Slant Six Forum :: Spring race at Mason Dixon who's going

a couple of questions on how things happen at M-D

1) from looking at the track web site, Saturday is a T&T from noon to 5 PM, do the slant six trials and races run during that time frame, or later?
About what time? Yes TNT and Slant Races run about at the same Time.. Exact Schedule will be posted by Rick. Slant Round 1 Elim Beginning usually between 1Pm and 3PM TNT is an extra cost buy in.

2) and Sunday lists drags from noon to 5,, same question, about what time to the slants run?Timed Runs For all classes that day(usually 2 runs) Start @ 12PM on sunday Into Elim's After.

3) is the tech inspection any more detailed than the inspection at MPD ?
At MPD the "tech" never left the booth,, for my truck anyway. Yes. They will actually look at your car, ask you what time and MPH you run, Have a Helmet, and Overflow bottle installed.

4) is there a group area where the slants pit? Look at this Map

5) Where do the slant folks stay. The links for hotels on the track web site are broken. Around Hagerstown there are the Holiday Inn's, Microtels..
10 to 12 miles away from the track. Anything closer / cheaper? Can you tent camp at the track?There are many places on US 40 between Hagerstown on on Dual highway and I70.
http://goo.gl/maps/Xc3qt
Yes you can also stay at the track, tent in the back of your truck or otherwise. No hookups or facilities.. Better to run down I 70 to the Rest stop for a shower or Good toilet.

thanks, looking forward to it.
John

I rode by most of these today. And since the hotel and Convention center closed up I thought I'd give you my opinion. I'm sure all of the ones listed are Ok, but if you are coming with a car trailer, some do not have good parking for them.

Red Roof Inn, in Williamsport, MD. about 10 miles form track. Seymour, and Ron Heath have stayed there before. This one is not listed on their web site, so here is their address and phone number.
310 E Potomac St Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 582-3500

Best Western, Venice Hotel - Lots of parking behind the hotel. About 6 miles from the track

Comfort Suites - Parking behind the motel- about 4 miles from the track.

The Comfort Suite price is not listed,so I called them and it is $99 for a double room, plus you get a 20% off if you tell them you are from Mason-Dixon. This motel is close to a lot of restaraunts..etc. Actually all of them are. It is also one of the newest ones.

Camping at the track is free, and you can leave your car and trailer there if you like. Usually a couple of our racers stay at the track.

Doesn't look like I'm going to be racing this time...

Author:	Virgil fan [ Tue Apr 08, 2014 6:34 pm ]
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We probably wont bring any extra " hoods " from Maine because they are usually "rusty " and aren't worth enough to haul all the way down there. Maybe some crazy Canadian might pay enough to make it worth the long haul!

Author:	DadTruck [ Wed Apr 09, 2014 5:54 am ]
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a couple of questions on how things happen at M-D 1) from looking at the track web site, Saturday is a T&T from noon to 5 PM, do the slant six trials and races run during that time frame, or later? About what time? 2) and Sunday lists drags from noon to 5,, same question, about what time to the slants run? 3) is the tech inspection any more detailed than the inspection at MPD ? At MPD the "tech" never left the booth,, for my truck anyway. 4) is there a group area where the slants pit? 5) Where do the slant folks stay. The links for hotels on the track web site are broken. Around Hagerstown there are the Holiday Inn's, Microtels.. 10 to 12 miles away from the track. Anything closer / cheaper? Can you tent camp at the track? thanks, looking forward to it. John

Author:	Rick Covalt [ Wed Apr 09, 2014 8:15 am ]
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I will post back this evening John (and everyone) Rick

Author:	Greg Ondayko [ Wed Apr 09, 2014 11:00 am ]
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Quote: a couple of questions on how things happen at M-D 1) from looking at the track web site, Saturday is a T&T from noon to 5 PM, do the slant six trials and races run during that time frame, or later? About what time? Yes TNT and Slant Races run about at the same Time.. Exact Schedule will be posted by Rick. Slant Round 1 Elim Beginning usually between 1Pm and 3PM TNT is an extra cost buy in. 2) and Sunday lists drags from noon to 5,, same question, about what time to the slants run?Timed Runs For all classes that day(usually 2 runs) Start @ 12PM on sunday Into Elim's After. 3) is the tech inspection any more detailed than the inspection at MPD ? At MPD the "tech" never left the booth,, for my truck anyway. Yes. They will actually look at your car, ask you what time and MPH you run, Have a Helmet, and Overflow bottle installed. 4) is there a group area where the slants pit? Look at this Map 5) Where do the slant folks stay. The links for hotels on the track web site are broken. Around Hagerstown there are the Holiday Inn's, Microtels.. 10 to 12 miles away from the track. Anything closer / cheaper? Can you tent camp at the track?There are many places on US 40 between Hagerstown on on Dual highway and I70. http://goo.gl/maps/Xc3qt Yes you can also stay at the track, tent in the back of your truck or otherwise. No hookups or facilities.. Better to run down I 70 to the Rest stop for a shower or Good toilet. thanks, looking forward to it. John Look at My Responses in your quote.

Author:	Rick Covalt [ Wed Apr 09, 2014 12:36 pm ]
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Thanks Greg for posting up some of that info. The track will start all the time trials and T & T at noon. Unlike some places, Mason Dixon generally calls us up to race 1st. They really like having us there and treat us great. So you will get 2 time trials, and then eliminations. Racing will be done early evening both days. You need a helmet if you run under 14.00 No shorts, and no sleeveless shirts Tech is a quick look under the hood and trunk in a car. See if you have a overflow can or bottle, and battery bolted down tight. If nothing is obviously "unsafe" your good to go. Greg posted the Picture of the pits. Usually Ron and Kay Hamby come up Friday night and are already in the pits when I get there Saturday morning. So look for Ron's truck/trailer and car. I will post some of the Motels close by in the next couple days. You can camp at the track also. I will get there as soon as the gates open Saturday and try and save us some extra pits together. We will have a drivers meeting at 11:15am. Then Tech will open at 11:30am. Time runs at 12:00am. I will confirm this on Saturday when I am down there, but everyone should tell them at the gate that you are racing Slant 6 and entry is $15 there. Then come into the pits and you need to give me $20 which is for our payout. You can run both the Slant 6 race and T&T if you want more runs but you have to pay an additional $30 at the gate and be sure to tell them you are running both Slant 6 and T&T My wife and I plan to have food and drinks for everyone on Saturday for sure and probably Sunday as well. But there is food at the track also Rick

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Author:	DadTruck [ Wed Apr 09, 2014 7:00 pm ]
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thanks, very helpful info

Author:	Rick Covalt [ Wed Apr 16, 2014 5:51 pm ]
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Here is the info from last fall on motels. I did not call and re-check prices. Quote: I rode by most of these today. And since the hotel and Convention center closed up I thought I'd give you my opinion. I'm sure all of the ones listed are Ok, but if you are coming with a car trailer, some do not have good parking for them. Red Roof Inn, in Williamsport, MD. about 10 miles form track. Seymour, and Ron Heath have stayed there before. This one is not listed on their web site, so here is their address and phone number. 310 E Potomac St Williamsport, MD 21795 (301) 582-3500 Best Western, Venice Hotel - Lots of parking behind the hotel. About 6 miles from the track Comfort Suites - Parking behind the motel- about 4 miles from the track. The Comfort Suite price is not listed,so I called them and it is $99 for a double room, plus you get a 20% off if you tell them you are from Mason-Dixon. This motel is close to a lot of restaraunts..etc. Actually all of them are. It is also one of the newest ones. Camping at the track is free, and you can leave your car and trailer there if you like. Usually a couple of our racers stay at the track.

Author:	Rick Covalt [ Fri Apr 18, 2014 7:15 pm ]
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Current list of people who are coming. Looks like a 50 point race is well in reach. I ordered the trophies today. Rick Covalt Ryan Covalt Whitney Covalt ? Denny Covalt Micah Covalt Dan Gravatt Phil Stoneback Lou Madsen Ron Hamby Brian Mimken John Metelko (Dadtruck) Ron Heath Gary Bruner Will Burns Brian Droschak Greg Ondayko Seymour Pederson Charlie Schmid Trying to come Others ? Charles brooks Jr. Jack Everhart Larry Bird Sam Powell ----- Watching ? Kevin Bradford Wayne Swanson Cory Ruhl USA Jon Wayne Venable Ken Anderson Derrick Sword

Author:	joesnow [ Mon Apr 28, 2014 5:43 pm ]
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Doesn't look like I'm going to be racing this time...

Author:	70valiant [ Tue Apr 29, 2014 3:45 am ]
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Bad news, I'm on-call for work that weekend. This is the first time in 6 years I can't get anyone to trade weekends with me. I won't be coming.

Author:	Rick Covalt [ Tue Apr 29, 2014 1:18 pm ]
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Hey you two are killin me here! Maybe Dan can steal your car Phil! Maybe something will still work out. Rick

Author:	Greg Ondayko [ Tue Apr 29, 2014 1:30 pm ]
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Quote: Doesn't look like I'm going to be racing this time... yall can still come and hang out.. Or maybe one of those nice covalt clanners will lend you a car as long as you dont bust a rod bearing in the side of the block! :+) Greg

Author:	joesnow [ Tue Apr 29, 2014 1:41 pm ]
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Bills are high and money is low lol Car needs some money to finish I just can't spend right now.... I'll be running it this fall for sure... It's close just want to do it right....

Author:	joesnow [ Tue Apr 29, 2014 1:43 pm ]
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I'm hoping on watching... Might ride my motorcycle down lol... Will see, ya never know...... I enjoy racing....lol

Author:	65 dartman [ Tue Apr 29, 2014 1:51 pm ]
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Me and my Mopar buddy most likely will be there on Sunday to watch. The 87 slant-equipped truck is STILL not ready (trying to get the interior installed) nor is the 65 Dart wagon even close (slant motor still needs to be assembled), interior done, basically completely redone.

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