I'll difenetley be there.

 

If we're looking at June I should have the Formula done, if in primer. New engine/trans/rear/suspension/brakes, so yeah, I have work to do...

That being said, I always feel like Bako is part of LA, especially given the recent exodus due to real estate. Of course, Don did make my headers, so more of the car is SoCal.

 

SoCal can have you Bakersfielders.

 

You can't use that smiley, given that NorCal has the Ghey Bay.

<--- born in Redwood City, move to Central area at 6yo....so it's all in fun

 

We prefer to call it the "yay area".

I'm just jokin' around, I'm sure there will be plenty to represent each side.

 

Additional comment:

 

Come strong or don't come at all! Leave the trailered cars at home.

 

Same here, since we're all on the same team And it'll be well-attended from both ends of the state. It should be a regular hoot.

 

Just because the Marine Corps needs some High Speed / Low Drag entertainment.... Im coming.

Just make sure we can have a beer or two when the racing is said and done.

June 2 you say?

 

Right, is it for sure June 2nd? I need to know how hard to push to have this car running again.

 

I dont know. I have been waiting three weeks for the track personel to call me back.

 

if this is being set up for sometime in june, (havent been following it) would you all mind me comming? (i know i dont have a Thirdgen anymore) but i would like to come watch (and maybe go down the strip a few times, just to see what my truck will do).

 

well if enough people are heading out there ill be there but if not then hey ill just head to sac and save myself the gas and the long trip its even rare seeing third gens at sac raceway on weds nights

 

I hope this is still tentatively 6/2.

I'm still planning on attending.

Any confirmation from either side?

 

If this happens I will be there, dont think I'll run unless I come into some money in the next few months. But I would love to see this and put some faces to names.

 

That's my main reason for wanting to go. Our bodyman appears to be backed up quite a bit so we'd be bringing cameras instead of the Formy. Also, I just found out that we're rather pregnant (first one too), so who knows what will happen now

 

Congradulations

 

 

Thanks man

We're still trying to nail down the bodyman but will work on our drivetrain in the meantime. I'm starting to eye the Mustang for a 383 TPI swap

 

Our cars here in SoCal are comming together. I know of 4 cars that should be setting new records. Should be fun.

 

Do we have a confirmation that our date (what is the date?) is solid at this track or is this still a fantasy?

 

I highly doubt I will be ready by June 2nd. I get the shortblock back tomorrow and it'll be back in the car as soon as I can pick up a converter. Tuning on the other hand will be the longest part of the process. I am trying hard but it doesn't look goog for the 2nd, I'll keep on it.

 

Gag. I just threw up a little in my mouth.

 

June 2 wouldnt be good for me either. Is that the only day we are looking at?

 

I've been patiently waiting for six weeks for a phone call back from Blake, the owner of the track. Its tough for me to get away from work to make a phone call back to him, since I'm supposed to be answering the phone. I tried to register on their message board to ask, but it never sent me a password. I'm emailing the webmaster to see.
We chose June 2nd because it was the last day shown on their schedule for open test'n'tune during the day. Any later and it would be way too hot. Then we'd have to wait until Oct or Nov.

 

It'd never happen. We have a good dollar figure now so the engine will go where it belongs.

I'm with Kevin. It'll be hotter than Hades here come late June. I wonder what Famoso will come up with.

 

so when is this going down for sure??? gotta represent. i got some nor and so cal buddies that want in. lived in anahiem hills for a while and never saw anything that impressed me so you guys better bring it.

 

Hehehehehe. We will bring it OK.

 

The Famoso track calendar lists June 2nd as an open date really: More or less a "Test and Tune" date. Do we really need to have an arrangement with these folks to show up there?

Hell, I'd settle for one of the Bakersfiled folks telling me there was a BBQ to attend and I'd go. That, and some advice on a decent, cheap hotel.

Where we at with this? I want to put it on my calendar. Who can I call to make something happen?

From Silicon Valley,

 

I was able to call the track today, but they were closed yesterday and today because of the "big storm" they had over the weekend. Supposedly they'll be open Wednesday so I hope to hear back then.

I am trying to get ahold of the track so we can have our own lane, and do some kind of bracket racing competition. If we get 16 cars, we can do a ladder match like the NHRA pros do, based on qualifying. We'd be guaranteed more runs than way, instead of having to sit in the regular test'n'tune lane with everyone else.

 

especially at famoso, be LUCKY to get 3 runs in... but seriously shoot for something other than june 2 because i want to go

 

Any updates?

 

I found a guy here in fresno who has never tracked his car he has a 95 bird with a 383 in it.. and its got a working ram air hood, the car is in show room condition, he said he wanted to track his car and run the nor-cal VS so-cal thing so I need to know when it is and details so I can pass it along please

 

Looks like we are still on for June 2nd.

 

I'm out. I have run out of funds for the Formula for awhile, the drivers need a few things too. The engine is still on the stand. I need head gaskets, headbolts, cam, rockers, converter, and tuning equip. or just the dyno tune. It might be awhile.

 

I called the track again today, and left another message. The lady told me he was supposed to be in today. I expressed my displeasure again at waiting for over 8 weeks with no return phone call. She said she would give him the message. What horrible customer service.

 

Sorry to hear the track officials suck so hard. In the coming years they won't be the only game in town. Maybe then they'll look back on miscues like this one.

I'm out in any case, since this is our last chance to go to MX to visit family before the baby gets here. My passport actually came in so we're packing soon. And believe it or not, my wife (fellow car nut) says that the trip to Mexico trumps a track day.

 

i hear crickets whats the update?

 

I finally got a call back from Blake! Unfortunately I was on the phone at work with a customer and couldnt answer my cell phone. doh! He left me a message about being concerned about car counts, and he expecting a full house that day. I dont think he'll have to worry, since people are dropping out now. I didnt get a chance to call him back until lunch time, and he didnt answer his phone. Hopefully he'll call me back sooner than nine weeks later this time.
We SoCal people are definitely still going. I hate to have to go to the 4th gen boards and invite them, but it looks that way if we want more than six cars.

 

Good news and bad news. Blake called me back today and we will have our own lane on June 2nd. The bad news is we will not be able to do bracket racing. It will be heads-up grudge matches only.

This is the list I have based on reading both threads.

1989TransAmGTA (Allen)
VincentZ28
JulieGTA
82Firebird (Alex)
Dyno Don
LonSal (Lon)
InsaneIROC (John)
JS92RS (Jonathan)
Purvis
RU-QWIK (Jason)
Porkyzilla
Camaero
GRide-14
Cadillac
Koolctk
TraviZ
Daniel U
Comp788
KenV
Berlinetta00
OuttatimeGTA
Jap408Cracker

Corrections? If we get 21 cars that would be awesome. Should we invite other gens of f-body?

 

arrghh. This was the only day available huh?

I'm good with heads-up grudges, but unfortunately I made a date that Saturday already since this didn't seem to be going anywhere.

I expect the list to dwindle, but if by some chance the list grows quite a bit with new additions, I might change plans, I'll be keeping an eye.

 

are you kidding? bracket racing is the g*yest thing since front wheel drive

 

You can put me down as number 23. I'll grudge 350's since I'll be on tire.

 

Another car number 24. Gene has his car running so he will most likely, sorry to say the trailer car. A very nice car so it will be a pleasure to see it run.

 

Ok, I guess if you dont mind our 12 second cars beating your 13 second cars heads-up, then its ok with me.

 

once you are given a head start you already lost, you like it so it can look cool at the finish huh?

 

Sure. Its the best way to handicap start two totally different cars. It relies on driver skill more than who has the most money in their engine.

 

funny how theres always some kid in moms 2003 auto civic that wins from time to time, talk about driver skill.

 

Yah, that pisses me off too, but reaction time plays a big part in it.

 

Well I was hoping to have my engine in for this, but I won't be starting it until June. I am still debating going to this with just a stock 305, but we'll see.