Z06GMAN

Who is going. I would just once like to try it. :nono:

ZR_Don

Come on out! It will be a great time!

I am sure some other participants will chime in. :yesnod:

Corvette test and tune!
Corvette vs Corvette Bracket racing!
Our own Corvette Staging Lanes!
Topphies to the winners!
Corvette Show Car Award!
Corvette FUN!

ZR_Don

90 ZR-1 (no.2249) Red/Red,:reddevil
12.65 in the 1/4 - 337 at the wheels

Wanna race? http://www.corvettechallenge.org

FNFAST

I definately will attend although I probably can't race wout a rollbar or hard top. :( It looks like a great opportunity to meet and learn. :cheers: What time does it start ZR Don?

ZR_Don

Bring your Corvette out for some Racing fun at Byron Dragway on Sunday October 19, 2003. So far we are expecting OVER 50 Corvettes from IL, WI and IN.

This event is designed to be a fun event to allow you to test your Corvette in a safe environment!

NEVER RACED at a ¼ mile track before????? No Problem!!!!!!! If you ever wondered what YOUR Corvette will do on the quarter mile, this will be the way to find out! Byron does a great job helping first timers. For those who have never drag raced on a real ¼ mile track before, there will be plenty Corvetteforum.com members and Corvette owners to help show the ropes. What better place to run your car for the first time then with a bunch of fellow Corvette owners!!!!!!

We will have our own Corvette Only staging lanes!
MOST of the Corvettes that attend this event are Stock and slightly modded-steet Cars.

We will do our own Great Lakes Corvette Challenge run-off with Trophy awards!!!!!
1) Bracket Race! A single elimination Bracket Style shootout -based on your posted dial in.
2) Best Reaction Time- based on time slips during the shoot out on a .500 light (excluding red lights).
3) Fastest Vette! Lowest ET based on ANY Corvette time-slip during the entire day.

The more Vettes we get the better! Please also pass this information on to any Vette owners that you think may be interested. You can spend the day racing just other Corvettes, and you can sneak into the Test & Tune lanes if you want to run some brand X cars.

**When you register, you will be given a special run card. Just identify your self as one of the Corvette Challenge participants. A number will be assigned to you unless you have already registered for a permanent number with the corvettechallenge.org. Cost to participate is $25. Racing information/announcements at Byron raceway is broadcast on 100.5 FM. Byron has a snack bar area with hotdogs, hamburgers chips, pop etc.

****I plan to get there early to get our group a good pit area. Bring a lawn chair if you want to sit. I will set up my blue canopy in the area directly West of the starting line so we have a good spot to watch the action (the same place we parked last year). The track opens at 9am. If you want to show up later that is cool too. If you want to try your Bracket racing skills, make sure you are there at 1:00 for the 1st round in the Corvette Challenge Staging Lane.

For further information check out http://www.corvettechallenge.org . This years racing results are also posted and discussed here. Email questions/comments to ZR_Don@yahoo.com and stay tuned for further info!

See you there!!!! Feel free to reply/post if your plan to attend.
Here is information on Byron (just south of Rockford, IL): http://www.byrondragway.com/
E-mail Address:
BBD23@AOL.COM
Mailing Address:
Byron Dragway
1924 23rd Ave.
Rockford, IL.
61108
Phone Number:
815-234-8405 - Track
815-398-1060 - Office
Directions:
• From the North: I-90 to I-39 South - Exit on # 111. Enter Hwy. 72 West to Byron, IL. - (Approx. 13 miles) - through Davis Junction thru Stillman Valley - 4 miles to 4-way Stop Sign - Go Straight ahead 1 mile and Byron Dragway is located on your left hand side.
• From the South: I-39 North to Exit # 111. Enter hwy. 72 West to Byron, IL. - (Approx. 13 miles) - through Davis Junction thru Stillman Valley - 4 miles to 4-way Stop Sign - Go Straight ahead 1 mile and Byron Dragway is located on your left hand side.
• From the East: I-90 West - Last toll by Chrysler Plant in Belvidere Exit on to Hwy. 20 Freeport - 4th Exit is Hwy. 2 Dixon - 11 miles to Byron - First stop light turn left - Cross Bridge - End of bridge there is a 4-way stop sign - Turn Right - One mile and Byron Dragway is on your left hand side.
From the West: Enter Byron on Hwy. 72 & 2 on South End of Byron - Go thru Byron turn right at 2nd stop light on Hwy. 72 - Cross Bridge - 4-way stop sign - Turn Right- One mile and Byron Dragway is located on the left hand side.

ZR_Don

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WisconsinVETTE

I hope to make it again. I also hope the weather is better this time. :auto:

kwik8racr

I will be there, you may even see the Orange beast go down the track this time!! :D

WisconsinVETTE

I would like to see that orange beast do a nitrous run :thumbs:

Hey Troy do you know if Scott is going and if Lisa will be joining him? Sandi would like someone to sit with or I am not sure if she will want to go.

Z06GMAN

I am going to try to get out there...........................at least to see it going on :steering:

kwik8racr

Hey Joe, Scott is going, I don't know if Lisa is or not, I can find out for you. I plan on running my car but no nitrous passes yet!

Matt383

I'm there (as always).
I would like to see that orange beast run as well!!!
Looks like great weather!!!
:yesnod:

ZR_Don

Revised points as of 10/16/03

1 Panzer Bill 8
2 John from Glenview 6
3 Mckiou Kevin 6
3 Languell Bret 6
4 Peterson Mike 5
5 Tomlinson Matt 5
6 Reese John 4
7 Ed Myers
8 Horne Don 3
9 Joe Soto 2
10 Thomason Mike 2
11 De Buhr Jeff 2
12 Stegen Jimmy 2
13 Evans Mike 2

****I reserve the right to make corrections if there are errors!

****
I also have 14 racers (listed by numbers)
that have between 1 and 5 points to gain when we complete GLCC race 2 (the rain out race from May 4th 2003) at Byron before we start the GLCC Finals!!!

309
311
52
CC307
CC313
CC383
CC007
CC11
CC846
CC923
CC971
CC308
CC777
CC054

ZR_Don

Further info and specific discussion on the GLCC can be found at: http://www.corvettechallenge.org in the forum/GCCC discussion area. :chevy

omattitude

Wish I could but I'll just be arriving in Italy that day :rant:

Have fun.....hopefully I can make a race next year at GLD :thumbs:

:cheers:

BLUBYU2002C5

:cry :cry :cry Man this one is going to be tough for me!!!! I have been working out tuning issues with my car in the last two weeks to find out the PCM took a poopie :mad Now its being worked on to change out the PCM and get it reflashed and tuning installed..... Will it come back today, one can only pray :blueangel: , worse case scenerio ill have it back on monday, but this does me no good for the Sundays race, i wont know anything til about 5:00 tonight :( Well hopefully ill be able to see you all there :seeya
This has been a real bad year for me, but it will work out in the long run and if i dont see you all on sunday, as a good chicagoan says WAIT TIL NEXT YEAR!!!!! :thumbs:

Sorry I Bought An A4

i heard that there is a big bracket meet that day. wont it be crowded? i am still planning on going. can i get in on this if i have never done it before?

joe

kwik8racr

Yes, there is a big bracket race that day, but we will still get our program in. I am racing my dragster in the bracket race and the vette in the vette race, so I will be pulling double duty!Come on by and introduce yourself, I have a reserved pit spot right on the starting line, you cant miss my dragster, and the vette will be sitting right there too! :cheers:

Oh and by the way, when you run your car sunday, you will be happy that you bought an A4!!! :yesnod:




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ZR_Don

Since we have our own "CORVETTE LANES" we will get as many runs as any other car out there! If you want to get in MORE runs in, I suggest you get there early and go in the Corvette lanes AND the “test and tune” lanes. Temps look good for Sunday! See ya all there!!! :chevy

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ZR_Don

Z06GMAN

I take it you need a helmet to run. Anyone know a good place by me?

THanks

FNFAST

I bought mine on line but that won't help you at this late date . I'm bringing mine and should be there by 11:00. With all of us there borrowing shouldn't be a problem. If you're determined to have your own I'd try a mortorcycle shop. :seeya

ZR_Don

I will bring extra helmets (I always do).

Don't worry about going out to buy one. They also have rental helmets at the track. They will not give you a hard time about the helmet unless your car runs in the 12's (based on past experience). :thumbs:

Just ask MTI 427 Roadster AKA Nitrovette (he actually USE to race his car buts seems to have retired from the sport). ;)

Sorry I Bought An A4

i'm in. i'll see you guys there. i just finished putting on the drag radials and i will be looking for a new best e.t.
:steering: