BBF Rocky Mountain Throwdown

BBF Rocky Mountain Throwdown

The BBF Rocky Mountain Throwdown is now working in conjunction with the Ford vs. Mopar Bash. Please follow this link for more details. http://460ford.com/forum/showthread.php?p=826075#post826075

Okay guys, we have the date and event nailed down. We are working in conjunction with the Ford vs. Mopar event in Pueblo, CO. The event flyer isn't done yet, but I will post one when it becomes available. I'm working on setting up a buffet at a local restuarant, and will update the post above with details as they become available.

If you have any suggestions or ideas in regard to the event, please feel free to comment or give me a call.

Thanks,
Carl

Sounds cool Carl. Only 220 miles so I will drag the truck down there.

Rocky Mountain Throwdown! Dare I say "West Coast Bash?" It's pretty close to the left coast, and we don't have a West Coast Bash yet.

Gotta love the 385 Series Ford gaining momentum all around the country! :D

i'll have the ole torino threre

I will try to make it up there with my new 557.

do they go by the NHRA rulebook? Or run-what-ya-brung>

do they go by the NHRA rulebook? Or run-what-ya-brung>

Standard NHRA tech. Nobody wants to be killed by the guy in the other lane.

Hmm ! looks like bandimere is having the stupid chevy shoot out Soo. I'll think about it. It's kind of rough for me in my car and would have to mostly run the left lane since the right lane shut down merges to the left lane.

Ace

Sounds like a good time. Ill be there.

hmm, zephyrbob.

hmm, zephyrbob.
lets go bob

Looks like I will be doing my racing on the street.The ragtop will never pass a NHRA test.eventually it will(more work!), but will be there. My grandson lives in colorado springs, is a pipe fitter constructing a wind generator manufacturing plant in Pueblo. He loves Fords too! Wonder where he learned that??

lets go bob

you bet. sold my stang, zephyr is already in its garage. engine is starting to defrost after a long below zero jan. lol. hinckley here. you?

Talked to the promoter of the Ford vs. Mopar event, and it has been cancelled. :mad:

As details of a new date and/or location become available, I'll post them up.

hm well now you will just have to drive to minn for a challenge. we will race through the moskito infested swamps and shoot things and cruise around mn/wi border. lol
....now for the serious part, hope you find some other diddlybob for us to enjoy carl. thanks for your efforts, bobn

hm well now you will just have to drive to minn for a challenge. we will race through the moskito infested swamps and shoot things and cruise around mn/wi border. lol
....now for the serious part, hope you find some other diddlybob for us to enjoy carl. thanks for your efforts, bobn

That's tempting Bob. I've heard you have some monster Pike hiding in the lakes up there. Guess they grow pretty big when the lakes are only ice free 30 days a year.

Seriously though, I'm working on finding something else.

Talked to the track today. The original promoter is out. They're trying to find sponsors (local Ford and Chrysler dealers, etc.) to cover the base costs so that they can put the event on themselves.

To be clear......the BBF Rocky Mountain Showdown is not cancelled. It will be taking place late summer / early fall.

Sounds good Carl... Thanks for working on this for us.

Tom

any updates carl? Looking forward to making the trip to Pueblo.

any updates carl? Looking forward to making the trip to Pueblo.

They've told everyone that they will have more info in April. There are other events we can coordinate with but the Ford vs. Mopar seems like a natural, so I'm hoping to work that out.

i'll have the ole torino threre :D you goin to the bash:D

Any updates on this Carl? ... or is there not enough interest? Bob and I could always just head that direction to hang out a couple days and we could all shoot the ****... drop off some cores and make some plans for the future.

Tom

Well, it's been on again-off again with the Ford vs. Mopar deal. I'm going to talk to the track manager this week.

Worst case, we can just show up for the Friday night drags then do a cruise with a buffet at the end on Saturday.

I'll let you guys know.

hmmm.

There's Bandimere's deal on the 27th of june

http://www.bandimere.com/events/event_detail.php?eventID=363&dTargetDate=06/01/2009


Ace

zbob has a BIG MOUTH> it is not his event, not his efforts, tone, temperment, or philosophy that counts.

i believe the intentions of this event was a friendly non competetive get together of like minded individuals. fwiw, zbob
NON competeitve. You got to be kidding. I race for fun and winning


Ace

hey tom look forward to seeing you there and checking out your efforts on your car. bobn

Thanks Carl... My thought is worst case, I will be dropping off some cores. You haven't heard much from me lately, but when you do it will be for real stuff that I can afford to pay cash for. Closer to the original mid-late August works best for me, but I am somewhat flexable.

As far as the competitive stuff... there is always someone who has more money and faster than me. If I could sit and have a few cold beverages with Carl and Bob and some fried chicken with Rob... life is good.

Tom

Okay guys, I talked to the track manager today. The Ford vs. Mopar event is on! August 22nd and 23rd. Friday night drags will also be available on the 21st but will not be included in the Ford vs. Mopar entry fee.

I'm not sure at this point if the race promoter is going to be doing prize money or trophies. I suggested trophies to keep the entry fee down, and a gamblers race for those that want to have a chance at winning some prize money.

As originally planned, I would like to do an off-site get together/buffet just for our BBF guys. It's looking like the track is doing a BBQ on Sat night, so we should try to schedule around that. I think something before the event would be best so everyone can meet before the racing gets going. This could be Friday night for fish-n-chips & beer, or Saturday morning eggs, pancakes and sausage. Let me know what you guys want to do, and I'll make it happen.

I will post a copy of the flyer as soon as it's available, but for now the tentative schedule includes:

Friday the 21st: PMP Friday night drags. All makes and models. (not included in Ford vs. Mopar entry fee)

FORD vs. MOPAR EVENT

-Saturday the 22nd: Fords vs. Fords and Mopars vs. Mopars only. This will be an opportunity to run against each other and do some tuning.
-Saturday the 22nd, ~6:00pm: BBQ at the track for all participants.

-Sunday the 23rd: The main event....Fords vs. Mopars.

Good news Carl. I hope to have the motor back in and the bugs worked out by then.

Okay guys, we've got the schedule nailed down. Flyers should be ready soon.

Ford and Mopar Bash 2009
Saturday August 22, 2009
Gates open at 7:00 am. Tech opens at 7:30 am. Time trials begin at 9:00 am. Three time trials and then eliminations.
Two Races
The first race will be a Ford -vs- Ford Trophy Race and a Mopar –vs- Mopar Race
The second will be a “Cash Out” Race – Each round winner will receive cash at the ET ticket booth. YOU WIN, YOU RECEIVE CASH, YOU ADVANCE TO THE NEXT ROUND
Tech Card Cost is $70 for the two races. Buybacks $20. $5 for spectators.

Saturday night at the track:
BBQ for all participants presented by Cars By Carl and Solutions Management immediately following the last race. Participants are asked to bring covered dishes, plates, utensils, refreshments, goodies, etc. or donations accepted.

Sunday August 23, 2009
Gates open at 7:00 am. Tech opens at 7:30 am. Time trials begin at 9:00 am. Three time trials and then eliminations.
Ford –vs- Mopar Race. We will eliminate by racing a Ford –vs- a Mopar every round until pairs cannot be made, then pairs will be drawn from the same brand.

Tech Card Cost is $50 for a Trophy and Payout. Buybacks $20. $5 for spectators.
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Thanks for the update Carl. Talk to you later.

Tom

Please see post for Ford vs. Mopar Bash and please direct all future comments/questions to that thread. Thanks. :D

Here's a link: http://460ford.com/forum/showthread.php?p=826075#post826075