Motor City Marauders Regional Event - FUN FORD WEEKEND at Norwalk Ohio!

[MI2QWK4U]

Motor City Marauders - Regional Event
Fun Ford Weekend @ Norwalk Raceway Park
Friday, July 9 - Sunday, July 11, 2004
Event Hosted by Fun Ford Events

Norwalk Raceway Park
1300 State Route 18
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-5555

Motor City Marauders Host Hotel
Best Western - Norwalk
351 Milan Avenue
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 663-3501

After talking with Fun Ford Weekend, we are happy to announce FFW hosting Motor City Marauders at the Norwalk event! They are as excited hosting us as we are participating with them.

A block of 13 rooms has been reserved in the name of the Motor City Marauders for Friday and Saturday nights, the code you must give them when reserving your room is “MOTO”. The cutoff date for them holding the block of rooms is June 25, 2004, after that date the unused rooms revert back to the hotel to use. Just so you are aware, we took the last 13 rooms in the hotel for that weekend. A check of other hotels turned up the same thing, sold out, so don’t wait too long! They are not giving us a break on the room for reserving a block of rooms due to the fact it is one of their busiest weekends of the year with Fun Ford being there. However, they will honor the following discounts; Government/Military get 15% off, AAA members get 10% off, and AARP members get 10% off. All of the rooms reserved are Double bed rooms, it was all they had left. The cost for the double bed rooms is $109 per night. You will need to call yourself, reserve your room on your credit card, indicate smoking or not (limited amount of smoking rooms), and indicate if you want to stay more nights beyond Friday and Saturday.

Please check out the following links to Fun Ford Weekend and Norwalk Raceway Park:

Fun Ford Weekend (http://www.funfordevents.com/index.php?src=directory&view=Event%20List&srctype=display&back=Event%20List&id=441&submenu=Events&view=Event+List&pos=0,20,13)

Norwalk Raceway Park (http://66.194.152.134/)

The Fun Ford guys were very excited at our interest to join them again and can’t wait to put up the Marauder Corral again! We are still working out the details, but they pledge to make this another event to remember. This event is sponsored by the Motor City Marauders and will is open to Marauders from across the country. Please Email me if you have any questions.... mi2qwk4u@comcast.net . If you plan on attending, please notify me, we are preparing Dash Plaques for members that attend this event, and will need an accurate head count. This and every other Motor City Marauder Event is open to any and all Marauders.

[MikesMerc]

As we talked about before, Dave, I'm gonna make this event too!

Norwalk is an awesome track. I've been there before, but have never had a chance to run the track myself. I'll block these dates off in my calender and reserve a room asap.

Nice organization Dave.....well done! :beer:

[CRUZTAKER]

I have no excuse to miss this one!!! It's but an hours drive for me....I'll be there!:rock:

I'm gonna put a link to this thread in the Buckeye forum.

[Jerry Barnes]

Dave,

Lidio and I will both be at this one. Thanks for being a great President!!!!!

[SergntMac]

Dave, Lidio and I will both be at this one. Thanks for being a great President!!!!!
Jerry...You and Lidio are coming to Indy too, right?

[bigslim]

Dave, I will try to make it too. I Plan on riding with the Motor City crew.

[REpson]

Dave,

Count me in also. I have already cleared my schedule for that weekend.

:banana2: :beer:




Motor City Marauders - Regional Event
Fun Ford Weekend @ Norwalk Raceway Park
Friday, July 9 - Sunday, July 11, 2004
Event Hosted by Fun Ford Events

Norwalk Raceway Park
1300 State Route 18
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-5555

Motor City Marauders Host Hotel
Best Western - Norwalk
351 Milan Avenue
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 663-3501

After talking with Fun Ford Weekend, we are happy to announce FFW hosting Motor City Marauders at the Norwalk event! They are as excited hosting us as we are participating with them.

A block of 13 rooms has been reserved in the name of the Motor City Marauders for Friday and Saturday nights, the code you must give them when reserving your room is “MOTO”. The cutoff date for them holding the block of rooms is June 25, 2004, after that date the unused rooms revert back to the hotel to use. Just so you are aware, we took the last 13 rooms in the hotel for that weekend. A check of other hotels turned up the same thing, sold out, so don’t wait too long! They are not giving us a break on the room for reserving a block of rooms due to the fact it is one of their busiest weekends of the year with Fun Ford being there. However, they will honor the following discounts; Government/Military get 15% off, AAA members get 10% off, and AARP members get 10% off. All of the rooms reserved are Double bed rooms, it was all they had left. The cost for the double bed rooms is $109 per night. You will need to call yourself, reserve your room on your credit card, indicate smoking or not (limited amount of smoking rooms), and indicate if you want to stay more nights beyond Friday and Saturday.

Please check out the following links to Fun Ford Weekend and Norwalk Raceway Park:

Fun Ford Weekend (http://www.funfordevents.com/index.php?src=directory&view=Event%20List&srctype=display&back=Event%20List&id=441&submenu=Events&view=Event+List&pos=0,20,13)

Norwalk Raceway Park (http://66.194.152.134/)

The Fun Ford guys were very excited at our interest to join them again and can’t wait to put up the Marauder Corral again! We are still working out the details, but they pledge to make this another event to remember. This event is sponsored by the Motor City Marauders and will is open to Marauders from across the country. Please Email me if you have any questions.... mi2qwk4u@comcast.net . If you plan on attending, please notify me, we are preparing Dash Plaques for members that attend this event, and will need an accurate head count. This and every other Motor City Marauder Event is open to any and all Marauders.

[MI2QWK4U]

Please sign up in the poll if you are attending Norwalk so I can notify the Fun Ford folks. There may be a couple of rooms left in the reserved block, call the host hotel to see.
Thanks...

[MikesMerc]

I'll be there! I'm gonna base line the car after the wider rims but before the exhaust work. It'll be a warm one though!

[CRUZTAKER]

My car is done...and I'm ready to show off!!!:banana: See ya there guys!
Hey Dave....do you have a more detailed itinerary? As far as when, where, and what time to hook up on FRIDAY? Once there, I'm sure I can figure the rest out.:rolleyes:

[gdmjoe]

I'll wave as I drive by; heading to MI 10Jul and the route includes 80/90.

Have fun stormin' the castle boys ! -- Princess Bride ( movie )

[CRUZTAKER]

Hey Dave????

[MikesMerc]

I'm not sure where Dave is, but we'll have a firm schedule worked out soon. I know that Dave and I will be heading down together on Friday morning.

I'll make sure Dave get's back ot his thread asap.

I'm looking forward to meeting you and checking out your ride Barry:)

[CRUZTAKER]

Thanks man....the wife was hollerin' at me that it was a holiday weekend and Dave probably doing something better than watching threads.:shot:

We're coming. Problem is that I am not familiar with Norwalks itinerary, and I desperatly need a test and tune to get my dial in straightened out with this new setup.

Looks like rain tomorrow, so Dragway42 will close, and wednesday I have to watch the boy, so Norwalk is out.

One good thing...the weather looks good for next weekend.:up:

[MI2QWK4U]

I will know more this weekend, here is the itinerary from FFW:

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, July 8, 2004
Linders Lot Opens...12:00pm
Vendor Credentials & Setup...12:00pm-6:00pm

Friday, July 9, 2004
Open Gates...8:30am
Open Time Trials by class...10:00am-4:00pm
Showdown Qualifying...4:00pm
Accufab Shootout

Fast Ford...5:00pm

Quick Ford...5:45pm
Track Closed...9:00pm

Saturday, July 10, 2004
Open Gates...7:00am
Time Trials (Round 1/Round 2)

Fast Ford...8:00am/10:30am

Quick Ford...8:30am/11:00am

Nostalgia Ford...10:00am/12:30pm

Street Ford...10:15am/12:45pm
Kids Games...1:00pm-3:00pm
Quick 16 Qualifying...1:00pm & 6:00pm
Showdown Qualifying...1:30pm & 6:15pm
True Street Cruise...2:00pm
Eliminations (F/F, Q/F, N/F, S/F)...2:30pm
True Street Eliminations...4:30pm
Car Show Awards Presentation...5:00pm
Ford Division Mustang Brand Team "King Ford" Feast...6:00pm-8:00pm

Sunday, July 11, 2004
Open Gates...7:00am
Time Trials (Round 1)

Fast Ford/Gallop for the Gold...8:00am

Quick Ford/Gallop for the Gold...8:30am

True Street/Gallop for the Gold...10:00am

Quick 16 Qualifying...10:15am

Nostalgia Ford/Gallop for the Gold...10:45am

Street Ford/Dealership Race/Gallop for the Gold...11:00am
Eliminations Dealership Races...11:15am
Quick 16 Eliminations...12:15pm
Showdown Eliminations...12:30pm
Kids Games...1:00pm-3:00pm
Sportman Eliminations (F/F, Q/F, N/F, S/F)...1:30pm
Car Show Awards Presentation...4:00pm

[MI2QWK4U]

Now, Lidio believes that the most fun we could have is running TRUE STREET. We will get a lot of exposure for our Marauders on the cruise and the runs are quick and over, no spreading 3 or 4 runs over the whole day. This is the class he is running and suggested that the rest of us do the same. Below is the ****zel on True Street:


REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE:

CYLINDER HEADS
Any FFW approved, generally available cylinder heads accepted. Aftermarket cylinder heads permitted. Two or four valve heads permitted on Modular Motor engines. No restrictions on modifications.

CYLINDER BLOCK
Any FFW approved Ford engine block permitted. Any modifications permitted.

INDUCTION SYSTEM
Any induction system permitted.

EXHAUST SYSTEM
Mufflers, suitable for highway use, required. Exhaust must be routed towards the rear or sides of the vehicle. Turbocharged vehicles must have exhaust routed toward the rear and behind the front tires. Tail pipes not required.

ENGINE SETBACK
Permitted, must not touch stock, unmodified firewall.

FUEL
Any generally available gasoline permitted. No refueling permitted during or after the road cruise and/or drag race part of the competition. Fuel supply must be adequate for 30 mile road cruise, three (3) drag strip passes and return to pits.

FUEL SYSTEM
Properly mounted fuel tank or fuel cell required. Front mounted fuel cell permitted, limited to 1-gallon.

RADIATOR
Front mounted radiator required. Water pump and fan may be electrically driven. No external device which in anyway assists in cooling, either after the road cruise or during the drag strip runs, is permitted.

NITROUS OXIDE
Permitted. Must be installed according to manufactures recommendations. Nitrous bottle(s) must be properly vented out of driver's compartment. Nitrous bottle heating elements not permitted, unless controlled by thermostat.

SUPERCHARGERS / TURBOCHARGERS
Single or dual centrifugal supercharger(s) or turbocharger(s) permitted. Single roots style supercharger permitted.


DRIVE TRAIN:

CLUTCH
Clutch release must be manually operated by the driver's foot.

REAR END
Heavy duty unit permitted. Dimensions between axle flanges must maintain stock OEM width.

TRANSMISSION
Any type transmission permitted. Reverse gear mandatory. Any shifting mechanism permitted. Neutral safety switch mandatory for automatic transmissions.


BRAKES & SUSPENSION:

BRAKES
Operational brakes required on all four wheels.

STEERING
Stock or aftermarket steering in the conventional location permitted.

SUSPENSION
Stock type suspension mandatory. Coil-over struts and shocks permitted. Heavy duty upper / lower rear control arms permitted, must bolt to the OEM locations on the chassis and the rear axle housing. Tubular front A-arms permitted. Any type anti sway bar system permitted. Ladder bars not permitted.

WHEELIE BARS
Permitted. Adjustment may not be altered in any way after the road cruise begins.


FRAME:

BALLAST
Permitted. Must be properly mounted. Loose ballast, tools, loose jacks, etc. not permitted.

BUMPERS
Stock or composite duplicates mandatory front and rear, may be molded into the body. Must be original size and shape. AAP approved customizing or front air dam permitted. Rear bumper may be notched or clearanced for wheelie bar installation.

FRAME
Stock OEM front and rear sub-frames required. Sub-frame connectors or reinforcing of frame permitted. Tubular front K-member permitted.

PARACHUTE
Required on any vehicle exceeding 150 MPH during drag strip runs. Must be properly installed according to manufacturer's recommendations. (Parachute re-packing will be discussed at the driver's meeting.)


TIRES & WHEELS:

TIRES & WHEELS
DOT approved and marked tires, front and rear, required during the road cruise and drag strip runs. Tires may not be changed after road cruise. Tire size is limited to what ever tire fits into the stock, unaltered OEM wheel tubs and fender opening. Tire tread may not have less than 1/8" depth tread pattern and may not protrude outside of rear fender area more than one (1) inch. Metal, screw-in valve stems mandatory on all cars running 11.99 or quicker and using tubeless tires.


INTERIOR:

UPHOLSTERY
Approved and upholstered driver's seat required. Passenger seat and rear seat may be removed. No passengers permitted in the vehicle during the road cruise without adequate passenger seating capability. Interior, including dashboard may be modified or lightened if done in a clean, neat manner.


BODY:

BODY
Non approved alterations or customizing to gain an advantage is prohibited. Stock, steel production body shell required. Must maintain original height, width, length and contour. Doors, trunk lid or hatch must be OEM material.

FENDERS
Front and rear fender opening must be the same as stock. Rear fender opening may not be enlarged to accommodate larger tires. Fender flares permitted at the discretion of the FFW tech officials, provided that rear tire width is same as non-flared vehicle tire width.

DOORS
Must be functional and operable from inside and outside. OEM external door handles required.

FIREWALL
Stock OEM firewall mandatory. Any holes must be covered by minimum thickness .032 inch aluminum or .024 inch steel and must completely seal the engine compartment from the driver's compartment.

FLOOR
Stock OEM floor required. Belly pans not permitted. The only approved alterations will be for sub-frame installation and / or FFW approved aluminum or steel cover for fuel cell installation and removable transmission tunnel cover.

GRILLE
Must be stock production grille for body used.

HOOD / SCOOP
Any hood, cowl induction or hood scoop permitted, including composite material. Lift off hood permitted.

SPOILERS
Rear aftermarket spoiler attaching to rear of trunk lid or hatch permitted.

STREET EQUIPMENT
Working headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals, windshield wiper motor (arms and blades optional), and horn required. All vehicles must be self starting at all times prior to and during the road cruise and also the drag strip competition. All items are subject to inspection by tech officials.

WINDSHIELD / WINDOWS
Stock OEM safety glass required. Lexan or plexiglass windows prohibited. On sub 10-second vehicles, windshield and door windows must be clear or no darker than factory OEM tint.


ELECTRICAL:

BATTERY
Maximum of two batteries permitted. No external battery or charging device permitted at any time, either after the road cruise, or during the drag strip runs. An approved ON/OFF switch required for any battery re-location.

DELAY BOXES / DEVICES
Any starting line aid or ET limiter other than line lock, transmission brake or two-step type device prohibited.


SUPPORT GROUP:

FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM
A correctly mounted fire extinguisher is strongly recommended.

TOW VEHICLES
Not permitted at any time during competition or proceeding into the staging lanes.

[MI2QWK4U]

DRIVER:

CREDENTIALS
All vehicles and / or drivers are required to have the following:



Valid driver's license.

Valid vehicle registration, for the vehicle in competition.

Valid license plate(s), for the vehicle in competition. Dealer plates prohibited.

Valid insurance "ID" card or FFW approved proof of insurance. Faxes or letters from insurance companies not acceptable.

VIN numbers for all above documentation must match VIN numbers for vehicle in competition.



DRIVER
All applicable safety equipment and apparel required for the speed and et expected. All driver's are required to have a pen. Information on the tech card must be filled in legibly. Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords magazine and FFW will not be responsible for misspelled or illegible names or vehicle information.

SANCTIONING BODY RULEBOOKS
All participants must be familiar with and abide by all rules, regulations and procedures defined in the appropriate sanctioning body's Official Rulebooks affiliated with the host track (IHRA or NHRA), and also any and all applicable SFI Specs, which are made part of the Rulebook.

DRIVER'S MEETING
A mandatory driver's meeting will be held in the True Street Impound Area prior to the cruise.

PROCEDURES:

TECH PROCEDURE
All participating vehicles will be required to pass a track safety and credentials inspection. True Street participants will park in a designated True Street Impound Area for the tech inspection. No support vehicles, campers, trailers or non True Street participation vehicles will be permitted in this area. After the inspection, it is advised that vehicles remain in this area. All participants in the True Street competition will leave on the road cruise from this designated area. Any competitor (car and/or driver) not in the designated area, for any reason, when the road cruise begins, will be disqualified.

ROAD CRUISE PROCEDURE
The road cruise is limited to vehicles that have passed the tech inspection.

Police escort will be provided. From the time the participants leave the drag strip facility until they return, the police escorts will be in control of the cruise, including the cruise distance. All participants must obey all traffic laws. Recklessness, burnouts, speeding, etc. will not be tolerated and may be grounds for disqualification. Police may issue traffic citations for illegal driving or behavior.

Passengers permitted during road cruise (see UPHOLSTERY). Any support vehicles (i.e. tow vehicles, etc.) are permitted on the road cruise provided they remain behind the True Street participants at all times.

Any vehicle unable to complete the road cruise under it's own power, in the time frame allotted, will be disqualified from further competition. It will not be the responsibility of FFW to find or tow any participant that may suffer a break down during the cruise. It is advised that participants carry a cell phone in order to make arrangements for any required towing.

RETURN / COOL DOWN PROCEDURE
All vehicles will return from the road cruise and assume the same general position in the True Street pit area.

The cool down period will be not less than 30 minutes and will typically be more. Opening the hood for any reason is prohibited and grounds for immediate disqualification. Engines must remain turned off during the cool down period. Repairs or adjustments performed through the hood, scoop or cowl or from underneath the vehicle are prohibited.

Opening the trunk or hatch is permitted for access to nitrous bottles or intercoolers only.

COMPETITION PROCEDURE
When called to the lanes, all trunk or deck lids must be secured until completion of all three passes. In some cases, due to weather or other circumstances, FFW officials may restrict the drag strip runs to only two passes. Driver's only permitted in staging lanes. Crewmembers are not permitted around vehicles at any time in the staging lanes or between rounds of competition, and must remain in the grandstand area (see PARACHUTE). Crewmembers not permitted in the burnout or starting line area. Failure to adhere to the above regulations are grounds for immediate disqualification.

Tire pressure may be checked by the driver in the lanes between rounds. Tire pressure may be lowered, however air may not be added to the tires at any time during the competition.

All vehicles are required to make three (or less, at the discretion of FFW officials) full passes in order to be included in the final computations. All vehicles must run all passes in basically the same running order. Any vehicle holding back or adjusting their run order to gain additional cool down time between rounds will be disqualified. Stopping in the pit area or return road for any reason between rounds is prohibited (see PARACHUTE).

FINAL STANDINGS PROCEDURE
After the passes are completed, the elapsed times will be added up and divided by the number of rounds of competition and an average ET for each competitor will be computed. The results for all qualified participants will be posted at the Fun Ford Weekend trailer the following morning (Sunday) and the Award Ceremony time will be announced. All results will be made by the FFW officials whose decisions will be final.

TRUE STREET BRACKET RACE COMPETITION
At most events, True Street participants will be eligible to enter the True Street Bracket competition on Sunday. This will be for True Street competitors only and will run on a .500 Full Tree, using a dial-in with breakout. Time trials will be provided on Sunday prior to eliminations for contestants to make dial-in test runs. Dial-ins will be the responsibility of the participants. All rules for True Street vehicles will be in effect for this competition. No tire or other changes will be permitted.

[MI2QWK4U]

That should keep Barry busy for a couple days!

[CRUZTAKER]

Alrighty then!!!!

So...for me to join you folks for TRUE STREET, I need only show up at the earliest on Friday say around 1:30 pm to participate through the weekend in that class?

[MikesMerc]

The only thing that'll be happening on Friday is Time Trials. They'll be calling that by class, and I'm pretty sure True Street will have their turn. You'll be able to register as late as Saturday am for TS. Just leave enough time planned for registration and tech inspection.

I'll be hitting the road sometime on Friday morning (hopefully with Dave) and hope to get there by early afternoon at the latest. Enough time to come in, relax, and make a pass or two.

I'm gonna run True Street for sure on Sat. Then depending on how things go I'll stay for Sunday's TS Brackets, or perhaps the car show.

We should probably exchange cell numbers.

[MI2QWK4U]

We should probably exchange cell numbers.


Mike, check your binder, you should have a phone number list for members.

[MI2QWK4U]

If you are going to Norwalk, please indicate so in the poll. Thanks...

[CRUZTAKER]

I will try to get there as early as possible FRIDAY as I need to get my dial straight. The track I run at around here is not the best...it's actually quite bad, so I am still guessing.

Where should I look for you folks, as I have no need to go to the hotel, I will go straight to the track.

[MI2QWK4U]

I will try to get there as early as possible FRIDAY as I need to get my dial straight. The track I run at around here is not the best...it's actually quite bad, so I am still guessing.

Where should I look for you folks, as I have no need to go to the hotel, I will go straight to the track.

I spoke with George today, he said he would be sure to have his people know about directing all the marauders to our corral, so be sure to ask when you come in.

[MI2QWK4U]

No one else going?

[MikesMerc]

Is anyone gonna just make the short drive on Saturday?

Cmon guys, we'll have our own Marauder corral. Norwalk is 10 miles from cedar point. Its not that far:)

[MI2QWK4U]

Hey Mike, I will take any chance to get some seat time at the strip, especially with Lidio there, the whole thing will end up being a big test and tune opportunity to fine tune our rides and sharpen the claws for Indy....

[mpearce]

Hey guys,

I'll definitely be going to Norwalk on Saturday. I have to work through the whole weekend unfortunately, so I'll be calling in sick on Saturday to attend...(cough, cough) I plan on getting there around 8 or 9am Saturday morning. I'm not sure I'll race though seeing as how my best time was a 15.1 bone stock, no mods. But I'll definitely park with you, hang out, bring food, videotape, and help in any way. You all met my dad at the Trilogy open house, so now it's time I met you guys. If anyone needs to get a hold of me for any reason, I'll PM them my phone number upon request. I live local, and will be bringing a big cooler, chairs, etc. So if you guys need anything...floor jack, jack stands, race fuel or something, let me know and I can bring anything you need. Talk to you all soon!

-Mat

[MikesMerc]

Looking forward to meeting you Mat!

And thanks for the offer to bring stuff. I'll be bringing a small cooler, a lawn chair or two, and an easy up tent. If I know that you can also bring a cooler and chairs, I won't have to go nuts trying to over pack. So your offer is MUCH appreciated!

I'll be PMing you and Barry my cell phone number right now.

See you there!

[mpearce]

It will definitely be a pleasure meeting all of you guys as well. Let me know if there is anything else that I can do to make your visit to northeast ohio better. Mike, I have your number, and I will be in touch. See you all then.

-Mat

[CRUZTAKER]

Now this is fun.....:D

http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/data/506/627Norwalk-1-med.jpg

[MI2QWK4U]

All I can say is WOW! what a weekend. You guys missed a good one.

[MikesMerc]

All I can say is WOW! what a weekend. You guys missed a good one.

INDEED!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

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[MarauderMike]

Darn,
I started thinking Friday night I should have went to this one.
Glad to hear you guys had a great time, can't wait to hear the stories!

[CRUZTAKER]

Some pics compliment of Mark (FASTMERC) of Grafton, Ohio.:up:

...are now posted in the gallery under the 'EVENTS' catergory 'FFW NORWALK'.

HERE SOMEWHERE! (http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/showgallery.php/cat/506/page/6/sort/8/perpage/24/password/61e17306dcd7c862b326b74047951a 19)

[FastMerc]

Some pics compliment of Mark (FASTMERC) of Grafton, Ohio.:up:

...are now posted in the gallery under the 'EVENTS' catergory 'FFW NORWALK'.

HERE SOMEWHERE! (http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/showgallery.php/cat/506/page/6/sort/8/perpage/24/password/61e17306dcd7c862b326b74047951a 19) :rock: Hey dude thanks for posting my pics :banana2: By the way the red ford is my dads,we both won awards at the show.Thanks again Barry for posting the pics. :up: