Ford Vs Holden Day

[cortEA]

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Hi peoples, just to let you know the Tascommodore club is looking at organising a Blue v Red day in conjunction with our club. Although the talk is to make it open to any Holden or Ford, and not limited to club cars. I agree with this and believe it is a good idea. The Comm club discussion thread is here http://forums.tascommodores.com/inde...opic=8956&st=0 For those that would like to read the views from the dark side . Please post your thoughts on this as this could be a good thing to keep the drags in the state as there is talk that if numbers and events don't improve the track could close.

Cheers Corey

[crochunter]

Yes this would be a good idea i reckon. When was you thinking about running this event. Cause will have my car back soon and will need a good test day.

[zx6r00]

Hi all. I'm not a member of the tas group but maybe oneday( some of you in Launy may have seen me driving around). Anyway i'm very interested in this Ford Vs Holden day as i have met one of the guys guys from the dark side and what i have seen after doing some snooping (Hi Chris) he has a very quick car(with added extras). Any way i am in the process of getting my ute looked at by a well known tuner in melbourne(when i get the $$$$ together) and would be very very interseted in doing this drag day. Just out of interest to see what the ute will do.

[Tazzie XR5]

Gday all.....zxr600 (the neighbourly snoop????)

spoke to Jamie on Monday and this is what we are looking at.....he is really keen for this

just some ideas.....

2008 Starlight Foundation (or another good cause)Holden v Ford shootout......proudly supported by .........(naming rights eg...southern Cros/Motors/Jacksons)

Sunday June 1 2008

who to invite (anyone else???)

Tascommo's
FPV
Pro utes
Hot Rod club
Tasperformance website
LS1 website
Streetcommodores
Van Diemens

sponsors......?
Motors
Jacksons
Tilford
Fairford
Repco
Supercheap
PABS
CAI
Autobarn
Bob Jane
Duggin and Parker
Tas Performance Wholesale
Examiner/Mercury/Advocate

Who can come (these are just ideas)
Cars slower than 10.99??????
(exhibition….comp cars/super sedan come out every hour 6-8 cars)
Roadworthy - sealed overflow bottle for radiator
Helmet and long sleeve shirt
the usual stuff

how much...

$55 per entrant (if no ANDRA day lic required)

split in into 2 payments non refundable $30 payment due May 16 - then pay 25 on the day
how many cars 50-80 (need a minimum of 50 cars)

what you will get for your cash

3hrs of test and tune racing 10-1 (around 6-7 runs)
Lunch 1-1.30 - sausage sizzle????
DYO Elimination racing 1.30 - 4.30 (two divisions top field and a bottom field)

Trophy Presentations 4.45


how will it be run - questions to be answered by Jamie.....Slicks/ANDRA or Private day/exhausts or run it as test and tune......

10 sec cars like Victors XY/Steve's LJ/Lemons ford/Red XT...get them as a draw card – free entry for them to race???? ........

Award for best Ford and Holden (ford and holden pack)
trophy for each division - winner and runner up

car show for those who do not want to run.. $2 entry

have the divisions 11-13.499 and then 13.5 - slower (depends on entrants)

spectators - entry 16y over $5 (under 16 free) family $8 (gate money str8 to starlight foundation)

Scrutineering 9-11?

instead of eliminations in the afternoon have the same two brackets and run them on a points system 5 points for a win 2 points for a loss
(that way if you loose the first race you dont have to pack your bags up and go home - and get first time racers a bit more experience running the dial in racing format)
the top two holdens and top two fords will race each other in the semis for each division - (the cars with the most points) and then the final will be Holden V Ford
(if there are more than say two Holdens on equal points the two fastest cars move into the semis)
another idea get intouch with the Make-A-Wish and see if any kids want to go in a race car???? put them as a passenger a nice car (like Dwaynes/Chris GTS or an XR5/6/8...) and give them a run down the track???

extra money donated to Starlight..... ie if we get 70 cars that's a guaranteed $1350 donation....

pie in the sky stuff ...maybe

cheers Chris (AKA vx350int)

[TICK4D-TAS]

Im interested in this. Will support it as a car show entrant, if i can get my edit tune in time then i will take the plunge and race

[Tazzie XR5]

just for a bit of stirring my wife will be driving the dark side car in our household - if we still have it (she wants to race the XR5 but maybe a little bit later....)bring out the quick fords guys and gals
11.9 on the gas 12.5 off it

[zx6r00]

Originally Posted by Tazzie XR5

just for a bit of stirring my wife will be driving the dark side car in our household - if we still have it (she wants to race the XR5 but maybe a little bit later....)bring out the quick fords guys and gals
11.9 on the gas 12.5 off it

Show off :

Will have to put the pennys away then and try and get to the big red and white boat. As is though it's not to bad.

[burnz]

Originally Posted by Tazzie XR5

just for a bit of stirring my wife will be driving the dark side car in our household - if we still have it (she wants to race the XR5 but maybe a little bit later....)bring out the quick fords guys and gals
11.9 on the gas 12.5 off it

looks like you were listening to the radio the aerial is still up.

[Tazzie XR5]

Originally Posted by burnz

looks like you were listening to the radio the aerial is still up.

yeah...tuned into the tracks radio.....always good to know your reaction and et at the deepend

having a discussion on Sunday with Jamie so will keep you guys posted

[F6T]

I am up for this for sure. Can't wait to see what the phoon will eat the 1/4 up in!!

[Tazzie XR5]

Originally Posted by madxh96

I am up for this for sure. Can't wait to see what the phoon will eat the 1/4 up in!!

it would be good to see it run - I am trying to get the guy from work to bring his blue phoon along...

[Tazzie XR5]

This event is a goer!!!! Spoker to Jamie this sarvo and its on (no Freebies for comp/super Sedan - dreamin I was) open to all cars built by HOLDEN or FORD

show your colours RED or BLUE... Holden V Ford

Holden V Ford Day 1 June 2008

2008 Holden v Ford shootout & show and shine

Sunday June 1 2008
8.30-11 Scrutineering
9.45 drivers brief

10am-1pm Test and Tune (qualifying)

1.20 drivers brief (split into 3 groups comp/ super sedan – the rest split into 2 groups – Bracket A&B)

1.30 Points racing 5 points for a win 2 points for a loss (5 heats)
the heats will be run Holden in one lane Ford in the other – both Brackets with race each other and just line up in the staging lanes – set your dial in and run for points

Top two Fords and top two Holden’s from each division move on to the semi’s
*in the case of more than two cars being on equal points the quickest cars move on to the semi’s

Bracket A
4.00 top two Fords head to head
4.05 top two Holden’s head to head

4.05 - 4.15 comp cars and super sedans

Bracket B
4.15 top two Holden’s head to head
4.20 top two Fords head to head

4.25 Bracket B Final Holden Vs Ford
4.30 top comp/super sedan Holden Vs Ford
4.35 Bracket A Final Holden Vs Ford
4.40-4.45 - trophies and presentations
5.00 close


1- the day will be run as a normal meet
2- Slicks allowed
3- track will be supplying commentary
4- Food van will be avail





Who can come (Fords or Holdens only)
Comp Cars/Super sedans, Super Streets and Street Cars
Roadworthy - sealed overflow bottle for radiator
Helmet and long sleeve shirt
the usual stuff

how much...

$50 per entrant
$10 scrutineering

what you will get for your cash

3hrs of test and tune racing 10-1 (around 4-7 runs)
Lunch 1-1.20
DYO Points racing 1.30 - 4.00 3 divisions Comp/Super Sedans top field and a bottom field (5 runs minimum)
Trophy Presentations 4.45
Award for best Ford and Holden
Trophy for each division - winner and runner up
Top Qualifier each division (prize/award)
Tough Luck
Best Ford of the Show
Best Holden of the Show

[zx6r00]

Good stuff now lets get the numbers and get things moving. I will be passing the word around for sure. Now to just gets things going with the ute.

Good job Chris.

[cortEA]

Hey Chris, good job mate. Is there a rain date just in case?

Corey

[TICK4D-TAS]

Damn, looks like i am going to have to put the pressure on my tuner. Currently i have a 6 week wait before the car can be tuned :( Which will make it the week before the event. Time to start applying a little pressure ing_sm

[tex]

I'll have a crack.

Keep this thread up to date pls. Although straight line racing is not my thing, you obviously need numbers, and I'd hate to see the Tarmac close down without supporting events like this.

And I can't sit back and watch the Phoons have all the fun...............

Cheers

[Polyal]

Not on this site much anymore, but ill be there with the proute guys. Should be a good day. Im yet to run the XD so it will be interesting.

[zx6r00]

With a bit of luck should be of to melbourne next week for a tune(not the 300Kw i was hopping for Tazzie xr5 but maybe next time) and some other work so i should be able to go.

[Tazzie XR5]

Originally Posted by zx6r00

With a bit of luck should be of to melbourne next week for a tune(not the 300Kw i was hopping for Tazzie xr5 but maybe next time) and some other work so i should be able to go.

I little birdy told me 300 plus at the rears???

[zx6r00]

Originally Posted by Tazzie XR5

I little birdy told me 300 plus at the rears???

:thebirds: Don't think the standard clutch will handle too many launches : . So if i do go out it will be gentle runs or as a spectator. Did that little birdie have any hair

[Tazzie XR5]

Originally Posted by zx6r00

:thebirds: Don't think the standard clutch will handle too many launches : . So if i do go out it will be gentle runs or as a spectator. Did that little birdie have any hair

hehehehehe nearly like Gordon from Sesame Street..... dont be lame bring the big turbo out and race her....

[zx6r00]

Originally Posted by Tazzie XR5

hehehehehe nearly like Gordon from Sesame Street..... dont be lame bring the big turbo out and race her....

I'm having a hard enough time telling myself NO so your comments aint really gunna help.

But we will wait and see what happens.

[tex]

This event still on guys?

[zx6r00]

As far as i know it is

[F6T]

who's in so far?

[Tazzie XR5]

Latest News

Motors Holden Dragway Tasmania

Presents

Ford Vs Holden

Sunday 1st June 2008

Gates open at 9am

Racing at 10am

Racing $50

Adults$15

Children$5

Under 5 free

Come along and support Red or Blue

All Ford and Holden cars welcome

Help support Starlight Foundation

$5 from every ticket sold goes to the Starlight Foundation

Enquiries contact Jamie on 0408266099

see website

http://www.dragwaytasmania.net/openingPage.html

[cortEA]

As much as I said I would be at this I'm throwing a party for finishing my apprenticeship Sat night and I don't think I will be feeling well enough to be driving to lonny at 8am let alone 8pm sun night LOL. Hopefully the event goes well and there are good numbers weather permitting of course, so that this can become an annual event.

Cheers Corey

[tex]

So I take it the FF members are not going to be patronising this even in great numbers.

That's disappointing.........

[F6T]

According to Tim there are no members attending. too short notice and not a club sanctioned event. yeah, disappointing.

Tex, if you are still keen, let me know. I am meeting some of the proutes guys at the Brighton Maccas at around 7:00am.....weather permitting of course. I will not be going if it is going to down with rain up there...although the forecast is now leaning more towards staying sunny and 15 degrees. so it should be a goer.

[TICK4D-TAS]

I would like to go, but not being able to get the car tuned is a major factor for me. :(
Most of the clubs members are more interested in drive days (like the huon run) and that type of activities.
The committee is currently discussing the pro's/cons of having our own private drag day. I think this would get more support from our members, as it is just us and no other clubs to make them feel un welcome. Thats just a little feedback that i have been given. Unwelcome isn't the right word, but the feedback i have been given, is that they would feel more comfortable and less pressure if it was just our club.