Update September Marauder Feast

[Dennis Reinhart]

I wanted to update the September event we have in the works for the Club. As well as the Crown Vic club. It will be a September Marauder Fest. Since we have invited the Mach 1 club, and Justin Starkey of Velocity Mustangs is asking his Mustang friends to come as well, I guess we could call it MMM Feast.

Right now there is confirmation of a Frank Hawley driving class on the September 16 - Bring Your Own Car. http://www.frankhawley.com/byoc.php (http://www.frankhawley.com/byoc.php)
(We need to hear from you if you are interested.) http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?threadid=16155 (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?threadid=16155)

So here is what we have planned. Right here in Orange Park there are five different chain hotels handy to the interstate. I am calling Monday to price a group rate.

We are having open house and Dyno day on Friday, September 16. Lunch will be at Noon. We will have raffles as well as a live band. Dyno Pulls will be 50.00. David Posea from SCT will be here as well as Justin Starkey, who came to MVII for the Dyno session I had set up there.

On Saturday, September 17, we have rented Gainesville Raceway from 8:00 am until 6:00 pm. The track then opens to the public till 11:00 pm. I have hired County Caterers to serve "the real thing!" - southern cooking at its finest! Smoked pulled pork, and all the condiments. We will have an SCT booth set up there. I really think this will be great time.

On Sunday we can all meet at the Cracker Barrel for breakfast and be on our way. There are any number of things to do for those that come before the 16th, Saint Augustine is 40 minutes from Orange park, Orlando is two hours away. Jacksonville has a very nice Zoo.

We anticipate an average cost in the 65.00 dollar range per car for the track (including lunch for the driver; lunch for non-drivers will be about $10, including beverage.) Again, we will finalize this within the next few weeks. I would like to go ahead and start an attendance survey so we can get this show on the road. Bunny is helping we with this so I thank her a lot. I am really looking forward to another great gathering of friends.

[MarauderMark]

Whats a fine time like this w/o DR S/ced#18 we'll be there ..I have been to St augustine now that really is something to see looking foward to seeing it again.:2thumbs:.

[Zack]

Count me in.

[Dennis Reinhart]

We have the list of hotels and we are going to call them tomorrow, to price group rates I will also get all the information I can and what else is availble to go see and do for that weekend.

[SergntMac]

Count me in.Ditto...

We're making the drive in one day, right?

[sailsmen]

Sounds very tempting! :D

Will the driving class and the open house be at the same time, or can both be attended?

[MM03MOK]

Will the driving class and the open house be at the same time, or can both be attended?Simultaneously at this point. Class is 8am-4pm. Not sure if the class could be held on Thursday instead.

Bring Your Own Car

In answer to frequent requests, we are now offering the opportunity to bring, drive and learn in your own race car. For some racers, the opportunity to get some seat time and license in their own car is an attractive addition to our regular programs. Participants in this program will benefit from the first class instruction offered in all of Hawley's programs. You'll enjoy enlightening and informative classroom lectures and benefit from video reviews of your runs and, if you drive well, you'll earn your NHRA drivers license...guaranteed!
This program will be personally taught by Frank Hawley. There is simply no better way to learn and license or to improve your skills.

What topics would you like covered? What do you want the most help with? Frank Hawley's goal is for you to leave feeling awesome about what we accomplished. Please post your interests. This course can be customized to our needs.

One Day Seminar: Friday, Sept. 16, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Classroom, On Track Instruction

Cost: $1,000 for Group Instruction; $1,500 for Gainesville Raceway Rental

If 20 people sign up, the cost per driver is $125; if 30 people sign up, the cost per driver is $84.

[FordNut]

Simultaneously at this point. Class is 8am-4pm. Not sure if the class could be held on Thursday instead.

Or maybe Dennis could have a Thursday/Friday open house! How long would it take to get from the driving school to Dennis' shop? Since school's out at 4 pm, Friday evening at Dennis' shop is also a possibility.

[MM03MOK]

Or maybe Dennis could have a Thursday/Friday open house! How long would it take to get from the driving school to Dennis' shop? Since school's out at 4 pm, Friday evening at Dennis' shop is also a possibility.Mapquest says 48.0 miles door to door.

[gonzo50]

Hopefully I can make it down there during that time frame, should be able to swing a deal with my work schedule. :duel:

[Dennis Reinhart]

I just spoke with the officials at Gainesville, tickets will 65.00 and will be issued at the gate, for 9 AM to 5 PM on Saturday if you want to stay over for public test and tune which starts at 6 PM then the cost will be 15.00 for the car and driver 5.00 for each spectator test and tune ends at 11 PM. Country caterers will serve lunch and this is included for the driver of every car guests will be 10.00 and those tickets will also be issued at the gate, this is one of the best caterer's around, and I feel this is a real good price, we also have some group rate pricing on the local hotels.

Laquinta Inn has a nice pool Continental breakfast high speed INTERNET with a health center pass, 72.00
Country Inn Suites Pool Internet Breakfast Internet 81.00
Comfort Inn all the same 62.00
Fairfield Inn is the same 70.00

[Dennis Reinhart]

Both Sheila and I will go over to all the hotels that are on the lists and personally check them out, the Laquintas is the newest in the area, so I will post more information on Friday

[Zack]

Both Sheila and I will go over to all the hotels that are on the lists and personally check them out, the Laquintas is the newest in the area, so I will post more information on Friday

Im staying at your place.

[Dennis Reinhart]

Thats fine bring VODKA and hot lips:beer: :cool4: :cool4: :banana: :banana:

[MarauderTJA]

Thats fine bring VODKA and hot lips:beer: :cool4: :cool4: :banana: :banana:
Dennis, I will be coming and at least four more people, 2 with cars, my daughter with her Mach 1 and my son-in-law with his Mk VIII.

Tom, Cape Coral

[Dennis Reinhart]

Sounds good Tom we all are excited about this I will keep you all up to date.

[Dennis Reinhart]

I just wanted to let you know all is going well, I have asked for sponsorship from most of the business I do business with so here is the start of the list of those that are sponsoring for the the September MMM fest.


Art Carr Transmissions

Kooks Headers

Dyno tech Drive shafts

Precision industries torque converters

Vortech Superchargers

SCT tuning products

I will be calling Metco Bob White decals Mezirie Pro guard and Bumper Bib and Denso Spark plugs.

This will be a great fall event

[Dennis Reinhart]

Well I just got off the phone and we can add


Mezirie

Addco

Bob White Decals

[MarauderMark]

Dennis this sounds absolutely fantastic !!:2thumbs: I can't wait , with all of these sponsers this is going to be wild..:up:

[johnfain]

Well I just got off the phone and we can add


Mezirie

Addco

Bob White Decals

Dennis,

I will be there, count me in barring some unexpected court date. I will know for 100% sure in August once I get the September court calanders. (I would like to do the driving class)

[MM03MOK]

I've started a poll so Dennis can start planning headcounts for food and other surprises he has in store!! Please wait until you're fairly sure of your counts so the poll can be as accurate as possible.

[johnfain]

I've started a poll so Dennis can start planning headcounts for food and other surprises he has in store!! Please wait until you're fairly sure of your counts so the poll can be as accurate as possible.

Great job, thanks for the poll.

[MarauderMark]

Both Sheila and I will go over to all the hotels that are on the lists and personally check them out, the Laquintas is the newest in the area, so I will post more information on Friday


Dennis how did you make out with the hotels ?
So far me and Peg will attend but don't know if we're bringing jr..

[MM03MOK]

Jim Spradling is going to talk to the drag school this week to see how we can work it in around the open house/drag day. I don't want to miss the open house. More details to come.

We're off to a good start. Please cast your preferences.

:bunny:

[Dennis Reinhart]

This is going to be real nice event I am really looking forward to this and it will really help to get a head count or confirmation of how many are planning on attending and I can go ahead and make hotel reservations, and plan this event out.

[MM03MOK]

:bump: :bump:

[echophlox]

Can't wait...Need to check out everyone's rides so I can get out of stockville.

[FordNut]

Can't wait...Need to check out everyone's rides so I can get out of stockville.
I see you're in ATL, you can see a few mods by visiting Cracker Barrel on Delk Rd for breakfast, 3rd Saturday every month. Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend this month, but there are always some nice MMs there with various performance and appearance mods.

Correction: I will be there in August after all.

And I plan to be at Dennis' September event on Thursday and Friday.

[Dennis Reinhart]

This will be a great event, I am getting anxious September is just around the corner we have a lot of support from many Vendors there will be a lot of product there as well as raffles, I will be giving weekly updates form not to track day.

[CRUZTAKER]

See now...THIS is how I would like to put 2000 miles on my car.

NOT driving back and forth from Cleveland to Grand Rapids for my loser non-reimbursting employer.:shake:

I still need to sit down with Jessica and discuss this one.

I wasn't aware you two (Mac and Zack) were making the trip.

I also wasn't aware of how many Floridians weren't. :confused:

[sailsmen]

I am planning on making the Friday Open House and SAturday Track!

[Dennis Reinhart]

See now...THIS is how I would like to put 2000 miles on my car.



I also wasn't aware of how many Floridians weren't. :confused:
You lost me on that Barry

[CRUZTAKER]

You lost me on that Barry
I am looking at the current poll results. I know where nearly all those folks are from. Florida (the state that which this event is happening in) has atleast 50 members active in the SSM.

There isn't even anywhere near 50 replies to your poll.

THAT'S what I was driving at. ;)

[FordNut]

Jim Spradling is going to talk to the drag school this week to see how we can work it in around the open house/drag day. I don't want to miss the open house. More details to come.

We're off to a good start. Please cast your preferences.

:bunny:
Any luck working school around the feast and drag day?

[MM03MOK]

Any luck working school around the feast and drag day?We need Jim Spradling to chime in here. Jim? Any update? Then we need more people to sign up!

[Smokie]

I am looking at the current poll results. I know where nearly all those folks are from. Florida (the state that which this event is happening in) has atleast 50 members active in the SSM.

There isn't even anywhere near 50 replies to your poll.

THAT'S what I was driving at. ;)Yeah Barry, I knew what you meant, is not easy to get people together. We have some terrific picnics down here and the usual turn out is a little over 20 cars, plus family of course.

Dennis is up in North Florida near Georgia and the bulk of Florida MM. owners are from Central Florida and South Florida. The State is about 500 miles long, some folks don't care to drive a long distance; others just plain don't care about get together's.

Regardless of the numbers, those that show up do have a great time.

[SergntMac]

See now...THIS is how I would like to put 2000 miles on my car. I still need to sit down with Jessica and discuss this one. I wasn't aware you two (Mac and Zack) were making the trip. My fingers are crossed on this thought, hoping Jess and Gage come along too. We can hook up somewhere along the road, maybe pick up others along the way too?

[Dennis Reinhart]

Yeah Barry, I knew what you meant, is not easy to get people together. We have some terrific picnics down here and the usual turn out is a little over 20 cars, plus family of course.

Dennis is up in North Florida near Georgia and the bulk of Florida MM. owners are from Central Florida and South Florida. The State is about 500 miles long, some folks don't care to drive a long distance; others just plain don't care about get together's. I understand this Smokie but there are people driving from Chicago and Indiana even if we had this in South Florida we would have the same issue. So we will just do the best we can Justin has a lot of his friends coming as well as the Mach 1 club

Regardless of the numbers, those that show up do have a great time.EXACTLY. This will be a great time we have a list of great sponsors, bottom line is the camaraderie that we get at this type of event, this is the first of August we still have plenty of time and there are always late comers, a lot of people are on vacation or returning from one, plus school is starting in the next two weeks, and we have MMiii that is taking place this month, no matter we will have a great time.

[03whitemach]

Thats fine bring VODKA and hot lips:beer: :cool4: :cool4: :banana: :banana:
I heard that Tequila is your new drink of choice..LOL :banana:

[Dennis Reinhart]

I heard that Tequila is your new drink of choice..LOL :banana:

WRONG answer I will never drink that again LOL its my Favorite VODKA
I see you made it home how is the Mach1 and the Marauder running

[03whitemach]

WRONG answer I will never drink that again LOL its my Favorite VODKA
I see you made it home how is the Mach1 and the Marauder running
The Mach is running great, thanks to you and your employees. The Marauder is unreal. The tranny and Converter make that thing run like a completely diffrent car. I might have to get a converter sometime soon, maybe not that high of a stall though.

[the_pack_rat]

This is a we shall see thing at this point for me ...

[MM03MOK]

Jim is checking this week to see about combining classroom training on Thursday with the track portion of the training on Sat. If this can be done, it will reduce the price to $1,000 for the group training since we'll all be pitching in for the track on Saturday anyway.

Drag School details here >>> http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?threadid=16155

[Dennis Reinhart]

Here is a bit of update I am sorry I have not posted before now, but with going to school last week at SCT and finishing up several big project cars, I have been busy, Marks car leaves here Friday the Vortech air to air kit left last Friday, I will be getting another Marauder this Friday, this will be a 550 plus car, I will post more about this in the coming weeks, below is a link for the Laquinta Inn here in Orange Park this is a very nice Hotel,http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ551&propId=551&savedSearchQuery=http%3A%2F%2F www.lq.com%2Flq%2FproxySearchR es.do%3FsearchCity%3Dorange%2B park%26searchState%3DFL%26avai lability.palsra_IND_M%3D%26ava ilability.palsra_IND_D%3D%26av ailability.palsra_IND_Y%3D%26a vailability.palsra_OTD_M%3D%26 availability.palsra_OTD_D%3D%2 6availability.palsra_OTD_Y%3D% 26availability.palsra_NRM%3D1% 26mapProvider%3DMapQuest%26sea rchType%3DGEO%26promocorp%3D%2 6x%3D19%26y%3D6

They offer a Continental breakfast and they have a real nice pool, it close to all the best restaurant's and its 15 min from my shop also here is a link for Gainesville drag strip so I am excited about this, it will be a great time.

http://www.gainesvilleraceway.com/

[Dennis Reinhart]

Friday we will have the Andy Haney band here with Lunch at noon SJ is making white bean chili along with burgers and sausage dogs and chips, Saturday at Gainesville we will have Country Caterers fix our Lunch

Chopped BBQ Pork
BBQ Ribs
BBQ Chicken
BBQ Beans
Cole Slaw
Corn on the Cob
Buns
Condiments
Iced Tea
Iced Lemonaide

HOOTERS GIRLS OPTIONAL

[Smokie]

The wife already got Friday off approved, I am waiting on my schedule change approval, if all goes as expected, we will spend Friday night in Orange Park.

It would be nice if all those spending the night were at the same hotel, so for those that are staying at a hotel, which one are you choosing?...:D

[Dennis Reinhart]

Right now I am most impressed by the LaQuinta of Orange Park so if I can help please let me know

[ckadiddle]

I resent the whining about Florida SSM members not stepping up to attend this event. The wife and I had already scheduled a weeklong cruise vacation for this fall before this wonderfull DR hosted event was mentioned. Not all of us are in the income bracket to travel at will. I wish to thank Dennis for hosting the event, and I am hoping perhaps he will do it again in the next year or two. It pains me to NOT be able to make this trip.

[Dennis Reinhart]

I resent the whining about Florida SSM members not stepping up to attend this event. The wife and I had already scheduled a weeklong cruise vacation for this fall before this wonderfull DR hosted event was mentioned. Not all of us are in the income bracket to travel at will. I wish to thank Dennis for hosting the event, and I am hoping perhaps he will do it again in the next year or two. It pains me to NOT be able to make this trip.
I have not seen any whining, and there is no excuse for any. I know how tough it is to get here from south Fl I drove 4 hours to the picnic last year and 4 hours back, and as far as next year goes I hope MM4 can be held here. But we can talk about that another day, Sure I hope a lot of you can come, if not we will be thinking of you as we will those attending MM3 so thanks for the support.

[MaLo03]

Count me in plus 1

[MM03MOK]

Count me in plus 1Don't forget to vote your preferences in the poll above!

[Dennis Reinhart]

Ok the Laquinta is booked, when you call, and please do this right away. To reserve your room call 1-800-531-5900 ask for the Mauauderville special room rate. Doubles are 58.00 executive kings are 68.00 and come with a fridge and microwave there are no Suites at a group rate, all rooms come with a continental breakfast. Lets get this show on the road:bandit:

[Zack]

Room reserved, wheres the vodka? :beer:

[03whitemach]

No tequila is his new drink..:beer: Just ask Sheila.
Dennis, do you think the FHP could escort us thru Waldo? :D

[Smokie]

Ok the wife booked a room at La Quinta, good rate. So we will be there Friday morning get Smokie on the dyno see what he's got, drink lots of beer Friday night and off to the races Sat. morning....be there or be square.:beer:

[Dennis Reinhart]

No tequila is his new drink..:beer: Just ask Sheila.
Dennis, do you think the FHP could escort us thru Waldo? :D Now that there is funny I dont care who you are.


I am going to see if I can get a FHP car for display

[MERCMAN]

OK<< booked!! Are we there yet??? :banana:

[Dennis Reinhart]

Here is an update: we have booked the La Quinta Inn of Orange Park, the rooms are 58.00 you need to call now for your reservations. It's listed under "Marauderville", they offer a continental breakfast. It's a very nice hotel with a pool, (904)778-9539.

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Friday, we are having a dyno day and open house, this will start at 9 AM. Lunch is at Noon. We are having an old fashioned cook out with live entertainment provided by the Andy Haney band. We will be raffling off quite a few things during the day also. We will quit around 5 PM and meet at Whitey's Fish Camp located here in Doctor's Inlet. this is a real neat place with great food and rustic atmosphere. http://www.whiteysfishcamp.com/

On Saturday we will meet at Gainesville Raceway under one tent. This is for our cars, as well as the friends from several other car sites we have invited, and I don't care if your car is gerbil powered come and have a great day. http://www.gainesvilleraceway.com/
For a full day of fun in the sun on the asphalt, cost is 65.00 per car with the drivers meal included. Additional guests are 10.00. The food will be provided by one of the best caterers around in Florida, Country Caterers. We will quit at 5 PM, if any one wants to stay for the open public test and tune they can pay the track fees and that starts at 6 PM.

Sunday morning we will all meeting at the Cracker Barrel for breakfast and goodbyes. This will complete our weekend. It will be a great event! We will have good food, raffles lots of fast cars and great company, who can ask for more?
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[03whitemach]

Reserved and ready to go. Tequila for everyone, two for Dennis..:beer: J/K

[Dennis Reinhart]

Reserved and ready to go. Tequila for everyone, two for Dennis..:beer: J/K
I want Stloeys:bandit:

[03whitemach]

Well, if everyone that makes it buys you 1 drink, you'll be in worse shape than when Sheila made you drink Tequila....:bigcry: :puke:

[MM03MOK]

..T..T..T..

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[MM03MOK]

If you haven't done so yet, please select your options above. Head count is important for planning. Jim Spradling is finding out deposit and payment info from the Bring Your Own Car drag class at Frank Hawley, Gainesville.

At this point, the class will be held Friday afternoon at Gainesville, 2-5pm. They will integrate the drag portion of the class for us on Saturday morning while we're at the track anyway! We've suggested they give class members a separate lane for queueing for a few hours in the morning so they can keep an eye on us. $1,000 split by the number of people signing up. If 10 sign up, it's only $100 per person. If even more sign up, it's less all around!! This is a great deal and a rare opportunity to get professional instruction!! We'll still have plenty of time at Dennis' on Friday morning through lunchtime! This class is open to anyone that has been invited to the Marauder Feast, including Mustangs and MarkVIIs. The more, the merrier!!!!

[Dennis Reinhart]

This is very important any one wanting to stay at the La Quinta Inn of Orange Park must call before 9/7/2005 to make your reservation for the group rate.1800-531-5900 let them know you are members of the Marauderville group party confirmation number 55145425

[SergntMac]

This is very important any one wanting to stay at the La Quinta Inn of Orange Park must call before 9/7/2005 to make your reservation for the group rate.1800-531-5900 let them know you are members of the Marauderville group party confirmation number 55145425 I got a different number, but called to check and it's cool. Thanks, Dennis!

[Dennis Reinhart]

Here is a update on our Marauder Mach 1 Mustang event. I have invited the Mark 8 site as well, the event is scheduled to start Sept 16 at 9 am, I spoke to Billy, Salesman today he and his family are doing well and he will be attending as well, so I thought if the members want to bring clothing and non perishable items I will ship them for free, to New Orleans. I am going to have Billy to get us a address, has any one heard from Donald Robin, I forgot to ask Billy when I had him on the phone. This will be a nice event my idea of what MM1 was like under one tent great conversation and company and irreplaceable camaraderie, so if you can come, please do. I would like to go ahead and confirm the head count, Justin from Velocity Mustangs will be bringing quite a few Mustangs as well and I am having post some thing similar. for relief help.

[Hotrauder]

Dennis

Room reserved, relief goodies in the trunk...leaving now as soon as I find my car keys. Thinking I am going to learn so much and have so much fun with a great bunch of enthusiasts that I may stay till the GLOW wears off. :beer:

the other Dennis
DTR 04 300A

[MM03MOK]

Sorry for the late notification but the logistics just didn't mesh for the Drag School. Let's hold this idea for another time when we can rent the track at the same time. We have some very knowledgeable draggers amongst us, so let's watch and help each other out. We should have quite a few cars between Marauders, Mustangs and a few MarkVIIIs.

See you at the Open House tomorrow and the track on Saturday. This is going to be a blast!!

[glassman99]

Sorry Dennis...maybe next year....my car is in the shop!!

[crimzon]

I'm planning on making it. I have a slight tire issue, that I'll have to double check in the morning (especially since my trailer is out of commision).

[MM03MOK]

We are leaving Dennis' shop at 0800 tomorrow morning!! Track opens at 0900. Congregate at the hotel around 0730 if you like.

[crimzon]

I wish I could have gotten off this friday, but I needed to save the time off for when I go up there to install my new toys.

So I'll probably leave Ocala (45 min from Gainesville) around 9:30.

[Jerry Barnes]

Dennis,

Good luck on the Get-Together, I wish I could attend. Save me some sun shine!

Sincerely,

Jerry

[gonzo50]

Hopefully I can make it down there during that time frame, should be able to swing a deal with my work schedule. :duel:
Sorry I couldn't make it down there Dennis, :alone: I know ya'll all had a great time and everything, my work schedule just didn't cooperate with me this time. :mad2:

I know there will be more gatherings, so hopefully I can make it next time around. :rock: Maybe for some more installs and stuff. Thanks. :beer:

[MarauderMark]

Sure wished i coulda been there to represent for ya Dennis..:up:

[Dennis Reinhart]

First of all I want to thank every one for coming! We had members come in from as far away as Canada, Indiana, Illinois, Cape Cod, Maine, Pennsylvania, and Oregon. I also would like to thank the members of the Sunshine Marauder group who made the long journey from South Florida! I never felt we would have the turn out that we did, especially because of all that has been going in the wake of Katrina. It has put several of our members in dire straights, Billy and his family, as well as Donald Robbins and his family, I also never counted on 96 degree weather two days in a row in September here in Jacksonville Florida. Normally it would be at least 15 degrees cooler at this time of year!

We had a perfect dyno day and Open House, with a great lunch thanks to Mary and Joel's cooking and all the hard work from Debbie, Terry, Artur, Steve and Sheila. We had great entertainment by the Andy Haney band, and we raffled off lots of goodies. We even had two members buy Vortech Air to Air kits while they were here. We dyno and tuned over 15 cars on Friday. Some of the dyno highlights came from Smokie's Trilogy car which made over 400 RWHP with a stock pulley and a PHP cold air kit and spacer, and it had a very good AF ratio..

After tuning Zack's car, he had the highest RWHP car of the day. His car has a stock block, stock heads with up graded valve springs, stock cams and our upgraded fuel system. The car had a perfect 11.5 AF. His car has Manly rods and CP pistons, the same compression as a stock Marauder. Zack's car made over 500 RWHP. He was making just a little over 14 PSI. We had many N/A cars with simple bolt on's making 260 plus at the tires. We quit around 6:30 PM.

We then met at Whiteys fish camp at about 7:30 PM. The food was awesome but the friendship and camaraderie was priceless and I will remember it all my life. Again it was a bit warm but great conversation and lots of cold drinks made up for it.

Saturday morning we all met up at the shop at 8 AM and headed for Gainesville. By 9:30 we all had pretty much been checked at tech and some of us got some gas and we headed to the track.

Sheila's sister Lisa, here from Maine, had never ran at the track in her life, so between her and Bunny they kept my car going. Lisa ran 14.041 at 96.59 MPH with a RT of .291, Mary had a real low 14 as well. Then Lisa took my 02 GT down the track and ran a 12.6 at a 114.35 MPH with a RT of .012.


By 1:30 we had 30 cars at the event 15 Marauders, 4 of which were Trilogy powered, 3 Vortech cars and the rest were N/A, along with 1 N20 car and 9 V6 Mustangs, who came with Justin of Velocity Mustang of Longwood Florida.. we also had local two fox body Mustangs and one 04 Mach 1.

Just before lunch Billy AKA Sailsmen and Claude AKA Car fixer lined up at the firing line for the duel. Claude has an immaculate toreador Red Trilogy powered Rocket. Billy's car has over fifty-thousand miles on it and over a 130 passes at the track. He recently added our Vortech water to air SC kit. His car makes 440 RWHP. The track temperature was recorded with an infra red heat gun at over 124 degrees. Here is Billy's quote.

I line up next to a beautiful red MM. This is the first MM I have ever lined up against. I get in the zone.

My r/t is .091 to his .144, ahead by .053, yahoo! Then I open up, my 60' is 1.867 to his 2.151, ahead by .284. I feel the S/C winding up, my 330' is 5.385 to his 5.681, ahead by .296. I know he is got to be there but I don't know where. Then the 1/8 is 8.285 to his 8.590 ahead by .305.I know that red beauty is charging on me, my 1,000' is 10.832 to his 11.130, he closed to .298! Fortunately the ¼ comes up and my ET is 12.985 @104.72 to his 13.290 @104.31.

Wow, I crossed first by .3580!

So this was a real good run for Billy and Boy, does he deserves it for all that he and his family have been through with Katrina! I also wanted to say he had a full trunk as well as ¾ tank full of gas. With cooler temperatures Bill's car is a sure low 12 second Marauder.

Zack had the fastest car at the event, running consistant 11.6 ET's at over a 116 MPH in 96 degree weather at 85 % humidity.

The food on Saturday, by Country Caterers, was a big hit, thanks to Debbie's husband, Mike and friends. Again we all had a great time, and we will plan to do this again next year, but we will move to October.

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All the thanks goes to you, Dennis, for putting on a great event and being a very gracious host. BTW, the only Mach there was an 03...:beer:

[Tallboy]

First of all I want to thank every one for coming! We had members come in from as far away as Canada, Indiana, Illinois, Cape Cod, Maine, Pennsylvania, and Oregon. I also would like to thank the members of the Sunshine Marauder group who made the long journey from South Florida! I never felt we would have the turn out that we did, especially because of all that has been going in the wake of Katrina. It has put several of our members in dire straights, Billy and his family, as well as Donald Robbins and his family, I also never counted on 96 degree weather two days in a row in September here in Jacksonville Florida. Normally it would be at least 15 degrees cooler at this time of year!

We had a perfect dyno day and Open House, with a great lunch thanks to Mary and Joel's cooking and all the hard work from Debbie, Terry, Artur, Steve and Sheila. We had great entertainment by the Andy Haney band, and we raffled off lots of goodies. We even had two members buy Vortech Air to Air kits while they were here. We dyno and tuned over 15 cars on Friday. Some of the dyno highlights came from Smokie's Trilogy car which made over 400 RWHP with a stock pulley and a PHP cold air kit and spacer, and it had a very good AF ratio..

After tuning Zack's car, he had the highest RWHP car of the day. His car has a stock block, stock heads with up graded valve springs, stock cams and our upgraded fuel system. The car had a perfect 11.5 AF. His car has Manly rods and CP pistons, the same compression as a stock Marauder. Zack's car made over 500 RWHP. He was making just a little over 14 PSI. We had many N/A cars with simple bolt on's making 260 plus at the tires. We quit around 6:30 PM.

We then met at Whiteys fish camp at about 7:30 PM. The food was awesome but the friendship and camaraderie was priceless and I will remember it all my life. Again it was a bit warm but great conversation and lots of cold drinks made up for it.

Saturday morning we all met up at the shop at 8 AM and headed for Gainesville. By 9:30 we all had pretty much been checked at tech and some of us got some gas and we headed to the track.

Sheila's sister Lisa, here from Maine, had never ran at the track in her life, so between her and Bunny they kept my car going. Lisa ran 14.041 at 96.59 MPH with a RT of .291, Mary had a real low 14 as well. Then Lisa took my 02 GT down the track and ran a 12.6 at a 114.35 MPH with a RT of .012.


By 1:30 we had 30 cars at the event 15 Marauders, 4 of which were Trilogy powered, 3 Vortech cars and the rest were N/A, along with 1 N20 car and 9 V6 Mustangs, who came with Justin of Velocity Mustang of Longwood Florida.. we also had local two fox body Mustangs and one 04 Mach 1.

Just before lunch Billy AKA Sailsmen and Claude AKA Car fixer lined up at the firing line for the duel.



I saw then race between Bill and the DTR Trilogy car you refer to. However, he did not race Carfixer. That was Carfixer's wife, Paula. She's no slouch by any means, but if it was Claude behind the wheel, it would have been much closer. He left the track with a fistfull of 12.9x timeslips.

Thanks again, Dennis-I had a great time!!! :beer:

[Smokie]

I saw then race between Bill and the DTR Trilogy car you refer to. However, he did not race Carfixer. That was Carfixer's wife, Paula. She's no slouch by any means, but if it was Claude behind the wheel, it would have been much closer. He left the track with a fistfull of 12.9x timeslips.

Thanks again, Dennis-I had a great time!!! :beer:Paula was sandbagging 'cause she likes Billy.;):lol:

[MM03MOK]

New folder for pics under Events in the Gallery. Load 'em up!! I'll add mine once my computer gets fixed. Guess it didn't like being alone for a week!

[MM03MOK]

New folder for pics under Events in the Gallery. Load 'em up!! I'll add mine once my computer gets fixed. Guess it didn't like being alone for a week!I know I wasn't the only one taking pictures! Where are yours???

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I know I wasn't the only one taking pictures! Where are yours???

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Great start Mary. I hope that there are a lot of others just as good! Dennis