SSHS9 Southern Super Heavyweight Shootout 9

[mlschultz]

Mark your calendars for November 7, 2009! The website is now open for registration to the Southern Super Heavyweight Shootout 9 at Atlanta Dragway (http://www.atlantadragway.com/) located in Commerce, Georgia!

Enroll early, and take advantage of early registration discounting! Register at SSHS9.COM (http://www.sshs9.com/) This event, features 4000 pound and up rear drive American "fat cars" and trucks with driver, that 1/4 mile drag race for both handicap bracket and heads up trophy's! See how your ride stacks up against the other heavyweight contenders!

This is the 9th year of this grass roots event put on for racers, by racers! We are also happy to announce the addition of a judged car show this year, along with a open test and tune for those that do not make the weight or choose not to bracket race, so there is something to do for everyone!

We are looking for volunteers to help with the event, so if you can spare an hour or so the day of the event, go to the new SSHS message board: SSHS Message Board Forum (http://www.sshs9.com/phpBB3/) and get on the volunteer list!

See you at the track!

[Glenn]

Absolutely GREAT JOB --- Mike. Thank you very much for all your efforts and work on this event. This year's Shoot-Out seems to really be developing into the greatest Shoot-Out I've been to in 6 years. http://www.motorcitymarauders.com/forums/images/smilies/toast.gif

Again, thanks for all your efforts. I am going to register NOW!!! http://www.motorcitymarauders.com/forums/images/smilies/up.gif

Glenn http://www.motorcitymarauders.com/forums/images/smilies/burnout.gif

[White Knuckles]

Registration.............DONE :banana2:
Volunteer list...........I'm on it:D

[MM03MOK]

I created a subform in Events for the SSHS9. It'll help keep all the threads together.

:D

[GAMike]

Registered & Volunteered!:banana2:

[Glenn]

Put Chris down for selling SSHS9 T-shirts.

Glenn :beer:

[MarauderTJA]

Scheduled to be in Indianapolis the first two weeks of November..can't get out out of it.:mad2:

[mlschultz]

Thanks to Mary and MercuryMarauder.net for your sponsorship support, and the cool sub forum for SSHS9!

Thanks to George, Mike, and Chris for volunteering!

Looking forward to lining up with you Guys!

[merc]

Scheduled to be in Indianapolis the first two weeks of November..can't get out out of it.:mad2:

Send your son up with the Marauder. That's plan B right.

[MarauderTJA]

Send your son up with the Marauder. That's plan B right.

Ahhh let me think on that one:rolleyes:.....No I don't think so:shake:.

[LANDY]

I will be there.

[martyo]

Scheduled to be in Indianapolis the first two weeks of November..can't get out out of it.:mad2:

Figure something out.

The Prochargers will be dominating this year.

[MarauderTJA]

Figure something out.

The Prochargers will be dominating this year.

Sure wish I could be there Marty:mad:. I broke my personal record at Atlanta last year and was planning to break it again this year. Glad to see that you will be leading the team :beer:. Kick some Chevy and Dodge butt:banana2:.

[martyo]

Sure wish I could be there Marty:mad:. I broke my personal record at Atlanta last year and was planning to break it again this year. Glad to see that you will be leading the team :beer:. Kick some Chevy and Dodge butt:banana2:.

I am in trouble.

Our pit will be sporting an MM and a Dodge!

[Paul T. Casey]

I am in trouble.

Our pit will be sporting an MM and a Dodge!

Meh, petition the rules committee to ban all non 4 door vehicles. My heart is with you, but my wallet is with a certian Red bowtie.

[MarauderTJA]

I am in trouble.

Our pit will be sporting an MM and a Dodge!

Thats ok Marty we know where your heart is!

[martyo]

Thats ok Marty we know where your heart is!

Absolutely!

[Paul T. Casey]

Pain & Tail Lights!!!!!!

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God Has Spoken:


Nothing But PAIN & TAIL LIGHTS FOR YOU BLUE OVAL BOYS!!!!!



THE BADDER BOWTIE

Found this little diddy on the Impala forum.

[O's Fan Rich]

Pain & Tail Lights!!!!!!

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God Has Spoken:


Nothing But PAIN & TAIL LIGHTS FOR YOU BLUE OVAL BOYS!!!!!



THE BADDER BOWTIE

Found this little diddy on the Impala forum.

MY sign in is NFG there now.... have not used in in awhile....

[mlschultz]

Great News! We have added a Pro Street 10.90 Index class to the SSHS9 schedule! Nothing better than seeing a bunch of 10 second, 4000 pound beasts tearing up the track! :)


Click on the link for further information: http://www.sshs9.com/about-sshs.html

[Pops]

Mike this is great news! The question I have is do you need a rollbar if the car goes faster than 11.49? Some guys think that a full frame car can go 11.0 with out one. Could you give us the truth on this?

Thanks John

[FordNut]

NHRA rules will be enforced. NHRA rules require a roll bar for a full frame car running 11.49 or quicker.

[FordNut]

A roll bar is good to 10 flat (with unaltered floor pan and firewall), 9.99 or quicker requires a NHRA certified cage. The roll bar must be attached to the frame in a body-on-frame vehicle. It must be a 5-point (minimum) roll bar. One thing I've noticed on most of the Marauders with roll bars is that they may not meet all the requirements of the roll bar rules. The rear brace can only have one bend and the maximum angle is 30 degrees. Most of the Marauder bars I've seen have a bend at the roof and then the bar goes through the package tray. I don't know if there are more bends inside the package tray, but if so it doesn't comply. It does appear that most of them have about a 45 degree bend, which is well in excess of the 30 degree limit. But just how closely will they be inspected at tech?

[MarauderTJA]

Mike this is great news! The question I have is do you need a rollbar if the car goes faster than 11.49? Some guys think that a full frame car can go 11.0 with out one. Could you give us the truth on this?

Thanks John

John, YOU will have to get a roll bar for your car. I can't make it this year but you are going into the 10's. Get the roll bar buddy:beer:.

[Pops]

Tom I am bringing the T Bolt and doing the car show and run all day. No roll bar and the door handle issue. Thats this winters project!

[MarauderTJA]

Tom I am bringing the T Bolt and doing the car show and run all day. No roll bar and the door handle issue. Thats this winters project!

Wish I could be there. But duty calls. Was seriously planning on beating my personal best. I will have to do it here in Florida this fall. Have a great time with the T-Bolt:beer:.

[martyo]

Tom I am bringing the T Bolt and doing the car show and run all day. No roll bar and the door handle issue. Thats this winters project!

I am hanging out with you all weekend!!!

[Pops]

Are you taking her down the track Marty? Time to practice your shifting. I will be down early enough to visit your garage and doing some drooling on your cars! :cool:

[martyo]

Are you taking her down the track Marty?

We need to discuss this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !


Oh, and you know that you are welcome to keep your car, rig, etc. at MO SPEED while you are in town!!!

[Blown3.8]

They didn't have a problem with Sherms roll bar. Which is the popular marauder design thru the package tray only one bend. They did have a problem with rubber valve stems in the front tires.:rolleyes:

Make sure your helmet is snell certified of one of the following in the paragraph.

Do I need a helmet, and if so, what kind?
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/images/spacer.gifA helmet is required for the driver of any car or truck running 13.99 seconds or quicker in the quarter mile, and for the rider of any motorcycle. Most drivers can use a helmet meeting SNELL K98, M2000, SA2000, M2005, or SA2005 specifications. Professional category and some alcohol burning vehicles require an SA rated helmet. It is important to note that the helmet rating must be designated on a tag INSIDE the helmet, or sewn to one of the helmet straps. The designation stenciled on the exterior of the helmet is insufficient for NHRA technical inspection. Also, some tracks require a helmet on ALL drivers, so check in advance.

[martyo]

They did have a problem with rubber valve stems in the front tires.:rolleyes:


They also have an issue if your car does not cut off if the battery kill switch is shut off.

The little things will kill ya at Tech.

[FordNut]

Different tracks have different inspectors. Attached is what I usually refer to regarding roll bars. Probably one of the most nit-picky track inspectors I've heard of. It would be interesting to see what he thinks of the Marauder roll bars. I think he's at Firebird Raceway. Anybody want to go to Phoenix? Yuk! Sorry to those who live there and like it, I worked there two years and hated the place. Too hot, too many people, over-policed, expensive.

[FordNut]

They did have a problem with rubber valve stems in the front tires.:rolleyes:
.

I'm surprised more of the fast Marauders haven't been dinged on that one.

And do they ever ask about SFI balancers, flexplates, flexplate shields, transmission shields/blankets?

[Blown3.8]

I'm surprised more of the fast Marauders haven't been dinged on that one.

And do they ever ask about SFI balancers, flexplates, flexplate shields, transmission shields/blankets?

Never been asked about that stuff yet.

[FordNut]

Never been asked about that stuff yet.

How about C clip eliminators?

[White Knuckles]

Make sure your helmet is snell certified of one of the following in the paragraph.

Do I need a helmet, and if so, what kind?
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/images/spacer.gifA helmet is required for the driver of any car or truck running 13.99 seconds or quicker in the quarter mile, and for the rider of any motorcycle. Most drivers can use a helmet meeting SNELL K98, M2000, SA2000, M2005, or SA2005 specifications. Professional category and some alcohol burning vehicles require an SA rated helmet. It is important to note that the helmet rating must be designated on a tag INSIDE the helmet, or sewn to one of the helmet straps. The designation stenciled on the exterior of the helmet is insufficient for NHRA technical inspection. Also, some tracks require a helmet on ALL drivers, so check in advance.

They gave me grief over my helmet last year. I have a full-face DOT approved helmet for my Harley, but it didn't meet the above noted specs. You'd think that if the helmet was fine in case I back-flipped off my Harley, it would be sufficient wrapped inside a 4000+ shell. They also didn't like my choice of jacket-------:P He said it was stylish, but not approved.
They let me run, but said they would probably stop me next time.

For people like me, who do this once a year, it's a PITA. I got the approved jacket now and I guess I'll start shopping for another Damn Helmet.

[FordNut]

I believe one of the differences in the DOT testing for bike helmets vs the Snell rating for car helmets is the increased fire resistance necessary for car helmets.

[Pops]

Fordnut could you explain the 10.90 index class to us. How it works and what cars would qualify for this type of racing.:)

[FordNut]

I don't know much about it. I assume the point is to run as close as possible to 10.90 without breaking out. It's heads-up pro-tree racing but instead of trying to go as fast as possible like the Big Dog class, you're supposed to run 10.90. There are a couple of ways to do it, one is to build a car that will go 10.90 but that's it. Another is to build a car that goes faster, then make sure you let off early enough at the big end to not break out. The pros do it with electronics (Deadenbear throttle stops and such) but the rules for this class/event state "no electronics".

My personal feelings: I don't see the class being a really big draw. I assume you would have to meet 10.90 et safety requirements in order to qualify. I figure if I was gonna hack up my interior to put in a roll bar, why not run all out in the BD class instead. But then again, maybe it's good to have a heads up class that you don't have to run against an 8-second Impala?

[mlschultz]

Glen, aka RatSSled, on the Impala boards, is running the 10.90 Pro Street class at SSHS9. Here is his description of the 10.90 class, and the rules. This is going to be a cool class to watch, and race in!


In case there are some that don't know what this class is about or want more information in order to decide, well it's basically a bracket race and a grudge run on a pro tree. However, the dial is predetermined and everyone dials 10.90 regardless of what they ran in qualifying. Both cars leave at the same time just like in a grudge run, except it's done on a pro tree just like the big dogs.

To make it even more fun, and give the slower cars a chance, the pairings will be based on a sportsman ladder. That means that the #1 qualifier runs the #9 qualifier, #2 vs. #10, etc. all the way to #8 vs. #16.

The idea here is to get your car running as close to 10.90 as possible. If you have to speed up, then crank in some more power, remove weight (down to 4,000 lbs) etc. If you run under 10.90, then take some power out, add some weight (in an approved manner) or deep stage. The closer you can get to a 10.90 the better.

So, in summary:
Heads UP on a .400 Pro Tree
Every car dials 10.90
16 Car field
Sportsman ladder based on ET (Closest to 10.90)
Normal Breakout rules, such that the most under dial loses.
Rules:
.400 Pro tree heads up on 7 second auto start
Min weight 4,000 lbs
Full bodied street cars only - No tube chassis cars
Tubbed and non tubbed cars allowed
Deep staging allowed but starter will not hold tree *
DOT and slick tires allowed
Open headers permitted
No electronics (trans brakes, throttle stops, delay boxes, etc. prohibited)
Car and driver must meet NHRA and track safety rules
Gasoline only, no alcohol
NHRA sportsman ladder used for eliminations
* Deep staging allowed but starter will not hold tree. When both prestage lights are activated auto start will be activated. When the 1st stage light is activated, the other competitor will have 7 seconds (subject to change depending on track settings) to get staged or they will be timed out.
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[Pops]

Thanks guys! This is a good run down on the class.:) Sounds like fun to me!

[mlschultz]

Attention pre-registered SSHS9 Racers, I have started the Unofficial SSHS9 Participant Roster, and have posted it on the SSHS9 web site.

To get your name on the roster, simply click on the following link, and follow the instructions on the SSHS9 web site. Let's see how you stack up against the competition! http://www.sshs9.com/roser.html

[Glenn]

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http://www.impalassforum.com/vBullet...71#post2166071 (http://www.impalassforum.com/vBulletin/showthread.php?p=2166071#post2 166071) http://www.motorcitymarauders.com/forums/images/smilies/flame.gif

Glenn Ford http://www.motorcitymarauders.com/forums/images/smilies/drive.gif

PS: Register for a room quickly - there is a game playing in Athens and most of the rooms are already gone.

Posted on Impala SS Forum by CFM: While in Commerce this weekend I did some motel scouting for SSHS weekend.

Best Western $70-80 rate, adequate parking, NO trailer parking
Clarion Inn same

Super 8 $65-70 ample parking, moderate trailer parking
Howard Johnson same
All above are next to Cracker Barrel

Days Inn $70-80 adequate parking, trailer parking
Dandelion Inn $45-50 ample parking, trailer parking, next to Hampton Inn

Hampton Inn $80-90 well lite parking, min trailer parking
Comfort Suites $90-120 new, adequate parking, min trailer parking

All rates above were searched thru websites using the AAA quotes
All motels above are within 1 mi of the track

[mlschultz]

SSHS9 is one month away! Bring it! :)

[dohc324ci]

you guys have all the fun....

[Donny Carlson]

SSHS9 is one month away! Bring it! :)

My money's on the BA Mark VIII!:)

[mlschultz]

Thanks, Donny! I am ready to take down some chevy's for sure! :burn:

[Mac-MerC]

what time do the gates open on saturday of this event?.......
does anyone know?

[Glenn]

Donny:

Rumor is that this beautiful 650 HP SC will be sitting under your hood for SSHS9? Come clean now. :dunno:

Glenn :beer:

http://www.mrnormsgarage.com/parts/supercharger/kennebell.JPG

[Pops]

Donny:

Rumor is that this beautiful 650 HP SC will be sitting under your hood for SSHS9? Come clean now. :dunno:

Glenn :beer:

http://www.mrnormsgarage.com/parts/supercharger/kennebell.JPG

Glenn you need to quit posting this thing! You are ruining my sex life!;) That is a good looking install!:D

[GAMike]

what time do the gates open on saturday of this event?.......
does anyone know?
8am go to www.sshs9.com (http://www.sshs9.com) to learn more. I will be at the gate bright and early, so say hello as you pass:D:burnout:

[Mac-MerC]

8am go to www.sshs9.com (http://www.sshs9.com) to learn more. I will be at the gate bright and early, so say hello as you pass:D:burnout:

i can do that

[mlschultz]

Two weeks to go! Do you have what it takes to keep up with the old man in the Lincoln? Come on... Bring it! :)


http://videos.streetfire.net/video/SSHS8-The-Mark-1175112080_197859.htm http://px5.sfstatic.com/thumbs/0000/87/95/197859.jpg SSHS8 The Mark 11.751@120.80

[martyo]

Two weeks to go! Do you have what it takes to keep up with the old man in the Lincoln? Come on... Bring it! :)


That Linkin better have found about 2 seconds!!!!

:D

[White Knuckles]

Two weeks to go! Do you have what it takes to keep up with the old man in the Lincoln? Come on... Bring it! :)

Sure;) I've got GPS

[Glenn]

The Black 4 door sedan is slimmin' down - hardly looks the same. Got to get ready for Donnie's rematch with his new SC to carry the MM pride against the Challenger swarm.

Glenn Ford :banana2:

[mlschultz]

That Linkin better have found about 2 seconds!!!!

:D


lol Marty :) All you had to say is... yes.

[martyo]

lol Marty :) All you had to say is... yes.

You know me better than that!!! :P

[Glenn]

Interesting to see the degree of self-destruction going on in the SSHS9 thread at the SS Impala forum. And I thought the MM community had issues. My posts don't even get a second look anymore.

Glenn

[mlschultz]

Attention Racers, $65 Pre-Registration ends this Saturday, October 31, 2009.

You will need to pay $70 at the gate on November 7, 2009 to race if you do not Pre-Register.

You can Pre-Register by clicking on the following link:

http://www.sshs9.com/register.html

[Marauderman]

Ga. residents know if this is true?


Last year when leaving the race events in the late afternoon , I got pulled over on I-85 just after getting on by a GHP. Said he turned around and followed me cause it said I had "tinted" tag cover, which is against the LAW in GA..

mine is hardly tint at all--slight dull to knock down the glare of the "white tag"........anyway------

Told the little twerp its not in NC-where I am headed back to....-he said , "well in GA. you gotta follow GA Law"....said Its a "warning this time--don 't come back into GA next time with a tinted tag cover".

So....was wondering --is this true in GA?...and for those coming ion from out of state--well, have your excuses ready ........maybe you'll get away with a warning---if they see ya cause apparently they don't like out-of-staters.

Glenn---any of this true?

[Glenn]

GHP can be very difficult on the interstates. Very minor issue. But, you just do not see tinted plates in GA. So any tinted plate stands out. Just a warning - no harm.

Glenn

[Mac-MerC]

Im not Glenn but i chose to answer

I dont know about the tinted plate cover but its probably true
I've known ppl to get pulled over cuz they have the license plate border and the police claim they caint see the registration sticker on it........
so they will probably find any excuse just to give u a citation

[Marauderman]

GHP can be very difficult on the interstates. Very minor issue. But, you just do not see tinted plated in GA. So any tinted plate stands out. Just a warning - no harm.

Glenn

Thanks for the heads up there Glenn--Guess I'll remove it for next week--don't need that kind of attention----

[merc]

Hotel booked (Best Western) and will be paying at the gate.

[Pops]

Thats great Merc! See you on Saturday! Looking forward to a little grudge match with you.:banana2: I hope I am bringing enough!:eek: :lol:

[merc]

Thats great Merc! See you on Saturday! Looking forward to a little grudge match with you.:banana2: I hope I am bringing enough!:eek: :lol:

It should be a good race. Reaction time and traction will make the difference. Hopefully we will be at Commerce GA before 7:00 P.M. on Friday. Barbecue Hemi's over SS sauce is the meal for Saturday. I got zero seat time in the last 30 days due to rainy weekends and I am not sure, with all the new mods, that I will be race ready. Have no fear, we will run what ever we got and if it doesn't run we will push it down the 1320.

[Pops]

It will be fun Merc plus its been a while since I have seen you! Hack and I will be arriving Thursday afternoon. I am looking forward to the event this year and plan on having a lot of fun. I am hoping that some of it will be at your and Glenns expense! Old school vs. new!

[Glenn]

A lot of action will take place Friday night - see you there.



YEAR ONE “FAST FRIDAY” TEST & TUNE PROGRAM
Race your own vehicle down the track!


Specific Fridays throughout the racing season (refer to schedule (http://www.atlantadragway.com/apcm/templates/schedule.asp?articleid=26023&zoneid=38&navsource=2008%20Schedule))


Street Legal Cars and Motorcycles $20 Entry
Non Street Legal Cars $30 Entry
Spectators and Crew $10 Admission Fee
Children ages 6-12 $ 5 Admission Fee
Children 5 and Under Free
Gates open at 6:00pm Racing from 6:30pm – 11:00pm Tech Closes at 10:00 pm
Year One “Power Hour” 9:00pm – 10:00pm


Glenn :burnout:

[Pops]

I stay away from Friday night Glenn. Way to much carnage when I went.

[LANDY]

i will try to attend friday nite. sould be fun

[merc]

It doesn't get any better then Zero


http://gallery.me.com/mwhite26/100421/weather-com/web.jpg?ver=12571651850001

[CWright]

Thanks for the heads up there Glenn--Guess I'll remove it for next week--don't need that kind of attention----


Just to pass along. They are also pretty strict on window tint. Cars have to be 28-32% all around. Trucks and SUV's have to be the same on the two fronts only. These are easy targets and revenue.

Mine is illegal on the tag and the window tint. :D

[mlschultz]

Are you ready for SSHS9? I am... :)


http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6K3MXywoOuk/SvHPFB2Wp5I/AAAAAAAAKdw/VC5LTjo4NjM/s800/DSC02340.JPG


http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6K3MXywoOuk/SvHPQhU35oI/AAAAAAAAKd4/Jtd7p3vhrPs/s800/DSC02342.JPG


Here is another angle - one that my competition will see! Get use to it... lol :)


http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6K3MXywoOuk/SvHPZl6PuAI/AAAAAAAAKeA/uuq7dvcG9hk/s800/DSC02344.JPG

[prchrman]

It doesn't get any better then Zero


http://gallery.me.com/mwhite26/100421/weather-com/web.jpg?ver=12571651850001


^^^^awesome^^^^

[Marauderman]

Just to pass along. They are also pretty strict on window tint. Cars have to be 28-32% all around. Trucks and SUV's have to be the same on the two fronts only. These are easy targets and revenue.

Mine is illegal on the tag and the window tint. :D

I think I will get a "pass" this year!!!!!!!!!

[CWright]

I think I will get a "pass" this year!!!!!!!!!


I believe you will.:D

[mlschultz]

Hope everyone had a great time. lol This event is like Christmas for me, and I look very much forward to it every year. Those that have never been to the shootout, have no clue what they are missing out on - it is that good! Thanks to all the volunteers, and sponsors that worked so hard to put this gig on every year! :)

Congratulations to all the winners, and my condolences to all the wounded warriors. 364 days to the next shootout, so you better hurry and get your junk fixed! :)

Here is a link to some pictures from the track photographer. See you all next year for SSHS10!

http://www.gouldphoto.com/Drag-Racing-2009/SSHS9-November-7-2009