The date is set...

[popo8]

If you have not ever attended this event, I stress that if u enjoy racing, u enjoy taking pride in what our old platform can do, and if u think ud enjoy being a part of a community that u cant help but love... this is a must.

LTXtech.com is proud to continue being the title sponsor for this event, but I fear without more support, it maybe coming to a quick end, or we may end up sacrificing our platform exclusivity...

So, come, watch... participate... party... I promise if u do it once, u will be hooked. Just remember, if the car is not done... that does not mean u cant come. In all the years Ive attended, Ive only eber raced once (my ta), and drove my boosted camaro down once, but didnt race, and the other times we drove the wifes Genesis or my Escalade... each time was just as fun as the next no matter the vehicle or level of participation...

We need to keep this event alive... so spread the word and I hope to see you all there.

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[z28rob18]

Been wanting to come since I was 18 but the car hasn’t been ready since now I’m 28 and I told the wife we’re going pretty excited about it

[donfrye]

First nice and warm day, I'm putting the finishing touches on the cam swap then paint and interior in spring. All of the pieces and parts except the dash pad and console lid are purchased and in the garage.

If I get all of that done, I'll drive the shitheap down there to say hello.

[shownomercy]

With any luck, should be out there this year with BLS. Maybe even two LTx cars

[dawdaw]

With any luck, should be out there this year with BLS. Maybe even two LTx cars

Shit homie we gonna line up again for slowest mqbm title??

[shownomercy]

Shit homie we gonna line up again for slowest mqbm title??

Guess we shall see

[The Batman]

Wish I could make it this year. Maybe things will change this summer

[popo8]

Wish I could make it this year. Maybe things will change this summerHopefully... there may not be anymore chances to have exactly what we have in the future...

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[SSlowBoat]

Kat and I are coming this year. I actually have vacation time finally. I'm not missing it.

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[popo8]

Kat and I are coming this year. I actually have vacation time finally. I'm not missing it.

Sent from my SM-N950U using TapatalkAwesome!!!!

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[Brandon++S]

Popo do you think this may be last one?

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[popo8]

Popo do you think this may be last one?

Sent from my SM-G930V using TapatalkI just think that if we can somehow continue to have an event, thigs will have to be done to either lose the exclusivity of it being LTX only, or maybe even a change of location that would not be as centralized as it has been to afford all those who do attend to continue to attend.

The reality is, the support for the event is decreasing while the costs of making it happen continues to increase...

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[Cathead]

I'm going this year, car or no car. I would like the chance to actually get to meet some of the guys who had a hand in building my car and thank them in person.

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[SSlowBoat]

I just wanna get drunk with L.E.......lol

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[popo8]

I just wanna get drunk with L.E.......lol

Sent from my SM-N950U using TapatalkLol... its even better to be sober while LE gets drunk... u appreciate everything so much more. Lol

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[Dan]

I'll be there [emoji16]
I'm taking title for slowest car!

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[Sahara54]

Discussing this with Lauren now. Make that a maybe for us as of right now.

[popo8]

Discussing this with Lauren now. Make that a maybe for us as of right now.Wonderfull!!!

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[agenthol302]

Unfortunately I will be at my brothers wedding that weekend in NY

[Slow 30th]

Hoping to make it this year since we planned on it last year but with a baby coming in July it’s a toss up


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[popo8]

Keep this motivation goin guys!!!

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[Jeff Green]

Hopefully... there may not be anymore chances to have exactly what we have in the future...

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Here are two other options if needed in the future.

1. Take a look at Muncie Drag way. It's just north of Indy and is a nice track. Has the second longest shut down in the country and lots of room in the pits. Negatives are they run every Sat and some Fridays. So if you wanted the track to yourselves it would have to be on a Friday or Sunday. Should be much cheaper than what Bowling Green costs.
2. Don't rent the track at all. A lot of tracks will let you have a lane and let you run against each other as a special program mixing in with their main program. If you have 20 to 50 cars most tracks what that extra business and will make exceptions for it. It's not as nice as having the track to yourself but better than letting the event die. I know several groups that do this and it saved them from canceling their programs.

Hope those could be some possibilities if needed.

[popo8]

Here are two other options if needed in the future.

1. Take a look at Muncie Drag way. It's just north of Indy and is a nice track. Has the second longest shut down in the country and lots of room in the pits. Negatives are they run every Sat and some Fridays. So if you wanted the track to yourselves it would have to be on a Friday or Sunday. Should be much cheaper than what Bowling Green costs.
2. Don't rent the track at all. A lot of tracks will let you have a lane and let you run against each other as a special program mixing in with their main program. If you have 20 to 50 cars most tracks what that extra business and will make exceptions for it. It's not as nice as having the track to yourself but better than letting the event die. I know several groups that do this and it saved them from canceling their programs.

Hope those could be some possibilities if needed.Thats for the shootout organizers to discuss... Ltxtech just sponsors the event.
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[myltwon]

I'd really like to try to make it this year, we'll see

[firebird_1995]

Thats for the shootout organizers to discuss... Ltxtech just sponsors the event.
firebird_1995

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Sorry guys, new phone I was not getting updates.

I'm on the road right now but I will update and answer everything when I get home


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[popo8]

Sorry guys, new phone I was not getting updates.

I'm on the road right now but I will update and answer everything when I get home


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[firebird_1995]

Larry has pretty well summed up the reality of what's going on. Our track rental is private which means we control the gate and all revenue generated from it. It's what allows us to keep the event exclusive. The amount we raise in sponsorships, along with what we bring in at the gate, apparel sales, etc determine what we can afford to rent. The rental has steadily increased about $500 each year for the last 4 years I have been a part of it and I don't foresee the trend stopping anytime soon.

That being said, there will ALWAYS be an LTX Shootout, each year, (weather permitting obviously) as long as I'm involved. So let's squash any "will there be a next year" talk. The answer is yes.

In order to continue having the event at Beech Bend the way we are used to having it is to start bringing in more revenue. This means we have to bring more people into Beech Bend Raceway Park on race day. I am wide open to suggestions.

In 2014 the event was held at Gateway International Raceway in Madison,IL (East St. Louis). It was a shared event similar to what Jeff suggested. The track itself is a world class facility. There were no complaints about the surface or shut down area. Plenty of room in the pits, bathrooms, etc. I personally did not hear of any issues regarding sharing the track with other racers. However, anyone that came who has been to a private rental at Beech Bend will tell you that they are 2 entirely different experiences. Aside from the track, the Holiday Inn in Bowling Green has always been accommodating to our parking lot party and the general BG area has a ton of attractions to help keep the family busy. Overall, you will have a good time whether you came to race or just catch up with friends. It would be extremely hard to duplicate that environment anywhere else.






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[shownomercy]

Don't have it on peak summer heat days :p

[firebird_1995]

Don't have it on peak summer heat days :pLabor Day weekend has been the only day available at Beech Bend for several years. A date change would mean a venue change as well

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[popo8]

Labor Day weekend has been the only day available at Beech Bend for several years. A date change would mean a venue change as well

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using TapatalkI enjoy the long weekend... it makes traveling much nicer and less rushed.

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[Cathead]

I enjoy the long weekend... it makes traveling much nicer and less rushed.

Sent from my SM-G955U using TapatalkI've never been to an event at BG. I know a lot of guys who've raced there and love the track and area, especially the covered spectator area. I'm fortunate enough to only be 3 hours away. No excuses 2018!

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[popo8]

Gassey u gotta make this. Racing or not...

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[Gassey]

Gassey u gotta make this. Racing or not...

Sent from my SM-G955U using TapatalkConvoy down?

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[popo8]

Convoy down?

Sent from my SM-G930VC using TapatalkIf we can time it together... sure.

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[72LT1]

Where is the location at? I will save my vacation and tell work to go suck it( I am the only one who can do my job with no back up ). Also day of it or as close as you can estimate.

[popo8]

Where is the location at? I will save my vacation and tell work to go suck it( I am the only one who can do my job with no back up ). Also day of it or as close as you can estimate.Beachbend Raceway in BG KY.

THE ACTUAL RACE EVENT is SEPT 1ST, but the experience is about the parkinglot party, the hotel fairgrounds carshow the day before as well...
firebird_1995 do we have a discounted hotel block at the HOST hotel yet?

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[72LT1]

Thanks popo. Count me in! Me, the wife, and 2 kids will have fun as they have never been to B.G. and will show them ths Corvetts museum while there.

[popo8]

Thanks popo. Count me in! Me, the wife, and 2 kids will have fun as they have never been to B.G. and will show them ths Corvetts museum while there.Absolutely... if u can swing it, throw an extra day on the front of the vaca, get all the family fun in... then at the track it can be a little bit more bout u.

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[z28rob18]

Have some questions on rules for mod pa and na. If a the car fit mod PA rules can it not compete in mod NA with the bottle removed from the car? The way the rules are written says no power adder equipment allowed on the car and solenoids are equipment. Also the cars never been 1/4 mile and don’t think it will be before this but it may run sub 10.00 and I don’t have an NHRA license but do have all the safety equipment/cage will this be an issue with the track?

[popo8]

Have some questions on rules for mod pa and na. If a the car fit mod PA rules can it not compete in mod NA with the bottle removed from the car? The way the rules are written says no power adder equipment allowed on the car and solenoids are equipment. Also the cars never been 1/4 mile and don’t think it will be before this but it may run sub 10.00 and I don’t have an NHRA license but do have all the safety equipment/cage will this be an issue with the track?Hey man... i created a section just for questions about the event. Please copy and paste this over there, Ive tagged one of the event coordinators over there.

http://ltxtech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31375

Sorry & Thanku

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[SSlowBoat]

Convoy down?

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you plan on driving your car there?

[popo8]

you plan on driving your car there?I know ur asking Mark, but, For now... I am...

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[SSlowBoat]

I know ur asking Mark, but, For now... I am...

Sent from my SM-G955U using TapatalkI assumed you would, gotta look pimp on the drive

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[popo8]

I assumed you would, gotta look pimp on the drive

Sent from my SM-N950U using TapatalkAbsolutely... just not sure which motor will be in the car. This health issue is sucking up alot of my time off till the short term disability kicks in... so idk if a swap will happen in the 2018 callendaemr year.

U thinkin of going this year in the g8?

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[SSlowBoat]

Absolutely... just not sure which motor will be in the car. This health issue is sucking up alot of my time off till the short term disability kicks in... so idk if a swap will happen in the 2018 callendaemr year.

U thinkin of going this year in the g8?

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[popo8]

one of the two

Sent from my SM-N950U using TapatalkOh wow... my favorite drive there and back was the year we took the camaro. Other than her genesis, that beast also gave us the best mpgs. Lol.

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[SSlowBoat]

Oh wow... my favorite drive there and back was the year we took the camaro. Other than her genesis, that beast also gave us the best mpgs. Lol.

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalkid have alot to do to the camaro before I would drive it that far.

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[popo8]

id have alot to do to the camaro before I would drive it that far.

Sent from my SM-N950U using TapatalkU said one or the other thought the camaro was one or the other. Lol

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[SSlowBoat]

U said one or the other thought the camaro was one or the other. Lol

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalkit is 2 on the list. if I get the things done before then then I will probably make kat suffer the drive in it, with no a.c., or t tops, lol

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[popo8]

it is 2 on the list. if I get the things done before then then I will probably make kat suffer the drive in it, with no a.c., or t tops, lol

Sent from my SM-N950U using TapatalkI didnt run ac when we took camaro... its not bad

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[JCzNova]

I will be bringing all the left over 2016 shirts for those that missed out and are interested.... and The new LTX Nova.


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[popo8]

When do we get to see the updated build thread for this new ride???

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[Gassey]

Tubby Z28 and popo8
I would prefer to trailer the Bird down. It really depends on if the city will give me the time off. We really want to come down for it.

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[popo8]

Tubby Z28 and popo8
I would prefer to trailer the Bird down. It really depends on if the city will give me the time off. We really want to come down for it.

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[Gassey]

U gonna race it Gassey ?

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[popo8]

Balls to the wal baby.

Sent from my SM-G930VC using TapatalkOk... in that case the trailer makes sense... awesome!

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[JCzNova]

When do we get to see the updated build thread for this new ride???

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Update on the thread by March 12th, have a lot of work travel still going on.

[popo8]

Update on the thread by March 12th, have a lot of work travel still going on.Ok cool... cant wait.

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[z28rob18]

Registered for Mod PA and Mod NA. Can’t wait

[The SRZ]

I'm assuming there's enough parking at the hotel for people who are towing their rides up there, yes?

And what is the block code? Thanks!

[popo8]

I'm assuming there's enough parking at the hotel for people who are towing their rides up there, yes?

And what is the block code? Thanks!Yes and i dont think there is one yet. firebird_1995

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[firebird_1995]

Still haven't been given a block code yet but you can call and ask for the 2018 ltx shootout group block. The rooms are $119 per night and come with 2 breakfast vouchers per room.

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[firebird_1995]

I'm assuming there's enough parking at the hotel for people who are towing their rides up there, yes?

And what is the block code? Thanks!Block code is LT5. More info here...
http://ltxtech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31392

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[The SRZ]

I'm booked, thanks for the update.

[popo8]

I'm booked, thanks for the update.Wow... i may actually meet the infamous @srz . Not joking either.

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[The SRZ]

Wow... i may actually meet the infamous @srz . Not joking either.

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LOL Touche' my brotha!

Dropping the engine this weekend if not later today if I feel up to it. Once I get it running, I'm not driving it much as I want to make sure it's running when I bring it up to the shootout! LMAO. No plans to run it up there but just bring it for show and tell. My real problem is leaving it alone even before it's running. REALLY considering upgrading the IC system w/ a custom Bell or ProCharger 1300HP IC w/ all new aluminum piping, V-bands, relocating the BPV pre IC to cut down on IAC temps and MWC front bumper support. I can't leave well enough alone that's my problem. LOL

[popo8]

LOL Touche' my brotha!

Dropping the engine this weekend if not later today if I feel up to it. Once I get it running, I'm not driving it much as I want to make sure it's running when I bring it up to the shootout! LMAO. No plans to run it up there but just bring it for show and tell. My real problem is leaving it alone even before it's running. REALLY considering upgrading the IC system w/ a custom Bell or ProCharger 1300HP IC w/ all new aluminum piping, V-bands, relocating the BPV pre IC to cut down on IAC temps and MWC front bumper support. I can't leave well enough alone that's my problem. LOLLol. U should live here. Crap weather would help motivate u to not do anything.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180321/8848776bd164347a86433df7015fbc0b.jpg

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[Cathead]

Looks like this guy has been to the Shootout before https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180621/6b1d0d2eb70b1ce23d03c9af33ee2723.jpg

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[firebird_1995]

Hell yes he has. Fastest LT1 in the world

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[Cathead]

Hell yes he has. Fastest LT1 in the world

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using TapatalkHe showed me an old timeslip today...7.83!

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[Cathead]

This guy is fast as hell too!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180621/97f51172139df4c3697815c1a16045b5.jpg

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[95bird383]

Just signed up to race with you guys. I have been watching this forum for a couple of years now
and decided that this looks like a fun bunch of people with some good close racing. Looking forward
to putting faces to you all and having some fun racing with all of you. Thank you, John

[firebird_1995]

Just signed up to race with you guys. I have been watching this forum for a couple of years now
and decided that this looks like a fun bunch of people with some good close racing. Looking forward
to putting faces to you all and having some fun racing with all of you. Thank you, John

I just updated the site with your registration John. Looking forward to meeting you. You're going to enjoy it!

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[NightTrain66]

John, we will see you in a few weeks.

Lloyd

[popo8]

Soooo upset I wont make this year...

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