*THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL LX OWNERS IN NORTH AMERICA*
We will have LX's from EVERY LX forum and some that have never been on the forums from across the nation all in Columbus, Ohio on Father's Day weekend. Don't get caught sitting at home wishing you had made plans to attend. If your favorite forum member or vendor is not on the guest list, spread the word, tell them to get registered and make plans to be in Columbus on June 14-15!!!
The Forums
What is everybody else saying about the event? (see below)
2008 LX & Beyond Nationals (Columbus, OH) June 14-15 - LX Forums Modern Mopar Muscle
2008 LX & Beyond Nationals (Columbus, OH) June 14-15 - Dodge Charger Forums
The Safety & Rules Discussion
Discussion Board #1
Discussion Board #2
Discussion Board #3
The Caravans
The LX is a head-turner all by itself, imagine the scene you'll be making as you and your fellow LX owners roll down the highway and into Columbus 10... 20... 30 cars deep!!! Its much more fun to ride out to an event with a group of folks rather than make the trip alone. If you are organizing a caravan to the LX & Beyond Nationals, please let us know so we can add your caravan to the list.
Caravan 1: >
Cincinnati to Columbus, OH
Caravan 2: >
Kansas City to Columbus, OH
Caravan 3: >
Michigan to Columbus, OH
Caravan 4: >
Indiana #1 to Columbus, OH
Caravan 5: >
Indiana #2 to Columbus, OH
Caravan 6: >
Pittsburgh, PA to Columbus, OH
Caravan 7: >
Arizona to Columbus, OH
Caravan 8: >
Washington, DC #1 to Columbus, OH
Caravan 9: >
Washington, DC #2 to Columbus, OH
Caravan 10: >
Tennessee to Columbus, OH
The NHRA requirements (
Updated 3/28/08)
Full Details Here: NHRA.com: 2008 NHRA RULES REVISIONS
13.99 - 12.00 NHRA requires a DOT, SNELL or SFI helmet, etc.
11.49 - 11.00 NHRA legal rollbar
9.99 - 9.00 NHRA certified rollcage; Electrical Shutoff; Neck Collar; NHRA license, etc.
Track Info:
- TRACK ANNOUNCEMENTS CAN BE HEARD ON FM RADIO STATION
88.3
- Air Compressor is on the Pit Side of Tech
- Perfect Light (or reaction time) is .000
- Track is at 900 feet above sea level
- Nitrous Oxide can be filled at Jeg's Racing
The Participant Schedule:------(
Updated 5/21/08 at 10:00am)
Motorsport event delays (i.e. breakdowns, track issues, other problems, human errors, etc.) may occur without notice, & may cause the schedule to be altered on the day of the event. Please follow all track and event rules & regulations, be safe around others, and have lots of fun!!!
FRIDAY - JUNE 13
3:00pm-8:00pm - Hotel Check-In/Pre-Registration/Goodie Bag Pickup
8:00pm-9:15pm - Volunteers Break for Dinner
9:15pm-11:00pm - Pre-Registration/Goodie Bag Pickup (continue)
SATURDAY - JUNE 14
6:02am - Sunrise (Columbus-Local)
7:00am - Volunteers Arrive/Vendor Setup
8:00am - Participant Gates Open/Roll-In
8:15am - Racing Tech Opens (No Tech, No Race!!!)
9:00am - Drivers Safety Meeting for
ALL Race Participants
9:00am - Spectator Gates Open
9:00am - Vendor Midway Opens
9:45am -
5.7 & V6 Bracket Racing - 1st Round of Time Trials
10:30am -
6.1 Bracket Racing - 1st Round of Time Trials
11:00am - Car Show Judging Begins
11:15am -
Quick 16 - 1st Round Qualifying
11:45am - Exhibition Cars Run (Round 1)
12:00pm to 12:30pm - Track Crew (Lunch Break)------
Kids Big Wheel Racing, Vendor's Rides Photo Shoot & Recognition
12:30pm -
5.7 & V6 Bracket Racing - 2nd Round of Time Trials
1:15pm -
6.1 Bracket Racing - 2nd Round of Time Trials
2:00pm -
Quick 16 - 2nd Round Qualifying
2:15pm - Exhibition Cars Run (Round 2)
2:30pm -
5.7 & V6 Bracket Racing - 3rd Round of Time Trials
3:15pm -
6.1 Bracket Racing - 3rd Round of Time Trials
4:00pm -
Quick 16 - 3rd and Final Qualifying Round
4:15pm - Exhibition Cars Run (Round 3)
5:00pm - Awards Presentation for Car Show Participants
5:15pm - FREE PASSES DOWN THE 1/4 FOR ALL CAR SHOW ENTRIES
6:30pm - End of Track Activities
SATURDAY (Night) - JUNE 14
8:00pm to 10:00pm - Festivities at the Headquarters Hotel (TBA)
SUNDAY - JUNE 15
6:02am - Sunrise (Columbus-Local)
7:00am - Volunteers Arrive/Vendor Setup
8:00am - Participants Gates Open/Roll-In
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Car Show Participants (Pay Additional Entry Fee to Enter Bracket Race)***
8:30am - Final Time Trial For All Bracket Race Entries
9:00am - Spectator Gates Open
9:00am - Vendor Midway Opens
9:20am to 9:50am - "Racers for Christ" Worship in the Jeg's Suite on 2nd Floor of the Tower with Chaplains Steve and Sharon Dunn
10:00am -
5.7 & V6 Bracket Racing - Eliminations - Round 1
10:45am -
6.1 Bracket Racing - Eliminations - Round 1
11:30am -
Quick 16 - 1st Round of Eliminations
***All 1st Round Quick 16 Losers (8 Total) Will Be Allowed to Go Back
Into the Bracket Program for FREE. This only happens once and this Class ONLY!!!***
11:45am - Exhibition Cars Run (Round 1)
12:00pm to 12:30pm - Track Crew (Lunch Break)
& Participants Raffle Drawings - (For Pre-Registered Participants ONLY)
12:30pm -
5.7 & V6 Bracket Racing - Eliminations - Round 2
1:15pm -
6.1 Bracket Racing - Eliminations - Round 2
2:00pm -
Quick 16 - 2nd Round of Eliminations
2:15pm - Exhibition Cars Run (Round 2)
2:30pm -
5.7 & V6 Bracket Racing - Eliminations - Round 3
3:00pm -
6.1 Bracket Racing - Eliminations - Round 3
3:30pm -
Quick 16 - 3rd Round of Eliminations
3:45pm - Exhibition Cars Run - Final Pass
4:00pm - Continuing Eliminations until Done . . . . . .
SUGGESTED PACKING LIST:- Digital Camera/Video Camera
- Spare Batteries/Memory Cards/Charger/Cable to unload pictures
- Car wash/detail supplies: Quick Detail Spray, Windshield Cleaner, Towels, etc.
- Proof of insurance, auto registration
- Signage to post on/near your car (first name, screen name, mods, etc.)
- Cooler for cold 'drinks' and snacks
- Canvas/Folding Chairs
- Bottled water
- Food/Snacks/Energy Drinks for the road
- Specialty magazines to share with others
- Notebook w/ pencil for info you may want to write down
- Hand sanitizer
- Ear plugs (drag races will be loud)
- Jumper cables
- Cards/Poker Chips
- Tent/Canopy
- Litter bag
- Cash/Credit Cards
- Radar/Laser Detector
- Medical insurance card (in case of accident)
- Hangover or allergy remedies
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Umbrella
- Laptop to unload/upload digital pictures
- Maps (state/local map/event maps)
- 2-Way radios (you'll spend more on your cell phone bill than an inexpensive set)
- Stuff for kids to play with in case they get bored (no skateboards or bicycles please)
- Drag Racing Items: Long Pants (No synthetic material)
- Drag Racing Items: Closed-Toe Shoes
- Drag Racing Items: Helmet (13.99 or faster)
- If you are near a scheduled service / maintenance, recommend getting it done before you go. Our cars are not likely to break down, but it certainly won't hurt, especially if you are overdue.
- DON'T FORGET TO BRING A CHAIR!
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*THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL LX OWNERS IN NORTH AMERICA*