I know a lot of folks here may have never heard of the LX & Beyond Nationals. Although its in Ohio, it is open to anybody with an LX that would like to attend. It is primarily an LX event but each year we have opened it up to different Mopar owners. The 2007 event which was host to 100 LX owners, 15 Vipers, 10 SRT4's, 2 Jeep SRT's and a 12-second Dodge Caravan.

If anybody has any questions please let me know. For 2008, we have expanded the 1-day event into a 2-day event which will include a drag race competition and show & shine competition with many prizes. All prizes provided by your favorite forum supporting vendors that you have gotten to know very well over the years. I know it seems like it is so far away but spring will be here again before you know it. This will definitely be one of THE EVENTS to attend in 2008.

Just wanted to share this info in case anybody is interested.:-k

Look forward to seeing all of you!

-Anthony

The Event Schedule:

FRIDAY - JUNE 13
3:00pm - Hotel Check-In/Pre-Registration/Goodie Bag Pickup
6:00pm - Pre-Event Festivities Begin - Location TBA

SATURDAY - JUNE 14
7:00am - Volunteers Arrive/Vendor Setup
8:00am - Participants 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
9:30am - Quick 16 - 1st Round Qualifying
9:45am - Exhibition Cars Run (Round 1)
10:00am - V6 Bracket Racing - 1st Round of Time Trials
10:30am - 5.7 Bracket Racing - 1st Round of Time Trials
11:00am - 6.1 Bracket Racing - 1st Round of Time Trials
11:00am - Car Show Judging Begins
11:30am - Quick 16 - 2nd Round Qualifying
11:45am - Exhibition Cars Run (Round 2)
12:00pm to 12:30pm - Track Crew (Lunch Break)
12:30pm - V6 Bracket Racing - 2nd Round of Time Trials
1:00pm - 5.7 Bracket Racing - 1st Round of Time Trials
1:30pm - 6.1 Bracket Racing - 1st Round of Time Trials
2:00pm - Quick 16 - 3rd and Final Qualifying Round
2:15pm - Exhibition Cars Run (Round 3)
2:30pm - V6 Bracket Racing - 3rd Round of Time Trials
3:00pm - 5.7 Bracket Racing - 3rd Round of Time Trials
3:30pm - 6.1 Bracket Racing - 3rd Round of Time Trials
4:00pm - Awards Presentation for Show & Shine Participants
4:15pm - FREE PASSES DOWN THE 1/4 FOR ALL CAR SHOW ENTRIES
5:00pm - End of Track Activities

SATURDAY (Night) - JUNE 14
7:00pm to 11:00pm - Festivities at the Headquarters Hotel (TBA)

SUNDAY - JUNE 15
7:00am - Volunteers Arrive/Vendor Setup
8:00am - Participants Gates Open/Roll-In
8:30am - Final Time Trial For All Bracket Race Entries /
Car Show Participants (Pay Additional Entry Fee to Enter Bracket Race)
9:00am - Spectator Gates Open
9:00am - Vendor Midway Opens
10:00am - Quick 16 - 1st Round of Eliminations
10:15am - Exhibition Cars Run (Round 1)
10:30am - V6 Bracket Racing - Eliminations - Round 1
11:00am - 5.7 Bracket Racing - Eliminations - Round 1
11:30am - 6.1 Bracket Racing - Eliminations - Round 1
12:00pm to 12:30pm - Track Crew (Lunch Break)
12:30pm - Quick 16 - 2nd Round of Eliminations
12:40pm - Exhibition Cars Run (Round 2)
1:00pm - V6 Bracket Racing - Eliminations - Round 2
1:30pm - 5.7 Bracket Racing - Eliminations - Round 2
2:00pm - 6.1 Bracket Racing - Eliminations - Round 2
2:15pm - Participants Raffle Drawings - MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN
3:00pm - Quick 16 - 3rd Round of Eliminations
3:10pm - Exhibition Cars Run (Round 3)
3:30pm - V6 Bracket Racing - Eliminations - Round 3
3:50pm - 5.7 Bracket Racing - Eliminations - Round 3
4:10pm - 6.1 Bracket Racing - Eliminations - Round 3
4:30pm - Quick 16 - Fastest LX of the U.S. - Final Round
4:45pm - Exhibition Cars Run - Final Pass
5:00pm - Continuing Eliminations until Done . . . . . .

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The Forums
What is everybody else saying about the event? (see below)
Info: http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56094
Info: http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=85268

The Guest List:

OH - turbobuckeye (Paid)
OH - CHERRY (Paid)
OH - Power Ported Performance (Paid)
OH - Creative Induction Systems (Paid)
FL - Billet Technology (Paid)
LA - SOUTHERN HOTROD (Paid)
OH - Modern Horsepower (Paid)
OH - Pedders USA (P)
OH - Backstreet Performance (P)
GA - Vengeance Racing (P)
NJ - Rocksand Racing (P)
FL - Precision Motorsports of Florida (P)
OK - DevilsOwn Alcohol Injection (Paid)
OH - 2001shadowace (Paid+1)-M
PA - swexlin (Paid)-S
MI - Part Deux (Paid+1)-R
OH - Pigman 440 (Paid)-S
OH - OMSRT8 (Paid)-R
MI - skeletonizer (Paid)-R
TN - done (Paid)-S
VA - BrilliantBlackHemi (Paid)-R
WY - Ultimatecarman45 (Paid)-R
IL - ricover (Paid)-R
PA - 702RICHIE (Paid)-S
OH - delosh (Paid)-M
MI - Simans82 (Paid)-S
OH - EricG (Paid+1)-R
WV - BadazBee-423 (Paid+1)-R
OH - InferAl (Paid+1)-R
NY - Hemi31 (Paid)-R
PA - plymouth-truck (Paid+1)-R(using CHERRY's car)
FL - Deafcharger (Paid)-R
OH - WEWSRT8 (Paid)-R
Canada - Daytona # 77 (Paid)-R
AZ - ChargerChick (Paid)-M
OK - Manicmechanic (Paid)-M
OK - KRYPTONITE (Paid)-M
IL - antolod (Paid)-M
IL - AGGOST (Paid)-S
OH - Ron380 (Paid)-R
OH - G-MAC (Paid)-S
OH - Mrs262 (Paid)-M
WV - stealthrider (Paid)-R
OH - grey1 (P)
IL - Ups-Charger (P)
OH - 07TorredHemi (Paid)-S
KY - MrMorgan (Paid)-R
Alaska - Midnightsun300C (Paid+1)-R
IN - XxEnigmaticxX (Paid)-R
FL - Daytona Crazy (Paid)-M
FL - hiDes (P)-M
MI - Pappa John (Paid)-R
AR - DynoBob (Paid)-R
OH - Hemipwr (Paid)-S
MI - radpacv (Paid)-S
NY - Challenger Lover (Paid)-M
FL - Ladybreeanna (Paid)-M
VA - MadDad (Paid)-M
NY - PowerWagon896 (Paid)-R
PA - chance6384 (Paid)-M
OH - danaM (Paid)-R
OH - NAS T MAG (Paid)-S
FL - lou1355 (Paid)-R
IN - spinnercj8 (Paid+1)-S
KS - wickedchargerrt (Paid+1)-S
OH - TTMR (Paid)-R
OH - Tagman (Paid)-S
OH - JimM. (P)-X
PA - 6.1luvr (Paid)-R
OH - 4DEATER (Paid)-R
OH - AeroForce Technology
MI - Tommy Z Design
OH - anorth45503
OH - MagnumRT05 (maybe)
---- HEMIIPOWER
OH - dubya
KY - ping
OH - GB49
OH - HalV48
OH - Mr. Bill
KY - smokey
OH - MidlifeCrisis
OH - rogerdoger
OH - cromagnumman340hp
IL - Motor
OH - marcw
IL - elcobra44
TX - blackcar (maybe)
MI - MatFab/BJB
IL - chargerSRT6
OH - wnorris
PA - kwoody87 (maybe)
KY - eunospeed
OH - SRT8driver (maybe)
OH - deereater
OH - WitchyWndy
OH - allflashnocash
MI - srt8dodgeboy
OH - pmpn8ez
MI - Mackmobile
IN - JMatt
OH - blk6.1
OH - OHIOSRTWGN
MI - HemiChemi (maybe)
WI - DemonSpeed
MD - mrfreeze (maybe)
NV - TBYDaytona40
WI - boomer
IL - FastWagon
OH - SRT/6
VA - CplDaugherty
---- pipsmom (maybe)
MD - FDNY-L107 (maybe)
IL - GEN-X Hemi (maybe)
IN - Dantra (1)
IN - Dantra (2)
MI - 2005 big body
VA - soccerbachelor
DC - Jweezy
NC - NC-SXT
OH - Stampede
OH - Jaybo
OH - Big D
KY - Osofast2
MO - srt8fish
OH - johnny.mac
OH - sublime 781
NY - FlyByU
MI - 04hemipwr
KS - 89carlson
OH - NuclearEric
OH - dybaxter
IL - SublimeDaytona268
IL - HemiPowered5700
VA - Gilgamesh (maybe)
MT - Tio232
IL - HAMMY55 (maybe)
GA - HemiGirl69
VA - DadDeM
IL - Ds300C
OH - mjgmagnum
OH - B&G Banana
OH - hemicharger06 (1)
OH - hemicharger06 (2)
MI - motorcity muscle
VA - Don's magnum
IN - oldschoolhemiguy
---- breeze
---- The better half
OH - Spankis
MI - cleland500
OH - Rodie
OH - CDJDMRJE
NY - mjr5150 (maybe)
TX - NotYet
MD - Motor18
OH - pmpn8ez
OH - hemi orng 4 me
OH - see ya srt8 jeep (maybe)
IN - 08Black3.5SE+
OH - tvshooter
Canada - haas
OH - BobCaldwellChargerR/T
KS - mopar2ya (maybe)
OH - drew06sxt
NY - Big Bob
IL - Super T (maybe)
MI - manny72
PA - Bornagainultimatum
TX - viper3ez
AZ - FactoryD
MI - todd0218 (maybe)
OH - InfernoRed300C
OH - zionspop
MO - mtcraigco
NY - biggz2544
GA - sn8kbit0308 (maybe)
MA - BOSChargerRT
VA - crhemi (maybe)
NY - bklynmag (maybe)
DC - Icewood_Jr
VA - PWC Realtor
NY - nyc_srt8 (maybe)
MD - roswald0511
OH - gungalunge
IN - flyer08
IN - ChargeRonDavinS
MO - metgo (maybe)
NY - srt-hardware (maybe)
IL - SSMAGNUM
OH - see ya srt8 jeep (maybe)
-------------------------prior to 4/1/2008
CA - GS Motorsports (Maybe???)
Canada - HEMISFEAR (Maybe)
NM - 1bad4dr (Maybe)
NM - 8yourM5
TX - CentralTexHemi (maybe)
CA - SanDiegoSRT8
DE - High Horse Performance (Maybe???)
VA - DannyC
OH - ksonny55
NY - Frozen
IN - inmagnum
OH - Ohio Magnum

Welcome to the site, turbobuckeye, I and several other our members are from Ohio. I'm going to move this to a our motorsport section, but we it's SCF policy that offers that interest out members be left open (so nobody else complain about spam!).

I'm pretty sure I've seen that twelve second Dodge Caravan you're talking about, if it's turbocharged.

Oh, and by the way.... go bucks!

Welcome buckeye, you on ColumbusRacing?

Welcome to the site, turbobuckeye, I and several other our members are from Ohio. I'm going to move this to a our motorsport section, but we it's SCF policy that offers that interest out members be left open (so nobody else complain about spam!).

I'm pretty sure I've seen that twelve second Dodge Caravan you're talking about, if it's turbocharged.

Oh, and by the way.... go bucks!

Thank you...I was not sure where to post it. ;)

The turbocharged Caravan belongs to my friend, Chuck Green who is also helping to organize this event. Everybody seems to remember that Caravan for some reason. That's just one of the many turbocharged vehicles that he owns. :)

Welcome buckeye, you on ColumbusRacing?

Hi there!

No I am not on there, never heard of it before. I am more of a carshow guy, my buddy Chuck is the race guy. :D

Ah, well we have lots of meets where everyone gets together and just hangs out. You should check it out man, www.columbusracing.com. It's a real good community.

Ah, well we have lots of meets where everyone gets together and just hangs out. You should check it out man, www.columbusracing.com (http://www.columbusracing.com). It's a real good community.

Thanks for the info. I will have to check it out. :-k

Anthony Carter & Chuck Green are extremely proud to announce the signing of C3 Motorsports (www.c3motors.com) to the 2008 LX & Beyond Nationals. Bill Cochrane, owner of C3 Motorsports and designer of the 2007 Chrysler Design award-winning Charger SRT8 shown at last year’s SEMA convention is coming to Columbus, Ohio to do a LIVE, very unique, both visual and performance makeover on ONE lucky Participant’s car!!!

Example of custom LX done by C3 Motorsports:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/msrugis/fv__MG_4375.jpg

This Extreme LX Makeover prize package will include the following items:
Corsa Catback Performance Exhaust, American Racing Performance Headers, Grip Tuning Body Kit (including mesh inserts), Tommy Z Design Hood, Billet Technology Complete Under the Hood & Interior Dress-Up Kit, Nitrous Express Kit, GSM Intake and Chip (along with custom tune), Throttle Body & Strut Tower Brace, US Wheels (set of 4), Goodyear Tires (set of 4), Eibach Springs, RotorPro Rotors and Roadwire Custom Leather Interior. In addition, C3 Motorsports (www.c3motors.com) will do custom paint; install graphics, tinted tail lights and side markers, halos and interior lighting.

Makeover package is valued at $15,000.00 and it will be done to one lucky pre-registered participant’s vehicle during the weekend of the event. (Pre-registration deadline Apr 30)

Rules:
- Tell Bill Cochrane why you’re LX or someone you know deserves/needs a makeover.
- E-mail Bill Cochrane at bcochrane@c3motors.com
- Submissions MUST be sent via e-mail (NOT accepted in-person)
- MUST be pre-registered before the April 30 deadline
- Eligible vehicles: 2005-newer Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum and Chrysler 300
- MUST be the owner of the vehicle. (NO leased vehicles permitted)
- Car MUST be in running condition.
- Selected participant’s vehicle MUST be released to C3 Motorsports for entire weekend and will be returned on Sunday.
- Deadline for Contest Entries: Wednesday, April 30

Best of Luck!!!
Anthony Carter & Chuck Green

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"Father's Day Weekend"

WHERE
National Trail Raceway (http://nationaltrailraceway.com/apcm/templates/schedule.asp?articleid=647&zoneid=45)
2650 National Road SW, Hebron (Columbus), OH 43025

*THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL LX OWNERS IN NORTH AMERICA*
2005-newer Dodge Magnum, Chrysler 300/300C, Dodge Charger
Special Guests: Dodge Challenger SRT8 and Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

Media Coverage by MOPAR ACTION Magazine (http://www.moparaction.com/)
Media Coverage by MOPAR MUSCLE Magazine (http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/index.html)

Special thanks to our generous sponsors for helping make the Inaugural LX & Beyond Nationals possible: Goodyear Tires-USA, Pedders-USA, Wiseco Performance Products, SparkPlugs.com, Nitrous Express, Billet Technology, Southern Hotrod, Modern Horsepower, Backstreet Performance, Randy V. Moore Petroleum Distribution and presenters Power Ported Performance and Creative Induction Systems.

The festival is also being supported by Mickey Thompson Tires, DevilsOwn Alcohol Injection, Magnaflow Performance Exhaust, Advanced Automotive Concepts, COMP Cams, Gardner Westcott Co., Zoomers Exhaust, Maryland Speed, AeroForce Technology, Rocksand Racing, Vengeance Racing, Precision Motorsports of Florida, Jina's Sew Simple Embroidery, The City of Gahanna Police Department, Licking County Visitors Bureau, Summit Racing Equipment, Polaris Mall, and OldRide.com

2008 EXTREME LX MAKEOVER CONTEST
- Hosted by C3 Motorsports -
Click Here for Details (http://sportscarforums.com/post/732242-nr8.html)

DENNIS CORSO TOP FUEL DRAGSTER - SATURDAY ONLY
- Powered by a Donovan HEMI -
Click Here for Details (http://www.denniscorso.com/raceteam.php)

KID'S BIG WHEEL DRAG RACING - SATURDAY ONLY
- Details Coming Soon -

PORTABLE DYNO - AVAILABLE ALL WEEKEND
- Provided by Backstreet Performance -
Cost: $75 for 3 Pulls

DRAG RACE COMPETITION
- Lane Choice Given to Lowest Entry Number -
V6 Class Bracket Race, 5.7 Class Bracket Race, 6.1 Class Bracket Race
"Fastest LX in the U.S." - Quick 16 Competition
No New Entries on Sunday

SHOW & SHINE COMPETITION - SATURDAY ONLY
- Fire Extinguisher Required -
Best of Show Magnum - Best of Show 300 - Best of Show Charger
Top 5 Original Cars - Top 5 Modified Cars
Best Engine (Visual) - Best Exterior (Paint/Finish/Graphics)
Car Show Rules

EXHIBITION RACING - ALL WEEKEND
1968 Pro Street Charger 452, 1983 Shelby Charger, 2004 Dodge HEMI 4x4 Truck,
2005 Cadillac CTS-V, 2005 AMG Mercedes Benz E55, 2008 Audi RS4,
and many more vendor rides yet to be announced!!!

Vendor Requests - Contact us via PM or e-mail

Questions? Questions! Questions?
Send e-mail to centralohiolx@hotmail.com
PM "turbobuckeye" - Anthony
PM "CHERRY" - Chuck

REGISTRATION
- Entry Form Attachment at Bottom of this Post -
- Pre-registration closes: April 30, 2008
- PayPal Entry Fees send to centralohiolx@hotmail.com (Include $5 FEE)
* Must pre-register to be eligble for door prizes and giveaways!!! *

Spectators Please Note:
- There is a $10 per person gate fee to enter the event area of National Trail Raceway. Children 15 & under, gate fee is FREE when accompanied by an adult. Gate fee MUST be paid at the entrance.
- Spectators MUST park in the spectator lot. -NO EXCEPTIONS-

Participant Info:
- Car Show entries also Drag Racing, will be unable to run Saturday until ALL judging completed.
- FREE runs down the 1/4 mile on Saturday for Car Show entries not competing in race competition.
- Parking provided on the vendor/midway side of the track.
- Additional Passengers $10 Per Day (Age 16 and older)

2-Day Entry
Drag Racing + Car Show + M&G - $50 (Covers Both Days) - Car/Driver
Car Show + M&G - $40 (Covers Both Days) - Car/Driver
Meet & Greet Only - $30 (Covers Both Days) - Car/Driver

1-Day Entry
Drag Race + Car Show + M&G - Saturday Only - $50 - Car/Driver
Car Show + M&G Saturday Only - $30 - Car/Driver
Meet & Greet I - Saturday Only - $20 - Car/Driver
Meet & Greet II - Sunday Only - $10 - Car/Driver

Headquarters Hotel
The Wingate Inn - Polaris (http://www.wingateinns.com/Wingate/control/Booking/check_avail?brandCode=WG,WY&searchWithinMiles=25&areaType=1&destination=Columbus&stateName=Ohio&state=OH&countryName=United%20States&country=US&checkInDate=01/30&numberAdults=1&numberRooms=1&checkOutDate=01/31&numberChildren=0&rateName=Best%20Avail&rate=000&variant=&id=07777&propBrandId=WG&force_nostay=false)
-LIMITED AVAILABILITY-
8505 Pulsar Place, Columbus, OH 43240
Group Code: LXBY, Rate: $85.00 S/D
(614) 844-5888

Additional Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn - Polaris (http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=CMHCPGI)
8535 Lyra Drive, Columbus, OH 43240
Group Code: ACG, Rate: $99.00 S/D (Thursday);
$90.00 S/D - (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
(614) 846-8884

We recommend calling the hotels directly versus using the 1-800 number or booking online because the actual hotel knows the group better than the national number or online system.
Anybody that does not need a double room, please leave for the folks that do. They are all the same price and you actually have more room in the King vs. the Double Bed rooms. Also, many of the King rooms have a sofa with a pull-out bed in it.
There are many room variations at BOTH locations, ask them what is available for each night of stay for the number of people you are bringing.

The Winner's Circle:
Show Award: Charger - FULL underhood package from Billet Technology
Show Award: Magnum - FULL underhood package from Billet Technology
Show Award: 300 - FULL underhood package from Billet Technology
V-6 Bracket Champion - 1 FULL Set Goodyear Eagle Tires
V-6 Bracket Runner-Up - $100 Gift Certificate COMP Cams and $100 Gift Certificate Gardner-Westcott
V-6 Bracket Semi-Finalists - Engraved Plaques
Door Prizes - One Pair (2) Mickey Thompson Drag Radials, $100 Gift Certificate COMP Cams, 1 FULL Set (8) Forged Pistons and Rings, $125 Pre-Paid BP Gas Card...
Much more info to follow......

Bring DAD and the rest of the family for the weekend and have some fun!!! Plenty for the entire family to enjoy.

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 Safety & Rules Discussion
Discussion Board #1 (http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71880)
Discussion Board #2 (http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=107678)

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 (http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1204062#post1204062)
Caravan 2: > Kansas City to Columbus, OH (http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=1036160)
Caravan 3: > Michigan to Columbus, OH (http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64746)
Caravan 4: > Indiana #1 to Columbus, OH (http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=104951)
Caravan 5: > Indiana #2 to Columbus, OH (http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69765)
Caravan 6: > Pittsburgh, PA to Columbus, OH (http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68312)
Caravan 7: > Arizona to Columbus, OH (http://lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=109490)
Caravan 8: >Washington, DC #1 to Columbus, OH (http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=110739)
Caravan 9: > Washington, DC #2 to Columbus, OH (http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73987)
Caravan 10: > Tennessee to Columbus, OH (http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74005)

The NHRA requirements (Updated 3/28/08)
Full Details Here: http://www.nhra.com/content/general.asp?articleid=17519

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.

The Participant Schedule:
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 - Continue Pre-Registration/Goodie Bag Pickup

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

9:30am - Quick 16 - 1st Round Qualifying
9:45am - Exhibition Cars Run (Round 1)
10:00am - V6 Bracket Racing - 1st Round of Time Trials
10:30am - 5.7 Bracket Racing - 1st Round of Time Trials
11:00am - 6.1 Bracket Racing - 1st Round of Time Trials

11:00am - Car Show Judging Begins

11:30am - Quick 16 - 2nd Round Qualifying
11:45am - Exhibition Cars Run (Round 2)

12:00pm to 12:30pm - Track Crew (Lunch Break)

12:00pm to 12:30pm - Kids Big Wheel Racing, Vendor's Rides Photo Shoot & Recognition

12:30pm - V6 Bracket Racing - 2nd Round of Time Trials
1:00pm - 5.7 Bracket Racing - 2nd Round of Time Trials
1:30pm - 6.1 Bracket Racing - 2nd Round of Time Trials

2:00pm - Quick 16 - 3rd and Final Qualifying Round
2:15pm - Exhibition Cars Run (Round 3)
2:30pm - V6 Bracket Racing - 3rd Round of Time Trials
3:00pm - 5.7 Bracket Racing - 3rd Round of Time Trials
3:30pm - 6.1 Bracket Racing - 3rd Round of Time Trials

4:00pm - Awards Presentation for Show & Shine Participants
4:15pm - FREE PASSES DOWN THE 1/4 FOR ALL CAR SHOW ENTRIES
5:00pm - 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

8:30am to 9:30am One Final Time Trial For All Bracket Race Entries /
Car Show Participants (Pay Additional Entry Fee to Enter Bracket Race)

9:00am - Spectator Gates Open
9:00am - Vendor Midway Opens
9:45am - Clear ALL Staging Lanes - Prep for Eliminations
9:50am - Line Up Cars in Their Assigned Lanes
9:58am - Play the NATIONAL ANTHEM

10:00am - Quick 16 - 1st Round of Eliminations
[All 1st Rd 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!!!

10:15am - Exhibition Cars Run (Round 1)
10:30am - V6 Bracket Racing - Eliminations - Round 1
11:00am - 5.7 Bracket Racing - Eliminations - Round 1
11:30am - 6.1 Bracket Racing - Eliminations - Round 1

12:00pm to 12:30pm - Track Crew (Lunch Break)

12:30pm - Quick 16 - 2nd Round of Eliminations
12:40pm - Exhibition Cars Run (Round 2)
1:00pm - V6 Bracket Racing - Eliminations - Round 2
1:30pm - 5.7 Bracket Racing - Eliminations - Round 2
2:00pm - 6.1 Bracket Racing - Eliminations - Round 2

2:15pm - Participants Raffle Drawings - MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED BY APRIL 30 TO WIN

3:00pm - Quick 16 - 3rd Round of Eliminations
3:10pm - Exhibition Cars Run (Round 3)
3:30pm - V6 Bracket Racing - Eliminations - Round 3
3:50pm - 5.7 Bracket Racing - Eliminations - Round 3
4:10pm - 6.1 Bracket Racing - Eliminations - Round 3
4:30pm - Quick 16 - Fastest LX of the U.S. - Final Round
4:45pm - Exhibition Cars Run - Final Pass
5:00pm - 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!

*THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL LX OWNERS IN NORTH AMERICA*

*THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL LX OWNERS IN NORTH AMERICA*

The Buzz
>>> Why not have ALL Go-Fast Vendors show up and run?!? #1 (http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=110994)
>>> Why not have ALL Go-Fast Vendors show up and run?!? #2 (http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74197)
>>> Jeep SRT8's will be represented in Columbus? (http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13416)
>>> New England Mopar Club represented in Columbus, Ohio? (http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=110994)
>>> Mid-Atlantic #1 will be represented in Columbus? (http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=106664)
>>> Mid-Atlantic #2 will be represented in Columbus? (http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71064)
>>> New England #1 will be represented in Columbus? (http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=106665)
>>> New England #2 will be represented in Columbus? (http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71062)
>>> Southeastern #1 will be represented in Columbus? (http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69333)
>>> Southeastern #2 will be represented in Columbus? (http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=104023)

The Guest List:

OH - turbobuckeye (Paid)
OH - CHERRY (Paid)
OH - Power Ported Performance (Paid)
OH - Creative Induction Systems (Paid)
AZ - C3 Motorsports (Paid)
OH - Pedders USA (Paid)
FL - Billet Technology (Paid)
LA - SOUTHERN HOTROD (Paid)
OH - Modern Horsepower (Paid)
OH - Backstreet Performance (Paid)
GA - Vengeance Racing (Paid)
NJ - Rocksand Racing (Paid)
FL - Precision Motorsports of Florida (Paid)
OK - DevilsOwn Alcohol Injection (Paid)
MI - Tommy Z Design (Paid)
OH - AeroForce Technology (Paid)
OH - 2001shadowace (Paid+1)-M
PA - swexlin (Paid)-S
MI - Part Deux (Paid+1)-R
OH - Pigman 440 (Paid)-S
OH - OMSRT8 (Paid)-R
MI - skeletonizer (Paid)-R
TN - done (Paid)-R
VA - BrilliantBlackHemi (Paid)-R
WY - Ultimatecarman45 (Paid)-R
IL - ricover (Paid)-R
PA - 702RICHIE (Paid)-S
OH - delosh (Paid)-M
MI - Simans82 (Paid)-S
OH - EricG (Paid+1)-R
WV - BadazBee-423 (Paid+1)-R
OH - InferAl (Paid+1)-R
NY - Hemi31 (Paid)-R
PA - plymouth-truck (Paid+1)-R(using CHERRY's car)
FL - Deafcharger (Paid)-R
OH - WEWSRT8 (Paid)-R
Canada - Daytona # 77 (Paid.5)-S
AZ - ChargerChick (Paid)-M
OK - Manicmechanic (Paid)-M
OK - KRYPTONITE (Paid)-M
IL - antolod (Paid)-M
IL - AGGOST (Paid)-S
OH - Ron380 (Paid)-R
OH - G-MAC (Paid)-S
OH - Mrs262 (Paid)-M
WV - stealthrider (Paid)-R
OH - grey1 (P)
IL - Ups-Charger (P)
OH - 07TorredHemi (Paid)-S
KY - MrMorgan (Paid)-R
Alaska - Midnightsun300C (Paid+1)-R
IN - XxEnigmaticxX (Paid)-R
FL - Daytona Crazy (Paid)-M
FL - hiDes (P)-M
MI - Pappa John (Paid)-R
AR - DynoBob (Paid)-R
OH - Hemipwr (Paid)-S
MI - radpacv (Paid)-S
NY - Challenger Lover (Paid)-M
FL - Ladybreeanna (Paid)-M
VA - MadDad (Paid)-M
NY - PowerWagon896 (Paid)-R
PA - chance6384 (Paid)-M
OH - danaM (Paid)-R
OH - NAS T MAG (Paid)-S
FL - lou1355 (Paid)-R
IN - spinnercj8 (Paid+1)-S
KS - wickedchargerrt (Paid+1)-S
OH - TTMR (Paid)-R
OH - Tagman (Paid)-S
OH - JimM. (Paid)-X
PA - 6.1luvr (Paid)-R
OH - 4DEATER (Paid)-R
MA - BOSChargerRT (Paid+1)-S
NY - FlyByU (Paid)-R
IL - Ds300C (Paid)-S
OH - blk6.1 (Paid+1)-R
OH - rogerdoger (Paid)-S
IN - fgleloup (Paid)-R
OH - srt8_hmi (Paid)-M
IL - Scarbs (Paid)-R
NY - Forum ID Not Included??? (Paid)-R
OH - Big D (Paid)-R
WV - GoofyTimL (Paid)-R
MI - 04hemipwr (Paid+1)-X.5
IN - Dantra (1) (Paid)-R
IN - Dantra (2) (Paid)-R
VA - Don's magnum (Paid+1)-R
NE - Knarley (Paid+3)-S
OH - Inferno06RT (Paid)-S
MI - MrMopar (Paid)-S
NH - nhdave (Paid)-R
OH - Ohio Magnum (Paid)-M
IL - Forum ID Not Included??? (Paid)-S
OH - cromagnumman425 (Paid)-S
OH - anorth45503
OH - MagnumRT05 (maybe)
---- HEMIIPOWER
OH - dubya
KY - ping
OH - GB49
OH - HalV48
OH - Mr. Bill
KY - smokey
OH - MidlifeCrisis
IL - Motor
OH - marcw
IL - elcobra44
TX - blackcar (maybe)
MI - MatFab/BJB
IL - chargerSRT6
OH - wnorris
PA - kwoody87 (maybe)
OH - SRT8driver (maybe)
OH - deereater
OH - WitchyWndy
OH - allflashnocash
MI - srt8dodgeboy
OH - pmpn8ez
MI - Mackmobile
IN - JMatt
OH - OHIOSRTWGN
MI - HemiChemi (maybe)
WI - DemonSpeed
MD - mrfreeze (maybe)
NV - TBYDaytona40
WI - boomer
IL - FastWagon
OH - SRT/6
VA - CplDaugherty
---- pipsmom (maybe)
MD - FDNY-L107 (maybe)
IL - GEN-X Hemi (maybe)
MI - 2005 big body
VA - soccerbachelor
DC - Jweezy
NC - NC-SXT (Paid+1)-S
OH - Stampede
OH - Jaybo
KY - Osofast2
MO - srt8fish
OH - johnny.mac
OH - sublime 781
KS - 89carlson
OH - NuclearEric
OH - dybaxter
IL - SublimeDaytona268
IL - HemiPowered5700
VA - Gilgamesh (maybe)
MT - Tio232
IL - HAMMY55 (maybe)
GA - HemiGirl69
OH - mjgmagnum
OH - B&G Banana
OH - hemicharger06 (1)
OH - hemicharger06 (2)
MI - motorcity muscle
IN - oldschoolhemiguy
---- breeze
---- The better half
OH - Spankis
MI - cleland500
OH - CDJDMRJE
NY - mjr5150 (maybe)
TX - NotYet
MD - Motor18
OH - pmpn8ez
OH - hemi orng 4 me
OH - see ya srt8 jeep (maybe)
IN - 08Black3.5SE+
OH - tvshooter
Canada - haas
OH - BobCaldwellChargerR/T
KS - mopar2ya (maybe)
OH - drew06sxt
NY - Big Bob
IL - Super T (maybe)
MI - manny72
PA - Bornagainultimatum
TX - viper3ez
AZ - FactoryD
MI - todd0218 (maybe)
OH - InfernoRed300C
OH - zionspop
MO - mtcraigco
NY - biggz2544
GA - sn8kbit0308 (maybe)
VA - crhemi (maybe)
NY - bklynmag (maybe)
DC - Icewood_Jr
VA - PWC Realtor
NY - nyc_srt8 (maybe)
MD - roswald0511
OH - gungalunge
IN - flyer08
IN - ChargeRonDavinS
MO - metgo (maybe)
NY - srt-hardware (maybe)
IL - SSMAGNUM
OH - see ya srt8 jeep (maybe)
CA - GS Motorsports (Maybe???)
Canada - HEMISFEAR (Maybe)
NM - 1bad4dr (Maybe)
NM - 8yourM5
TX - CentralTexHemi (maybe)
CA - SanDiegoSRT8
DE - High Horse Performance (Maybe???)
VA - DannyC
OH - ksonny55
NY - Frozen
IN - inmagnum
TN - TheBeej418
MI - crazylikeacharger (maybe)
IL - CMJ Performance
PA - PimpLay2
CT - jmatiasjr (Paid)-M
CA - Cam (Paid)-R
CT - CTCRUZER (Paid)

*THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL LX OWNERS IN NORTH AMERICA*

Time to BUMP this back to the top.

Print out the form at the bottom of post #1, fill it out, sign it,
get your entry fee in the mail or PayPal (centralohiolx@hotmail.com)
Registration accepted until May 17.

***Pre-registration for door prizes is CLOSED***
***Participant gate fee will increase $10 on day of event***
*Additional passengers and spectators will remain at $10*

We will be mailing out confirmation packages to everyone pre-registered which is the reason why we have to close registration on May 17 to allow enough time for US Mail to deliver to you before the event.
This will make check-in at the event very smooth.

Check posts #9-10-11 on main thread for updates. You don't want to miss out on this one!!! :)

***NATIONAL MEET & GREET FOR ALL LX OWNERS***
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb181/turbobuckeye_ohio/Bannersig2.jpg
"Father's Day Weekend"

WHERE
National Trail Raceway (http://nationaltrailraceway.com/apcm/templates/schedule.asp?articleid=647&zoneid=45)
2650 National Road SW, Hebron (Columbus), OH 43025

*THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL LX OWNERS IN NORTH AMERICA*
2005-newer Dodge Magnum, Chrysler 300/300C, Dodge Charger
Special Guests: Dodge Challenger SRT8 and Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

PRESENTED BY
POWER PORTED PERFORMANCE & CREATIVE INDUCTION SYSTEMS

Media Coverage by MOPAR ACTION Magazine (http://www.moparaction.com/)
Media Coverage by MOPAR MUSCLE Magazine (http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/index.html)

Special thanks to our generous sponsors for helping make the Inaugural LX & Beyond Nationals possible:
C3 Motorsports & TommyZ Design, DevilsOwn Alcohol Injection, Wiseco Pistons, Goodyear Tires-USA, Pedders-USA, Billet Technology, Late Model Speed, SparkPlugs.com, B-N-D Automotive, Corsa Performance Exhaust, Randy V. Moore Petroleum Distribution, Modern Horsepower, Mike Ward Racing, Mickey Thompson Tires, American Racing Headers, Nitrous Express, DiabloSport, Magnaflow Performance Exhaust, Southern Hotrod, and Speedfactory Cars.

The festival is also being supported by Ultimate Pedals, Team Xenon, Zoomers Exhaust, Advanced Automotive Concepts, Meguiar's, SRT Track Experience, COMP Cams, Precision Torque, AeroForce Technology, Arrington Engines, Gardner-Westcott Co., Hammer Automotive, Redfox Racing, Maryland Speed, Jina's Sew Simple Embroidery, Ridergraphix, Griot's Garage, Coker Tire, Whats News NX Video, Keen's Body Shop - Columbus, Roadwire Leather Interiors, Katzkin Leather Interiors, GS Motorsports, Backstreet Performance, JEG's Racing, Summit Racing Equipment, Mother's Car Care, The City of Gahanna Police Department, OldRide.com, Vengeance Racing, Rocksand Racing, Precision Motorsports of Florida, Licking County Visitors Bureau, and Polaris Mall.

2008 EXTREME LX MAKEOVER CONTEST
- Hosted by C3 Motorsports & TommyZ Design -
Modern Horsepower & Mike Ward Racing - "Home of the Extreme Makeover"
Click Here for Details (http://www.lxforums.com/board/showpost.php?p=1509725&postcount=426)

DENNIS CORSO TOP FUEL DRAGSTER - SATURDAY ONLY
- Powered by a Donovan HEMI -
Click Here for Details (http://www.denniscorso.com/raceteam.php)

CASUAL CRUISERS CAR CLUB
Thank You for the Event Assistance

KID'S BIG WHEEL DRAG RACING - SATURDAY ONLY
- Sponsored by Power Ported Performance -
Details Coming Soon!!! (http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=114089)

DODGE CHARGER POLICE CAR DISPLAY
- Compliments of The City of Gahanna Police Department -

PORTABLE DYNO - AVAILABLE ALL WEEKEND
- Provided by Backstreet Performance -
Cost: $75 for 3 Pulls
Click Here for Tuning Details (http://www.lxforums.com/board/showpost.php?p=1553985&postcount=535)

DRAG RACE COMPETITION
- Lane Choice Given to Lowest Entry Number -
Combo V6 and 5.7 Class Bracket Race, 6.1 Class Bracket Race
"Fastest LX in the U.S." - Quick 16 Competition

SHOW & SHINE COMPETITION - SATURDAY ONLY
Best of Show Magnum - Best of Show 300 - Best of Show Charger
Top 5 Original Cars - Top 5 Modified Cars
Best Engine (Visual) - Best Exterior (Paint/Finish/Graphics)
Click Here for Car Show Details (http://www.lxforums.com/board/showpost.php?p=1562134&postcount=544)

EXHIBITION RACING - ALL WEEKEND
2006 Chrysler 300C SRT8 w/426 Stroker from Power Ported Performance,
2006 Chrysler 300C Turbo from Creative Induction Systems,
2007 Dodge Charger SRT8 from Power Ported Performance,
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 w/ 426 Stroker from Power Ported Performance,
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 (w/ Nitrous) from Modern Horsepower,
2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 w/ 426 Stroker from Late Model Speed,
2007 Dodge Charger SRT8 w/ Supercharger from Late Model Speed,
2007 Dodge Charger SRT8 from Southern Hotrod,
2006 Chrysler 300C SRT8 (w/ Nitrous) from Southern Hotrod,
2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 from Speedfactory Cars,
2006 Chrysler 300C SRT8 Twin Turbo from Aeroforce Technology,

Dennis Corso's Top Fuel Dragster, 1968 Dodge Charger Pro Street 440 Auto,
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 426 HEMI 4-Spd (#'s Matching w/ ONLY 17K Miles),
1983 Shelby Charger Turbo (w/ Nitrous), 1986 Dodge Omni GLHT Turbo 5-Spd,
2004 Dodge 4x4 Truck 392 HEMI, 2005 Mercedes Benz E55 AMG,
2005 Cadillac CTS-V V8 6-spd, 2007 Audi RS4 V8 6-spd (420hp)
and many more rides yet to be announced!!!

Vendor Requests - Contact us via PM or e-mail

COMPETITION AWARDS AND PRIZE LIST
Drag Race, Car Show, Door Prizes
Click Here for Details (http://www.lxforums.com/board/showpost.php?p=1582026&postcount=595)

OFFICIAL EVENT T-SHIRT
Click Here for Details (http://www.lxforums.com/board/showpost.php?p=1572740&postcount=577)

Questions? Questions! Questions?
Send e-mail to centralohiolx@hotmail.com
PM "turbobuckeye" - Anthony Carter

REGISTRATION
- Entry Form Attachment at Bottom of this Post -
- Pre-Registration closes: May 17, 2008
- PayPal Entry Fees send to centralohiolx@hotmail.com (Include $5 FEE)
* Must pre-register by April 30 to be eligble for door prizes and giveaways!!! *
- After pre-registration deadline you can still REGISTER AT THE GATE.
- NO Charge for Parking!!!

Spectators Please Note:
- There is a $10 per person gate fee to enter the event area of National Trail Raceway. Children 15 & under, gate fee is FREE when accompanied by an adult. Gate fee MUST be paid at the entrance.
- Saturday M&G and Car Show participants will be allowed to park in same preferred parking spaces on Sunday!!!
- ALL other spectators MUST park in the spectator lot.

ALL GATE FEES INCLUDE CAR/DRIVER ONLY
-ONLY CASH ACCEPTED AT HOTEL/GATE -
Drag Racing (Same Fee for 1 or 2 Day Entry) ($60 at Hotel/Gate)
Car Show Saturday + Spectator Sunday ($50 at Hotel/Gate)
Meet & Greet Saturday + Spectator Sunday ($40 at Hotel/Gate)
Car Show - Saturday ONLY Attendance ($40 at Hotel/Gate)
Meet & Greet - Saturday ONLY Attendance ($30 at Hotel/Gate)
(There is NO M&G or Car Show on Sunday)
$10 Saturday Spectators - $10 Sunday Spectators
All Additional Passengers $10 Per Day (Age 16 and older)

Headquarters Hotel
The Wingate Inn - Polaris (http://www.wingateinns.com/Wingate/control/Booking/check_avail?brandCode=WG,WY&searchWithinMiles=25&areaType=1&destination=Columbus&stateName=Ohio&state=OH&countryName=United%20States&country=US&checkInDate=01/30&numberAdults=1&numberRooms=1&checkOutDate=01/31&numberChildren=0&rateName=Best%20Avail&rate=000&variant=&id=07777&propBrandId=WG&force_nostay=false)
-LIMITED AVAILABILITY-
8505 Pulsar Place, Columbus, OH 43240
Group Code: LXBY, Rate: $85.00 S/D
(614) 844-5888

Additional Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn - Polaris (http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=CMHCPGI)
8535 Lyra Drive, Columbus, OH 43240
Group Code: ACG, Rate: $99.00 S/D (Thursday);
$90.00 S/D - (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
(614) 846-8884

We recommend calling the hotels directly versus using the 1-800 number or booking online because the actual hotel knows the group better than the national number or online system.
Anybody that does not need a double room, please leave for the folks that do. They are all the same price and you actually have more room in the King vs. the Double Bed rooms. Also, many of the King rooms have a sofa with a pull-out bed in it.
There are many room variations at BOTH locations, ask them what is available for each night of stay for the number of people you are bringing.

Bring DAD and the rest of the family for the weekend and have some fun!!! Plenty for the entire family to enjoy.

*THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL LX OWNERS IN NORTH AMERICA*

*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 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.

Driving Directions and Advisories<<<CLICK HERE (http://www.lxforums.com/board/showpost.php?p=1594597&postcount=643)

Caravan 1: > Cincinnati to Columbus, OH (http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1204062#post1204062)
Caravan 2: > Kansas City to Columbus, OH (http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=1036160)
Caravan 3: > Michigan to Columbus, OH (http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64746)
Caravan 4: > Indiana #1 to Columbus, OH (http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=104951)
Caravan 5: > Indiana #2 to Columbus, OH (http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69765)
Caravan 6: > Pittsburgh, PA to Columbus, OH (http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68312)
Caravan 7: > Arizona to Columbus, OH (http://lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=109490)
Caravan 8: >Washington, DC #1 to Columbus, OH (http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=110739)
Caravan 9: > Washington, DC #2 to Columbus, OH (http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73987)
Caravan 10: > Tennessee to Columbus, OH (http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74005)
Caravan 11: > I-70E to Columbus, OH (http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77808)
Caravan 12: > I-70W to Columbus, OH (http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75937&highlight=nationals+ohio)

The NHRA requirements (Updated 3/28/08)
Full Details Here: http://www.nhra.com/content/general.asp?articleid=17519

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
***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!

The 2008 Pix and Video Thread
Link #1 - http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?p=1498418&posted=1#post1498418
Link #2 - http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73414

*THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL LX OWNERS IN NORTH AMERICA*

Wow, what a weekend for the LX community!!!

We want to thank each and every one of you for coming to Columbus, Ohio and making the 1ST ANNUAL LX & BEYOND NATIONALS event a success. It was a pleasure to finally get to put so many forum names and cars with the faces of the people behind them. This event was all about the people and Chuck and I want to thank all of YOU for taking a chance, coming out to Columbus and believing in us. Mother nature put some obstacles in a way but the determination and heart of the LX community prevailed. We sincerely hope that everyone has added some good memories and built upon some friendships that will last for many years to come. Thank you for letting us be apart of that.

Please join me in thanking all of the MANY Forums owners and administartors for allowing us to post the event and help us to bring together so many LX owners and enthusiasts from across the country. There are far too many to list, but if you are reading this post then this is one of the many that helped spread the word to all of you. Thank you!!!

Absolutely, without a doubt we would like to thank all of the sponsors for helping the idea of the LX & BEYOND NATIONALS become a reality. Some of them were able to attend in person and some where not, but let us make it known that without them this event would not have been possible. Hopefully, everyone was able to pickup some goodies and meet the vendors in-person that were there and thank them for their support of the event and LX community. If not, please send them a PM, e-mail or letter and thank them for their support. They deserve it and should be recognized for their support. Thank you!!!

Next, we want to thank the CASUAL CRUISERS CAR CLUB that helped to keep everything running smoothly and were our eyes and ears throughout the day. These ladies and gentlemen helped out more than most of you will ever know and were invaluable to making the daily activities go as well as they did. Hats off to Gail (President), Dave (VP), and the rest of the group. It was our privilege and pleasure working with all of you. Thank you!!!

Last, but not least we would like to thank all the forum members and volunteers that stepped up to help out as well: Jim (4DOORZ06), Beth (Mrs. "CHERRY"), Sam (OMSRT8), Alice (Challenger Lover), Tim (GoofyTimL), Hank (B&G Banana), Ron (Rodie), Golden (Grey1), Chris (ChargerChick), Duncan (TTMR), Chris (KRYPTONITE), Nick (wickedchargerrt), Dana (DanaM) and many others. My head is still spinning from the weekend, so if I forgot to mention anyone please don't be mad at me, its not intentional.

Don't forget that there will be a DVD of the entire weekend Friday thru Sunday, that also includes the behind-the-scenes footage of the Makeover. (Details to follow) Thanks to those of you that stepped up and supported the camera crew with the additional footage that was missed on Friday and throughout the weekend. The event was so big that it proved to be a challenge even for a 4-man camera crew to cover!!!

We will be taking a few weeks to relax, evaluate the weekend and gather some thoughts. Anybody that has any suggestions, or critiques (good or bad) please let us know via PM or e-mail.

Congrats again to Brad (4DEATER) and Nick (wickedchargerrt)!!!

Take care and look forward to seeing all of you for the 2ND ANNUAL LX & BEYOND NATIONALS.

Sincerely,

Anthony Carter & Chuck Green


p.s. Race Results, Car Show Results, Door Prizes and Drawings, and details on the Makeover to follow. (Stay Tuned)

p.p.s. Keep posting those pics and videos!!!

Link #1: http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73414
Link #2: http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=118340
Link #3: http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=120117

There are a lot of questions and assumptions floating around out there about the EXTREME MAKEOVER so I am going to address it just this one time and from there on I will talk directly with the winners only about the makeover. In short, Chuck and I want to see the winners' vehicles completed as planned and they deserve it. Although the winners are very happy with the amount of work that was done to the makeover vehicles, WE are not satisfied and want to see everything completed as planned. Reality of the matter is this is not television or a video game, it is real-life and problems do happen during makeovers that prevent everything from happening as planned. Both winners have families and needed to get back home to their families and work on Monday so the cars had to be returned to them upgraded but not completed.

I know its been awhile since the contest was first posted but I do believe the intentions of the makeover was to do something very special for 2 very deserving people and at the end of the weekend 2 very deserving people received a whole lot of upgrades for nothing more than sharing their story and a little bit of who they are with all of us. How many of you actually read 4DEATER's letter that he submitted for the makeover? How many of you stopped by to congratulate 4DEATER and his family or wickedchargerrt or introduce yourself and get to know these guys? Both of them are class act people and if you didn't then you all missed out on what this was really all about. Cars are cool but this was about the people behind the cars first and foremost. Everyone will add their 2 cents because its human nature, but the only opinions we care about are 4DEATER and wickedchargerrt.

Bodykits were donated by GRIP TUNING for 4DEATER's Charger, and Xenon for wickedchargerrt's Charger. Both kits were FedEx'd to Keen's Body Shop in Columbus, Ohio to be painted on Friday. Upon arrival to pickup the kits, we found out they painted them the wrong colors. The black was not Brilliant Black and the yellow was not Top Banana yellow. They were told to sand and re-paint the kits the correct colors. Not sure how a professional bodyshop paints a kit and does not get the correct color code for the paint? But that is exactly what happened. After sanding and re-painting somehow they managed to over-bake the kits which completely ruined the Xenon kit and ruined the rear bumper of the GRIP TUNING kit. Also, the paint was not properly clear-coated, had runs in the paint, dust, fish-eyes, it was a nightmare. No way they were going on the car for the unveiling on Sunday looking the way they did, and there was no time to give them a 3rd opportunity to mess it up. The botched painting of the kits messed up a very well-planned schedule and put other parts of the build behind schedule. Everyone knew that the cars had to go back to the owners on Sunday afternoon and completed as much as they could.

Don't forget that 4DEATER received the first-ever Challenger-Style hood from TommyZDesign for the Dodge Charger. There is a list of people on the forum waiting for these and 4DEATER got to be the first in the country to get one. Literally, the hood was picked up fresh from the mold on the way from Michigan to Columbus, Ohio and installed on the SRT Charger. Because it is that new the flat black paint actually came out looking a bit glossier than it was suppose to but can be easily fixed. I am certain TommyZ will step up and get that issue resolved. Doing one car is a HUGE task, and in hindsight 2 cars was probably too much for the size of the crew working on the cars.

The folks at Mike Ward's Racing of Columbus, Ohio should be commended for the work and support they provided for this makeover. They went above and beyond what was expected and requested of them. Also, all of the forum supporting vendors that came out and put their hands on these cars and supported the project should be recognized and commended: Pedders Suspension, Billet Technology, Corsa Exhaust, Roadwire Interior, Southern Hotrod and American Racing Headers just to name a few. There is a lot of stuff that went into and under these cars that were not announced initially and you guys did not see from the pictures. A full breakdown with pictures will be posted as the makeover continues . . . . . .

Take Care,

Anthony Carter


More Info: http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=118875

V-6 & HEMI Bracket Class:


SEMI FINALS:


#5707 Ronald Hester from Fairborn, Oh. 2007 Charger 3.5 V6
he dialed at 16.50; cut a .337 reaction time and ran 16.351 @ 85.67
Ron won {broke out by .149} his competition broke out more

#5704 Michael Geckle from Orlando, FL. 2006 Charger R/T HEMI
he dialed in at 13.75; cut a .078 reaction time and ran 13.524 @ 101.86
Michael broke out by .226


#5705 Don Emry from Old Hickory, TN. 2005 Magnum R/T HEMI
he dialed in at 13.45; cut a .738 reaction time and ran 13.710 @ 88.46
Don won as he had a bye run with no competition


FINALS:


#5705 Don Emry from Old Hickory, TN. 2005 Magnum R/T HEMI
he dialed in at 13.45; cut a .127 reaction time and ran 13.487 @ 104.09
Don WON the Class

#5707 Ronald Hester from Fairborn, Oh. 2007 Charger 3.5 V6
he dialed in at 16.50; cut a .172 reaction time and ran 16.502 @ 84.42


The Closest to their Dial In during Eliminations was Ronald Hester and he did it on his last round of Eliminations. He was only .002 off from his Dial In--WTG
Don Emry also was only .002 off of his Dial in in round 2.

The Best Reaction Time during Eliminations went to Frank Leloup from
Gary, IN. in his 2007 Magnum R/T. He cut a .044 light and a .000 is perfect.

SRT-8 Bracket Class:


SEMI FINALS:


#6102 Anthony Wirth from West Branch, MI. 2006 Chrysler 300 SRT-8
he dialed at 13.45; cut a .124 reaction time and ran 13.743 @ 98.01
Anthony won

#6105 Allen Davis from Champaign, IL. 2007 Charger SRT-8
he dialed in at 13.69; cut a .319 reaction time and ran 13.895 @ 102.14


#5712 Robert Powell Sr. from Midlothian, VT. 2005 Magnum R/T 392
he dialed in at 13.10; cut a 1.022 reaction time and ran 14.469 @ 76.10
Robert won as he had a bye run with no competition


FINALS:


#5712 Robert Powell Sr. from Midlothian, VT. 2005 Magnum R/T 392
he dialed in at 13.10; cut a .189 reaction time and ran 13.200 @ 106.64
Robert WON the Class

#6102 Anthony Wirth from West Branch, MI. 2006 Chrysler 300 SRT-8
he dialed in at 13.65; cut a -.028 reaction time and ran 13.558 @ 103.83
Anthony redlighted and broke out, but got 2nd Place


The Closest to their Dial In during Eliminations in the SRT Class was Eric Green and he did it in the first round of Eliminations. He ran a 12.933 on a 12.90 Dial In and was only .033 off from his Dial In

The Best Reaction Time during Eliminations in the SRT-8 Class went to
Anthony Wirth from West Branch, MI. in his 2006 Chrysler 300 SRT-8.
He cut a .014 light and a .000 is perfect. That was the Best Reaction Time during Eliminations for the entire Event

QUICK 16 Heads-Up Class:


SEMI FINALS:


#6116 Daniel Vanhorn from Wantagh, NY. 2006 Charger SRT-8
he cut a .193 reaction time and ran 11.622 @ 119.04
Daniel won as he had a BYE




#6118 Chad Taback from Benson, NY. 2006 Chrysler SRT-8
he cut a .249 reaction time and ran 12.608 @ 110.71
Chad won as he cut a better light than his competition

#5734 Chris Dufresne from Waldorf, MD. 2005 Chrysler SRT-8
he cut a .289 reaction time and ran 12.594 @ 111.34


FINALS:


#6116 Daniel Vanhorn from Wantagh, NY. 2006 Charger SRT-8
he cut a .106 reaction time and ran 11.453 @ 120.08
Daniel WON the Class

#6118 Chad Taback from Benson, NY. 2006 Chrysler SRT-8
he cut a -.010 reaction time and ran 11.583 @ 122.32
Chad redlighted but LOOK at that MPH
That is amazing especially in the DA that we were racing in---WOW !!!



The Best Reaction Time during Eliminations in the Quick 16 Class went to
Dan Vanhorn (entry #6116) in his 2006 Charger SRT-8, he did that in the last round. He cut a .106 light and a .000 is perfect.


On a slippery track and with 2600 feet DA that is Flying !!!!!!!!!!!!!

EXHIBITION Heads-Up Class:

SEMI FINALS:

#Exh-23 Precision Motorsports of Florida from Spring Hill, FL. 2006 Charger HEMI
he cut a .554 reaction time and dialed in at 13.35; he ran 16.071 @ 67.97
Bob won as his competition broke.

#Exh-12 James Reeves from Augusta, GA. 1986 Dodge Omni GLH-T
he cut a .470 reaction time and dialed in at 11.50; he ran 16.108 @72.23


#Exh-01 Rob Pachner from New Springfield, OH. 1983 Dodge Charger FWD
he cut a .454 reaction time and dialed in at 11.20; he ran 11.480 @109.19
Rob won as he had a BYE run


FINALS:

#Exh-23 Precision Motorsports of Florida from Spring Hill, FL. 2006 Charger HEMI
he cut a .020 reaction time and dialed in at 13.35; he ran 13.385 @ 106.37
Bob won the Exhibition Class as his competition broke out

#Exh-01 Rob Pachner from New Springfield, OH. 1983 Dodge Charger FWD
he cut a .149 reaction time and dialed in at 11.30; he ran 11.283 @ 131.56
Rob's car is a Front Wheel Drive 4 Cylinder


BEST REACTION TIME DURING ELIMINATIONS:
The Best Reaction Time during Eliminations in the Exhibition Class went to
Precision Motorsports of Florida (entry #Exh-23) in his 2006 Charger HEMI, he did that in the last round. He cut a .020 light and a .000 is perfect.

CLOSEST TO DIAL-IN DURING ELIMINATIONS:
The Closest to your Dial In during Eliminations also went to Precision Motorsports of Florida in the last round as he went 13.385 on a 13.35 Dial In.
So Precision Motorsports of Florida won THREE Plaques and lots of prizes!!!


Way to Go Bob Morreale of Precision Motorsports of Florida!!!

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn229/stldocrecruiter/My%20Charger/LX%20and%20Beyond%20in%20OH/101_0067.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn229/stldocrecruiter/My%20Charger/LX%20and%20Beyond%20in%20OH/101_0068.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn229/stldocrecruiter/My%20Charger/LX%20and%20Beyond%20in%20OH/101_0065.jpg

Man...... that thing will be awesome after the body kit........

Keep us updated my friend :)

Not sure if the GRIP TUNING bodykit is gonna happen or not now. Even though they donated the kit, now GRIP TUNING is saying they want the kit back since it did not go on the car for the unveiling. We explained the car is in the process of being finished and the paint on the bodykit is bad. I will post more details as this story develops......

I'm not sure when it'll actually be on the newsstands, but look what I found on their website today:

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii318/jedironin380/MoparAct_Dec08.jpg

In the "December" issue! ("October" is out now...)

:eek: :idea: :-k

Thanks for posting. ;)