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Old 01-22-2006, 03:22 PM
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I doubt I'll have a Cobalt by then But I'd be interested in attending..
I'd like to see how close I can hang with the SS at the track with the 'Retta.
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Well I just did some research on Milan. Doesn't seem like there racing schedule conflicts with our meet schedule as there are no events on that day. However I can't get ahold of anyone there yet to see if that day is a test and tune. Alot of people have been suggesting that we rent the track. I would be all for this but I don't think it is possible. To rent the track it would require everyone attending to wire me their share of the money and then I would pay for the track. That is a lot of trust to instill in someone you never met. If however the interest is there I will make you feel as secure as you can about your transaction and give you all of my contact info. I can also print out a contract and probably have it notirized by the notary at work. Here are the prices.

1-15 cars are $250 per hour.
16-30 cars are $300 per hour.
31-45 cars are $350 per hour.
46-60 cars are $400 per hour.
61-75 cars are $450 per hour.

Each 15 car increment increases by $50 per hour.

There will also be a $200 insurance fee that applies. Due to new insurance regulations we must charge all track rentals a flat $200 fee regardless of car count.

New for 2005 is also a gate fee. Everyone entering the gate at a track rental will be required to pay a $2 fee. This includes racers, spectators, crew, friends, family, etc. The only exception is kids 12 and under. We will be having a gate person at all rentals. They will handle the insurance waiver signing, relieving you of those duties you have had in the past.

If you traditionally charge people at the gate you can add that $2 fee on to your collecting and we will charge that directly to you based on the insurance waiver counts.

A $250 deposit is required to hold any track rental date.

So as you see only $250 holds the track. So we could just split that cost for holding the track now. Then pay the rest when we get there. I will continue to get as much information as I can. When Milan opens up I will make the phone call and get it cemented.
Old 01-29-2006, 11:50 AM
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It would be pretty sweet IMO if we had some spectators show up. Now that I look at the pricing it is pretty fair. 1 - 15 cars is $250 and hr plus the 200 ins. So if we had 15 people and we stayed for 3 hrs the cost would be $950 total divided by 15 = $63 a person. Pretty freakin sweet. We would get a lot of runs in on 3 hrs.
Old 01-29-2006, 12:39 PM
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I would rather just hope it to be a T&T event.
Think about it like this:
T&T is only $20 / Driver and Car.
$10 for Specators.

Depends on how interested people are in this.
Old 01-29-2006, 01:15 PM
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Yes but you will have to get in line with all the others waiting for T/T. If you rent the track it will just be us there and we can run freely for that time allotment. The interest is very high. If people aren't bullshitting bare minimum will be 15 cars here. So if people feel more comfortable sending 15$ a piece for the 250 reserve we can do it that way. Then when the date arrives you will only pay $45. Just an idea. I am fine with T/T too but I definately would like more than a couple chances at the track.
Old 01-29-2006, 02:10 PM
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I'd pay $60 some dollars to help rent the track. seems like a great idea. I'm up for it.
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^^ im with Tim on that idea...ill throw down!
Old 01-29-2006, 02:13 PM
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There ya go.... if we get 15 guys willing to go for it then we will reserve it. $250 to reserve a track split between 15 people is chump change.
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Hey 1stbluSS, count me in. If it is only around 70 a person, that would be awesome.
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The last michigan meet was a damn good time, and hopefully if we get some SRT's in there, it'll be even better. I actually just met a couple of people who may be interested in tagging along, but they probably wouldn't want to make plans that far in advance. Put me down as "down for it" at this point (I'll send the PM shortly) but I don't know if I'll have the money then; I certainly don't have it now. Hit me up closer to the date.
Old 01-30-2006, 01:26 PM
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Well here is a shot of the gues list so far. If you are not on it and are coming I have not received any contact information from you. Please pm me with your real name, sign on name, type of vehicle, phone # or email. Also I will start calling you all again to see if you are interested in the track rental.

Old 01-30-2006, 01:32 PM
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Renting the track sounds pretty sweet, but it'll be difficult to pull off. How many people are fully committed to this meet (apparently this was answered while my slow a$$ was typing the question)? If it rains, do we get our $$ refunded? Granted, the second question may have to wait until the track opens, but I'm curious to see if anyone around here (or those other forums we don't speak of) has any experience with renting a track ...
Old 01-30-2006, 04:39 PM
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Well unfortunately that day the track cannot be rented. The people at Milan have emailed me back good news is this.

Excerpt from email

May 13 there is bracket racing and open test and tune from 12-?...So anyone can come in and test for $20. Saturday’s are not generally overly swamped so it would probably work for your group. Friday nights are also test and tune and street races.

Now it would be sweet to be under the lights but it wouldn't work for the way I want this to go down. We could move it another date but 20 something people have already agreed to this day so I would not want to do it.

As for refund you would definately get your money back if it rained. The $250 is a deposit so I would imagine if you can't run down the track you would get your money back.
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I'll be there for sure.

Probably be bringing a pack of j-body's with me as well.
Old 02-03-2006, 06:32 PM
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I live like 15 minutes from milan me and a buddy of mine will come. I have a 06 Cobalt LS and he drives a 05 Ion Redline
Old 02-04-2006, 07:30 PM
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sounds great.... c ya there.....
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One of the Medic Students I've been working with lately wants to go. He drives a Turbo Focus.
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Message Received From Milan Dragway!

Here is the 2006 Racing Schedule. We have added a few events starting with the "Run for the Gold" Race. The format is the same as a Sunday race except the Winners get 2006 Gold Cards at the end of the day! Other new events include Super Chevy Show, Bar's Leaks Fall High School Nationals, and Battle of the Jets!

Friday Night Street Race is now called King of Street. There will be two classes, one for American Muscle Cars and the second for Sport Compacts. Both classes will have a cash purse, the two winners race at the end of the night for a spot in the Champions Race in the Fall.

APD Quick 32 Series will be run on Sundays except for the Battle of the Jets Show. There is also a change in minimum dialing during eliminations. In the past you could dial-in .10 of the bump spot. The new minimum dial-in will be .10 of your qualifying time. All cars must run 8.90 and faster.

Saturday, Sunday, and Jr. Dragster Points Series will all be one continuous series. We are still going to allow you to drop some races. Bonus points for running on the dial-in is also changing. We will be awarding 3 points instead of 5 points. You must also bring your time slip to the tower that day to get those bonus points. This will help to keep the points as accurate as possible. We are going to try to keep track of the points during the race so they can be posted right away.

Saturday Bracket Racing will now have a points fund. With the switch to IHRA Division 5 Team Finals we are allowed to bring 45 racers instead of 40 in Division 3. So we are taking the top 5 in Box and No Box to the IHRA Team Finals also. Plus you can still get Summit SuperSeries points at any of these points races.

We will be posting more details over the next few weeks. See you April Fools Day!



2006 Racing Schedule
More details to come, subject to change.


APRIL – DTS Test & Tune Every Wednesday
King of Street & Testing Every Friday Except the 14th

Sat 1 OPENING DAY! Test & Tune 11-5 P.M.

Sun 2 Gamblers Race $35 Box & No Box - Test & Tune

Wed 5 Wednesday Test & Tune Nights Begin

Fri 7 Friday Night Street Race & Testing Begin

Sat 8 Test & Tune 11-5 P.M.

Sun 9 Gamblers Race $35 Box & No Box - Test & Tune

Fri 14 HEADS-UP RACING

Sat 15 Gamblers Race $35 Box & No Box - Test & Tune JD

Sun 16 Gamblers Race $35 Box & No Box - Test & Tune

Sat 22 Gamblers Race $35 Box & No Box - Test & Tune JD#1

Sun 23 "Run for the Gold" - Top, Mod, Street & Bike

Sat 29 Bracket Race - ARP PTS #1 - Test & Tune JD#2

Sun 30 Bracket Race - Edelbrock PTS.#1



MAY – DTS Test & Tune Every Wednesday
Street Race / Test & Tune Every Friday Except the 5th

Fri 5 HEADS-UP RACING

Sat 6 Bar’s Leaks SPRING HIGH SCHOOL NATIONALS

Sun 7 Bracket Race - Edelbrock PTS.#2

Sat 13 Bracket Race - ARP PTS #2 - Test & Tune JD#3

Sun 14 Bracket Race - Edelbrock PTS.#3

Sat 20 Test & Tune 12-6 JD#4

Sun 21 Bracket Race - Edelbrock PTS.#4 APD Quick 32 #1

Sat 27 Drag News Magazine - ARP PTS #3 JD#5

Sun 28 Bracket Race - Edelbrock PTS.#5 JD

Mon 29 $1,500 to Win Box & No Box JD



JUNE – DTS Test & Tune Every Wednesday
Street Race / Test & Tune Every Friday Except the 2nd, 16th, & 30th

Fri 2 HEADS-UP RACING

Sat 3 Bracket Race - ARP PTS #4 - Test & Tune JD#6

Sun 4 Bracket Race - Edelbrock PTS.#6

Sat 10 Bracket Race - ARP PTS #5 - Test & Tune JD#7

Sun 11 Bracket Race - Edelbrock PTS.#7 APD Quick 32 #2

Fri-Sun 16-18 Mr. Gasket IHRA Pro-Am

Sat 24 STREET WARRIORZ presented by Kumho Tires

Sun 25 Bracket Race - Edelbrock PTS.#8

Fri 30 HEADS-UP RACING



JULY – DTS Test & Tune Every Wednesday Except the 5th
Street Race / Test & Tune Every Friday Except the 7th

Sat 1 Bracket Race - ARP PTS #6 - Test & Tune JD#8

Sun 2 Bracket Race - Edelbrock PTS.#9

Wed 5 CLOSED NO TESTING

Fri-Sun 7-9 4th Annual IHRA MOTOR CITY NATIONALS

Sat-Sun 15-16 DRR Racing Series - Box & No Box JD APD Quick 32 #3

Sat 22 VW BUGOUT - Race, Show, & Swap

Sun 23 Bracket Race - Edelbrock PTS.#10

Sat 29 Bracket Race - ARP PTS #7 - Test & Tune JD#9

Sun 30 Bracket Race - Edelbrock PTS.#11



AUGUST – DTS Test & Tune Every Wednesday
Street Race / Test & Tune Every Friday Except the 4th

Fri 4 HEADS-UP RACING

Sat 5 FORD SUPERFEST - Race, Show, & Swap

Sun 6 Bracket Race - Edelbrock PTS.#12

Sat 12 BATTLE OF THE JETS! APD Quick 32 #4

Sun 13 Bracket Race - Edelbrock PTS.#13

Sat 19 Bracket Race - ARP PTS #8 - Test & Tune JD#10

Sun 20 Bracket Race - Edelbrock PTS.#14

Sat 26 Bracket Race - ARP PTS #9 - Test & Tune JD#11

Sun 27 Bracket Race - Edelbrock PTS.#15


SEPTEMBER – DTS Test & Tune Every Wednesday
Street Race / Test & Tune Every Friday Except the 1st, 8th & 22nd

Fri 1 HEADS-UP RACING

Sat 2 Bracket Race - Test & Tune JD#12

Sun 3 Bracket Race - Edelbrock PTS.#16

Fri-Sun 8-10 SUPER CHEVY SHOW - Race, Show, & Swap

Sat 16 Bracket Race - Test & Tune JD#13

Sun 17 Team Finals Warm Up - 1/8th Mile Bracket Race

Fri-Sun 22-24 RACE WARZ II – 5 Heads-Up Classes Plus TS/TD/ET

Sat 30 MICHIGAN MOPAR – Race, Show & Swap



OCTOBER – DTS Test & Tune Every Wednesday
Street Race / Test & Tune Every Friday Except the 6th

Sun 1 Gamblers Race $35 B/NB & M - Test & Tune

Fri 6 HEADS-UP RACING

Sat 7 Bar’s Leaks FALL HIGH SCHOOL NATIONALS

Sun 8 Gamblers Race $35 B/NB & M - Test & Tune

Fri 13 King of Street Champions Race Plus Regular Race

Sat-Sun 14-15 FROSTBITE NATIONALS - APD Quick 32 #5

Sat 21 Test & Tune 12-6 P.M. JD

Sun 22 Gamblers Race $35 B/NB & M - Test & Tune

Sat 28 Test & Tune 12-6 P.M. JD

Sun 29 Gamblers Race $35 B/NB & M - Test & Tune



NOVEMBER

Sat 4 HEADS-UP RACING Gates Open at 10 A.M.

Sat 11 Test & Tune 11-5 P.M
Old 02-05-2006, 12:35 PM
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MAY-Sat 13 Bracket Race - ARP PTS #2 - Test & Tune JD#3

That Kind of (really) sucks... Between Bracket Racing, and Junior Dragracing (boring) we wont get a whole lot of runs in... maybe 4-5 if there are no wrecks. But on the other hand there will be a **** load of people there so we would "make an appearance".
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Well I was assured that we will have ample time to get this going. I spoke to the people directly. He said that test and tune will be on that day from 12 - ? when it is done. I told him we are going to have up to 30 cars for this. He said no problem. We will see. I scheduled it this far in advance just in case something came up. If it appears that we won't have enough track time then we can schedule another date. Right now it seems we are ok.
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Originally Posted by 1stbluSS
Well I was assured that we will have ample time to get this going. I spoke to the people directly. He said that test and tune will be on that day from 12 - ? when it is done. I told him we are going to have up to 30 cars for this. He said no problem. We will see. I scheduled it this far in advance just in case something came up. If it appears that we won't have enough track time then we can schedule another date. Right now it seems we are ok.
We will be ok, and there wont be any problems. I dont know if you've ever been to a test and tune event. It will go from 12-6. all of these different events will go on in this time period. Then it goes in a rotation sequence. There will also be a lot of people there if it is a nice day. Just saying we wont get that many runs, but then again its only going to be 20 bucks.

Oh, Well.. It will still be a lot of fun. This will actually give us more time to shoot the **** and let our cars cool off. We will have to park in a large group... Gotta stand out
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Why don't we just go to the Lapeer Drag way? Milan sounds like too much of a headache, I just want to do some runs, I hate waiting. There will be too big of a crowd for a day like this... Lapeer is usually never that busy.


Saturday: Starts at noon for Test and Tune plus a free Trophy Race.
( Fee is $25 for Car and Driver. )

Sunday & Holidays: The gates open at 9:30 a.m. Test and Tune is from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. and between eliminations. Bracket racing begins at 2:00 p.m. Fees are as follows:

*Test and Tune and Trophy Race: $25 for Car and Driver

* Money Bracket: $40 for Car and Driver

* Two round buy backs in all brackets

* We have a large SNACK BAR FACILITY available
Old 02-06-2006, 08:34 AM
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Im in.

I live like 1 mile from the Drag strip in Stanton MI. Its biger then the Milan strip and alot nicer to. And best of all its alot cheaper to! I would look in to that strip if it was me. But im down for what ever.

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Old 02-06-2006, 09:06 AM
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Well I don't really want to change the location. There are people coming from Ohio and up north and the majority of them already know where Milan is. Plus it is not that far of a drive from the original meeting location on telegraph. I have no Idea where the Lapeer strip is. Is it near the Palace >?? I am open to other Ideas I just want to make sure that it is central enough for everyone that wants to make it. Email me the information about the Lapeer strip.
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it's down M-24. Lapeer is after oxford and Metamora. It's about a 10 minutes drive to the strip from I-69


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