posted 08-17-2004 11:00 AM                  

THe date is now set for Sunday, Feb. 20th 2005. .

If there is enough interest on the Prowler side, I'll arrange some track time for Wed. Night, Fri. Night or Sunday. Since I'm hosting the Mopar vs Vette challenge, I could use some extra Prowlers to take on the Vette clubs.

Let me know if you're interested.

Update Nov. 5th, 2004. I've selected the local charity for this event. Charity Event Beneficiary Announced

The benefits from the 2nd Annual Mopar vs Vette Club Charity event and 5th Annual Prowler Drags will go to the Landon Robert Donation account. Here's an update from Marion Boudreaux, Secretary, No Problem Raceway, Belle Rose, LA.

"Landon is a 4 1/2 yr. old little boy from Belle Rose, LA who needs everyone's help. When he was 1&1/2 yrs old he was diagnosed with clear cell sarcoma (cancer) and went through very extensive treatment. Just 2 weeks ago he was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. He had successful surgery yesterday and his treatments will run for about a year. If he makes it through all of his treatments he will have a 30% chance of surviving for 5 years. London's mom and dad are going through such a hard time. Thank You for your support and please keep Landon and his family in your prayers."

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posted 10-30-2004 08:37 PM                  

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Originally posted by Marty Usher:
Laddie - any update on this. It would nice to see a few Prowlers there!

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Marty.

The date is Sunday Feb. 20th for the Charity Event Mopar vs COrvette Drags. We'll do road course laps on the 1.8 mile road course in the morning. Than start time trials at 11:00 am. 1s round Eliminations at 2:00 pm. Three classes...
1) over 14 seconds
2) under 13.99 seconds
3) Slicks & race cars

Also, on Saturday, Feb 19th we'll be racing in the 2nd Grand Bayou Race of the season on the 1.8 road course. This is side by side nine classes in four race groups.. We'll be racing the 78 Vette (maybe with new stroker motor) on that day.

Friday night is normal Drag race night... Anyone that wants to come in early is welcome. Test & Tune is Wed night 17th.

I'm just starting to work on sponsors and getting clubs lined up (Nov. & Dec.).

posted 11-01-2004 03:31 PM                  

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Originally posted by TFischer:
Laddie: We might make it there for this this year. Will there be brackets? Tami

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Tami.

The Time Trials (11 to 2) will be Heads Up..

posted 11-03-2004 11:27 AM                  

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Originally posted by TFischer:
Laddie: Excellent! Thanks for the info!!! T

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Tami - maybe if we race again maybe I can finally win one!

posted 11-05-2004 06:22 AM                  

The benefits from the 2nd Annual Mopar vs Vette Club Charity event and 5th Annual Prowler Drags will go to the Landon Robert Donation account. Here's an update from Marion Boudreaux, Secretary, No Problem Raceway, Belle Rose, LA.

posted 11-05-2004 07:50 AM                  

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Originally posted by TFischer:
Marty: I have absolutely no doubt that you will definitely beat me!!!! However, I'm pretty sure I can still beat Ed!! T

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Tami - It is not my car's power that has caused me to lose to you twice - it has been the driver's inability to dial in an appropriate time and cut a good light! That is what makes bracket racing fun!

Laddie - sounds like an excellent cause.

posted 11-05-2004 09:21 AM                  

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Originally posted by Marty Usher:
Westech's latest performance mod is cutting a hole in the floorboard and inserting an indented well so you can push the gas pedal further!

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posted 01-16-2005 09:37 AM                  

This year I asked each club to donate the $100 toward the event. Last year I asked each club to put up $100 just in case we didn't draw enough gate money to pay for track rental (around $2,700 including insurance & costs) and I returned the checks after we covered the costs. Two clubs told me to just donate their check to the charity. So, this year I would like each club to donate the $100 to the cover the costs. If we have a good gate, more money could go to the local charity beneficiary in the Belle Rose area. Sewell Cadilac and Chevrolet of New Orleans has signed on as a sponsor for Trophies.

Beneficiary of this Year's Event.

Landon Robert's will be the beneficiary of this year's event. Pat Joffrion (NPR Track owner & Marion Boudreaux (Track secretary) asked if we would consider helping the Landon's family with this year's benefit. I thought it was a wonderful idea. I've also spoken with the lead person with the Assumption Parish Relay for Life teams and they also agree helping Landon would be welcome and helpful. Here's some background from Marion on Landon:

"Landon is a 5 yr. old little boy from Belle Rose, LA who needs everyone's help. When he was 1&1/2 yrs old he was diagnosed with clear cell sarcoma (cancer) and went through very extensive treatment. Just 2 weeks ago he was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. He had successful surgery yesterday and his treatments will run for about a year. If he makes it through all of his treatments he will have a 30% chance of surviving for 5 years. Landon's Mom and Dad are going through such a hard time. Thank You for your support and please keep Landon and his family in your prayers."

Also, there will be food vendors cooking at the event and all those proceeds will go to the Landon Robert's Donation Fund.

This year the Event Fee will be $10 for everyone. Children under 13 are Free. So, to either race or be a spectator will be $10.

Here's Lists on Club's Participation from last year and I'll use this as our list for this year's event. If you want to add clubs just let me know.. This is the response so far from the clubs...

GNOCC Greater New Orleans Corvette Club - approved donating $100
CCCC - Cresent City Corvette Club - approved donating $100
BRCC - Baton Rouge Corvette Club -
NSCC - Northshore Corvette Club - approved donating the $100
CCC - Cajun Corvette Club -
BSCC - Bayou State Corvette Club -
BEMA - Big Easy Mopar Club - approved donating $200
POA - Prowler Owner Assn. - approved donating the $100
Mid South (LA) Viper Club -
Alexandria Red River Valley Corvette Club -
Shreveport River Cities Corvette Club -

Only members of the clubs will be able to get a tech card and get on the track. New members can show up at the track and join one of the clubs. A good turnout (members and spectators) should allow us to cover the rental of track and hopefully more to make a good donation to Landon Robert's Fund in Belle Rose, LA....

This year the Event Fee will be $10 for everyone. Children under 13 are Free. So, to either race or be a spectator will be $10.

Flyer ...
Corvette & Mopar Club Challenge
… VETTE vs VIPER ...

Sunday, Feb. 20th

No Problem Raceway
6470 HWY 996
Belle Rose, LA 70341
(985) 369-3692 www.noproblemraceway.com

Initial planned schedule:
8:00 am - Gates Open and Touring laps on Road Course Begins
11:00 am - Road course ends & Tech begins for Drag Strip
11:30 am - Drag Strip Time Trials Begin
2:30 pm - Drag Race Elimination's Begin

Admission $10 for Spectators or Racers. Children under 13 Free; Tech Card will be given to Club members and family. Any profits will go to Landon Robert's Donation Fund a local five year old boy fighting cancer in Belle Rose, LA

Trophy Bracket Racing and Heads Up Challenge ...

Three Classes ...
- Street 14 sec & over
- Street 13:99 & under
- Non Street Race Cars

Members are invited to bring whichever car, truck they wish and family members are also invited. There will be classic cars and new cars.

posted 01-21-2005 11:33 AM                  

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Originally posted by Marty Usher:
Tami - I've driving down on Saturday 2/19. I am hoping Gary Archer decides to join me. I guess we'll stay at the Holiday in in Gonzales like we did at Cruisin the Coast a couple of year ago.

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posted 01-21-2005 10:40 PM                  

We should end Sunday around 5:00 pm... You could get a 3 hour start on return trip...

I see where the Holiday Inn in Gonzales is the Official track hotel & that is where we stayed two years ago.

http://www.noproblemraceway.com/

Not sure of rates...There's also a Best Western in Donaldsonville (Hwy 70) which is closer to track (10 mins from NPR) Here's link to Best Western...
http://bestwestern.worldexecutive.com/directory/usa/donaldsonville/hotels/19079.html

posted 01-22-2005 09:07 AM                  

Tami - I'll check out the other hotels web site and let you know where we make reservations.