TX2K7 New Event...60-130 MPH Details

[houstonT]

As many of you know, every year, I do my best to add events to the TX2K7 - Supra Nationals. Although road racing, car show, dyno and drag racing are all great, every year I try to think of something new. As much as I would like to take credit for the new event for 2007, I have to give all the credit to John Hennessey (Viper tuner and long time sponsor of the TX2K events) who brought this idea and venue to me.

One of the biggest complaints we hear from drag racers is that they only race at the track b/c it's a controlled and safe environment. One of the biggest complaints we hear from street racers is that their cars are not set-up to be drag cars. So we came up with a compromise... How about we do a "street type" race at the track???? As many of you may know, the 6speedonline.com Forums - Powered by vBulletin community measures/tracks/posts their 60-130 mph times like the other car communities measure and track 1/4 mile times. In addition, many magazines (Motor Trend, Car & Driver, Road & Track, etc...) publish high HP 60-130 mph for high HP cars that have trouble gaining traction on street tires (Saleen S7 TT, Enzo, Carrera GT, etc...). Having said all of that here is when/how it will all work.

When: Saturday March 17, 2007 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm (this event will be combined with the Show-N-Shine event which will move locations from RSI

Where: Lonestar Motorsports Park (same place as the Saturday night drag session as well as the Sunday TX2K7 drag event). www.terminator427.com

How: The cars will line up on the return road for the drag strip one at a time. The LMP track has a banked turn at the end of the 1/4 mile and the cars will gain speed along that banked turn (this turn can be taken at 50+ mph on slicks). As the cars enter the end of the drag strip (going backwards towards the finish line) they will position the car and floor it until around 135 mph. At that point, the cars will slow and come to a complete stop at the head of the track where an official TX2K7 worker will record their time.

Measuring Instrumentation: DriftBox - Drift and Performance Meter - a GPS based device slightly larger than a Valentine One that suction cups to your windshield. This device is similar to what magazines use to record their times. If you are interested in buying one prior to the event please email me at pblach@att.net They retail for $700 but I can get them to you prior the event for $650.

Cost: $50 will get you an UNLIMITED number of runs. You can theoretically line up over and over and over again for 5 hours and get official timed 60-130 mph times.

Classes:

Class 1: Street tires, no sedans
Class 2: Drag Radials, no sedans
Class 3: Any tire, only sedans
Class 4: Trucks
Class 5: UNLIMITED - anything goes

Prizes: This depends on how many ppl sign up. There will be trophies for the quickest in each class. In addition, we will have a small payout IF there is a good turnout.

The Competition: (taken from the 6speed website)

60 -130 mph (96.5-209.2 kph):

5.9x - VRAlexander / Protomotive 1,000+ HP TT (AWD @ 1.3 BAR) / AX-22
6.15 - DMK / EVOMS 800+ HP TT (RWD) / Driftbox
6.6x - Jean / 3.8L 993 TT (RWD) / AX-22
7.93 - KPG / Ultimate MotorWerks 640 HP TT (AWD) / Driftbox
8.10 - 9Eleven / Orton 530 HP GT2 / Driftbox
8.76 - Scotty slc / Techart 510 + EVO V-Flow (AWD) / Driftbox
9.10 - Bill S / 993 Ruf R Turbo 490 HP / AX-22
9.56 - Topgun / X50 TT with Revo software (AWD) / Driftbox
10.96 - Woodster / Orton ECU & exhaust TT (AWD) / AX-22

For the sake of comparison, here are some 60-130 times for some fast production cars:

6.1 - Saleen S7 Twin Turbo
6.9 - Mosler MT900S
7.0 - Ferrari Enzo
7.3 - Porsche Carrera GT
8.9 - Mercedes SLR McLaren
9.1 - Porsche 993 RUF Turbo R (100 octane)
9.2 - Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06
9.4 - Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0
9.5 - Ferrari F430
10.9 - Lamborghini Murcielago
11.7 - Ferrari Challenge Stradale
12.1 - Lamborghini Gallardo
12.2 - Porsche 996 TT

Thanks, and let me know your thoughts!!!!
Peter
TX2K, TX2K1, TX2K2, TX2K3, TX2K4, TX2K5, TX2K6 and TX2K7 - Supra Nationals by MVP Event Organizer

[1TONY1]

Sounds pretty cool. I expected better times from the top list vs the bottom list....then again, this is the first time I have looked at 60/130 stuff.

I can tell you, it is really weird going backwards on a dragstrip, especially one you are familiar with. I was doing that Friday at my local track while tuning a s/c install (going both directions)

What is the definition of a "sedan " ?

[The Former PFR]

I know of a turbo Viper that did 80-196 in 5.8 seconds a couple years ago-- think that would do well?

P.S. Yes I know Garth's car is faster!

[jason b]

I think this is a great idea since thats the area were supra's shine.

It would also be nice to see garth's viper vs ryans supra in this match.

[HIBOOST]

Originally Posted by The Former PFR

I know of a turbo Viper that did 80-196 in 5.8 seconds a couple years ago-- think that would do well?

P.S. Yes I know Garth's car is faster!

What The little ol'e street car!!!

[houstonT]

1Tony1 - the definition of "sedan" is simply "a car with 4 doors". I wanted to make a class for those with a 300C SRT or a Magnum SRT, E55, M5, etc... I hope to see you there bud!

PFR - that's crazy man!!!! I would LOVE to see that...

jason - no doubt, the Supra's should do well as should the Viper's...

Peter

[jason b]

Originally Posted by The Former PFR

I know of a turbo Viper that did 80-196 in 5.8 seconds a couple years ago-- think that would do well?

P.S. Yes I know Garth's car is faster!

Just curious, Who's viper did this and who was the tuner?

[jason b]

Originally Posted by houstonT

As many of you know, every year, I do my best to add events to the TX2K7 - Supra Nationals. Although road racing, car show, dyno and drag racing are all great, every year I try to think of something new. As much as I would like to take credit for the new event for 2007, I have to give all the credit to John Hennessey (Viper tuner and long time sponsor of the TX2K events) who brought this idea and venue to me.

One of the biggest complaints we hear from drag racers is that they only race at the track b/c it's a controlled and safe environment. One of the biggest complaints we hear from street racers is that their cars are not set-up to be drag cars. So we came up with a compromise... How about we do a "street type" race at the track???? As many of you may know, the 6speedonline.com Forums - Powered by vBulletin community measures/tracks/posts their 60-130 mph times like the other car communities measure and track 1/4 mile times. In addition, many magazines (Motor Trend, Car & Driver, Road & Track, etc...) publish high HP 60-130 mph for high HP cars that have trouble gaining traction on street tires (Saleen S7 TT, Enzo, Carrera GT, etc...). Having said all of that here is when/how it will all work.

When: Saturday March 17, 2007 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm (this event will be combined with the Show-N-Shine event which will move locations from RSI

Where: Lonestar Motorsports Park (same place as the Saturday night drag session as well as the Sunday TX2K7 drag event). www.terminator427.com

How: The cars will line up on the return road for the drag strip one at a time. The LMP track has a banked turn at the end of the 1/4 mile and the cars will gain speed along that banked turn (this turn can be taken at 50+ mph on slicks). As the cars enter the end of the drag strip (going backwards towards the finish line) they will position the car and floor it until around 135 mph. At that point, the cars will slow and come to a complete stop at the head of the track where an official TX2K7 worker will record their time.

Measuring Instrumentation: DriftBox - Drift and Performance Meter - a GPS based device slightly larger than a Valentine One that suction cups to your windshield. This device is similar to what magazines use to record their times. If you are interested in buying one prior to the event please email me at pblach@att.net They retail for $700 but I can get them to you prior the event for $650.

Cost: $50 will get you an UNLIMITED number of runs. You can theoretically line up over and over and over again for 5 hours and get official timed 60-130 mph times.

Classes:

Class 1: Street tires, no sedans
Class 2: Drag Radials, no sedans
Class 3: Any tire, only sedans
Class 4: Trucks
Class 5: UNLIMITED - anything goes

Prizes: This depends on how many ppl sign up. There will be trophies for the quickest in each class. In addition, we will have a small payout IF there is a good turnout.

The Competition: (taken from the 6speed website)

60 -130 mph (96.5-209.2 kph):

5.9x - VRAlexander / Protomotive 1,000+ HP TT (AWD @ 1.3 BAR) / AX-22
6.15 - DMK / EVOMS 800+ HP TT (RWD) / Driftbox
6.6x - Jean / 3.8L 993 TT (RWD) / AX-22
7.93 - KPG / Ultimate MotorWerks 640 HP TT (AWD) / Driftbox
8.10 - 9Eleven / Orton 530 HP GT2 / Driftbox
8.76 - Scotty slc / Techart 510 + EVO V-Flow (AWD) / Driftbox
9.10 - Bill S / 993 Ruf R Turbo 490 HP / AX-22
9.56 - Topgun / X50 TT with Revo software (AWD) / Driftbox
10.96 - Woodster / Orton ECU & exhaust TT (AWD) / AX-22

For the sake of comparison, here are some 60-130 times for some fast production cars:

6.1 - Saleen S7 Twin Turbo
6.9 - Mosler MT900S
7.0 - Ferrari Enzo
7.3 - Porsche Carrera GT
8.9 - Mercedes SLR McLaren
9.1 - Porsche 993 RUF Turbo R (100 octane)
9.2 - Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06
9.4 - Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0
9.5 - Ferrari F430
10.9 - Lamborghini Murcielago
11.7 - Ferrari Challenge Stradale
12.1 - Lamborghini Gallardo
12.2 - Porsche 996 TT

Thanks, and let me know your thoughts!!!!
Peter
TX2K, TX2K1, TX2K2, TX2K3, TX2K4, TX2K5, TX2K6 and TX2K7 - Supra Nationals by MVP Event Organizer

Is the guy at the top of the list for the six speed web site the one who raced garys blue viper in the video?

[Viper4Christ]

Originally Posted by The Former PFR

I know of a turbo Viper that did 80-196 in 5.8 seconds a couple years ago-- think that would do well?

What that slow thing? pfft

[NoRice]

So how much room does this allow to slow down?

[KNanthrup]

neato

[UnderGroundRacing.com]

Originally Posted by houstonT

As many of you know, every year, I do my best to add events to the TX2K7 - Supra Nationals. Although road racing, car show, dyno and drag racing are all great, every year I try to think of something new. As much as I would like to take credit for the new event for 2007, I have to give all the credit to John Hennessey (Viper tuner and long time sponsor of the TX2K events) who brought this idea and venue to me.

One of the biggest complaints we hear from drag racers is that they only race at the track b/c it's a controlled and safe environment. One of the biggest complaints we hear from street racers is that their cars are not set-up to be drag cars. So we came up with a compromise... How about we do a "street type" race at the track???? As many of you may know, the 6speedonline.com Forums - Powered by vBulletin community measures/tracks/posts their 60-130 mph times like the other car communities measure and track 1/4 mile times. In addition, many magazines (Motor Trend, Car & Driver, Road & Track, etc...) publish high HP 60-130 mph for high HP cars that have trouble gaining traction on street tires (Saleen S7 TT, Enzo, Carrera GT, etc...). Having said all of that here is when/how it will all work.

When: Saturday March 17, 2007 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm (this event will be combined with the Show-N-Shine event which will move locations from RSI

Where: Lonestar Motorsports Park (same place as the Saturday night drag session as well as the Sunday TX2K7 drag event). www.terminator427.com

How: The cars will line up on the return road for the drag strip one at a time. The LMP track has a banked turn at the end of the 1/4 mile and the cars will gain speed along that banked turn (this turn can be taken at 50+ mph on slicks). As the cars enter the end of the drag strip (going backwards towards the finish line) they will position the car and floor it until around 135 mph. At that point, the cars will slow and come to a complete stop at the head of the track where an official TX2K7 worker will record their time.

Measuring Instrumentation: DriftBox - Drift and Performance Meter - a GPS based device slightly larger than a Valentine One that suction cups to your windshield. This device is similar to what magazines use to record their times. If you are interested in buying one prior to the event please email me at pblach@att.net They retail for $700 but I can get them to you prior the event for $650.

Cost: $50 will get you an UNLIMITED number of runs. You can theoretically line up over and over and over again for 5 hours and get official timed 60-130 mph times.

Classes:

Class 1: Street tires, no sedans
Class 2: Drag Radials, no sedans
Class 3: Any tire, only sedans
Class 4: Trucks
Class 5: UNLIMITED - anything goes

Prizes: This depends on how many ppl sign up. There will be trophies for the quickest in each class. In addition, we will have a small payout IF there is a good turnout.

The Competition: (taken from the 6speed website)

60 -130 mph (96.5-209.2 kph):

5.9x - VRAlexander / Protomotive 1,000+ HP TT (AWD @ 1.3 BAR) / AX-22
6.15 - DMK / EVOMS 800+ HP TT (RWD) / Driftbox
6.6x - Jean / 3.8L 993 TT (RWD) / AX-22
7.93 - KPG / Ultimate MotorWerks 640 HP TT (AWD) / Driftbox
8.10 - 9Eleven / Orton 530 HP GT2 / Driftbox
8.76 - Scotty slc / Techart 510 + EVO V-Flow (AWD) / Driftbox
9.10 - Bill S / 993 Ruf R Turbo 490 HP / AX-22
9.56 - Topgun / X50 TT with Revo software (AWD) / Driftbox
10.96 - Woodster / Orton ECU & exhaust TT (AWD) / AX-22

For the sake of comparison, here are some 60-130 times for some fast production cars:

6.1 - Saleen S7 Twin Turbo
6.9 - Mosler MT900S
7.0 - Ferrari Enzo
7.3 - Porsche Carrera GT
8.9 - Mercedes SLR McLaren
9.1 - Porsche 993 RUF Turbo R (100 octane)
9.2 - Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06
9.4 - Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0
9.5 - Ferrari F430
10.9 - Lamborghini Murcielago
11.7 - Ferrari Challenge Stradale
12.1 - Lamborghini Gallardo
12.2 - Porsche 996 TT

Thanks, and let me know your thoughts!!!!
Peter
TX2K, TX2K1, TX2K2, TX2K3, TX2K4, TX2K5, TX2K6 and TX2K7 - Supra Nationals by MVP Event Organizer

now this sounds cool

[John Hennessey]

Originally Posted by NoRice

So how much room does this allow to slow down?

You got about 1500 ft of pavement and another 1000 ft. of grass before you hit the barbed wire and head off into the interstate. So there is plenty of room to stop.

[UnderGroundRacing.com]

Originally Posted by John Hennessey

You got about 1500 ft of pavement and another 1000 ft. of grass before you hit the barbed wire and head off into the interstate. So there is plenty of room to stop.

Ron with the Yellow RSI car would be very happy about that J/K RON

[NoRice]

Originally Posted by John Hennessey

You got about 1500 ft of pavement and another 1000 ft. of grass before you hit the barbed wire and head off into the interstate. So there is plenty of room to stop.

Remove the barbed wire. I will make the last run of the night and take the shortcut back to the hotel.

[Paolo Castellano]

Originally Posted by jason b

Just curious, Who's viper did this and who was the tuner?

Jason, that was the first turbo system I ever made for my own personal car a couple of years ago at 10 PSI in .69 overdrive. Give me your email and I will send you the datalog!

P.S. it was only 194 MPH!

[jason b]

Originally Posted by UnderGroundRacing.com

now this sounds cool

Yes it sounds cool, but unless your bringing a roe blower car you dont stand a chance with those little puny turbo V10's you been running latley. J/K lol.