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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 09:04 AM
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Default What happend to the west coast.

Just wondering West coast had or still has some off the bades cars in the drag seen where are they now.. Im sure there still people out ther in the west.. Post them up..
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 09:15 AM
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lol, you trying to pick a fight? :D
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 09:20 AM
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lol, you trying to pick a fight? :D
They all look like this
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 09:27 AM
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 09:57 AM
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Actually not at all Much respect for the west but just seem like their quite out there.. Where all the Honda head at.. Let keep it alive people..
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 11:06 AM
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yawn..
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 11:31 AM
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From my point of view an i have been in the scene since 96 i would have to say the lack
of tracks has really had a impact on the westcoast... bring back "BROTHERHOOD RACEWAY"
or we will continue to take it to the streets!!!!
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by yamo123
Actually not at all Much respect for the west but just seem like their quite out there.. Where all the Honda head at.. Let keep it alive people..
Where did you learn the english language at?
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 02:09 PM
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they are all worried about sitting in the Eibach parking lot or in a garage at wekfest with tires and wheels that don't fit their car
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 02:18 PM
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We street race in the west! Trailer to any event that is close enough for us to attend.

Keep Hearing rumors of fontana doing a Wednesday TNT or race night. If you or anyone you know can help... Dont be shy. Speak up .

West Coast needs a Series to Join.!!
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 03:11 PM
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Default Re: What happend to the west coast.

I keep hearing that there is no place to race legally.
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 1.5Slowmatic
they are all worried about sitting in the Eibach parking lot or in a garage at wekfest with tires and wheels that don't fit their car
Originally Posted by josh green
I keep hearing that there is no place to race legally.
This.

On top of that, not to start up anything but we were doing this in the 90's and it seems a lot of people got burnt out.

And no money because of the tough times, you get even less.

Another thing is that there are TONS of cars that don't get posted on here...
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by josh green
I keep hearing that there is no place to race legally.
Not for real race cars.

Irwindale Speedway 1/8 mile Thursday nites.
- Drive is 45min-2hrs for most people on rush hour traffic. Only actually 20-40min from most major areas of SoCal.

California Speedway 1/4 mile TNT Saturdays (every 3-6 weeks depending on other track schedule)
- Drive is 30min to 2hrs from most areas of SoCal
- Gets packed and usually limited to Street Cars with Registration. Does not allow cars faster than 10sec. Maybe 2-4 runs in a 7hr racing period, not including waiting in line before the gate opens.

Bakersfield/Famoso Raceway 1/4 mile TNT Fri Nite (every 2-6 weeks depending on track schedule)
- Drive 2-4hrs from most areas of SoCal. To make it to Fri nite session, youre leaving at 1-2pm on a Friday afternoon BEFORE the traffic hits. So that means its a full day off preparation just to get there at 4pm.

That is it. Thats the choices out here. Other than the major events like IDRC/BOTI that come to Fontana and Bakersfield, its really no convenient way to go testing even if you wanted to. While there are those places, its really not easy to cut your work day short and take a day off to go testing on Thurs nite or Fri nite.
I'm not complaining, its just the fact of what is available out here. Even on a weekend, there's really limited TNT days. Suuucks.
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 03:45 PM
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There are several Import drag events on the west coast in 2010, expect more in 2011, especially from IFO.

IFO races include Tucson, Vegas, Seatte
I think at least 4 CMI events at Sacramento Raceway
BOTI at Fontana and Woodburn
IDRC at Fontana in June and September

That's at least 12 organized Import drag competitions. Stop complaining and just go to the events!
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by GSRcaucAZN78
There are several Import drag events on the west coast in 2010, expect more in 2011, especially from IFO.

IFO races include Tucson, Vegas, Seatte
I think at least 4 CMI events at Sacramento Raceway
BOTI at Fontana and Woodburn
IDRC at Fontana in June and September

That's at least 12 organized Import drag competitions. Stop complaining and just go to the events!
Whos complaining? who wants to travel 100's of miles to win chump change when our
street events are paying out 1000's of dollars an there local.check us out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkR6eDxxtyg
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 05:04 PM
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Default Re: What happend to the west coast.

Sonic, the street racing i think is besides the point. I know you guys are hardcore, but the growth of the sport isnt based on that event only.

Cliff, yes I agree there is a good amt of Major events in the area and we appreciate that. We got your support on the Vegas event for sure. I think its just unfortunate on the non-event issue. We are limited on the TNT days and that is what sucks. No one wants to wait 4-6 weeks and/or drive 4-6 hours just to try out a car at a major event. That is my gripe.
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ExospeedAMcrx
Sonic, the street racing i think is besides the point. I know you guys are hardcore, but the growth of the sport isnt based on that event only.

Cliff, yes I agree there is a good amt of Major events in the area and we appreciate that. We got your support on the Vegas event for sure. I think its just unfortunate on the non-event issue. We are limited on the TNT days and that is what sucks. No one wants to wait 4-6 weeks and/or drive 4-6 hours just to try out a car at a major event. That is my gripe.
I agree with u EXO. Im just trying to make a point to Mr Cliff saying were complainning
im willing to travel anywhere aslong as the payouts are worth the trouble. As far as TNT i goto FAMOSO RACEWAY all the time so its no big deal but theres no major events held there.
P.S. are the crx frontends done

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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 05:40 PM
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Im too old to race on the streets, and i could give a **** about the payouts. Were just happy to be out there racing, thanks too all that are putting on events this year. Theres plenty of races to attend this year, no more excuses guys.
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by SIXTY
Im too old to race on the streets, and i could give a **** about the payouts. Were just happy to be out there racing, thanks too all that are putting on events this year. Theres plenty of races to attend this year, no more excuses guys.
I didnt know STREET RACING had a age limit but thanks for letting me know.
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by SonicRacing1
I didnt know STREET RACING had a age limit but thanks for letting me know.
It doesn't have an age limit, but sometimes people's priorities change with time...I know mine have sure changed...
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 07:03 PM
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[QUOTE=Nerologic;42669609]It doesn't have an age limit, but sometimes people's priorities change with time...I know mine have sure changed...[/QUOTE

Dead Issue just lock this ****!!!! Its always gonna be one thing or another on why or why not you cant do it. you guys do what yo do an me an my people will do what we do an every1 will be happy
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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I just want to know where all the pro cars are from out west? AEM Pro RWD car, AEM pro FWD car, etc.

As for the video above I will only say this. I would rather race for "chump change" then go to some half a**ed drag race on the street and watch my car spin into 4th gear on slicks because it is on some road with no traction compound. Your motors must love rev limiter out there.
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 10:57 AM
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I love the sport but I personally got burnt out and grew out of it. To much time and money put in the car and not enough places locally to TNT with the budget I was on. Like Nerologic said...peoples priorities change and now I have more time to spend with my family now.

By the way...my car is up for sale in the FS section. Thanks
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 1.5Slowmatic
they are all worried about sitting in the Eibach parking lot or in a garage at wekfest with tires and wheels that don't fit their car
...you're a smart one!
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by BoostR41
I just want to know where all the pro cars are from out west? AEM Pro RWD car, AEM pro FWD car, etc.

As for the video above I will only say this. I would rather race for "chump change" then go to some half a**ed drag race on the street and watch my car spin into 4th gear on slicks because it is on some road with no traction compound. Your motors must love rev limiter out there.
All the pros kissed there HONDAS goodbye an jumped on sponsored bandwagons what u see is what u get WE are the PROS wether you want to accept is up to you lol...with the exceptions of a few they know who they are. once again i'll say it again nobody wants to here ur sad stories on why you dont do it so just drop it its pointless...
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