Fun Ford

[Blackpony]

So wait, its $25 if say you want to be part of the show n shine, but its $35 if you want to just watch races and park in the pits?? Doesn't seem right...

[Damnittsteve]

So wait, its $25 if say you want to be part of the show n shine, but its $35 if you want to just watch races and park in the pits?? Doesn't seem right...

nonono, i talked to him in pm's its 25 for a racer to get in on saturday, and you have to pay an extra $10 class fee for each class you wanna run. THATS CHEAP! compared to recent ffw's. this is gunna be a good event

[TexasMotorplex.com]

No, the entry is 25$ to
Park inside the facility.
She show in shine is free so just the $25

[redrocket5.0]

Count me in, I may come run true street. Its been a while. Years ago I was on my way there and hit a aluminum ladder and blew my skinnies out. Owner of that ladder bought me new tires. Got all the way there, and didnt run. lol.

[Damnittsteve]

Count me in, I may come run true street. Its been a while. Years ago I was on my way there and hit a aluminum ladder and blew my skinnies out. Owner of that ladder bought me new tires. Got all the way there, and didnt run. lol.

thinking about running the same

[TexasMotorplex.com]

Think you have the fastest 5.0 around?? Well let’s see how you do in a heads up race with a few others. Texas Motorplex is calling out all 5.0’s new and old to see who has what it takes to be the fastest 5.0 around.
1. The Mustang must have a 5.0L displacement engine (please note this fact on your Tech Card)
2. Windsor or Coyote engine
3. Only one power adder is allowed (turbo charger, super charged, or nitrous)
4. The MustangGuys.com decal will be given each participant in their event goodie bag and MUST BE DISPLAYED on the car before first round of eliminations
Entry fee is $20
Winner will receive $250 and a Limited Edition custom trophy and T-shirt, Runner Up will receive $100 and a t-shirt courtesy of MustangGuys.com.
The two semi's will receive a MustangGuys.com T Shirt

Each event winner will then be featured on the MustangGuys.com web site and will be eligible for a special offer after the race and their recognition.

[TexasMotorplex.com]

Aeromotive Cobra Jet Challenge Competition Format
*The class will be run as a competition index, allowing for all Cobra Jet variants to compete.
* The class will be heads up with a staggered start based upon the vehicle’s NHRA natural class index. This is commonly referred to as a Competition Index Class.
* A minimum of four (4) cars must register for the class or it will not be run
* Starting index carries through all rounds – there will be NO index lowering like Competition Eliminator
Aeromotive Cobra Jet Challenge Fun Ford Weekend Entry Fee:
* Team Entry Fee: $75 per team (team is one race car, driver and up to three (3) crew members
Aeromotive Cobra Jet Challenge Purse:
* Prizes for the Competition Index Class will be awarded to the winner (a customized Aeromotive Cobra Jet Challenge jacket). The Runner-up will receive an Aeromotive Cobra Jet Challenge trophy/wall plaque.
Aeromotive Cobra Jet Challenge Class Rules:
The class is designed for all Ford Racing Cobra Jet Mustangs to compete. Where applicable, racers with comparably equipped Cobra Jet Mustangs will run in heads-up competition. Racers from different classes will run a Competition Index format. All Cobra Jet Challenge cars must pass their their respective NHRA Stock or Super Stock Tech requirements with the following exceptions;
* Any tire is allowed
* Front passenger seat may be removed
* Rear seat may be removed
All Aeromotive Cobra Jet Challenge racers must run in their current natural class as determined by current NHRA horsepower factor and NHRA Stock Car Classification weight.
Vehicle Base Weights:
Total vehicle weight minimum with driver is curb weight as listed in the NHRA Stock Car Classification. Stock Car Classification can be found on NHRA.com under Competition. (NOTE: FFW’s Aeromotive Cobra Jet Challenge does NOT use the 170 lb “driver addition” in weight classification).
See “Example of vehicle weights and elimination run” below.
Tech Inspection:
Participants are subject to tech inspection in accordance with Fun Ford Weekend (FFW) rules. Do not enter your Cobra Jet for competition if you are not prepared to prove the legality and compliance of your vehicle. See FFW General Regulatios and NHRA Rulebook for full details.
Class Safety Requirements:
1) It is the participant’s responsibility to familiarize oneself with the requirements as found in the 2012 NHRA rulebook and 2012 FFW General Regulations.
2) The participant agrees that the participant bears the ultimate responsibility at all times to ensure the safety of the participant’s vehicle and to ensure that participant complies with all applicable NHRA and FFW rules.
3) The participant agrees that participant is in the best position to know about the construction and operation of the participant’s vehicle, equipment and clothing, and whether there has been compliance with all applicable NHRA and FFW rules.
Aeromotive Cobra Jet Challenge – Spirit of the Rules
Any racer or race team acting outside the “spirit of the rules” for the Aeromotive Cobra Jet Challenge can be disqualified from the event by the agreement of at least two members of the host track Tech Department and an official representative of the Fun Ford Weekend Series, Aeromotive or Ford Racing.
How the races work:
For full Stock Eliminator and Super Stock rules, consult the 2012 NHRA Rule Book.
Example of vehicle weights and elimination run:
Vehicle 1: 2010 4.6L 3V Cobra Jet Stocker coupe automatic – 3,050 lbs. as listed on NHRA.com. This is a natural J Stock Automatic with an index of 12.45 ET.
Vehicle 2: 2008 5.4L Cobra Jet Super Stocker coupe automatic – 3,240 lbs. as listed on NHRA.com. This is a natural Super Stock D Automatic with an index of 10.20 ET.
In Eliminations:
The difference in competition indexes for these two vehicles is 2.25 seconds (12.45 – 10.20 = 2.25)
Vehicle 1 will leave first
Vehicle 2 will leave 2.25 seconds later
The first vehicle to cross the finish line wins the race!
Non-Competition Index Races
Races pairing two Cobra Jet Mustangs in the same class will be run heads-up.

[Damnittsteve]

are these 2 new events going to run saturday? or friday?

[TexasMotorplex.com]

They are going to be two more classes at fun ford

[Damnittsteve]

that means saturday guys!! mikek bring yo stuff. i want to see it run

[Rreemo]

I should have over 1000 miles on the new 5.0 by that time!

[Damnittsteve]

I should have over 1000 miles on the new 5.0 by that time!

time to get some tires and have some fun man.

[strokn88lx]

I should have over 1000 miles on the new 5.0 by that time!

I got a NX wet kit that you def need for this event!!!!!!! Make you a sweet deal!!

[FoxBodyNick]

i may go

[STROKD]

I'd go bust up the 11 second bracket but the car doesn't have a cage, so no dice.