Local Lightning Shootout

Mike · 03-06-2008, 07:41 PM

When : Day: 3-30-08 Time: Qualifing starts at 5:30, Eliminations start at 6:15. 15 minutes between rounds.
Where : Dorchester
Rules :

Only Ford Lightning trucks allowed
Gen 2's with an aftermarket Supercharger require 18"+ wheels* on the rear
Both seats & tail gate still on truck, and stock size (or bigger) front wheels.
If you red light your out, If both racers red light the 1st one that red lights is out.
10 dollar entrance fee; winner takes all

* Total diameter of wheel before tire is mounted.

Who's in

Mike
Larry
Chris
Frank
Mitch
Randy
Daryl
Spencer

I hope we can at least get 5 trucks.

Whaler · 03-06-2008, 07:45 PM

I'm in. I better learn to pedal.
Is this a street tire only deal?

Mike · 03-06-2008, 07:49 PM

For the Gen 2's any tire you can get on a 18" wheel.

I just ordered the Mickey Thompson 18"s

Whaler · 03-06-2008, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

For the Gen 2's any tire you can get on a 18" wheel.

I just ordered the Mickey Thompson 18"s

$600 to win $50?
Good math skills.

Mike · 03-06-2008, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whaler

$600 to win $50?
Good math skills.

Maybe a little better than yours.

You just spent $7k even though you had a perfectly good motor still in the truck to win $0.

and of course I'm joking about ordering the tires.

chrisheltra · 03-06-2008, 08:04 PM

Im probably going to regret this but Im in!

What is the rain date just incase?

Are we racing each other or is this based on timeslips?

Mike · 03-06-2008, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisheltra

Im probably going to regret this but Im in!

What is the rain date just incase?

Are we racing each other or is this based on timeslips?

It's only 10 dollars it's not like I'm going to win.

Rain date will be the following week.

chrisheltra · 03-06-2008, 08:12 PM

How is this going to go?

Is it bracket racing? Heads up? How do you determine the winner of the race?

Im confused. lol

Mike · 03-06-2008, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisheltra

How is this going to go?
Is it bracket racing? Heads up? How do you determine the winner of the race?
Im confused. lol

Heads up, elimination style.

We pair up, and the winner races the winners of other races until were left with one winner

This is my 1st time setting this up, so it won't be perfect.

SVENSONJR · 03-06-2008, 08:16 PM

Im in...I think trying to race each other is gonna be hard to do, from what i remember. i think time slips would be easier.

Magoo · 03-06-2008, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

Heads up, elimination style.

We pair up, and the winner races the winners of other races until were left with one winner

This is my 1st time setting this up, so it won't be perfect.

That sounds like a lot of fun, I'll have to come watch this!

Mike · 03-06-2008, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SVENSONJR

Im in...I think trying to race each other is gonna be hard to do, from what i remember. i think time slips would be easier.

If I talk to the guys at dorchester they will let us pair up.

SVENSONJR · 03-06-2008, 08:44 PM

ok so its street tire more or less...unless we do go buy those exspensive mickey dr's..damn i got alot of practicing to do!!!!

KeithCrash · 03-06-2008, 09:07 PM

Whats the deal they to scared to let the real trucks run? Lightnings only??? WTF LoL

Mike · 03-06-2008, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeithCrash

Whats the deal they to scared to let the real trucks run? Lightnings only??? WTF LoL

Anytime you want to show us a "real' truck throw a few dollars on the table, and ask any of us to race you.

Whaler · 03-06-2008, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeithCrash

Whats the deal they to scared to let the real trucks run? Lightnings only??? WTF LoL

I think you should be allowed, as long as you run 18" wheels like the rest of us.

Why don't we all make one "qualifying pass" and pair up like a real race, ie. #1 vs #8, #2 vs #7 and so one. If there is an odd number of trucks, the best reaction time gets a 1st round bye.

chrisheltra · 03-06-2008, 09:17 PM

This sounds difficult to set up with the staff at dorchester. Maybe Jeff and Dayrl Buckner should talk to them for us?

slowgreen99 · 03-06-2008, 09:19 PM

I can weld a tailgate on mine, get some 18's, cut the top of the trunk to make a bed, and "borrow" someones lightning badges so I can run too right?

Mike · 03-06-2008, 09:20 PM

Larry I agree with the 1 qualifying pass.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisheltra

This sounds difficult to set up with the staff at dorchester. Maybe Jeff and Dayrl Buckner should talk to them for us?

It won't be difficult. I'll talk to them next time I'm there to make sure we can do it.

SVENSONJR · 03-06-2008, 09:21 PM

hell im already lost...mike just tell when to go..lol

03-06-2008, 08:04 PM	#6
chrisheltra Neo is Jesus Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,265	Im probably going to regret this but Im in! What is the rain date just incase? Are we racing each other or is this based on timeslips? __________________ Gap A Hoe Racing

03-06-2008, 08:16 PM	#10
SVENSONJR Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: MT PLEASANT Posts: 190	Im in...I think trying to race each other is gonna be hard to do, from what i remember. i think time slips would be easier. __________________ FRANK WHITE SLAMMED LIGHTNING No idea on power, just been tuning on the street.

03-06-2008, 09:19 PM	#18
slowgreen99 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 7,740	. I can weld a tailgate on mine, get some 18's, cut the top of the trunk to make a bed, and "borrow" someones lightning badges so I can run too right?

03-06-2008, 07:41 PM	#1
Mike Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Goose Creek, SC Posts: 5,481	Local Lightning Shootout When : Day: 3-30-08 Time: Qualifing starts at 5:30, Eliminations start at 6:15. 15 minutes between rounds. Where : Dorchester Rules : Only Ford Lightning trucks allowed Gen 2's with an aftermarket Supercharger require 18"+ wheels* on the rear Both seats & tail gate still on truck, and stock size (or bigger) front wheels. If you red light your out, If both racers red light the 1st one that red lights is out. 10 dollar entrance fee; winner takes all * Total diameter of wheel before tire is mounted. Who's in Mike Larry Chris Frank Mitch Randy Daryl Spencer I hope we can at least get 5 trucks.

03-06-2008, 07:45 PM	#2
Whaler Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Ashley Posts: 2,498	I'm in. I better learn to pedal. Is this a street tire only deal?

03-06-2008, 07:49 PM	#3
Mike Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Goose Creek, SC Posts: 5,481	For the Gen 2's any tire you can get on a 18" wheel. I just ordered the Mickey Thompson 18"s

03-06-2008, 08:12 PM	#8
chrisheltra Neo is Jesus Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,265	How is this going to go? Is it bracket racing? Heads up? How do you determine the winner of the race? Im confused. lol

03-06-2008, 08:44 PM	#13
SVENSONJR Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: MT PLEASANT Posts: 190	ok so its street tire more or less...unless we do go buy those exspensive mickey dr's..damn i got alot of practicing to do!!!!

03-06-2008, 09:07 PM	#14
KeithCrash Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Goose Creek, SC Posts: 64	Whats the deal they to scared to let the real trucks run? Lightnings only??? WTF LoL

03-06-2008, 09:17 PM	#17
chrisheltra Neo is Jesus Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,265	This sounds difficult to set up with the staff at dorchester. Maybe Jeff and Dayrl Buckner should talk to them for us?

03-06-2008, 09:21 PM	#20
SVENSONJR Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: MT PLEASANT Posts: 190	hell im already lost...mike just tell when to go..lol