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RobAGD
10-05-2009, 05:04 PM
Ok Guys and gals its time for round 2 of the

**shopHemi.Com & Pedders Suspension Road Course Challenge Round 2**

For those that didn't attend last March here are some threads :

http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=296726


http://www.g8board.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11506


http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=152357

While I know we are not known here, a few of our guys listed this forum on the questionnaire we had everyone fill out so I thought I would post up here to see if any more G8's and GTO were interested in playing with us in New jersey.

We had 6 GTO's and 4 G8's out last go around ( 2GTO's, JummyTJ, Orkboyz, Haggis, Sandu002 and Rob@Wretched Motorsports in GTO's and RB Designs, G8GT, MichaelG8 and William W in G8's) and we would welcome more.

Well kiddies as Dan and I have posted in a few different areas we have started work on the 2nd event at New Jersey Motorsprts Park on Thunderbolt (http://njmp.com).

Pedder USA (http://www.peddersusa.com/) and Shophemi.com/Arrington Engines (http://www.shophemi.com/) have once again stepped up to the plate to support this event.

We had a great time last year, had a great group of people on track and everything I have heard back about the instructors has been outstanding.

So what are we going to change from last year ? Not a whole lot :mrgreen:

We will be running a Meet & Greet AT NJMP on Sunday March 28th 2010 there maybe a AutoX set up, we are still working on all the details on this. This will most likely be held over at the Lighting Course parking lot where Pedder USA (http://www.peddersusa.com/) did the skid pad testing.

This will allow people who can't make the race to see this awesome facility, M&G and maybe play a little with their cars on the AutoX. Also we are hoping the the supporting vendors will set up booths, have product to show off and let you all fondle and maybe some ride along's in preped cars.

After this we will wander over to the lodge for some general BS'ing and bench racing.

On Monday March 29th 2010 we will be out on the Tunderbolt Course !

http://njmp.com/images/thunder.png

http://njmp.com/images/NJMP-Aerial-Tbolt-track-9-28-08.jpg

Thunderbolt Raceway featuring over 2.25 miles of asphalt, 14 challenging turns, a one half mile straightway and approximately 40 acres of full service paddock space.

We will also be contracting Hook on Driving for instructors again this year. The Goal is to have close to 20 instructors, a class room segment and the Track Marshal.

We will be limiting it to about 60 cars again, 3 run groups about 5 session per group.

We will again be looking to supply a hot lunch and some breakfast goodies.

Door prized etc to be determined.

Group Buys are being working on already and I am chasing down leads on tires, wheels, brakes, and other assorted goodies.

I have this post across several different car forums again, so expect to see GTO's G8's New Camaros and a slew of the Japanese & Euro cars we had last time ( M3's, M5's 911 Turbos, GT3's , S2000, GR-R, Subies etc).

Cost : It always comes down to this :) Everything we get from sponsors goes to making this event less costly for YOU, Our Goal is to keep it UNDER $275, this event's cost is a bit higher than last years ( more track workers, more instructors & Class room segments ). So the more help we get the lower the price will be across the board. It also falls to how many people we get signed up, If we fill out the 60 cars we will be golden, if we only have 45 cars well.... there will be lots of space to work on your lines and not get run over LOL

We treat our sponsors good they treat us good !

Now for the Email list stuff :

If you want to be kept up to date on what is going on with this track day PLEASE PM me the following

Full Name :
Contact Phone Number :
Email Address :
Car you will be tracking :


This does not commit you to anything other than emails from ME and only ME, We do not sell or give this info to anyone else. If asked I may pass along an email from our sponsors but it will be sent by ME.

For those that want to help support us please LINK this image, Please DO NOT save it and link it from your file storage or photo bucket. If this image is not forum friendly PM or EMAIL me the required size and Ill get you a link. We are tracking the numbers on this so we need to use the provided links.

http://lelandwest.com/auto-tech/ul/lxf-trackday-2010_lg.jpg


Pass the word to people that maybe interested in this event, invite them to the Sunday M&G if they can't manage the Monday event. Spectators are welcome.


Robert & Dan
aka
RobAGD & FlyByU

RobAGD
10-12-2009, 06:25 PM
A little bump action.

-R

RobAGD
10-16-2009, 08:46 PM
Last year on Lighting in my Magnum

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Track, this year will be on Thunderbolt:

sowVGe3RoVI

Not quite complete yet :)

Gr3L3EGHwcE

A little more sporty to watch :)

hahah

-R

RobAGD
10-25-2009, 11:07 AM
Info in post #1

-R

RobAGD
11-09-2009, 06:44 PM
OK heads up guys and gals, emails will be heading out in the next day or so about deposits.

These lock in your spots. Non refundable.

Got the contract from the track today working out the last of the details.

-Robert

RobAGD
11-23-2009, 07:41 PM
Sorry there was a slight hick up on the emails for the deposits.

This should be worked out soon.

Expect an email soon.

-R

RobAGD
12-02-2009, 10:27 AM
Ok got everything fixed on my Laptop and Win7 playing nice nice with Thunderbird.

Email went out for the Deposit info.

If you thought you were on the list and didn't get a email from me, PM (http://forum.grrrr8.net/private.php?do=newpm&u=3071) me

If you want to come out and play and are not on the list PM (http://forum.grrrr8.net/private.php?do=newpm&u=3071) me your contact info and I'll get you all caught up.

60 car limit, first come first served, email went to 110 people

-Robert

RobAGD
12-21-2009, 12:54 PM
Anyone else in the mood for some racing ?

FlyByU's

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h115/FlyByU/IMG_3907.jpg

Mine :(

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XAZt_moKC1U/Sy_AzIir4QI/AAAAAAAADww/3P-lwKRDgkY/s720/IMG_4082.JPG?imgmax=720

Come on March ! http://www.srtconnection.com/forums/images/smilies2/wallbash.gif

-R

RobAGD
12-24-2009, 03:00 PM
Oh yea there is a Facebook thingie for the event ! lol

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=192410072828

-R

RobAGD
12-30-2009, 11:05 PM
We are down to less than 20 slots left people !

Don't sit on the fence and miss out on this event !

-Robert

-Ray-
12-31-2009, 05:08 AM
Looks lonely in here.

RobAGD
12-31-2009, 05:53 PM
Lol, the echo keeps me company :)


Thanks,

-Robert

RobAGD
01-03-2010, 06:29 PM
I thought I would post up a list of different cars that are signed up so far.

I know a bit more about the LX cars on th list than some of the others. Just a fun list.

03 Corvette Z06
07 Corvette Z06
300c SRT8 w/ Novi
89 Corvette
BMW M3
BMW M5
Camaro (4th Gen)
Camaro (5th Gen)
Challenger SRT8
Charger RT
Charger RT w/ 392
Charger SRT w/ Techno SC
GTO
Magnum RT
Magnum RT w/ 392 w/ Novi
Magnum SRT8
Miata w/ SC
Neon SRT4
Trans Am or 87 Iroc
WRX STi


Should make for some fun laps :)

-Robert

RobAGD
01-05-2010, 04:23 PM
Pete finally posted up his pictures on his face book from last years event.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=138205&id=220170443813&ref=mf

Not sure if you have to be his friend to view or not.

-Robert

RobAGD
01-20-2010, 05:00 PM
Heads up Guys and Gals we are down to the last few spots.

Don't miss out !

We will have a waiting list, as things happen but why chance it ?

-Robert

RobAGD
01-25-2010, 09:56 AM
Ok here is the list. Some people listed here are on the alternates list.

as of right now we are full up and taking names for the alternates list. As you can see we have quite the collection of cars this go around.


06HOTROD - Charger RT
2 GTOs - GTO
Behe Performance - Corvette
BigJim - Magnum RT
bklynmag - Magnum RT
Chelin Anazagasty
CT-MSRT - Magnum SRT8
CTRaider - Challenger
Dave Sugarman - Charger RT
ET1970 - 300c SRT8
FlyByU - Charger SRT8
Geotaa - GTO
Hemi31 - 300C
htheduck - Neon SRT4
Infinity04 - Charger SRT8
James - G Charger SRT8
Jimmy TJ - GTO
LouZ - Magnum RT
M5Bob
MCarRacr07 - 996 GT3
Mymopar - Charger
NHDave - Magnum SRT8
NYC_SRT8 - 300C SRT8
Orkboyz - GTO
PAcharger - Charger RT
power6 - 2009 Subaru WRX
R32mxspd - Mini
Rob@wretched
RobAGD - Magnum RT
ron380 - Charger / Miata
sandu002 - GTO
Sota - Neon
TTMR - Ion
Will Olliver - Subie
WitchyWndy - Daytona Charger
Withrow79 - Corvette
xevilpetex - Magnum SRT8
Tdola - 06 300C SRT8
AudioGuy - M6
mrgto68 - 04 SRT-4
City Goat - Lotus
EchoMirage - 02 Trans Am/ 87 IROC
GTOhead - GTO, Imp SS, 99 TA
manike - Corvette
Frank Caputo - 2008 Maserati Quattroporte
Vinnie Capozzi - G8 GT
John Mihelakis - 99 Suburu Impreza
Shaun Griffin - 05 GTO
SRFnSNO - 10 Camaro 2SS
Chuck Larson - BMW M3 '97 SC
Adam Kroll - Corvette '89
seabreeze21440 - Chally SRT8
Rdnomorecobra - 03 Corvette ZO6
WTR4 - 05 GTO
Vinz68 - 2010 Camaro
NJSPDER - 99 CamaroZ28
surfgun - 02 Camaro Z28
gooeytek - Magnum RT
Tim Billow - 07 Corvette ZO6
bandgeek99 - 06 Charger RT
Eric Neuendor - 2010 Camaro
Mike Single - 2008 Corvette
Mario Burriesci - 2003 Corvette
Jeff Single - 2003 Mustang
blueforza - 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS
chopss - 2010 Camaro SS
CrazySRT8 - 08 300c SRT8
Michael Carlucci - 02 Mustang
MTB68GTO - 06 GTO


-Robert

RobAGD
02-12-2010, 10:05 AM
Well We had the drawing for the Brake Pads and I would like to give a big Shout Out to :

http://www.ebcbrakes.com/Assets/ebc-tl3.jpg (http://www.ebcbrakes.com)

For giving us these Pad Set to give away to the people doing this event !

The winners were :

BklynMag - LXForums

Sota - SRTForums

CTRaider - ChallengerTalk

Tim Billow - Buddy to Rdnomorecobra

Are are getting things going and GB's should be starting soon. Look out for the emails!

Thanks again to EBC for stepping up !

-Robert

RobAGD
03-15-2010, 10:13 AM
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XAZt_moKC1U/S551RaHfDhI/AAAAAAAAEg8/orPKx00ruQo/s720/IMAG0213.jpg?imgmax=720

Got the Pedders package today :)

-R

RobAGD
03-21-2010, 08:18 PM
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XAZt_moKC1U/S6bsWmpZL2I/AAAAAAAAEl8/0sk9qBFVJps/s1024/NJMP_Thunderbolt-LG.jpg?imgmax=720

A Way better one just got emailed to everyone ! :)

-Robert

RobAGD
03-22-2010, 08:46 PM
I just received confirmation that the latest Richard Petty edition challenger will be doing its final testing at the event. Here are some spy shots of the car with some additional mods being revealed at NJMP.

The house visable behind the garage pictured was the home of Richard Petty during most of his racing career. The garage is a store front/museum as well. The Arrington 300C is pictured along side the Richard Petty chally.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h115/FlyByU/IMAG0023.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h115/FlyByU/IMAG0024.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h115/FlyByU/IMAG0025.jpg

http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz48/gsochallenger/Richard%20Petty%20Edition%20RT/100_3642.jpg

http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz48/gsochallenger/Richard%20Petty%20Edition%20RT/100_3647.jpg

http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz48/gsochallenger/Richard%20Petty%20Edition%20RT/100_3646.jpg

http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz48/gsochallenger/Richard%20Petty%20Edition%20RT/100_3641.jpg

http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz48/gsochallenger/Richard%20Petty%20Edition%20RT/102_2942.jpg

http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz48/gsochallenger/Richard%20Petty%20Edition%20RT/100_3661.jpg

http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz48/gsochallenger/Richard%20Petty%20Edition%20RT/100_3660.jpg

http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz48/gsochallenger/Richard%20Petty%20Edition%20RT/100_3657.jpg

http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz48/gsochallenger/Richard%20Petty%20Edition%20RT/100_3652.jpg

http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz48/gsochallenger/Richard%20Petty%20Edition%20RT/100_3651.jpg

Seattle09GT
03-22-2010, 09:53 PM
You folks on the east coast are amazingly lucky to have this opportunity at this price.

RobAGD
03-30-2010, 04:42 AM
Hey guys some of the vids have been posted up on LXF.

http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=189771

Starts about post 790, The guy behind the Vette caught the wreck, some vid from the villas under construction and so far some balcony footage of the front straight.

Out side of the Vette and the Lotus ( Both C group ) no other cars were hurt in the filming of this movie.

As more gets posted Ill link it. I am also trying to get people to link or upload to the Facebook group page : http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=192410072828

I really have to thanks

Erik Hruza from Arrington Engines and Shophemi.com

Pete & Deb from Pedders USA

Our title sponsors, we could not have had this day without you guys.

Our associate sponsors EBC Brakes and Wretched Motorsports for funding support and Group Buys and swag !

Hooked On Driving for the instructors and the advice on running this in poopy weather

New jersey Motorsports Park for working with us on the event/Food and Club House discounts for Sunday.

We had a great group of guy out for this event,

Thanks again for a great event !

-Robert

RobAGD
03-30-2010, 12:15 PM
300 more pictures

Thanks Bandgeek !

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bandgeek99/sets/72157623606171911/

-Robert

Rob@WretchedMS
03-30-2010, 04:13 PM
Here is another 344 more.
I took these of groups A and C, so there will not be to many B cars in this one.
http://wretched.smugmug.com/Events/NJMP-March-2010

Enjoy, royalty free

RobAGD
03-31-2010, 04:16 AM
Some galleries posted up :

SRT-ED's Photo Bucket Album (http://s296.photobucket.com/albums/mm188/edy923/MJ%20motorsportspark/)

JamesG's Photo Bucket Pictures (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v296/jamesg918/car%20pics/3-29-10%20LX%20Forums%20NJMSP/?start=0)


-Robert

Rob@WretchedMS
04-04-2010, 06:00 PM
Video is still processing the HD version,

This is just raw video from a GoPro HD camera mounted on the headrest with zip ties, so you hear a bit of jiggling around due to that, (i'm working on a quick mount for the headrest for the GoPro's)

In the video I am behind a Charger RT for a lap, then i pass him and run another lap before being caught in the turns by a V6 AWD Charger, i slowed at the beginning on the front straight and wanted to see if i could keep up with him through the corners. I couldn't, but it gets a bit interesting just as the session is coming to a close, i get a little out of shape going in to a right hander.


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