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88TSI_Rob · 11-06-2007, 10:03 PM

Troll, thanks for the support. I'd love to see a couple groups team up so that we can enter more than one car.

The fees are pretty basic:
We can't spend any more than $500 for the car + any non-safety parts that we install.
Each driver must pay a $100 entry fee and they need a current competition license. Unless you race competitively in the SCCA or NASA, chances are you don't have one so they offer an event license at the track for an additional $50.
Finally we need to buy all of the safety gear and wear parts. That's the biggest expense. A roll cage, a racing seat, racing harness, helmets/racing suits, brake pads/rotors, fire extinguisher, a spare set of wheels/tires, gas, etc. All of that stuff is "out of pocket" expenses, unless we can get a couple donations.

All of the races have been out in CA and I think there has been one in MI. From what I have seen they are usually run on paved 1/2 mile oval tracks with a course laid out with cones/tractor tires. If you have been to the Formula D events at Wall Speedway in NJ, that is very similar to type of track they use. Imagine that track with about 30 beater cars racing side by side and you'll have a really good idea of what to expect. In fact, Wall Speedway would be the perfect track for this event.

Supraru · 11-11-2007, 06:31 PM

My friend attended the event in Michigan a couple months ago. He said it was the most fun he's had in a while. You don't wanna build a killer fast car that will out run or out handle all the other cars because if somehow you're beating everyone when they vote they will vote for your car to get crushed. They were running an Infinity G20 and actually were up to second place before they threw a rod. They attached a huge dildo on their car but the track made them cover it up. haha. Another thing was the team was all dudes who work at Pratt & Miller (Alms Corvetts) so they "borrowed" some things like the fuel filler. They gutted the stock opening so they could fit it in there and get a full tank in I think he said 3 seconds. lol

I'm going to be joining the team next year as a helper but not a driver because they already have that covered. We already have our car. My buddy has a either 92 or 93 turbo legacy. We just have to swap out my extra fuel pump from my Rs leftover stuff. He also has a friend in Michigan that sells wrecked stis and sells them. We both bought our swaps from him. We'll probably end up getting some stock sti handling goodies and possibly some power adders aka bigger turbo. We'll see how it goes though. I can't wait for it.

RyanG · 11-11-2007, 07:12 PM

If you guys need any help. Let us know. We are more than happy to sponsor the car!!!

Supraru · 11-11-2007, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AREA1320

If you guys need any help. Let us know. We are more than happy to sponsor the car!!!

I'll let him know.

88TSI_Rob · 11-11-2007, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supraru

I'll let him know.

Are you stealing our sponsor!?

I was searching RacingJunk.com and Streetassasin mentioned the races up in the Poconos. Here's a racing truck built for the races up there: http://www.racingjunk.com/post/10111...for-cheap.html

It's not the sportiest thing in the world and it would be a lot more fun to build a race car from scratch, but this is really cheap and just about as close to a "turn key" as we're going to find. Maybe if it's still available after they announce the race dates we can consider it.

92dxman · 11-15-2007, 10:59 AM

Heres what I found on my daily Craigslist trip:

93 Escort $400:
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/479235107.html

81 320i $500:
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/478939304.html

92 Escort $450:
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/478422747.html

89 S10 $500:
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/475854794.html

88TSI_Rob · 11-18-2007, 10:10 AM

That bimmer would be perfect.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Xq65x18Yao

UnderPoweredRS · 11-18-2007, 11:46 AM

I'd be all for this but to be honest I don't have the time right now.

crazyrage · 11-18-2007, 10:53 PM

I've been reading this thread a little bit and this sounds pretty cool. If all is good on my end I would like to join up with this event. Also depending on how things go with a little project of mine, I might have an AE86 that I would sell cheap. Definitely under $500.

Cardriverx · 11-18-2007, 11:11 PM

Alright I would love to do this

Could we try to figure how much each driver would have to chip in? I know we gotta figure out sponsers and stuff before hand. But I dont have much cash, and id love to be one of the drivers. I autox and im not bad =)

As for a car, what about a old caddy/buick. It would be tuff as hell, and have deicent power. Of course it would handle like a pile of poo.

the bimmer would be nice.. but would it take a beating?

Ive herd CRXs do pretty well in the lemons...

Supraru · 11-18-2007, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cardriverx

Alright I would love to do this

Could we try to figure how much each driver would have to chip in? I know we gotta figure out sponsers and stuff before hand. But I dont have much cash, and id love to be one of the drivers.

As for a car, what about a old caddy/buick. It would be tuff as hell, and have deicent power. Of course it would handle like a pile of poo.

the bimmer would be nice.. but would it take a beating?

Ive herd CRXs do pretty well in the lemons...

Yes, all cars take a serious beating. It's not like on a track where you try not to hit people. It's not a demolition derby and you don't purposely hit people but since they don't care about the cars they are less careful. Not only that but they do have a voting through out the race and every once and a while people vote a car to get crushed. So whatever you do you have to make sure you don't care about keeping.

Afterthought my buddy said there were a lot of old school supra's, rx7's, and police crown victorias

88TSI_Rob · 12-02-2007, 11:59 PM

The 2008 schedule has been announced and the race at Stafford Springs, CT on August 23-24 is the closest.

I think the next step is to secure a spot that we can store/build the car. Once we have that lined up we can go car shopping.

Anyone have a place in mind? IMHO it would be best in a central location like KOP or north philly so that it wouldn't be too far from either the guys in the city or the guys out in the suburbs.

I might be able to land a spot in Hatfield, but that would be a hike for anyone living in the city.

88TSI_Rob · 12-04-2007, 07:47 PM

This would be perfect...
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/497697310.html

Plus the dude's name is Garth. LOL

yellow2000S/R · 12-04-2007, 08:30 PM

Sounds like fun. I'm subscribing to this topic to see where this goes.

Depending on when certin items like cage work / fab work needs done, I could help out if needed.

92dxman · 12-07-2007, 11:27 AM

Here are some possible potentials I just found on Cl:

95 Neon $500:
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/501033770.html

91 Chrysler New Yorker $395:
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/500472318.html

87 Civic $300:
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/497725176.html

95 Beretta $500:
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/495830813.html

scutzi128 · 12-07-2007, 03:01 PM

This sounds awesome Id also be in if we do this.

**TROLL** · 12-07-2007, 03:36 PM

does anyone have a garage we can use for this? i thnk thats one of the first things to line up...

teh DIRT · 12-07-2007, 03:42 PM

Yeah, a garage is very important. I think most important though is going to be organization. Lets get together see whos dedicated to this and setup some tasks to get done.

Cardriverx · 12-07-2007, 06:35 PM

Sadly, I dont have a garage. Im totally dedicated to this tho..

scutzi128 · 12-08-2007, 10:58 AM

How long would we need the garage for? I'll talk to my rents.

11-06-2007, 10:03 PM	#21
88TSI_Rob Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NE Philly Member #547 iTrader: (1)	Troll, thanks for the support. I'd love to see a couple groups team up so that we can enter more than one car. The fees are pretty basic: We can't spend any more than $500 for the car + any non-safety parts that we install. Each driver must pay a $100 entry fee and they need a current competition license. Unless you race competitively in the SCCA or NASA, chances are you don't have one so they offer an event license at the track for an additional $50. Finally we need to buy all of the safety gear and wear parts. That's the biggest expense. A roll cage, a racing seat, racing harness, helmets/racing suits, brake pads/rotors, fire extinguisher, a spare set of wheels/tires, gas, etc. All of that stuff is "out of pocket" expenses, unless we can get a couple donations. All of the races have been out in CA and I think there has been one in MI. From what I have seen they are usually run on paved 1/2 mile oval tracks with a course laid out with cones/tractor tires. If you have been to the Formula D events at Wall Speedway in NJ, that is very similar to type of track they use. Imagine that track with about 30 beater cars racing side by side and you'll have a really good idea of what to expect. In fact, Wall Speedway would be the perfect track for this event. __________________ 2005 Subaru LGT 1988 Chrysler Conquest TSI 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo

11-11-2007, 06:31 PM	#22
Supraru Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pa Member #1745 My Ride: 1999 Subaru Impreza 2.5 Rs iTrader: (1)	My friend attended the event in Michigan a couple months ago. He said it was the most fun he's had in a while. You don't wanna build a killer fast car that will out run or out handle all the other cars because if somehow you're beating everyone when they vote they will vote for your car to get crushed. They were running an Infinity G20 and actually were up to second place before they threw a rod. They attached a huge dildo on their car but the track made them cover it up. haha. Another thing was the team was all dudes who work at Pratt & Miller (Alms Corvetts) so they "borrowed" some things like the fuel filler. They gutted the stock opening so they could fit it in there and get a full tank in I think he said 3 seconds. lol I'm going to be joining the team next year as a helper but not a driver because they already have that covered. We already have our car. My buddy has a either 92 or 93 turbo legacy. We just have to swap out my extra fuel pump from my Rs leftover stuff. He also has a friend in Michigan that sells wrecked stis and sells them. We both bought our swaps from him. We'll probably end up getting some stock sti handling goodies and possibly some power adders aka bigger turbo. We'll see how it goes though. I can't wait for it. __________________ 99' Sti

11-11-2007, 07:12 PM	#23
RyanG Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Easton, PA Member #63 iTrader: (1)	If you guys need any help. Let us know. We are more than happy to sponsor the car!!! __________________ I am Area1320 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-18-2007, 10:10 AM	#27
88TSI_Rob Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NE Philly Member #547 iTrader: (1)	That bimmer would be perfect. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Xq65x18Yao __________________ 2005 Subaru LGT 1988 Chrysler Conquest TSI 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo

11-18-2007, 11:46 AM	#28
UnderPoweredRS Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lindenwold, NJ Member #233 iTrader: (0)	I'd be all for this but to be honest I don't have the time right now. __________________ My GC8 UR STi

11-15-2007, 10:59 AM	#26
92dxman Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lansdale, PA Member #470 My Ride: 10 Mazda 5. iTrader: (0)	Heres what I found on my daily Craigslist trip: 93 Escort $400: http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/479235107.html 81 320i $500: http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/478939304.html 92 Escort $450: http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/478422747.html 89 S10 $500: http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/475854794.html

11-18-2007, 10:53 PM	#29
crazyrage Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lehigh Valley, Pa Member #2830 My Ride: 2004 SRT-4, 2001 Suzuki SV650 iTrader: (0)	I've been reading this thread a little bit and this sounds pretty cool. If all is good on my end I would like to join up with this event. Also depending on how things go with a little project of mine, I might have an AE86 that I would sell cheap. Definitely under $500. __________________ Provoked Performance Motorsports Last edited by crazyrage; 11-18-2007 at 10:56 PM.

11-18-2007, 11:11 PM	#30
Cardriverx Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: media Member #5090 My Ride: 1993 Miata Turbo ; 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon iTrader: (1)	Alright I would love to do this Could we try to figure how much each driver would have to chip in? I know we gotta figure out sponsers and stuff before hand. But I dont have much cash, and id love to be one of the drivers. I autox and im not bad =) As for a car, what about a old caddy/buick. It would be tuff as hell, and have deicent power. Of course it would handle like a pile of poo. the bimmer would be nice.. but would it take a beating? Ive herd CRXs do pretty well in the lemons... __________________ 93 Turbo Miata, T3/T4 14 psi, megasquirt II ECU, once I get the tune dialed in, about 230 HP. =) 01 Saab 9-5 Aero wagon, my DD. Great Fun. Stock.. for now. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-02-2007, 11:59 PM	#32
88TSI_Rob Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NE Philly Member #547 iTrader: (1)	The 2008 schedule has been announced and the race at Stafford Springs, CT on August 23-24 is the closest. I think the next step is to secure a spot that we can store/build the car. Once we have that lined up we can go car shopping. Anyone have a place in mind? IMHO it would be best in a central location like KOP or north philly so that it wouldn't be too far from either the guys in the city or the guys out in the suburbs. I might be able to land a spot in Hatfield, but that would be a hike for anyone living in the city. __________________ 2005 Subaru LGT 1988 Chrysler Conquest TSI 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo Last edited by 88TSI_Rob; 12-03-2007 at 12:02 AM.

12-04-2007, 07:47 PM	#33
88TSI_Rob Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NE Philly Member #547 iTrader: (1)	This would be perfect... http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/497697310.html Plus the dude's name is Garth. LOL __________________ 2005 Subaru LGT 1988 Chrysler Conquest TSI 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo

12-04-2007, 08:30 PM	#34
yellow2000S/R Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: York, Pa Member #2462 My Ride: 66 Fairlane, 73 F250, 79 F150, 82 GL500, 96 F250, 98 Wrangler, 04 Hoe, 06 Wrangler, 11 Silverado iTrader: (2)	Sounds like fun. I'm subscribing to this topic to see where this goes. Depending on when certin items like cage work / fab work needs done, I could help out if needed.

12-07-2007, 11:27 AM	#35
92dxman Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lansdale, PA Member #470 My Ride: 10 Mazda 5. iTrader: (0)	Here are some possible potentials I just found on Cl: 95 Neon $500: http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/501033770.html 91 Chrysler New Yorker $395: http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/500472318.html 87 Civic $300: http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/497725176.html 95 Beretta $500: http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/495830813.html

12-07-2007, 03:01 PM	#36
scutzi128 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Media, PA Member #6101 My Ride: 04 STi iTrader: (0)	This sounds awesome Id also be in if we do this. __________________ 2004 WRB STi built and gt35r'd To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Traded in for STi To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. best 1/4 of 13.5 threw a rod To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. XBL GT: Bison Lover To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-07-2007, 06:35 PM	#39
Cardriverx Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: media Member #5090 My Ride: 1993 Miata Turbo ; 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon iTrader: (1)	Sadly, I dont have a garage. Im totally dedicated to this tho.. __________________ 93 Turbo Miata, T3/T4 14 psi, megasquirt II ECU, once I get the tune dialed in, about 230 HP. =) 01 Saab 9-5 Aero wagon, my DD. Great Fun. Stock.. for now. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-08-2007, 10:58 AM	#40
scutzi128 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Media, PA Member #6101 My Ride: 04 STi iTrader: (0)	How long would we need the garage for? I'll talk to my rents. __________________ 2004 WRB STi built and gt35r'd To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Traded in for STi To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. best 1/4 of 13.5 threw a rod To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. XBL GT: Bison Lover To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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