" from just outside of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.


Very disappointing.....

[chad05gt]

Next year, Im kidnapping :qd: to dry our track...

http://images.yuku.com/image/jpeg/c902553b89481b1e19076c1b17257f5840f61b6.jpg

or at least shoot paint balls at ;)

[boss281]

I say we do both Chad. LMAO!

[ArtQ]

Just remember "he can't do this all day"

[MarcSpaz]

Bob, Susan and Snowball hauled our "Mustang" from just outside of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.


Very disappointing.....

I'm sorry to hear that man. It didn't rain for two weeks before hand. The 10 day shows no rain too.

We really appreciate you making the trip.

Just remember "he can't do this all day"

I disagree... I have seen him in action. LOL :woot:

[chad05gt]

We'll tell him we paid for a hooker for him to beat up if he keeps the track dry.... we're golden!!

[Brumby]

Has there been a rain date set up?

[2k05gt]

Has there been a rain date set up?

Were Finalizing it now. We are making sure that, 1) it does not fall on a weekend with another event or Holidays, 2) looking for a Weekend that Historicly has had little rain.. 3) we are working with the Rock to handle weather better. 4) and Paying off the weather Gods... We did not do that before, My Bad..

So Far April, On a Weekend and in 2010, have not nailed down the exact day or weekend yet

[chad05gt]

(popcorn eatn dude)

[ArtQ]

This guy??

[chad05gt]

yup... ole faithful.


Good stuff!

[MarcSpaz]

Need to add that when I get home...

[chad05gt]

http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2009/2/27/128802453166795506.jpg

[Brumby]

Were Finalizing it now. We are making sure that, 1) it does not fall on a weekend with another event or Holidays, 2) looking for a Weekend that Historicly has had little rain.. 3) we are working with the Rock to handle weather better. 4) and Paying off the weather Gods... We did not do that before, My Bad..

So Far April, On a Weekend and in 2010, have not nailed down the exact day or weekend yet


We'll we TRY to be there, but for now Susan (better half) is not to thrilled about going back again.

Help.... :2nd:

[2k05gt]

We'll we TRY to be there, but for now Susan (better half) is not to thrilled about going back again.

Help.... :2nd:

Well make it fun for all.. I am bringing my wife next time, also my Sister in law is coming up from SC and my Brother is Coming from Ft Lauderdale with his Band,, Split Image to play before they go to the studio in Nashville to record an album at the end of the month. ( they are not country they are Rock n Roll with a Southern twist) Think Lnyard Skynard and the Outlaws southern Rock style but Modern..
So we may have a Mini Concert at the end.. Cool Huh

We will be having this event at several tracks around the east coast in the future, MIR, Cecil, Mason Dixon, VMP, 75-80, English town... there is a lot of choices for us to choose from.

:popcorneat: Pop Corn Eating Smiley is there, why could you not find it ... :popcorneat:

[chad05gt]

Not a clue... :drunk:

[qwik huh]

Just a heads up SSOTN at Cecil is booked for April 17th already and they usually get a good turnout. Unfortunately the entire month of April is out for me :(

[2k05gt]

Super Stallions April 17th,
SVTsnake sponsored race on Friday April 30

We better start looking at dates for the Race, Bookings are going fast.