Sep 2015 Meet - Sun 9/27 Island Dragway **new date**

[BonzoHansen]

Come hang out at Island, do some racing, whatever you want!

When: Sunday 9/27/15. **new date**
Time: Track opens at 1; racing 3-8

Where: Island Dragway
20 Island Rd
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
Map (https://maps.google.com/maps?safe=off&client=firefox-a&channel=rcs&q=20+Island+Rd+Great+Meadows,+NJ+07838&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x89c3810686008607:0x69cc20baad879c7b,20+Isl and+Rd,+Great+Meadows,+NJ+07838&gl=us&ei=yXQVUq-SL47G9gSSmoHgBw&ved=0CCsQ8gEwAA)

Admission fees: $40 to race; $15 for spectators

Meet Coordinator: Jersey Mike, who should be in and around the end of the grandstand starting around 12.


Jersey Mike
tcbnj (maybe)
LS1ow
97camaro
Punkmaster 98 (maybe)
MDSheds_SS (maybe)
qwikz28 + 1
The_Bishop
The3lite
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[tcbnj]

Do you know why Island has this listed for this Saturday, Sept 5?

[BonzoHansen]

that is not our meet.

[Jersey Mike]

Do you know why Island has this listed for this Saturday, Sept 5?

Tom, from my understanding, Island has renamed the annual F-Body Nationals to The F-Body Fall Fling.
Typically, we will host our meet there in conjuction with this, but being that Island has scheduled the Fling for Labor Day Weekend, we felt it best to not host a meet that day & not bypass any scheduling conflicts members may have with the holiday weekend.

For that reason, the NJFBOA September 2015 meet will instead be on Saturday, 9/12/2015 at Island Dragway.

This gives us a little more time to spread the word amongst our friends, while also not having to choose between our vacation plans and a club meet.


I hope to see you there! (I'm leaving from Wayne myself, should you want to cruise over in tandom)

[tcbnj]

thanks for the clarification Mike, because Labor Day weekend is late this year, there are a lot of car and non-car events going on this weekend

I'll let you know mid-week on my being available on Sept 12. Right now I have to be in Montclair at 4 PM

[LS1ow]

I should be in attendance

[FlyingDutchman]

I'll be there to race

[Punkmaster 98]

oooo tempting

[MDSheds_SS]

Going to see if I can get both Camaros up there for a good day of racing. Maybe even get my brothers car up there too.

[Jersey Mike]

I should be in attendance

Why would you say that? Now no one's going to come. :facepalm:

[qwikz28]

Should be there with my cousin Ben. Both racing, naturally.

[The_Bishop]

I'll most likely show up to hang out a while. My drag radials qualify for QQ plates, need new ones.

[The3lite]

I'll be there and will be racing!

[xrelapse13]

I'll be there.

What aer we doing if it rains?

[BonzoHansen]

not sure about that

[IROCZman15]

oh damn, I sooo wish I could go to this, but I have a bachelor party out in PA that day/night. would love to run the car at Island this year though. finished the NOS wet kit a few weeks ago and have been trying to find free time to make some passes. have fun though guys.

[BonzoHansen]

Rain date: Sunday, 9/27/15

[Jersey Mike]

oh damn, I sooo wish I could go to this, but I have a bachelor party out in PA that day/night. would love to run the car at Island this year though. finished the NOS wet kit a few weeks ago and have been trying to find free time to make some passes. have fun though guys.

You may have a 2nd chance if it rains, as expected...

[thehazguy]

Have to work the 12th and 19th. Family party on the 27th. Too many weekend conflicts this year. One reason I decided to run Friday nights.

[BonzoHansen]

We are moving to the rain date

[ThoR294]

put me in for maybe... need to see what my car can do with headers. Didn't even notice it was today... good thing it rained!!!!!!!! I need to run my car lol.

[Jersey Mike]

So, as you're all aware, we postponed this due to the poor weather conditions & pushed it to the rain date of Sunday, 09/27/15. With that said, I hope this turns out to be a big success. Last year's "2014 Island Meet" was rained out & even the Rain Date got rained out! So, we're crossing our fingers that mother nature cooperates this year & we can get as good an EVEN BETTER showing of club support than we did the year before last!

For reference, here's a link to some pics from the 2013 meet that I took--(the images have since been re-sized back to their original ENORMOUS x ENORMOUS size. Be ready to scroll. Click at your own risk) http://www.njfboa.org/forums/showpost.php?p=890965&postcount=149


I think we had about 40 people, in all, come out for this event the last time we had it. And if memory serves me right, something like 25 members that drove out for a day of hanging out, showing their cars & some for racing!
http://www.njfboa.org/forums/showthread.php?t=63853


So... Who's in!? :drive::burnout:

[Punkmaster 98]

i should be there

[ar0ck]

Guess its time to run the Honda.

[ThoR294]

Guess its time to run the Honda.

Is your bike "track ready"? I can't run my VFR because it doesn't have all the track stuff on it and I really don't want to do that to it lol

[ar0ck]

Is your bike "track ready"? I can't run my VFR because it doesn't have all the track stuff on it and I really don't want to do that to it lol

I'm looking through the NHRA rule book, and I don't see anything that would restrict me from running it as is, unless Melissa can clarify something track specific, because I don't think i'm running faster than 10.9.

[TaKid455]

The new bike would be fun to run. Should be around 10 so I'll need to check the rules.

[ThoR294]

I'm looking through the NHRA rule book, and I don't see anything that would restrict me from running it as is, unless Melissa can clarify something track specific, because I don't think i'm running faster than 10.9.

I was told you need like a chain guard and kill switch to run any bike regardless of speed. I really want to run my bike.

[ar0ck]

I was told you need like a chain guard and kill switch to run any bike regardless of speed. I really want to run my bike.

Motorcycles 10.99 (*6.99) seconds or quicker must be equipped with a positive ignition cutoff switch attached to the rider with a lanyard. OEM cutoff permitted in place of lanyard.

CHAIN AND/OR BELT GUARDS
Mandatory. Must have front and rear chain guards to cover the width and at least the top run to the centerline of the sprocket of any chains or belts. The clutch assembly must have at least half of the side surface covered. The guards should be .060-inch steel or 1/8-inch aluminum unless otherwise stock equipped and be securely mounted.

Your bike should have the shield over the front sprocket, and the factory chain guide cover covers the top of the chain.

Maybe its different on older bikes, but my 2008 is all OEM.

[ThoR294]

Thanks for that info. so I can run my bike!

Does your bike have some OEM cutoff that takes place of the lanyard?

[ar0ck]

Thanks for that info. so I can run my bike!

Does your bike have some OEM cutoff that takes place of the lanyard?

I'm pretty sure all modern bikes do, the cut-off is just the red switch on your right side.

[ThoR294]

I'm pretty sure all modern bikes do, the cut-off is just the red switch on your right side.

Thought you need a tether

http://www.mpsracing.com/products/MPS/hc01.asp

like that.

Also, what about gear? I have a full padded suit (not leather). sigh... bikes have so many regulations lol

[ar0ck]

Thought you need a tether

http://www.mpsracing.com/products/MPS/hc01.asp

like that.

Also, what about gear? I have a full padded suit (not leather). sigh... bikes have so many regulations lol

Eh I have onesie, so I'm good :lol: depending on how fast you are determines the clothing.

[ThoR294]

Eh I have onesie, so I'm good :lol: depending on how fast you are determines the clothing.

lmao. alright, so if im not feeling solid about my car, ill bring the bike and hope they let me go!

[xrelapse13]

Looks like i'm out.

[IROCZman15]

looks like im IN. I am not working that day and live nearby to the track and havent been to a club meet since Duke Island park in July

can someone clarify this for me or else I'll call island.....

I was recently at a car show and speaking to a dude about running my car at island. I have a helmet obviously, but he said that now, since I have a nitrous setup on the car, I'm required to have a fire jacket and or fire suit. Anyone have any insight on this? I'm only running the 100 shot, but it is a wet kit. I do have a pressure blow-down valve/tube exiting the underside of the car.

[sweetbmxrider]

Yup, power adder requires fire jacket as per NHRA.

[Jersey Mike]

Bump bump for more views. I want to see you old & new faces next week!

[IROCZman15]

fire jacket ordered and has arrived. should be good to go. add me to the list as IN on post #1

[Jersey Mike]

Working real hard on a surprise for those in attendance!! :mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen:

[Jersey Mike]

Sunday temps are looking to be pretty good! Upper 60s!

[WSex]

I'm going I think
Either taking my lemons car or my s4

[ThoR294]

Should be good!!!

[L695speed]

Hmmmm, seems I have some options for Sunday. I really shouldn't burn up what is left of my rears.... No, I really shouldn't. Probably gonna burn them up anyway. We'll see. I never could get that car to hook with the manual anyway.

I wonder if :nick: will show.....

[Jersey Mike]

https://moviewriternyu.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/annie.jpg

[ThoR294]

According to their website its import vs domestic????

[Jersey Mike]

According to their website its import vs domestic????

As per Melissa at Island, Sunday 9/27 there is a rental, so she can't guarantee us our own lane or anything like that. However, we can run our cars if we want to.
You're representing 'Merida boys! :lol:

[ThoR294]

great. track is going to be closed half the day from honduhs blowing up zzzzzzzzzzz

[L695speed]

If I go, I may pop in later. Going to Easton to take care of a couple things, may stop by with a friend on the way back, if anyone will be there til 8.

And Mike, what is with the creepy ginger kid? LOL!

[Jersey Mike]

And Mike, what is with the creepy ginger kid? LOL!

:bertstare: Annie? Tomorrow? C'monnn!

[ThoR294]

also, according to site, racing starts from 12-6, not 3 to 6 :bertstare:

[L695speed]

LOL. Still had to look it up but yeah I get the reference now. If people are gonna be running all day/night, and I get done in Easton within a reasonable time frame, I'll drop by and say hello with the daily. Thought about taking the GTA but we're taking a diff down, and other parts, and I want the radio working dammit. Of course there could be a last second change. But I'm feeling a little lazy with a messed up shoulder.

[Jersey Mike]

I'm here now. As is Creeper. Just spotted Dave (IrocZMan15)

[ThoR294]

Leaving soon. Left helmet at home. Oops

[The_Bishop]

Be there soon. Getting off to a slow start today, work was a bit busy last night.

[Jersey Mike]

Most of you have my number, but for those who don't come and say hi! If you're looking for me, I'll probably be next to the obscenely-tall dutch guy. :rofl:

[ThoR294]

I'm here about to run let's see who gets a hot dog

[Jersey Mike]

I'm here about to run let's see who gets a hot dog

In the bike or Bird? Dave is running his red 87. The rest of us are hanging out in the stands

[ThoR294]

In the bike or Bird? Dave is running his red 87. The rest of us are hanging out in the stands

Bird. I finally ran lol. Jeeze. 13.99 lll

[Featherburner]

Bird. I finally ran lol. Jeeze. 13.99 lll

Let's see the slip.

[The_Bishop]

http://spxus.imageg.net/SPXNA_38/pimg/pSPXNA-MS314_Black_main_v275.jpg

There's a slip.

[L695speed]

Tried to stop by, by the time I got there, it was empty. Literally empty. Got there a lil before 7. But I was gonna ask if I could see if you guys were there before I did anything. Didn't have to. And LMAO at the slip Bishop.

[Jersey Mike]

I snagged a few pictures earlier in the day. But Jake & a few others got the "end of the day" shots. Post your pics!

Link to the couple of pics I took. If someone has the time to embed them, that'd be great!

http://imgur.com/a/1OXeA

[FlyingDutchman]

http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac128/joshmtanis/Mobile%20Uploads/20150927_140745_zps3tnyggew.jpg (http://s892.photobucket.com/user/joshmtanis/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150927_140745_zps3tnyggew.jpg.html)

*http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac128/joshmtanis/Mobile%20Uploads/20150927_142247_zpstbmollhb.jpg (http://s892.photobucket.com/user/joshmtanis/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150927_142247_zpstbmollhb.jpg.html)

*http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac128/joshmtanis/Mobile%20Uploads/20150927_140958_zpskanwy799.jpg (http://s892.photobucket.com/user/joshmtanis/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150927_140958_zpskanwy799.jpg.html)

*http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac128/joshmtanis/Mobile%20Uploads/20150927_161527_zpscyxeid8m.jpg (http://s892.photobucket.com/user/joshmtanis/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150927_161527_zpscyxeid8m.jpg.html)

*http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac128/joshmtanis/Mobile%20Uploads/20150927_175520_zpsfurwz5je.jpg (http://s892.photobucket.com/user/joshmtanis/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150927_175520_zpsfurwz5je.jpg.html)

[qwikz28]

Next time, I will pass tech.

Nice meeting you guys yesterday. Looking forward to hanging at the next meet.

[ar0ck]

Nice turn out, and it was a beautiful day out. I didn't get back from camping in time, I was burnt out!

[IROCZman15]

I took some photos throughout the day. almost all of them were with my old Iphone 4, so the quality is not that great. The group shots at the end were with a better quality Nikon camera, but the sunlight was just awful at that time of day. I know that bishop, creeper, and a few other club members were on hand and had their cars there too, earlier, but I wasn't able to get over to that lawn area and grab photos at that time...

Photos are in this album, but I will post a few of them here as images

https://www.flickr.com/photos/123927173@N02/albums/72157656910909443


crap, I cant figure out how to get the url link from flickr, I'll have to upload them onto photobucket later. sorry guys. standby. just use the link above for the full album for now

https://flic.kr/p/ygtG6z

https://www.flickr.com/photos/123927173@N02/21799652175/in/album-72157656910909443/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/123927173@N02/21178568863/in/album-72157656910909443/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/123927173@N02/21787874712/in/album-72157656910909443/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/123927173@N02/21773496886/in/album-72157656910909443/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/123927173@N02/21787877112/in/album-72157656910909443/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/123927173@N02/21787873862/in/album-72157656910909443/
hellcat.. I ran against it, miserably...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/123927173@N02/21612730609/in/album-72157656910909443/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/123927173@N02/21611769898/in/album-72157656910909443/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/123927173@N02/21611771028/in/album-72157656910909443/



I had a good time at the event for sure, but ran like crap. Aside from not having run this car on any track in about 8 years, and being worn out from working steady nightshifts for 2 months in a row.. my head was not focused. I was missing shift points, bad reaction times, etc. Also wanted to go a little easy as to not break the 10 bolt. Was running street tires (nitto 555). My rear suspension setup felt pretty well setup and I only spun once out of the hole as far as I could tell. My e.t. times were about a fully second slower than I had expected N/A and also a full second slower than I expected with the nitrous 100 shot. I'll post slips later, I'm at work now and only uploaded photos of the event last night, didnt take any of the slips. Theres a medium sized list of issues that I plan on straightening out over the winter (MSD6AL box, blaster coil, higher volume fuel pump, learning to really smartly read spark plugs, exernal transmission cooler, possibly bigger injectors, nitrous bottle heater, etc) but I plan on getting back out to Island at least once more before it is closed for the winter hand hope to hit a number I can be happy with.


also, if anyone took any photos or videos of me running or burnouts or anything, please either post them here or email them to me directly. martin.dave3@gmail.com

thanks.

[FlyingDutchman]

Irocz man and myself:

https://youtu.be/Ksg0-_xoW9k


th3lite (Chase) vs a caddy:

https://youtu.be/uW4FXg_LB4c