MB_Forever

Calling all South California and North California enthusiasts to meet in the middle: Central California

Famoso Drag Strip is located 1.5 hours north of LA area. The track is well-prepped and was recently renovated in 2005. The track sits at 600 ft elevation, but throughout the month of december, we've been getting DA close to -500 ft

We can probably rent the track for the whole day or even night for $7000 (includes insurance + track prep + security + ambulance, etc......).

How many people would be interested and what days are best for you?

Jakpro1

Just got the callback from the lady at Famoso. Bet that is about right on the price.

She said for 8 cars, it would be 2000$ for first car, then 250$ per car up to max of 8. After that many, we would have to speak to another gentleman about price.

Cars would have pass NHRA specs (pretty easy for our cars) and of course helmets etc.

Only thing I am starting to worry about is how strict they are. If I turn a 10.9, I bet they give me the boot! That would suck.

At Sacto, you could shoot a **** on the starting line and they don't seem to care.

MB_Forever

Hmmmmmmmmmm........ that still sounds kind of expensive

This comes out to $500 / car

We need at least 20 people to drop that down to maybe $350 / car.

By the way, they are not very strict. They don't really care if you run 10s. On the open nights for test and tune, I've seen cars running 6.75 seconds.

Also, that track is VERY fast at night. Temps drop down to 40 degrees and DA drops to -500 to -600 ft

We'll need to talk to that guy and see if we can lower the price a bit

juicee63

anytime..Rick, Tan,Sam,greg,John

would be awesome

lbE55

That explains why the rental fee may be on the high side. Of course, it may also make the trip well worth it.

Jon2007E63P30

Guys, for that kind of money I can guy rear tires that can improve my times at every track. Not sure I am up for $500 or $350.

Only 8 cars seems very restrictive.

Anyway, I will watch the thread.

MB_Forever

Not even Shawn's brand new drag radials worked at Sacramento, the track was just too sh*ty

That 8 car is not a limit, it is only pricing/marketing. If we rent the track for the whole day, we can have as many cars as we want.

I say 20 cars should be able to get many runs from 4 to 12 pm

Bluemax

What dates were you thinking of ?

rarfinancial

Lets get this started!! Where do I send the $$$..
THIS TIME IT'S GONNA HAPPEN Lets set the date and reserve the track. Hell, I'LL put the deposit come on . Ya Mo, Juice,Trez , Greg, Jangy and fellow racers this is the time to break some records.

Jrocket

Im up for a Famoso rental...but if we cant get it for less than $200.00 percar then Im out.200.00 a car is even kinda on the high side.

-1275 at Sac today!!! Damm it son!

SLK55R

I'm not crazy like juice to drive that far for a drag race ...

MB_Forever

Common SLK55R, your car would definately break records at Famoso. It is a well-prepped track, and we'll have it all for ourselves

Jrocket

Bay area to Famoso? Walk in the park! Its all wide open roads with minimal traffic.

MB_Forever

Okay guys, I'm going to aim for either Saturday 12/22/2007 or Saturday 12/29/2007. I am requesting 6:00 pm to 12:00 pm because that is when the DA is about -600 ft . Please add your name on the list if you would like to come and can commit to a deposit once pricing is finalized.

Okay, lets start the list..........

1) juicee63
2) rarfinancial
3) MB_Forever
4) Shawn
5) JRocket

rarfinancial

Way to go Mo, Lets get this going ... WE ARE RACING

AdamG@NorCal

Hey Rick,
I am flying down to SD for this event, pick me up !

MB_Forever

This is not in San Diego, it is in McFarland, near Bakersfield. I can pick you up if you land in Bakersfield

Here is the address:

Auto Club Famoso Raceway
33559 Famoso Rd.
McFarland CA. 93250

AdamG@NorCal

I know Mo, but me and Rick gotta talk on mods...

Thanks for the offer, if anything changes, i'll let you know!

SLK55R

its about a 4 hour drive for me.

I guess my concern is bringing another set of rims ... I don't want to drive down on drag radials.

rarfinancial

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Hey Rick,
I am flying down to SD for this event, pick me up ![/QUOT

Hey Adam, I hear the track is 1.5 hr from L.A. If you are in SD we'll drive up

MB_Forever

Shawn and Josh drove 6.5 hours on drag radials before, once in a life time experience Common man, we need you

MB_Forever

Tan, Sam, Greg, Jangy, where are you guys? Please join us

SLK55R

They don't drive on the drag radials ... they can fit extra rims/tires in thier cars.

BTW I can't even get my drag radials til after the new year. BGF is out of stock and MT hasn't come out with it yet.

gE63

Count me in.

rarfinancial

Hey Mo, When will we know what day? It's 230 miles from me I figure about three hours. I will see if my pit crew can make it. How many are in?
Hey Juicee, here we go again...