Ford/mustang shows at MD drags
9/29/05, 02:02 PM
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There are a couple shows at some "local" dragstrips in October that
might be of interest.
Oct 8-9: The first is at the 75-80 Dragway in Monrovia, Maryland
(just east of Frederick). This dragstrip is an oldy, and frankly not
all that well maintained anymore as they are closing down this year.
But the Ford Show they have each year (on Sunday) is usually pretty
well attended--with the dragway closing perhaps that will foster a
large turnout. Plus you can drag all day long, do the burn out
contest or the autocross (a first). See
http://www.7580dragway.com/events/fordspectacular.html. The place is
only 15 minutes away from home, so it's a no brainer for me.
Oct 15-16: The other is at the Maryland International Raceway at
Budd's Creek in southern Maryland on Oct 15-16. There are shows both
days, plus some outstanding drags to watch. See
http://www.mirdrag.com/images/flyers/05_ford_fever.pdf.
Just some ideas, as the number of shows are dwindling and we start
thinking of garaging our machines...
John
might be of interest.
Oct 8-9: The first is at the 75-80 Dragway in Monrovia, Maryland
(just east of Frederick). This dragstrip is an oldy, and frankly not
all that well maintained anymore as they are closing down this year.
But the Ford Show they have each year (on Sunday) is usually pretty
well attended--with the dragway closing perhaps that will foster a
large turnout. Plus you can drag all day long, do the burn out
contest or the autocross (a first). See
http://www.7580dragway.com/events/fordspectacular.html. The place is
only 15 minutes away from home, so it's a no brainer for me.
Oct 15-16: The other is at the Maryland International Raceway at
Budd's Creek in southern Maryland on Oct 15-16. There are shows both
days, plus some outstanding drags to watch. See
http://www.mirdrag.com/images/flyers/05_ford_fever.pdf.
Just some ideas, as the number of shows are dwindling and we start
thinking of garaging our machines...
John
9/30/05, 02:19 PM
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Originally posted by 6505pony@September 30, 2005, 9:25 AM
John, I'd love to go to the 75-80 show its pretty clode to me but I've already gor reservations for the summer cruisin weekend down in OC that weekend.
John, I'd love to go to the 75-80 show its pretty clode to me but I've already gor reservations for the summer cruisin weekend down in OC that weekend.
John
9/30/05, 02:45 PM
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Originally posted by jwgroovin@September 30, 2005, 2:22 PM
I hear you. Actually the wife and I HAD planned on this but it ended up we couldn't spend the two days down there. Have fun, I'll catch the spring trip to OC next year...
John
I hear you. Actually the wife and I HAD planned on this but it ended up we couldn't spend the two days down there. Have fun, I'll catch the spring trip to OC next year...
John
The wife and I decided not to go if it was just the two of us.
Maybe the 75-80 thing will be our alternative if the weather holds up.
9/30/05, 06:42 PM
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Originally posted by 6505pony@September 30, 2005, 4:48 PM
I just found out about an hour ago the other couple we were going to go with can't go. He slipped a disk in his back and is not moving much.
The wife and I decided not to go if it was just the two of us.
Maybe the 75-80 thing will be our alternative if the weather holds up.
I just found out about an hour ago the other couple we were going to go with can't go. He slipped a disk in his back and is not moving much.
The wife and I decided not to go if it was just the two of us.
Maybe the 75-80 thing will be our alternative if the weather holds up.
John
10/1/05, 01:00 PM
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Originally posted by 6505pony@September 30, 2005, 7:25 AM
John, I'd love to go to the 75-80 show its pretty clode to me but I've already gor reservations for the summer cruisin weekend down in OC that weekend.
John, I'd love to go to the 75-80 show its pretty clode to me but I've already gor reservations for the summer cruisin weekend down in OC that weekend.
10/1/05, 08:08 PM
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Originally posted by 6505pony@October 1, 2005, 4:27 PM
I'm bringing the 05 to the 75-80 to run. Just got done putting an C&L CAI and a tune from Lidio at Alternative Auto and want to check out the times.
I'm bringing the 05 to the 75-80 to run. Just got done putting an C&L CAI and a tune from Lidio at Alternative Auto and want to check out the times.
John
10/2/05, 12:25 PM
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Originally posted by jwgroovin@October 1, 2005, 8:11 PM
Which day? I'm going Sunday, since that's the car show. Test and tune either day though. You loving that C&L yet? Get the 93 octane tune?
John
Which day? I'm going Sunday, since that's the car show. Test and tune either day though. You loving that C&L yet? Get the 93 octane tune?
John
Don't know if I'm going Saturday, Sunday or both. Depends on the weather. If it's nice I'll go both to run the car just to get the practice. I've never raced before. My brother-in-law and his wife are coming too I think. He used to run all the time (72 small block chevy camaro with automatic modified street class) that took him to the invitational only regional finals before his now ex-wife made him stop. I'm getting his helmet because I have a vert and he's going to "Train" me on how to race this thing.
My daughter laughs and says the only thing I'm going to do is wreck it.
10/8/05, 02:51 PM
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Originally posted by pittperson@October 5, 2005, 3:53 PM
Well now, I just might have to show up at this place. I just have to decide, 40 miles to 75-80 or 15 to capital.
Well now, I just might have to show up at this place. I just have to decide, 40 miles to 75-80 or 15 to capital.
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Just checked with my brother in law who was going with us and I'm going. We are going to at least check it out to see if we can be on asphalt.
If so then I'm staying and running test and tunes if its dry. If we can't get on pavement then we are not staying because the car is certainly not going in the mud.
If so then I'm staying and running test and tunes if its dry. If we can't get on pavement then we are not staying because the car is certainly not going in the mud.
10/8/05, 08:20 PM
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Originally posted by 6505pony@October 8, 2005, 8:32 PM
Just checked with my brother in law who was going with us and I'm going. We are going to at least check it out to see if we can be on asphalt.
If so then I'm staying and running test and tunes if its dry. If we can't get on pavement then we are not staying because the car is certainly not going in the mud.
Just checked with my brother in law who was going with us and I'm going. We are going to at least check it out to see if we can be on asphalt.
If so then I'm staying and running test and tunes if its dry. If we can't get on pavement then we are not staying because the car is certainly not going in the mud.
"Hi everyone this is Sandy And Pete,
We just want to let everyone know that if it is still raining this
Sunday,the day of the 75/80 Ford show, the Rain date will be on Sunday
October 16 starting at 9 AM. Check the website or call the track for
the
recorded message. I hope everyone can still come next week. AND PLEASE
let
everyone know that owns a Ford or Mercury that the show will have a
rain
date"
John
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