Official 2008 - 2nd Annual Mach 1 Showdown - FREE!!!

[Big Datty]

I was at a race in Jersey (FFW) that I drove my 11 second Mach1 (350 miles one way)to where I saw a guy and his wife with there Mach they drove from Texas while towing a trailer to hold there tires. I really don't see a problem other than bug splatters which can easily be cleaned off.

[MrMustang03Mach]

Ok, I'll take the day off of work and drive all of 17 miles to race Friday at my home track.. Put me in the Factory and bracket classes. I have an 03 black automatic. It'l run just low 13 second elapsed times. I've still got cats, a stock 3.55 gear, and stock converter. If you know of someone who is experienced in installing the following parts sitting in my living room, please le me know: 1) rear lower megabite jr control arms 2) 3500 stall converter 3) 4.10 FRPP ISF gear Mosier 31 spline axles and Detroit locker.
Yes it's a 1/4 mile track, but it's got the shortest shutdown area that I've ever been to (TriState, Edgewater, National Trail, IRP, Norwalk). Make sure you hit the brakes hard just after the finish line! And yes I'm glad it's 1/4 mile!
See you Friday morning, Howard

[wigsite]

Originally Posted by USACUBS

I am looking for some input if you guys could PLEASE help me.

I was unable to get a truck to pull my car with and right now I'm not even sure I can get the trailer I was counting on, but I was thinking about driving the Mach out there on my street tires and hopefully the drag radials will fit in the back seat/trunk area and I can swap them when I'm there.
My question is that I am coming from WAY northern Illinois (only 30 minutes from Wisconsin) and have to drive about 7 hours (370ish miles) each way. Do you think that it is worth it to put the car through that? I would get there sometime Thursday night and not drive home until Saturday, so the car will have time to rest between racing, but the car is still my "baby" and I just want to hear from you guys what choice you would make in my situation. I will be racing in the factory class.
I would appreciate any input you guy can give me. THANKS!
Steve Cacchione

I say go for it. I only have to drive about 2 hrs but if one of these events is anywhere within one day drive in the future I plan on attending. I will have DR's, big floor jack, cooler, duffel bag and max motorsports sponsor pckge in my trunk so you should be good. One tire will fit in the trunk and the other is easiest to go thru pass door with seats folded down. They will fit no problem, I have done it many times. I am staying friday night, hope you can make it.

[gilmoujr]

Originally Posted by Big Datty

Whew, I will or SHOULD be there Thursday night to test n tune, is there camping available on site for us with an arrrrveee Clark?

Yes. They said that RV'ers could stay over night. Just tell them that you are part of the mach1Registry.com track rental and they shouldn't have a problem with it. There is a paved area where they'll likely tell you to park.

[gilmoujr]

Here is the schedule of events in case anyone missed it:

Originally Posted by gilmoujr

Here is the address to the track:
1166 Dayton-Xenia Rd.
Xenia, Ohio 45385

http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTEx...20Ohio%2045385

The event will run from 10:00am to 4:00pm

The schedule is as follows:

10:00 - Track Opens
10:00 - 11:30 Tech Inspection, Class Designation/Inspection, Open Time Trials
11:45 Drivers Meeting (all Classes)
12:00 - 3:00 Mach 1 Class Eliminations, Open Time Tirals During Break for those that have been eliminated
3:00 Open Bracket Eliminations (All Mustangs)
4:00 - End of Track Rental
5:00 - All contestants depart facility
5:30 - Awards Ceremony at a Local Eatery (TBD)

[gilmoujr]

Here is a list of the classes again for thos who missed it:

I may also include a class for Stock Motor Power Adder class if there is enough interest at the track.

Originally Posted by gilmoujr

There will be 4 classes for this event:

Stock Mach (ST)
No internal engine modifications, shorty headers okay, no transbrake, no two-step, drag radial tires or street tires (no slicks or ET Streets) on 17 in wheels or larger - no skinnies up front (minimum tire width = 245mm for fronts), Stock replacement suspension only - no adjustible suspension components, transmission must shift like stock transmission (no faceplate, no dogring, no pro-shifted, no TKO trans, etc.), electric water pump okay, no off-road exhaust systems (H or X pipe), ANY style axle-back exhaust but must exit through the stock exit location), NO ported intakes, intake spacer okay, aftermarket throttlebody okay. Any other items will be determined as needed on-site.

Natural Mach (NA)
Natually aspirated Mach 1's - no restrictions otherwise.

Drag Radial Mach (DR)
Any Mach 1 - All Power Adders or Naturally Aspirated Okay. Drag radial tires or street tires (no slicks or ET Streets), No two-steps or transbrakes.

Power Mach (PM)
Anything Goes

All Classes will be run on a PRO 500 Tree. All rounds will be random pairing. Any BYE run will be a result of random pairing. No driver will receive more than one BYE run except for a competition BYE (either as a result of breakage of the opponent or by DQ of opponent). All NHRA rules and safety requirements will be in effect.

Bracket Races
Bracket Racing will be free for all Mach 1's if in the Mach 1 Bracket race (after final round of eliminations). There will also be an additional bracket race for ALL that show up to the event for a $10 fee. Winner takes 75%, runner up takes the other 25%. No changing of dial-in after the first round of eliminations. Bracket race will be run on a SPORTSMAN 500 tree.

Prizes will be awarded for all classes. Prizes will be determined on race day (still getting sponsors together for prizes).

PLEASE SIGN UP IN THIS THREAD SO I KNOW OUR CAR COUNT AND WHAT CLASS YOU WANT TO RACE IN.

[MattN03]

I might have missed it, but will concession stands be open during this rental? It's hard to race on a empty stomach ya know!

I washed the Mach last tonight so I'm ready for this. It should be a lot of fun!

[USACUBS]

Ok...My street tires are being put on now, and hotel reservation just made, so looks like I'll be heading out in about an hour or so. Probably won't make it to the track tonight for the T&T, but I will be there tomorrow! See you all then.

[gilmoujr]

I think that they will have one of their two concession stands open. if not, there are several fast food joints in Xenia and there will be plenty of breaks throughout the day to go get something.

[MattN03]

Originally Posted by gilmoujr

I think that they will have one of their two concession stands open. if not, there are several fast food joints in Xenia and there will be plenty of breaks throughout the day to go get something.

Sounds good. So how many Mach 1's and other Mustangs do you expect for tomorrow?

[gilmoujr]

Originally Posted by MattN03

Sounds good. So how many Mach 1's and other Mustangs do you expect for tomorrow?

There have been so man that said, "I'm in, I'm out, I'm in, I'm out" that I really don't know." I think that there will be around 20-25 Mach 1's and around 10-15 other Mustangs.

- Jim -

[naughty pony]

leaveing clovertucky at 6am have a cobra or bullitt coming with us,missed it last year,looking forward to it..

[LTZ MACH]

Originally Posted by MrMustang03Mach

Ok, I'll take the day off of work and drive all of 17 miles to race Friday at my home track.. Put me in the Factory and bracket classes. I have an 03 black automatic. It'l run just low 13 second elapsed times. I've still got cats, a stock 3.55 gear, and stock converter. If you know of someone who is experienced in installing the following parts sitting in my living room, please le me know: 1) rear lower megabite jr control arms 2) 3500 stall converter 3) 4.10 FRPP ISF gear Mosier 31 spline axles and Detroit locker.
Yes it's a 1/4 mile track, but it's got the shortest shutdown area that I've ever been to (TriState, Edgewater, National Trail, IRP, Norwalk). Make sure you hit the brakes hard just after the finish line! And yes I'm glad it's 1/4 mile!
See you Friday morning, Howard

Call Precision Autosports. They are just down the road from Kil-Kare. 937-320-5950

LT

[LTZ MACH]

Don't forget to take plenty of vids and post them with times too!!! Wish I was there!!!

LT

[MattN03]

Here are some pics I took. I had a good time. It was good to meet and finally put screen names & faces together. Thanks for putting this together Jim!

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[naughty pony]

Had a fun time today, looking forward to next year ,I will have new moter done and dave will have tubro in his so we both can run..

[USACUBS]

Well, I just made it home (only 5 1/2 hours) and I just wanted to say that I could not stop thinking about today all the way home. I had a great time and am so glad that I decided to make the trip! I hope to email and post some pictures tomorrow. I look forward to next year, of course with the hopes that I will be able to make it!

Thank you again to all that attended today, everybody that I got to meet and talk to and for all the work that was done to get this event together for a second year. I do hope that more people take advantage of this incredible opportunity to get together with fellow enthusiasts and talk about, see and race against others that share this love of this great car! Even those that made the trip and didn't even race!

The more people that decide to make this a special event will only make this event more special!

[cmylxgo]

Just got home made it within 1 1/2 of the house and could not keep my eyes open any longer thats what 4 hours of sleep does to you. Slept in my truck for almost 7 hours :O I must of been tired.

I had a blast...glad I made it If anyone needs help with posting and hosting videos let me know.

-Corey

[Big Datty]

I had a blast too! Lots of fun, great company, track had some teeth in the earlier part of the day. Corey that truck must be pretty comfortable or you were REALLY tired, 7 hours??!!! Whew!

[03 MACHSTANG]

I had so much fun too!!! I also hit my new best time ever 12.59 @109.99
Hope we can do it again next year.

[cmylxgo]

Went to the No ET Nationals here in Michigan tonight and ran a new best MPH 142.76 and backed that up with a 145.58 mph :O

D@mn I need to put a set of slix on my car. That MPH and weight shouls put my car into the 9.36 category.

-Corey

[beckerb]

As the lead sponser of this event I am happy to hear you all had a good time. Business issues kept me from attending - But the pictures really look great.

The latest scam in NC is robbing mail boxes. I mailed a check but it was not received so I PayPal'ed the money and it was received. Someone attempted to cash the check but it was blocked (I canceled it once I heard it was not received). Now I make daily trips directly to the post office to send and pick up my mail. What is the world coming too?? This SU_Ks !!!

Being I live out in the country it is easy for things like this to happen I guess - being the road has very little traffic.