Mopars at the Valley

[B3Cuda]

Since there seems to be quite a few Mopar guys here I was wondering if anyone is going to the Mopar meet at Lebanon Valley on Oct. 2. I plan to attend I may only watch unless my car is done, I hope it is. If so it may be like a test & tune day.

[BBLM23]

I plan to be there Wednesday night, Saturday and Sunday...

[Mopower71]

Having my son's first birthday party on that day. I was planning on going but.... plans have changed.
Oh well, maybe next year.

[B3Cuda]

anyone ???????

[kruger]

Were is Lebanon Valley ? I'm in Burlington county, Is it far from me.

[BBLM23]

Were is Lebanon Valley ? I'm in Burlington county, Is it far from me.
At least 3 hours away from Jersey border. Near Albany, New York.

[onehellofadart]

Yeah, six hour round trip alittle too far for me for a day trip.

[fastbackcuda]

I'll be there.

[mikelbeck]

I'll be there.

Take some pictures, I'll create a photo album for it here.

[mikelbeck]

Since there seems to be quite a few Mopar guys here I was wondering if anyone is going to the Mopar meet at Lebanon Valley on Oct. 2. I plan to attend I may only watch unless my car is done, I hope it is. If so it may be like a test & tune day.

Can you post an event in the calendar for this?

http://northeastbracketracing.com/v-web/bulletin/bb/cal_lite.php

[fastbackcuda]

I'll be there.

Take some pictures, I'll create a photo album for it here.

Sure will Mikel.

[sickt7cuda]

I may go. What are the formats for Sat and Sunday ? I've never raced up there before, except in a demolition derby a few years ago. What are the particulars; classes, fees, time trials, and what time does the track close the gates ?

[fastbackcuda]

Gates open at 8 Time trials at 10. $30 to race. $25 to show.
3 classes street (DOT tires and muffs)
Intermediate and pro.

[Mopower71]

Man I wish I could go. ](*,) All I have to do is put the carb back together.
I bought a set of 78 jets to go in it.
It's not worth getting the wife pissed off though. She planned my sons party for that day. It seems like a lot of poeple are going to show, according to this and other sites.

[B3Cuda]

I am in the same boat as you there Mopower, my car ain't done yet & it is taking alot longer than I had anticipated. But I will be going up with a buddies car & a few other cars on Sat. to hang out for the day.

It should be a good day at the track if the weather holds out as long as they say it should. Being a Mopar guy it is always nice to watch a Mopar only race.

[sickt7cuda]

Are the same events held on Saturday and Sunday? I was hoping to race on Sunday.

[fastbackcuda]

The mopar show is saterday only.

[BBLM23]

Sunday is the Nostalgia event, pre 1974 cars only. I plan on racing Saturday and Sunday.

[mikelbeck]

Who went? How was it? Where are the pictures?

[BBLM23]

Who went? How was it? Where are the pictures?
Won 2 rounds Saturday before the rain ended everything.
I had a -.001 light in the fourth round Sunday, against a .499 :(
We didn't take any pictures. Sometime this week I will get the video on the computer...

[sickt7cuda]

Walter, man, where were you hiding on Sunday ? I rode all around the pits (we had plenty of down time) looking for your car but never did find you. Your Dart is light blue, right ?

It took me 3 hours to get there from Vernon, N.J., but I really didn't mind the ride 'cause it was magnificent weather. The weather was soooo good in fact that I ran a best ET of 12.13 in the 1st and only time shot of the day. There was a big time wreck on Sunday, a Pro Modified. It looked to me like he got pretty squirrly, got out of it, then back into it and the car turned a hard left head-on into the wall on the opposite side of the track. There were car parts flying high all over the track. Luckily, there was no fire and the driver, Jarrod Hartman, wasn't seriously hurt. There wasn't much left of his car.

So after my only time shot I dialed in a 12.13 for the 1st round and guess what happened ? I broke out with a 12.028 ! I didn't change a single thing between runs, so go figure. Atleast I walked away with a new best ET, and my car intact.

[BBLM23]

Walter, man, where were you hiding on Sunday ? I rode all around the pits (we had plenty of down time) looking for your car but never did find you. Your Dart is light blue, right ?

I parked the trailer in the field on the other side of the fuel depot. I was in the trailer changing motor plate gaskets all morning. ](*,) I had to run with Test and Tune to get my 1 time trial, 11.921@111.50, at 1:22pm... They called DOT to the lanes while I was on the return road. My wife had to run to the trailer to tell me. Then 2 hours later I won the 1st round, 11.907@109.65 on the brakes, and went back to the trailer. After winning the 2nd round I parked behind the staging lanes.

Stolen and cropped picture:
http://bbdart.com/mycar/lvdmopars10_2_04a.jpg

[B3Cuda]

Who went? How was it? Where are the pictures?

I went on Sat & left when the rain started, I forgot to take the camera like a meathead. We left at 0:dark thirty so that is my excuse & I am sticking to it , LOL


The racing seemed to be pretty good, not to many super pro cars I would guess around 20 or so, alot of heavy & street dot cars.


I think I had seen BBLM23's car when we were leaving & had to turn around in the field, if that was you it looked like you had the whole field to your self .

The biggest complaint from everyone had to be the bathrooms, it was pretty bad & can't even explain it. :shock:

Hey sick, the car that crashed was i that vette ????

[sickt7cuda]

Yeah, it was the Vette. The Lebanon Valley website already posted some pics of the crash and the aftermath....well worth a look-see.
I'll bet that poor bastard had a ton of money in that car.

[BBLM23]

I think I had seen BBLM23's car when we were leaving & had to turn around in the field, if that was you it looked like you had the whole field to your self .

The biggest complaint from everyone had to be the bathrooms, it was pretty bad & can't even explain it. :shock:

Saturday I did have the whole field to myself!
The porta potties were full on Sunday...

[B3Cuda]

Seen the pics, wow

Did he get hurt, that car was pitted a few trailers up from us on Sat. we were next to the pro mod trailers.

[onehellofadart]

I took a look that was some wreck. ouch!

[Mopower71]

Ok, I must be getting stupid. I can't find the pics on LVD's website. #-o
Anybody have a direct link to the pic page?

[BBLM23]

Ok, I must be getting stupid. I can't find the pics on LVD's website. #-o
Anybody have a direct link to the pic page?
Too late, they aren't listed in the news anymore... The link is broken too...

[onehellofadart]

By the way Dan, congratz on the new best time. =D>
What was the MPH?

Walter, you opened up those rear wheel wells?

[sickt7cuda]

Thanks Tony. Here's the slip:

R/T .256 (-.047 in time shot, took conservative approach 1st Rd)
60' 1.721
330' 4.917
1/8 7.638
MPH 90.01
1000 10.013
1/4 12.028
MPH 111.42

The air was great.

B3, I heard Hartman had only minor injurys.

[onehellofadart]

Dan, you actualy had a slower 60' & mph but quicker et.
Still all good. =D>

[BBLM23]

Walter, you opened up those rear wheel wells?
Yup.
Before, 28x13.5 MT ET Streets:
http://bbdart.com/mycar/tightfit.jpg

http://bbdart.com/mycar/sawzall1.jpg

After, 28x13.5 MT ET Streets:
http://bbdart.com/mycar/notsotightfit.jpg


Now I use 30x13.5 MT ET Streets, I guess I need another pic...

[BBLM23]

Took about 1.5 inches off the front of the wheel opening. Stock wheelwells were split and moved to the frame when the springs were moved in. I then had to square off the wheelwells at the inboard front.
http://bbdart.com/mycar/sawzall5.jpg
http://bbdart.com/mycar/sawzall6.jpg
http://bbdart.com/mycar/sawzall7.jpg

[onehellofadart]

Looks great. What is the last picture?

[BBLM23]

Looks great. What is the last picture?
To fit the 30x13.5 the wheelwells had to be "squared-off." The wheelwells now match the 90 degree cut you see in the floor. When you look from outside it is now a straight line from the wheel opening to the frame.

[Khyron]

not to reserect a old topic, But I was also there. and looking at the pics that you guys took, I was sitting right near you! LOL


anyways, heres some new pics to look at


http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/1.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/2.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/3.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/4.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/5.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/6.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/7.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/8.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/9.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/10.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/11.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/12.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/13.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/14.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/15.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/16.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/17.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/18.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/19.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/20.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/21.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/22.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/23.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/24.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/25.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/26.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/27.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/28.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/29.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/30.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/31.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/32.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/33.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/34.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/35.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/36.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/37.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/38.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/39.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/40.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/41.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/42.jpg
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/43.jpg

[Khyron]

that last pic is a friend of mine, Brian.

That charger is flawless! :drool:

[onehellofadart]

You got some really nice shots. Should put them in the album. =D>

[mikelbeck]

You got some really nice shots. Should put them in the album. =D>

Seconded!

[Khyron]

Thanks, Will do 8)

this one is my personal favorate
http://www.speed-freekz.com/moparday/10.jpg


that was a lucky shot ;)

[BBLM23]

that last pic is a friend of mine, Brian.


Do you work with Brian? or live near him? It doesn't say in your profile.

[Khyron]

that last pic is a friend of mine, Brian.


Do you work with Brian? or live near him? It doesn't say in your profile.

I'm fairly close. I met him on a few local boards. He's about 2 hours away from me. I live in Saratoga Springs NY. I guess I should update my Profile ;)

[B3Cuda]

Nice Pics, I was sitting pretty close to you at on point as well.
I know the guy who owns the car in your favorite, it is a small block stroked & runs mid 9's. That car leaves harder than any other small block car I have seen & carries the wheels past the 60' mark.

[Khyron]

my god, that car was to die for. I was lucky at that shot, I saw him lift on his first pass to got ready when I saw it again. Big thumbsup to him, I love built small blocks :mrgreen:

[mikelbeck]

Don't mean to hijack the thread, but dig this one:

(small block, also. It's my neighbor's car)

http://www.davemilcarek.com/110704/pages/11-7-1D%20135.htm

[Khyron]

1. You can't hyjack a thread on your own board ;) <speed-freekz rule>

2. SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSWWWWWWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEET!

it still amazes me what you can do with a SB, is that assisted with any spray, or is that pure work?

[mikelbeck]

1. You can't hyjack a thread on your own board ;) <speed-freekz rule>

2. SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSWWWWWWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEET!

it still amazes me what you can do with a SB, is that assisted with any spray, or is that pure work?

I'm pretty sure that was just gasoline...