Can we get an event at Charlotte Motor Speedway organized?

Fox Body · 10-13-2003, 06:58 PM

I really would like to take the GT to one of those Nascar/Formula 1 mega ovals and take it up to 150 mph

. I heard that groups can reserve it for a day, but it costs some money (I dunno, maybe the more go, the less it'd cost).

Anyone interested in going up there (NC) for say, a Mustang Works (good advertising), event--- plus another way to meet people from here?

Any interest?

tireburner163 · 10-15-2003, 05:56 AM

I'd like to take the LX up to 150 too........but the P165R15 front runners, 4-banger springs, no front sway bar, and 90/10's would kinda hamper it's top end handleing ability.

-Josh, aka the tireburner

CobraJet428 · 10-15-2003, 08:54 AM

I live about 2 and a half hours from Charlotte. There are plenty of Mustang enthusiasts in the Charlotte metro area (which includes Charlotte, Gastonia, Monroe,Concord, etc. plus the S.C. towns of Rock Hill, Ft. Mill, York, and Lancaster. Plus, pleople form the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson,SC area are within 2 hours driving distance and the event will draw them too, not to mention others from outlying areas within 4 hours. I think you have a great idea.

Fox Body · 10-15-2003, 02:20 PM

Yeah, I live about 2.5-3 hrs away too.

That'd be good location for a MW get together. I know a lot of people (fi not most) have there cars setup for drag racing, but I also know there are a lot of members that have the right stuff. Plus, I think the track is in a great location for eastern members-- not too far north, not too far south.

What would we have to do to get a group to go up there? COuld we get discounted rates if we get a big group? Let's say, rent it for an entire Sunday?

CobraJet428 · 10-16-2003, 07:51 AM

I don't know, but it would be worth looking into.

CobraJet428 · 10-16-2003, 07:56 AM

Url address is www.charlottemotorspeedway.com, but I was unable to locate anything about scheduling an event. i will look again after lunch.

Mercury · 10-17-2003, 12:27 AM

That would be awesome! I ALSO live about 2 1/2 hours away. Thats strange how 3 of us living in different states can all live 2 1/2 hours away from Charlotte.

Count me in. I can round up some interest here in Fayetteville and Fort Bragg.

Fox Body · 10-17-2003, 11:48 AM

Yep. I think it's a great location. I know we all go to the dragstrip more often than a circle track.

I'm gonna talk to some buddies around here this weekend to see if they'd be interested (I'm pretty sure they will be).

Does it snow in the prime of winter up in NC? If we do do this, what do you think would be the best time. Early next year or late this year. OR do we like wait until like March or later of 2004?

Mercury · 10-18-2003, 12:08 PM

Yeah it snows every now and then. Not much, and when it snows in NC, Charlotte is usually spared from the junk. Actually, I've been living here in NC for like 11 years now, and didnt see much snow at all till A Dance I was going to with my one Ex Diane. It snowed like crazy right before Valentines day. We got stuck, while wearing Gone With the Wind Cloths.

Do you know what being stuck in the snow with a Girl that wearing A HUGE HOOP DRESS in a small car is like???? Well, put it this way...I didnt care what it took, I was going to get the car UNSTUCK.. WHICH I DID.

Snowed at least once every year since then. Usually right after New Years.

EC98GTcnvrtble · 10-21-2003, 07:15 AM

I live in Charlotte and I've been waiting for someone to find out about how to get on that track and get a full speed run on it. I can maybe make a couple of calls if we can get enough interest to find out how much it would run to have the track for a day, you guys let me know....

EC98GTcnvrtble · 10-21-2003, 07:30 AM

I live in Charlotte and I've been waiting for someone to find out about how to get on that track and get a full speed run on it. I can maybe make a couple of calls if we can get enough interest to find out how much it would run to have the track for a day, you guys let me know....

82 GT · 10-21-2003, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fox Body
Yeah, I live about 2.5-3 hrs away too.

That'd be good location for a MW get together. I know a lot of people (fi not most) have there cars setup for drag racing, but I also know there are a lot of members that have the right stuff. Plus, I think the track is in a great location for eastern members-- not too far north, not too far south.

.......except if you live as far North as Pa. or further North..

That's about a 10 hr. drive for me dude.

SN Pony · 10-25-2003, 05:56 PM

the meeting in Tulsa in June of 04 will be good to stretch your legs.
I see we have time on Hallett? It's not Charlotte, but I hear it's a very nice track.

10-13-2003, 06:58 PM	#1
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Can we get an event at Charlotte Motor Speedway organized? I really would like to take the GT to one of those Nascar/Formula 1 mega ovals and take it up to 150 mph . I heard that groups can reserve it for a day, but it costs some money (I dunno, maybe the more go, the less it'd cost). Anyone interested in going up there (NC) for say, a Mustang Works (good advertising), event--- plus another way to meet people from here? Any interest? __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

10-15-2003, 05:56 AM	#2
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	I'd like to take the LX up to 150 too........but the P165R15 front runners, 4-banger springs, no front sway bar, and 90/10's would kinda hamper it's top end handleing ability. -Josh, aka the tireburner __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

10-15-2003, 08:54 AM	#3
CobraJet428 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pickens,SC Posts: 130	I would go to Charlotte I live about 2 and a half hours from Charlotte. There are plenty of Mustang enthusiasts in the Charlotte metro area (which includes Charlotte, Gastonia, Monroe,Concord, etc. plus the S.C. towns of Rock Hill, Ft. Mill, York, and Lancaster. Plus, pleople form the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson,SC area are within 2 hours driving distance and the event will draw them too, not to mention others from outlying areas within 4 hours. I think you have a great idea. __________________ ....only in a Mustang, Mark Holliday Rice Haters Club Member #237 2007 Vista Blue Mustang GT Convertible w/black top and charcoal interior, 18-in. polished aluminum wheels. 1978 Ford F150 Ranger Longbed, 400M w/automatic and 2 fuel tanks...get the picture? 1993 Mustang GT Dark Blue/Grey 2-tone. Flowmaster Mufflers and blackouts on the headlights. RIP (10/31/99). 1968 Mustang 6 cyl/C4 automatic 1938 Ford Pickup, Flathead V8 (85HP) with granny 4-speed..a restoration work in progress.

10-15-2003, 02:20 PM	#4
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Yeah, I live about 2.5-3 hrs away too. That'd be good location for a MW get together. I know a lot of people (fi not most) have there cars setup for drag racing, but I also know there are a lot of members that have the right stuff. Plus, I think the track is in a great location for eastern members-- not too far north, not too far south. What would we have to do to get a group to go up there? COuld we get discounted rates if we get a big group? Let's say, rent it for an entire Sunday? __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

10-16-2003, 07:51 AM	#5
CobraJet428 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pickens,SC Posts: 130	I don't know I don't know, but it would be worth looking into. __________________ ....only in a Mustang, Mark Holliday Rice Haters Club Member #237 2007 Vista Blue Mustang GT Convertible w/black top and charcoal interior, 18-in. polished aluminum wheels. 1978 Ford F150 Ranger Longbed, 400M w/automatic and 2 fuel tanks...get the picture? 1993 Mustang GT Dark Blue/Grey 2-tone. Flowmaster Mufflers and blackouts on the headlights. RIP (10/31/99). 1968 Mustang 6 cyl/C4 automatic 1938 Ford Pickup, Flathead V8 (85HP) with granny 4-speed..a restoration work in progress.

10-16-2003, 07:56 AM	#6
CobraJet428 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pickens,SC Posts: 130	Website Url address is www.charlottemotorspeedway.com, but I was unable to locate anything about scheduling an event. i will look again after lunch. __________________ ....only in a Mustang, Mark Holliday Rice Haters Club Member #237 2007 Vista Blue Mustang GT Convertible w/black top and charcoal interior, 18-in. polished aluminum wheels. 1978 Ford F150 Ranger Longbed, 400M w/automatic and 2 fuel tanks...get the picture? 1993 Mustang GT Dark Blue/Grey 2-tone. Flowmaster Mufflers and blackouts on the headlights. RIP (10/31/99). 1968 Mustang 6 cyl/C4 automatic 1938 Ford Pickup, Flathead V8 (85HP) with granny 4-speed..a restoration work in progress.

10-17-2003, 12:27 AM	#7
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	That would be awesome! I ALSO live about 2 1/2 hours away. Thats strange how 3 of us living in different states can all live 2 1/2 hours away from Charlotte. Count me in. I can round up some interest here in Fayetteville and Fort Bragg. __________________ 64 1/2 "D" code Red Mustang Coupe. Red Baron, 2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. Stage 2 CNC heads with Large Valves, Comp Cams (270-274 dur .550 lift), Forged Crank, DRP pistons, Manly H-beams, Pro M 87 mm Mass Air, 24lb Inj, 75mm TB, Plenum Spacer ,Long Tube Headers, Homemade H-pipe, 2 chamber Flows, 4:10's, Steeda Tri-Ax, LKW 70/30's, Eibach Drag Springs, Steeda SubFrames, Battle Boxes, Rear Girdle, Adj uppers, Alunimum Drshft, Southside Lift Bars. Project Cars, 64 1/2 6cyl coupe, 1930 Model A Nostalgia Rod.

10-17-2003, 11:48 AM	#8
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Yep. I think it's a great location. I know we all go to the dragstrip more often than a circle track. I'm gonna talk to some buddies around here this weekend to see if they'd be interested (I'm pretty sure they will be). Does it snow in the prime of winter up in NC? If we do do this, what do you think would be the best time. Early next year or late this year. OR do we like wait until like March or later of 2004? __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

10-18-2003, 12:08 PM	#9
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	Yeah it snows every now and then. Not much, and when it snows in NC, Charlotte is usually spared from the junk. Actually, I've been living here in NC for like 11 years now, and didnt see much snow at all till A Dance I was going to with my one Ex Diane. It snowed like crazy right before Valentines day. We got stuck, while wearing Gone With the Wind Cloths. Do you know what being stuck in the snow with a Girl that wearing A HUGE HOOP DRESS in a small car is like???? Well, put it this way...I didnt care what it took, I was going to get the car UNSTUCK.. WHICH I DID. Snowed at least once every year since then. Usually right after New Years.

10-21-2003, 07:15 AM	#10
EC98GTcnvrtble Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: charlotte, nc, usa Posts: 20	I live in Charlotte and I've been waiting for someone to find out about how to get on that track and get a full speed run on it. I can maybe make a couple of calls if we can get enough interest to find out how much it would run to have the track for a day, you guys let me know.... __________________ 98 GT convrtble, March Underdrive pulleys, K&N filter, homemade ram air, Steeda Tri-ax shifter and Strut Tower Brace, billett MOMO shift knob, billett a/c knobs, billett emergency brake handle, UPr's cable adjuster and triple pick-up quadrant, smoked headlight covers.

10-21-2003, 07:30 AM	#11
EC98GTcnvrtble Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: charlotte, nc, usa Posts: 20	I live in Charlotte and I've been waiting for someone to find out about how to get on that track and get a full speed run on it. I can maybe make a couple of calls if we can get enough interest to find out how much it would run to have the track for a day, you guys let me know.... __________________ 98 GT convrtble, March Underdrive pulleys, K&N filter, homemade ram air, Steeda Tri-ax shifter and Strut Tower Brace, billett MOMO shift knob, billett a/c knobs, billett emergency brake handle, UPr's cable adjuster and triple pick-up quadrant, smoked headlight covers.

10-25-2003, 05:56 PM	#13
SN Pony Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 2	Should Charlotte fall through the meeting in Tulsa in June of 04 will be good to stretch your legs. I see we have time on Hallett? It's not Charlotte, but I hear it's a very nice track.

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