TX2K8 (3/23) or Viper Day (4/26)

[Mr. Hollywood]

Just booked the last two rooms at the host hotel. This is going to be fun.

[houstonT]

Guys, here is ALL the information you need about TX2K8 (NOTE - Road Racing/Driver's Education is FULL)

Thursday March 20 - TWS - Road Racing

OK gentleman/ladies, it's OFFICIAL, the road racing/driver's education will be on Thursday March 20, 2008. The event is once again going back to Texas World Speedway (www.texasworldspeedway.com). If there was ever a track MADE for the Supra, this is it! Think 150+ mph on the banked oval!!!!! :rockon:

We will be running the 2.9 mile configuration:



TWS is approximately 80 miles from the host hotel:

From the hotel, get onto Beltway 8 (Sam Houston Tollway) NORTH. Proceed on the tollway for approximately 8 miles, through two tolls and until you get to Highway 290. Take 290 WEST and stay on 290 for approximately 36 miles. Merge onto Highway 6 N towards Bryan/College Station and stay on for approximately 33 miles. TWS will be on your right BEFORE College Station.



Gates Open: 7:00 am

Mandatory Driver's Meeting: 7:45 am

First Cars On Track: 8:00 am

Cost per Car: $240 via cash, check or MO, or paypal $248 to pblach@att.net (NON REFUNDABLE - however if your plans change you can sell your spot to someone else)

Transponder Cost: $50 cash, check or MO, or paypal $52 to pblach@att.net (NON REFUNDABLE - however if your plans change you can sell your timing spot to someone else)

Deadline To Submit Payment: the deadline is January 15, 2008. If we don't have 40 cars signed up by 1/15/08 then we will have to cancel this event. I know we go through this every year, but please, if you are coming please submit your money asap so that we can guarantee the track.

Classes and Format:

Those of you in the beginner class will not have access to a transponder/timing aparatus, those of you interested in having a transponder/timing aparatus will be in the advanced class. Please make sure you include your fee for this if you want to be timed.

Beginner - if you've never run a road course before or if you feel like you need an instructor in your car to teach you the track. It will be up to the instructor to allow you to run alone and to decide if you are qualified enough to do so.

Advanced - if you have run the 2.9 mile TWS configuration before, or if you have 3 previous SCCA or other sanctioned body road course/driver's education events under your belt. This class is also for those that would like a transponder and would like to be part of the time attack event.

Dinner After TWS:
All of us know that after a LONG day at the track, there is NOTHING like having a great sit down dinner. I have worked with Caffe Capri (www.placeforitalian.com) to arrange space for 50+ to have dinner after the TWS event. Cafe Capri is only 10 minutes from TWS and will allow us time to unwind and have a nice sit down dinner after racing. As we leave TWS we will all caravan to the restaurant for a bite to eat. They seem to be very accomodating to our group, have a great reputation with the locals and have fairly priced food. We will leave TWS at 5:30 and caravan to the restaurant.

[houstonT]

Friday March 21 - Lonestar - Dyno Day and Car Show

The dyno day and show-n-shine will be at Lonestar Motorsports Park (www.lonestarmotorsportspark.com). Friday kicks off the first of three days of events at Lonestar and John Hennessey (owner of the track) was gracious enough to offer his grounds to all of the attendees to leave trucks, trailers, etc...overnight. The dyno day schedule will work the same way it's worked over the last three years. First come first serve... I will be at Lonestar at 8:20 am on Friday and will be taking sign ups for the dyno day that morning. Sponsors will get a guaranteed spot but the rest of the spots will be open to anyone. The first car will hit the dyno at 9:00 am and we will dyno cars every 20 minutes until 4:00 pm. The Show-N-Shine judging will be from 12:00-2:00 pm. All awards will be presented at 4:30 pm.

Cost: dyno cost is FREE, cost to enter gates for the day is $10/person and this goes to Lonestar payable at the gate.

Food: concessions will be open all day

Dyno Competition: the categories will be MK1-MK3 1st Place, MK1-MK3 2nd Place, MKIV 1st Place, MKIV 2nd Place and Organizer's Choice Award.

Show-N-Shine Classes: the categories for the show-n-shine will be the same as years past. Please take note that the car show is Supra specific, although I would LOVE to see ALL makes/models present!

MK1-MK3 Best Interior
MK1-MK3 Best Engine Bay
MK1-MK3 Best Audio System
MK1-MK3 Best Overall Car

MKIV Best Interior
MKIV Best Engine Bay
MKIV Best Audio System
MKIV Best Overall Car

Directions from Hotel:

From the Hotel, get onto Beltway 8 (Sam Houston Tollway) NORTH and travel approximately 3 miles until you get to Interstate 10. Take I-10 WEST (LEFT) and stay on I-10 for approximately 43 miles. Exit 713 Beckendorf Road and follow the signs to Lonestar (once you exit to the right, you will take a left and onto a bridge over I-10, then you will turn right onto the access road on the other side of I-10 and follow to Lonestar).



If you have any questions about the dyno day, please feel free to post them here!

[houstonT]

Saturday March 22 - Lonestar - 60 to 130 Competition

The 60 to 130 competition will be at Lonestar Motorsports Park (www.lonestarmotorsportspark.com). John Hennessey (owner of the track) was gracious enough to offer his grounds to all of the attendees to leave trucks, trailers, etc...overnight. The gates will open at 9:00 am and the track will go hot at 10:00 am. From 10:00 am until 12:00 pm we will have practice runs. Starting at 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm will be the official runs that will count towards the competition. I will also be available to download your data and post graphs after the event. All awards will be presented at 4:30 pm.

Cost: spectators will pay $15 to LMP. Tech cards will be $40 in the tech lane. Everyone will pay $15 to enter and those interested in racing in the competition will go to the tech lanes to get a tech card.

Food: concessions will be open all day

60 to 130 Classes:

Street Tire Class - this includes all DOT approved, grooved street tires. R-compound tires are also included in this class.

Drag Radial Tire Class - this includes all drag radials in any size.

UNLIMITED Class - this includes all cars outfitted with slicks (ET Streets, ET Drags, Hoosier Slicks, etc...)

Last Year Winning Times:

Street Tire Class - Nick Diep 6-Speed Supra - 6.6

Drag Radial Class - Bob Helms Auto Supra - 4.8

UNLIMITED Class - Stacy Barnett TT Viper - 4.6

Other Car Times for Comparison:

*Denotes that time has been verified by downloading the data and verifying accuracy (making sure there was no data lost during the run)

*4.15 - Bob Helms Autobanh Supra TH400, 88mm Turbo
*4.52 - Peter Blach Autobanh Supra 6-Speed, 78mm Turbo
4.6 - Stacy Barnett TT Viper 6-speed at TX2K7
5.4 - Kelly Martin SRT-10 Viper at TX2K7
5.9 - GSXR 1000 with bolt-ons at TX2K7
6.1 - Saleen S7 Twin Turbo
6.9 - Mosler MT900S
7.0 - Ferrari Enzo
7.3 - Porsche Carrera GT
*7.56 - Vrybad / C5 Z06TT (APS Turbo, no cats, stock muffler, 573 rwhp @ 9.5 psi)
8.6 - Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06
8.9 - Mercedes SLR McLaren
9.1 - Porsche 993 RUF Turbo R (100 octane)
9.4 - Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0
9.5 - Ferrari F430
9.6 - Ferrari F50
10.9 - Lamborghini Murcielago
11.7 - Ferrari Challenge Stradale
12.1 - Lamborghini Gallardo
12.2 - Porsche 996TT

and some comparative times at 6speedonline.com Forums - Powered by vBulletin :

4.78 - Markski / RWD / Driftbox / 2 shifts
4.90 - Divexxtreme / RWD / Driftbox / 2 shifts
5.64 - Todd Z / RWD / Driftbox / 2 shifts
5.93 - OhioGT2 / Driftbox / 1 shift
5.9x - VRAlexander / AWD / AX-22 *1.3 BAR run / 2 shifts
6.15 - DMK / RWD / Driftbox / 0 shifts
6.26 - Chinitowest / AWD / Driftbox / 1 shift
6.45 - RenntechV12 / GT2 / Driftbox / 0 shifts
6.70 - Dr Jitsu / GT2 / Driftbox / 1 shift
6.74 - Woodster / AWD / AX-22 / 1 shift
7.25 - Colorinc / AWD / Driftbox / 1 shift
7.73 - Eclou 997TT / AWD / Driftbox / 2 shifts
7.84 - 9Eleven / GT2 / Driftbox / 1 shift
7.93 - KPG / AWD / Driftbox / 1 shift
8.3x - 996TT STEVO / AWD / AX-22
8.76 - Scotty slc / AWD / Driftbox / 1 shift
9.10 - Bill S / 993 Ruf R Turbo 490 HP / AX-22 / 2 shifts
9.56 - Topgun / AWD / Driftbox / 3 shifts
10.06 - Panas001 / AWD / Driftbox / 1 shift
10.96 - Woodster / AWD / AX-22 / 3 shifts

[houstonT]

Sunday March 23 - Lonestar - Drag Racing

While the drag classes are Supra specific, there will be lanes open ALL DAY LONG for test-n-tune AND/OR grudge racing. Also, if you have a 6-speed you can enter the 6-speed challenge class and run against all car makes/models. Finally, if you can get a group of cars/racers together that all want to run against one another, I would be more than happy to set up classes for you... On to the details:

The Drag Racing event will be at Lonestar Motorsports Park (www.lonestarmotorsportspark.com). John Hennessey (owner of the track) was gracious enough to offer his grounds to all of the attendees to leave trucks, trailers, etc...overnight. The gates will open at 8:00 am and the track will go hot at 9:00 am. From 9:00 am until 11:00 am we will have practice runs. Starting at 11:00 am qualifying will start and the schedule will be as follows:

11:00 am - qualifying pass 1
12:00 pm - qualifying pass 2
1:15 pm - eliminations round 1
2:30 pm - eliminations round 2
3:15 pm - eliminations round 3
4:30 pm - final round eliminations

There will be a dedicated lane for test-n-tune ALL DAY LONG.

Cost: spectators will pay $20 to LMP. Tech cards will be $45 (in addition to the $20 cost to enter).

Food: concessions will be open all day

DRAG RACING CLASSES

TEST-N-TUNE
The lanes will be open all day for test-n-tune. This is the perfect venue for you to settle your grudges or to simply have the opportunity to run an UNLIMITED number of times!

Class 1 (MK1 - MK3 MODIFIED CLASS)
-ct26 or upgraded ct allowed
-1js with factory twins allowed
-factory 5sp or toyota auto allowed (no stall speeds allowed)
-any DOT tire allowed no slicks
-no nitrous unless N/A
-any fuel/ic/exhaust allowed (no open downpipes)
-must be stock computer/piggybacks.

Class 2 (MK1 - MK3 SUPER MODIFIED CLASS)
-7M or 1JZ allowed (2JZ cars run in the MKIV classes)
-any turbo allowed
-nitrous allowed
-slicks allowed (no tub jobs though, fender rolling ok)
-any tranny allowed
-open DP allowed
-standalones allowed

Class 3 (STOCK TWINS)
Stock twin turbo setup, IRS, Toyota 5 or 6-speed or Toyota factory/built automatic (no other make transmissions allowed). No NITROUS permitted. Methanol injection permitted. Drag radials or slicks are acceptable tires. MK1-MK3's are ok to run in this class as long as they meet the requirements as posted.

Class 4 (TURBO STREET)
Turbocharger inducer size of 76mm and less allowed. Toyota 5 or 6-speed, factory/built Toyota automatic or TH350-400 transmissions permitted. NITROUS permitted. Methanol injection permitted. Drag radials or slicks are acceptable. MK1-MK3's are ok to run in this class as long as they meet the requirements as posted.

Class 5 (TURBO PRO)
Turbocharger inducer size greater than 76mm. Toyota 5 or 6-speed, factory/built Toyota automatic or TH350-400 transmissions permitted. Car must retain full interior, IRS and run gasoline as it's main fuel (methanol injection permitted). No air shifted transmissions or other make transmissions allowed other than those listed above. NITROUS permitted. Drag radials or slicks are acceptable. No W tires allowed. MK1-MK3's are ok to run in this class as long as they meet the requirements as posted.

Class 6 (UNLIMITED)
Multiple power adders allowed. Gasoline and methanol permitted as primary fuel. Not required to run full interior (can be stripped), however it must retain IRS. Any transmission ok with the exception of air shifted transmissions. Any and all tires allowed.

Class 7 (6-Speed Challenge)
Cost to enter this class is $100 payable to me at the gate when you get to LMP. The winner will get 75% of the pot and the runner-up will get 25% of the pot (i.e. if there are 8 cars entered, the winner will get $600 and the runner-up will get $200). The only rule is that you must run a 6-speed transmission, no automatics allowed, any car make/model allowed.

[houstonT]

ALL VIPERS welcome to the event. You all will have opportunity to dyno, 60 to 130 and drag race (road racing is full).

Peter

[unlimited performance]

Originally Posted by houstonT

ALL VIPERS welcome to the event. You all will have opportunity to dyno, 60 to 130 and drag race (road racing is full).

Peter

Any word on the night meet?

[banton]

Originally Posted by BOOST ALMIGHTY

Well I hate to drive, but then again I hate to be out there without my car.

That was my biggest regret when I attended the TX2K6 meet. It was nice to just fly in and out, but would have trailered my car (had aSupra at the time) given the chance to do it again.

It is a nicely done meet and lots of nice people that is was good to finally put a face to people you have only known via forums and PM's. Would have like to have more Vipers represented, partly because the average age of the Supra crowd is about half my age these days.

[Mr. Hollywood]

Originally Posted by unlimited performance

Any word on the night meet?

Same time/place as last year.

[houstonT]

Kelly, ALMOST right, the location is by the same name, but different physical address. Sorry for not posting these details guys:

Houston Performance Driving is proud to host the TX2K8 Night meet again this year!

In Conjunction with Frank-N-Stiens we have come together for another great.

Wash up the cars. Fill up the race gas and nitrous bottles.

Stuff your face with some of the best food this side of the Mississippi.

And enjoy what is going to be the best Night Meet yet!

Any questions feel free to post them up!!

Location: Frank-N-Steins - 233 South Mason Rd. Katy. TX 77450

Link:FRANK N STEINS - Home

Time: 6:00pm to whenever!

[unlimited performance]

Originally Posted by houstonT

Kelly, ALMOST right, the location is by the same name, but different physical address. Sorry for not posting these details guys:

Houston Performance Driving is proud to host the TX2K8 Night meet again this year!

In Conjunction with Frank-N-Stiens we have come together for another great.

Wash up the cars. Fill up the race gas and nitrous bottles.

Stuff your face with some of the best food this side of the Mississippi.

And enjoy what is going to be the best Night Meet yet!

Any questions feel free to post them up!!

Location: Frank-N-Steins - 233 South Mason Rd. Katy. TX 77450

Link:FRANK N STEINS - Home

Time: 6:00pm to whenever!

Thanks Peter, Can't miss the night meet.

[Dynosaur]

Thanks Peter I was hoping that you would post a schedule. See you there!

[Ms. Jeff M]

Originally Posted by banton

That was my biggest regret when I attended the TX2K6 meet. It was nice to just fly in and out, but would have trailered my car (had aSupra at the time) given the chance to do it again.

It is a nicely done meet and lots of nice people that is was good to finally put a face to people you have only known via forums and PM's. Would have like to have more Vipers represented, partly because the average age of the Supra crowd is about half my age these days.

Come on, I gave you a SC'd Viper.

[banton]

Originally Posted by Ms. Jeff M

Come on, I gave you a SC'd Viper.

Only problem was you made me give it back

Honestly, I will always remember that and appreciate you driving all that way since your husband couldn't make it.

Speaking of which, where has Jeff been hiding?

[Ms. Jeff M]

Originally Posted by banton

Only problem was you made me give it back

Honestly, I will always remember that and appreciate you driving all that way since your husband couldn't make it.

Speaking of which, where has Jeff been hiding?

He is still hiding in MN. Hiding because it is so damn cold up there. How in the hell can you live there? I would have to hibernate of the entire winter. It looks like he will be home during this shin dig. Maybe we will drive up for the day or something.

[banton]

Originally Posted by Ms. Jeff M

He is still hiding in MN. Hiding because it is so damn cold up there. How in the hell can you live there? I would have to hibernate of the entire winter. It looks like he will be home during this shin dig. Maybe we will drive up for the day or something.

We are already ~10" above the previous all-time record for snow fall in a season here And for the record, I can't stand winters in the Midwest any longer, so moving to warmer climate within driving distance of the gulf or Atlantic depending on where the wife finds a new job and we sell the house. In the meantime, I do as you would and hibernate!

PS. Currently -5 degrees with high expected about +7 today.

[Ms. Jeff M]

Originally Posted by banton

We are already ~10" above the previous all-time record for snow fall in a season here And for the record, I can't stand winters in the Midwest any longer, so moving to warmer climate within driving distance of the gulf or Atlantic depending on where the wife finds a new job and we sell the house. In the meantime, I do as you would and hibernate!

PS. Currently -5 degrees with high expected about +7 today.

Yup, that is what I hear about everyday. It is crazy.

[houstonT]

3 weeks away!!!!!!!!!!
Peter