2015 Racewars V Track Rental - Atco Dragway

[Blackbirdws6]

General Details: RENTAL WILL BE AT ATCO RACEWAY ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH.

This date is confirmed and the deposit has been paid. We had a great group of over 20 cars last year and I would love to see the same if not maybe a few more this year. I will likely be posting the rental details on a few other forums in the next couple weeks but I always give this group priority by letting you know first.

PLEASE PM ME FOR DEPOSIT DETAILS. I WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT THE FIRST 10 RACER DEPOSITS WITHIN THE NEXT COUPLE WEEKS.

If you have friends that would like to participate, that is not a problem but I would like for them to contact me first before sending in a deposit. Our rental group over the past 4 years have demonstrated we have experience on the track and I would like to keep it that way. I am not adverse to beginners hitting the track but I'm not looking for the guy who just got done his 900rwhp fbody build with little to no experience. Things happen of course but we are trying to keep the shenanigans to a minimum so we all have a great day.

NJFBOA - I will coordinate with Mods/Staff to see if they would like to help assist in the event like years past (no pressure guys).

Food - We will see if someone can handle the food again this year (NJBOA did last year) which included sandwiches, chips, and drinks. A reasonable contribution would be required.

LUNCH: http://www.njfboa.org/forums/showthread.php?p=922015

Photographers/Media - Since I am looking to race my car this year, I would love if others could step up and handle camera/video duty. I know we all love footage of our cars going down the strip along with those new best timeslips.

Where:
Atco Dragway
1000 Jackson Road, Atco, NJ

Rental Guidelines:

- Rental starts at 9:30AM and ends at 4:30PM
- No street tires. You must be running a drag oriented tire
- $20 non-refundable per person/car deposit required ($200 total deposit required to book the date)
- $180 balance due at the rental per person/car CASH
- 10 cars required
- Proper safety gear required
- If the weather is poor, the rental will be rescheduled.
- A complete list of rental guidelines courtesy of Atco can be found here: http://www.atcoraceway.com/track-rentals/

RACERS

BlackbirdWS6 - Brian - Paid
MDSheds_SS 1 - Joe - Paid
MDSheds_SS 2 - Paid
NJ Torque 1 - Chris - Paid - 01 Z28
NJ Torque 2 - Terry - Paid - 04 GTO
NJ Torque 3 - Not Paid
Featherburner - John - Paid - 09 G8
DadsZ28 - Paid
Vade46 - Jared - 2007 Z51 Vette - Paid
Vade46 Friend - George - 2011 CTS-V - Paid
Vade46 Friend - Dave - 2005 GTO - Paid
Vades46 Friend - Jared - 2015 Charger SP - Paid
TunedUp - Brian - 00 TA - Paid
TunedUp Friend - Melissa - 04 GTO - Paid
TunedUp Friend - Nick - 99 Camaro - Paid
Chris F - 00 Camaro - Paid
Steve - 57 Chevy - Paid
redsoxsstink - Nick - 86 Camaro - Paid
Jeff Wilson - Jeff - 02 Camaro - Not Paid


SPECTATORS

ar0ck
ThoR294
Grifter
Paul
Jersey Mike
Anthony
Jake
Mike
LTb1ow

[LTb1ow]

I wanna be spectator 3 on the grassy knoll.

[sweetbmxrider]

Might send the drone down to watch :eek:

[ar0ck]

I'm going strictly as a spectator, but if theres some incentive I'd gladly do photo, I could probably run a video set up as well, but then that limits my mobility as a photographer.

[transampete]

I'm in, may have spectators. I have a go pro hero4 silver with accessories that I've never used. I'd be willing to let someone else use it, considering I'll be running my car.

[ThoR294]

I am 100% going to spectate, not sure about my father. I am on the fence about running my car. I don't have slicks, plus, my rear would go boom if I did anyway :mrgreen:

[LTb1ow]

Want to buy a 9inch with 3.73s in it? Bought for the right price could even mean getting it installed!

[redsoxsstink]

Want to buy a 9inch with 3.73s in it? Bought for the right price could even mean getting it installed!

price?

[MDSheds_SS]

I can give you a deposit for both Cars at Island next week if that's OK.

[LTb1ow]

price?

Somewhere above 2k and below 2.5k :bertstare:

[sweetbmxrider]

price?

If you are seriously interested, pm me.

[ThoR294]

If you are seriously interested, pm me.

local 9". mmmmmmmm. sent.

[Blackbirdws6]

I'm going strictly as a spectator, but if theres some incentive I'd gladly do photo, I could probably run a video set up as well, but then that limits my mobility as a photographer.

PM sent. Thanks!

I'm in, may have spectators. I have a go pro hero4 silver with accessories that I've never used. I'd be willing to let someone else use it, considering I'll be running my car.

Great. I will email details on deposit payment.

I am 100% going to spectate, not sure about my father. I am on the fence about running my car. I don't have slicks, plus, my rear would go boom if I did anyway :mrgreen:

Got it. Get the 9" in the car and come race.

I can give you a deposit for both Cars at Island next week if that's OK.

I am recovering from back surgery (Monday) so I may or may not make the meet. I'm OK with a personal check but would prefer PayPal if you have access. Feel free to PM to discuss.

[Blackbirdws6]

Couple deposits have come in. Thank you!

Anyone else looking to join the party?

[Featherburner]

I'm in. I thought this was an understood.

[Blackbirdws6]

I'm in. I thought this was an understood.

I was hoping/figuring but never like to assume.

[WildBillyT]

I'm in. I thought this was an understood.

Diff is good now, right?

[Featherburner]

Diff is good now, right?We shall see...

[heavy_chevy29]

I was hoping to make it, but I doubt it will happen. Good luck to the guy going.

[Vade46]

Pencil me in for 3 spots, I'll send deposits once I get definites from my other friends. Same guys as the last few years.
Vade46 - 2007 Z51 Vette
Matt - 2007 ZO6 Vette
Dave - 2005 GTO

[Grifter]

I won't be racing this year but I will be spectating and taking video. I asked a few more people if they're inetersted. I will keep you posted.

Thanks for setting this up again!

[Paul Huryk]

Brian,

I will be spectating and also taking video.

[Blackbirdws6]

I won't be racing this year but I will be spectating and taking video. I asked a few more people if they're inetersted. I will keep you posted.

Thanks for setting this up again!

Sounds good!
Brian,

I will be spectating and also taking video.

Great!!

[Blackbirdws6]

List updated!

[Blackbirdws6]

Another paid racer. Nice crowd so far!

[Mike]

Gonna attempt to come spectate

[JL8Jeff]

I'm actually available this year now that I'm unemployed to come and spectate or help out if people need help. If anybody needs a hand with anything, let me know.

[Blackbirdws6]

I'm actually available this year now that I'm unemployed to come and spectate or help out if people need help. If anybody needs a hand with anything, let me know.

Looking forward to you coming out.

[BonzoHansen]

I'm actually available this year now that I'm unemployed to come and spectate or help out if people need help. If anybody needs a hand with anything, let me know.

you finally had enough huh?

[JL8Jeff]

you finally had enough huh?

Yup. :nod:

[Blackbirdws6]

List updated. Less than a month away!

[redsoxsstink]

is there a deadline to register?

[Blackbirdws6]

is there a deadline to register?

I normally shut it down around 25 or so cars or within a week or two of the rental.

[transampete]

Well I'm not sure I'm going to make it still.

this happend:
https://www.facebook.com/892031917481659/photos/pcb.1051070518244464/1051070368244479/?type=3

and

https://www.facebook.com/jen.behnke.5/videos/1190442940972666/

[sweetbmxrider]

Well I'm not sure I'm going to make it still.

this happend:
https://www.facebook.com/892031917481659/photos/pcb.1051070518244464/1051070368244479/?type=3

and

https://www.facebook.com/jen.behnke.5/videos/1190442940972666/

Is that fuel burning out the tail pipe? Or worse? :shock:

[Blackbirdws6]

Yikes! That didn't look good. I hope it is nothing too serious.

[transampete]

Is that fuel burning out the tail pipe? Or worse? :shock:

believe or not, that was flames coming out the tailpipe...

[transampete]

Yikes! That didn't look good. I hope it is nothing too serious.

thankfully the damage was located near the air intake area. track officals got to it fast. a fire extinguisher will be in the car next time.

pulling the plugs and intake tonight.

[DadsZ28]

Jesus Pete WTF! Main thing is you are ok. Did you find out what caused it? Looked pretty nasty......Mike H told me about it weds morning.

[sweetbmxrider]

Fuel noid issue?

[ThoR294]

Holy moly that was some carnage.

[transampete]

Fuel noid issue?

not worried about trouble shooting the nitrous system yet. first I need to figure out if I hurt the motor.

[transampete]

Holy moly that was some carnage.

could have been the whole car with me in it....

All considering I feel blessed.

[transampete]

Jesus Pete WTF! Main thing is you are ok. Did you find out what caused it? Looked pretty nasty......Mike H told me about it weds morning.

Pulled the plugs tonight. all looked good except #8 the ground strap was melted down. Pulling the intake next then a leak down test. we'll see...

[BonzoHansen]

Yikes!

[LTb1ow]

Things that this def make me happy to have a extinguisher behind me on the bar, glad you came out pretty well man.

[MDSheds_SS]

Dam man, sucks to see that. Under that hood was mint.. Good luck getting it back together.

[sweetbmxrider]

could have been the whole car with me in it....

All considering I feel blessed.

Amen!

[ThoR294]

could have been the whole car with me in it....

All considering I feel blessed.

No doubt dude glad you're safe!

[BonzoHansen]

club thread ie LUNCH posted: http://www.njfboa.org/forums/showthread.php?p=922015

[LTb1ow]

At current time and place, please remove me from racer list.

[Blackbirdws6]

At current time and place, please remove me from racer list.

Sadly done.

[transampete]

Leak down test results....

#1-57%
#2-83%
#3-43%
#4-63%
#5-49.5%
#6-48%
#7-70%
#8-55.5%

Checked #2 three times. Pretty sure I got it right.

So at this point I'd say I'm not going to make it. Please take me off the list.

Brian, my offer to barrow my MT pros still stands. Let me know.

[Blackbirdws6]

Leak down test results....

#1-57%
#2-83%
#3-43%
#4-63%
#5-49.5%
#6-48%
#7-70%
#8-55.5%

Checked #2 three times. Pretty sure I got it right.

So at this point I'd say I'm not going to make it. Please take me off the list.

Brian, my offer to barrow my MT pros still stands. Let me know.

Ouch that sucks man. Will you be attending to spectate? I will PM you regarding the MT pro offer.

[ThoR294]

Oh man Pete :( not fun! It was fun watching you run last year.

[transampete]

I'll see if I can make it down to spectate, but if I have work I need to make the money for the next build.

[Blackbirdws6]

I'm looking to finalize the rental racer list before the end of next week. If you have not paid the deposit by then, I will remove you from the list.

[BonzoHansen]

If you want lunch you need to let us know by Wednesday. I would think more people would want lunch. We are not bringing lunch for three people.

Let us know here if you want lunch: http://www.njfboa.org/forums/showthread.php?p=922204#post922204

[qwikz28]

Sorry guys, won't be able to spectate. Judge moved a court case to this Friday because he wanted a day off last week. Unfortunately I can't miss a court date.

[Blackbirdws6]

Weather is looking clear for Friday based on the current forecast. I will keep an eye on things of course.

***For racers, please try to arrive as early as you can so we can get the balance of the rental paid (CASH) and the paperwork completed (racer form from Atco). Bring a pen if you can so this will go quicker. I will be in a pewter 01 Yukon XL.***

[redsoxsstink]

working on a oil pressure drop during high rpm pulls.. hoping i can get this figured out by then. starting with a oil change tonight then possibly dropping the pan for further evaluation..

[redsoxsstink]

Oil pick up fell off, trans is out, pulling pan tomorrow.

[Vade46]

Anyone know which way the track is facing? Gonna have a 20+mph wind from the west. I've been trying to find out but I can't find the orientation of the track to see where that'll be coming from, hopefully it's not a straight headwind.

[sweetbmxrider]

Google satellite image = North

Hopefully the trees to the west block some of that wind :|

[LTb1ow]

What time is the racing starting?

[Blackbirdws6]

What time is the racing starting?

9:30AM. I will be calling tomorrow to make sure the track is going to be ready by then.

[Vade46]

Google satellite image = North

Hopefully the trees to the west block some of that wind :|

Ha, have you been there recently? They cleared out a huge area to the left of the track. I'm not sure what they're building but those trees are all gone. lol

[ar0ck]

Still planning on being there around 9am, looking forward to the event, all my camera batteries are charged and I'm ready to rock & roll!

[Blackbirdws6]

Still planning on being there around 9am, looking forward to the event, all my camera batteries are charged and I'm ready to rock & roll!

Great!

[sweetbmxrider]

Ha, have you been there recently? They cleared out a huge area to the left of the track. I'm not sure what they're building but those trees are all gone. lol

Last time was when new owners took over and knocked the wall down :lol:

Maybe park the tow rigs and trailers on the west side? :rofl:

[BonzoHansen]

last call to get on the lunch list

LUNCH: http://www.njfboa.org/forums/showthread.php?p=922015

[redsoxsstink]

ill be there representing third gens.. got car running last night.

[JL8Jeff]

If it's too windy, will they shut down the 1/4 and only let you run 1/8 instead or cancel altogether?

[BonzoHansen]

^^i need to order lunch in the next few minutes. should i hold off?

[Blackbirdws6]

If it's too windy, will they shut down the 1/4 and only let you run 1/8 instead or cancel altogether?

I spoke to Atco a few minutes ago and they didn't mention this. I will call back and ask but this would be a first for me.

^^i need to order lunch in the next few minutes. should i hold off?

I would order but if you want to wait, I can reconfirm once I'm out of this meeting.

[Vade46]

I was at an Etown rental once and they only let us run 1/8th because of the wind. I didn't even think about that, it was a long time ago.

[BonzoHansen]

I spoke to Atco a few minutes ago and they didn't mention this. I will call back and ask but this would be a first for me.



I would order but if you want to wait, I can reconfirm once I'm out of this meeting.



Order is placed, text me ASAP if anything changes

[Blackbirdws6]

Just got off the phone with Atco. Over 40MPH winds and they would consider something different other than the full 1/4. Forecast isn't calling for that so we are good to go.

[sweetbmxrider]

Updates??????

[JL8Jeff]

I'm not gonna make it guys so somebody is welcome to have my lunch.

[NJSPEEDER]

Updates??????


Thats what I was logging in to see. Just checked the weather and the track should really come around this afternoon. Looks like there will be a few periods that the wind will almost completely die off. Cool air and enough sun to get some temperature in the track, hope to hear some personal best results.

[sweetbmxrider]

Picssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss Meowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

[redsoxsstink]

Pics from the side of the NJTP.... Got those. Walbro died.


Thanks Mike and Brian for the moral support

[transampete]

So was the rental cancelled?????

[jeff wilson]

It was a good day. Wind wasn't a factor

[Featherburner]

No, I just got back and unloaded.

[sweetbmxrider]

Pics from the side of the NJTP.... Got those. Walbro died.


Thanks Mike and Brian for the moral support

Damn....personally not a fan of walbros. Aeromotive has been good to me. If you go for a larger sized pump, like the 340 series, make sure you upgrade the wiring throughout, including in the tank. I melted my stock wiring :-x

[Blackbirdws6]

Pics from the side of the NJTP.... Got those. Walbro died.


Thanks Mike and Brian for the moral support

Hope you get back home shortly (or are home by now). Congrats on the new best.

So was the rental cancelled?????

The rental was not cancelled. It was a good day but we did have 5 or so folks not show up. We had 17 cars racing so all in all, it was a good day.

It was a good day. Wind wasn't a factor

Thanks for coming out. Hope you had a good time.

No, I just got back and unloaded.

Thanks for coming as well. Car looked great and ran well as always.

[LTb1ow]

Had fun spectating and watching today, another great rental BLS!

[Blackbirdws6]

Please post pics/vids/results in this thread: http://www.njfboa.org/forums/showthread.php?p=922360#post922360

[Blackbirdws6]

Had fun spectating and watching today, another great rental BLS!

Glad you could make it out! Thanks for the help with the car as well. Next year hopefully your car will be there. I won't be able to touch your ET at the moment but I will have fun making noise and making you nervous in the other lane.

[Featherburner]

Who ever has Taylor's number, give him a call and tell him his driverside brake light is out.

[sweetbmxrider]

Who ever has Taylor's number, give him a call and tell him his driverside brake light is out.

:lol: Texted him on the drive back. He wasn't too enthusiastic about it

[ar0ck]

Had an awesome time Gentleman, great weather & good company. A+ event Brian.

[NJSPEEDER]

Saw your pics on Facebook Alex, great shots as always.

[Blackbirdws6]

Had an awesome time Gentleman, great weather & good company. A+ event Brian.

Glad you could make it. Pics look great and can't wait for the vids. Will we be able to see the pics without "PROOF" across them or do we need to buy? I don't mind either way but just curious.

[ar0ck]

I'm still tweaking the website, its been a while since i've used smug mug. Hopefully by the end of today I'll have it all straightened out.

[Blackbirdws6]

I'm still tweaking the website, its been a while since i've used smug mug. Hopefully by the end of today I'll have it all straightened out.

Sweet. Thanks!

[ar0ck]

Okay, the site has been adjusted and if anyone is interested in ordering prints you would be helping me out, the website I use; SmugMug does an awesome job and will print and ship directly to you.

[Blackbirdws6]

Thanks for the edit and I will be sure to pick some of these up.