2008 Columbus, OH Spring M&G

[turbobuckeye]

***NATIONAL MEET & GREET FOR ALL LX OWNERS***

"Father's Day Weekend"

WHERE
National Trail Raceway
2650 National Road SW, Hebron (Columbus), OH 43025

*THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL LX OWNERS IN NORTH AMERICA*
2005-newer Dodge Magnum, Chrysler 300/300C, Dodge Charger
Special Guests: Dodge Challenger SRT8 and Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

PRESENTED BY
POWER PORTED PERFORMANCE & CREATIVE INDUCTION SYSTEMS

Media Coverage by MOPAR ACTION Magazine
Media Coverage by MOPAR MUSCLE Magazine

Special thanks to our generous sponsors for helping make the Inaugural LX & Beyond Nationals possible:
C3 Motorsports & TommyZ Design, DevilsOwn Alcohol Injection, Wiseco Pistons, Goodyear Tires-USA, Pedders-USA, Billet Technology, Late Model Speed, SparkPlugs.com, B-N-D Automotive, Corsa Performance Exhaust, Randy V. Moore Petroleum Distribution, Modern Horsepower, Mickey Thompson Tires, American Racing Headers, Nitrous Express, DiabloSport, Magnaflow Performance Exhaust, Southern Hotrod, and Speedfactory Cars.

The festival is also being supported by Ultimate Pedals, Team Xenon, Zoomers Exhaust, Advanced Automotive Concepts, Meguiar's, SRT Track Experience, COMP Cams, Precision Torque, AeroForce Technology, Arrington Engines, Gardner-Westcott Co., Hammer Automotive, Redfox Racing, Maryland Speed, Jina's Sew Simple Embroidery, Ridergraphix, Griot's Garage, Coker Tire, Whats News NX Video, Keen's Body Shop - Columbus, Roadwire Leather Interiors, Katzkin Leather Interiors, GS Motorsports, Backstreet Performance, JEG's Racing, Summit Racing Equipment, Mother's Car Care, The City of Gahanna Police Department, OldRide.com, Vengeance Racing, Rocksand Racing, Precision Motorsports of Florida, Licking County Visitors Bureau, and Polaris Mall.

2008 EXTREME LX MAKEOVER CONTEST
- Hosted by C3 Motorsports & TommyZ Design -
Click Here for Details

DENNIS CORSO TOP FUEL DRAGSTER - SATURDAY ONLY
- Powered by a Donovan HEMI -
Click Here for Details

CASUAL CRUISERS CAR CLUB
Thank You for the Event Assistance

KID'S BIG WHEEL DRAG RACING - SATURDAY ONLY
- Sponsored by Power Ported Performance -
Details Coming Soon!!!

DODGE CHARGER POLICE CAR DISPLAY
- Compliments of The City of Gahanna Police Department -

PORTABLE DYNO - AVAILABLE ALL WEEKEND
- Provided by Backstreet Performance -
Cost: $75 for 3 Pulls
Click Here for Tuning Details

DRAG RACE COMPETITION
- Lane Choice Given to Lowest Entry Number -
Combo V6 and 5.7 Class Bracket Race, 6.1 Class Bracket Race
"Fastest LX in the U.S." - Quick 16 Competition

SHOW & SHINE COMPETITION - SATURDAY ONLY
Best of Show Magnum - Best of Show 300 - Best of Show Charger
Top 5 Original Cars - Top 5 Modified Cars
Best Engine (Visual) - Best Exterior (Paint/Finish/Graphics)
Click Here for Car Show Details

EXHIBITION RACING - ALL WEEKEND
2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 from Power Ported Performance,
2006 Chrysler 300C SRT8 w/426 from Power Ported Performance,
2006 Chrysler 300C Turbo from Creative Induction Systems,
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 (w/ Nitrous) from Modern Horsepower,
2007 Dodge Charger SRT8 from Southern Hotrod,
2006 Chrysler 300C SRT8 (w/ Nitrous) from Southern Hotrod,
2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 from Speedfactory Cars,
2006 Chrysler 300C SRT8 Twin Turbo from Aeroforce Technology

Dennis Corso's Top Fuel Dragster, 1968 Dodge Charger Pro Street 440 Auto,
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 426 HEMI 4-Spd (#'s Matching w/ ONLY 17K Miles),
1983 Shelby Charger Turbo (w/ Nitrous), 1986 Dodge Omni GLHT Turbo 5-Spd,
2004 Dodge 4x4 Truck 392 HEMI, 2005 Mercedes Benz E55 AMG,
2005 Cadillac CTS-V V8 6-spd, 2007 Audi RS4 V8 6-spd (426hp)
and many more rides yet to be announced!!!

Vendor Requests - Contact us via PM or e-mail

COMPETITION AWARDS AND PRIZE LIST
Drag Race, Car Show, Door Prizes
Click Here for Details

OFFICIAL EVENT T-SHIRT
Click Here for Details

Questions? Questions! Questions?
Send e-mail to centralohiolx@hotmail.com
PM "turbobuckeye" - Anthony

REGISTRATION
- Entry Form Attachment at Bottom of this Post -
- Pre-Registration closes: May 17, 2008
- PayPal Entry Fees send to centralohiolx@hotmail.com (Include $5 FEE)
* Must pre-register by April 30 to be eligble for door prizes and giveaways!!! *

Spectators Please Note:
- There is a $10 per person gate fee to enter the event area of National Trail Raceway. Children 15 & under, gate fee is FREE when accompanied by an adult. Gate fee MUST be paid at the entrance.
- Saturday M&G and Car Show participants will be allowed to park in same preferred parking spaces on Sunday!!!
- ALL other spectators MUST park in the spectator lot.

ALL GATE FEES INCLUDE CAR/DRIVER ONLY
-ONLY CASH ACCEPTED AT HOTEL/GATE -
$50 Drag Racing (Same Fee for 1 or 2 Day Entry) ($60 at Hotel/Gate)
$40 Car Show Saturday + Spectator Sunday ($50 at Hotel/Gate)
$30 Meet & Greet Saturday + Spectator Sunday ($40 at Hotel/Gate)
$30 Car Show - Saturday ONLY Attendance ($40 at Hotel/Gate)
$20 Meet & Greet - Saturday ONLY Attendance ($30 at Hotel/Gate)
(There is NO M&G or Car Show on Sunday)
$10 Saturday Spectators - $10 Sunday Spectators
All Additional Passengers $10 Per Day (Age 16 and older)

Headquarters Hotel
The Wingate Inn - Polaris
-LIMITED AVAILABILITY-
8505 Pulsar Place, Columbus, OH 43240
Group Code: LXBY, Rate: $85.00 S/D
(614) 844-5888

Bring DAD and the rest of the family for the weekend and have some fun!!! Plenty for the entire family to enjoy.

*THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL LX OWNERS IN NORTH AMERICA*

[turbobuckeye]

*THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL LX OWNERS IN NORTH AMERICA*

We will have LX's from EVERY LX forum and some that have never been on the forums from across the nation all in Columbus, Ohio on Father's Day weekend. Don't get caught sitting at home wishing you had made plans to attend. If your favorite forum member or vendor is not on the guest list, spread the word, tell them to get registered and make plans to be in Columbus on June 14-15!!!

The Forums
What is everybody else saying about the event? (see below)
Info: http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=85268
Info: http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/...ad.php?t=56094

The Safety & Rules Discussion
Discussion Board #1
Discussion Board #2
Discussion Board #3

The Caravans
The LX is a head-turner all by itself, imagine the scene you'll be making as you and your fellow LX owners roll down the highway and into Columbus 10... 20... 30 cars deep!!! Its much more fun to ride out to an event with a group of folks rather than make the trip alone. If you are organizing a caravan to the LX & Beyond Nationals, please let us know so we can add your caravan to the list.

Caravan 1: > Cincinnati to Columbus, OH
Caravan 2: > Kansas City to Columbus, OH
Caravan 3: > Michigan to Columbus, OH
Caravan 4: > Indiana #1 to Columbus, OH
Caravan 5: > Indiana #2 to Columbus, OH
Caravan 6: > Pittsburgh, PA to Columbus, OH
Caravan 7: > Arizona to Columbus, OH
Caravan 8: >Washington, DC #1 to Columbus, OH
Caravan 9: > Washington, DC #2 to Columbus, OH
Caravan 10: > Tennessee to Columbus, OH

The NHRA requirements (Updated 3/28/08)
Full Details Here: http://www.nhra.com/content/general.asp?articleid=17519

13.99 - 12.00 NHRA requires a DOT, SNELL or SFI helmet, etc.
11.49 - 11.00 NHRA legal rollbar
9.99 - 9.00 NHRA certified rollcage; Electrical Shutoff; Neck Collar; NHRA license, etc.

Track Info:
- TRACK ANNOUNCEMENTS CAN BE HEARD ON FM RADIO STATION 88.3
- Air Compressor is on the Pit Side of Tech
- Perfect Light (or reaction time) is .000
- Track is at 900 feet above sea level
- Nitrous Oxide can be filled at Jeg's Racing

The Participant Schedule:------(Updated 5/21/08 at 10:00am)
Motorsport event delays (i.e. breakdowns, track issues, other problems, human errors, etc.) may occur without notice, & may cause the schedule to be altered on the day of the event. Please follow all track and event rules & regulations, be safe around others, and have lots of fun!!!

FRIDAY - JUNE 13
3:00pm-8:00pm - Hotel Check-In/Pre-Registration/Goodie Bag Pickup
8:00pm-9:15pm - Volunteers Break for Dinner
9:15pm-11:00pm - Pre-Registration/Goodie Bag Pickup (continue)

SATURDAY - JUNE 14
6:02am - Sunrise (Columbus-Local)
7:00am - Volunteers Arrive/Vendor Setup
8:00am - Participant Gates Open/Roll-In
8:15am - Racing Tech Opens (No Tech, No Race!!!)
9:00am - Drivers Safety Meeting for ALL Race Participants
9:00am - Spectator Gates Open
9:00am - Vendor Midway Opens

9:45am - 5.7 & V6 Bracket Racing - 1st Round of Time Trials
10:30am - 6.1 Bracket Racing - 1st Round of Time Trials
11:00am - Car Show Judging Begins
11:15am - Quick 16 - 1st Round Qualifying
11:45am - Exhibition Cars Run (Round 1)

12:00pm to 12:30pm - Track Crew (Lunch Break)------

Kids Big Wheel Racing, Vendor's Rides Photo Shoot & Recognition

12:30pm - 5.7 & V6 Bracket Racing - 2nd Round of Time Trials
1:15pm - 6.1 Bracket Racing - 2nd Round of Time Trials
2:00pm - Quick 16 - 2nd Round Qualifying
2:15pm - Exhibition Cars Run (Round 2)

2:30pm - 5.7 & V6 Bracket Racing - 3rd Round of Time Trials
3:15pm - 6.1 Bracket Racing - 3rd Round of Time Trials
4:00pm - Quick 16 - 3rd and Final Qualifying Round
4:15pm - Exhibition Cars Run (Round 3)

5:00pm - Awards Presentation for Car Show Participants
5:15pm - FREE PASSES DOWN THE 1/4 FOR ALL CAR SHOW ENTRIES
6:30pm - End of Track Activities


SATURDAY (Night) - JUNE 14
8:00pm to 10:00pm - Festivities at the Headquarters Hotel (TBA)


SUNDAY - JUNE 15
6:02am - Sunrise (Columbus-Local)
7:00am - Volunteers Arrive/Vendor Setup
8:00am - Participants Gates Open/Roll-In
***Car Show Participants (Pay Additional Entry Fee to Enter Bracket Race)***

8:30am - Final Time Trial For All Bracket Race Entries

9:00am - Spectator Gates Open
9:00am - Vendor Midway Opens

9:20am to 9:50am - "Racers for Christ" Worship in the Jeg's Suite on 2nd Floor

of the Tower with Chaplains Steve and Sharon Dunn

10:00am - 5.7 & V6 Bracket Racing - Eliminations - Round 1
10:45am - 6.1 Bracket Racing - Eliminations - Round 1
11:30am - Quick 16 - 1st Round of Eliminations

***All 1st Round Quick 16 Losers (8 Total) Will Be Allowed to Go Back
Into the Bracket Program for FREE. This only happens once and this Class ONLY!!!***

11:45am - Exhibition Cars Run (Round 1)

12:00pm to 12:30pm - Track Crew (Lunch Break)

& Participants Raffle Drawings - (For Pre-Registered Participants ONLY)

12:30pm - 5.7 & V6 Bracket Racing - Eliminations - Round 2
1:15pm - 6.1 Bracket Racing - Eliminations - Round 2
2:00pm - Quick 16 - 2nd Round of Eliminations
2:15pm - Exhibition Cars Run (Round 2)

2:30pm - 5.7 & V6 Bracket Racing - Eliminations - Round 3
3:00pm - 6.1 Bracket Racing - Eliminations - Round 3
3:30pm - Quick 16 - 3rd Round of Eliminations
3:45pm - Exhibition Cars Run - Final Pass

4:00pm - Continuing Eliminations until Done . . . . . .

SUGGESTED PACKING LIST:

• Digital Camera/Video Camera
• Spare Batteries/Memory Cards/Charger/Cable to unload pictures
• Car wash/detail supplies: Quick Detail Spray, Windshield Cleaner, Towels, etc.
• Proof of insurance, auto registration
• Signage to post on/near your car (first name, screen name, mods, etc.)
• Cooler for cold 'drinks' and snacks
• Canvas/Folding Chairs
• Bottled water
• Food/Snacks/Energy Drinks for the road
• Specialty magazines to share with others
• Notebook w/ pencil for info you may want to write down
• Hand sanitizer
• Ear plugs (drag races will be loud)
• Jumper cables
• Cards/Poker Chips
• Tent/Canopy
• Litter bag
• Cash/Credit Cards
• Radar/Laser Detector
• Medical insurance card (in case of accident)
• Hangover or allergy remedies
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Umbrella
• Laptop to unload/upload digital pictures
• Maps (state/local map/event maps)
• 2-Way radios (you'll spend more on your cell phone bill than an inexpensive set)
• Stuff for kids to play with in case they get bored (no skateboards or bicycles please)
• Drag Racing Items: Long Pants (No synthetic material)
• Drag Racing Items: Closed-Toe Shoes
• Drag Racing Items: Helmet (13.99 or faster)
• If you are near a scheduled service / maintenance, recommend getting it done before you go. Our cars are not likely to break down, but it certainly won't hurt, especially if you are overdue.
• DON'T FORGET TO BRING A CHAIR!

The 2008 Pix and Video Thread
Link #1 - http://www.lxforums.com/board/showth...=1#post1498418
Link #2 - http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/...ad.php?t=73414

*THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL LX OWNERS IN NORTH AMERICA*

[turbobuckeye]

*THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL LX OWNERS IN NORTH AMERICA*

The Guest List: (Updated 5/24/08)

1. OH - turbobuckeye (Paid)
2. OH - CHERRY (Paid)
3. OH - Power Ported Performance (Paid)
4. OH - Creative Induction Systems (Paid)
5. AZ - C3 Motorsports (Paid)
6. OH - Pedders USA (Paid)
7. OH - Goodyear Tire (Paid)
8. FL - Billet Technology (Paid)
9. LA - SOUTHERN HOTROD (Paid)
10. OH - Wiseco Pistons (Paid)
11. OH - Mickey Thompson Tires (Paid)
12. OH - Modern Horsepower (Paid)
13. OH - Backstreet Performance (Paid)
14. GA - Vengeance Racing (Paid)
15. NJ - Rocksand Racing (Paid)
16. FL - Precision Motorsports of Florida (Paid)
17. OK - DevilsOwn Alcohol Injection (Paid)
18. NY - American Racing Headers (Paid)
19. TX - Nitrous Express (Paid)
20. MI - Tommy Z Design (Paid)
21. OH - AeroForce Technology (Paid)
22. OH - B-N-D Automotive (Paid)
23. VA - Arrington Engines (Paid)
    ----------------------------------------Below this line, eligible for door prizes
24. OH - 2001shadowace (Paid+1)-M
25. PA - swexlin (Paid)-S
26. MI - Part Deux (Paid+1)-R
27. OH - Pigman 440 (Paid)-S
28. OH - OMSRT8 (Paid)-R
29. MI - skeletonizer (Paid)-R
30. TN - done (Paid)-R
31. VA - BrilliantBlackHemi (Paid)-R
32. WY - Ultimatecarman45 (Paid)-R
33. IL - ricover (Paid)-R
34. PA - 702RICHIE (Paid)-S
35. OH - delosh (Paid)-M
36. TN - TheBeej418/MI Simans82 (Paid)-S
37. OH - EricG (Paid+1)-R
38. WV - BadazBee-423 (Paid+1)-R
39. OH - InferAl (Paid+1)-R
40. NY - Hemi31 (Paid)-R
41. PA - plymouth-truck (Paid+1)-R(using CHERRY's car)
42. FL - Deafcharger (Paid)-R
43. OH - WEWSRT8 (Paid)-R
44. Canada - Daytona # 77 (Paid+1)-S
45. AZ - ChargerChick (Paid)-M
46. OK - Manicmechanic (Paid)-M
47. OK - KRYPTONITE (Paid)-S
48. IL - antolod (Paid)-M
49. IL - AGGOST (Paid)-S
50. OH - Ron380 (Paid)-R
51. OH - G-MAC (Paid)-S
52. OH - Mrs262 (Paid)-M
53. WV - stealthrider (Paid)-R
54. OH - grey1 (Paid)-R
55. IL - Ups-Charger (Paid)-R
56. IL – FastWagon (Paid)-R
57. OH - 07TorredHemi (Paid)-S
58. KY - MrMorgan (Paid)-R
59. Alaska - Midnightsun300C (Paid+1)-R
60. IN - XxEnigmaticxX (Paid)-R
61. FL - Daytona Crazy (Paid)-M
62. FL - hiDes (Paid)-M
63. MI - Pappa John (Paid)-R
64. AR - DynoBob (Paid)-R
65. OH - Hemipwr (Paid)-S
66. MI - radpacv (Paid)-S
67. NY - Challenger Lover (Paid)-M
68. VA - MadDad (Paid)-M
69. NY - PowerWagon896 (Paid)-R
70. PA - chance6384 (Paid)-M
71. OH - danaM (Paid)-R
72. OH - NAS T MAG (Paid)-S
73. FL - lou1355 (Paid)-R
74. IN - spinnercj8 (Paid+1)-S
75. KS - wickedchargerrt (Paid+1)-S
76. OH - TTMR (Paid)-R
77. OH - Tagman (Paid)-S
78. OH - 4DOORZ06 (Paid)-X
79. PA - 6.1luvr (Paid)-R
80. OH - 4DEATER (Paid)-R
81. MA - BOSChargerRT (Paid+1)-S
82. NY - FlyByU (Paid)-R
83. IL - D's300C (Paid)-S
84. OH - blk6.1 (Paid+1)-R
85. OH - rogerdoger (Paid)-S
86. IN - fgleloup (Paid)-R
87. OH - srt8_hmi (Paid)-M
88. IL - Scarbs (Paid)-R
89. NY - srt-hardware (Paid)-R
90. OH - Big D (Paid)-R
91. WV - GoofyTimL (Paid)-R
92. IN - Dantra (1) (Paid)-R
93. IN - Dantra (2) (Paid)-R
94. VA - Don's magnum (Paid+1)-R
95. NE - Knarley (Paid+3)-S
96. OH - Inferno06RT (Paid)-S
97. MI - MrMopar (Paid)-S
98. NH - nhdave (Paid)-R
99. CT - CTCRUZER (Paid)-R
100. MI - 04hemipwr (Paid+1)-X
101. OH - Ohio Magnum (Paid)-M
102. IL - Motor (Paid)-S
103. OH - cromagnumman425 (Paid)-S
104. DC - Jweezy (Paid)-R
105. IN - inmagnum (Paid)-M
106. PA - PlumCrazy814 (Paid)-M
107. NC - NC-SXT (Paid+1)-S
108. CA - Cam (Paid)-R
109. CT - jmatiasjr (Paid)-M
110. IN – ChargeRonDavinS (Paid)-R
111. CT SublimeTime (Paid)-R
112. NY - bklynmag (Paid+1)-R
113. MI - mhigman (Paid)-R
114. IL - SublimeDaytona268 (Paid)-R
115. OH – dybaxter (Paid+1)-R
116. VA – CplDaugherty (Paid+1)-R
117. OH - pmpn8ez (Paid)-M
118. IL - ekaz (Paid)-R
119. MD - roswald0511 (Paid)-R
120. OH - allflashnocash (Paid)-R
121. OH - WitchyWndy (Paid)-R
122. MO - mtcraigco (Paid)-R
123. OH - Curt (Paid)-S
124. MI - InsuredByGlock (Paid+1)-S
125. MD - wishing for hemi (Paid)-R
126. LA - Maistro69 (Paid)-X
127. OH - B&G Banana (Paid)-M
     ----------------------------------------Above this line, eligible for door prizes
128. IL - AWD-MIKE (Paid)-S
129. IN - oldschoolhemiguy (Paid)-S
130. FL - Ladybreeanna
131. OH - anorth45503
132. OH - MagnumRT05
133. ---- HEMIIPOWER
134. OH - dubya
135. KY - ping
136. OH - GB49
137. OH - Mr. Bill
138. KY - smokey
139. OH - MidlifeCrisis
140. OH - marcw
141. IL - elcobra44
142. TX - blackcar
143. MI - MatFab/BJB
144. IL - chargerSRT6
145. OH - wnorris
146. PA - kwoody87
147. OH - SRT8driver
148. OH - deereater
149. MI - srt8dodgeboy
150. MI - Mackmobile
151. IN - JMatt
152. OH - OHIOSRTWGN
153. MI - HemiChemi
154. MD - mrfreeze
155. NV - TBYDaytona40
156. WI - boomer
157. OH - SRT/6
158. ---- pipsmom
159. MD - FDNY-L107
160. IL - GEN-X Hemi
161. MI - 2005 big body
162. VA - soccerbachelor
163. OH - Stampede
164. OH - Jaybo
165. KY - Osofast2
166. MO - srt8fish
167. OH - sublime 781
168. KS - 89carlson
169. OH - NuclearEric
170. IL - HemiPowered5700
171. VA - Gilgamesh
172. MT - Tio232
173. IL - HAMMY55
174. GA - HemiGirl69
175. OH - mjgmagnum
176. OH - hemicharger06 (1)
177. OH - hemicharger06 (2)
178. MI - motorcity muscle
179. ---- breeze
180. ---- The better half
181. OH - Spankis
182. MI - cleland500
183. OH - CDJDMRJE
184. NY - mjr5150
185. TX - NotYet
186. MD - Motor18
187. OH - hemi orng 4 me
188. OH - see ya srt8 jeep
189. OH - tvshooter
190. Canada - haas
191. OH - BobCaldwellChargerR/T
192. KS - mopar2ya
193. OH - drew06sxt
194. NY - Big Bob
195. IL - Super T
196. MI - manny72
197. PA - Bornagainultimatum
198. MI - todd0218
199. OH - InfernoRed300C
200. OH - zionspop
201. NY - biggz2544
202. GA - sn8kbit0308
203. VA - crhemi
204. DC - Icewood_Jr
205. VA - PWC Realtor
206. NY - nyc_srt8
207. OH - gungalunge
208. IN - flyer08
209. MO - metgo
210. Canada - HEMISFEAR
211. NM - 1bad4dr
212. NM - 8yourM5
213. TX - CentralTexHemi
214. CA - SanDiegoSRT8
215. VA - DannyC
216. OH - ksonny55
217. MI - crazylikeacharger
218. PA - PimpLay2
219. NY - Bryali
220. TX - Redfox0099
221. OH - toledocapitals
222. VA - timb36
223. Canada - Higshemi
224. OH - LILGTO
225. MO - rdunn
226. VA - damageinc
227. VA - ujokin2
228. VA - MagNeto
229. ---- MyBlackC
230. VA - blindpig
231. CA - stitchmonkey
232. IL - CMJ Performance
233. Australia - RDP Motorsport

[turbobuckeye]

UPDATE: Guess who's coming to the party?

Even though they have the same 6.1L engine as the LX platform SRT, I don't believe they can keep up with LX's so I threw down the gauntlet to see if anybody was willing to accept the challenge.

The response was as follows: "I'm your Huckleberry."

I whole lot of Jeep SRT owners are stepping up from all over the place. Should be interesting to finally see the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 run side-by-side with the LX's and the new Dodge Challenger.

[GEN-X Hemi]

I will have my challenger then but I'm not sure I can go for sure.

[turbobuckeye]

Originally Posted by GEN-X Hemi

I will have my challenger then but I'm not sure I can go for sure.

It would be great to have you out here. There should be a caravan of folks rolling in from IL. I will put you down as a maybe, let me know closer to time if you know for sure you will be able to make it.

[turbobuckeye]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

We had a very productive meeting this afternoon in Columbus about the LX & Beyond Nationals event in which all facets of the event were very well represented (Drag folk, M&G folk, carshow folk, vendor folk, multi-forum membership and general fun factor folk). I know I promised you hotel info Sunday but I am going to need another 1-2 weeks to run some new details by the hotels and the track before I give you those details. Don't worry, there is plenty of time to book those hotel rooms.

I will be posting many details very soon for everyone within the next 2 weeks. Book your plane tickets, and get your winter mods done ASAP so you are ready to roll to Columbus on June 14-15!!!

Anthony

[turbobuckeye]

Here are a few snapshots of the Wingate Inn and Hilton Hotel......is it June yet?

Wingate Inn
(Front)



(Outdoor Pool around back)


Extra parking area to hang out Saturday night?


Wingate Lobby
Meeting Rooms (Right); Workout Facilities (Left); Pool (straight ahead)



Hilton Garden Inn
(view from QS&L parking lot; Hilton is on the right)


Hilton Garden Inn
(front)

[turbobuckeye]

First, I want to thank everyone for the TREMENDOUS feedback and excitement surrounding the event. Your enthusiasm and ideas is what's driving us to make this THE LX EVENT of the year, PLEASE KEEP THE IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS COMING!!! Without each and every one of you the event could not happen.

I can't let all the cats out of the bag, but you don't want to miss out on this one. Even if its only for 1 of the 2 days you will definitely want to be in Columbus in June. As Chuck has mentioned we are positively turning the fire up on this event. Many vendors have committed to supporting the event (some I can not list due to not forum vendors) and we are very happy that they too are as excited as we are about the event. If you don't see your favorite vendor or forum member on the guest list, send them the link to this thread and tell them they need to get to Columbus in June.

Due to the support of the forum vendors and the HUGE response from the many, many members of various LX forums we are going to exceed the space allotment at Quaker Steak & Lube restaurant and officially announcing that we are going to hold BOTH days of the 2008 LX & Beyond Nationals at National Trail Raceway!!! This will give those of you planning to compete in the drag races more time on the track and those attending for the carshow and meet & greet more space to comfortably spread out.

No changes to the hotels, they are only about 30 minutes from the track and as mentioned before you should be pleased with the Polaris area and hotel accommodations. With the addition of the 2nd day at the track we need to tweak the schedule a bit but will be releasing the schedule and entry fees very soon. The gate at the track will very likely open at 8am on Saturday, June 14.

Stay tuned to post #1-2-3 for updates!!!

Anthony

Is it June yet?

[turbobuckeye]

BIG EVENT NEWS . . . .

Originally Posted by CHERRY

Details on how to Officially enter the LX & BEYOND NATIONALS and the entry fees will be posted on Sunday Morning in post #1.

STAY TUNED FOR THE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT......

Originally Posted by CHERRY

Before I forget I wanted to let you guys know that I have some very UNIQUE Vehicles coming to race in our Exhibition Class. The following are confirmed:

05 Cadillac CTS-V
2005 AMG Mercedes Benz E55
2008 BMW M5
68 Pro Street Charger with a built 440 (now 452 cubes)
83 Shelby Charger (it is a FWD 4- cyl---it will be the quickest car at the meet)
04 Dodge HEMI Truck 4x4 (runs 13.1)
04 Dodge Hemi Truck 4x4 (runs 13.3)

Plus more will be added until I have 16

[turbobuckeye]

EVENT UPDATE!!! EVENT UPDATE!!! EVENT UPDATE!!!

Originally Posted by CHERRY

Figured I would post this:

If you think that you MIGHT be the person coming the furthest, keep track of your miles. I would suggest that you clear the trip odometer and follow that up with a MAPQUEST printout to help prove your miles. It will be more than worth your time to do so. This is for people that are driving to the meet.

Those of you that are flying in I would also suggest you do a MAPQEST printout as well. Anthony, myself and a SPONSOR have something special for you.

Is it June yet ?
Chuck

[turbobuckeye]

Originally Posted by CHERRY

Well we have have been very busy so it's time for another update:

Anthony and I got our heads together and decided that we needed to have some NOISE at the LX & BEYOND NATIONALS, so we went out and hired this to come make Two Passes on Saturday:

What that is folks is a Nostalgic Top Fuel Dragster, the motor is a 392 Old School HEMI Motor that is now 400 Cubic Inches, it is blown, fuel injected and has a direct drive (no transmission). It makes around 3,000 Horse Power and has run 6.50 @ 215 mph.

We are coming and we are coming LOUD & LARGE.............

We hope to see you there

Is it June yet?