2007 East Coast F-Body Nationals!!!!

[NJSPEEDER]

hey gang,
been a while since there was much to update around here. :)
we are getting together the final plans and starting to sponsor hunt for the '07 East Coast Nats.
so here it is, the not official, tentative, view as a good idea of what you will see, in teh planning stages plan :D

Car Show:
we aren't gonna mess with success, the same classes and voting style will return from last year. we will be stepping up the styles, number, and sizes of the trophies given out though. :)
we also have some great new leads for prize sponsors for the car show, so expect to see more stuff given away along with the trophies thanwe had the last two years. :D

Test and Tune:
yes, the test and tune lanes will return to teh '07 east coast nats. so anyone who isn't interested in competition or just wants to go for some record runs will have a place to play :)

Competitive Drag Racing:
we are refining the system a bit this year. we will have 3 bracket classes and 2 or 3 heads up classes, rules specifics will come out in a week or so.
the basic idea for the brackets is for two foot brake style classes(True Street Radial and Drag Tire) and a pro electronics bracket.
the heads up racing will include something that resembles what was discussed for the pure street class, a more advanced class for power adder guys, and maybe some sort of open competition heads up class. if we can do the open comp class it will include a few rules thrown in specifically to prevent class killers from showing up(a lesson we learned at the clash last year), so if you are one of the faster guys you will want to keep an eye on this :D

we are also proud to announce that the NJFBOA is throwing up a real, CASH, prize fund this year. the base money of to award $100 to each bracket class winner and $250 to each heads up class winner. THESE ARE GUARANTEED AMOUNTS not based on minimum entries or any crap like that. we will add to the the winners amounts and add runner up prizes as we add sponsors to the event.

so, that is a little teaser to get everyone wondering and ready to work :) the next few weeks will include plenty of updates and hopefull we will be abel to lock in a date very very soon :D

[vegaken]

Glad to see that things are rolling along. I guess I better make sure I get my stuff squared away so I can go. Good luck with this event.
Ken

[02SOMWS6]

lets try for a different time of year when it's not 100 degree's out with bad humidity

[NJSPEEDER]

a lot of that will depend on what dates the track is available and when we feel the most people will be around to attend. even if we pick a date taht it is supposed to be cool, ya never know, considering it is the end of november and i was outside wearing shorts and a t-shirt today. lol

[BonzoHansen]

August can be tough since it is vacation season. Maybe September? I can't really think of any major Sept events to complete with.

Edit: How about a 2007 specific sub forum?

[NJSPEEDER]

september gets tough because we have so many younger members that go back to school. it is kind of a double edged sword.
we will work on it and let everyone know what the plan is very soon.

[N.J.-SLICK-1]

THIS SOUNDS GREAT BRO!!!8-) I HOPE TO BE ABLE TO COMPETE WITH ONE OF MY F-BODIES FOR SOME FUN AND GET TO MEET SOME OF THE MEMBERS AS WELL!!! OH YEAH NJ SPEEDER! AS YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING WORKED OUT GREAT! THANKS AGAIN, SLICK.:wink:

[radialtireking]

the heads up racing will include something that resembles what was discussed for the pure street class, a more advanced class for power adder guys, and maybe some sort of open competition heads up class. if we can do the open comp class it will include a few rules thrown in specifically to prevent class killers from showing up(a lesson we learned at the clash last year), so if you are one of the faster guys you will want to keep an eye on this :D



Are you calling me a class killer? :cry:

[Tru2Chevy]

if we can do the open comp class it will include a few rules thrown in specifically to prevent class killers from showing up(a lesson we learned at the clash last year)

Are you calling me a class killer? :cry:

No, the guy that won the heads up class at the F-Body Clash at Atco last year was though:

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/tru2chevy/F-Body%20Clash/P1010061.jpg

- Justin

[radialtireking]

Are you calling me a class killer? :cry:

No, the guy that won the heads up class at the F-Body Clash at Atco last year was though:

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/tru2chevy/F-Body%20Clash/P1010061.jpg

- Justin

I know. I was just making a joke since I was the only one at the nats in the heads up class.

[Batman]

I know. I was just making a joke since I was the only one at the nats in the heads up class.


And to think I bet against you! :shrug:

[02SOMWS6]

I know. I was just making a joke since I was the only one at the nats in the heads up class.


And to think I bet against you! :shrug:

Another NY guy in a NJ forum. Hey, whats up !

[baddest434]

it's not like that guy needed any more money to put into his car:evil:
i forget what he ran in that thing, anyone remember?

[Batman]

VERY Fast.....I think it was in the low 9's but I know he's gone 8's

[baddest434]

low 9's high 8's, **** i can hang with that. but i think that car definately looks like it could go 7's

[vegaken]

Bill why don't a few of us show up and run it on motor heads up. Once I get the car working down low I should be able to run with you guys on the motor. That would be some fun high 9 sec. rides on the motor heads up. Just for the ****s and giggles of it. :-P Just a thought while waiting for spring to show up again.
Ken

[Savage_Messiah]

Hmmm, i think thsi time I wont roll my car into the grass and say "it's pissing me off, i'm not racing it" :lol:

[Savage_Messiah]

is the feedback from other sites as good as wht we're getting on ftv6??

[NJSPEEDER]

we have gotten some good responses so far. i have been contacted by the usual suspects(first state, LIFBA, street lethal) as well as owners from the boston area, western new york, ohio, and a few interested parties in the south east. :)
i have the goodie bags all locked in, thanks again to Year One for the hook up for the third year in a row. :D
we will be adding a bunch of sponsors and getting the word out more online and in the press for this years nats. so expect to see a ton of great cars out at island this year :D

[Squirrel]

hopefully its not 306* again...

[Jersey_TA]

Do you have a tennative(sp) date set for this or are you still awaiting word back from the track? I know Island is a 2 hour hike for me so if I can go I will have to know in advance since it's a pain getting off work.

[Tru2Chevy]

Do you have a tennative(sp) date set for this or are you still awaiting word back from the track? I know Island is a 2 hour hike for me so if I can go I will have to know in advance since it's a pain getting off work.

We have a few dates in mind, but the track hasn't set their schedule yet. This is usually done in the early part of January, and we are shooting for a date in August again. So you should have a minimum of 6 months notice :)

- Justin

[Savage_Messiah]

I'm thinking about calling out the virginians.... yea, all of them. I think

[Tru2Chevy]

I'm thinking about calling out the virginians.... yea, all of them. I think

w00t!

I think you should Kasey :)

- Justin

[Z28 Heritage]

where is it8-)

[NJSPEEDER]

island dragway, great meadows, nj. :)

[DaSkinnyGuy]

Wow cant wait for final details on this event. I really want to go to this. Its only a 20 min drive from me. And I have never drag raced ever and want to get some numbers of my 1992 Pontiac Firebird 3.1L CAI, Shorty headers, high flow cat, 2 1/2" dynomax cat back with Flowmaster 80 series muffler.

[camarogirl57]

Hey, I'd like to do this. Never have. Will you tell us about registration? Will there be a " car show" of sorts? We should be out of storage by August!!

[bubba428]

my car will be ready by may and i should have it fine tuned by then...so i'll take the little v6 out for a few runs

[Tru2Chevy]

Hey, I'd like to do this. Never have. Will you tell us about registration? Will there be a " car show" of sorts? We should be out of storage by August!!

Yes, there will be drag racing and a car show. See details in the "Sticky" threads above this one :)

- Justin

[FAST Z]

August 12 huh... I might have to make a trip up if I got the car back together by then... could be a good test day... that track ever have good rubber on it???? how's that place hook? Last time I was up there it was more than 10 yrs ago...

[NJSPEEDER]

track has been good the last two years. we will have a lot more guys on slicks this year too, so you will have more rubber to practice on :)

[FAST Z]

I am coming with a big slick this yr.....thinkin maybe a 10.5 W!!!

[Ian]

the way it looks right now, I'll actually have an F-body there :shock:

[Untamed]

Been hitting a few 2nd gen boards lately and haven't seen any adds yet for the 2007 Nationals. I'd like to post them up, but being lazy as I am, I'd like to copy / paste some generic description of the Nationals to each of the boards I am on. More 2nd gens needed!

So if there is a short salesy type description that we would use for first-time attendees and new club members, please point me to it.

Thanks!

[Mach1killerls1]

hey guys really lookin foward to this years nationals wasn't able to make it last year due to a blown tranny line. Any idea of the date yet?

[BonzoHansen]

Date:Sunday, August 12, 2007
Time:Gates Open 11am, First Car Off at Noon
Location:Island Dragway, Great Meadows, NJ
www.IslandDragway.com

[Mach1killerls1]

Date:Sunday, August 12, 2007
Time:Gates Open 11am, First Car Off at Noon
Location:Island Dragway, Great Meadows, NJ
www.IslandDragway.com
thanks i'm going to try and get pleanty of car from lifba to come on down. see ya guys in august.

[crazyl]

was this the same event at atco or was that something different.

[BonzoHansen]

different

[Tru2Chevy]

was this the same event at atco or was that something different.

The event we did at Atco on Father's day last year was the F-Body clash....

- Justin

[02SOMWS6]

hate to sound like a broken record but do you think in the future you guys can try to do this event in the cooler months instead of the hottest month for the past 3 years

[NJSPEEDER]

gotta hold the event when the track is availabe, when we won't be up against events put on by larger organizations, and when there aren't any larger events going on in the area. August 10th is also our club anniversary and that is what this gathering was created to celebrate.

[DaSkinnyGuy]

on sunday if you race do you have to be in the bracket racing only or can i run my car just so i can get a first run of it?

[Firebird67dude]

My rear tires are looking a lil low on tread. I'm trying to find a set of crap tires to race on. I might be gettin my hands on a pair or SLP spokes on a trade for my rims and tires and my stock tails. Either way, I'll be there with the worlds slowest modded LT1.

[NJSPEEDER]

on sunday if you race do you have to be in the bracket racing only or can i run my car just so i can get a first run of it?

you don't have toenter a competitive class if you jsut want to make runs, there will be test and tune lanes available :)

[DaSkinnyGuy]

ok thanks

[97transam]

Hey, how's it looking for running two classes, Test n Tune and also a Bracket? I just got line locks installed along with new ET streets and would like to get some seat time to "play". I'll pay the $70...

[12secondv6]

My rear tires are looking a lil low on tread. I'm trying to find a set of crap tires to race on. I might be gettin my hands on a pair or SLP spokes on a trade for my rims and tires and my stock tails. Either way, I'll be there with the worlds slowest modded LT1.


Um.... mine might be a contender :(

[FunkZ]

Okay so I've been to Englishtown a couple times but never to Island or Atco. IIRC you need a helmet at any NJ track, are they as lax at Island about the helmets or do we need to have a Snell M95 or better?

[NJSPEEDER]

you need a current helmet. if you don't have one they do have rental helmets there.

[FunkZ]

****, you mean they're actually gonna check to make sure it's Snell M95 or better?

I've got an M90. I realize it's out of date per NHRA rules but I'm not fast enough to need one according to NHRA either. But NJ rules say you need a helmet.

Bummer. I'm not really interested in renting.

[NJSPEEDER]

it is in your own best interest to have an up to date helmet and yes, they will check it. i think the helmet rental is only like $3 or something. totally worth it for a day of racing.

[DaSkinnyGuy]

it is in your own best interest to have an up to date helmet and yes, they will check it. i think the helmet rental is only like $3 or something. totally worth it for a day of racing.

Yea $3 or loose a life! not that big of a decision

[NJSPEEDER]

mroe like $3 or don't race. lol