more Musclecar Challenge info

[GRNOVA]

First off , Winning the speed/stop challenge was a mind blower after I just finished changing 2 head gaskets. A big congratulations to all involved in hosting this event. ridetech, Bowler transmissions, FM3, and everyone who helped make my first event one to remember.
And secondly what a great bunch of guys to race and hang out with. Meeting Jimmy Spears and his wonderful family. Bill Howell and listening to him tell me my front wheel was off the ground on the road coarse. Also Brett, John, Bill, Jason,and Chad from ridetech for helping me out.
Driving on Putnam road coarse was better than I could have imagined. The choice to have an instructor ride with you was a great learning experience. Thanks to "Iron" Mike for helping me get out of the park on time. I cannot wait for the next event! And meet more new people interested in the same addiction as me.
Here is a video of the straight at Putnam.

[tazzz25906112]

Cool pics Chris, looks like I need a sway bar in the back too....looks like it has some roll!

I got home at 4:00 today and just got The yard mowed. Chic has been downloading the pics and video. The card got full and stopped recording during my speed stops, meaning than I did not get ANY auto X video!! Sucks!

Event was awesome!! I can't get the smile off my face! Lol

Jimmy I just had the feeling you'd be right into this this,, and as it turned out you did enjoy yourself a whole bunch... Glad the experience was great and look forward to meeting you up at Motor State in a few weeks hopefully...

[shmoov69]

I'd love to do motorstate, but its too much for me now this close. I'll be looking into some of the others for sure!!
Sorry you did not get to make it, would've liked to meet you.

I may be hooked! Lol

[wicked68]

I'd love to do motorstate, but its too much for me now this close. I'll be looking into some of the others for sure!!
Sorry you did not get to make it, would've liked to meet you.

I may be hooked! Lol

nice to finally meet you in person Jimmy!

[shmoov69]

You too man, that is a Wicked car you got!! Glad you got it going again!

[Mark -G-]

Greetings Motor Sports People,

Let me open with a helpful tip.

WARNING: ANY ALLERGIES TO FUN AND MOVEMENT OR MOTION WILL PUT YOU IN IMMINENT DANGER AT THE MIDWEST MUSCLE CAR CHALLENGE!!!

1. MMC is the Most Fun car event I've attended.
2. The execution, timeliness and professionalism is top notch.
3. There are a lot of opportunities to learn at all skill levels.
4. Location, location, location - meaning world class facilities.
5. Most fun car event ever, I brought a friend; next time I'm bringing 3 or more.

Who: Muscle car enthusiasts
What: MMC - its about action / doing the driving
When: June 2010
Where: Putnam Park IN / Mid America Air Center IL
How: Professional and intimate (close family feel)
Why: The Most Fun you can have with your vehicle is using it

Now that we have the short versions out of the way, let me tell you that the people running, helping, participating and sponsoring this event all had a major part in making it my best, most fun car event to date. At the road course you can expect the lead and follow laps; then go faster - that's fun. Then you can have an instructor ride with you and hear things like wider, deeper, smoother, late apex which helps you go faster = fun. Then you get more laps with that info. Then you can Ride with the instructors. This is better than an e-ticket ride at Disney. Then you get MORE laps = your fastest laps of the day ==More Fun. Please note this is just a small sample of the fun. I have not even mentioned the high speed challenge. Also note I have been to the Carolina's, Nashville and Memphis. The Ribs on the cruise are top 3. Day 2 is at an airport shut down for our use. How cool is that? The autocross course is the largest I have seen. 60-70 mph is more than possible on the back straight / kink. The speed stop was on the air strip. Who doesn't like a little drag racing with a twist. I ran this till the smell of clutch disc, brake pads and tire smoke blended into one fragrance of automotive bliss. There are a lot of stories over this event. Tim's troubles turned triumph, GT500 smoke and slide through the cones on the speed stop. The battle on the autocross went down to the last second between the leaders. Continuing to flog their machines and pushing themselves to put together the perfect lap. Capital letters and bold print don't do my excitement justice in trying to relay how awesome this event is. I hope the cameras caught as much as I did; it will be great tv.

In closing Thank You to the sponsors, I have asked the powers that be how I can help support this event. The response I received from Jimi was invite a friend and tell them if they don't have any fun you will pay the entry fee. He has never heard of anyone having to pay. I believe that to be true.
BFG - road course, Bowler Performance Transmission - cruise, Flowmaster / ridetech - ribs, Baer Brakes - speed stop, Mothers - car show, Spectre - top speed plus others: Carbon Kustoms, Royal Purple, Holley and optima Battiers.

Final note again: Where can you do these things, at this level, with this support and facilities? Not to mention tv, magazine coverage, give aways and the trophies. The price is a bargain for track time alone.

Speak softly ....and drive a 6 spd stick..........See you next year (or sooner) Mark Golovin

[shmoov69]

Amen!
What car were you in? I'm am wonderful with remembering names! JK. Lol!

[GRNOVA]

I think he was in the 2000ish white Camaro.

[GRNOVA]

Jimmy, Motorstate?

[shmoov69]

Nope, can't afford it! But I'd LOOOOVE to!! Maybe next year.

[69Myway]

Guys,

I can't find the listings or actual channel that the event will be on. Can somebody direct me to where to find it? I know it is airing this weekend - but no idea where/how to view it.

[GRNOVA]

Chris,
FSN-Fox sports network at 11:00 on Sunday. I think this is only on Dish or Direct Tv. I have Comcast and it does not show it anywhere.

[69Myway]

Chris,
FSN-Fox sports network at 11:00 on Sunday. I think this is only on Dish or Direct Tv. I have Comcast and it does not show it anywhere.

I have DISH and just called them to upgrade me to FSN. They can only offer me Midwest FSN - and she can't confirm the challenge info, and I'm having a goofy time googling it. So...worst case I spend $10 on the upgrade...then down grade of additional channels.

If anybody has any more info - lay it my way.

[shmoov69]

Can someone more technically advanced than me (um, everyone!) maybe save it and youtube it or something?

[wicked68]

its not even listed on the national tv guide online for any of the FSN channels

[Larry Callahan]

No luck on Time Warner cable

[GRNOVA]

This is all I can find no help at all. guess I will just order the DVD for $25.00
http://www.masterstv.com/MothersCarShowSeriestv.html

[Mark -G-]

Amen!
What car were you in? I'm am wonderful with remembering names! JK. Lol!

I was in the 2000 Camaro Convt. Silver. The pace was fast enough that I didn't get around as much as I would have liked. That is why the cruise was cool - still I will be workin on being more social. Thanks for the reply. Mark -G- Note 70 El Camino under destruction.

[Mark -G-]

This is all I can find no help at all. guess I will just order the DVD for $25.00
http://www.masterstv.com/MothersCarShowSeriestv.html

I believe it is Direct TV with sports channel upgrades only. Which means I don't know anyone who has the option to view or record the show. Guess I'll be ordering a DVD also. Note: Hope you heard everyone applaud your efforts on MMC and getting the Nova running again. Awsome display of 3 wheel'n and slideways through the finish of the autocross. Later Mark -G-.

[shmoov69]

Well, it is on Direct TV here on channel 671, and my chic DVR'd it. We just got done watching it...well, it was really cool that it was covered, but there wasn't much to it IMO. It was sunday only with a couple shots of someones in car on saturday. Almost the whole episode was about the "show" cars and not the event...go figure, "Mothers Car Show Series"! Lol! Personally guys, I wouldn't spend the $25 on the video from them. Actually if someone could tell me how to put it on disc from the TV box, I'd do it for you.

Like I said, I am thrilled that it actually did get some coverage, but it just wasn't much coverage. Maybe it's because the event was so awesome, that the TV coverage was nothing compared to the event! Lol