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#1 ·
Well it seems nobody else wanted to step up to the plate and get something going so this is going to be another midwest meet planned by your favorite meet planner- ME!!

Ok, heres the deal-

Friday April 25th to Saturday April 26th (or 27th depending on interest)

The meet is going to be mainly in Davenport Iowa. Davenport is 2 hours from Des Moines, two hours from Chicago and three hours from St. Louis.

Friday night: Drag racing at Cordova Raceway in Cordova Illinois. This is about 10 minutes from Davenport. Going to the track obviously does not require racing. Bring your car out to show it off and hang out!

Racing goes from 6:30pm until 1am
After racing go back to the hotel in Davenport and have some drinks

Saturday:
Meet at 12pm for a group drive around the area
Depart for group drive at 12:30 PM
Arrive at restaraunt for lunch/meet at 1:15PM
Leave for home around 4 or 5pm on saturday.

If there is enough interest:
Go out to dinner and hit some clubs/bars in Davenport/Quad Cities on Saturday night.
Party all night
Go for a group breakfast on Sunday morning
Play golf (for those interested) on Sunday at 1:30pm
Head for home after golfing or after breakfast

This is just the prelimanary plan. I did the midwest meet last year and it all worked out perfectly- I WONT DISAPPOINT!

I will get us a group rate on a hotel and plan the dining/drinking/meet spots as interest increases and I do some research of whats good in the area.

Thats it- SPREAD THE WORD AND POST IN HERE ABOUT WHAT YOU THINK!
 
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#2 ·
Wow, nice job Nick!

Is Davenport south of Des Moines? I'm thinking 4-5 hours from St. Paul..... I'd still show though!
It's a good date too....I'll be 21 by then (4/15!) and I can go drinking LEGITIMATELY this time, instead of almost getting all of us kicked out of certain bars (cough....cough), plus it's two months after the Chicago meet, which leaves me plenty of time to save up.
I'm still kinda sour about not getting to go to the track last year, I'd love to run my car, even though it's best time would probably be a 16.5 LOL!


I'll keep tuned to this thread! :thumbsup:
 
#3 ·
Wow, nice job Nick!

Is Davenport south of Des Moines? I'm thinking 4-5 hours from St. Paul..... I'd still show though!
It's a good date too....I'll be 21 by then (4/15!) and I can go drinking LEGITIMATELY this time, instead of almost getting all of us kicked out of certain bars (cough....cough), plus it's two months after the Chicago meet, which leaves me plenty of time to save up.
I'm still kinda sour about not getting to go to the track last year, I'd love to run my car, even though it's best time would probably be a 16.5 LOL!


I'll keep tuned to this thread! :thumbsup:

Awesome Chad! Looks like its 5 hours from St Paul. Davenport is on the Mississippi right between Des Moines and Chicago.

The track is a go for sure this time. They have public racing that night!
 
#4 ·
well two hours from chicago sure beats the 5 hour drive I had last year :)

lets start looking at hotels and giving them calls to see if they will do a group rate. start to post a link to this thread in the other forums otherwise many that might come might miss the opportunity.
 
#8 ·
I am going to see about getting us a group rate at the casino hotel. Nice place to stay even if youre under 21.
 
#10 ·
OMG! We MUST do a sunday morning brunch at Granite City again! That food is divine!
 
#13 ·
Where did you guys have brunch? GC is my home town. Im guessing that was some upscale brunching! I am looking to take more time off in April. Sounds like I found a good weekend to make a little longer!
My female friend who's husband wrecked her 05 V (last month) is from the Quad cities. The coincidences just keep coming.
greg
 
#12 ·
This sounds great! I'll be there! I hope I can get some other V guys to come!

Dont worry, there is several other V members going.

Chad- yes that is part of the plan. There is a Granite City in Davenport.
 
#23 ·

OH BACON!

Ah yes, the great bacon plate of May 10th 2007....I remember that very well, as I was sitting directly next to you when you devoured that.
 
#16 ·
Alright, Nick!! You're the man! I might be able to come for this--I'm still trying to sell my house in Newton, and so I've been travelling back and forth on certain weekends to continue working on the interior of the house.

I won't have a Cadillac, but "Lady Lincoln" (my '97 Town Car Signature) will be there.

JRau
 
#17 ·
Alright, Nick!! You're the man! I might be able to come for this--I'm still trying to sell my house in Newton, and so I've been travelling back and forth on certain weekends to continue working on the interior of the house.

I won't have a Cadillac, but "Lady Lincoln" (my '97 Town Car Signature) will be there.

JRau

Awesome John! I was actually trying to send you a PM but I couldnt get an exact match on your name.

hope to see you there!
 
#19 ·
My best is 14.7. That was on a very hot and humid night. The pressure was also very low due to the fact it was very stormy that weekend (got rained out the next day). Most people said I should run .5 to .7 lower on a cooler night with better pressure.

I am betting I can get 14.5 or better at the meet in April. First race night of the year hopefully it is cool and crisp! HEHEHE
 
#21 ·
Nice. If I get a set of slicks on these 9C1 steelies, I should break into the high 13s. :thumbsup:

Damn so basically you would kick my ass!!?? Some people have speculated that i could get down to 14.2 on a cool night.

So are you in for the meet?
 
#22 ·
Damn, and I was so hoping Jesda would set up the meet here in St. Louis. Maybe for the next national????
 
#26 ·
Damn, and I was so hoping Jesda would set up the meet here in St. Louis. Maybe for the next national????
Just come! This is the same type of deal I put together last year. Its even closer than Des Moines for ya!

ok so can I go or am I banned?
I already said yes! LOL! If you get out of line I may have to beat you though.... I JOKE I JOKE!
 
#29 ·
Sounds like fun to me...

Did you guys have it in the QC last year too?

I just moved to Waterloo this past spring :(

OHHHHH LOOK AT THIS GUY!! How have I never seen you around before!!??

Last year it was in Des Moines.

You need to come out to cedar falls raceway next time im up there!
 
#30 ·
I might make the drive, depends how many people I know sign up.

Ben.
 
#33 ·
Doooooo it!
 
#34 ·
Im in faukers! and I will get out of line on purpose :suspect: then dot both of nicks eyes when he tries to Step UP! :want:Then jump in the V and he will wont be able to catch me either :D

LOL
I remember when I was able to do that now he is as big as me and we both end up beat more so me though then Nick lol.
 
#37 ·
my Caddy aint working....

Can I bring my Kia Rio?
Youre getting out of line already!! AHAHAHAHAHA!!

I remember when I was able to do that now he is as big as me and we both end up beat more so me though then Nick lol.
Not bigger, just meaner, stronger, and tougher! AHAHAHAHA!!
 
#38 ·
Nicky boy,

You know I'm in, plus Davenport, awesome that's only about 2 1/2 hrs. from me. I just hope that this year some people show up who can drink as much as us WI boys.

I stayed in Davenport once, really nice city, I remember going to some place to gamble and also to a strip club.
 
#40 ·
Nicky boy,

You know I'm in, plus Davenport, awesome that's only about 2 1/2 hrs. from me. I just hope that this year some people show up who can drink as much as us WI boys.

I stayed in Davenport once, really nice city, I remember going to some place to gamble and also to a strip club.
AHAHAH I can drink as much as you WI boys! You should know that!

I was at CF raceway once this past summer... got shown up by an SRT8 charger, because I pussed it off the line and in the shifts so that I didn't break anything :(

It would be a different story if it weren't the wifes car :)
Damn the V is the wifes car!! HAHA! You shouldve crushed that Charger in our honor! LOL!!

We will definately have to hit the track together next time Im up. You gonna run the V at the meet?
 
#41 ·
alright, I am planning on making it.
just have to decide if I should bring someone or not.

also, does anyone want me to run off any "special items" ?


ported exhaust manifolds, nitrous kits, a scan guage or the headlight trim?

I am not bringing anything unless I have buyers.
 
#44 ·
Awesome Brian!! I was also trying to send you a PM but couldnt get your name to pop up!
 
#46 ·
Hmmmmmmm
:hmm:

3 hrs in a Northstar with a BLOWER :D

WOW what a trip it will be. :drool:
You be there hoe! AHAHAHA! You have a northstar Fiero right? Man I would LOVE to see that thing at the track!
 
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