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MERCDADDY

02-15-2005, 07:39 PM

I'd be up for it. As for the question about a track, there isn't one in Cedar Rapids, but there is one in Cedar Falls (an hour north on I-380), they have open track night most Fridays and Saturdays. Here is the link- www.cedarfallsraceway.com/ (http://www.cedarfallsraceway.com/)

A quick look at the 2005 schedule looks like there would be plenty to do in May, including an All Night Drag at the end of the month. I happen to know there are at least 2-3 Marauders in Cedar Falls that would be in for sure.

deputydog

02-15-2005, 07:46 PM

I might be game for the meet. Deputy dog st. joseph Mo. :cool:

GarageMahal

02-16-2005, 11:05 AM

Sounds like fun to me. My schedule is crazy these days but getting away in May sounds great.

jta

Kelly

02-16-2005, 11:52 AM

Sounds fun, with my soon to happen trip south to visit Dennis Reinhardt and becoming a first time Grandpa (in May sometime) it might not be possible. **MAYBE**

duhtroll

02-16-2005, 12:01 PM

If we get enough serious replies I'll try to set something up with the track owners depending on date and availability.

-A

HwyCruiser

02-16-2005, 06:00 PM

I'm in for Cedar Falls. :burnout:

maraudernkc

02-16-2005, 07:37 PM

Im in as long as it is not on Memorial Day weekend. Can we get a track?

Greg (maraudernkc)

duhtroll

02-16-2005, 07:55 PM

Here is the May schedule:

May 7 2nd Annual May Day Team Race $100 per team/5 per team @ $20 ea
.......... Also Open Test and Tune/Gamblers ~ Gates @ Noon ~ Run 1pm
May 13 Friday Night Test and Tune/Gamblers/Trophy ~ Gates @ 6pm
May 14 Summit Super Series Bracket Points Race #1
........... Gates at Noon ~Time runs 1:30pm
May 15 Summit Super Series Bracket Points Race #2
........... Gates at 9am ~Time runs 10am ~
May 20 Friday Night Test and Tune/Gamblers/Trophy ~ Gates @ 6pm
May 21 First Annual Free Fest $10.00 to watch or Race!! Gates 1 pm
May 27 Friday Night Test and Tune /Gamblers /Trophy/Gates @ 6pm
May 28 All NIGHT STREET DRAGS (ANSD) Gates @ 8pm~Run 9 pm
Trophy paid to fastest street legal car and motorcycle. Grudge racing Scoreboards can be turned off. must have MUFFLERS. Sport Compact Vs. Domestic Trophy shootout

I am not available on the 7th, but any other day listed will work. The Friday nights are much less crowded than the all-night street drags. During the ANSD you end up waiting in long lines next to some guy's Yugo (think I'm kidding??) and the bikes get in the way (they race bikes the same nights too) Maybe we could select a Friday night or a bracket day - the 21st looks REALLY nice as it's only $10 for the day.

I'll be happy to help organize if we get enough people.

-A

HwyCruiser

02-16-2005, 08:16 PM

The 21st sounds good to me

FiveO

02-16-2005, 10:38 PM

Whatever date is good for me.

I love Cedar Falls Raceway.

Fastest time so far there.....tie actually :D

Great race track prep.

Count me in!

HwyCruiser

02-17-2005, 11:17 AM

:bump:

Looks like we have a dozen or so posting interest in this so far...

Can we pick May 21st at CFR and get a head count? Sounds like Mr. "A" has volunteered to square us away. :beer:

Sound off race fans...

1 :banana2:

duhtroll

02-17-2005, 12:51 PM

Nobody wants to be #2??? :D

Right - and then we can go see Star Wars. Again. :lol: It opens that week. I'm taking a half day for it on the 19th.

(I was 7 when the first one came out - gotta see the big finale)

I'll be there barring anything weird happening.

-A

TooManyFords

02-17-2005, 12:59 PM

I have room for a few people if you're looking for a place to park and party later. Also have the lift in the garage in case you want to prep for the track before running.

Let me know!

John

Bradley G

02-17-2005, 01:33 PM

I'm in for the 21st :D

Bradley G

Eric91Z

02-17-2005, 08:44 PM

I would be in to join for the day any Saturday. Would probably be my last chance to get away before the new girl is born in June!!!

jabird56

02-17-2005, 10:13 PM

I have been out of town for the last few days, but it appears that I have initiated some interest for Cedar Falls. The 21st looks good for me also, an by that time the newly acquired "Mrs."......

Lets' target 20-22 May, arrive Friday night and depart on Sunday. Comments?

Jay

http://www.mercurymarauder.com/forums/images/smilies/burnout.gif

blackf0rk

02-18-2005, 07:37 AM

Where's the official meeting place? So far all I see is initials. I'd be interested if I knew exactly...

TooManyFords

02-18-2005, 07:52 AM

I'll throw out "my place" as a meet point. Y'all are welcome and I have plenty of room. Wash your car, change your oil, rotate your tires... Pretty much a full service shop too.

http://john.frieltek.com/toomanyfords/f1504x4/img/dsc02109.jpghttp://john.frieltek.com/toomanyfords/f1504x4/img/dsc02108.jpg

Address is 2927 Cobblestone Ct., Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Let's go racing!!

John

Eric91Z

02-18-2005, 08:42 AM

Wow, that's a pretty cool house you have there, John. I like the design and lots of open space with the driveway.

TooManyFords

02-18-2005, 08:43 AM

Yea, could probably get about a dozen MM's out there!

Thanks!

John

duhtroll

02-18-2005, 09:06 AM

The lift is nice too!

-A

stormtroopin'

02-18-2005, 12:25 PM

Nothing on my calendar for that weekend...until now! Sounds like a great idea.

*EDIT* There will be a trip to the theaters for the "last" Star Wars.

MERCDADDY

02-18-2005, 05:17 PM

Just got back into town and see quite a bit of interest. Count me in for that weekend.

vpalhories

02-18-2005, 06:45 PM

Anybody interested in putting together a Heartland weekend meet in lets say Cedar Rapids, IA in May? Cedar Rapids is basically central to all of the surrounding states. I'm just shaking the trees here to see if there is any interest.

:burnout:

Jay
May sounds good to me.

Bradley G

02-26-2005, 01:22 PM

This may be a very nice event

Bradley G

maraudernkc

02-27-2005, 07:35 AM

Count me in for the 20th thru the 22nd. Sounds like alot of fun.

jabird56

02-28-2005, 10:13 PM

****UPDATE****

I talked with a Maria Murphy at the Holiday Inn Cedar Falls-University Plaza today, and have set up a block of rooms. They own the Days Inn next door also. The block of rooms is currently set for the Days Inn next door and the group rates will be:
$59.00 a night for a Queen
$69.00 a night for two double beds
Maria stated that the rooms are basically identical except for a difference in color decor, and that it was recently renovated. At the Days Inn we get a continental breakfast with the nightly rate. The Holiday Inn group rates are $20 more per room rate. The kicker is that even though we're at the Days Inn we get to use the facilities at the Holiday Inn (such at the indoor pool). The URL for the Holiday Inn is: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/ALOIA?&WT.ptvanity=redirect

Maria also stated that for $7.00 a person, we could have a separate breakfast buffet set up for us on Saturday and Sunday, if your interested please let me know yeh or nah (majority wins).

Regarding the race track there outside of town, the owns live in Minnesota and stay at the Holiday Inn when they come done, Maria has offered to touch base with them to see if they would do anything special for our group.

Maria also is sending me some info on a car group called the 4th Street Crew (I believe that's correct). They are planning to be in the area the same weekend, and they like to cruise as a group around the country side, if anybody is interested. I'll post more as I get it.

Back to the rooms, you will need to call the Days Inn at (319) 266-1222 to make a reservation under the Mecury Marauder Group. Reservations must be made prior to the 21st April, else you will forfeit the group rate. If you do want to make a reservation at the Holiday Inn the number is (319) 277-2230, but the room rates will be $20.00 more.

I'll be on a business trip and won't be able to get back to the net here untill early next week.

Regards,
Jay http://www.mercurymarauder.com/forums/images/smilies/beerchug.gif

STLThunder

03-01-2005, 04:16 PM

Could be fun! Keep me posted.

maraudernkc

03-01-2005, 07:48 PM

Is there going to be a 1/4 mile track for all of us to use?

Eric91Z

03-01-2005, 07:53 PM

I plan on making the trek over on Saturday if there will be drag racing. Will definitely bring the video camera for some good footage.

TooManyFords

03-01-2005, 09:23 PM

Is there going to be a 1/4 mile track for all of us to use?You bet! Cedar Falls Raceway is just, you guessed it, a couple miles north of Cedar Falls! Several of us have taken our cars out there to race. Lots of fun and it's a good track too.

John

Eric91Z

03-02-2005, 02:15 PM

Any concerns if I post this thread to the Iowa F-Body group? They like to get out and do some drag racing. It would be F-Bodies and Y-bodies there. There are a couple of C5 owners that would come, too. They usually head to Tri-State, but I am sure CFR would be fine, too.

My guess is they would join on Saturday for some drag racing.

TooManyFords

03-02-2005, 02:21 PM

Eric91Z

03-02-2005, 02:38 PM

Just brought it up because most all of them are Marauder fans (although no owners - I am hoping to be one of the few in this area soon).

duhtroll

03-02-2005, 05:22 PM

I was giving this some thought, (inviting others) and the $10 race day is a real bargain.

Enough so that I'll bet it is extremely crowded with everyone from everywhere. There is also nothing else going on in the area (as far as summer fests) on that weekend that I know of - all the more reason to go hit the track.

We'll have plenty of company, so I doubt you'll need to post anything. Last all night street drags (cheap race prices and anyone can run) was crowded enough that I only got three passes in 2 hours. By comparison, on an average Friday night test and tune I could hot lap it all I wanted.

I don't mind the other cars, but I'll bet we don't need to advertise to be crowded enough on the cheap day. Lots of HS kids will no doubt be there running mom's Celica. Or their own brand new cars since that is also commencement weekend for many schools here.

Just a thought. I'm not telling you what to do - just sharing my experience.

-A

Eric91Z

03-02-2005, 07:49 PM

Got it. And I completely understand.

Rider90

03-02-2005, 08:03 PM

Who wants to share a queen bed with me??? :lovies2:

maraudernkc

03-03-2005, 06:14 PM

I would love to teach a C5 a lesson that is in a staright line. :burnout:

They can race if they show up, but why pollute a Marauder meet with Camaroes and Firebirds?

???

Eric91Z

03-03-2005, 09:48 PM

I would love to teach a C5 a lesson that is in a staright line. :burnout:

See, now, that was the kind of response I was originally looking for. Chance to show some LS1 and LT1 cars a thing or 2. I know one of the 'Vettes is a mid-12 second car and runs well. The other is a pretty much all stock 405hp Z06. There is the 383 Firehawk, 396 Firehawk, and a couple others here and there...

HookedOnCV

03-04-2005, 11:11 PM

I am thinking that a Friday night test and tune (only $10 also - according to their website) AND the Saturday race for another $10 would be fun.

I think it would be great to meet up with everyone either Fri night after the test and tune back at the hotel or Saturday morning before the next races.

I want to try this track and see if I can hook up better with my drag radials. Last August at Rock Falls in Eau Claire, WI I had trouble with traction, and am hoping that this track will be prepped well.

Put me on the list for attending that weekend.

Todd

FiveO

03-04-2005, 11:55 PM

So we're looking at May 21st.

That Friday evening T-n-T and a Saturday Race day.

One night over night at the hotel.....

I'll make the reservations tomorrow evening.

Thanks!

FiveO

03-04-2005, 11:57 PM

I would love to teach a C5 a lesson that is in a staright line. :burnout:

None of the Vettes at Cedar Falls last fall were hooking up.

I mean really not hooking up.

Should be interesting though :D

HookedOnCV

03-05-2005, 12:01 AM

So we're looking at May 21st.

That Friday evening T-n-T and a Saturday Race day.

One night over night at the hotel.....

I'll make the reservations tomorrow evening.

Thanks!

Looking forward to seeing you there Mark! Did you get your widened rims back yet? When and where does your "race season" start?

I'll plan on getting reservations at the Days Inn I guess...

FiveO

03-05-2005, 12:34 AM

Cars on jack stands in the garage now....no rear tires or rims.

Nitto's are sitting off to the side...no rims.

Lidio said it'd be about 2 weeks...and that was last week. Soo...giving a bit of time for shipping...I'm looking at about the 15th.

My race season is starting early to mid April. CF and Rock Falls.

Whichever comes first!

I'm also planning on a set of true drag slicks. Gonna save the Nitto's for the street.

2.8" pulley, 100+ unleaded, true slicks and learn how to hook it up = 11.99 run...which is my ultimate goal. Its gonna be fun trying even if I don't make it though!

TooManyFords

03-05-2005, 05:16 AM

For those of you with extreme tunes for 100+ octane, M&J Oil in North Cedar [Falls, on the way to the track] has Turbo Blue on a pump. Last time I checked it was something like $3.80/gal. but I'll get a better number today when I go out there.

Just FYI!

John

duhtroll

03-05-2005, 09:38 AM

That's leaded, ain't it? IIRC that's what they told me.

-A

TooManyFords

03-05-2005, 09:41 AM

Good point... I'll check to see if they have Unleaded racing fuel as Turbo Blue does make one.

To be sure, if you're running cats, do NOT use leaded fuel! If you have cutouts or cat-deletes for RACING, they do have it.

John

HwyCruiser

03-05-2005, 12:39 PM

So we're looking at May 21st.

That Friday evening T-n-T and a Saturday Race day.

One night over night at the hotel.....

I'll make the reservations tomorrow evening.

Thanks!

Sounds like a plan to me. See ya'll there Friday. :beer:

FiveO

03-07-2005, 07:32 PM

Just called Days Inn...and they booked me in a "single" bed room for $69 for 1 night...May 20th.

They said thats all they have left...and the person answering the phone had no idea what the "Mercury Marauder Group" was. They said I would probably have to register via the internet.

Just FYI.

Book 'em quick.

duhtroll

03-07-2005, 09:27 PM

No problem -

If we run out of hotels y'all kin stay at John's house. :D

-A

LimoMerc

03-07-2005, 11:50 PM

I'm still waiting for the right day to ask my wife about going and have a couple of questions for you guys. Is anyone bringing there "Better Half"?. Is anyone going to be running nitrous? for the first time?. Are any Minnesota guys interested in meeting up and making a convoy?

HookedOnCV

03-08-2005, 12:05 AM

I asked my wife if she wanted to come, and the first thing she asked is...what else is there to do around there besides sitting around a bunch of car nuts and drag racing? Well she didn't say it exactly like that, but that is how I took it. I booked a hotel room in Waterloo - 10 miles away at the most. If I can find something for her to do (antique shops, etc.) then she might go with me.

I would love to convoy down with others. We just need to figure out when we are leaving and meet up somewhere. I suggest Five-O's place since he is on the way there from the Twin Cities ;)

Todd

Bradley G

03-08-2005, 03:29 AM

If their is antique shops I could bring the wifester,might be a little more fun;) :bounce:

If she don't want to go I will share a room with someone(two beds:o )
Bradley G

I asked my wife if she wanted to come, and the first thing she asked is...what else is there to do around there besides sitting around a bunch of car nuts and drag racing? Well she didn't say it exactly like that, but that is how I took it. I booked a hotel room in Waterloo - 10 miles away at the most. If I can find something for her to do (antique shops, etc.) then she might go with me.

I would love to convoy down with others. We just need to figure out when we are leaving and meet up somewhere. I suggest Five-O's place since he is on the way there from the Twin Cities ;)

Todd

TooManyFords

03-08-2005, 06:54 AM

For the "better halves", downtown Cedar Falls is 5 blocks of nice shops and things to do for them. Also some really nice golf courses and even a nice par-3 course right across the street from me.

If they get really bored, there's a hot-tub on my roof that overlooks the parks and golf courses and they can clean my house too!

Hey! Never hurts to try!!

:D

TooManyFords

03-08-2005, 06:56 AM

And yes, if a few of you get in a bind, I do have room at the castle...

duhtroll

03-08-2005, 09:15 AM

I was just gonna suggest the CF parkade (downtown) but John beat me to it.

I'm bringing my wife, but she's already here so that doesn't really count.

-A

LimoMerc

03-08-2005, 10:05 AM

:D Count me in!!! My wife will decide later if she's going. Bradley, I might take you up on splitting a room.

Bradley G

03-13-2005, 06:42 PM

If she goes, I'm in!

J/K:rofl:

:D Count me in!!! My wife will decide later if she's going. Bradley, I might take you up on splitting a room.

HwyCruiser

03-30-2005, 11:03 AM

:bump:

Jay and I are squared away with the hotel arrangements for the May 20-21st meet at CFR... where are the rest of youse guys at with arrangements?

MERCDADDY

03-30-2005, 11:15 AM

:bump:

Jay and I are squared away with the hotel arrangements for the May 20-21st meet at CFR... where are the rest of youse guys at with arrangements?
My arrangements are all set too. I was born and raised in Cedar Falls, my Dad still lives there, so I have a place to crash.

Is there a headcount/car count yet? From the looks of things there should be at least 10+ MM's converging in CF, maybe more. Anybody know how to set up a poll on this site to get an idea?

The reason I ask is that it might be possible to get Cedar Falls Raceway to set us up in a bracket amongst ourselves if we give them information like number of cars, etc. Maybe one of the CF locals can inquire?

Rider90

03-30-2005, 11:25 AM

And if anyone wants to meet before May 21st, there is a large meet going on in Vernon Hills, IL April 17th...

http://midwestpanthers.net/events.html :cool4:

duhtroll

03-30-2005, 11:41 AM

I will be there. OF course I'm from there and live 10 minutes from the track.

The neverending saga with my gears will decide if I can run by then or not. :(

-A

Eric91Z

03-30-2005, 05:06 PM

I will be there. OF course I'm from there and live 10 minutes from the track.

The neverending saga with my gears will decide if I can run by then or not. :(

-A

What is the easiest way to the track from either Old Hwy 20 or New, coming from the West?

duhtroll

03-30-2005, 05:27 PM

The track is just off hwy 58/218 just North of CF. They have a cargo van parked out by the hwy to show people where to turn (on the west side of the hwy). Turn west there and then south at the intersection. The track will be on your right.

-A

TooManyFords

03-30-2005, 06:08 PM

What is the easiest way to the track from either Old Hwy 20 or New, coming from the West?
If you are coming from Central IA, that means you'd want to take NEW 20 (65mph) and get off at the Hwy 58 exit. 58 doesn't meet up with NEW 218 till it gets to OLD 20 just east of downtown cedar falls so don't go all the way to Waterloo just to find 218 North.

The shortest route is to take NEW 20 to the Hudson Road Exit and go past the UNI Dome on Hudson road. Take that to 1st street (it is a T) and you take a Right. Go to Franklin St and take a left over the bridge (this is OLD 218) and head north. The track is actually -on- OLD 218 North of Cedar Falls and is on your Left.

There, two ways to get there, take your pick!

John

HwyCruiser

03-30-2005, 07:26 PM

jabird56

03-30-2005, 08:03 PM

OK for those that are coming to CFR in May and are planning to stay at the Days Inn or the Holiday Inn, please PM with your name so that I can make sure that you are part of the Marauder (MMR) block of rooms that they have set aside.
Also, we can have a private MM breakfast buffet set up for us at basically $7.00 per person for Saturday and Sunday; but,....I need to know a total count of who is interested. (This isn't just for hotel guest but the whole local clan also).

I'll be able to get more involved here after I get married this Saturday, the 2nd of April. Hey, I'll be able to remember the anniversary date....the day after APRIL FOOL'S DAY...:burnout:

Jay

Eric91Z

03-30-2005, 08:28 PM

Any idea what time breakfast would be? I would would think about driving up from Ames to make breakfast for more time to get to know others (and try to cop some rides...) :D

jabird56

03-30-2005, 09:26 PM

Any idea what time breakfast would be? I would would think about driving up from Ames to make breakfast for more time to get to know others (and try to cop some rides...) :D
Haven't thought that far a head yet, but probably would target 8AM-9:30AM.

robotek911

03-30-2005, 09:31 PM

I will be at Gateway International Speedway for FFW from the 11th to the 15th in May. Other than that I could consider a weekend deal....

HwyCruiser

04-03-2005, 11:50 AM

Well since CFR on May 20-21 seems like a done deal I've posted a poll so we can take a headcount of who is planning on attending.

Please vote at the following poll in "Upcoming Events"
Click here to vote (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=17118)

Thanks!

:bump: again...

So far 8 members have voted on the poll that they will be at CFR meet. Already that would be a great showing, but I know there's more you out there just itchin to hit the track.

Come on, give us a "yo" on the poll!

:banana2:

vpalhories

04-21-2005, 07:33 AM

:bump: again...

So far 8 members have voted on the poll that they will be at CFR meet. Already that would be a great showing, but I know there's more you out there just itchin to hit the track.

Come on, give us a "yo" on the poll!

:banana2:
Just made my reservation for Friday the 20th at the Days Inn. I asked how many other MM folks had made reservations and was told I was the only one. Where is everyone else staying at?

HwyCruiser

04-21-2005, 11:11 AM

Just made my reservation for Friday the 20th at the Days Inn. I asked how many other MM folks had made reservations and was told I was the only one. Where is everyone else staying at?

Sorry the info on the CFR meet is getting a little fragmented. Jay made another thread regarding the CFR meet:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=17426
Just so we don't get too much crossfire going, please post in that thread regarding the upcoming meet.

Thanks