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Re: Mopars at the strip 2015 rollcall and info
[Re: dragnduster]
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02/15/15 10:47 PM
02/15/15 10:47 PM
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Sac, CA, USA
ntstlgl1970
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I'm thinking of trying the True Street Challenge this year with my 72 Dart. Has any of you every tried that and what was your thoughts on it?
I did true street last year and it was fun. I won't make it this year - we did willow springs, spring fling then vegas last year, but two weeks between shows kills doing both this year.
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Re: Mopars at the strip 2015 rollcall and info
[Re: Just-a-dart]
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02/15/15 10:59 PM
02/15/15 10:59 PM
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Utah
dragnduster
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I did it in 07 it was fun.
Send in you pictures now, I don't know when the cut off is.
Thanks for the info. How many and what types of pictures do they want? I'll have to figure who I send them to. How far is the cruise you go on?
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Re: Mopars at the strip 2015 rollcall and info
[Re: dragnduster]
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02/15/15 11:34 PM
02/15/15 11:34 PM
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ntstlgl1970
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I did it in 07 it was fun.
Send in you pictures now, I don't know when the cut off is.
Thanks for the info. How many and what types of pictures do they want? I'll have to figure who I send them to. How far is the cruise you go on?
I think I sent about 5 pictures, not sure on what they want. I would email mopar muscle and ask. Randy Bolig is not there anymore so not sure how it is going to be run this year. There was no cruise portion last year since Randy had to do the whole thing by himself. He said in previous years they would have 2-3 people helping him.
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Re: Mopars at the strip 2015 rollcall and info
[Re: wyoming]
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02/16/15 12:02 AM
02/16/15 12:02 AM
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dragnduster
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Dave, that's a good looking Dart, didn't know you had that? How long have you owned it?
Hey Glenn good to hear from you, it's been quite awhile. Have had that Dart since 1988, it's one I built for my father to race and when he got to old to do it anymore I decided to make it a street car again. Just a mild 360 motor but still fun to drive. How are things back east for you?
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Re: Mopars at the strip 2015 rollcall and info
[Re: ntstlgl1970]
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02/16/15 12:04 AM
02/16/15 12:04 AM
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dragnduster
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I did it in 07 it was fun.
Send in you pictures now, I don't know when the cut off is.
Thanks for the info. How many and what types of pictures do they want? I'll have to figure who I send them to. How far is the cruise you go on?
I think I sent about 5 pictures, not sure on what they want. I would email mopar muscle and ask. Randy Bolig is not there anymore so not sure how it is going to be run this year. There was no cruise portion last year since Randy had to do the whole thing by himself. He said in previous years they would have 2-3 people helping him.
Thanks for the info, I will do some more looking into it. Sounds like a nice change of pace from playing with the race car.
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Re: Mopars at the strip 2015 rollcall and info
[Re: dragnduster]
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02/16/15 01:03 AM
02/16/15 01:03 AM
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Keith Richards
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I'm thinking of trying the True Street Challenge this year with my 72 Dart. Has any of you every tried that and what was your thoughts on it?
I got in with the '72 RR back in '06 or so when it had a 505 in it and ran mid 12's on greasy radial T/A.s . I had bought a set of 275 drag radials and was hoping to lower that and 2 days before we left I had what I thought were Cam issue's so through the Challenger in the trailer instead, sign up the worst they can do is not pick you. I believe they are looking for a assortment of different cars and hopefully yours will fit in for them it looks great!
Al, last year had a long talk with Phil twice and really was fired up to go to both this and Spring Fling but with just 2 estimators/ General Superintendents were I work compared to 4 years back we are super busy with deadlines now so sometimes I can slip away others I can't, would rather do MATS solely do to a combination of the Mopar thing and 1/4 mile racing as my on track insurance no longer covers 1/8 mile which SF has changed too.
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Re: Mopars at the strip 2015 rollcall and info
[Re: Jeepmon]
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02/16/15 01:09 AM
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Keith Richards
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With your talent Keith.. you're sure to go rounds and who knows... might cash in on someone money too
Don you are to kind, lol But truth is I would love a shot at being a 9.20 car against a 2 second faster car , do it all the time here and have plenty of different strategies to mess with'em  I think the slower car has the advantage late in the day but .......... 
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Re: Mopars at the strip 2015 rollcall and info
[Re: Keith Richards]
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02/16/15 01:44 AM
02/16/15 01:44 AM
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dragnduster
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I'm thinking of trying the True Street Challenge this year with my 72 Dart. Has any of you every tried that and what was your thoughts on it?
I got in with the '72 RR back in '06 or so when it had a 505 in it and ran mid 12's on greasy radial T/A.s . I had bought a set of 275 drag radials and was hoping to lower that and 2 days before we left I had what I thought were Cam issue's so through the Challenger in the trailer instead, sign up the worst they can do is not pick you. I believe they are looking for a assortment of different cars and hopefully yours will fit in for them it looks great!
Thanks I appreciate all the info. I remember seeing you Challenger there, it is an awesome car. Your RR looks great also, I'd love to get a chance to check it out.
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Re: Mopars at the strip 2015 rollcall and info
[Re: dragnduster]
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02/16/15 12:46 PM
02/16/15 12:46 PM
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Sunnyvale, CA
Jeepmon
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I'm thinking of trying the True Street Challenge this year with my 72 Dart. Has any of you every tried that and what was your thoughts on it?
I entered the TSC a few years ago with the Orange street car.. and I have to tell you.. It was a blast, especially considering that it is FREE to enter..
The first thing they have you do is line up your car in a make shift car show... This gave everyone the chance to walk around the cars and do a meet n greet with the other competitors..
The next item on the schedule was a little trip on the streets, around the back side of the track and along Nellis AFB.. There was minimal traffic and stop lights, but did prove the car could at least be driven on the streets..
The last item of business was a couple free laps down the track.. This was not a competition race type thing.. it was just a way to do a smokey burnout and stretch its legs.. We had a mild oil down right before I was to line up at the tree.. During the clean up, we talked with the photographers and crew... One guy told us.. if we wanted to be on the cover of the magazine.. "THINK BURNOUT"
So me and Greg (smallblockid) held the burnout for quite awhile and our friends in the stands said there was so much smoke, they could barely see the two cars..
I'm not so sure about that.. but it did reward me with a nice picture to brag about..
I say if you can do it.. then do it.. its fun.. its exciting and its free
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Re: Mopars at the strip 2015 rollcall and info
[Re: Jeepmon]
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02/16/15 01:44 PM
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dragnduster
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I'm thinking of trying the True Street Challenge this year with my 72 Dart. Has any of you every tried that and what was your thoughts on it?
I entered the TSC a few years ago with the Orange street car.. and I have to tell you.. It was a blast, especially considering that it is FREE to enter..
The first thing they have you do is line up your car in a make shift car show... This gave everyone the chance to walk around the cars and do a meet n greet with the other competitors..
The next item on the schedule was a little trip on the streets, around the back side of the track and along Nellis AFB.. There was minimal traffic and stop lights, but did prove the car could at least be driven on the streets..
The last item of business was a couple free laps down the track.. This was not a competition race type thing.. it was just a way to do a smokey burnout and stretch its legs.. We had a mild oil down right before I was to line up at the tree.. During the clean up, we talked with the photographers and crew... One guy told us.. if we wanted to be on the cover of the magazine.. "THINK BURNOUT"
So me and Greg (smallblockid) held the burnout for quite awhile and our friends in the stands said there was so much smoke, they could barely see the two cars..
I'm not so sure about that.. but it did reward me with a nice picture to brag about..
I say if you can do it.. then do it.. its fun.. its exciting and its free
Thanks for the info. That's a great looking car you have! What kind of times did you run with it?
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Re: Mopars at the strip 2015 rollcall and info
[Re: dragnduster]
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02/16/15 02:32 PM
02/16/15 02:32 PM
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Sunnyvale, CA
Jeepmon
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Thanks for the info. That's a great looking car you have! What kind of times did you run with it?
Low to mid 11's.. mid 10's with a small shot
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Re: Mopars at the strip 2015 rollcall and info
[Re: Jeepmon]
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02/18/15 01:45 PM
02/18/15 01:45 PM
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Las Vegas
Al_Alguire
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We did some work and got a car ready for thr True Street Challenge a couple years ago. It ended up winning the deal. The owner of the car appeared to have a great time and it was certainly a nice car.
"I am not ashamed to confess I am ignorant of what I do not know."
"It's never wrong to do the right thing"
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Re: Mopars at the strip 2015 rollcall and info
[Re: Al_Alguire]
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02/18/15 02:55 PM
02/18/15 02:55 PM
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dragnduster
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We did some work and got a car ready for thr True Street Challenge a couple years ago. It ended up winning the deal. The owner of the car appeared to have a great time and it was certainly a nice car.
Hey Al do you know who I would get ahold of to find out how to register for the True Street Challenge and what I need to do? I emailed the address on the MATS site 3 days ago and have received no response, maybe I need to get ahold of someone different.
Thanks
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Re: Mopars at the strip 2015 rollcall and info
[Re: dragnduster]
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02/18/15 09:28 PM
02/18/15 09:28 PM
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dragnduster
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We did some work and got a car ready for thr True Street Challenge a couple years ago. It ended up winning the deal. The owner of the car appeared to have a great time and it was certainly a nice car.
Hey Al do you know who I would get ahold of to find out how to register for the True Street Challenge and what I need to do? I emailed the address on the MATS site 3 days ago and have received no response, maybe I need to get ahold of someone different.
Thanks
Bummer I just found out that the True Street Challenge probably won't happen this year due to lack of interest! 
Oh well now it's either hurry and get the race car ready or run the street car anyway, maybe in the foot brake class.
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Re: Mopars at the strip 2015 rollcall and info
[Re: sg66mopar]
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02/19/15 01:40 AM
02/19/15 01:40 AM
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Salt Lake City
camastomcat
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Tommy, thanks to you T says no carrot cake for me. I need to lose weight to have ANY chance to make the field.  
You need to tell t that carrots are vegetables!
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