I'm booking a professional carwash and detailing service to be at the Hampton Inn over the weekend. Should we have them there just Friday/Saturday or is there a significant number of you planning to arrive on Thursday? I have already forewarned them to expect 250+. That's one reason they are asking about Thursday.

-Anthony

 

I have been talking with Kacey Chrysler, a music producer, artist, radio show host and he provided the music featured in one of the new Chrysler 300C commercials. He invited me to talk on his radio show tonight about the 2010 LX & Beyond Nationals. (which will be available on iTunes for download soon!)

Now that the news is official I can let everybody know that Kacey Chrysler has confirmed that he will be shooting a music video at this year's LX & Beyond Nationals!!! Obviously his staff will be looking for some vehicles to feature in the forefront. So any mods you are working on you got 2 months to get everything looking sharp.

I told ya'll this year's LX & Beyond Nationals was gonna be fun!!! (Stop procrastinating and start planning)

Is it July yet?

Anthony Carter
LX & Beyond Nationals
Founder

 

Win a ProCharger Supercharger System for your late-model HEMI!

Own a late-model HEMI? Been drooling over the industry-leading power of a ProCharger supercharger system? Want to win a ProCharger? Here’s your chance.



Over the course of three HEMI and Chrysler events, late-model HEMI owners can sign up to win a ProCharger HO Intercooled Supercharger System for a 6.1L HEMI at the following events:

Event 1) NMCA Muscle Car Nationals / shopHEMI.com / ProCharger World’s Fastest HEMI Challenge: June 4 - 6, Maple Grove Raceway, Reading, PA

Event 2) Chrysler Nationals, July 9 - 11, Carlisle, PA.

Event 3) LX & Beyond Nationals, July 17 & 18, Quaker City Raceway, Salem, OH.

Event attendees must stop by the ProCharger display at each of these events and fill out their entry forms. The winner will be announced on July 23, 2010 and will be notified via telephone.

Race car, show car or daily driver: if you own a late-model HEMI powered vehicle, be SURE to stop by the ProCharger display at any or all of events and sign up for your chance to win the Ultimate Power Adder for your HEMI.

 

SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT – Friday, May 21, 2010

The 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS would like to welcome back another RETURNING SPONSOR......POWER PORTED PERFORMANCE, which offers safe, affordable and powerful aftermarket accessories for the Modern Mopar enthusiast in a very unique way.

Jeremy and the folks at POWER PORTED PERFORMANCE supported this event 3 years ago during its start-up when it was just a 1-day event called the Central Ohio LX Spring Meet & Greet. Also, they were the first company to step up and headline the Inaugural LX & Beyond Nationals as our main sponsor. We are very happy to have them back onboard again as a supporting sponsor for the 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS.

 

There was lots of feedback that we received from the 2009 event and this is a direct result of YOU providing US with requested feedback on what YOU would like to see at the event.


We are pleased to announce that there will be a chassis dyno at the 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS this year that will be provided by......MODERN MUSCLE PERFORMANCE of Martinsville, VA. We had the pleasure of meeting Dave Weber and his team at another MOPAR event last year and immediately felt his company would be the perfect addition to the event. Not only can they dyno your Modern Mopar vehicle but also tune it as well.

Looking for the best performance parts for your custom hotrod or HEMI? Then look no further, let MODERN MUSCLE PERFORMANCE build you the custom muscle car of your dreams. Formerly Henry County rods, the professionals at Modern Muscle have over 40 years of experience in everything including CNC operation, supercharger installation, custom fabrication, restoration and technical help. Simply put, they have the tools, knowledge, and experience to make a mean custom hotrod featuring HEMI performance without wasting your time and/or money. Modern Muscle focuses on delivering the highest quality performance parts designed to be visually stunning while demolishing the competition. And rest assured, all original products are CNC crafted with pinpoint accuracy resulting in a ride that is sure to be a showstopper.

****More details coming soon on how to schedule time in advance as well as pricing.

 

SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT – Wednesday, May 26, 2010

The 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS would like to welcome back another RETURNING SPONSOR......TOMMY Z DESIGN, which offers everything for your Modern Moper Musclecar from bodykits, hoods, 3pc wheels and much more. The company has offered many "first editions" to the LX & Beyond community such as their Signature 300C deep dish grille, the Challenger hood for the Dodge Charger and the 6-piece aero kit for the 300C that has been featured on Serious Wheels and many other media outlets.

TOMMY Z and his crew was one of many generous sponsors to believe in this event and not only stepped up to support the Inaugural LX & Beyond Nationals they also lended their knowledge, skill and many man hours to design and provide LXForums member Brad Cotterman (4DEATER) with a FREE, one-of-a-kind and stunning Dodge Charger SRT8 makeover in 2008.

We are very happy to have TOMMY Z DESIGN back onboard with us again this year for the 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS as a supporting sponsor. They will be providing a very cool prize for one lucky participant. Thank you again for the support!

 

 

SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT – Tuesday, June 1, 2010

The 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS would like to welcome a NEW SPONSOR......MANCINI RACING, which was the very first Chrysler Direct Connection/Mopar Performance Parts Distributor and has continued to successfully provide parts to a global customer base of loyal MOPAR consumers in North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Establsihed in 1972, MANCINI RACING has a rich and proud heritage of providing MOPAR enthusiasts the right products at the right price with first-class technical expertise and customer service. Without a doubt a legend in the industry and the MOPAR community, we are proud to have them onboard this year!!!

Their comprehensive portfolio of high-performance parts and accessories includes everything from vintage Mopar muscle cars to the current production 5.7L and 6.1L HEMI-Powered Challenger, Charger, Magnum, Ram and 300C. MANCINI RACING willl be providing some cool prizes and surprises from their catalog for the 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS and also have their booth setup at the event. Bring your cash/credit cards and be ready to pick-up some new MOPAR swag, parts and accessories.

 

Thank you Mancini Racing for 2010 LX & Beyond Nationals support! - LX Forums Modern Mopar Muscle

 

SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT – Wednesday, June 2, 2010

On behalf of the 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS we would like to welcome back RETURNING SPONSOR......ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE CONCEPTS, well known to the "LX & Beyond Community" for bringing their innovative "halo-lights" to the lx/lc-platform Dodge/Chrysler vehicles. Their list of lighting solutions to accent your ride and make it stand apart from the crowd include headlights, tailights, fogs, interior lighting and much more. They will be providing some very cool prizes for participants.

Justin and the folks from ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE CONCEPTS supported this event 3 years ago during its start-up when it was just a 1-day event called the Central Ohio LX Spring Meet & Greet. We are very happy to have them back onboard again for the 4th year in a row and ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE CONCEPTS has been named the "OFFICIAL LIGHTING PRODUCT" of the 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS.

 

Again, they will be bringing with them some very interesting cars to show off. They will also be available and interacting with LX & Beyond participants throughout the entire weekend and have offered to do a 1 hour tech talk again as well. Please join me in thanking them once again and spread the word to others not on the forums. The 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS is an event you don't want to miss!!!

Anthony Carter
LX & Beyond Nationals
Founder

 

SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT – Wednesday, June16, 2010

On behalf of the 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS we would like to welcome a NEW SPONSOR......CIRCUIT MOTORSPORTS, performance part supplier located in Orlando, FL. They sell just about every performance product you can think of for your vehicles, and specialize in suspensions, brakes, and aero items, or anything you need to make your driving more pleasurable. They believe in "Affordable Performance" and will beat any price.

We are very happy to have CIRCUIT MOTORSPORTS on board for the 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS. They will be providing some very cool gift certificates for participants to win at the event this year.

 

SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT – Thursday, June 17, 2010

On behalf of the 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS we would like to welcome a NEW SPONSOR......FORE PRECISION WORKS, a product develpment and contract manufacturing firm located outside of Raleigh, North Carolina. They specialize in fluid system and component design and manufacturing. Every product of their business reflects engineering and manufacturing excellence.

We are very happy to have FORE PRECISION WORKS on board for the 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS. One lucky participant will have the chance to win a set of (5.7L or 6.1L) fuel rails for their LX & Beyond vehicle and 2 more participants will have a chance to win 1 of 2 gift certificates. Only way you will be eligible is if you attend the 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS. Thank you again for the generous support!!!

 

SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT – Thursday, June 17, 2010

On behalf of the 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS we would like to welcome NEW SPONSOR......JAY'S GRAF-X, relocating to their new facility just outside St. Louis, Missouri. The elite source for all your custom art needs! They specialize in Custom Painted Airbrushed Goalie Masks, Motorcycles, Helmets, Guitars, & Mopars. They have also expanded their talents into the Tattoo industry.

We appreciate JAY'S GRAF-X taking time out of their hectic schedule of creating masterpieces and preparing for the move to their new facility to reach out to us and support the 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS. They have very generously offered a gift certificate for 50% off any order of $300.00 (or more). Anybody looking to take their LX & Beyond vehicle to the next level will want to get ahold of this prize. Thank you again for the support!!!

 

SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT – Friday, June 25, 2010

On behalf of the 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS we would like to welcome another NEW SPONSOR......PETTY'S GARAGE, the winningest shop in NASCAR history, which has taken it to the street by producing performance daily driver Challengers for the enthusiast market. They have taken over 60 years of racing experience and poured it into the 2010 Richard Petty Signature Series Challenger and a signature line of performance parts.

PETTY'S GARAGE will be bringing Mr. Richard Petty's personally-owned 2010 Petty Signature Series Challenger which is driven by "The King", himself. In addition, they will be bringing some customer cars for everyone to see and will be providing some items for racing and car show participants to win to include performance race inspired parts, Petty's Garage swag and even some autographed items. You will have to be at the 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS to find out everything they are giving away. Don't miss it!!!

 

FRIDAY, JULY 16

11AM – 4PM…..Vendor Early-Bird Roll-In for Setup

1:00-3:00PM….Volunteers Meet In the Hampton Inn Hotel Conference Room

2:00PM………...Hotel Check-In Begins (Hampton Inn)

3:00PM………...Hotel Check-In Begins (Fairfield Inn)

5PM – 10PM.....2010 LX & Beyond Nationals Cruise-In and Official Welcome Party

ALL DAY - Meet and Greet at the Hampton Inn Lobby and Parking Lot


SATURDAY, JULY 17

• On-Site Registration and Pre-Registered Check-In at Quaker City Raceway
• Check-In Time is 8:30AM – 11:30AM for Car Show Entries
• Racing Registration Will Be Accepted Until 9AM

7:30AM………...QCR Gates Open

7:30AM………...Vendor Roll-In for Setup (7:30AM to 11AM)

8:00AM………...Participant and Spectator Gates Open

8:00AM………...Race Tech Opens (No Tech, No Race)

8:45AM………...Drivers Safety Meeting for ALL Race Participants

9:00AM………...2010 LX & Beyond Nationals Begins

9:00AM………...Vendor Midway Opens

9:00AM………...Bracket Racing Time Trials (Round 1)

9:30AM………...Car Show Judging Begins – F4 Challenge Professional Judging

9:45AM………...Heads-Up Qualifying Round #1

10:45AM………..Exhibition Runs (Round 1)

11:00AM………...Bracket Racing Time Trails (Round 2)

11:45AM………..Heads-Up Qualifying Round #2

12:45PM………..Exhibition Runs (Round 2)

1:00PM………...Bracket Racing Time Trails (Round 3)

1:45PM………...Heads-Up Qualifying Round #3 (Inverted)

2:30AM………...Car Show Judging Ends (Results Available Sunday, July 18)

2:45PM………...Exhibition Runs (Round 3)

3:00PM………...End of 2010 LX & Beyond Nationals Track Events for Saturday

3:30PM…….…...Quaker City Raceway will hold an OPEN Bracket Race competition the remainder of the evening that is open to the public. If you want to continue racing more there is a separate fee. This is not included in 2010 LX & Beyond Nationals.

5PM – 9PM.....2010 LX & Beyond Nationals Cruise-In and Appreciation Party
Quaker Steak & Lube Restaurant, 5800 Interstate Boulevard, Austintown, OH 44515

9PM – 10PM......SRT Engineers Tech Talk Session at Hampton Inn Hotel

9PM – 12AM…Meet and Greet Continues at the Hampton Inn Lobby and Parking Lot


SUNDAY, JULY 18

8:00AM………...QCR Gates Open

8:00AM………...Participant and Spectator Gates Open

9:00AM………...Vendor Midway Open

9:00AM………...Mickey Thompson Tires Bracket Race Eliminations – (Round 1)

9:45AM………...Montgomery Modern Street (5.7 N/A) HEMI Eliminations

10:00AM……….Car Show Results Available - Professional Scoring by F4 Challenge

10:00AM………..Montgomery Modern Street (6.1 N/A) HEMI Eliminations

10:15AM………..Montgomery Modern Street (Stroker N/A) HEMI Eliminations

10:30AM………..Montgomery Modern Street (Unlimited) HEMI Eliminations

• All 1st Round Quick 16 Losers In Each Class (total of 8 per class), Will Be Allowed to Go Into the Bracket Program for FREE. This only happens once during the elimination rounds

10:45AM………...Exhibition Runs (Round 1)

11:15AM………...Mickey Thompson Tires Bracket Race Eliminations – (Round 2)

12:00PM………...Montgomery Modern Street (5.7 N/A) HEMI Eliminations

12:15PM…….…..Montgomery Modern Street (6.1 N/A) HEMI Eliminations

12:30PM………..Montgomery Modern Street (Stroker N/A) HEMI Eliminations

12:45PM………..Montgomery Modern Street (Unlimited) HEMI Eliminations

1:00PM………...Exhibition Runs (Round 2)

1:15PM………...Mickey Thompson Tires Bracket Race Eliminations – (Round 3)

1:45PM………...Montgomery Modern Street (5.7 N/A) HEMI Eliminations

2:00PM…….…..Montgomery Modern Street (6.1 N/A) HEMI Eliminations

2:15PM………..Montgomery Modern Street (Stroker N/A) HEMI Eliminations

2:30PM………..Montgomery Modern Street (Unlimited) HEMI Eliminations

2:45PM………...Exhibition Runs (Round 3)

3:00PM………...Car Show Awards

3:30PM………...Racing Awards

5:00PM…….......End of the 2010 LX & Beyond Nationals Event

 

On Sunday, carshow participants that are not competing in any of the racing classes will be allowed to run during the Exhibition time slots. Make sure to go thru tech on Saturday if you plan to take advantage of this opportunity on Sunday. No tech no race.

 

SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT – Thursday, July 1, 2010

The 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS would like to welcome back RETURNING SPONSOR............BORLA PERFORMANCE EXHAUST, the World's Most Winning Exhaust. Their exhausts are built of aircraft-quality (T-304) austenitic stainless steel both inside and out. BORLA systems are built to provide for a long-lasting exhaust system and they guarantee it for A MILLION MILES.

I have their Borla 112's catback exhaust system installed on my 2006 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T and it performs and looks as good as the first day I installed it. Thank you again to BORLA PERFORMANCE EXHAUST for supporting us for the 2nd year in a row and the 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS as well as providing a gift certificate to one lucky attendee.

 

Wow! The weekend came and went so fast!!!

On behalf of the 2010 LX & Beyond Nationals I would like to THANK ALL OF YOU that attended and help make this the largest and best one yet. In addition, I would like to thank all of the sponsors: PARAMOUNT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS | BILLET TECHNOLOGY | SPARKPLUGS.COM | RODTANA DESIGNS | HXC PERFORMANCE LLC | CORSA PERFORMANCE | REDFOX-RACING | FACTORY REPRODUCTIONS | CHRYSLER CLASSIC EVENTS | JINA'S EMBROIDERY | DIABLOSPORT | MEGUIAR'S CAR CARE PRODUCTS | HPP - HEIDE PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS | SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT | GOODYEAR TIRES | POWER PORTED PERFORMANCE | TOMMY Z DESIGN | ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE CONCEPTS | PROCHARGER | CIRCUIT MOTORSPORTS | JAY'S GRAF-X | FORE PRECISION WORKS | MODERN MUSCLE PERFORMANCE | MANCINI RACING | MICKEY THOMPSON TIRES | PETTY'S GARAGE | SPEEDFACTORY CARS | WHATSNEWSNX DIGITAL | AMERICAN MUSCLE.COM | ROCK AUTO.COM | MOTHER'S POLISH AND WAXES | BORLA EXHAUST because without their support this event could never happen. Also, I would like to thank special guests TEAM SRT ENGINEERS/CHRYSLER GROUP LLC for making the trip out to the event for the 2nd year in a row, hanging out with us LX/LC/SRT folks, and not only answering questions for us but also listening to our feedback; and special guest KACEY CHRYSLER for attending this year. Last, but definitely not least I would like to thank the BUCKEYE LX CAR CLUB for all their help and F4 CHALLENGE for their relentless attention to detail and fairness with the car show.

Both racing and carshow results will be posted later today and this week. Those of you that were advised that the prize sponsors will be given your info should be hearing from them soon. If not, please contact me via email or PM and I will get you connected with them so you can claim your prizes.

I'll be wrapping up final items from the 2010 event over the next 2 weeks, then taking the month of August off and enjoying the summer, and get back into planning for 2011 on September 1st. Without a doubt you all inspired me to another level and provided some extremely useful feedback to make the event next year even better. Mark your calendars and plan your modifications for July 16-17, 2011!!!

Thank you again!

Anthony Carter
LX & Beyond Nationals
Founder

 

Choice Awards
Phil Mitchell 06 Chrysler 300C SRT8
Scott Rutt 04 Dodge Neon SRT4
Ben Snow 09 Dodge Challenger RT
Brett Reigel 08 Dodge Magnum SE
Jon Dalton 09 Dodge Challenger RT
Angie Willey 07 Dodge Charger SXT
Todd Hardy 05 Dodge Magnum RT
Lou Gagliardi 08 Dodge Caliber SRT4
Dan Pruitt 07 Chrysler 300C SRT8
Doug DeMoss 05 Dodge Magnum RT

Vehicle Make Competition
300/300C Daily Driver Christian Arancibia 06 Chrysler 300C SRT8
300/300C Weekend Driver Mark “Halo” Chrysler 300C

Challenger Daily Driver Shawn Kaufman 10 Dodge Challenger RT
Challenger Weekend Driver Chris Davis 09 Dodge Challenger SRT8

Charger Daily Driver Vicki Ross Dodge Charger RT
Charger Weekend Driver Patrick Taylor 07 Dodge Charger Daytona RT

Magnum Daily Driver Sheldon Webster 05 Dodge Magnum RT
Magnum Weekend Driver Nathan Herschbach 06 Dodge Magnum SRT8

Other MOPAR Daily Driver Ron Stacy 07 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8
Other MOPAR Weekend Driver Johnny Elias 08 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

Specialty Awards
Outstanding Engine Visual
3rd Place Tracy Archer 05 Dodge Magnum RT
2nd Place Vanessa Carroll 09 Dodge Charger RT
1st Place Todd Roberts 06 Chrysler 300C SRT8

Outstanding Custom Paint and Finish
3rd Place Todd Hathaway 07 Dodge Charger RT
2nd Place Patrick Taylor 07 Dodge Charger Daytona RT
1st Place Chris Davis 09 Dodge Challenger SRT8

Outstanding Sound Presentation
3rd Place Mark “Halo” Chrysler 300C
2nd Place Shawn Kaufman 10 Dodge Challenger RT
1st Place Shawn Oliver 05 Dodge Magnum RT

Outstanding In Car Entertainment
3rd Place Mike Currie 06 Dodge Charger RT
2nd Place Chris Davis 09 Dodge Challenger SRT8
1st Place Vicki Ross Dodge Charger RT

Outstanding Underhood Performance
3rd Place Christian Arancibia 06 Chrysler 300C SRT8
2nd Place Patrick Taylor 07 Dodge Charger Daytona RT
1st Place Walter Warner 06 Dodge Charger SRT8

Outstanding Female Ride
3rd Place Vanessa Carroll 09 Dodge Charger RT
2nd Place Tracy Archer 05 Dodge Magnum RT
1st Place Vicki Ross Dodge Charger RT

Outstanding Performance Themed Ride
3rd Place Rick Ellison (Petty’s Garage) 08 Dodge Challenger SRT8
2nd Place Jeremy Steinman (Power Ported Performance)
1st Place Nathan Herschbach (Red-Fox Racing)

Outstanding Car Show Themed Ride
3rd Place Dennis Witte 05 Dodge Magnum SXT
2nd Place Shawn Kaufman 10 Dodge Challenger RT
1st Place Todd Hathaway 07 Dodge Charger RT

Best of Show: Show and Go Award Patrick Taylor 07 Dodge Charger Daytona RT