Texas Buick Nationals* Prairie Hill Dragway Waco, Tx Located 20 miles east of Waco on Hwy 84 then one mile south on FM339 March 31st Gates open at ? TBD (It will be early morning.) Tech** will start 1 hour after gets open. We will have about 3 hours for open time trials, and then stop for lunch***. Eliminations will start after lunch, till about 430pm****. 1/4 mile racing $25.00 Car & Driver $10.00 Specator Age 12 & Under free It will be Index classes, we will all race heads up! Time only runs These classes could be changed +/- pending on turnout and to keep it competitive. There will be CASH payouts for each class. $ Amount is depending on car count. A limited amount of event shirts will be available the day of the event. Hotel/Motel Information TBA If interested in sponsoring the event or helping out at the front gate, Tech ot Tower, please contact Phil Green at _hanodels1@yahoo.com_ (mailto:hanodels1@yahoo.com) Track info at _www.prairiehilldragway.com_ (http://www.prairiehilldragway.com) * Formerly called The X Bash ** This is not a sanctioned track. There will be tech in to help determine classes, you run at your own risk. EMT's will be present. *** Lunch will be provided for all participants. **** The track will open for all cars at 5pm for there regular program, you can stay and run time trials/grudge racing for a extra $5. David Newton LSPBC V Pres.
Phil, if I may... Heads up! We can race heads up and race against a car with similar power. Better competitive racing. Better side by side racing. Keep in mind we can make the classes anything we want. :TU:
Seeing that this is a "Nationals" event, do you want to keep it Buick only, or is this a Brand X bash style where other makes are welcome? Ben
Ben--It's my understanding we are trying to get the OLDS'S in this also....Phil, David---please clarify. I posted this event over on RealOldsPower.com in the "Events" section under the assumption the Oldsmobiles that show will be full participants.
The Olds group is welcome to attend the Texas Buick nationals and can compete in the race. Hope to see you guys there. :TU:
I have to chime in too on the index thing. My car is 13.5 to 13.7. I'm not gonna bolt on half a second between now and then, and I ain't slowing it down and running in the 14.0 class!!!! I know there were several consistant low 13 sec. GNs at Rusk, so it becomes pretty pointless. ou: Fast cars (especially turbos) can play around with boost and timing, get close to an index, and still be quick. Not so doable for slow carbureted cars. How about we start the index classes at 12 and quicker (or even 11 and quicker), and run a bracket for the rest of us? o No:
How about we start the index classes at 12 and quicker (or even 11 and quicker), and run a bracket for the rest of us? That is a good option. Let me mull it over and I will get back with you. I may put up a poll and let the numbers answer the questions. I like heads up racing... But if your on the bump 11.5, 12.5, 13.5 you have to slow the cars down to race index. I can see the mixed review on bracket vs index. Each have there own vices. We will figure it out regardless. :TU:
Ben, are you trying to make it a BOP event brought to you by the fine outstanding, Super incredible, They drive grandpa cars, Buick Group of Texas... They will be welcome also. Maybe we should charge them more to enter :laugh: JK!
As far as Index vs Bracket, my vote is for Index. Nick, the classes don't have to be 11.0, 12.0 13.0 etc. that can start at 11.5, 12.5, 13.5 etc. There is nothing set in stone. We can start and stop the classes any where we want. Let's see how the cars shake out and go from there. Also just because it is say a 12.2 car, against a 12.5 car it is not a guaranteed win anything can happen. There are some LSPBC guys that can't bring a Buick but can bring a GM.
Yes No matter how you break down the classes, some one is going to be stuck in the middle and either have to spend a ton of money, or slow the car WAY down to be competitive. Anyone ever seen races like super comp with those annoying throttle stops and stutter boxes? Thats not exciting racing.
Bracket racing is the same thing the faster car getting on the brakes at the end to keep from breaking out. Not much difference!
Phil/David--Thanks....now, just so it's clear to the Olds people that want to compete.... The Olds's get to race...and I assume participate fully and equally in the prize money for each class??? People will ask so you might as well make it clear up front. Thanks again.
Patton, yes if they pay to race in the event then they are eligible to win. You can run the blazer if you want.... :laugh:
