i just bought my na crossfire.
I`d love to drive around the track not sure how much to push my na.
What should I expect if I do show up?

 

Evan and Scott, gotcha both on the list. Hope your schedules work out so you can make it!

 

Roychez, they run groups of 12 cars at a time on the track. The cars are lead by a pace car which sets the speed. No passing is allowed and you can expect speeds to be between 80-90mph. If you hang back and get some distance from the car in front of you, you will be able to achieve 100+ (only if you want).


Once the laps are over, you can go back and get in the front of the line to do the laps with the next group going out. Many people doing it the first time want to go do it again.


Lunch at Babes and the afterwards poolside party make this a fun social event too.


Can we count you in?

 

Carmen and I plan on coming.
2006 Black Roadster NA

Has the hotel rate been set yet? I assume MOTEL 6 as before.

 

WE will DEFINITELY be at the TMS this year, as usual, to meet up with all our friends. As you know as I no longer have a crossfire (At Present) I will be looking to ride shotgun with someone.

 

Update: I'm working with Motel 6 to get the discount code. Unfortunately it takes much longer now that the manager has to go thru corporate. Stay tuned...

 

Good news, bad news.


Good news: Motel 6 called me with the discount code today.


Bad news: In my hast to pick up someone at the airport, I left the code at the office. I'll swing by and get it this weekend and post.

 

Sherri has the phone in hand waiting.. LOL

 

OK folks, here's the code to get 15% off room rates: CT570545. Start booking your rooms now!


The direct number to TMS Motel 6 is (817) 541-3625.

 

Got room reversed for Sept26-28 for TMS GTG. Carmen and I will be there.
2006 LTD Roadster, 6 speed. Black.

 

I just got off the phone, I have booked Myself, Margaret & the 2 pups into Motel 6 for the 25th, 26th & 27th. REALLY looking forward to meeting Ya'll again. Pool Parties here we come. MAY just trot up there in our Mini Cooper as I no longer have a Crossfire BUT ?????? you never know.

 

Put me and Dalen on the list....

You know I don't miss this one.....

 

looking forward to seeing Ya'll

 

Got you and Dalen added Char! Glad y'all can make it.

 

i`d love to go but i just got this pesky cel with po171 code....ugh!!!

 

Well folks, our track time has been set for 6:30. That means we need to be at the speedway at around 5:30 to sign everyone and pay.


Now, here's the rub, they increased the fee to $40! As the lady explained to me, it includes a tee shirt and entrance to see a movie (Godzilla) on their new Big Hoss TV. I told her the group won't do the movie as we have a pool party. She said we still have to pay $40. Repeat rides on the track are $30. Personally, I find the $40 ridiculous! and have lost my desire to attend. I know it's charity...but...


What is everyone else's thoughts?

 

Dan, I feel that the 40 bucks is just a small token to pay for the experience we all get to share. Sides, I could use the t-shirt to wax my cars….


***Thanks for all the time you invest in organizing this event for all of us each year! Kudos….***

 

As I remember and I could be wrong, it was always $40.00. Extra for more laps. it is great fun! Not many people get to run on a real race track!
Just my opinion! Hope to see you there!


dtinker

 

Dave, last year was $35 but they gave car clubs an extra lap or two on the first run so that made the additional $5 over 2012 worth it. The extra laps for car clubs was a first and I'm still waiting to hear back from her as to whether they are going to continue that policy this year. When TMS started this event, the cost was either $20 or $25. So a nearly 100% price increase over 5 years just rubbed me wrong.


I agree that not many people will ever experience driving their Crossfire on a NASCAR track and is great fun! Thanks for the positive feedback Steve and Dave!

 

I would agree with you Steve, AND it is for a Childrens Charity after all. AND on top of all that, WE have a Pool Party OR TWO. LOL