Okay guys - I've reviewed the poll results and it looks like we had 26 total voters and the voting was spread across pretty evenly on ideas. That's a good thing that we all have some interest, but I had to pick just 1 for next month, so lets keep the other ideas in mind for next year. Top 2 votes were a BS/grub meet & Sac Raceway/grub meet. Almost everybody that voted for 1 didn't vote for the other, interesting. So here's my solution for a Fall GTG in order to appeal to the masses. .. We meet up Saturday afternoon 4pm to eat/BS first, then those who would like to race come 6pm, lets do it, the rest can spectate, offer tips, talk smack, etc. Those that stick around for racing all night and want to gtg afterwards to BS on our lousy times are welcome, but from my experience folks leave at different times after racing, etc. Notice the date, mark your calendars!! 3 weeks to prepare! Weather will hopefully still be great before rains comes. Sat...October 17 Grudge Fest Drag Racing: Race your friends or just the clocks Times: Pit Gates Open: 4:00pm, Racing 6:00pm-10:00pm Admission: General Admission: $5 Racers: $35 (car and driver) 5305 Excelsior Rd Sacramento, CA 95827-9715 So that's the raceway location. We might have some folks trailering, so I don't know what you guys want to do as far as eating/BS location. Throw out those ideas in here please. - Del

Can I get a roll call who is in??
I want to see some 3rd gens boys, no excuses!!!
Well. ..good excuses for not bringing a 3rd gen but showing up regardless in what ya got is OK.

1. 3rdBird
2. OUTATIME GTA
3. TraviZ
4. 87tpi
5.
6. SMOKIN Z
7. vindeezl
8. Ramair21
9. 86copchaser76
10. 1TUF92Z
11. UnderCover89TBI
12. porkyzilla
13. Wills91RS
14. turbosbox
15. kairles
...??

OK, so if that's the plan, now we just need to agree to on place along the way that will accommodate the TGO entourage. How about IN&OUT BURGER on Sunrise & Highway 50???

As Far as keeping people around after racing.

I suggest a "BEST POKER HAND" everyone gets dealt 5 cards, per person. If youre the owner of a TGO, you get delt 2 hands (10 cards).

When we gather at IN&OUT, all members will be delt a "5 CARD POKER" hand, After all the racing is done, (or a a predeterinmed time) everyone gets to "trade in" 3 cards per hand, to try & get the BEST POKER HAND, the winning hand wins something, (cash, gift cert, or something, a gift cert to Harbor Freight,???) EVERYBODY IS ALL IN!!!

Rocklin Automotive could kick down something as the grand prize...Remember Travis won a gas powered Pressure washer at the last GTG, and that was a Rained out event.

BTW just like in Poker, there is a buy in. So if youre "broke" maybe you can come buy the shop a day or two early and wash my truck, trailer, car, ATV, or whatever to "buy In".

Playing cards will be in new unopened boxes. All memebers can cut, & shuffle the cards as much as possible. Cards can be transported in a "lockbox" (counted before & after we arrive at the track).

Aces, Jacks & threes are wild??????

cards confuse me, but im in!
Del, write my name down.
Most definitely no Iroc racing. I dont think I can find a trans in 3 weeks.
maybe stock gta racing? meh..

i'm in, doubt it will be in the formula but i'll be there. I'll be racing too.

'atta boys, keep 'em coming.

In&Out is doable, cheap and near our destination.
If we get there around 2 or so, the lunch rush hopefully will be gone to allow for some parking.

Other eatery ideas are welcome too.

I'm getting some fresh drag radials on tomorrow, woo hoo!

I will most likely be there. Just need to sell some stuff and get my Drag Radial fixed!

You should put me in spot number 7... Lucky #7!

Count me in.

Is there secure parking at the track? i don't wanna leave my car all alone, I want to have a good time and not have to worry constantly if someone is messing with my car. For those of you that have been there before please let me know.

Bully - When your "most likely" becomes a most definitely, I'll move you to #7.

SMOKIN Z - There are lots of nice cars parking there and i haven't heard of any issues. Are you not racing? The pit area parking is large and close by where you can easily check on, or see your car from the bleachers.

I guess I need to start selling my junk...

I'm there and lucky #7

...not sure what car I will be bringing either

im with Travis, Cards confuse me lol

Count me in. But i will be bringing my car on a trailer. Not unless someone bring a jack so i can change my tires out. Plus i dont know how to drive with a trailer hahahah. I guess its never to late to learn......

Count me in Del

anybody have a spare helmet i could use? Might get 1 run in before needing 1

How about we just BBQ it up at the track!! Get there early and just hang out and get ready to race....

I'm digging the BBQ idea. The only thing keeping me from going would be getting the day off, but I submitted my request today so there shouldn't be a problem. Count me in, and I will be trying to bring a friend and fellow third gen owner with me.

OUTATIME----I should have the #1 spot since I came up w/ the idea!!! haha, BTW #1 is my lucky number.

BULLYDAWG----I have an extra set of MT drag radials that are not in use. 26's i believe... Youre welcome to use them for the event, (no excuses now) haha J/K

I'm down w/ the BBQ at the track. maybe we do a BYOF, & I bring the grill???
is ray coming, cause I'm not cooking.

RAMAIR----, my trailer has everything you need to change out some slicks, Impact, Floorjack, Compressor, Generator, Fridge etc, etc

SMOKINZ----The track is secure, you're fine, you'll never be far from your car.

The track also rents helmets if you really need one

BTW, when is this all happening?

I really like the idea of making it an all day track thing. I can just bring my car on a trailer and call it a program. I wont have to worry about anything else!

We should do it man! Fun and simple. Just meet up at the track and chill!

I think this is all going down on the 17th, right Del?

Saturday, 10-17 folks, as stated above.

3rdBird/Marc - You got it and thanks for getting the ball rolling. I needed someone to light a fire under my 3rdgen rear end.

I'm all for a BBQ at the track event, just requires some more organization with all of us. Someone has to man the grill, maybe somebody not racing. I haven't seen Ray/scribbles posting lately, must be busy.

Is everyone cool with that? Bring your own food/drinks? Maybe some of us can go in together on stuff, etc.

I wont mind grilling!
Marc are you going to bring your grill? I got a little charcoal grill

Del, I wont mind getting the food. There will be a charge at the grill though lol! How does $15 sound? All you can eat. Costco Hot doggs, Carne asada marinated in lemon juice overnight, Tortillas, salsa.

One question. What time are we allowed to hang out? is it 4pm? If that is the case then maybe we should bring in something more simple lol

My email to Sac Race

Hello,

What time are we allowed to enter the gates for Grudge Fest on October 17, 2009? We have a few of us wanting to arrive early and BBQ before 6pm. Is it possible that we can arrive during TEST and TUNE? Thanks

Response:

Jose,

If you arrive prior to 4pm. Gate price is $10 per person. Gates are usually closed and locked to incoming patrons from 2pm-4pm.

Jennifer
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So whats the deal?

Thanks for following up Joey.

If the spectators want to spend $10, instead of $5 that's fine, but I think 4pm SHARP could still be decent for meeting up. They won't be lining up till after 5:30, or so maybe.

Leaves a good 1.5+ hours to BBQ/BS. Folks that aren't racing can carry on longer, etc.

The first gravel/dirt parking lot should be open to park in for folks arriving a little earlier that aren't going back in the pits. We could all meet there before 4 then be first to head in.

How about $15 a head for all you can eat AND drink? They charge an arm/leg there for sodas, etc. Maybe I can bring sodas/water if you want to dish me $2 off each $15 net Joey.

Some people might bring family, kids, etc. So I don't know, just want it to be affordable for all. Y'all can decide the $$ part.

Coolers/ice anyone?

I guess it depends on Marc if he can bing his Gas Grill cause the charcoal style will take awhile to heat up. Maybe i should just stick to bringing costco hot dogs and chips! Pretty simple. Save the Carne Asada for a special occasion

So i guess this will bring the price down to well $15 (Includes Drink and Chips). Or do a "bring your own food" and not worry about anything else just yourselves LOL Whatever works

I am in also. Since Im not bringin my car (busted tranny, reg, who knows what else), I am willing to bring extra food or condiments. Let me know what we will need.

If we decide to meet and BS instead of meeting at the track, How bout we meet at a Mels Diner or somewhere where we can cruise and enoy the cars before we end up at the track. In & Out to the track is literally 20 minutes. Cant really call that a cruise can you?

I'll bring my gas grill, no prob, full bottle of propane & propane assy's. Costco is cheap. I'll bring all the drinks, bottled water, cokes & ice. (approx $65, I know cause thats what it cost me to fill up my coke machine at the shop).
I know its expensive, so I'm not making light of it, but a solid NCTGO member/members should just pull the food out of their pocket $60-$75 bucks buys alot of hamburger, dogs & buns at Smart & Final.
Other members with tighter budgets should raid their fridge or others peoples fridges for ketchup & mustard. Now we're done.?????

This should'nt be a big production, it just gets too complicated/expensive.

We should just Represent, I'll try to secure a spot at the end of the grandstands next to the track. Everyone meets there for food, BS, & watch some racing.

That would be great if you can bring the condo's. I always have goodies to hand out to TGO members that help out. Hats, stickers, etc etc.

Lets Git R Dun!!!

BTW, Del, thanks for putting me in 1st place, haha

86copchaser76 - Added.

I think we're going with simplicity for this meet and it sounds like meeting right at the track this time is the best bet. Next time we'll work on a cruise and gtg elsewhere.

I'll throw some cash to both parties for food/drinks then.

Condo's, plates, napkins, that's about it really. Keep it simple with just dogs/chips.

Ok well i will dish out the dogs and buns! Not a problem! Those costco dogs will fill you up lol! can someone bring the toppings and chips.

Hey Del, could you make a list of what people are bringing to better organize the shopping list. Thanks Homie!

Word.
List # 2. ..

3rdbird - Gas grill / drinks, bottled water, cokes & ice.
Ramair21 - Dogs / buns
OUTATIME GTA - Plates/napkins + $$
87tpi - Chips, potato/macaroni salad
86copchaser76 - Utensils + ketchup/mustard/relish


I'm sure if you guys want to kick a few bucks to Marc/Joey they would appreciate it as well. Tough times y'all!

i'll bring chips, potato/macaroni salad.

Might be picking up a 91z28 tonight for my brother, idles but dies under throttle so i might be racing the s and the z.

The GTG is on October 17, 2009 right? not October 10 or 17th right?? the 10-17 is confusing me lol

October 17th buddy.

Since a couple of us are volunteering condiments, what specifically would u like for me to bring? Napkins, plates, plastic utensils? Probably throw in some homemade cookies, or if its cold some chicken noodle soup(homemade of course).

I'll put you down for utensils + ketchup/mustard/relish, etc.

That really ought to do it guys for the basics, but if you want to bring anything else, go for it!

I sure will be there too, competing for the number 1 spot for 09.
I think of something to bring. I'll ask my wife if she can make some lumpia.

Lumpia sounds good! Now you got to bring it!!

Remember what the track official said about your car last time...."no faster than 11.50" or you're out!

Looks like I got you beat already & that's just on the safety, ha ha

or are you just gonna run it twice & get kicked out? Either way its gonna be fun.

hmm...sounds fun think i have the day off been out of the turdgen world for a minute hiya everybody

I'm just going to run 11.5s. That's all Jolly can do until her twin comes out next season

well i put a tranny in my car and so far its been working good so hopefully if it stays working good ill be out there makin a couple runs!

got a spare?

Added you to the list UnderCover89TBI.

Anybody else out there??

well u can use the old tranny if u dont want to go farther than 3/4 throttle it slips when shifting. possible motor blower. ha.

me lol

Gotcha Eric, wasn't sure if that was a casual I may show up response or not.

Going to bring that Grand Prix to race??

im gonna be cruizing in it but unfortunately i had to detune it some cause my injector duty cycle got upto 99% lol i was about to burn a hole in my piston. so when i get an extra 1grand i can install my intercooler i have the core just need bigger injectors fuel rails heat exchanger and intercooler pump its water to air.

i actually have been working on the iroc lately need a 2nd vehicle running so thats the choice may be done in time well see.

I don't think I am going to make it. Don't have the money.

What?????

Have you tried Craigslistin' that car junk for sale?? 10 days son!