2009 LX & Beyond Nationals (OH) July 18-19

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Originally Posted by Power Ported Performance

Im calling all vendors out. Our 300 will have the fastest et of the event. Bring the 1000hp cherokees, the 800hp cherokees, the dual power adder lx's, the supercharged challengers, etc. We are not playing this year, time to release the pain. lol. Just kidding, trying to stir something up. Seriously everyone needs to come out. I say all vendors who feel they can compete needs to put up $200 or so and the fastest vendor gets a kick ass trophy thats gets rotated each year to the fastest vendor. Who is up for that? Maybe something like a glass 6.1 Hemi crate engine on a pedelstal. Has to be something nice.

First day of 2009 and the first challenge laid down . . . . . . who is gonna answer the call?

[turbobuckeye]

LX Forums Modern Mopar Muscle

Originally Posted by FlyByU

Im not calling anyone out, waste of time. Last year nobody showed up, cant imagine it being any different this year.

The Northeast is the only region that puts up, the rest just shut up

Anybody out there? . . . . Bueller? . . . . C'mon there has got to be someone other than the Northeast willing to step up . . . .

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Sunday BUMP!!!

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6 MONTHS until the 2009 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS!!!

If you haven't heard already . . . . . . JULY is the new June.

So instead of saying is it June yet, everybody can start saying "IS IT JULY YET?"

SPONSORS

B-N-D AUTOMOTIVE------We are pleased to announce the first sponsor returning for the 2nd year in a row. Those of you that were lucky enough to win drag racing awards last year and the handful that won his product as door prizes will remember Brian Schubert. B-N-D will be in attendance again at their vendor booth with product and answering your questions.

True2Form------We would like to welcome a new sponsor which was responsible for completing last year's extreme makeover car. They picked up the project and like their motto says, have finished it "the way it was made to be." Pictures coming soon!!!......


CARSHOW

We are very happy to announce that this year we have teamed up with THE F4 CHALLENGE judging organization which will be the official sanctioning body for this year's carshow. We had a long conversation with the group's founder and one of the many reasons we chose them was because they focus on quality over quantity. Whether your ride is lightly modified or extreme, make sure you bring your "A" game this year. Learn more about them at: The F4 CHALLENGE. More details to follow......

The show field will be on grass this year, so that means no sitting in the sun and baking your asphalt on the concrete. Bring your tent or pop-up, shine up your ride and be prepared to sit back and enjoy some warm Midwest sunshine and a fun-filled weekend with fellow Modern Mopar Muscle enthusiasts. ALL LX and LC attendees that are not racing will be eligible and judged for awards/trophies in the car show this year. (No, this is not a misprint, I said ALL LX and LC attendees that are not racing will be in the carshow). More details to follow......


HOTEL

HQ Hotel: The Holiday Inn - South Youngstown: All 158 rooms (S/D) until February 28th at the rate of $119.99/per night. Any rooms already booked will be adjusted to reflect the discounted rate. March 1, 2009 - June 15, 2009 the rate will increase to $129.99/per night. Don't wait until the last minute to book these rooms, nearly half of them are already gone.

Secondary Hotel: We have not forgotten about this and working on it. There is still plenty of time, stay tuned......


T-SHIRT

We are looking for a modified Chrysler 300/300C and Dodge Challenger owner that is planning to attend this year and would like to have their vehicle on the Official 2009 Event Shirt. Send turbobuckeye (Anthony) a PM or e-mail for details.


This year we're going to try something a little different and on the 18th of each month we'll hit you with updates on the event. That way everybody knows when to expect to see more info. If you have questions/concerns not answered you know you should see some feedback by the 18th. Some announcements may be too BIG to wait for the 18th, so we might update sooner. Either way keep an eye on the thread. There is a LOT of work going on behind the scenes!

Enjoy the Holiday Weekend!!!

Anthony Carter & Chuck Green
LX & BEYOND NATIONALS
Founders

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Just wanted to post up a quick reminder for everyone to keep an eye on post #1-6 for updates on the event. We will post updates within the thread, but if you happen to miss something and don't want to sift thru 2 pages of conversation then that is the best and quickest way to find what you are looking for. Most of the underlined titles or words are links which will take you to additional info as well. Check them out.

Additionally, anybody that starts a caravan thread please let me know so that I can add it to post #2 and help you round up more people for your caravan group. If you don't see a caravan started for the area you will be departing one then start a thread and you'll have a caravan before you know it.

HOTEL ROOMS - The Holiday Inn - South Youngstown: All 158 rooms (S/D) until February 28th at the rate of $119.99/per night. Any rooms already booked will be adjusted to reflect the discounted rate. March 1, 2009 - June 15, 2009 the rate will increase to $129.99/per night. Don't wait until the last minute to book these rooms, nearly half of them are already gone.

The 18th of each month we'll hit you with updates on the event. That way everybody knows when to expect to see more info. If you have questions/concerns not answered you know you should see some feedback by the 18th. Some announcements may be too BIG to wait for the 18th, so we might update sooner. Keep an eye on the thread!!!

Anthony

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Tentative schedule has been posted. Check it out!

2009 EVENT SCHEDULE

This is not final yet, but we wanted to give everyone an idea of how the schedule is shaping up and also some of the caravan coordinators have been asking so they know when to get here and when they can plan on heading home.

Is it July yet?

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We are very happy to announce 2 more returning sponsors from last year that will be contributing some special goodies to be announced closer to event time (Valued at $300.00 and $150.00). Both of these companies are at the top of their game and hands-down there is nobody that can touch either of them on quality of work or attention to detail. I have been fortunate enough to purchase products from both of them and hopefully many of you have too. If you have never heard of them or seen their work yet then you need to check out their websites and some of the threads on these forums.

I can't tell you how thankful we are to have BILLET TECHNOLOGY and JINA'S EMBROIDERY onboard again as supporting sponsors. Maybe you will be lucky enough to win something from them at the 2009 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS!!!

Thank you BT and Jina's for your continued support and the masterpieces that you have created for all of us.

Anthony
LX NATS
Founder

[turbobuckeye]

This was posted over on the Challenger Forums, but I thought I would share this with all you too.

Originally Posted by Top_Fuel

I haven't been to Quaker City since 1988. They used to host an annual event back in the mid-late 80s called the "Supercar Showdown." It was all stock musclecars competing against each other. It was a huge deal.

Originally Posted by Turbobuckeye

You are correct. The promoter of that very same event was also the founder of the original NMCA (National Muscle Car Association) and he is now the co-promoter of the LX & BEYOND NATIONALS, Chuck Green.

Originally Posted by Top_Fuel

I still have video tapes of the SuperCar Showdown they used to sell...and Chuck is in both of them! I still watch them once or twice a year. It's great to watch these guys hammer on cars that are probably worth too much money to drive now. I may have to make the drive up to Quaker City again. If Chuck is promoting it, I'm sure it will be a top-notch event.

Originally Posted by Turbobuckeye

We look forward to seeing you make your homecoming trip back to Quaker City Raceway. I will be sure to pass on the kind words to Chuck. Thank you!!!

For those of you that don't know. I asked Chuck to help me with the LX NATS not only because he was an LX and Mopar enthusiast but he also had very successfully organized and run racing events for many years long before the LX-platform was born.

You'll never catch him tooting his own horn so I'm gonna give you a little background history on one of the co-founders of the LX NATS. Known to many, he was the person that originally started the NMCA-National Muscle Car Association (1985-1991). During this time as a drag racing enthusiast, promoter, mentor and friend to many he promoted events which were covered in 32 magazines; 17 which were front covers.

Do a google/internet search for "Chuck Green", "Car Craft Magazine", "Super Showdown" and you will see what I'm talking about. Chuck has been around drag racing a long time and continues to help new and upcoming enthusiasts get even better. If you have never drag raced before or just want to pick his brain about how to improve your times I'm sure he would be happy to help anyway he can.

See ya'll in JULY!!!

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A little Valentine's Day love for the carshow folks.

New info has been posted... Dodge Charger Forums - View Single Post - 2009 LX & Beyond Nationals (OH) July 18-19 ...more coming soon!

Car Show Information:

• All winners will be announced on Sunday, July 19th at the Event.
• All facility rules apply and will be enforced by track employees during the event
• F4 CHALLENGE - Judging Criteria and Rules
  • F4 Challenge Classifications
    • Amateur Class - 9 modifications or less
    • Experienced Class - 10 modifications or more
  • F4 Challenge Competition Divisions
    • Amateur Division Award Plaques
    • Experienced Divison Award Plaques
    • Outstanding Club/Team Representation (5 vehicle team minimum)
  • LX & Beyond Nationals Awards
    (DO NOT count toward F4 Challenge National Chase Competition]
    • Vehicle Make Competition
      • Outstanding Overall - Best of Show
      • Outstanding Chrysler 300/300C
      • Outstanding Dodge Challenger
      • Outstanding Dodge Charger
      • Outstanding Dodge Magnum
      • Outstanding Dodge/Chrysler/Plymouth/Jeep (Non-LX/LC)
    • Specialty Awards
      • Outstanding Performance-Themed Vehicle
      • Outstanding Undercarriage
      • Outstanding Interior
      • Outstanding Vinyl Graphics
      • Outstanding Air Brushing
      • Outstanding Engine (visual)
      • Outstanding Paint/Finish
      • Outstanding Body Work
      • Outstanding Female Ride
      • Outstanding Wheel/Tire Combo
    • Audio/Video Award
      • Outstanding Sound Presentation
      • Outstanding ICE (In Car Entertainment)
    • Vehicle Presentation
      • Outstanding (Lighting) Display
    • Club/Team Awards
      • Outstanding Club/Team Participation

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TIME FOR THE 18TH UPDATE:

T-SHIRT:
We are planning to do an official event t-shirt again this year. As we have always done in the past, ONLY forum members/vendors that are planning to attend the event will be eligible to submit pictures to be featured on this year's shirt. Both vendors and forum members are eligible to submit images for entry. We have already selected the Magnum and Charger owners to be featured this year, but we are still looking for entries for a modified Chrysler 300/300C and Dodge Challenger. If you are interested, please PM or e-mail turbobuckeye (Anthony) for details.


GATE FEES:

$100.00 - Racing (Car/Driver) / $60.00 - Car Show (Car/Driver) - - - - - for entire weekend

$10.00 (Per Day) - spectators, passengers and children 13 and over.

We understand the sensitive environment of the economy and for this reason we are NOT taking any registration fees up-front this year from racing and carshow participants. Everyone planning to enter the carshow or racing competitions will pay their entry fees at the gate this year. Chuck and I discussed this prior to the announcement of the 09 event and we are very much looking forward to seeing everyone this year but also did not want to add to any hardships you may be addressing during the early months of 2009. Hopefully, this will allow everyone to plan and save up for the event but also take care of other financial responsibilities that need your attention, as well as complete some knock-out modifications before the event!!!


WHO IS COMING:
We are officially 5 months away from the kickoff of the 2009 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS so we think its time to get the attendee list rolling so everyone can see who is coming, where they're coming from and what they are bringing? Post up in the thread or HERE to get your name added to the attendee list.


Racing Rules and Information:

• All winners will be announced on Sunday, July 19th at the Event.
• All facility rules apply and will be enforced by track employees during the event.
• Drivers must have all the proper safety equipment including apparel designated by the track's sanctioning body.
• Multiple vehicles registered by one person are allowed but there must be a driver for each vehicle. One Car, One Driver!
• Vehicles allowed to race side by side are determined by track rules
• All races will be run on a FULL .500 TREE
  

1. Class Rules for No Limit - Quick 16 Competitions at LX & BEYOND NATIONALS Event (July 18-19, 2009):
   
   • This is a heads-up style drag racing class designed to attract a large variety of late-model Mopar-powered LX- and LC-platform vehicles ONLY
   • Developed for all 2005-newer Chrysler/Dodge-bodied cars using a late-model Mopar-style power plant.
   • All Mopar based engines are allowed.
   • This will be an ALL RUN qualifying format.
   • A Sportsman ladder will determine running order based off Saturday qualifying round.
   • All vehicles MUST pass track sanctioning body rules (IHRA) for ET and speed. Only exceptions are decided by track.
   • All vehicles will get a minimum of two (2) qualifying pass (3 if time allows) on Saturday. That will determine your ladder position by ET and MPH (if we have a tie on ET).
2. Class Rules for Naturally Aspirated - Quick 16 Competitions at LX & BEYOND NATIONALS Event (July 18-19, 2009):
   
   • This is a heads-up style drag racing class designed to attract a large variety of late-model Mopar-powered LX- and LC-platform vehicles ONLY
   • Developed for all 2005-newer Chrysler/Dodge-bodied cars using a late-model Mopar-style power plant.
   • Only late-model Mopar-based engines are allowed.
   • This will be an ALL RUN qualifying format.
   • All vehicles MUST pass track sanctioning body rules (IHRA) for ET and speed. Only exceptions are decided by track.
   • A Sportsman ladder will determine running order based off Saturday qualifying round.
   • All vehicles will get a minimum of two (2) qualifying pass (3 if time allows) on Saturday. That will determine your ladder position by ET and MPH (if we have a tie on ET).
3. Class Rules for No Limit (Other) - Quick 16 Competition at LX & BEYOND NATIONALS Event (July 18-19, 2009):
   
   • This is a heads-up style drag racing class designed to attract a large variety of late-model Mopar-powered vehicles.
   • Open to any year Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Plymouth-bodied car or truck using a Mopar power plant.
   • This will be an ALL RUN qualifying format.
   • All vehicles MUST pass track sanctioning body rules (IHRA) for ET and speed. Only exceptions are decided by track.
   • A Sportsman ladder will determine running order based off Saturday qualifying round.
   • All vehicles will get a minimum of two (2) qualifying pass (3 if time allows) on Saturday. That will determine your ladder position by ET and MPH (if we have a tie on ET).
4. Class Rules for Bracket Racing Competition at LX & BEYOND NATIONALS Event (July 18-19, 2009):
   
   • All vehicles MUST pass track sanctioning body rules (IHRA) for ET and speed. Only exceptions are decided by track.
   • A Sportsman ladder will determine running order based off Saturday qualifying round, closest to dial-in without exceeding.
   • Delay boxes, cross-over boxes, or any "reaction-time related" electronic bracket racing aids prohibited in this class. Throttle stops and all related throttle-stop type accessories prohibited. Trans brake permitted.
   • All vehicles will get a minimum of two (2) qualifying pass (3 if time allows) on Saturday. That will help you select your Dial-In Time or your ET.

CLASS DESIGNATIONS/BRACKET:
Bracket classes are outlined as follows:

A Bracket: 11.49-Quicker
B Bracket: 11.50-12.99
C Bracket: 13.00 - Slower

HEADQUARTERS HOTEL:
There are still a handful of rooms available at the The Official Headquarters Hotel. Don't forget that the $119.99/per night rate is only good for rooms booked by February 28th. After that date, the rate will increase to $129.99/per night which does not seem like a big of a deal but could be a substantial difference for those of you arriving a day earlier and staying for the entire weekend.

STAY TUNED:
More details still coming. A lot of items are in the works that we REALLY want to tell you about but are not ready for print just yet. We will announce more as soon as we get the green light from the parties involved.

Thank you again to everyone for your support and everyone behind the scenes helping to make the 2009 LX NATS possible. Keep bumping those threads, get those caravans organized, encourage those vendors and spread the word because this is going to be a FUN event for EVERYONE this year!!!

Anthony Carter and Chuck Green
LX & BEYOND NATIONALS
Founders