can-am cruise/v6 ford challenge..

[mcon99]

whos coming out from to neco....?

here is the info.... (http://www.fastcougar.com/forums/messageview.cfm?catid=29&threadid=66548)

[Mike]

:wave:

I'll be at CanAm for sure and I might come to the V6 Challenge.

Mike

[MacsCat]

I'm starting a new job mid March, and I don't yet know what my schedule will be. I would like to go however, only I'll prob be the only stock coug on site.

[hamill]

Being St. Thomas is 20 min away from my house....I'll be at the V6 nationals

And being I had a great time at Can Am last year....I'll be there to!

[Zman]

So everyone knows, here is some important information regarding the cruise weekend.

Morana V6 Ford Challenge (http://www.v6ford.net)
Yes this race will cost money, but you get track time and a shot at some prize money if you're fast enough. There will also be a show n' shine for those that do not wish to race.

Racing Costs: $40 USD/$60 CDN
Show n' Shine Costs: $14 USD/$20 CDN
Attendance Costs: About $6 USD/$10 CDN

From what I understand, if you plan on racing and showing, you only have to pay for the racing costs, not both. Everyone is urged to pre-register for the race if you plan on coming, it will be cheaper than showing up at the gate. Pre-Registration deadline for the V6 Challenge is May 1st. There is no cut-off date for Can-Am Cruise.

Hotel
We have a hotel, but it is a little on the expensive side if you're staying alone, so cram together in that room!

Ameri-Cana Resort (http://www.americananiagara.com/)
Book for May 24th, that would be for Saturday evening. The plan would be to come back from the V6 races in London and stay in Niagara Falls for the evening taking in the sights.

Can-Am Cruise (http://www.geocities.com/canamcruise)
Can-Am Cruise will take place on Sunday around the Niagara Falls area. This is free although we may ask that you help out by bringing some food or drinks for the BBQ. For more information see the website.

[Excelcier]

Note that I booked that hotel through hotels.com to get a good rate.

Ken, you might want to add that to your comments on the CanAm page.

[mcon99]

so whats the rest of the TO crew doing... most of you seem to be very silent considering this event is right in your backyard!

[rastaman]

i can't really say i'm super excited about either of these events....but who knows, if the weather is really nice and i have nothing to do that weekend, i'll come...

[mcon99]

only I'll prob be the only stock coug on site.


then get some mods...? even coloured wire looming (cheap) on a clean engine can get noticed...

[V6Sprout]

Hey everyone this is Jamie from the V6 Ford Challenge staff. Currently we have 41 cars signed up as coming, of which 2 are Cougars, one is pre-paid and one is signed up as a hopeful attendee. If you just THINK you might come please email us and let us know so we can add you to the list, if you pre-register before April 1st (meaning pre-pay) you get a free race t-shirt as well. If we get 10 cougars to pre-pay then you guys will get a dedicated Cougar class to race in for cash prizes as well.

email us at v6fordchallenge@hotmail.com with your info.

Also I am looking for some companies to email with regards sponsorships for the race, I am trying to get some cougar prizes, if you know of any compaies to contact for cougar prizes please email me with the link.

Thanks everyone!

[ShadowCat]

I suggest........

Chris at CTA Motorsports.....Website ---> www.ctamotorsports.com (http://www.ctamotorsports.com)
.......Email ----> chris@ctamotorsports.com

OR

Alessandro from Performance Fords.....Website --> www.performancefords.com (http://www.performancefords.com)
......Email ----> sales@performancefords.com
There is also a phone number on the website.


Both Chris and Alessandro are local. :)

[V6Sprout]

thanks bro, I'll contact both of them right away.

[V6Sprout]

hey guys, just to let you know there is only 9 days left to pre-pay and get a free race t-shirt, after April 1st you can still pre-pay but no free shirt. The shirts will be available at the race for $20 CDN or $14 US.

Only 2 cougars signed up so far, one pre-paid the other is not. Lets see some more cougars guys! Shoot us an email if you HOPE to attend or if you want to pre-pay v6fordchallenge@hotmail.com

[hamill]

As stated in MC NECO....I'll be there....but possibly only for show n shine.....dunno if I wanna run yet....depends on the finances at the time

[MacsCat]

Originally posted by: mcon99

only I'll prob be the only stock coug on site.


then get some mods...? even coloured wire looming (cheap) on a clean engine can get noticed...

What I meant was in the performance area. Athough minor, I've got tints and the "C O U G A R" spread out.

[hamill]

Macscat....I'll race you....I have minor mods....and an ATX....lol

that...and my car keeps getting weight added to it lol

[V6Sprout]

So far this is who we have listed as coming......

Pierre Tessier - paid
Joshua Lewis - paid

and

Ken Zollitsch - unpaid

Anyone else thinking of coming post your name here and we'll add you to the list, the more people listed the more it encourages others to come, if no one is listed others may not come cause they may think no one else is coming so why bother, so send me some names folks.

[mcon99]

What I meant was in the performance area. Athough minor, I've got tints and the "C O U G A R" spread out.


it's called 'bracket racing'.

it doesn't matter if you have a 17, 12 or 8 second car, bracket racing is about getting as close to your dial-in time without going over (think of it like price is right)

so it makes no difference HOW fast you are...

[PuckPuck]

also usually bracket racing is done so the slower car will have the tree light up before the faster car so you end up crossing the line at about the same time every time....

[MacsCat]

Macscat....I'll race you....I have minor mods....and an ATX....lol

Hamill, if I've got the time, you've got a race. lol


dial-in time ???

mcon99, I'm not familiar with this term. Is it my guestimated time?

[V6Sprout]

yes your dial in time is your guesstimated time for your eliminations rounds. You figure out your dial in time by your qualifying runs, we require a minimun of 3 qualifying runs and from them you can either average your times to get your dial in, or take your best run and use it as your dial in. Last year we choose everyones dial in's for them based on their qualifying runs, we took their best run then took 2 tenths off it (eg. 15.7 as your best run, we made your dial in 15.5) This way there was a 2 tenths breakout rule, meaning you could go 2 tenths faster then your best run and not be disqualifyied. If you go faster then your dial in you LOSE automatically. If both BREAK OUT as it is called, then who ever was closest to the dial if still wins.

Hope that helps.

[MacsCat]

Crystal clear.

Thanks a mil. I should have my schedule this week, meaning I should be able to let you know, this week, if I'm in or not.

[Excelcier]

So who's all registered at the Ameri-cana Hotel (http://www.americananiagara.com/)?

Just wondering to see who's gonna hang out on Saturday night before the Canam event on Sunday. I know Mcon and I are there for sure but who else?

[mcon99]

anyone... anyone... bueler... bueler....

[Cougarville]

I am staying in Buffalo at a Sleep Inn for $100 US less than the cheapest room currently available at Ameri-cana Hotel. I guess I will just meet up with everyone Sunday Morning.......

[James]

no can go, but i will be driving the other way towards windsor on the 401 that weekend so wave if ya see me!

[Excelcier]

Well that sucks James. Do you go back to Windsor often? If so, let us know next time, PM me and a few of us like MCon and Puck and Spocket could possibly meet up with you.