UPDATE 4/30/08

This will be a private track rental on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Houston Raceway Park.

Please see the following thread for details
http://performancetrucks.net/forums/showthread.php?t=417090




I saw in another thread that beastmode was planning on coming to TX later in Nov-Dec 2008. I'd be interested in coming as well if there's a big enough gathering. I'd love to meet some of you Texas guys.

So....someone in TX pick a date and a place and let's do this!

I would be up for it!!

Which has the better track, Houston or San Antonio?

Txsilverado and Silver-mod-o were talking about HRP, I know NOTHING of the area :lol: so you guys will have to pick the best date and track. Definitely looking forward to making the trip though!

it would be cool if we could have a GTG at Noproblem Raceway in November.
us southerners have been putting it off now for a couple of years.

Ennis ?

Im definately down for it as well. Hopefully I'll have a 13 second truck with no dents to bring to the par-tay :D

Somebody set it up, Texas, LA, Ark.
Shit i dont care!
Make it happen!

Texas, San Antonio or Houston any of the 2 and I'll be there.

if people from the west are really serious in coming, I would say HRP, that way south texas, lousiana and east people can all come? if we do it san antonio im pretty sure alot of the lousiana guys wont make it? plus HRP is at sea level so and is always prepped good!

Houston For sure

HRP is the shit and you northern guys will get to see your trucks drop damn near a half second from the DA alone

I'll start looking Into setting up a track day if ya'll want

I may have to go to this! Hopefully my chit will be running!

If Houston gets the southern guys to come too, that sounds like a good place.

I should be down for where ever too! :D

Maybe we can even get a rental going if we get enough guys?


EDIT: All I know is I dont wanna hear any you guys bitchin about it being to far, ill be driving 21 hours :lol:

You guys set it up for Nov or Dec, and a few of us MS guys might just have to make the trip as well.

someone pick a date. ill be there.

I'd like to show up. Maybe I'll have a few more mods done by THEN.

Ennis ?

I would be up for it!!

Which has the better track, Houston or San Antonio?

i have raced at 2 out of the 3 here but i know many people said san antonio
don't hook so i would think coming all the way down you want to go to a hooking track. both ennis and hpr hook and hook reallt good and they are some great tracks.

my vote is HRP. if we get enough ppl and set a date we can rent the track. we could invite halo club too to get more trucks out there. theres also a dodge club in houston thats pretty big.

lady knows someone over there that might be able to help out.

I can offer a few guys a place to crash. I have a couple of spare bedrooms and a couple of couches... Plus a garage and tools if you need some maintence... I live in fort worth which 1 hour from ennis or ~4 from houston...

i say houston. theres so many people that live in the surrounding areas that could come.

I dont think my truck will make it that far. LOL

I dont think my truck will make it that far. LOL

Damn it man....you know Bill is crazy enough to make the drive....you better be following him when he gets here!!!!

Ok what works better? Early to mid November, or sometime in December between Thanksgiving and Christmas?

OMG a meet that i don't have to drive 20 hours to get to Fuckin a

i'd say between thanksgiving and Christmas would be good, it will be cooler, well relatively

I'll call HRP today and talk to them about a track rental and see what weekends they have available

as for hotel, HRP is located near baytown, once we figure out what part of town ya'll want to stay in we can go from there

Houston is HUGE and we are scattered everywhere, Unlike you AZ guys that seem to all live in the same house haha

Weekend of Dec 13?

Weekend of Dec 13?

I'll check availability, I put a call into HRP and he's gonna call me back

I'll check availability, I put a call into HRP and he's gonna call me back

let lady make that phone call since she seems to know someone? if she has the hookup maybe we can rent the track for cheaper than what they are asking for?

December 13th sounds good to me :D

Ill have my truck blown up by then, but Ill try and make it:jest:

Ill have my truck blown up by then, but Ill try and make it:jest:

What do you mean?? you should have compound turbos, propane and meth on the dmax by then, :jest:

I will be down there, especially since Wheatley is going to tune for free. You dont want to be Mr. Scrooge right around Xmas do ya.:devil:

I will be down there, especially since Wheatley is going to tune for free. You dont want to be Mr. Scrooge right around Xmas do ya.:devil:

:eek2::rotflmao:
If yall plan to do it in houston I will be there.I'll have alot more done by then for sure:D

If yall plan to do it in houston I will be there.I'll have alot more done by then for sure:D

+1...Southern TX guys could make this as well. This could be huge if everybody gets together.

+1...Southern TX guys could make this as well. This could be huge if everybody gets together.

Yeah you want to talk about a HUGE GTG hahaha

Lol...might as well get the okies in here.

:eek2::rotflmao:
If yall plan to do it in houston I will be there.I'll have alot more done by then for sure:D

Ya Charlie, maybe we can log my truck a little while im down there or hit the streets a little if your not to busy :devil:

Not sure if I can make this, kinda far from the house ahahhaaa

Hope to see everyone make it, the track usally closes close to that date, would love to talk to them about a saturday race day or night.

The 13th is good for me.........won't race but will drive the truck down.

James

Not sure if I can make this, kinda far from the house ahahhaaa

Hope to see everyone make it, the track usally closes close to that date, would love to talk to them about a saturday race day or night.

you better come, so we can get that race :judge:

Beastmode,we will definatly put that wideband and laptop on that badboy.

you better come, so we can get that race :judge:

I will be in dallas on april 18th through the 20th ehhee

What do you mean?? you should have compound turbos, propane and meth on the dmax by then, :jest:

No more mods on the truck for a while, I need to get some shit paid off and start saving for the SCIV with billet shafts.:D

Is this a done deal? My guess is this would be 1 of the largest PT.net gatherings to date. Any contact w/ the Lady about this? If this is held before Thankgiving, I'd like to go. Only if $ and my tranny are ok. After T-day, I'm out, due to work. I gotta request time off soon tho, so earlier info helps all going. Duh! I know there are some who would travel a great distance for this. Thunder550, Beasty, & I all have to travel over 1000 miles & 14-22 hours. If I'm drivin 22 hrs., I wanna race!!!:eyes:

On another note, did ya'll vote on LSX truck class? I don't wanna jack here, so see/ comment on that thread elsewhere.

I have been in contact with HRP and they are calling me back tommorow

I'll keep ya'll updated

We need to get with one of the local hotels near the track and see if we can get some special rates due to large amount of people coming, and that way we can all be at the same hotel.

We need to get with one of the local hotels near the track and see if we can get some special rates due to large amount of people coming, and that way we can all be at the same hotel.

I'll look into that to

Get it done mang! I'm coming for sure...count Kyle and Dustin in. I already told Kristi she's coming with me too.

hell yeah, ill be there, lets get a date set and ill bring some of the quicksilvertrucks guys out with me, and it will be a great time, hopefully ill some of the major performance mods done to the truck that im getting soon done. and then i can get a wheatly tune.

ill see if i can make it in town, depends if pops is going to be in town or not

will most likely make it down, that's not far for me at all now that i'm back in houston:chug:

All you Texas boys better show up since some of us are making the drive from AZ :D

Ill offer this up for anyone scared of breaking down. If you blow your stuff up and you are from out of state Ill trailer it back for you for the price of gas, that goes for you AZ guys too, it just maybe a couple weeks before Ill have time to haul it that far for you. I hope everyone can make it.

Cody, what about the PA guys :lol:
Naw jk, as far as if I blow something up I would just need a hand getting it driveable again, id be willing to pay whoever helped if anyone would be willing to?

im not afraid of chunkin in a wrench if need be.

post a date and im definetly(sp) in.

I'll be there come hell or high water...

Yeah anyone who breaks i have a garage that has done 3 motorswaps and a turbo build

Sounds like a plan, I can't wait to see everyone there. It's gonna be nutz in Baytown. Trucks galore! :)

For all of the DFW guys that are going lets caravan down so if anyone has problems we can help eachother out.

I also have some space in my shop at home if anyone from out of town breaks and needs to leave their truck here for a little while.

Yeah anyone who breaks i have a garage that has done 3 motorswaps and a turbo build

For all of the DFW guys that are going lets caravan down so if anyone has problems we can help eachother out.

I also have some space in my shop at home if anyone from out of town breaks and needs to leave their truck here for a little while.

Good to know, that makes the 22 hour trip a little easier, thanks fellas!


We gotta do a cruise after we leave the track lol... that would be badass driving through Houston with that many trux :devil:

OK so are we officially set on Dec 13 as the track date?

Thats good for me... Maybe edit your first post Chris with the date, then we can get a list started :devil:

Done :)

Once we get track info sorted out I'll add that as well.

Good deal :nod:
just sucks its 9 months away... lol I dont wanna wait that long but dont have a choice :cry:

The good thing about 9 months away is that people will have more time to plan and save :) This should be a pretty damn big meet since it's centrally located for anyone who lives in the southern half of the US.

The good thing about 9 months away is that people will have more time to plan and save :) This should be a pretty damn big meet since it's centrally located for anyone who lives in the southern half of the US.

there better be at least one Canuck there :jest:

My shop will be open too in case anyone needs to use a lift, air tools, tire machines etc etc....

Well I better bring my engine hoist and tools so I can pull all your engines when you're not looking and take them home with me. Let's see.....if there's 4 guys from AZ coming, we can probably get 3 engines in the back of each truck...that's 12 motors ;) That should help pay for gas :nod:

in all seriousness though... most of you guys coming from a good distance and different climate should bring tuning software to make adjustments for our air... esp you f/i guys. Nitrous guys, make sure you fill up your atmosphere before you come down :)

Yep, I'll have the laptop sitting on the center console the whole trip. GPS and datalogging.

I'll probably be there.

Cody, what about the PA guys :lol:
Naw jk, as far as if I blow something up I would just need a hand getting it driveable again, id be willing to pay whoever helped if anyone would be willing to?

Well for that far you'd have to pay for my lost wages by not being at work but Id still do it:)

Well for that far you'd have to pay for my lost wages by not being at work but Id still do it:)

thats the spirit!:chug::nod:

If its at HRP I'll be there.

Has anyone checked on the track yet?

Dang, ya'll just had to wait until my truck gets stolen to do this LOL. Hell I'll still be there, big spoiler and fart-can equipped.


To extend Cody's offer- I work in the airline business (NOT American Airlines lmao) so if your junk breaks and is stuck in Texas until Cody can trailer it, I can hook you up with a buddy-pass to go back home. :nod:

all i know is beastmode and zzebes are on my hit list:bigun2:yall have 9 months to come up with excuses. dont procrastinate:thefinger

To extend Cody's offer- I work in the airline business (NOT American Airlines lmao) so if your junk breaks and is stuck in Texas until Cody can trailer it, I can hook you up with a buddy-pass to go back home. :nod:
Sweet! No I just gotta find a way to make the wifey stay home :eyes:

all i know is beastmode and zzebes are on my hit list:bigun2:yall have 9 months to come up with excuses. dont procrastinate:thefinger
Hey... wtf :lol: why me. As long as the bottle is not present I think I should be right next to you :secret2:

I should be able to make this meet! It sounds fun. Maybe i can be running alot better by then.

Sweet! No I just gotta find a way to make the wifey stay home :eyes:


Hey... wtf :lol: why me. As long as the bottle is not present I think I should be right next to you :secret2:

because i gotta prove that the original is still better than the txsilverado clone:punch: that and it will be fun:D

oh, and who said that we will still have the same setup by then? i might gots some triks up my sleeve:secret2:

Sheet! :cry:
I can tell you right now I might not even have slicks by then :lol: this swap is draining the funds BIG time

yeah i dont see how your doing it all at once! i think ive had my truck 3 years now slowly wrenching on it. ill let you run on my drag radials if they arent cooked by then. lightning guys see low 1.7's on the 555r's. they say they dont hook on the track as well as they hook on the street though.

at the rate I'm going, slicks may be my only mod between now and then :jest:

at the rate I'm going, slicks may be my only mod between now and then :jest:

I know what ya mean. I thought about selling my four wheeler to mod my truck lol.

just ordered my new adjustable drag shocks for the front. ill set them on 90/10 or 80/20. my new drop hangers should be here today or monday along with my pinion shims. then i can get my cal-tracs on, the battery relocated and i should be traction cured! this g2g is giving me a reason to get everything on and dialed in. hopefully ill be able to knock of 11's on motor, then whatever it will do with the 200 shot:angel: hold my beer and watch me blow this thing up:angel:

Any more info ZZebes?

just ordered my new adjustable drag shocks for the front. ill set them on 90/10 or 80/20. my new drop hangers should be here today or monday along with my pinion shims. then i can get my cal-tracs on, the battery relocated and i should be traction cured! this g2g is giving me a reason to get everything on and dialed in. hopefully ill be able to knock of 11's on motor, then whatever it will do with the 200 shot:angel: hold my beer and watch me blow this thing up:angel:

I wont be able to compete with that :cry: :bang:

I was there this weekend and the track looked good. Alot of fun friday night.

Any Date set for December yet?

I was there this weekend and the track looked good. Alot of fun friday night.

Any Date set for December yet?

what did you run??

oh yeah in the 1st post it says DEC. 13th

hopefully i can get off in time....:eyes: will be fun.

I didn't run Kevin I just watched. I was a little nervous to go out there and get shown up nasty by all the fast trucks. I haven't ever run down at the track before. I will try and go back this weekend and try and run mine to see what the green beast can do. I was hoping to see yours there but just people I didn't know.

Post up if you will attend for sure and one of us will add you to the list of attendees.:D

I'll be there for sure.

ooohh oooh... I'll be there!!! :jest:

I'll be there for sure.

:metoo:

i will be attending as well

I will be there for show!

Official list of attendees:
1. thunder550 AKA Frodo
2. beastmode
3. silver-hom-o
4. gtosilverado
....

LOL... wonder who put that??

Post up if you will attend for sure and one of us will add you to the list of attendees.:D

Are you coming?

LOL... wonder who put that??

hhmmmm... no one will ever know I guess :eyes:

Are you coming?
If my shit is done by then yes. But the magic 8-ball says "outlook not so good".

LOL... wonder who put that??

hhmmmm... no one will ever know I guess :eyes:

:secret2::devil:

I'll be there haha

and I am waiting for a response from HRP stand by

I am down...

I will be there!!!

ill be there

Count me in.

Count me in!

I will be there!

I will be there, is anyone bringing their GF or wife? I am sure mine will be up for some shopping.....

I will be there, is anyone bringing their GF or wife? I am sure mine will be up for some shopping.....

I think mine is gonna come with me... I really dont wanna do a 22 hour drive by myself

There! If all goes well I may have boost by then!

Count me in. We should have a fastest street truck shootout if we can get the tract rented.

I will be there, is anyone bringing their GF or wife? I am sure mine will be up for some shopping.....

My GF is coming.

I should be there :D

Mine is coming to Houston with me but she wouldnt go to the track if I paid her!

By an act of god hopefully ill have my LS1 in by then lol

my vote is HRP. if we get enough ppl and set a date we can rent the track. we could invite halo club too to get more trucks out there. theres also a dodge club in houston thats pretty big.

lady knows someone over there that might be able to help out.

I've already been told by Scott Singleton @ HRP that he'd cut us a deal for drivers and watchers. He also mentioned that we could use the gravel area at the end of the grand stand for the GTG....

Lisa

**EDIT** - This meet will be held the weekend of Dec 13-14 in Houston.
I saw in another thread that beastmode was planning on coming to TX later in Nov-Dec 2008. I'd be interested in coming as well if there's a big enough gathering. I'd love to meet some of you Texas guys.

So....someone in TX pick a date and a place and let's do this!

Official list of attendees:
1. thunder550 AKA Frodo
2. beastmode
3. silver-hom-o
4. gtosilverado
5. brave4it
6. zzebes
7. kbracing96
8. ThirdCoast
9. v8
10. KB
11. Luke03
12. TXsilverado
13. blue5.3
14. BlackGMC
15. 04LTSilverado
16. Blown06
17. Lady3bglover
....


Gentlemen...

I know Scott Singleton who runs HRP, and this is what he said...

Your wanting to set a weekend date in December? Wow, that's a ways off Lisa!! Our last 4 street nights are Friday Dec. 5,12 and Sunday Dec. 7,14. Might be a little cold by then! October is the best month for good air! Any Street Night I can set something up! Just let me know when!

Scott Singleton
Houston Raceway Park
Asst. Drag Racing Manager
Announcer/Photographer
www.houstonraceway.com
www.houstonarearacing.com
www.ssracingphotos.com

put me on the list.
Thanks,
Derek

Gentlemen...

I know Scott Singleton who runs HRP, and this is what he said...

Your wanting to set a weekend date in December? Wow, that's a ways off Lisa!! Our last 4 street nights are Friday Dec. 5,12 and Sunday Dec. 7,14. Might be a little cold by then! October is the best month for good air! Any Street Night I can set something up! Just let me know when!

Scott Singleton
Houston Raceway Park
Asst. Drag Racing Manager
Announcer/Photographer
www.houstonraceway.com
www.houstonarearacing.com
www.ssracingphotos.com

Thanks for the info Lisa. If a change needs to be made to October I can be available then as well... its so far in advance that I have enough time to let my boss know either way.

october would work for me. whenever i dont care ill be there:devil:

yall can count me in aswell for whenever oct-dec? whatever yall pick...

hopefully I'll have some heads and my nitrous setup back on.....

yall can count me in aswell for whenever oct-dec? whatever yall pick...

hopefully I'll have some heads and my nitrous setup back on.....

added you to my hitlist:bigun2::shakinass:rotflmao:

added you to my hitlist:bigun2::shakinass:rotflmao:

lol.... its ok but we got to weigh in the same!!! lol...

Personally I'd like to just stick to the date we're already talking about. October is a tough month for me. My brother's b-day is October, along with the Vegas goatrun rally. That's two of my 4 weekends committed already, one of which is a road trip already. How cold is it in Houston in December?

i still personally think dec is better, it is NOT that cold, low 40's at the most? perfect weathe to run this trucks!!

Gentlemen...

Could October be put into consideration? Two weeks before Christmas I know could be a little crazy for some, parties, shopping, and all the other crap built in.

Lisa

Gentlemen...

Could October be put into consideration? Two weeks before Christmas I know could be a little crazy for some, parties, shopping, and all the other crap built in.

Lisa

which also equals people out shopping instead of racing...

I for sure can't make anything in October. I thought the origional date was ok :confused:

I won't be able to make October either. December it is...and I win because I started the thread!!! :judge:

Gentlemen...

Could October be put into consideration? Two weeks before Christmas I know could be a little crazy for some, parties, shopping, and all the other crap built in.

Lisa

Lisa,

the date was already selected please don't try to change it

David, I'm not trying to change it, just merely going by Scott Singleton's suggestion.

I will send Scott an e-mail this evening and let him know that the group will meet on Dec. 13th -14th.:judge:

Gentlemen...

This is the reply that I received from Scott Singleton of HRP....

Lisa, Friday DEC. 13th would be fine but Saturday the 14th the track is not open. I can Offer 1/2 price on everything. Tech Cards to race would be $10.00 and to watch would be $5.00. I would just have to have a list with everyone's name on it for the Pit Gate spectators included.

At this point I think having a poll for a date would be the best order. Someone set up the poll and let me know what you'd like to have...

Lisa

Gentlemen...

This is the reply that I received from Scott Singleton of HRP....

Lisa, Friday DEC. 13th would be fine but Saturday the 14th the track is not open. I can Offer 1/2 price on everything. Tech Cards to race would be $10.00 and to watch would be $5.00. I would just have to have a list with everyone's name on it for the Pit Gate spectators included.

At this point I think having a poll for a date would be the best order. Someone set up the poll and let me know what you'd like to have...

Lisa
Thanks Lady for the reply its appreciated....now that thats settled we can get on with this issue...

December 13th.......I'm in, prolly just a spectator though:emb:

hey thanks for getting this together . . .

put me down as a spectator ! . . . . . (with tools and a camera)

Thanks for the info Lisa. If a change needs to be made to October I can be available then as well... its so far in advance that I have enough time to let my boss know either way.

Lisa,

the date was already selected please don't try to change it

Zebes, easy killer! It was cool of Lisa to do what she did to help out. I'd be thankin her. :punch::D

Fast...

TY for the kind words. I may not have the fastest truck or know all there is to know about trucks, but I'd like to chip in when I can. So my keeping in touch with Scott over the past year could be a good thing and help with a little discount to boot.

Once I have an idea on what date is chosen (and if someone will please run a poll), I will work on hotel/motel arrangements.

Lisa

OK here's my deal. We have already called December 13 as the weekend we are doing this. I want to keep it the same weekend to avoid confusion and keep momentum going for this meet. Now that being said, we need to clarify dates. Lisa, you said Saturday, Dec 14 the track is closed. That Saturday is actually the 13th. What is the correct date? If the track is closed that Saturday, do we have the option of Friday or Sunday?

I wasn't try to offend Zebes, or any for that matter, but most people in the world care only of themselves. They only care when their world is affected. BTW, Dec.12 is a Fri, therefore as Thunder stated Sat is the 13th. All in all, no matter who comes, it'll be a good time!:cheers:

I personally would prefer the track meet on a saturday, only because thats around the holidays, so compensate for some mild saving for this event (gas, food, room, etc) plus taking 2-3 workdays off I still need to be in a decent place for Christmas. Only my thoughts, hopefully the confusion in date will be worked out. Either way I still vote for a saturday track day :)

Whatever date is good for me... I am a northerner, as long as there is no snow on the ground I will be happy :lol:

I should have paid attention to the dates...sorry. Yes Dec 13th falls on a Saturday, and I am waiting for a reply from HRP.

Lisa

Whatever date is good for me... I am a northerner, as long as there is no snow on the ground I will be happy :lol:
Snow ha...We hardly ever get that cold wet stuff down here Thank Goodness...Just joking with ya....
I should have paid attention to the dates...sorry. Yes Dec 13th falls on a Saturday, and I am waiting for a reply from HRP.

Lisa
We meaning Lisa and I will be meeting with Scott and the Co-Owner of the track this Sunday the 27th of April to set it on the date and time...so we got a week to decide for shure...chime in...

13 sounds good

Snow ha...We hardly ever get that cold wet stuff down here Thank Goodness...Just joking with ya....

We meaning Lisa and I will be meeting with Scott and the Co-Owner of the track this Sunday the 27th of April to set it on the date and time...so we got a week to decide for shure...chime in...

thanks for taking the bull by the horns! looking forward to what yall hear...


oh yeah, the list will be bigger than what we see. theres tons of guys in h-town without the net but they do know whats going on. they will be there too. ill let HALO club (houston area lightning owners) and the dodge clubs know whats going on after you hear from scott.

Ok well it looks like our only two options for hitting the track that weekend are night drags on either Friday Dec 12 or Sunday Dec 14. If we want to go on Saturday the 13th it will have to be a track rental with no spectators. I can't change the poll but I'll see if I can get one of the other mods to do it.

Whatever date is good for me... I am a northerner, as long as there is no snow on the ground I will be happy :lol:

Bring what ever precipitation you want... I'm a Native NY'er.

All you Texas boys better show up since some of us are making the drive from AZ :D


Excuse me? :judge:

Well you got the boys part right....j/k :D

Yea, better be hundreds of trucks!

:stupid: :judge:

woohooo and i finally got the truck back!!!!!!!!!!

after 5 months of laying up and almost sicking my attorney on a shop they finally came through and figured out the limp mode problem i had... ok ok thats another story... well i'll be there !!!!!!!!!!! only need a bigger cam swap and a bigger stall since my truck is no longer a daily driver..

Personally I'd like to just stick to the date we're already talking about. October is a tough month for me. My brother's b-day is October, along with the Vegas goatrun rally. That's two of my 4 weekends committed already, one of which is a road trip already. How cold is it in Houston in December?

It's not cold at all... just cool humid at night 40 - 50F. Medium layer and gortex you'll be good to go... layers, layer, layers..

Lisa

woohooo and i finally got the truck back!!!!!!!!!!

after 5 months of laying up and almost sicking my attorney on a shop they finally came through and figured out the limp mode problem i had... ok ok thats another story... well i'll be there !!!!!!!!!!! only need a bigger cam swap and a bigger stall since my truck is no longer a daily driver..

Skeet, the limp mode.. is this something you should be telling us about... I know we're all friends, but come on now....

Lisa

Skeet, the limp mode.. is this something you should be telling us about... I know we're all friends, but come on now....

Lisa

yeah it runs when it wants and when it doesnt well you get the picture hahahaha ;)

Here's the Co_Owners responce to me in an email:

Eric, I'm not 100% sure if I will be at the track Sunday, April 27th however will let you know either way. If not then we can certainly talk next week in further detail about getting this set up for you.

Thanks,

When you meet with them can you verify dates and times for that weekend, find out how busy they usually are, and find out how much a full track rental would be for that Saturday?

When you meet with them can you verify dates and times for that weekend, find out how busy they usually are, and find out how much a full track rental would be for that Saturday?

OK just got off the phone and I was quoted $6,000.00 for the whole day that includes the Starter and the Ambulance and the track rental for the day....So with that being said it is now back in your ballpark for the next step..Just let me know what we should do next and I'll handle it here on my end...

HOLY SHIT $6,000????? Damn I am gonna have close to $500 in gas just to get down there in back :cry:

Are we gonna have 60 ppl or more, that would get us down to $100/person atleast??

i serousley think we can get 100 trucks to show up. that would come out to 60$ per truck...TOTALLY WORTH IT IMO. even if it came out to 100 per truck i would go.




if we go on a friday or sunday it will be a wasted drive:judge:you will get to make MAYBE 4 passes. it gets PACKED!

i think the halo guys could bring atleast 15-20 BAD ASS trucks. i know most of texas truck scene would show up, so count them for 10-15 trucks, then us and i can invite the dodge guys out....i think it would be sweet to have all trucks and a few cars for us to beat up on(daniel:engarde:)

IF we decide to rent the track out we would have to get payment in advance for this...I know how this shit goes and when a single person pays in advance and tries to collect later from everyone else they always get screwed. I refuse to be that person, and I don't want anyone else to get screwed either. What do you guys think.....try and get enough trucks to rent the track (would that be so many that we won't get many runs in anyway??) or try and find a different weekend where maybe there's an all day test-n-tune or something?

Like Stew said, if it comes to $100/person its definitely worth it... I just dont wanna have like 30 ppl show and have to pay $200/person or worse, not be able to race.

Btw... 100 ppl at the track isnt alot at all, especially for all day. You figure thats only 49 more runs before you get your next turn. The biggest thing that fucks everything up at TnT is bike, snowmobiles, JR dragsters, racing the different groups. We rented a local track with 25 guys for about 4 hours... I seriously got in 15 runs and I was letting the truck sit most of the time and that was with only one lane open. We could easily get a run in every 1/2 hour if you want

Rental is definitely the way to go, we just gotta get it to were we are only paying at most $100/person

I'm in for a rental if it's around $100

Hey stew make a flyer with info and $$$. Leave a # to pay and throw a bunch out in pasadena. I bet a shit load of trucks show.

IF we decide to rent the track out we would have to get payment in advance for this...I know how this shit goes and when a single person pays in advance and tries to collect later from everyone else they always get screwed. I refuse to be that person, and I don't want anyone else to get screwed either. What do you guys think.....try and get enough trucks to rent the track (would that be so many that we won't get many runs in anyway??) or try and find a different weekend where maybe there's an all day test-n-tune or something?

I suggested to a few that there be a Paypal account opended up under (PT.net) and everyone who's going pay up front then that way we know the $$$$$ is there....Pay for the track rental once the $6K is paid up if $$$$$ is left over then divide whats left over among the one's who are there also if you pay and dont show theres no refunds....There has to be a definate list that I was told that I would have to get it to him. If your not on the list your not allowed to enter....

Hey stew make a flyer with info and $$$. Leave a # to pay and throw a bunch out in pasadena. I bet a shit load of trucks show.
press 1 for english haha. maybe someone who speaks the spanish should do that???

Ok so here's my proposition. We set up a new paypal account, and everyone contributes their $100. If we get enough to pay for the track rental by a predertimed cutoff date, like Oct 1 or something, all that money goes towards the rental. If not, all of the money gets refunded back to the people who paid. Seems like a win-win, other than the fact that people who pay might be out $100 for a couple months until we determine whether or not we will have enough people to rent the track. What do you guys think?

Ok so here's my proposition. We set up a new paypal account, and everyone contributes their $100. If we get enough to pay for the track rental by a predertimed cutoff date, like Oct 1 or something, all that money goes towards the rental. If not, all of the money gets refunded back to the people who paid. Seems like a win-win, other than the fact that people who pay might be out $100 for a couple months until we determine whether or not we will have enough people to rent the track. What do you guys think?

sounds like a plan. whoever maintanes the paypal account should also keep GOOD RECORDS of who has paid

names, addresses, phone numbers. free spectators???? i dont see why not? we could do some BBQ:D

Do we have to rent it for the entire day, could we just rent it for 1/2 a day?

Ok so here's my proposition. We set up a new paypal account, and everyone contributes their $100. If we get enough to pay for the track rental by a predertimed cutoff date, like Oct 1 or something, all that money goes towards the rental. If not, all of the money gets refunded back to the people who paid. Seems like a win-win, other than the fact that people who pay might be out $100 for a couple months until we determine whether or not we will have enough people to rent the track. What do you guys think?

Sounds good to me, i'll throw in 100

full day sounds more fun IMO. people are driving a long ways to race.



so at 100 per car i say we shut down the list at 60 trucks. no refunds, no bs. redistributing money back to racers could become a royal PITA. it will also encourage people to pay up faster because theres a limited # of spots. make sure and invite 9ball from tech. im sure he wouldnt mind seeing what he created haha.

Someone set up the account, IMO perferable a MOD and I will send my $100 on payday (Friday)...

Do you guys feel comfortable with me managing the account?

Do you guys feel comfortable with me managing the account?

I would have no problems with that!

Once we for sure know what we're doing I'll post the details on gmfullsize, ls1truck, and silveradoss as well.

I need to call gcsd3742 and discuss some of the details with him, like what type of information I need to collect with payments and what the deal is with spectators. Once I have all the info I need I will work on setting up a paypal account and update this thread with the requirements.

no Chris, you cant have my $100... you'll use it to fix your busted ass trans :jest:

j/k I'd be cool with it... I dont think I'd be screwed over by the majority of members here... but there's always that 10%... just a fact of life...

I need to call gcsd3742 and discuss some of the details with him, like what type of information I need to collect with payments and what the deal is with spectators. Once I have all the info I need I will work on setting up a paypal account and update this thread with the requirements.

lol, sure chris let us know

Once I receive payment from everyone then ALL YOUR MONIES ARE BELONG TO ME!!!! MUAHAHAHAHAH

So what are you gonna do with the interest you earn on our money????















J/K.....

So what are you gonna do with the interest you earn on our money????

Strippers and beer. I figure I can make enough interest for....one beer...and...a really ugly stripper. :jest:

Strippers and beer. I figure I can make enough interest for....one beer...and...a really ugly stripper. :jest:

low intrest rates are a bitch aren't they haha

Once we for sure know what we're doing I'll post the details on gmfullsize, ls1truck, and silveradoss as well.

i already started this thread on halo (houston area lightning owners) some of those guys have some NASTY trucks (in a good way). we will keep flaco as our secret weapon to beat off the blue ovals :jest:
http://haloclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=6525762#6525762

i will be more than willing to pay 100 bucks to have the whole track to ourselves for a day!

Sounds good!

low intrest rates are a bitch aren't they haha

You're telling me!! Last time I tried to get beer and a stripper with interest money all I got was some fat dude stirring a Natty Ice with his wiener. At least he had all his teeth.

i already started this thread on halo (houston area lightning owners) some of those guys have some NASTY trucks (in a good way). we will keep flaco as our secret weapon to beat off the blue ovals :jest:
http://haloclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=6525762#6525762

i will be more than willing to pay 100 bucks to have the whole track to ourselves for a day!

Sounds good!

Sweet! I'll try to get a paypal account set up in the next few days then. Will update when I have all the info for everyone.

Sounds good to me :nod:

Oh, and we don't need to do it yet but once details are finalized I'll ask those of you registered on Texas Truck Scene, RGVperformance, and similar local Texas sites to post a link here too.

looks like one of the guys on HALO named the event. instead of late 2008 texas meet its now called the "Texas Truck Shootout" kinda katchy:D

Haha ok I'll start an official Texas Truck Shootout thread as soon as I have all of the pertinent information.

Official Information thread

http://performancetrucks.net/forums/showthread.php?t=417090

I posted links to this event on ls1truck, gmfullsize, and silveradoss forums. If you guys have other forums you'd like to extend an invitation to, please feel free, as long as they are truck related.

looks like one of the guys on HALO named the event. instead of late 2008 texas meet its now called the "Texas Truck Shootout" kinda katchy:D

Make sure you thank the guy on HALO for the name ;)

I'm in on this!!!! Did yall wanna try and set up an index class or something of the sorts???? I'm not a big bracket racer but its what ever yall decide. We will be bringing a few pretty fast L's so you Chebby boy's got your work cut out for ya haha. Should be a lot of fun.

I posted links to this event on ls1truck, gmfullsize, and silveradoss forums. If you guys have other forums you'd like to extend an invitation to, please feel free, as long as they are truck related.

the link says locked, what happend ???

I locked that thread...it's only purpose is to distribute information about the meet. I don't want people to have to dig through tons of posts to find out what's going on.

I'm in on this!!!! Did yall wanna try and set up an index class or something of the sorts???? I'm not a big bracket racer but its what ever yall decide. We will be bringing a few pretty fast L's so you Chebby boy's got your work cut out for ya haha. Should be a lot of fun.

im sure the track could set up an index or bracket race if we ask them to. hell, for 6,000 bux they aughta:judge:

im sure the track could set up an index or bracket race if we ask them to. hell, for 6,000 bux they aughta:judge:

I know right?

I am going to copy and past your thread in texastruckscene thunder... hopefully i can get some more trucks to sign up!

Sounds good, spread the word!!!

im sure the track could set up an index or bracket race if we ask them to. hell, for 6,000 bux they aughta:judge:

Yes for more money they can, we can setup our own if we want. But not sure if they will setup the lights for the same price.

I'm up for it.

Well only two buy-ins so far.... :( If you guys are for sure coming let's keep the momentum going by registering/paying.

Yes for more money they can, we can setup our own if we want. But not sure if they will setup the lights for the same price.

No lights...what bout handin out ET slips or scoreboard?
Really?

for the 6k we will have lights and times posted and get a slip.

Well only two buy-ins so far.... :( If you guys are for sure coming let's keep the momentum going by registering/paying.

Count me in :D


**Click here to pay** (http://performancetrucks.net/forums/showthread.php?t=417090)

Well only two buy-ins so far.... :( If you guys are for sure coming let's keep the momentum going by registering/paying.
Payment sent....Lady3bglover and gcsd3742

Well only two buy-ins so far.... :( If you guys are for sure coming let's keep the momentum going by registering/paying.

thunder550@yahoo.com has some money in the mail:pimp:


lets keep the momentum going guys!

I'll go and watch, no way i'll race though, haha
unless i bring my bike, but still the ones that dont want to race do we have a fee too?
hrp is right down the road from me, so i'll show regardless

why not race???there will be some dodges out there so you wont be the only slow one:engarde:


[flame suit on]

so what happened to all of those who said they were definately in?

Count me in :D


**Click here to pay** (http://performancetrucks.net/forums/showthread.php?t=417090)

Got your payment and you're added to the list :)

Payment sent....Lady3bglover and gcsd3742

Got it!

thunder550@yahoo.com has some money in the mail:pimp:


lets keep the momentum going guys!

Got you too!

I'll go and watch, no way i'll race though, haha
unless i bring my bike, but still the ones that dont want to race do we have a fee too?
hrp is right down the road from me, so i'll show regardless

I need to double-check this, but I believe that spectators are free. I'll get back to you once I know more.

**EDIT** - This meet will be held the weekend of Dec 13-14 in Houston.
I saw in another thread that beastmode was planning on coming to TX later in Nov-Dec 2008. I'd be interested in coming as well if there's a big enough gathering. I'd love to meet some of you Texas guys.

So....someone in TX pick a date and a place and let's do this!

Official list of attendees:
1. thunder550 AKA Frodo
2. beastmode
3. silver-hom-o
4. gtosilverado
5. brave4it
6. zzebes
7. kbracing96
8. ThirdCoast
9. v8
10. KB
11. Luke03
12. TXsilverado
13. blue5.3
14. BlackGMC
15. 04LTSilverado
16. Blown06
17. Lady3bglover



thunder, will you be PM'n these people for payments? 20 definately sounds better than 5 at this point haha.

thunder, will you be PM'n these people for payments? 20 definately sounds better than 5 at this point haha.

Will do :usa: I wonder if silver-hom-o will reach it's intended destination? :jest:

so what happened to all of those who said they were definately in?

Thats usually it alot of talk and no shows...LOL just my opinion...

its 7 months away, around the holidays, etc... that's what i think the delima is here.
i'm sure people's priorities will change during that long of a period.
(things pop up, money, family issues, work schedules etc...)
also not getting a refund of not showing up will possibly turn people away.

its 7 months away, around the holidays, etc... that's what i think the delima is here.
i'm sure people's priorities will change during that long of a period.
(things pop up, family issues, work schedules etc...)
also not getting a refund of not showing up will possibly turn people away.

The problem with letting people get refunds is that if they bail at the last minute and get their money back, that chunk comes out of someone else's pocket since we were counting on their money to pay part of the track fee. I don't want me or someone else to end up being on the hook for an extra $1000 if a few people decide not to come at the last minute. I have organized stuff like that before and I always end up getting shafted and paying 2 to 3 times what other people pay. I can't afford to do that this time, especially with the amount of money we're dealing with here.

Just sent money, hopefully some slower trucks will be coming.... Or I am going to need to make some changes to my setup....

ok we're talking a minimum of 60 trucks paying $100 to = $6,000 for the track rental.
if there are more than 60 trucks, the left over money can be refunded to the know shows. i understand perfectly where you are coming from, we had the same problem here and the organizer chunked out the rest. but no refunds would be more practicle if it were a month away.

Just sent money, hopefully some slower trucks will be coming.... Or I am going to need to make some changes to my setup....

Got it!

ok we're talking a minimum of 60 trucks paying $100 to = $6,000 for the track rental.
if there are more than 60 trucks, the left over money can be refunded to the know shows. i understand perfectly where you are coming from, we had the same problem here and the organizer chunked out the rest. but no refunds would be more practicle if it were a month away.

That's a thought....then again, you have to consider whether it would be more fair to refund the no-shows or reduce everybody's cost by refunding the excess evenly across all of the attendees. I'm open to suggestions/opinions on this.

Got it!



That's a thought....then again, you have to consider whether it would be more fair to refund the no-shows or reduce everybody's cost by refunding the excess evenly across all of the attendees. I'm open to suggestions/opinions on this.
I personally say leave it the way it is....no show no refund...Those who do show more than 60 or even more etc...get $$$$$ back in what the difference is....I also asked about the concession stand but my personal opinion if theres $$$$$ left over get someone to go to the store and get makings for BBQ or hamburgers or have Pizza brought out and drinks just another suggestion..after 8 hours people will be hungry..

I personally say leave it the way it is....no show no refund...Those who do show more than 60 or even more etc...get $$$$$ back in what the difference is....I also asked about the concession stand but my personal opinion if theres $$$$$ left over get someone to go to the store and get makings for BBQ or hamburgers or have Pizza brought out and drinks just another suggestion..after 8 hours people will be hungry..

I like the food and BBQ idea, IMO that would be better than getting $11.84 (made up number) refunded to me....

i am definately in, and im sure i could drag a few others to join as well...

I am going to try and see if i can bum this off of my sister and brother in law as a early birthday present :D

im trying to get the money give me some time...

thunder, will you be PM'n these people for payments? 20 definately sounds better than 5 at this point haha.

Hmmmm, well make that 6 now, but there is alot of time between now and Oct. cutoff... Hopefully more will sign up....


Regradless if we get to rent the track are we still going to have a get together?

I'm planning on coming either way, even if the track doesn't work out.

I hope we get the 60 trucks, cause it would be damn awesome to run as many times as you want without having to be in the staging lanes for 2-3hrs between runs... im pretty sure alot of us know the feeling of that, its sux!! so $100 is damn good for unlimited racing!!

I hope we get the 60 trucks, cause it would be damn awesome to run as many times as you want without having to be in the staging lanes for 2-3hrs between runs... im pretty sure alot of us know the feeling of that, its sux!! so $100 is damn good for unlimited racing!!

yes please lol

last time i went i had to wait 3 hours for one run... and it was on street tires :(

well the way I see it is we charge 5 bucks at the gate for anyone 18 or older and 10buck to the people that want to race, after we reach the 6000k, and the ones that paid the 100 bucks for the track rental is free to race all day for them, this way money is brought back to everyone that made it possible.

I'm saying this because alot of people will show but don't want to pay 100 bucks for the track rental. we just have to have 60 people willing to put up the 100bucks first ahhaha.

money sent add me please ahha

I need to double-check this, but I believe that spectators are free. I'll get back to you once I know more.

alright, i'll start saving up anyways

well the way I see it is we charge 5 bucks at the gate for anyone 18 or older and 10buck to the people that want to race, after we reach the 6000k, and the ones that paid the 100 bucks for the track rental is free to race all day for them, this way money is brought back to everyone that made it possible.

I'm saying this because alot of people will show but don't want to pay 100 bucks for the track rental. we just have to have 60 people willing to put up the 100bucks first ahhaha.

Well we're giving people 4 months to save $100...shouldn't be too tough. We can deal with late add-ins later, I'm sure there will be a few requests. For now, I'd like to just worry about getting the initial 60 trucks so we can give this event the offical green light.

money sent add me please ahha

Gotcha added!

Perhaps a couple of use should put a link to the thread in our sigs.... I am really excited about the gtg, I really want to see some of the turbo trucks!!

Perhaps a couple of use should put a link to the thread in our sigs.... I am really excited about the gtg, I really want to see some of the turbo trucks!!

Good call! I added it to mine. :D

I'll be gett'n my $100 to ya soon.......trying to recoop from buying a house.

James

I'll be gett'n my $100 to ya soon.......trying to recoop from buying a house.

James

You damn well better, we have a score to settle :chug:

sounds like a good idea maybe me and my brother(llaverito) can go and have some fun the only bad think is rain in december

So now that this is an "official" deal am I still able to attend and race even though I don't own a truck anymore? If so I'll gladly pitch in the money next payday.

So now that this is an "official" deal am I still able to attend and race even though I don't own a truck anymore? If so I'll gladly pitch in the money next payday.

of course you can come KB, we'll need to pick on some ricers!! lol... and no i dont want to race you!! lol...

sounds like a good idea maybe me and my brother(llaverito) can go and have some fun the only bad think is rain in december

yeah lets just pray that it doesnt rain :(

So now that this is an "official" deal am I still able to attend and race even though I don't own a truck anymore? If so I'll gladly pitch in the money next payday.

For you I think we can make an exception....you've been around long enough ;)

Well we're giving people 4 months to save $100...shouldn't be too tough. We can deal with late add-ins later, I'm sure there will be a few requests. For now, I'd like to just worry about getting the initial 60 trucks so we can give this event the offical green light.



Gotcha added!

looks like I didn't read the whole thing ahha pt.net,texas, 12 guest.

of course you can come KB, we'll need to pick on some ricers!! lol... and no i dont want to race you!! lol...

For you I think we can make an exception....you've been around long enough ;)

Sweet! Thanks guys, I feel specials lol. AP, no worries man the car really isn't that fast..that and I suck at launching it lol.

Is anyone working on a flyer? Like this one from Texas Heatwave? http://www.heatwaveinc.com/

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4-real. i recruited wheatley today. he said he will pay soon

4-real. i recruited wheatley today. he said he will pay soon

Thread kinda lost momentum.... Doesn't really matter this GTG gave the push to get a cam and convertor by Dec... I am gunna have to work a little OT to do it cause all the money I had saved is going to ring for the GF...

It did lose a little bit, but we've got a good base now so when people look it doesn't seem like there's nobody coming. I've also been busy all weekend and the past couple of nights and haven't had much of a chance to promote it :)

I will send payment shortly
Add me to the list.

Thread kinda lost momentum.... Doesn't really matter this GTG gave the push to get a cam and convertor by Dec... I am gunna have to work a little OT to do it cause all the money I had saved is going to ring for the GF...

Yeah tell me about it... im trying to get money for my new converter and cam so i can run a little better with the big boys in this one!

Oh yeah... and the money for the event to :eyes: :D

I should be sending my payment this weekend, and BlackGMC if you need some help on the cam swap let me know cause I just got done with mine and you are right around the corner.