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Author:	Fast GTO [ Mon Nov 29, 2004 7:19 pm ]
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Thought some of you guys here in Germany might want to know about this, if you don't already know. Get your modding on and maybe we can take a trip. http://www.kingofeurope.net/ A bunch of 'stangs here in Germany are going... http://forums.mightymustangs.net/index.php?showtopic=3405&st=0

Author:	Firechicken [ Mon Nov 29, 2004 7:54 pm ]
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Sorry but I didn't see anything about Auto-X or road racing.... I thought in order to be "King" there was more to it than just going in a straight line?!?! Not trying to be an A$$ but just asking the question.

Author:	Fast GTO [ Mon Nov 29, 2004 8:16 pm ]
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Its not my event so your not being an ass to me. I especially like how about 20 of the cars that have registered are claiming 1000+bhp. Would be a fun trip though.

Author:	Roy [ Tue Nov 30, 2004 5:59 am ]
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I'd be awful leery of anything sponsored by OSL. If it happens great. It would n't be the first event that didn't happened.

Author:	HotRod [ Tue Nov 30, 2004 9:50 am ]
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Firechicken wrote: Sorry but I didn't see anything about Auto-X or road racing.... I thought in order to be "King" there was more to it than just going in a straight line?!?! Not trying to be an A$$ but just asking the question. BLAH!BLAH!BLAH! You might as well conform to the realization that you need to be set up for the 1/4. I guess that you are right about the true King of the Hill having to be an all around car. .

Author:	Garry [ Tue Nov 30, 2004 12:42 pm ]
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How much are they charging? I'd be careful with the payment, which "has to be sent by mail" ... there have been more than a few dragracing events canceled over the last year or two, some on very short notice ... so payment on site would probably be not to bad an idea ...

Author:	Firechicken [ Tue Nov 30, 2004 1:25 pm ]
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HotRod, I figure if I do enough hell raising about the "other" types of racing they might actually start adding it to other events too.

Author:	Roy [ Tue Nov 30, 2004 2:04 pm ]
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Maybe even start with a point system. That would be nice. Howabout grudge for money?

Author:	HotRod [ Tue Nov 30, 2004 6:32 pm ]
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Roy wrote: Maybe even start with a point system. That would be nice. Howabout grudge for money? Can we race for money? If so I may have to rethink my car set up. Although it could possiably such since I am running an automatic.

Author:	2slow [ Tue Nov 30, 2004 8:49 pm ]
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HotRod wrote: BLAH!BLAH!BLAH! You might as well conform to the realization that you need to be set up for the 1/4 In a blinkered life some people might think that drag racing is the center of the universe. Here in Europe, where racers actually pride themself that they can turn a steering wheel, dragracing is regarded as a sport(?) for no-brainers. Everytime dragracers are challenged to participate in real racing, they hide their lack of steering skill behind the exscuse that their cars are only set up for the 1/4 mile. And then they call themself racers! Try Val and Roy's sport, it's slightly more difficult but a lot more rewarding because good results depends on your skill and not the power of your car. Then you can call yourself a racer and realize that dragracing is not such a big deal.

Author:	Garry [ Tue Nov 30, 2004 9:27 pm ]
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Amen, bro'!

Author:	Nazman [ Tue Nov 30, 2004 9:43 pm ]
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So Much Hatred! Why? Drag Racing as any motorsports require skills. Reaction time, ability to shift, modulate trottle, all while the car is accelerating (some faster than others) requires some skill. I have to agree if a vehicle or driver is going to be call KOTH has to be well rounded. But, you will have to make some compromises either way. I think that they are talking in regards to DRAG RACING KOTH (i.e: quickest car/driver in the 1/4 mile)...not the All Around KOTH. I mean, it's the way you read it...I guess. Me personally don't have any problems with "X'rs", "RCs" or any of the others. I favor Drag Racing because that is where I grew up but I consider my vehicle "all around" since my suspension is 50/50 DR/RC set-up. You could ask TEK how the car handled his "Z" at over 150 MPH in the bahn...and not just in the straights. Just my .02 Naz

Author:	2slow [ Tue Nov 30, 2004 10:07 pm ]
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No hatred, just a good portion of sceptism towards guys who think they are racers because they have the "skill" to shift gears in a straight line. That exceptional "skill" was a basic requirement to pass my drivers licence test (and the government certainly didn't stamp "racer" on my licence afterwards).

Author:	Firechicken [ Wed Dec 01, 2004 6:56 am ]
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2Slow, You and Roy really opened my eyes to AWESOME world of Auto-X & road racing, it would be nice to see others get out there and give it a try... Nazman, Since I've been here in the Europe I've only seen one Mustang run the Auto-X (1 time). I would welcome the oppurtunity to run against other American Muscle and of course European makes. I grew up around Drag Racing too but have since fallen in love with the "other" types of racing. I would LOVE the chance to run against some Mustangs on the Auto-X & Road Course. I'm not saying that I would blow their doors off but I would like to think that I would give them a run for their $$$$. I knew that they meant KoTH for the Drags, I just was "stirring the pot". What do you think the chances are of getting a few of the Mustangs out there next year???? 2004 King Of The Hill (total of 23 entries OCT event) 2001 Trans Am WS6 Auto-X 1st PLACE Road Course 1st PLACE 1/4mi 2nd PLACE 2004 2nd Place KOTH 1998 Camaro SS Auto-X 2nd Place Road Course 2nd Place 1/4mi 1st Place 3rd place....VW Gulf

Author:	2slow [ Wed Dec 01, 2004 9:45 am ]
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For next year, maybe Hertz or Avis would like to "lend" us a reference car so that everybody can compete on an equal level. Then maybe some of the dragracers can come over and try their hand at Auto-X with out the usual exscuses about having a 1/4 mile setup. I can even run a 1/2 day driving school for the newbies. Just thinking out loud.

Author:	Firechicken [ Wed Dec 01, 2004 9:56 am ]
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Sounds GOOD to me!! What do you all think about maybe running a points system for the whole season to have an overall champion at the end of the year for auto-x, road course, drag, and then for the KOTH too.......thinking out loud

Author:	2slow [ Wed Dec 01, 2004 3:53 pm ]
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Firechicken wrote: What do you all think about maybe running a points system for the whole season to have an overall champion at the end of the year for auto-x, road course, drag, and then for the KOTH too.......thinking out loud I was toying with the same idea.....

Author:	Hawk [ Wed Dec 01, 2004 6:43 pm ]
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Val if I am here we can convoy to bitburg together and definately put the cars and drivers to the test New clutch tranny and gears for ya Car is not setup for 1/4 mile but hangs pretty good ,My car is setup to rule the bahn and smoke 911 on straight stretches.

Author:	2slow [ Wed Dec 01, 2004 6:51 pm ]
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Hawk wrote: and smoke 911 on straight stretches. WHHHHHAAAAAAAAAATTT????

Author:	Hawk [ Wed Dec 01, 2004 7:31 pm ]
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2slow wrote: Hawk wrote: and smoke 911 on straight stretches. WHHHHHAAAAAAAAAATTT???? Wanna play!!! or know someone that is fine also. Call me out just dont wear your feelings on your sleeve! Not saying the 911TT is a bad car it is a super car that looks better in my rearveiw mirrior. BTW da chicken has 600 hapees and runs 11.2 1/4 mile.

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