A Midwest Mopar event that is happening.

Posted By: rt66jim

A Midwest Mopar event that is happening. - 03/08/14 05:57 AM

I have read the other post about the MM @ STL. That isn't going to happen. Well this event is real and this is the 6th or 7th year for it. No it's not large but it is a 1/4 mile track. And you will be treated well and yes you can have a cold one after the race. I hope some of you will consider giving them a chance to earn your support. No it doesn't have a huge payout. But you will have a good time. Come race with us you will be welcome. Jim

http://www.mokandragway.com/event_info/mopar.html

Posted By: SNK-EYZ

Re: A Midwest Mopar event that is happening. - 03/08/14 07:23 AM

I've let the St.Louis Area crowd know about it.

I emailed 70+ people the flyer to let them know it was going on and most of my close buddies say they're going to try to attend.

It's a Mopar race/show that's not too far of a drive.

Kayse wants us to go, she wanted to know if her Dart would be ready to race.
That's a little too soon for it to be ready to be there.
It's less than a month from now and I've got a lot to do on the car yet.

The plan will be for me to trailer my car down to race it and I guess she'll probably race her 06 Charger Daytona.

Posted By: 10 o to go

Re: A Midwest Mopar event that is happening. - 03/08/14 12:00 PM

Thought about going ,BUT with air shifter and transbrake no class their

several of us around STL allowed at most tracks allow withn 150 miles

Posted By: 440gtx6

Re: A Midwest Mopar event that is happening. - 03/08/14 07:09 PM

I don't have anything ready to run but I'll try to be there anyway.

Posted By: rt66jim

Re: A Midwest Mopar event that is happening. - 03/09/14 01:44 AM

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Thought about going ,BUT with air shifter and transbrake no class their several of us around STL allowed at most tracks allow withn 150 miles

They will have a Super Pro class that allows all the bells and whistles. It runs 1/8 mile though. If you and your friends would like to know more about the track and classes. I would suggest you contact Carl Blanton. He is the "senior weasel" on the track forums.

I'm sure he would be glad to hear from you and answer any and all questions. Jim

Posted By: rt66jim

Re: A Midwest Mopar event that is happening. - 03/09/14 01:52 AM

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I've let the St.Louis Area crowd know about it.

I emailed 70+ people the flyer to let them know it was going on and most of my close buddies say they're going to try to attend.

It's a Mopar race/show that's not too far of a drive.

Kayse wants us to go, she wanted to know if her Dart would be ready to race.
That's a little too soon for it to be ready to be there.
It's less than a month from now and I've got a lot to do on the car yet.

The plan will be for me to trailer my car down to race it and I guess she'll probably race her 06 Charger Daytona.

I appreciate the effort you have made to help us out. I will look forward to meeting you. Hope we get the time to bench race a little. Jim

Posted By: BrianT

Re: A Midwest Mopar event that is happening. - 03/09/14 03:56 PM

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I don't have anything ready to run but I'll try to be there anyway.

Same here, but I think we are going to drive down just to check it out.

Posted By: mopar65

Re: A Midwest Mopar event that is happening. - 03/09/14 05:51 PM

i am going to be there. unless i have to work overtime at work. mopar65

Posted By: slantzilla

Re: A Midwest Mopar event that is happening. - 03/09/14 10:15 PM

Pretty sure Mark Goodman is going to have the Lancer out there. Injected Slant, 5 speed, 10 second car. Definitely worth a look.

Posted By: rt66jim

Re: A Midwest Mopar event that is happening. - 03/10/14 03:24 AM

Mark is planning on being there with the Lancer. As well as the nostalgia front engine /6 Paxton surcharged dragster.

Posted By: slantracer

Re: A Midwest Mopar event that is happening. - 03/10/14 05:15 PM

Thanks, Slantzilla, for setting the bar high for our old slant 6 door car.
Jim the dragster won't be ready for the MoPar race, wish it would be, but there is to much work to do.

Posted By: Bad340fish

Re: A Midwest Mopar event that is happening. - 03/10/14 05:40 PM

I plan on being there, great track with great people. Not sure if I will drive it or trailer it up there. My drag radials are pretty thin so it might get the trailer treatment.

Posted By: slantzilla

Re: A Midwest Mopar event that is happening. - 03/10/14 06:48 PM

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Thanks, Slantzilla, for setting the bar high for our old slant 6 door car.
Jim the dragster won't be ready for the MoPar race, wish it would be, but there is to much work to do.

No problem Mark. That is one beautiful car.

Posted By: 10 o to go

Re: A Midwest Mopar event that is happening. - 03/11/14 01:45 PM

Couple of Questions .
I see they are IHRA will they accept my NHRA liscence ?
How is the shut down ?
Thank you
Don

Posted By: Bad340fish

Re: A Midwest Mopar event that is happening. - 03/11/14 02:45 PM

I can answer the shut down part. I have a raced a 10.60 car there and my car when it ran 11.40s. Its short but I didn't have any problem shutting down. Both cars have aftermarket brakes though.

It was however an eye opener compared to the 1/2 mile of uphill shutdown we have in Tulsa.

Posted By: rt66jim

Re: A Midwest Mopar event that is happening. - 03/11/14 03:58 PM

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Couple of Questions .
I see they are IHRA will they accept my NHRA liscence ?
How is the shut down ?
Thank you
Don

NHRA accepted. And as Clark stated it is somewhat short but I have seen 275+ top fuel cars make 1/4 mile passes there in the past. If you have s suspension car the shut area is OK. Guys without suspension say it has a bump or two in it.

My old car ran 10.5 @ 126 with discs on the front and drums on the rear. No problems shutting down. If someone were to have an issue. There is additional length it just ins't paved.

Posted By: slantracer

Re: A Midwest Mopar event that is happening. - 04/01/14 05:07 AM

Looks like the old Lancer is going to be ready for the race this Saturday.
It will be the first time out this year.

Mark

Posted By: Bad340fish

Re: A Midwest Mopar event that is happening. - 04/01/14 02:27 PM

Bump, not sure I am going to be able to make it but this is a great event.

Posted By: SNK-EYZ

Re: A Midwest Mopar event that is happening. - 04/01/14 05:02 PM

We're driving down on Friday during the day.
A few buddies are driving down Friday evening.

We ended up making motel reservation in Pittsburg KS at the Super 8.

Looks like the weather should be good Saturday, forecast is 64 degrees and partly cloudy.

Posted By: slantzilla

Re: A Midwest Mopar event that is happening. - 04/01/14 06:54 PM

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Looks like the old Lancer is going to be ready for the race this Saturday.
It will be the first time out this year.

Mark

Posted By: BrianT

Re: A Midwest Mopar event that is happening. - 04/02/14 01:26 AM

A buddy and I are driving down from KC Saturday morning!