When did DFW owners lose their spirit???

[cadzilla74]

I didn't even want to type that thread title but WTF??? No response to PM's re: going to Kennedale to run the 1/8th mile and get together as a group???

Thanks, SeadooSandi for coming out in her Mag RT and lending moral support....my brother Txjeff at least called at 4:30 to say he was having a bad-hair day and wasn't gonna make it (JOKING! his sawbones has him on some new meds and he didn't feel up to it)....what's everyone else's excuse???

Anyway, Sandi and my wife Leslie had a good time and it was very crowded but, as usual, I was the ONLY MOPAR racing!!! We did see an Inferno Red Charger parked up by the finish-line as we were leaving but I don't think they were racing...didn't get a chance to give them an LX-Forums business card, didn't see anyone near the car.

Here's how I did...once again, the Mag RT is very competitive with all those Mustangs and Camaros....y'all really should try to come out...

Ambient temp was 73 degrees...front tires 42psi...rear tires 28psi...1/3 tank of gas....91 octane tune, raised RPM, raised shift points, reduced Torque Management settings on the Flashpaq.

First run against a "somewhat" older Camaro with some very loud exhausts...I had my doubts about this one...here's the timeslip...I'm car #902...



We have a winner...the Mag!!!! I got him by a bit off the line and then just walked away...the 9.325 is my worst time so far but the .305 reaction time was encouraging...engine temp was 213 degrees and the guy with the hose at the waterbox got a little carried away today, my tires were wet...Dead launch (no brake start) and ESP OFF.

Second run .... freakin' NOBODY wants to get beat by a wagon, LOL!!! I can't get a race so finally I agree to go against this guy in a Vette (no idea what year, maybe late 80's or early 90's, but absolutely NO QUESTION he has worked this thing, obvious cam lope and exhaust work, not sure what esle)....but I was there to try to improve my driving as much as anything today so I line up with him...

Engine temp is 215 dgrees this time but I wise up and do a burnout after running through the water....nothing spectacular, just to dry off the tires and get 'em sticky...Vette-boy does a smoky burnout on his drag radials and we line up...here's the timeslip...



The Vette RED-LIGHTS!!! I'm grinning ear-to-ear cause I cut an .097 light so I'm thrilled, still only ran a 9.26 (ran a 9.05 last Wednesday) but still respectable AND got the WIN LIGHT! The Vette was a full second faster but I'll take 'em where I can get 'em.

This is fun stuff gang...wish we could get a better turnout. Had to leave after 2 runs, Mrs. Cadz back was acting up and I didn't want to be selfish, I was happy she came out to cheer me on.

Peace, out.

[SeadooSandi]

I have never been to the drag strip before so I didn't know what to expect. I am ashamed to admit that I've never even done a burn out in my magnum.. Having said that I may just have to give it a try next time. Burn-out optional! lol And OMG Art's magnum looked bad-ass out on the track!!

[FOHN_JARGO]

We live about 5 to 6 hours from DFW. A friend just moved away from there to Colorado. It would have been a great excuse to go down! I thought there were more people in that area on the forum too.

TEAM SPIRIT WANTED!

You could always carry this sign above.

[Isaac321]

Where exactly is this track? I am not an LXer yet but remain enthusiastic! I live in the Addison area, is it far? I have never raced before and can't say I will in my current beater('98 Ford Ranger 200K on the Odo.) but it would be fun to watch!

[Redfox0099]

I said it was my wife's B-Day on the 17th and I wasn't going to make the Sunday meeting....hope you read my post and weren't expecting me...

[cadzilla74]

Nathan, saw your post...no prob...was just hoping to see a few friendly faces...I feel like General Custer out there...

[cadzilla74]

And what a coincidence...my wife's birthday is also St. Patty's Day...lol

Isaac321 - go to http://www.texasraceway.com for directions, calendar and all ya need to know.

fohn-jargo - that's the sign I need. Or maybe "more cowbell".

[cadzilla74]

And a big GREEN bean to SeadooSandi for coming out to play....it was great to see ya!

[Dallas300c]

sorry man... I had a chance at a long weekend with the family in Branson and took it... sorry bout not giving you a heads up...

[moparman53]

Sorry man, but I had to work and it's too far to drive for a 1/8 mile track.

[STAGE 3 R/T]

if I was in that area I would show up!

[cadzilla74]

We'll give it another try soon...looks like the weather might work against us this week...Dallas300c hope ya had a fun trip with the family...can't beat that kind of quality time...moparman53 I'll have to catch up with you next time I head to S TX...I know it's a long haul for ya...

I might go to Ennis this weekend if the weather holds out but that's a big if...I would like to see a 1/4 run in my car one of these days...my golf clubs have been calling me for the last 2 weeks and I need to knock the rust off those bad boys soon too...lol.

[Redfox0099]

OH Oh Oh OH PLEASE COME TO ENNIS on Friday night....I want some other LXs there...and Saturday is the Texas Street Car shootout....yall come on out ya hear!!!!!

[RocketJock]

Believe me, if what's left of my life after work wasn't owned by my young kids and National Guard- I'd be "flat gett'n it". I tried to get a group down to Ennis a weeks back and the weather shut us down. I'd love to go tonight, but its almost 7 and I'm stuck with the kids as usual. Anyway, you're right Cad, we gotta get something going in DFW. Just give me enough planning time to get things lined up.

[cadzilla74]

Sounds good RocketJock...if the weather holds I may try to get to Ennis tomorrow night...I had things that couldn't be put off today, too. I sure wasn't trying to offend anyone...just rekindle the old fire...2 more weeks and my work schedule rotates and I'll be totally out of the picture every weekend for the next 2 months...was kinda hoping to have some fun with fellow LX-ers before then.

Here's a shot of the first M&G I ever went to at SeadooSandi's house...we had a ball...



And Charger06 put one together up in Frisco one time...since then we've had to go to Houston or San Antonio for meets...we couldn't even get a DFW group together for Laps for Charity at TMS but a whole group came up from San Antonio for that...