Drag Racing/Test & Tune @ Mason-Dixon - Sat 4/27/13
 

Believe it or not, I've already got word of the first Drag Racing/Test & Tune Session of 2013...see below for complete details (all vettes are invited - let's show up the stangs!) :D

Drag Racing/Test & Tune Session - Sat. 4/27/13

Who: NVCC, CCA, NCOA, NVMC, and special invites
Where: Mason Dixon Dragway, Boonsboro, MD
Time: 8 AM -12 Noon (4hr Private Track Rental, UNLIMITED RUNS!)

Driver price: PayPal $52.00 per driver to Enforcir@gmail.com OR mail $50.00 per driver (check made out to Cyril Coburn) to: NVMC, PO Box 104, Amissville, VA 20106. Either of these pre-payment options must be done NLT a week ahead of the event. Pre-payment is preferable as we must have 30 pre-paid drivers 2 weeks ahead of the event or the event risks cancellation. Or you may pay $75.00 cash per driver @ the gate the day of the event.

Spectator price: $10.00 (Driver gets 1 crew member in FREE)

Special (Driver) Requirements:
*Mufflers mandatory
*1/4 sleeved shirt and pants, NO SHORTS or OPEN TOED SHOES
*Seat belts in working order
*Proper safety equipment per your vehicles performance level i.e. (helmets for cars faster than 13.99, roll bar for cars faster than 11.49, etc.)
*10 MPH speed limit in the pit area!!!
*NO air conditioning on in staging lanes, ALL windows up during burnout and run

At the gate you will:
*Pay your fee (if you did not pre-register)
*Get a wrist band (goes on left wrist)
*Sign competition waiver
*Get a tech inspection card to fill out and bring back to the staff

In the event of rain, call Ceece Coburn (703) 346-8151 if you have any questions regarding the event being on time.

Directions to Mason Dixon Dragway are as follows:

From Washington DC/NoVa: Take Route 270 N toward Frederick, MD. Take Rt. 70 W toward Hagerstown. Follow Rt. 70 until you reach Rt. 66 (Exit 35). Once at the bottom of the ramp turn LEFT onto Rt. 66 South, go about 1/2 miles until you reach Rt. 40 (you will see a Sheetz convenience store at the intersection), turn LEFT (east) on Rt. 40 and go just another 1/2 mile, the Dragstrip entrance will be on your right.

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Re: Drag Racing/Test & Tune @ Mason-Dixon - Sat 4/27/13
 

COOL! A weekend that I am available. I will be there.

Thank you to the NVCC, CCA, NCOA, NVMC for inviting us to participate.

I encourage erveyone to come out and enjoy the day, the cars and the people.

Even if you don't want to race, it is a beautiful area of Maryland and we sometimes stop for lunch at Texas Road House. Come out and join us.

If you want to take some time on the way back, I have a set up the Catoctin Mountain Cruise. We will start from Texas Road House in Hagerstown, head toward Smithsburg (a special place in the hearts of WAZOO) then cross through Catoctin Mountain Park to Thurmont, MD. From there it is a 20 minute drive down RT 15 to I-70 and I-270 in Frederick. Catoctin Mountain is the location of Camp David, but we won't see it from our route.

If you have never been on a drag strip before and want to give it a try, this is the perfect place. The track is friendly and the people are very nice. Drag racing can be just as simple as pullling away from a stop light. It is not any harder than that. You don't have to be an expert to enjoy your ZR-1. Contact me if you would like more information about drag racing for fun.

Jim

Re: Drag Racing/Test & Tune @ Mason-Dixon - Sat 4/27/13
 

Looks like the end of my rear tires, I will be there. Will have to budget for new rubber on the rear after these get toasted. Will beat the 13.06 time from last year!

Re: Drag Racing/Test & Tune @ Mason-Dixon - Sat 4/27/13
 

Excellent!!!

Thanks for posting this Laurie

:cheers:

David

Re: Drag Racing/Test & Tune @ Mason-Dixon - Sat 4/27/13
 

For any drag racing 'newbies' who would like to read up on the subject beforehand, I've attached a 'Drag Racing 101' doc that I wrote up some time ago...I instructed that segment of one of my club's events (it's got a lot of really basic information).

This event would be a great one for newcomers to get the proverbial feet wet...no pressure, very laid back...

Re: Drag Racing/Test & Tune @ Mason-Dixon - Sat 4/27/13
 

Very helpful and thanks. Did my first event with the Stangs last year and had a blast. With this write up, will do better!

Re: Drag Racing/Test & Tune @ Mason-Dixon - Sat 4/27/13
 

Say hey Laurie:

Thanks for the invitation & welcome. I enjoyed the picnic last year & the trip to Syracuse. I look forward to seeing you & other friends again at Mason Dixon. Jim

Re: Drag Racing/Test & Tune @ Mason-Dixon - Sat 4/27/13
 

:hello: Jim!!!!!!! How have y'all been?! Glad you will be coming to Mason-Dixon...and hope you can make it to Syracuse again this year! :dancing

Re: Drag Racing/Test & Tune @ Mason-Dixon - Sat 4/27/13
 

Count me in....

Nelson

Re: Drag Racing/Test & Tune @ Mason-Dixon - Sat 4/27/13
 

This is awesome!!! :dancing

Re: Drag Racing/Test & Tune @ Mason-Dixon - Sat 4/27/13
 

I never raced my car unless you count puttin the beat down on Dave J. & Billy on the way home from BG several years ago :dancing If the Wazoo crew is going to assemble I will try to make it down and make some passes.

Re: Drag Racing/Test & Tune @ Mason-Dixon - Sat 4/27/13
 

HOLY CRAP!! I just noticed the cost to pay at the gate has jumped from $60.00 to $75.00!!! Well, better prepay my fee via paypal today :)
Rich

Re: Drag Racing/Test & Tune @ Mason-Dixon - Sat 4/27/13
 

Was going to make a separate posting about the day-of fee increase, but got sidetracked...my apologies... :o

Apparently they've gotten burned by people saying they would come and then backing out, and then they have to come up with the rest of the track rental fee out of club funds. So, they raised the gate fee to encourage pre-payments...and to ensure that they have enough people ahead of time to pay for the track rental.

I would like to be there but I just had to cut a BIG check for an aftermarket ECM/wiring harness/MAP/tuning/etc...for the '89 track vette. In other words, I is po. :frown:

I know lots of WAZOO folks will be there flying the Corvette colors. :dancing Kick some Mustang a$$, OK? And post back here when you do...

:p

Re: Drag Racing/Test & Tune @ Mason-Dixon - Sat 4/27/13
 

Well, I guess I can see their side on the payment thing. Well, I'm all paid up.

That sucks your not coming...if you what to ride up with me and just hang out and cheer us on let me know...
Rich

Re: Drag Racing/Test & Tune @ Mason-Dixon - Sat 4/27/13
 

Thanks for the offer, although it appears I will be stuck home dog-sitting...
<sigh>

If that changes, I'll let you know! :handshak:

Re: Drag Racing/Test & Tune @ Mason-Dixon - Sat 4/27/13
 

OK guys, don't forget this event is next weekend Sat 4/27....please pre-pay if you can (they are right on the border, so it's now or never!) :cheers:

Re: Drag Racing/Test & Tune @ Mason-Dixon - Sat 4/27/13
 

I pre registered!

Thanks for posting this up Laurie.

Hope you end up coming

:cheers:

David

Re: Drag Racing/Test & Tune @ Mason-Dixon - Sat 4/27/13
 

I just signed up as well.
Now let me see if I can find my track tires.

Re: Drag Racing/Test & Tune @ Mason-Dixon - Sat 4/27/13
 

I'll be there as an observer. Looking forward to seeing the WAZOO crew.

Re: Drag Racing/Test & Tune @ Mason-Dixon - Sat 4/27/13
 

I will be there as well, not sure if I will race or be an observer. Need a new brake reservoir as mine has some cracks in it. It is on order now.

Re: Drag Racing/Test & Tune @ Mason-Dixon - Sat 4/27/13
 

Just realized my son Anthony is making his 1st communion on the 27th. Have to try for the next one :cheers:

Re: Drag Racing/Test & Tune @ Mason-Dixon - Sat 4/27/13
 

I just found out that I have been released from my post-op restrictions on driving, so if the weather is good, I plan on coming out to Mason-Dixon to watch the drag racing.

I won't be able to make any 1/4 mile runs, but I hope to be there to cheer on the WAZOO racers.

See You There,

Jim

Re: Drag Racing/Test & Tune @ Mason-Dixon - Sat 4/27/13
 

Great news Jim!! I'm glad your recovery is going well. I'm looking forward to seeing you Saturday.
Rich

Re: Drag Racing/Test & Tune @ Mason-Dixon - Sat 4/27/13
 

Super news! :cheers:

David

Re: Drag Racing/Test & Tune @ Mason-Dixon - Sat 4/27/13
 

Weather forecast for Saturday could not be better:
70 degrees, sunny, 0% chance of rain
So come on out boys & girls
Should be a lot of fun

Re: Drag Racing/Test & Tune @ Mason-Dixon - Sat 4/27/13
 

Driving to work this morning I was wondering if you would show and now I know!
I'm gonna try like hell!

Re: Drag Racing/Test & Tune @ Mason-Dixon - Sat 4/27/13
 

Wish I could be there, but unfortunately I'm definitely out for this one...I hope to make the next one (usually Fall time frame - Sept/Oct).

Hope everyone gets their PBs tomorrow...post up how it went...

:cheers: