cruise car count

[dville_gt]

i blame the LS/Turbo craze and the fact that not everyone can afford to build/maintain a 1000hp street car these days, and running 8.2s is just not as fun as it used to be

and talisman

you blame one of the most friendly/economic high hp street car platforms (turbo LS) for a low turnout?

[BigTitan21]

I do notice that there aren't a lot of young guys out there running anymore. There are exceptions of course (ex, Josh.0 and 91CoupeMike) but there isn't a large group of competitive 20-something guys anymore. Just old farts, lmao. I guess the ricer scene took all the kids.

There are plenty of them out there that are starting up and wanting to learn. I had a small group (non DFWM members) that were interested. I started a thread in the GTG forum but got zero responses.

[naynay]

you blame one of the most friendly/economic high hp street car platforms (turbo LS) for a low turnout?

yes, lol. maybe i should get me one of them fox mustangs and come racin

[Baron Von Crowder]

The bottom line is: unless you are in a car that has plenty of power and is setup for it, 1/8th mile drag racing is pretty damned boring. 1/4 is a bit faster and longer, but still the same wait-longer-than-drive event.

Ennis is a drive for almost everyone, but we could do a autocross in the back paddock and drags on the strip there. The fast 1/8th mile guys will piss an moan because they cant run the 1/4, but the guys with the new mustangs and some with street cars can play on both, and the turnout could double or more.

But we go to k-dale.

[Txstang1]

I think part of the problem is that we started having too many per year, and like mentioned above less racers and no new racers really.

My Mustang is down right now for a rebuild, but I had still planned on attending the spring cruise and taking pictures and filming, but my Niece's graduation luncheon was the same day from 11-2 so I couldn't make it.

I hope Brooks doesn't throw in the towel on this event, I think the Fall cruise will be better. Also, now that we are back down to two per year, I think that will help attendance also.

[KTOWNKILLA]

Thanks Brooks. Me and my son had a great time. I was glad to see you at Red Line Saturday night and told me the cruise was Sunday.(I thought it was Saturday morning)

[Damnittsteve]

I think part of the problem is that we started having too many per year, and like mentioned above less racers and no new racers really.

My Mustang is down right now for a rebuild, but I had still planned on attending the spring cruise and taking pictures and filming, but my Niece's graduation luncheon was the same day from 11-2 so I couldn't make it.

I hope Brooks doesn't throw in the towel on this event, I think the Fall cruise will be better. Also, now that we are back down to two per year, I think that will help attendance also.

really? the first 2 years we had 4 events they were all full, people are changing, that's all there is too it. new blood is out there but not welcome on dfwstangs unless they post their gf's tits... its just the way it is.

[Skidmark]

really? the first 2 years we had 4 events they were all full, people are changing, that's all there is too it. new blood is out there but not welcome on dfwstangs unless they post their gf's tits... its just the way it is.

I'd agree with this. When new folks come around they are scared off. Just my opinion, but take it with a grain of salt, as my only vehicle right now is a beater.

[Grape]

who was the late model blue mustang with street tires that kept blazing the tires and running 8.50's at 115?

[jetboat]

who was the late model blue mustang with street tires that kept blazing the tires and running 8.50's at 115?

Not me.

[Mysticcobrakilla]

who was the late model blue mustang with street tires that kept blazing the tires and running 8.50's at 115?

You talking about the gt500 with the evolution sticker on the windshield?

[Unicorn Jeff]

I REALLY wanted to be there but my car wasn't able to get finished that weekend

[Mike]

I REALLY wanted to be there but my car wasn't able to get finished that weekend

Is it finished now?

[SEB]

I will start making it a point to make every cruise from here on out! You have my word on it. Hope others will do the same

[Rustang]

You talking about the gt500 with the evolution sticker on the windshield?

Yes, that's the one.... Holy Shit! He did go 6.87 once, and went 116 too.