Re: OK so now that it out there, MATS
[Re: Al_Alguire]
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01/16/16 02:19 PM
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Well I understand the why and also understand the crowd involved. This has to be the hardest crowd in all over motorsports to please, the Mopar crowd that is. Seem like all they want to do is complain, then spread the word. This has been IMO a largely self inflicted wound. Every year I hear about people complaining about parking, entry, weather, swap meet blah blah blah. Then spread the word about how this was bad or that stunk then viola, you have an event in trouble. I applaud the Painter family for sticking with it, unfortunately knowing the Mopar crowd as I do this will mark the beginning of the end for this event. They will now have yet another reason to not attend this event. I hope I am wrong and that all you Mopar guys out there show up in force and show the Painter family they do not need other makes in all the classes. However I feel the opposite will be the outcome.. This is the same thing that happens for us here in the Northeast with Mopars at E-Town every year. It's been Mopars against the World for along time now. Attendance has been declining at a once huge event because people can only seem to complain about anything and everything. If they would just show up and have a good time, there would be no complaints. You hear a lot these days about a sense of entitlement. Wonder where that comes from.
'71 Duster '72 Challenger '17 Ram 1500
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Re: OK so now that it out there, MATS
[Re: Al_Alguire]
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01/16/16 02:40 PM
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Well I understand the why and also understand the crowd involved. This has to be the hardest crowd in all over motorsports to please, the Mopar crowd that is. Seem like all they want to do is complain, then spread the word. This has been IMO a largely self inflicted wound. Every year I hear about people complaining about parking, entry, weather, swap meet blah blah blah. Then spread the word about how this was bad or that stunk then viola, you have an event in trouble. I applaud the Painter family for sticking with it, unfortunately knowing the Mopar crowd as I do this will mark the beginning of the end for this event. They will now have yet another reason to not attend this event. I hope I am wrong and that all you Mopar guys out there show up in force and show the Painter family they do not need other makes in all the classes. However I feel the opposite will be the outcome.. Well said. It's a shame that most people see the negative about it and because it's not "How they want it" they will stay home.
Kayse can't keep up at all now. lol
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Re: OK so now that it out there, MATS
[Re: SNK-EYZ]
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01/16/16 02:53 PM
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This race is always kind of been a field trip for our friends and family. This seems like the only race that were able to get everyone together. Our group has exceeded 30 people.. in years past... and I am totally bummed that is not 100% Mopar anymore however I love to race and hang out with friends and family and Phil has always tried his best to keep everyone happy.. I believe he is a true Mopar guy and will always try to have something special for us at his events.... so I will continue to race at his event.... and for the guys that only race at Mopar events. I guess that's one less race a year you have to worry about.. and i try to distance myself from those type of people
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In the 8s N/A.with Brett miller W8's 5.07 at 133 at 2700lb
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Re: OK so now that it out there, MATS
[Re: WHITEDART]
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01/16/16 03:02 PM
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At the last NMCA West race in Fontana. My mopar was one of about 6 on the property. Out of probably 300 cars and Had a great time
In the 8s N/A.with Brett miller W8's 5.07 at 133 at 2700lb
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Re: OK so now that it out there, MATS
[Re: Thumperdart]
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01/16/16 04:08 PM
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Out of two races....number #1 qualifier at 1st race number 2# qualifier at the second race... not bad for a small block mopar running against all those BBC's so yes im trying to represent. And getting ready to turn the wick up
In the 8s N/A.with Brett miller W8's 5.07 at 133 at 2700lb
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Re: OK so now that it out there, MATS
[Re: mikeysmopars]
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01/16/16 09:06 PM
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I am usually the only mopar at all the tracks I race at.
1.33 60 ft,6.21 at 110.59 in the 1/8, pump gas small block,2950lbs,drag radials,mufflers and driven to track ...
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Re: OK so now that it out there, MATS
[Re: mikeysmopars]
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01/16/16 09:34 PM
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It was, "Mopars At The Strip", right? So now it becomes, just another event. So, if Monster Mopar Weekend, becomes, "Monster Muscle Weekend", who cares? I personally don't care, but maybe some racers and vendors do.
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Re: OK so now that it out there, MATS
[Re: mikeysmopars]
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01/16/16 09:51 PM
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I go to MATS because it is a Mopar race. Don't get me wrong I own Chevy's but I can race a lot of different tracks that are a lot closer to Dallas and have better payouts. I will be canceling my rooms on Monday. I can use that gas money to do 2-3 local races. 👍🏻👍🏻
Doug
MOPAR or NO CAR!!! 1965 Dodge Coronet soon a 6.1 Hemi with a Magnson blower 810 hp on pump gas 1964 Dodge Polara 582" Indy alum Block 426-1RA heads, 1933 Plymouth PE all Steel, LT1 4L60E 1959 Plymouth Savoy 33,000 mile survivor Old cars are never done. They are ongoing projects!
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Re: OK so now that it out there, MATS
[Re: 65 Hemi]
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01/16/16 10:09 PM
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I go to MATS because it is a Mopar race. Don't get me wrong I own Chevy's but I can race a lot of different tracks that are a lot closer to Dallas and have better payouts. I will be canceling my rooms on Monday. I can use that gas money to do 2-3 local races. 👍🏻👍🏻 I can't believe you guys still can't go and spend time with other Mopar racers (Friends). Race, see Friends and other nice Mopars, eat, drink, lay-back and socialize. Life is GREAT, enjoy it.
1970 Duster Edelbrock headed 408 5.984@112.52 422 Indy headed small block 5.982@112.56 mph 9.38@138.67
Livin and lovin life one day at a time
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Re: OK so now that it out there, MATS
[Re: pittsburghracer]
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01/16/16 10:38 PM
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I go to MATS because it is a Mopar race. Don't get me wrong I own Chevy's but I can race a lot of different tracks that are a lot closer to Dallas and have better payouts. I will be canceling my rooms on Monday. I can use that gas money to do 2-3 local races. 👍🏻👍🏻 I can't believe you guys still can't go and spend time with other Mopar racers (Friends). Race, see Friends and other nice Mopars, eat, drink, lay-back and socialize. Life is GREAT, enjoy it. I can do that but I don't need to drive 1300 mile to do it now. I can hit 3 other race for the same $$$.
Doug
MOPAR or NO CAR!!! 1965 Dodge Coronet soon a 6.1 Hemi with a Magnson blower 810 hp on pump gas 1964 Dodge Polara 582" Indy alum Block 426-1RA heads, 1933 Plymouth PE all Steel, LT1 4L60E 1959 Plymouth Savoy 33,000 mile survivor Old cars are never done. They are ongoing projects!
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Re: OK so now that it out there, MATS
[Re: mikeysmopars]
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01/16/16 10:56 PM
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Well if anyone has a room or two at the Cannery that is not going to go, let me know and I will gladly take your place.
It really doesn't matter whether you win or lose… as long as you look good doing it!
‘65 A100 ‘69 ‘Cuda ‘73 Vega GT ‘06 Mega Cab ‘14 Mercedes SLK
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Re: OK so now that it out there, MATS
[Re: camastomcat]
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01/16/16 11:11 PM
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I race brand X all year long. I couldn't care less if there's a GM powered car next to me as the payout is outstanding for being out west. I'm in if I can find a place to keep my stuff for the Spring Fling. I'll be one of the few Mopars there too, who cares. It's more about being able to meet and hang out with people I see online all year. I can't believe you Texas guys. I know you have lot's of local options but, who doesn't like Vegas? Don't be sceerd! It's not about being scared. I only did it for the nostalgia. When I lived in CA I use to go to the Mopar race when it was in Palmdale then Vegas. One Chapter closes and another opens. I will do Ennis Mopar, Tulsa Mopar and maybe Monster Mopar in OH and do the mixed brand bracket races locally.
Doug
MOPAR or NO CAR!!! 1965 Dodge Coronet soon a 6.1 Hemi with a Magnson blower 810 hp on pump gas 1964 Dodge Polara 582" Indy alum Block 426-1RA heads, 1933 Plymouth PE all Steel, LT1 4L60E 1959 Plymouth Savoy 33,000 mile survivor Old cars are never done. They are ongoing projects!
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Re: OK so now that it out there, MATS
[Re: mikeysmopars]
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01/21/16 01:04 AM
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Well its official, I'm coming to Vegas to run the drag racing part of MATS again. It will be great to work with the Painter Family again and the great staff at LVMS. "Be There"!
Nitro Joe Jackson
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Re: OK so now that it out there, MATS
[Re: J_BODY]
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01/21/16 01:47 AM
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maybe I missed it what's the dates??
footbrake N/A SB 408 Scamp 10.10 @ 132 street/strip 73 Duster 340 street strip 12.79 @ 105
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Re: OK so now that it out there, MATS
[Re: J_BODY]
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01/21/16 04:50 AM
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Well I've got B1 Polara replaced with an owner of a 70 Mailibu.... Im there... Coolers will be packed.... fun will be had.... No Cannery for me... We'll be in the pit area livin large!!! Thanks J Body! I may still fly out to watch and hang with friends that will be going from California. It cost me $2500-$3000 total expenses to travel out from TX before with fuel. Now that fuel is 1/2 the cost it would save me about $600.🙂
Doug
MOPAR or NO CAR!!! 1965 Dodge Coronet soon a 6.1 Hemi with a Magnson blower 810 hp on pump gas 1964 Dodge Polara 582" Indy alum Block 426-1RA heads, 1933 Plymouth PE all Steel, LT1 4L60E 1959 Plymouth Savoy 33,000 mile survivor Old cars are never done. They are ongoing projects!
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Re: OK so now that it out there, MATS
[Re: J_BODY]
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01/21/16 11:24 AM
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I've been watching the fuel deal myself..... If you want to pull your car ANYWHERE, it looks like this might be the summer to do it. I just can't get enough time off work to pull off the Norwalk deal.... but have eyeballing the Gateway schedule in St Louis as there is supposedly a "muscle car" race there as well slated for October IIRC.... Agree on the fuel deal, I wanted to go this yr, but its a long haul for me, I'm not sure......
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