FALL IMPORT SHOWDOWN 2009

[dsmwookie]

Guys I had a good time if you did not meet me I was the guy in the staging lanes flagging you in most of the day. I do apologize about the turn out but some people stayed at home scared of the rain. The event day was beautiful just low turn out.

We had a ton of people doing Test and Tune that could of competed and won cash but chose not too. Hopefully they learn their lesson and begin to enter. We will be doing another IS in Spring and will hopefully have better weather. Keep it in the back of your mind April or May will be the next IS and we should have the date up in a couple weeks.

The photos will be up within a day or two. Keep in mind she takes 1,000-2,000 photos at an event and clears out the poor quality ones.

If any shops that were attending this event would be interested in sponsoring shoot me an email address. A booth, internet, and tshirt space is just 100$. For just shirt and a spot on the site it is 50$.

I would like to give special thanks for 4GPerformance. They ponied up 200$ extra for the Showdown competition just so we can try and draw faster cars.

If you have any feedback on the event please feel free to email me [email protected]

Josh

[btstone]

any vids....i didnt get to make it

[dsmwookie]

Couple linked here. The officials will be up later.

[gastroker]

well I had a good time. Despite the fact my driveshaft yoke broke 20 ft into my first pass of the day. Oh well, that's racing I guess. I will be ready for the next event. It was really good to see everyone come out and support. The numbers were definitely weaker than usual but the weather really scared a lot of people away

Spoolin, I never got a chance to come talk to you, but I definitely want to catch up.

[DarKStaR]

Well if some of you saw my red integra on dr's, I just got it done after sitting for 7 months and got it tuned friday/saturday. First pass spun till the 1000ft, 2nd run spun 1st and 2nd hooked 3rd and as i went to shift into 4th i thought i blew a headgasket....Well we pulled the head today and it was not what i wanted to see. #3 sleeve cracked all the way down drove it for 2 days and its down again.

[-S Double C-]

damn bad tune?

[DarKStaR]

I wouldnt say that, just there was a little bit more timing in it than usuall and my iginition was on the weak side for some reason. I talked to scotty today and if and when i get it back together we are gonna work on figuring it out.

[JJSPEC Racing]

Sorry for the luck Joey. Like I said, shut the hood, walk away for a little bit, then come back. You will have learned somethings and you can apply them to next time. And next time will be better!

[WalkS]

I wouldnt say that, just there was a little bit more timing in it than usuall and my iginition was on the weak side for some reason. I talked to scotty today and if and when i get it back together we are gonna work on figuring it out.

Ouch...sorry to hear that. Although it's a perfect time to work on the car, the temps are getting cooler.

[BLK JDM]

What happened to the white EG turbo hatch w/ the topmount turbo and JJSpec sticker on the back window. Looked like a very clean car. Still haven't seen any pics of it and I guess I missed whatever(if any) passes it made.

[DarKStaR]

That would be Tye, not sure really. He said last week he finally got it running just right and all he did between then and yesterday was change the clutch out.

[JJSPEC Racing]

He is having electrical issues. He will be back soon. He has been knocing on the 10 second door(11.03) and I am sure he will cross that barrier before too long!

[WalkS]

He is having electrical issues. He will be back soon. He has been knocing on the 10 second door(11.03) and I am sure he will cross that barrier before too long!

Thats good to hear, atleast he knows what is wrong with it. Boy was he a little irked after his second pass.

[BLK JDM]

Any pics of his car and what setup is he running? Car was very clean from what I saw. I didn't even see him make a pass. What times was he running?

[WalkS]

Any pics of his car and what setup is he running? Car was very clean from what I saw. I didn't even see him make a pass. What times was he running?

This is his car:


He ran a 11.03 at 13x a month ago. It's a stock block ls/vtec, with a gt42r

[JJSPEC Racing]

Thats good to hear, atleast he knows what is wrong with it. Boy was he a little irked after his second pass.

It gets aggravating sometimes. I believe he has trapped 133 in the near past. He will figure it out and come back again.

[Incontt]

who outrun clark...in what and what were the times?

Mike...shit happens...eventually u find ALL the weak links and then you cant tear it up if you tried. Stay after it.

[BLK JDM]

who outrun clark...in what and what were the times?

Mike...shit happens...eventually u find ALL the weak links and then you cant tear it up if you tried. Stay after it.

Clark red lit against Central Florida Turbo's Galant VR4. I think it was running low 10s. The car seemed pretty consistent and well put together when I went over and checked it out.

[Incontt]

clark red lit??! Im gona kick him in the nutz next time i see him. who ran the fastest et of the day?

[-S Double C-]

some pro charged blue stang

[Incontt]

i meant of the race entries

[TS240]

I think Clarks qulifying pass was the fastest of the day, I think it was like a 9.50?

[jackdaripper]

clark red lit??! Im gona kick him in the nutz next time i see him. who ran the fastest et of the day?

Trust me it wasnt the blue mustang.

[dsmwookie]

The VR4 went 9's at one point in the day.

Planning is already in the works for the spring event.

I would like CONSTRUCTIVE ideas or suggestions for the spring event. We can't guarantee changes but we will consider and hash them out in our planning sessions. The weather was the major downfall here. We are always trying to bring this event up in the eyes of our customers and sponsors.

[1slodsm]

Please make sure that everone is able to hear if they have qualified for there class. There seemed to be a problem with that this year that's all

But overall was an awsome time just like every other year

[BLK JDM]

Please make sure that everone is able to hear if they have qualified for there class. There seemed to be a problem with that this year that's all

But overall was an awsome time just like every other year

That's been a problem for years. It's the track's fault not the group that hosts it. You can barely hear the announcer if you're anywhere past the 1000 ft mark.

[Seven]

I'm glad to see that the rules for Showdown has been updated, now maybe the payout will increase for first place or Top ET. The money is a issue getting any cars that run is the low 9's and 8's atleast for me. I sure wanted to bring out the blue rx3 and give the Showdown class a few beatings but maybe next time. Some folks that have dyno queens need to either take a break or turn down the power and learn the track. Its getting old that the same car is breaking at every event. How do you help sponsor an event but you break before the race gets good.

[BLK JDM]

I'm glad to see that the rules for Showdown has been updated, now maybe the payout will increase for first place or Top ET. The money is a issue getting any cars that run is the low 9's and 8's atleast for me. I sure wanted to bring out the blue rx3 and give the Showdown class a few beatings but maybe next time. Some folks that have dyno queens need to either take a break or turn down the power and learn the track. Its getting old that the same car is breaking at every event. How do you help sponsor an event but you break before the race gets good.

Breaking is a part of dialing in a car. Just because your car may have less issues DOES NOT GIVE YOU THE RIGHT TO TALK SHIT TO ANOTHER RACER!! It takes a lot of blood, sweat, and tears to build a decent track car. Sometimes turning down the power has nothing to due w/ a car breaking. A car is a machine w/ a million and one parts that can break no matter how much power is driven through it.

Seriously dude, every professional racecar I know of go through motors and transmissions every couple of races if not every pass b/c of wear and tear issues. So when a sportsman runs a car w/ the SAME amount of hp as a PRO racecar you can't bash them for having some issues. If the person is having the SAME issue every time they go to the track then fine make jokes or comments but other than that-I THINK YOU'RE OUT OF LINE!!

[Incontt]

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I'm glad to see that the rules for Showdown has been updated, now maybe the payout will increase for first place or Top ET. The money is a issue getting any cars that run is the low 9's and 8's atleast for me. I sure wanted to bring out the blue rx3 and give the Showdown class a few beatings but maybe next time. Some folks that have dyno queens need to either take a break or turn down the power and learn the track. Its getting old that the same car is breaking at every event. How do you help sponsor an event but you break before the race gets good.

Are you talking about Gastroker?

[SPOOLIN]

Breaking is a part of dialing in a car. Just because your car may have less issues DOES NOT GIVE YOU THE RIGHT TO TALK SHIT TO ANOTHER RACER!! It takes a lot of blood, sweat, and tears to build a decent track car. Sometimes turning down the power has nothing to due w/ a car breaking. A car is a machine w/ a million and one parts that can break no matter how much power is driven through it.

Seriously dude, every professional racecar I know of go through motors and transmissions every couple of races if not every pass b/c of wear and tear issues. So when a sportsman runs a car w/ the SAME amount of hp as a PRO racecar you can't bash them for having some issues. If the person is having the SAME issue every time they go to the track then fine make jokes or comments but other than that-I THINK YOU'RE OUT OF LINE!!

good point, some people don't understand it until they get to that point then they know exactly why, how, and how much$.

[Incontt]

i did the "break every pass" 2 years ago. expensive education

[gastroker]

Yes, he is talking about me. Sad. He's lost his way some where. He thinks every one is hating on him and is soooo secretive about everything. Maybe one day he'll realize the only one hating....is him.
I've done nothing but try and support you. You know why the rules changed??? BECAUSE OF ME! I wanted you to be able to participate in the race because I knew the previous rules wouldn't allow it. Because I try to be your friend! And this is the type of stuff you say...

Since when do I "sponsor" an event? I'm a member of Gadsm and they host the event. So I try to support them and get people to come out and have a good time. I don't even understand how you can not appreciate my attempt to try and pull the community together.

[gastroker]

destruction

[BLK JDM]

Yes, he is talking about me. Sad. He's lost his way some where. He thinks every one is hating on him and is soooo secretive about everything. Maybe one day he'll realize the only one hating....is him.
I've done nothing but try and support you. You know why the rules changed??? BECAUSE OF ME! I wanted you to be able to participate in the race because I knew the previous rules wouldn't allow it. Because I try to be your friend! And this is the type of stuff you say...

Since when do I "sponsor" an event? I'm a member of Gadsm and they host the event. So I try to support them and get people to come out and have a good time. I don't even understand how you can not appreciate my attempt to try and pull the community together.

I wouldn't even bother w/ whomever he/she is!! I admire your commitment and dedication through the trials and tribulations. 99% of the people including myself would have gotten out of it a long time ago if they went through some of the problems you've had. I remember you paying a big name PRO RACER a huge amount of $$ to build you a motor and when you got it and installed it, the motor popped soon after. That in itself would have drove me insane. I remember you telling me the story w/ no hate for the person and you took it as a learning experience and started building YOUR own motors. You're at the end of the learning curve. How many people can say they've ran multiple 9 second passes?? Why stop now or even respond to someone like this? You've on the upward slope of success!! I commend you!! Seriously. I had a boss/friend build my motor and it popped the next day. Since then I bowed out of the drag car game. I'll be back one day but again IT DIDN'T STOP YOU, B18C1TurboedEK, SPOOLIN, & many others!! Keep at it-you've proved everybody wrong!

[Seven]

This is so exciting... Your like the modern day Zoro huh! First off Yes I've ran numerous low boost 9's (shake down passes and testn tunes) where have you been.? I have several time slips to watch you eat if you never had them before. I'm glad to see you know your history idiot. Now if you know racing ie real life not Play Station games everyone knows you don't put 100%hp on a fresh track with out learning the track... If you don't know who I am sit in the stands and watch or come be my track bitch. You may learn something about preparation and setup.

As for being a hater I don't freaking care if you break at every track day. Thats free entertainment for me. If you can't take constructive comments or wearing your feelings on your sleeve you will never improve or learn. It takes you 11years to run one 9 pass. sell that dyno queen.

[dsmwookie]

So your hating on someone for breaking at the track?

Why not hate on someone for just being born....they can't help it.

Did you not get a trophy for your 9 second pass or what? Why are you so bitter?

So much hostility over what should just be a fun sport.

[gastroker]

This is so exciting... Your like the modern day Zoro huh! First off Yes I've ran numerous low boost 9's (shake down passes and testn tunes) where have you been.? I have several time slips to watch you eat if you never had them before. I'm glad to see you know your history idiot. Now if you know racing ie real life not Play Station games everyone knows you don't put 100%hp on a fresh track with out learning the track... If you don't know who I am sit in the stands and watch or come be my track bitch. You may learn something about preparation and setup.

As for being a hater I don't freaking care if you break at every track day. Thats free entertainment for me. If you can't take constructive comments or wearing your feelings on your sleeve you will never improve or learn. It takes you 11years to run one 9 pass. sell that dyno queen.

Your comments are not constructive. I've not been trying to hit a 9 for 11 years. You've been in the game the same amount of time as me. Yes I've had the same car for 9 of those years but the goal has not been the same. I've had several 9 second passes and my car was at the track for nearly every event in the southeast this year so far. How's that make me the dyno queen? My car hasn't been on the dyno since last winter. I'm tired of arguing with you dude. This makes no sense. I don't have to justify my self to you nor have I ever asked you to do so. I still remember trying to talk you into buying your RX3 a couple years ago. I hope you run a 7 and prove to the whole world you got the fastest import in GA. As long as it makes you happy. That's what its all about.

[Seven]

Look here dsm Rookie the sooner you realize that the slow crap you drive ain't about shit you can call me and I will point you in the right direction Rotary. I'm not bitter but I see you are protecting your DSM Rep. one slow car helps another. I tell you what you bring your slow car and he can bring his broke car then together we can build a work bench for my garage. But please take your rice boy stickers off cause you aint getting paid to rep. Loser

[gastroker]

I'm not protecting any rep, that's just the way I am. I'm sorry you can't see that.

[stillaneon]

Look here dsm Rookie the sooner you realize that the slow crap you drive ain't about shit you can call me and I will point you in the right direction Rotary. I'm not bitter but I see you are protecting your DSM Rep. one slow car helps another. I tell you what you bring your slow car and he can bring his broke car then together we can build a work bench for my garage. But please take your rice boy stickers off cause you aint getting paid to rep. Loser

Trying to figure out if I know who this is....