Possible drag racing event on a runway!

[CALL911]

Well, its still not official yet, but a few guys on base here at McGuire are finalizing the paper work, and the approval to have a drag raccing event on the runway later this summer! From my contact, it sounds like it is only a matter of time before this is approved. Not sure yet if it will only be open to military personell, or to the public. I will keep everyone up to date as more info comes out.

http://i11.tinypic.com/33zcnb6.jpg

[WildBillyT]

Cool! I wonder if we could get PINKS to come out....

[CALL911]

Cool! I wonder if we could get PINKS to come out....

I doubt it. From what I understand, we are lucky to have this event at all (although again, it looks promising so far). I highly doubt they will let it get that big.

[Jersey_TA]

Keep me posted :)

[1_Hot_SOM_WS6]

Thats pretty crazy :-P

[wgripp]

I'll definitely go. Just make sure it's before 28 May, because the USAF is sending me to Maxwell AFB.

[SteveR]

Thats awesome! Too bad Fastbird isnt around, he'd be up for it. I'll definately be around for that.

[BonzoHansen]

That pic rules!


My pops was stationed at Lakehurst for years with the Navy Reserve. He says the runway there was the biggest one they had (at that time at least, we're going back 30 years), like 1 mile or something. We also could have run slalom in the huge blimb hangars.


Oh yeah, McGuire open house is May 12-13, for us civilian types.

[ChickenLittle]

that would be great if it could happen

[NJSPEEDER]

Cool! I wonder if we could get PINKS to come out....

oh christ i hope not.

[ShowtimeSteeleLS1SS]

"would you agree that you lost that race" Christianson

"Yeah you gave him 20 lengths" Me lol
yeah i would def be in

[SteveR]

I vote Jersey TA vs. KC-10 ::D:

[BigAls87Z28]

I dont know if they will open it to the public? With all the homeland crap, im surprised they would let anyone on to the base.

[Bandit]

I dont know if they will open it to the public? With all the homeland crap, im surprised they would let anyone on to the base.


I agree, they would need to run a background checks and inspect every inch of the cars. Would take to much time and cost to much.

I bet it would be for for armed force people only.

[BonzoHansen]

Oh yeah, McGuire open house is May 12-13, for us civilian types.

I dont know if they will open it to the public? With all the homeland crap, im surprised they would let anyone on to the base.

http://www.305services.com/main/airshow07/

[CALL911]

Thats awesome! Too bad Fastbird isnt around, he'd be up for it. I'll definately be around for that.

I agree, they would need to run a background checks and inspect every inch of the cars. Would take to much time and cost to much.

I bet it would be for for armed force people only.

Well, no word on the date yet. I was just told "this summer sometime". As for who it would be open to, there has not been a final word given on that either. I wouldn't be concerned with thinking if you are a civilian you can't get in for something like this. As posted above, they will be letting thousands in for the air show in May (with no passes, or background checks). Its just going to depend on what they decide.

Fastbird is at Scott now, however his APS C5 is still on the east coast in CT. The APS kit is in, however he is still waiting on it to be tuned, and then he'll have to wait till he can get a chance to come back out here and get it. If this event happens early this summer, he might end up breaking it in on the runway.

I'll keep everyone posted as more info for this comes available.

[Untamed]

I think the bigger jet runways are over 8000 ft long. They are for commercial / international airports. I used to do touch-n-go's in Ft Lauderdale flying a Cessna 152. It was like landing a paper airplane on a long driveway - pavement as far as the eye can see.

I'm also skeptical about allowing any sizable number of civilians on an Air Base, unless they were immediate familyu cheering on the AFB guys doing the driving.

[Jersey_TA]

Yeah, I'll definitely be doing this :)

[Jersey_TA]

I vote Jersey TA vs. KC-10 ::D:

LOL Hmmmmm

[Bandit]

I would think AF base concerns maybe

EMT- ambulance on site
Tow Truck
Clean Up- in case oil down of runway and who will pay for all the above.

Release waivers saying the AF base is not liable for any injuries or damages to those running and watching.

[CALL911]

I think the bigger jet runways are over 8000 ft long. They are for commercial / international airports. I used to do touch-n-go's in Ft Lauderdale flying a Cessna 152. It was like landing a paper airplane on a long driveway - pavement as far as the eye can see.

I'm also skeptical about allowing any sizable number of civilians on an Air Base, unless they were immediate familyu cheering on the AFB guys doing the driving.

I would think AF base concerns maybe

EMT- ambulance on site
Tow Truck
Clean Up- in case oil down of runway and who will pay for all the above.

Release waivers saying the AF base is not liable for any injuries or damages to those running and watching.

McGuire has two runways. The main one will probably be the one being used for this event, and it is 10,000 ft. As stated before, it hasn't been stated yet wheather it will be for military personell only, or if it will be open to the public. McGuire has opened several other events to the public, and I fail to see why this event would be any different, but it is theirs to say wheather they will open it to civilians or not. (more to come obviously)

The only way this event would go down, is if everyone signed their life and their car away with the waiver's. This isn't anything different than when you sign a form to go race at Atco or any other dragstrip though. I'm sure the paramedics and fire dept. on base will have to be there as well.

This drag racing event on McGuire's runway has actually happened in the past. Granted it has been more than a few years ago, but none the less it has actually happened before. Just something to keep in mind.

BTW, Jersey T/A, if you or anyone else has seen drag or street cars vs fighter jets taking off, you should know just about any sports car would slaughter a jet in the 1/4 mile. Now taking into consideration that the KC-10's minimum takeoff weight is almost 400,000 lbs compared to the much higher powered to weight ratio fighter, and.... you get the idea :mrgreen:

[BonzoHansen]

That is why carriers have those cool slingshots. :)

[Jersey_TA]

BTW, Jersey T/A, if you or anyone else has seen drag or street cars vs fighter jets taking off, you should know just about any sports car would slaughter a jet in the 1/4 mile. Now taking into consideration that the KC-10's minimum takeoff weight is almost 400,000 lbs compared to the much higher powered to weight ratio fighter, and.... you get the idea :mrgreen:

Oh I know lol :) The T/A isn't scared about racing any jet stationed at Mcguire ;) I've seen a bunch of other cars vs. fighters though.

[SteveR]

hmm.....

jets vs. cars..... jets vs cars..... jetsvscars...... jetcars! yes!

[Jersey_TA]

LOL

[Knipps]

hmm.....

jets vs. cars..... jets vs cars..... jetsvscars...... jetcars! yes!

:werd:

[Tru2Chevy]

Did someone say jetcars?

http://www.ronpatrickstuff.com/images/AB12_15_05copy.jpg

- Justin

[Knipps]

Did someone say jetcars?

http://www.ronpatrickstuff.com/images/AB12_15_05copy.jpg

- Justin

funny how it's not going anywhere though.

[bubba428]

HAHA its got a high power suck valve

[Tru2Chevy]

funny how it's not going anywhere though.

The brakes are on.....

- Justin

[Knipps]

The brakes are on.....

- Justin

yes but i want to see 4 disc brakes hold that thing at a dead stop with the engine going like that

edit:// looked at the guy's site and it looks pretty cool i just don't understand how he's able to hold it :shrug:

[Bandit]

yes but i want to see 4 disc brakes hold that thing at a dead stop with the engine going like that

edit:// looked at the guy's site and it looks pretty cool i just don't understand how he's able to hold it :shrug:


Have you seen jet cars? not like they have monster brakes. Jet cars do the same thing lite the system and warm it up and test the jet. They put on a great show on the start line.

now what I dont see is a chute... now that maybe a problem when he wants to slow down.

[WildBillyT]

Have you seen jet cars? not like they have monster brakes. Jet cars do the same thing lite the system and warm it up and test the jet. They put on a great show on the start line.

now what I dont see is a chute... now that maybe a problem when he wants to slow down.

I do believe that the engine in the pic is not at wide open throttle so it doesn't have maximum thrust right now.

[Fastbird]

Thats awesome! Too bad Fastbird isnt around, he'd be up for it. I'll definately be around for that.

First, this is some mothereffing horse dookie. OF COURSE it would happen right AFTER I leave.

SteveR, PM sent. :D

I'm happy though, I have my temple. :mrgreen:
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Purple%20Car/DSCN3215.jpg

[Jersey_TA]

First, this is some mothereffing horse dookie. OF COURSE it would happen right AFTER I leave.

SteveR, PM sent. :D

I'm happy though, I have my temple. :mrgreen:
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Purple%20Car/DSCN3215.jpg

Yeah F you and your stationed an hour from my hometown attitude :( lol j/k

[Fastbird]

Yeah F you and your stationed an hour from my hometown attitude :( lol j/k

:mrgreen: Feel free to swing by next time you're in town. I'll have a cold one waiting for ya!

[Jersey_TA]

:mrgreen: Feel free to swing by next time you're in town. I'll have a cold one waiting for ya!

Might have to take ya up on that. My leave is scheduled from august 6th-31st. Oh and our annual cookout/street shoot-out is on the saturday after the 6th. ;) I missed last years because the T/A was down, but they had some low 10 sec cars there. I think 50+ cars showed. It's a really awesome time. We started it about 6 years ago and it's just gotten bigger. All the racing is done on back country roads(no traffic) and the local cop/security gaurd doesn't come on shift until 6 pm ;) The last time my T/A made it I raced a twin turbo Fox body and barely beat him 3 out of 4 times. The year before that i raced my buddy's shop twin turbo C5 making 550. All the dig runs I won because his traction was non-existent, but our 35 punch run was retarded. at 90 he had 5+ cars on me. I just shut down.....he shut down at 180 = damn

[5.7TA]

Dude I've always wondered if they would let us do this 8-)

Keep us posted bro and I will show up.

[CALL911]

First, this is some mothereffing horse dookie. OF COURSE it would happen right AFTER I leave.

SteveR, PM sent. :D

I'm happy though, I have my temple. :mrgreen:
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Purple%20Car/DSCN3215.jpg

You need to update your sig :nod: Have you been keeping the oil off the new concrete?

[5.7TA]

and what a nice temple it is.

congrads


do you have an idol dedicated to the T/A :!:

[CALL911]

and what a nice temple it is.

congrads


do you have an idol dedicated to the T/A :!:

If you are refferring to his black one, then "yes". Its his Toyota Celica, and his Corvette he sold it for :-P

Just messin' with ya man, you know I had to. :mrgreen:

[Fastbird]

It's an LT1, you KNOW there's no stopping the oil flow. Actually, I'm in talks with a local place about doing an epoxy floor in the entire garage. I'm hoping to have that done BEFORE I swap motors. I'm just trying to figure out if the $3K price is going to be worth it from a resale standpoint.

Jersey, I'd love to check out that meet this year. I don't have to worry about going TDY except for the NCOA at some point while I'm here. Tell you what, you can race MY vette this year!! :lol:

[Jersey_TA]

It's an LT1, you KNOW there's no stopping the oil flow. Actually, I'm in talks with a local place about doing an epoxy floor in the entire garage. I'm hoping to have that done BEFORE I swap motors. I'm just trying to figure out if the $3K price is going to be worth it from a resale standpoint.

Jersey, I'd love to check out that meet this year. I don't have to worry about going TDY except for the NCOA at some point while I'm here. Tell you what, you can race MY vette this year!! :lol:

LOL I have to start saving up for gas money now to drive the T/A home lol. It's an awesome time trust me.

[Jersey_TA]

and what a nice temple it is.

congrads


do you have an idol dedicated to the T/A :!:

If you want a heart attack, ask him how much he paid for it ;) You will be shocked. Definitely jealous man. Nice house.

[Fastbird]

No need to ask, it was $225K. Got it under value though because it was a foreclosure. I love the midwest.

[Jersey_TA]

No need to ask, it was $225K. Got it under value though because it was a foreclosure. I love the midwest.

That will jsut about pay off a double wide here in NJ LOL

[5.7TA]

Yeah if the DoubleWide has no electric or water hookups :nod:

[Jersey_TA]

Yeah if the DoubleWide has no electric or water hookups :nod:

LOL

[Fastbird]

You know what's funny though?? We've had a motherf-er of a time selling our Townhouse in Sicklerville. It's 1600SF, 3 br 2 1/2 bathrooms, full basement, 1 car garage, vaulted to 17' living room ceiling, ALL appliances included (fridge, washer, dryer, range, dishwasher, microwave), home warranty included, new carpet and laminate floor, and fresh paint, end unit and corner lot with no association fees. Reasonable priced at $205K and it's been on the market now since December, and we just had to negotiate the hell out of a lowball offer to get a contract that we deemed acceptable. We're taking $200k flat for it, but we're a little displeased but were facing have to pay two mortgages next month, so we were in a bind.

[BonzoHansen]

Market is tough around here lately. Lady across the street is selling her house, nice little house. Good starter or empty nester house. She can't get a bite with looking at.

[98tadriver]

I would think AF base concerns maybe

EMT- ambulance on site
Tow Truck
Clean Up- in case oil down of runway and who will pay for all the above.

Release waivers saying the AF base is not liable for any injuries or damages to those running and watching.


sounds good! im in!!
we shouldnt have to worry about oil cleanup as long as no rotary powered cars come to the event

[Jersey_TA]

OH MY GOD!!!!! One of our Chief's came in and asked if I just heard Colonel(don't remember his name) take a pass down the runway in his 550 hp Saleen mustang!!!!!!!!!!!! I was like NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I missed it. WTF. I asked him if he wanted to race. I have the trans am here tonight. NOOOOOOOOOOOO I wanted to go too lol. Damn it :mrgreen:

[1_Hot_SOM_WS6]

OH MY GOD!!!!! One of our Chief's came in and asked if I just heard Colonel(don't remember his name) take a pass down the runway in his 550 hp Saleen mustang!!!!!!!!!!!! I was like NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I missed it. WTF. I asked him if he wanted to race. I have the trans am here tonight. NOOOOOOOOOOOO I wanted to go too lol. Damn it :mrgreen:

I guess that doesnt count as street racing? :shrug:

[Jersey_TA]

I guess that doesnt count as street racing? :shrug:

Not if its on the runway lol ;)

[1_Hot_SOM_WS6]

Not if its on the runway lol ;)

Damn it! I am jealous! I wanna drive down the runway! :lol:

[Jersey_TA]

Damn it! I am jealous! I wanna drive down the runway! :lol:

Me too...BADLY. Everyone on the ramp would be watching lol.

[CALL911]

Well, I am back in Indiana right now getting my Z, so I haven't been around to ask about further updates. However in another couple of weeks I should have talked to my contact and hopefully will have an update for everyone.

[Jersey_TA]

Well, I am back in Indiana right now getting my Z, so I haven't been around to ask about further updates. However in another couple of weeks I should have talked to my contact and hopefully will have an update for everyone.

Awesome, welcome back Ben. Hopefully it's yes you can and here is the date LOL.

[CALL911]

I'm back in "Indiana" right now. I won't be back in Jersey for another week or two. Then I will be able to get ahold of my contact and ask how things are going. Don't worry, I'll keep everyone up to date as things progress.

[Jersey_TA]

I'm back in "Indiana" right now. I won't be back in Jersey for another week or two. Then I will be able to get ahold of my contact and ask how things are going. Don't worry, I'll keep everyone up to date as things progress.

lol i must have been tired when I wrote that lol

[Fastbird]

OH MY GOD!!!!! One of our Chief's came in and asked if I just heard Colonel(don't remember his name) take a pass down the runway in his 550 hp Saleen mustang!!!!!!!!!!!! I was like NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I missed it. WTF. I asked him if he wanted to race. I have the trans am here tonight. NOOOOOOOOOOOO I wanted to go too lol. Damn it :mrgreen:

That was probably Lt. Col Berner......red 05+ Saleen??? It's only rated at 420 HP and I don't believe he's worked on it yet. Ugly as sin though.

[Jersey_TA]

That was probably Lt. Col Berner......red 05+ Saleen??? It's only rated at 420 HP and I don't believe he's worked on it yet. Ugly as sin though.

I want to run him in the worst way lol

[CALL911]

Well, I checked back with my contact yesterday. Unfortunatly, I have nothing new to report. He still hasn't heard anything, so its still in the works I guess.

Just reporting that theres nothing to report. But I did check for everyone :)

[Jersey_TA]

Well, I checked back with my contact yesterday. Unfortunatly, I have nothing new to report. He still hasn't heard anything, so its still in the works I guess.

Just reporting that theres nothing to report. But I did check for everyone :)

LOL werd. I hope they approve it.