Spring Fling Speed Festival "10" Apr 21, 2016 track day

Have you ever wanted to Drive your car on a track? Here's your chance! Newbies welcome. We have Mopar friendly instructors available, driving class, and instructor ride-a-longs. This is much smaller group than typical cattle-call rice-burner track days. You'll have way more run time and much smaller more frequent run groups with increased safety.

Spring Fling Speed Festival X April 21st, 2016 at Willow Springs Raceway, Rosamond CA



Direct contact Tim Herren from Alltime Racing for payment and question: therren_2000@yahoo.com

It's a Mopar Track Day Thursday April 21, at Willow Springs Raceway. Spring Fling Mopar show at Woodley Park, April 23 & 24 Sat-Sun, Van Nuys California.

This event is the complete opposite of sitting beside your car at a car show. This place is alive with cars blasting down the front straight, cams loping as the cars come off track and cruise through the pits. If your up for going on track then you might see and hear what its like for a NASCAR Daytona to go flying by you!

The Day starts off with breakfast in the track diner, followed by the Driver's Meeting. Then it's upstairs for Performance Road Race Basics. Then out on track to get signed off by an instructor for a full day of 2.5 miles on "The fastest track in the West".

Schedule: Thursday Apr 21
7:00 am Drivers meeting
8:00 am Course open to the first group
8:00 am New Driver instruction class and ride along instruction
12:00 pm Lunch
5:00 pm Track Closed
6:30 pm Dinner

NEW for this year will be Happy Hour at the track the afternoon before. Bring your Enclosed car trailer, RV, or Camp Trailer and cook out at the track starting Wednesday afternoon. This is purely optional.

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BEAKING NEWS, still working out the timeline, Bob Tarozzi will be signing copies of his new book and telling more stories of his amazing adventures.

In Addition I have another Chrysler chassis engineer , Bill Surber, and Chrysler Liaison to Petty Enterprises from 1968- 197?, Like Bob, he also worked at Hurst with the Big Block Darts And AMX's on their Dart Program. His name, Bill Surber. He is looking forward to tell his stories as well and he has some good ones as well.

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From: http://www.cpwclub.com/spring-schedule-of-events/

Info in Willow Springs at: http://www.willowspringsraceway.com

If anyone has ANY questions about this event feel free to ask the here or email me at stevewall68@gmail.com





Some past attendees....


Moparts member SCATPK:



Moparts member jbc426:



Moparts member 71Autoxr:



Moparts member ntstlgl1970:

Video from lasts years event

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOq4xsztX6w

While I love the idea of this, the date makes it a deal breaker. The previous events were always 2 days before the show. I doubt many that travel for the show are going to hang out 4 days after the weekend show to make it to this event.
Too much trouble to get it a week earlier?

I'm thinking Steve has some dates wrong here. Track day 21st, Thursday, cruise 22nd, Friday, show 23&24. Does this sound right Steve?

Yes that is correct. I had one date typed wrong that I spotted. Does it make sense and look right now?

So far as of 11/8/15:

Rylispro - 73 Barracuda
71autoxr (Arizona) - 71 Challenger
gold66cuda (British Columbia) - 66 Barracuda
Alltime
Autoxcuda - 68 Barracuda
ntstlgl1970 - 70 Barracuda
Frankenduster - 70 Charger
Boydsdodge - new Charger
Darius - 70 GTX
Tomswheels - 67 Valiant
Clint (Oklahoma) -67 Coronet
Yowza Full-Throttle -'73 Charger
Dr Rustbucket -'74 Duster
Winged Warior -'69 Daytona
Wing Nut -'70 Challenger


Tentative/very Strongly considering:

Skeptic - 68 Barracuda
Mike Ritz www.TeamStarfish.com (Oregon) - 66 Barracuda
Billy (Washington) - 70 Challenger
Muumuu101 - 68 Dart

Others:?

I'm tentative based off of whether or not my car will get done.

So what is the cost for registration? It's realistic that the RicerCuda will be ready this year. What sort of safety gear will I need? Thanks, Steve

I forgot the exact amount from last year. And I don't know if their are any changes. I'll get alltime (Tim Herren) to chime in.

For safety gear just need a helmet, battery strapped down, and a radiator overflow.

This is Billy from north of Seattle, WA.

He's trying to get a caravan going from the Pac NW to Speed Fest and Spring Fling.



Other vids: https://www.youtube.com/user/Hemiisadog/videos?view=0&flow=grid&sort=da

Cool, Thanks Steve. After the Bears game I'm heading over to get a few hours on the car, been fighting getting the X-pipe to line up with the mufflers/tailpipe. Next, finish wiring up to broadband gauge, gas gauge and the ammeter. Any idea where I can check out a helmet? The only place local I can think of is Hawaii Racing. I'd like to try them on as opposed to guessing and buying online.

I'll ask Troy. I try to avoid Hawaii.

I know www.racecarfactory.com has some. But they are in Iwrindale.

, a week earlier, I'd bring two cars and make it a father/son outing.

I didn't say that but I'm not going to disagree. Irwindale isn't that far off, since I've still got to get my hood made up and have Inland make up the driveshaft I could just make a day of it.

I will be heading out with Paul and Sterling again, going to get the airport Charger out on the track.
I can start booking now I have dates.

You running for the day or just at lunch?

For final pricing I'm waiting to get next years pricing from the track. Approx $300.

I started doing some drag racing this past year. Its close to $200 registration for the weeekend. Drag racing has really gone up seems to me. $300 for a track day is very reasonable for the hours of driving time you get comparatively.

Helmets are a must try on deal. Wear it aroung the store for 15 minutes to make sure. Snug is perfect. Loose is bad.

Okay... Glad to see that there was a small boo-boo with the dates. I am in. I was bummed when I first read this last night because I have several things I'm doing to my car. Better seats, new guages, seat belts, sticky tires...
This is good. All is well in the world now.

Thanks, no worries. The last flyer I have saved was from '08 and it was 295, 245 for early registration. Eight years down the line I expect it to cost more. I'm just looking to budget it in.

I'm in

Pretty sure I am going to do this with the GTX now it is working correctly.

I am going to try for the day again, it was a blast last time.
I will have to wear my helmet on the plane, might freak fellow passengers out.
I hope our CDN dollar improves by then.

Can everyone add the car they will be bringing?

Rylispro
71autoxr (Arizona) '71 Challenger
gold66cuda (British Columbia) '66 Cuda
Alltime '70 Cuda
Autoxcuda '68 Cuda
ntstlgl1970
Frankenduster Duster
Boydsdodge LAX
Darius 197? GTX

I'm in!

Rylispro
71autoxr (Arizona) '71 Challenger
gold66cuda (British Columbia) '66 Cuda
Alltime '70 Cuda
Autoxcuda '68 Cuda
ntstlgl1970
Frankenduster Duster
Boydsdodge LAX
Darius 197? GTX
Tomswheels 1967 Valiant

Had to correct you there. I did have a "FrankenDuster" for a few years but that car went to a guy in North Dakota in 2011. The Charger? It is a keeper for the long haul. Let my nephews battle for it when I am dust.

Free for all participants:

I'm going to take my Longacre digital scales out to Spring Fling Speed Festival for any participants to check their exact weight and wheel weights.

I can get the scales to Tim Herren (alltime) so he can bring them Wednesday if anyone? want to use them then.

Awesome! Thank you!

Driver/Car list update

Rylispro '70 Cuda
71autoxr (Arizona) '71 Challenger
gold66cuda (British Columbia) '66 Cuda
Alltime '70 Cuda
Autoxcuda '68 Cuda
ntstlgl1970 '70 Barracuda
Frankenduster '70 Charger
Boydsdodge LAX
Darius 1970 GTX
Clint (Oklahoma) '67 Coronet
Yowza Full-Throttle '73 Charger
Dr Rustbucket '74 Duster
Winged Warior '69 Daytona
Wing Nut '70 Challenger

Who is "wing nut"? Is that the 70 Challenger from Washington?

Wing Nut - Palm Springs

If anyone local has a motorhome, travel trailer, or other mobile sleeping accommodations, or friend(s) that want to rent theirs for a few days for us out of towners, please either pm me, or post up the info here. I am looking for accomodations at the track for wednesday and thursday nights. Don;t need to move or drive the thing, just sleep in it. Willing to compensate. I also have two additional non-mopar entries so I will not add them to the list, but a 60s nova and a fox body mustang.

Any info on good bug free hotels close by?

I just checked with Hotchkis this week with regards to when's the projected date my Dart will get done and they say they're scheduling for late February. So, an April track day seems to lie within the cards even if they are a little behind schedule.

Specific registration and pricing is here:

http://alltimeracing.com/spring-fling-speed-festival-x-april-21st-thursday-2016/

Oh yeah just registered!

Doing some planing today over pints.
Man our Dollar is tanking fast.
Cant wait see you guys soon at the track.
Oh, my friends are asking if I think the Woodley Park show will have more vendor attendance?

More swap meet vendor attendance compared to a certain past Spring Fling or a Fall Fling or ???

But we are putting on an extra push for more swappers by soliciting auto local swap meets.

All the sponsors from last year are back and we picked up a new one that does Mopar licensed apparel

For those that are coming and do facebook, please post pics or say you are comming here:

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1132166266808354&id=160508293974161

Just sent my $$$$$!!see yuou all there in this

With THAT car????
I'll be glad to see it on the track, that shiny paint flying by the straightaway at 100+ mph!

Engine's ready...

Samy, you are going to have to exercise some restraint. Tire smoking V8 power is addictive!

That's great news, are you putting it in tomorrow? Looks great! Big milestone.

Yaaaaaaaaa!!! FINALLY!

Yeah, that's the part I'm most worried about. I don't think my 255/40/18 Michellin Super Sports are big or sticky enough. Lol.



If by milestone you mean huge dent in my pocket book, why yes, yes it is. Lol. I just picked it up this morning at IMM in Indio and drove it down to Hotchkis in Santa Fe Springs. So, we'll see when they finish it. Everyone can bug them with me.



You're telling me! Although, this engine validated why I need a truck. It is not fun driving a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport with 700 lbs of engine and accessories in the back.

What's the details on the engine Samy?! Very nice!
Gotta love an N/A Mopar smallblock!

408 stroker built by IMM.

Crank: Scat 4340 4"
Rods: Scat 4340 I-beams 6.123"
Pistons: Icon Forged Dish 4.030"
Camshaft: Custom Hydraulic Rollers by Comp Cam
Lifters: Morel
Timing Set: Double Roller
Oil Pump-Pickup-Pan: Milodon Road Race Pan and Pickup with Melling Pump

Heads: Engine Quest/IMM
Intake Valves: 2.02
Exhaust Valves: 1.60"
Rocker Arms: 1.6 Chromoly
Intake: Port-Matched Edelbrock LD4B
Carb: Holley 850 DP
Timing: 34 deg

Headers: TTI shorties

523 hp @ 6000 rpm and 522 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm.

Yes, I know, the intake is probably a tad on the small side.

For the first time out keep that rear sway bar totally DISCONNECTED.

Just unbolt the dog one link on one side. After some laps we can connect it on the lightest setting. I see if you like it. It's just two 3/4" bolts and nuts.

Were those dyno numbers done with those shorties or a set of dyno headers?

Done deal !!

The real 70 Trans Am Challenger will be at the Spring Fling show and racing at Willow Springs.

When will you get another chance to be on the TRACK with the real Trans Am race car? !!



Bob Tarozzi that developed the Trans Am cars will be at both events too.

It should be interesting how it will play out between an autocross setup and a road course setup. Brian uses the same headers for his dyno. He said if I went with the long-tube headers, I would probably gain about 15 hp.

It's different. Especially on Big Willow and especially for novice/first timers. You've got a lot of HP and TQ to break the tires loose. Not a lot of tight corners on Big Willow.

If you roll into the throttle to early it wont matter what swaybar hole you're in.

that would be a dream to be on track with !!
2016 speed festival is shaping up to be the best yet! thanks to everyone for your work.

It will be a DREAM COME TRUE !!

The owner of he Challenger Trans Am is a Mopar guy.

The real 70 Trans Am Challenger will be at the Spring Fling show and racing at Willow Springs

Bob Tarozzi that developed the Trans Am cars will be at both events too.

Wow... wish I could make it with my Challenger to Willow Springs... and to be "on track" with one of the two most ultimate Challengers in the world would be a dream come true! I've warmed up the #77 Challenger's engine at Road America a few years ago (vintage event held every July).

Guys like YOU are Rock Stars too, man! I'd be glad to see you out there mixing it up with the other guys!

T/Anks!!!

I'll be there just to watch if my Demon isn't finished!! The only thing that could make this any better would be to have one of the AAR's there.

Thank you Steve, and to all of you guys at CPW for making this happen!!!

A buddy of mine tried to register for the track day but read that registration was closed. Really? I haven't even logged on to register yet, I'd hate to miss out.

Frakenduster,

Where was it that you tried to register?

This is the webpage for the event. Note the registrations instructions at the bottom of the page.
[url=http://alltimeracing.com/spring-fling-speed-festival-x-april-21st-thursday-2016/][/url] http://alltimeracing.com/spring-fling-speed-festival-x-april-21st-thursday-2016/

Thanks,

Alltime

Thanks for that.
Actually, it was a friend that was having trouble. I have yet to register but the link will help both of us.
Last year, my friend had a wheel bearing seize in Tulare and had to get towed back home. Tim that hosts the track event offered to credit his 2015 fee to this years event. Nice move, Tim !

tim puts on a great, safe event with tons of track time, and is a stand up guy. if your friend was closer we probably would have sent a rescue party. we have enough cars, tow rigs and trailers, parts and able bodies to do most anything.

What rating is needed on the helmets that are required?

Nv69byrr- 2000 M rating or newer, of course SA is best.
DOT is a no go.

As I mentioned to Frankeduster the day of the event when I found out his friend wasn't coming, we have a pit box full of spares. Spindles, bearings, etc. but without a phone call I can't be of help. Like Rick said we would even sent out he troops . We have trucks and. Trailers and we where just siting around at the hotel anyway.

Jess Neal is bringing hi Pikes Peak Championship Cuda all the way from Colorado this year . Last time Jess came was 10 years ago I believe. Since then he has won the Vintage class for the famous hill climb.

One of our drivers has an engine upgrade. This is just a peek.

We may be planning a celebration on Friday to celebrate a Major magazine photo shoot for this baby. Possibly At El Segundo brewery possibly on someone else's dime!!!

That's awesome!

Nice breathers.

I wish I could be celebrating new wheels, tires, brakes, and rear end housing.

I don't know what I'm going to do. Both of my front tires (discontinued) are corded.

Is said photo shoot going to be at the track on Thursday??

Now thats awesome! Looks a bit different than last year! How are the street manners for the cruise? Are we still on gas or are you on meth now? Kinsler or?

Thanks. It is converted to electronic and has the manners of a brand new car. Runs on pump gas despite the 10.5:1 compression. It is a Hilborn unit that I have had for nearly a decade and have been very patiently waiting for the planets to align to be able to do this.

Unfortunately I don't have a ride that can spin around that track. However I'll be there to watch. Who knows, maybe next year??

Photo shoot for the Hilborn, Orange car will be on Friday by a Major magazine located In El Segundo. Lets plan a celebrations afterwards. I know a good microbrewery just down the street.

Steve,
GEt some new tires! or get some Cobra rims for cheap and some used 17" tires used.

Sounds like a great piece for the street then and very unusual to see on a street driven Mopar for sure. I have played with the Kinsler set ups on our Bowtie powered Sprint Cars and have always thought about and looked for a small block Mopar one and convert it to electronic for the street, missed one on Ebay a few years ago. Glad you got it done Rick makes a really cool car that much cooler!! Cant wait to see it.

Tim, I sent a check for this way back on 12 Jan and it has not cleared my bank yet, just wondering if you got it???

Darius I'll check my desk later this evening

Confirmed Drivers/Cars:
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Darius 1970 GTX
Dan 2012 BMW
Jess 1971 'Cuda, Colorada, Pikes Peak prepped
Yowza 1972 Charger
Dave 1964 Nova
Rick 1971 Challenger, Phoenix
Rylis 1972 'Cuda
Alltime 1970 Cuda
Autoxcuda 1968 Cuda
Flat top Fabio 1970 Rebel Machine
Richard 1970 #77 Trans Am Challenger
Gary 2015 Cobra Super Snake


Unconfirmed Drivers/Cars
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John 1968 Charger, Phoenix
gold66cuda (British Columbia) '66 Cuda
ntstlgl1970 '70 Barracuda
Frankenduster '70 Charger
Boydsdodge of Canada, LAX GT
Clint (Oklahoma) '67 Coronet
Dr Rustbucket '74 Duster
Winged Warior '69 Daytona, Palm Springs
Wing Nut '70 Challenger, Palm Desert

When's the last day to sign up?

from the alltime website:
Registration:
This all day track event is $325. Pre-register before 3/19/15 and pay only $275.

I'm sure Tim would take your money day of event.

Same day registration is an extra $50. Standard track day fee. LAst minute arrivals throws everything off

Oh I'll be there...I'm just the tardy type for making actual reservations.
Note that I wrote TARDY, not REtardy.

Come on Frankenduster Sign 'er up!

I'm like 80% for sure going to make it. 71Autoxr has been pushing me to do it for years. My car should be done by early April, but I just want to make sure I can break everything in properly.

A track day is about as "proper" as an engine break in could get!

72Swinger that's absolutely correct. Its pretty much out of the mopar engine book in the back where the break in section is....Graduated acceleration tests. I have actually broken in 2 engines with the car on the trailer. One at 2am at LAX where its is noisy all night. One at the race track. But I think maybe MuuMuu101 may be referring to some of the mechanical aspects elsewhere on the car not being ready yet, After all the car has to be dependable.

Correct. I just need to make sure the clutch is broken in properly, the rear end gears are broken in properly, any safety concern is addressed, it starts up when it needs to, no leaks, etc. When I get the car back, I'll be daily driving it to work everyday and driving it on the weekends.

Pulling the Cuda out to prep For SFSF.

Changed out the 175#/in road race leafs for some 150#/in.

150#/in. , top

175#/in , bottom.

Just curious what brand springs your running.

I design them and have them made custom. I have used several manufacturers.

Looks like someone else has been doing a little SFSF prep as well!!!

Maybe some day I'll make it down there. But by then I might be too old to drive...

Hey Tom, tell ya what, I can come up and load up your car and bring it down. The warm dry climate would be good for it. I'd even send you some video of me spanking it around the track.

My check to Tim is going out in today's snail mail, so color me there (with the new blue car).

Silly newbie question about logistics:

I am coming from out of town [stag], staying local to the track Wednesday night, and at the AirTel Thursday-Saturday nights. Therefore, I am homeless during the day Thursday. My trunk will be full of folding chair. ice chest, duffel bag, and the like. I would rather not putt around the course with all this stuff rattling around back there. Is there a place to leave my trunk junk in the pits/paddock area?

Awesome that you are coming out. It will not disappoint.
Historically, anywhere in the paddocks has been safe to leave stuff. I will have an enclosed trailer and truck if you feel compelled to want to lock your stuff up. Or more than welcome to throw it in the back of the truck for ease of access.

Awesome.

I'm bringing my computer race scales out for participants to use for free. Maybe figure out what a Hellcat exactly corner weighs to the tenth of a pound?

Cool Steve, I have been anxious to see what my car weighs now with all the changes. I'm guessing around 3900 lbs with the 5.7/ Nag1/alterktion/4link

If you like Steve when I get there you can put the stuff in the back of my truck. Of course you'll be there before me. I'll be getting to the track around noon or so.

>>>My check to Tim is going out in today's snail mail, so color me there (with the new blue car).<<<

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Good news! I'll keep an eye out for it.

Which car are you bringing! Blue I presume!

gdrgdg

That almost makes me want to bring the BMW down to see exactly what it does weigh (it's pretty heavy - curb weight 3,700...).

Yes, the blue car.

Actually, if you look at this year's Spring Fling flyer, the side with the entry form has two photos below it. One has some wing cars, and the other photo is of a blue car. It is that particular blue car I will be bringing. The fender emblem identifies it as sort of a Hello Kitty special edition.

And thanks for the leave-the-stuff-in-the-bed-of-my-pickup offers... I will definitely do something like that.

I just registered yesterday my '68 Barracuda convertible for this event. It's one of the funnest things I do with my car all year. I highly recommend it for those who can swing the dates before Spring Fling.

The combination of Track Day and Spring Fling make this the premier event for Mopar on the entire planet. Carlisle has its place, but for a complete Mopar experience in the heart of LA, this one tops them all!

Between the drive down on the often forgotten back roads of California, to wide open fun on the fastest track in the west, to cruising through Malibu via the famous Rock Shop café and the mountain roads of Malibu, to the coast side lunch experience, to the streets of Hollywood, to the Bob's Big Boy cruise in Burbank, to the best Mopar car show and swap meet this side of the Mississippi, to shaking hands with Jay Leno, and to the muscle car loving people (and beautiful women) of LA; this event never disappoints.

If you love Mopars, this is a must see extravaganza.

Yes.

For those fence sitters, deadline for early registration is 03/19. (Next Saturday) After that day, fee goes up by $50. Day of event it goes up another $50. Save $100 and register now.

From alltimeracing.com
Registration:
This all day track event is $325. Pre-register before 3/19/15 and pay only $275.
Same Day Registration add $50. So that’s $375 same day

It really is the best day of the year!!!

68HemiB, I got your check! We'll get you squared away on the twisty bits!

So the injected small block is all sorted out? I love that car, so cool.

[/quote] So the injected small block is all sorted out? I love that car, so cool. [/quote]

Thank you! It is running really well these days. I had a few gremlins that I had to find and eliminate. Now that they are eliminated, it is running better than ever. I'm still waiting for my tuner to send me a tune that bumps the rev limiter up 500 rpm to 6600 rpm, because on warm days it will hit the rev limiter right before it shifts into 2nd. Aside from that, it feels like a low 12 second ride if not a bit faster.

Thank you! It is running really well these days. I had a few gremlins that I had to find and eliminate. Now that they are eliminated, it is running better than ever. I'm still waiting for my tuner to send me a tune that bumps the rev limiter up 500 rpm to 6600 rpm, because on warm days it will hit the rev limiter right before it shifts into 2nd. Aside from that, it feels like a low 12 second ride if not a bit faster. [/quote]

Looking good

I'm hoping to sell an a body 8 3/4" axle to pay for this event and the overnight lodging!

https://instagram.com/p/BC4IGYRnQbf/
Spring cleaning

Excellent.

Now, all I need to do is figure out if I have made a grave mistake by reserving a room right in town at the Devonshire. I talked with some [Rosamond] locals at the SoCal LX show this weekend, and they painted a less-than-flattering picture. But then... they're local and never actually stay there - they only drive by.

Sounds like fun - for you! lol

Tim would know the hotels. I think most stay at one place.

Don't let the bed bugs bite

Wear plastic undies? Or rather a full plastic body suit?

With Edwards AFB down the road I'll bet John Glenn slept there. I think that motel was in one of the scenes of "The Right Stuff"

Yup, I think. And I've been past/by Edwards Airforce Base a few times.

I was really hoping to make it this year but it looks like I'm going to have to skip the track day. I've had a few financial obligations pop up lately that I didn't expect. The rain has caused me to miss work too. (Construction)
I still plan to make the Friday cruise and the show.

SFSF official tshirt.

S,M,L,XL, 2XL

Orange, Blue, Geeen

$30 shipped in U.S.

I got some bad luck I found my fairly new aluminum radiator developed a crack right at the top next to the fill tube! I thought it was a bad radiator cap until I pressure tested it again and found the leak. I guess I shouldn't have been driving my car so hard haha!

Easy enough fix just gotta buy another new radiator and swap everything out. Good news is I have about a month to get everything done so I am still a go for the April track day!

can it be mig welded? why would it have cracked there?

Not sure why it cracked but I'm suspecting a certain bump on the way back from work everyday caused it, but who knows? Just super grateful that I haven't had any overheating to cause damage!

Good news is I ordered another radiator from Be Cool and they gave me a big discount. Also I will be able to send them back this damaged radiator so they can fix it and I'll have a spare.

Plexiglass pitted badly from roadracing, switched back to glass for easy maintenance.

Plexiglass 10#, Glass 22.5#

Ok, I committed - sent in the money and my car doesn't run yet. Maybe tomorrow it will make some noise

Awesome!

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Got it!

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Confirmed Drivers/Cars:
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Darius 1970 GTX
Dan 2012 BMW
Jess 1971 'Cuda, Colorada, Pikes Peak Vintage class winner
Yowza 1972 Charger, back for more
Dave 1964 Nova, track proven
Rick 1971 Challenger, Hilborn reborn, Phoenix
Rylis 1972 'Cuda
Autoxcuda 2015 Challenger
Flat top Fabio 1970 Rebel Machine, paint booth fresh trailer queen
Richard 1970 #77 Trans Am Challenger
Gary 2015 Cobra Super Snake
ntstlgl1970 '70 Barracuda Gen 3 Hemi, back and better
Dr Rustbucket '74 Duster, Lemons Veteran, rub fenders and leave your mark
Alltime '70 'Cuda, Trans Am prepped
Alltime '66 Dart, Lemons proven
Christine 2015 Mustang
Steve '15 Hellcat
Kelvin SCCA Escort
John '68 Cuda convert with Roll Bar, Badder and Faster
Jeff '94 Cobra
Darren Audi S4
Stephen '94 Miata, super charged


Allegedly
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John 1968 Charger, Phoenix
gold66cuda (British Columbia) '66 Cuda
Frankenduster '70 Charger
Boydsdodge of Canada, LAX GT
Clint (Oklahoma) '67 Coronet
Winged Warior '69 Daytona, Palm Springs
Wing Nut '70 Challenger, Palm Desert

Additional guest added for Wednesday's BS session and happy hour. Tony Richards, director of Lamborghini programs for Chrysler Corp. Back in the 90's.

Just arrived....SFSF , Willow Springs, tshirts

Spring Fling Speed Festival, April 21st, 2016. Track Day hosted by All Time Racing
Discounted price $275 ends 3/31/16. Sign up today!

AAR logo used with permission of All American Racers.
Unfortunately Dan will not be able to attend this year. However Chrysler engineer and AAR TA program director Bob Tarozzi will be attending. Also Chrysler Chassis engineer and liaison to Richard Petty Enterprises will also be attending. In addition Tony Richards, Chrysler director of Lamborghini will also be attnding.

Special Chrysler engineer debriefing and happy hour starts Wednesday, 2 pm, day before track event.

The Dart's out... It will not be making it. I'm currently trying to find a cheap vehicle on the market to take its place, but I'm not going to lie, the search is difficult. I've been wanting to do this track day for 5 years now and I'm really bummed that this year won't be it. Regardless, I'm taking Wed-Fri for vacation from work so, I guess I'll be at the track.. Are there any ride-alongs? I have a helmet.

Yes, you will be able to go out with me in the Dart. I should be able to arrange something else as well. Most probably with one or more of several instructors.

Im sorry to hear about the Dart. Definately dont let it keep you down. You will still have an amazing time for sure!

Dr Rustbucket in the Lemons Duster accepts certain Bourbon bribes for rides.

Yeah, it sucks. But what can you do? I really appreciate allowing me to ride shot-gun. And I met Dr. Rustbucket and his Lemons Duster last Spring Fling at the show. I heard stories of what happens after track days. Lol.

I heard stories of what happens after track days. Lol.

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If you were wearing a driving suit...It never happened!

Did something happen over at Hotchkis. They've had it for year now?

They're just slow workers. They're way under-manned.

Man that sucks!

Did something happen over at Hotchkis. They've had it for year now? [/quote]

They're just slow workers. They're way under-manned.[/quote]

What needs to be done still?

Maybe there's time to pull it out and tag team on it. We have the people and the time.

A year is unacceptable. They bill themselves as a brand name business yet they pull this BS. Time to light a fire under their third point of contact.

As I'm reading his other threads, I think the Borgenson boxes he was going to put in is backordered at manufacturer.

Off the top of my head.

-Interior needs to be finished (i.e. seats, steering column, rear seat delete panel, and roll cage). Steering column seems to be missing some bolts or has a bad bushing as there's radial play. The seats are taken out for the cage but we just need to cut and place some of that speaker box material in its place, in case I want to add a sound system in the future. Roll cage is 90% done. They just need to add in one tube and reorder a clevis.
-Tunnel needs to be cut and fabricated for the T56.
-New pedals need to be mocked in and installed including placement of the clutch master cylinder as my car was originally an automatic.
-New brake lines all around as my friend and I did a really bad job.
-Fix/weld/gusset K-frame as there's a giant crack going down the center on the bottom.
-Install PS box. No ETA for when the Borgeson unit will get in as it's on back order.
-Install Engine, radiator, exhaust and related accessories.
-Workout bugs.

Doesn't really seem all that doable in 3.5 weeks unless you think otherwise. I would have pulled the car out months ago, but I don't have the skills, tooling, or even a truck and trailer to transport it out of there.

I was in a similar situation about a year ago with my engine swap and why I could not attend last years event. I was lucky enough that I was able to do all the wrenching on my own car at my buddies shop and he let me work on it everyday after work.

Yeah I would say unless you have a team of friends helping out night and day thrashing, 3 weeks is not going to be enough time to get it all done and road worthy. These things take time to get sorted out. It can be done though, not saying it is impossible...

No worries Samy if you can't bring the Dart, you can ride along in my car

Thanks for the support and believe me, I'm just as frustrated as you guys are. They should be aware of that as I mentioned to them that people on the forums were not happy with the progress so far. Ironically, I don't have any friends out here who own a shop or have the kind of tooling to do this. My friend from college and I did most the work with hand tools.

I'm still looking for a cheap vehicle to take to the event. Kind of roadkill-ish, but if it happens it should be fun-ny. Hopefully some sort of vehicle I can hall parts in or possibly tow so I can get some of my stuff back and start selling what I don't need. I prefer driving, even though I am still very much an amateur, but I'll enjoy ride-alongs if I can get them. The situations sucks, but there's not much I can do at this point to get the Dart there.

[quote=MuuMuu101]Thanks for the support and believe me, I'm just as frustrated as you guys are. quote]

Im sure you are the most frustrated. But I feel your pain pretty bad.

Like RylisPro says. It could be done. But that's more of a hero move than I can pull off at the moment. I was hoping the Dart was a little further along and would be doable with the time I could make for it with a couple of friends. We like this sort of challenge but the timing is off. Sorry man!

I figured and I greatly appreciate your offer, but I knew it wouldn't have likely happened. If you were close enough to Covina, I would have come in every day after work to chisel what I can out of it as I'd feel bad if you guys did it alone.

Still looking for some feedback on where to stay. I picked The Devonshire merely because it was one of the suggestions on the Willow Springs site. If no one want to come right out and use terms like "bedbugs" or "crackheads", then perhaps a recommendation on whatever alternate passes for "the host hotel"?

Where do youse guys hang??

Try the Hampton Inn 2300 W. Double Play Way, Lancaster
661-940-9194 Several of us No Cal types will be there.

Maybe it's time to make up a Hatch Hutch for the Hellcat?

Host Hotels come and go do to getting converted into a retirement center, or closing your bar at 8 pm ... we will definately void a contract for pulling that crap! This year I couldn't find any place That would pass as Host Hotel. For convenience some are staying at the Devonshire on Rosemond Blvd, east of the fwy 1 block. It works. $90 is kinda pricey for what you get.

The Hot Tip this year is bring a sleeping bag and sleep in someones race trailer at the track. You dont need permission. Happy hour and grille all evening. Finally go to bed when you cant find anyone to fix your car, or get tired of everyones [censored]. Then wake up to the sound of race engines and the orange glow of sunrise on Willow Springs Mountain. Dont forget to wear your Race Suit Jammies.

I'm down for camping at the track. I'm assuming this will be Wed afternoon/night?

Correct!

What time will the festivities start? I might try and see if I can prepare some Middle Eastern kabobs and such as a thank you for the ride-alongs. It seems like I may find a vehicle for Spring Fling, but it probably won't be safe or worth it to take on the track.

Times and details have been laid out pretty well in previous posts. Maybe go back and reread some of my post to make sure you didn't miss any other information as well.

Festivities will start at 2 PM the day before track day on Wednesday with the unloading of the cars and happy hour and grilling followed by a BS session led by a couple former Chrysler race engineers .

If you're looking to buy a truck Day car safety issues to cook for is a battery holddown, radiator overflow, seatbelts, loose parts, etc. dependability is also a big factor. It's up to each driver to make sure their car will stay together .

I understand about waiting over a year to get your car together. It's not a bad idea to look for a car that's already in a state where you can drive it and enjoy it then at a later date you can resell it and you're really not out anything .

Yep. We'll see what I end up bringing, but I hope it's not the Scion tC. I'm kind of looking for a truck just so I can haul, tow, or go off-roading in the future. Or...

Search Japanese Crazy Van Racing on YouTube. I thought about that just for this event.

Buy a cheap Neon then after you can Rally cross it.

I am still in.
I booked a couple rooms at the Best Western Plus Desert Poppy Inn
Lancaster

I'll be going to watch in my tC. I've been having trouble finding a vehicle that I like.

Cool Kids List:

Darius 1970 GTX
Dan 2012 BMW
Jess 1971 'Cuda, Colorada, Pikes Peak Vintage class winner
Yowza 1972 Charger, back for more
Dave 1964 Nova, track proven
Rick 1971 Challenger, Hilborn reborn, Phoenix
Rylis 1972 'Cuda, Finally together and ready to ROCK
Autoxcuda 2015 Challenger
Flat top Fabio 1970 Rebel Machine, paint booth fresh trailer queen
Richard 1970 #77 Trans Am Challenger, yes that one
Gary 2015 Cobra Super Snake
ntstlgl1970 '70 Barracuda Gen 3 Hemi, back and better
Dr Rustbucket '74 Duster, Lemons Veteran, rub fenders and leave your mark
Alltime '70 'Cuda, Trans Am prepped
Alltime '66 Dart, Lemons proven
Christine 2015 Mustang
Steve '15 Hellcat
Kelvin SCCA Escort, catch him if you can
John '68 Cuda convert with Roll Bar, Badder and Faster
Jeff '94 Cobra
Darren Audi S4
Stephen '94 Miata, super charged, not your every day Miata
Eric '70 'Cuda
Wing Nut '70 Challenger
Winged Warrior '69 Daytona
Jim '02 Vette
Dwayne '68 Satellite

...and for your spectating pleasure the Veloster Challenger series will have a run group. This will give you guys a chance to refuel those big V8's.

I know some of you are still trying to wrap up some mechanicals. Dont give up. You can do it.

Is Eric '70 'Cuda, moparts member ntstlgl1970 '70 Barracuda Gen 3 Hemi, back and better (from Sacramento)? Or is this someone else

Tim, do you have pictures of Dwayne '68 Satellite?


ntstlgl1970's ride:

Dont remember where he was from.

I'll work on a pic of the Satellite

That is me

Here ya go!

Very cool.

Lots of vintage Mopars this year!

Whether it is going to be your first time driving Willow or you are still undecided, here is a track map that shows the layout. In addition there are some fun elevation changes from turns 3-6. It really is a fun track. The 2 half mile straightaways are a favorite as well. Plan on several hours of seat time.

2,585 ft. elevation huh?
Yeah I'm going to be down on power haha!

Can't wait!

Cop car rotor crack from last outing at California Speedway, oval/infield road course and several races prior. Upgraded to a Hat/Rotor and hub configuration.
Hubs are forged aluminum . Rotors are heat cycled. Both US made. Notice wider rotor with better cooling capabilities.

Registration update. 12 more days to register. $325. Day of $375

Darius 1970 GTX
Dan 2012 BMW
Jess 1971 'Cuda, Colorada, Pikes Peak Vintage class winner
Yowza 1972 Charger, back for more
Dave 1964 Nova, track proven
Rick 1971 Challenger, Hilborn reborn, Phoenix
Rylis 1972 'Cuda, Finally together and ready to ROCK
Autoxcuda 2015 Challenger
Flat top Fabio 1970 Rebel Machine, paint booth fresh trailer queen
Richard 1970 #77 Trans Am Challenger, yes that one
Gary 2015 Cobra Super Snake
ntstlgl1970 '70 Barracuda Gen 3 Hemi, back and better
Dr Rustbucket '74 Duster, Lemons Veteran, rub fenders and leave your mark
Alltime '70 'Cuda, Trans Am prepped
Alltime '66 Dart, Lemons proven
Christine 2015 Mustang
Steve '15 Hellcat
Kelvin SCCA Escort, catch him if you can
John '68 Cuda convert with Roll Bar, Badder and Faster
Jeff '94 Cobra
Darren Audi S4
Stephen '94 Miata, super charged, not your every day Miata
Eric '70 'Cuda
Wing Nut '70 Challenger
Winged Warrior '69 Daytona
Joe Dirt '69 Daytona
Jim '02 Vette
Dwayne '68 Satellite
Gary '05 Audi TT
Bryan '00 Audi TT

...and for your spectating pleasure the Veloster Challenger series will have a run group. This will give you guys a chance to refuel those big V8's.

The cop car rotors got turned down and I will be using the hub for my hat/rotor conversion.

Interesting idea!

Just over a week away-time goes by fast!

Not fast enough, I'm already in vacation mode!!!!

Introducing Jason from Utah. First track day. small block, four-speed.

Nice, looks like a great turn out this year. Wait, it's always been a great turn out.

Your right about it looking like a great turn out this year! Unfortunately I wont be there this year as planned do to business commitments,I tried to make adjustments in my scheduled but couldn't make it work. For all you guys that haven't done this before be prepared for the time of your lives and a day you will never forget. Hope to be there again next year, be safe and have a good time!

Rick I really wanted to see that new injection set up but I think I might be reading about it soon.

Keep me on the email list for next year Tim.

Gold66cuda, Gonna miss you!



Looks like the weather is on our side.

Registration update. 6 more days to register. $325. Day of $375

Darius 1970 GTX
Dan 2012 BMW
Yowza Yunick 1972 Charger, back for more
Dave 1964 Nova, track proven
Rick 1971 Challenger, Hilborn reborn, Phoenix
Rylis 1972 'Cuda, Finally together and ready to ROCK
Autoxcuda 2015 Challenger
Flat top Fabio 1970 Rebel Machine, paint booth fresh trailer queen
Richard 1970 #77 Trans Am Challenger, yes that one
Gary 2015 Cobra Super Snake
ntstlgl1970 '70 Barracuda Gen 3 Hemi, back and better
Dr Rustbucket '74 Duster, Lemons Veteran, rub fenders and leave your mark
Alltime '70 'Cuda, Trans Am prepped
Alltime '66 Dart, Lemons proven
Christine 2015 Mustang
Steve '15 Hellcat
Kelvin SCCA Escort, catch him if you can
John '68 Cuda convert with Roll Bar, Badder and Faster
Jeff '94 Cobra
Darren Audi S4
Stephen '94 Miata, super charged, not your every day Miata
Eric '70 'Cuda
Wing Nut '70 Challenger
Winged Warrior '69 Daytona
Joe Dirt '69 Daytona
Jim '02 Vette
Dwayne '68 Satellite
Gary '05 Audi TT
Bryan '00 Audi TT
Eric Hellcat, Vegas baby
Jason '68 Cuda, Utah
Scott Yellow Jacket Challenger, Palm Springs
Francis Porsche, Santa Monica
Boyd's Dodge, LAX, Canada
Greg LA '70 Roadrunner
Vince LA '12 Mustang

...and for your spectating pleasure the Veloster Challenger series will have a run group. This will give you guys a chance to refuel those big V8's.

Back again this year by better sponsorship .... Yowza Yunick!

Unfortunately, I won't make it again this year. I'll be in Texas running the Big Bend Open Road Race in the Charger... Life's rough, huh?

So jealous! No BBORR for me this year. No Spring Fling either.

335 Rivals backorderEd again, big shocker again. Tax man wants way to much this year also. I'm gonna take another year off unless I can find some sponsorship. Have fun at Willows guys.

Dan, we will miss you and the 67 charger this year. Have fun in Texas and good luck!

Wrapping up my rotor upgrade.

Alltime how much wider is the wheel track with those rotors.

Approximately 3/8" each side. Because of the hat of course

I'm a little confused, but is the hat sitting on the new hub? And I'm assuming that's a spacer on there.

Cop car rotor turned down to hub as shown.
New hat/rotor simply slides on. Hat thickness is 3/8" approx. NO spacer

Does the Hat have multiple bolt patterns? Maybe that's what's confusing me. Otherwise, I thought that's what you were doing.

Multi pattern hat. NO spacer !!!!!!!

No, I got that the first time you said it. The picture kind of throws you off a little but I got it. Turned down rotor assembly to make custom hub plop rotor and hat assembly over hub face, make caliper bracket, bolt together.

MuuMuu101, you got it! I've been selling this kit for 15 years.

What caliper is it?

TBM, the Brake Man.
He did the trans am brakes with Frank Airhart in the 60's. Hurst/Airhart. Then Worked at JFZ in the 70's with Bill Wood.

These are modular construction with steel interlocking C bridges to minimize flex at racing temp. As you know AL looses half its strength at around 350F.

High Noon Drag Racing... on the front straightaway!!!

Back by popular demand. Noon Bracket Drag Racing. Pays 1, 2, 3 positions.

Flagger start, and flagger finish. No lights, no times. Just Gas, Flash, and Cash!

$20...no buy backs.

NO burnout box, cold launch only. We wouldn't want you to have to pay for a divot!

Hosted by Brad Faria, Sonoma Drag Strip.

Drag entry:

Francis- Porsche
Dr Rustbucket- Duster
Dennis- Super Bee, I mean Coronet
Alltime- Dart

Dennis Harris' car is a Coronet R/T....Shame on you!

Where is the Wednesday get together at? The track? Someone's house?

Wednesday get together/happy hour/BBQ
Is at the track, 2 pm and after.

Thinking about it, I might just bring $375 and drive the Scion Thursday. I've got some Michellin PSS on the front but some old PS2's on the back.

If your in the LA area and want to get involved with making a few trophys from my junk pile for SFSF please let me know. I will be starting on them around noon!

What hotels are people staying at? Hampton inn Lancaster is sold out...

Where in the LA area?

Close to Manhattan Beach MuuMuu.

Ntstlgl1970, Devonshire inn on Rosamond blvd has some staying there. As stated earlier we disnt find a place this year that we where proud enough to endorse as host hotel.

That's a little bit of a drive today, otherwise I would have helped you out.

Greg's 70 Roadrunner....yep, he's going!

Call me a picker of nits, but when I read 'bracket racing', I think dial-ins. Clearly, flagger start is heads-up racing.

Regardless, color me in.
Is cash day of acceptable?

69hemib, day of $20 cash is good, must be signed in no later than 11am.

What car are you bringing? Post a pic here!

I stand corrected....Heads Up Drag Racing!!

2 track day trophies done, one more to go!

As seen on the SF flyer.

(Not a car just like this one. This car.)

well you certainly stand a better change at being in the money than I...Haha

Thanks Tim! RylisPro, 73 Cuda Here is my video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oghaMwMT7T8

In case you havnt seen it yet!

You do realize there is a PRIUS commercial attached to your video don't you???

Safe travels everyone! I look forward to meeting those of you who will be joining us for the first time.

For the rest of you regulars it will be wonderful to catch up.

Happy hour starts at 2 pm tomorrow, Wednesday, at "The Big Track" look for the corral of Mopars with people in the middle, close to pit wall on the main straightaway.

Thursday Breakfast is available in the track Café starting at 0700.

Drivers meeting starts shortly after 0815, it is mandatory if you plan on driving in a run group. Newbies and those who want a refresher, there will be a performance driving class following the drivers meeting.

Lunch will be primarily Drag Racing followed by a short track tour session.

Well, I didn't win the lotto today. Maybe next year.

I'm bringing chips to the BBQ, is there a store nearby so we can do a beer run and get ice? Haha!

I'm also bringing 2 Trans Am`Cuda front spoilers #031 and #032 if anyone wants to check them out and buy one.
Save you on the shipping!

Ariel,

Grocery, gas, auto parts, all right off the 14 when you head west on Rosamond. Another 5 miles west to WSIR, second turn in for main office and Big Track. Gates close by 6 pm.

Head east 1-2 blocks to go to the Devonshire hotel.

Courtesy Yowza "full throttle" Yunick, '72 Charger.

http://youtu.be/66k20ZuZ3LY

For those of you on the fence, you may disembark to one side or the other after watching this...LOL

I'm not going to make it out today, leaving super early tomorrow morning...

I need to get read, pack, and head on over. I'll probably be there around 4ish I'd imagine. Hopefully traffic doesn't suck.

Made it to Willow Springs!

I'm early haha!

Please post and/or take as many pictures as you can.

I'm not going to be able to make it out. Brand new job has got me in a pickle for Thursday

I'll second that! _ take lots of pictures! I'm pretty sure I won't make it either- unless I have a miraculous early morning tomorrow. Tim- if I can't make it, can I donate my registration to a friend who will be there?

Too many new engine teething problems to count...

Bummer Steve, I was looking forward to seeing you and weighing my car;-)

Yes you can donate it to your friend. Please have them make it by the 8:15 drivers meeting/class room

Ok,
I'll pass that along, his name is Shelby, I told him to come find you when he gets there

Here are some pictures that were posted on Facebook this morning from Spring Fling Speed Festival.

I think they are from yesterday?, since some cars are missing.

But Wow!

Mopar Muscle was live broadcasting this event. I see a video on Mopar Muscle's Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/Zakyrah.z/posts/987695557965406

link don't work

Drive off course... Damage front bumper, rip out wheel wells, crumple skid plate, and get rocks stuck in your tire. Don't ask me how I know.

I was able to view it here without logging into Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/moparmusclemag

Just got home after 6 hours drive and just want to say thanks I had a great time at the track day!

It was so cool to meet you Tim, Tim's buddy in cowboy hat and glasses who cooked the BBQ, Rick, Rick's buddy, Samy, James, Paul, Jaxson, Sterling, 68HemiB, Yowza, Mr. Tony Richards, Mr. Surber, Mrs. & Mr. Tarozzi, Randy, Linda, Sean, WingNut, Keith and anyone else I forgot sorry I'm tired haha!

`Cuda ran awesome and no major issues except for a broken hood pin. Made it home just fine.

Super grateful to be a part of this awesome event!
Will be back next year!

Great video of the event on-track within the Sam Posey #77 T/A!!!... shown on the Mopar Muscle Facebook site... T/Anks!!!!

http://www.hotrod.com/events/1604-worlds-biggest-mopar-open-track-day-hits-willow-springs/

What's going on in this photo? Something looks like it's about to fly out of the passenger window.

http://image.hotrod.com/f/102757851+q80+...k-day--145-.jpg

I had a trash bag that was covering my passenger seat and it got sucked out haha!

I'll jump in and say I am having a great week end out here at Spring Fling.
Track days was awesome.

Some more photos courtesy of Mr. Tony Richards

Hot Rod Magazine story and 236 pics from Spring Fling Speed Festival at Willow Spring raceway:

http://www.hotrod.com/events/1604-worlds-biggest-mopar-open-track-day-hits-willow-springs/

Have 12 minutes to spare, and want to experience what a full session felt like at SFSF 10?

Here is a video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNENlbiC8Io

edit: Correction. The full video did not upload for some reason, so you get to see the first 12 minutes of a session...

Video coverage for Mopar track day. SFSF-X, Spring Fling Speed Festival. Mopar Track Day at Willow Spring Raceway, by Alltime RAcing in conjunction with CPW, Spring Fling at Woodley Park. ENJOY !!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjlA6WBwSY4

Awesome video!!!! T/Anks!!!!

Love all the cars, but man do I like that white Daytona!

I hear ya on the Daytona. Scared the crap out of me the first time he came up behind me and passed like I was standing still! What an awesome car it is.

Sean said he was going to upgrade his engine because of me though haha!
He can easily add another 50hp with a head swap while I'm kind of maxed out.
Hopefully I can put on 315's by next year and outrun him in the corners!

Ariel I thought you got the 315's on? I ordered 335's in March, they are backordered, and cancelled the order end of April. Tired of wondering IF I will get them and pretty much cancelled my season. To much stuff came up and said maybe next year.

Nope still running 295's haha!

New videos of Bob Tarrozi,
AAR, Hemi Dart, Hurst AMX, Keith Black blocks, posted- quick Q&A- http://youtu.be/e7gBprDQyNc

Bob Tarrozzi talks about his history- http://youtu.be/pRGUIfVap8s

your cars are looking fairly flat in the corners, what TB and sway bars are you guys running? Also what tires did you end up running that day?! Can't wait to join you guys next year!