Attention - West Coast SSM Members

[MarauderTJA]

I would like to inquire if most or all of the west coast members could meet at the Bradenton Motorsports Park on FEBRUARY 4TH at 10 AM.

We all could have some fun drag racing with the cooler weather and afterwards plan to go to a local restaurant for a luncheon to discuss some ideas to present to the SSM membership at the annual picnic on February 19th.

I would ask that all of you, whether you can attend the Bradenton day or not, to please write down your questions, concerns and/or any ideas that you may have. This would better prepare our west coast regional response to the other SSM regions at the picnic. Please let me know who can attend so I can make up a list. Any ideas on a local restaurant is additionally welcomed so I can contact them in advance. Thanks.

Tom, Cape Coral

[Smokie]

I'll be there Tom.

[Bootlegger]

Look like that will work for me...

[MarauderTJA]

:D

February 4th 10 AM - Bradenton Drag Way - Attending:

1. Smokie

2. Bootlegger

3. Pack Rat

[MarauderTJA]

Hey guys, I didn't mean or want to exclude other members from coming on Feb 4th Test n tune as well. The more Marauders the better. All are welcome.....So please come on over to have some fun.

[Hotrauder]

Dam, Tom; no one wants to be there more than me but I will be in Miami Friday and Saturday. Back late Sat. Night. There is no way I can change that either. Well you guys all are good hands. Just count me as an affirmative vote on all the good ideas and please set up more meets soon. I'll see you at the picnic. Dennis

[Marauderman]

How far is that from Punta Gorda?????

[jimlam56]

How far is that from Punta Gorda?????

About 65 miles north of Punta Gorda.

[the_pack_rat]

At this point I can probably be there.

[MarauderTJA]

Dam, Tom; no one wants to be there more than me but I will be in Miami Friday and Saturday. Back late Sat. Night. There is no way I can change that either. Well you guys all are good hands. Just count me as an affirmative vote on all the good ideas and please set up more meets soon. I'll see you at the picnic. Dennis

Fully understand Dennis. See you at the picnic. We ought to set up a caravan over to the picnic as well.

[MarauderTJA]

At this point I can probably be there.

Cool Eric, I put you on the list.

[MarauderTJA]

How far is that from Punta Gorda?????

If you can find the time, come on over to the track. It is a great time.

Tom, Cape Coral, Florida

[Marauderman]

I would like to inquire if most or all of the west coast members could meet at the Bradenton Motorsports Park on FEBRUARY 4TH at 10 AM.

We all could have some fun drag racing with the cooler weather and afterwards plan to go to a local restaurant for a luncheon to discuss some ideas to present to the SSM membership at the annual picnic on February 19th.

I would ask that all of you, whether you can attend the Bradenton day or not, to please write down your questions, concerns and/or any ideas that you may have. This would better prepare our west coast regional response to the other SSM regions at the picnic. Please let me know who can attend so I can make up a list. Any ideas on a local restaurant is additionally welcomed so I can contact them in advance. Thanks.

Tom, Cape Coral


Tom--I will work on my brother whom we are visiting in Punta Gorda to do this event --bring him and his Ms. along--thats an event I can't pass up--its not like I'm down that way every week---duh!! ---will let you know as quick as I can-----PS-- I just got off the phone with Smokie--oh yeah--this should be fun---will let you know---Tom

[marauderboi]

My dad and I will be there

[JMan]

Tom,
Can't commit just yet. Am in Dallas until Saturday. I will pipe in definatively this weekend. Sounds like great fun. I want to test my torque convertor override in back-to-back runs and see what gains are there. Could be beneficial on a car with twenty-percent or more horses as well.

Come on everybody, let's roll!

J

[MarauderTJA]

Tom--I will work on my brother whom we are visiting in Punta Gorda to do this event --bring him and his Ms. along--thats an event I can't pass up--its not like I'm down that way every week---duh!! ---will let you know as quick as I can-----PS-- I just got off the phone with Smokie--oh yeah--this should be fun---will let you know---Tom

Cool Tom. And yes, a fun time will be had be all :D! Hope you can make it and bring the video camera. Javier is a great guy and he can certainly testify to all of us having some fun there.:banana2:

TOM, Cape Coral, Florida

[MarauderTJA]

Tom,
Can't commit just yet. Am in Dallas until Saturday. I will pipe in definatively this weekend. Sounds like great fun. I want to test my torque convertor override in back-to-back runs and see what gains are there. Could be beneficial on a car with twenty-percent or more horses as well.

Come on everybody, let's roll!

J


No doubt you will notice the difference J. Hope everything works out and you can make it. I am just hoping for real cool weather.:bows: please be nice and cool on February 4th....

[King Fubar]

Hey Tom count us in too...

[MarauderTJA]

My dad and I will be there

Great! Will get you guys on the list....;)

[MarauderTJA]

Hey Tom count us in too...


King & Queen Fubar will be entered onto the list:P

[MarauderTJA]

onList to Date:

1. Smokie

2. Bootlegger

3. Pack Rat

4. Marauderboi

5. Marauderboi's Dad

6. King Fubar

7. Queen Fubar


Come on west coasters, get on the list....

[jimlam56]

Hey guys, I didn't mean or want to exclude other members from coming on Feb 4th Test n tune as well. The more Marauders the better. All are welcome.....So please come on over to have some fun.
I'm going to try to make it...if I can get wifely permission...

[MarauderTJA]

I'm going to try to make it...if I can get wifely permission...

Sometimes you just have to PAY for a KITCHEN PASS:lol: . Hope you can make it.

[Hotrauder]

Fully understand Dennis. See you at the picnic. We ought to set up a caravan over to the picnic as well.

Tom, post or PM the picnic caravan plans. count me in, Please! Dennis

TOGA TOGA TOGA:beer:

[jimlam56]

Sometimes you just have to PAY for a KITCHEN PASS:lol: . Hope you can make it.
Tom:
Wish it was that easy!:lol:
This will hurt me in the wallet!
I can see it now, drop her off at her sisters in Ocala, she shops all day, Marauder's trunk stuffed with "purchases" on the way home...
But, oh well, it'll be worth it!

[Marauderman]

onList to Date:

1. Smokie

2. Bootlegger

3. Pack Rat

4. Marauderboi

5. Marauderboi's Dad

6. King Fubar

7. Queen Fubar


Come on west coasters, get on the list....
OK TOM----Add Marauderman from NC to the list--YAHOO!!!!!

[MarauderTJA]

OK TOM----Add Marauderman from NC to the list--YAHOO!!!!!

You got it buddy! Your on the list....See ya there....:D

[MarauderTJA]

Tom, post or PM the picnic caravan plans. count me in, Please! Dennis

TOGA TOGA TOGA:beer:

Will do Dennis. Will work with everyone on the caravan over to the east coast when I get back from this road trip next Friday,

[MarauderTJA]

Tom:
Wish it was that easy!:lol:
This will hurt me in the wallet!
I can see it now, drop her off at her sisters in Ocala, she shops all day, Marauder's trunk stuffed with "purchases" on the way home...
But, oh well, it'll be worth it!

Jim, listen to me. :cool: Bradenton is way south of Ocala. Do your thing first with us, then just VISIT her sisters for a BRIEF time mentioning you really need to get back home because of snow bird traffic. It can get real heavy with accidents etc.(its the season here) Stop at South of the Border for awhile and let her have fun. My wife loved it there. She buys a couple of things, the trunk stays lite and everyone wins.:beer:

[JMan]

Tom,
Count me in. I'll be there with the big silver slow car. I always look forward to getting trounced by the Marauders! :) If there is anything I can do, let me know!

J

[djv5150]

Tom,
Count me in. I'll be there with the big silver slow car. I always look forward to getting trounced by the Marauders! :) If there is anything I can do, let me know!

J

Jake,I see you are looking for the rematch, Lets get the 90mm installed on your car this week.

[JMan]

Jake,I see you are looking for the rematch, Lets get the 90mm installed on your car this week.

Boy, you know how to hurt a guy! Are you sure Alex is your son? :rolleyes: I am available all week this coming week except for Tuesday. Call me and we'll make arrangements.

"Let's Roll"

Jake

[marauderboi]

Boy, you know how to hurt a guy! Are you sure Alex is your son? :rolleyes: I am available all week this coming week except for Tuesday. Call me and we'll make arrangements.

"Let's Roll"

Jake
I'm pretty sure he's my dad, but all you have to do is buy a s/cer and you'll beat us no problem

[MarauderTJA]

Tom,
Count me in. I'll be there with the big silver slow car. I always look forward to getting trounced by the Marauders! :) If there is anything I can do, let me know!

J

Cool J, Glad you can make it.

[MarauderTJA]

onList to Date:

1. Smokie

2. Bootlegger

3. Pack Rat

4. Marauderboi

5. Marauderboi's Dad

6. King Fubar

7. Queen Fubar

More to the list: January 21st:

8. Marauderman (NC)

9. JMAN

10. JimLam56



Come on west coasters, get on the list....

The list is getting there....many more needed..

[JMan]

I'm pretty sure he's my dad, but all you have to do is buy a s/cer and you'll beat us no problem

Not only am I hearing voices, now I have thirteen year old engineers telling me to buy a supercharger! Alex, thanks for the advice, but it's my daily work car. I have to go easy on it. I think I'll just get my wife a Marauder to replace the Grand Ma(rquis). I won't have to worry about her beating it up or putting too many miles on it. I hope she likes Dark Toreador Red! :cool:

"Let's Roll" :burnout:

Jake

[sspmustang]

Count me in...Jman, perhaps head down together from Clearwater?
Mike

[marauderboi]

Count me in...Jman, perhaps head down together from Clearwater?
MikeWe could also hook up with you guys

[marauderboi]

Not only am I hearing voices, now I have thirteen year old engineers telling me to buy a supercharger! Alex, thanks for the advice, but it's my daily work car. I have to go easy on it. I think I'll just get my wife a Marauder to replace the Grand Ma(rquis). I won't have to worry about her beating it up or putting too many miles on it. I hope she likes Dark Toreador Red! :cool:

"Let's Roll" :burnout:

Jake
I was Just kidding but the thing about buying it for your wife is a good idea

[sspmustang]

We could also hook up with you guys
Sounds like a plan! BTW, my '04 MM was sold new right there at NewPort LM on US 19..
--Mike

[jimlam56]

Not only am I hearing voices, now I have thirteen year old engineers telling me to buy a supercharger! Alex, thanks for the advice, but it's my daily work car. I have to go easy on it. I think I'll just get my wife a Marauder to replace the Grand Ma(rquis). I won't have to worry about her beating it up or putting too many miles on it. I hope she likes Dark Toreador Red! :cool:

"Let's Roll" :burnout:

Jake
Jake:
That was my thought process too, "Buy the Marauder for the wife"!
But I want to drive it!
So I hatched an evil plan...
"Honeybuns, you know how you've always wanted a Mustang convertible?"
The plan worked! Now all I have to do is convince her she'd rather have a 5spd...

[djv5150]

Sounds like a plan! BTW, my '04 MM was sold new right there at NewPort LM on US 19..
--Mike
I bought mine new there in 2003. We can meet on Ulmerton rd If Jman wants to. I want to get to the track when it opens. get a few runs in while it is still cool out.We can meet at McDonalds.

[sspmustang]

You mean the McDonald's next to the Rally on Ulmerton, across from Chic-Fila and Bob Evans? Sounds good. Let's firm it up as it gets closer.
Mike

[JMan]

You mean the McDonald's next to the Rally on Ulmerton, across from Chic-Fila and Bob Evans? Sounds good. Let's firm it up as it gets closer.
Mike

That's a good location for Dave and Alex as they'll be coming down the Bayside Bridge. That's okay for me as well. Seems we have a couple more Pinellas Marauders that need to chime in here, too. I smell PM's in their future . . . (That means you Ga. Marauder and Bradical.). It is such good, clean, cheap fun. Wives* and kids will enjoy it also. Plus, I'll have the dubious distinction of having THE slowest car on the track. It just kills me Dennis can't make it with his newly re-tooled car. Darn-it! I realize I'm the "Morning Person From Hades" but would 8o'clock be too early? Come on everybody,

"Let's Roll" :burnout:

Jake

*You don't have to worry about my wife showing up at the drags, but Ellenton Outlet Mall is two exits north of the race track exit and right on the interstate!

[marauderboi]

8 is a good time for us to meet at the location and then head for the track

ok with you guys

[JMan]

8 is a good time for us to meet at the location and then head for the track

ok with you guys

Yessir,
Anybody else?

"Let's Roll" :burnout:

Jake

[carfixer]

Count me out. Can't make this one. See you at the picnic.

[MarauderTJA]

Count me out. Can't make this one. See you at the picnic.

Claude, PM me some of your thoughts based on the initial questions so I can include them as well as present to the other west coast members that will be in attendence. All opinions count. Thanks.

[sspmustang]

Yessir,
Anybody else?

"Let's Roll" :burnout:

Jake
8 AM works! Got it marked down, see you guys then!
Mike

[JMan]

8 AM works! Got it marked down, see you guys then!
Mike

Great Mike! I look forward to meeting you.

"Let's Roll" :burnout:

Jake

[MarauderTJA]

I am printing up some more of the t-shirts I had made for SSHS5. This time I am using the same black short sleeve t-shirt but with silver lettering. The back has Marauder Race Team and the front right side has Supercharged Marauder and the left side has my company instructor badge logo with our tactical training .com website.

Anyone interested let me know your size. They cost me $10.00 each and will cost you the same. Let me know and I will bring them with me.

Tom, Cape Coral

[jimlam56]

I am printing up some more of the t-shirts I had made for SSHS5. This time I am using the same black short sleeve t-shirt but with silver lettering. The back has Marauder Race Team and the front right side has Supercharged Marauder and the left side has my company instructor badge logo with our tactical training .com website.

Anyone interested let me know your size. They cost me $10.00 each and will cost you the same. Let me know and I will bring them with me.

Tom, Cape Coral

PM sent Tom, Thanks!
Jim

[Cobra25]

I am printing up some more of the t-shirts I had made for SSHS5. This time I am using the same black short sleeve t-shirt but with silver lettering. The back has Marauder Race Team and the front right side has Supercharged Marauder and the left side has my company instructor badge logo with our tactical training .com website.

Anyone interested let me know your size. They cost me $10.00 each and will cost you the same. Let me know and I will bring them with me.

Tom, Cape Coral I wouldn't mind having one if you make them up. I large please.

[MarauderTJA]

I wouldn't mind having one if you make them up. I large please.

You got it.

[JMan]

Bradical is joining SSMustang, DJV5150 and myself for the caravan down to the track in his newly appointed DTR 'Rauder. So add one more to the clan! I think he's going to PM Tom about a T-shirt also. Anyone else ready for some fun. Come on, where are the other Tampa Marauders???
Good . . . Clean . . . FUN!

"Let's Roll" :burnout:

J

P.S. Happy Birthday MarauderTJA! You're how old now, 38?

[marauderboi]

awesome Now it is somewhat of a convoy

[JMan]

awesome Now it is somewhat of a convoy

We're on a Roll . . . :burnout:

Jake

[MarauderTJA]

Bradical is join SSMustang, DJV5150 and myself for the caravan down to the track in his newly appointed DTR 'Rauder. So add one more to the clan! I think he's going to PM Tom about a T-shirt also. Anyone else ready for some fun. Come on, where are the other Tampa Marauders???
Good . . . Clean . . . FUN!

"Let's Roll" :burnout:

J

P.S. Happy Birthday MarauderTJA! You're how old now, 38?

Lookng forward to see everyone at Bradenton one week from today. And J, close on the age, feel like 38, but just a little bit more on in the years.

TOM

[Hotrauder]

I am printing up some more of the t-shirts I had made for SSHS5. This time I am using the same black short sleeve t-shirt but with silver lettering. The back has Marauder Race Team and the front right side has Supercharged Marauder and the left side has my company instructor badge logo with our tactical training .com website.

Anyone interested let me know your size. They cost me $10.00 each and will cost you the same. Let me know and I will bring them with me.

Tom, Cape Coral

Tom, you have a great turnout from the WEST COAST!:D It is great to see. As you know I can't make this one, unfortunately; promise not to miss any more. I would love a T shirt. XL please. See you at the Picnic. Thanks. Dennis :beer: PM sent PS Happy Birthday!!!

[JMan]

Tom, you have a great turnout from the WEST COAST!:D It is great to see. As you know I can't make this one, unfortunately; promise not to miss any more. I would love a T shirt. XL please. See you at the Picnic. Thanks. Dennis :beer: PM sent PS Happy Birthday!!!

Dennis,
You're holding out on us aren't you? I can't wait to see your newly blinged-out ride! The anticipation is absolutely killing me :baaa: . Hope to make the picnic. Oh heck, I may have to go . . . just to see your car! Have a safe trip this coming weekend. Your presence will be missed.

J

[Hotrauder]

Dennis,
You're holding out on us aren't you? I can't wait to see your newly blinged-out ride! The anticipation is absolutely killing me :baaa: . Hope to make the picnic. Oh heck, I may have to go . . . just to see your car! Have a safe trip this coming weekend. Your presence will be missed.

J

J, I have something very important to do that can't be resceduled in Miami on Friday and Saturday. I will be at the picnic. Be there and drive it... it looks even better from the inside out. Esp. at WOT. :D Dennis

[the_pack_rat]

Re - Bradenton this Saturday.

Something came up, I'm afraid I can't it after all.

Have to shoot for the next one.

[marauderboi]

Hey Jake we might have another crown vic joining us my friend from school might come with his dad

[JMan]

Hey Jake we might have another crown vic joining us my friend from school might come with his dad

You mean I might not have the slowest car on the track? That would be a first. I am getting closer to making a decision on a tuner and a couple other mods. Then I'm coming after ya's! :D

Jake

[King Fubar]

I'm thinking I'm gonna cancel on this trip. The weather looking crappier for Saturday. If it starts looking good between now and then I'm in.

[MarauderTJA]

I am keeping a close eye on the weather from numerous sources. It looks like it is going to rain, but not until the afternoon. But with Florida weather who knows? Nice cool temps for the morning. Would love to get in a couple of runs. I will be going IF it isn't raining Saturday morning. Also, I picked up the T-shirts yesterday.

[Hotrauder]

Tom, hoping for good weather for you guys for runnin and chinnin. Be good to get the discussion goin. Please hold my T shirt for the picnic. Thanks, Bro. See you at exit 123? on the 19th. if not before. Dennis

[MarauderTJA]

Tom, hoping for good weather for you guys for runnin and chinnin. Be good to get the discussion goin. Please hold my T shirt for the picnic. Thanks, Bro. See you at exit 123? on the 19th. if not before. Dennis

10-4 Dennis. What size T-shirt? Have you on the list.

[Bootlegger]

I'm thinking I'm gonna cancel on this trip. The weather looking crappier for Saturday. If it starts looking good between now and then I'm in.
What Mike said, calling for 70% now..

[Hotrauder]

10-4 Dennis. What size T-shirt? Have you on the list.

XL Tom. Thanks:beer:

[bradical]

Hi. I'll be there! Forecast is looking better- 50% chance of rain. Forecast calls for scattered showers and occasional thunderstorms. But Friday is supposed to be worse, so if the front comes through faster than expected it may be OK Saturday. Cross your fingers. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

[jimlam56]

I am keeping a close eye on the weather from numerous sources. It looks like it is going to rain, but not until the afternoon. But with Florida weather who knows? Nice cool temps for the morning. Would love to get in a couple of runs. I will be going IF it isn't raining Saturday morning. Also, I picked up the T-shirts yesterday.
Me too. It's pouring in North FL right now...maybe the front will go through quick...

[sspmustang]

Hi. I'll be there! Forecast is looking better- 50% chance of rain. Forecast calls for scattered showers and occasional thunderstorms. But Friday is supposed to be worse, so if the front comes through faster than expected it may be OK Saturday. Cross your fingers. Looking forward to meeting everyone.
Brad,
we are tentatively planning to meet in Clearwater/St. Pete area(Ulmerton Rd & 34th) at 8 AM Sat morning, there is a McDonald's across from the Chic-Fila and next to the Rally gas station...you're welcome to join us and cruise down. Hoping to firm it up tomorrow with whoever else is going...little rain doesn't bother me, but it it looks like a washout, probably will pass.
--Mike

[JMan]

The following gibberish is directly from the National Weather Service office in Ruskin. They are the kings of acronyms. This is looking more favorable than it has in days.

NEXT CONCERN WILL BE LATER IN THE DAY FRI AS FRONTAL BNDY WILL
STILL BE JUST NORTH OF THE AREA AND WILL BEGIN TO GET A KICK FROM
FALLING HEIGHTS AHEAD OF THE MAIN UPPER TROUGH ROTATING DOWN FROM
THE GREAT PLAINS. THIS TIME AROUND...MOISTURE WILL BE PLENTIFUL AS
SRLY FLOW WILL HAVE BEEN ONGOING FOR ROUGHLY 36 HRS. DEWPOINTS IN
THE MID TO UPPER 60S WILL MEAN THE CHANCE FOR SOME STRONG TO
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS TO FORM AHEAD OF THE BNDY AND SPC HAS PLACED
SRQ NORTH IN SLIGHT RISK THRU 12Z SAT AND THEN SRQ SOUTH AFT 12Z
SAT. HAVE BUMPED UP POPS AND TSTM CHANCES TO BETTER MATCH
CONDIFENCE THAT MODELS HAVE IN RAINY SCENARIO.

STRONG COLD FRONT BEHIND ALL OF THESE FEATURES WILL MOVE THRU THE
NRN AND CENTRAL AREAS BY SAT MORNING AND THEN THRU THE CWA BY MID
SAT AFTN. HAVE ADJUSTED TEMP/DEWPOINT AND SKY FORECAST TO MATCH
TIMING OF FRONT...WITH MAX 12 HR TEMPS OCCURRING IN THE MORNING
SAT CENTRAL AND NORTH AND EARLY AFTN SOUTH.

The bad news is we won't see the cool air until later in the day. I still bet Marauder TJA gets into the 11's. I think that alone is worth going to see! By the way, the "CWA" above includes SW Florida counties. That indicates it may still be raining down south (Lee, Collier) in the morning when it's time to trek to the track.

Saddle Up Boys and Girls,
"Let's Roll" :burnout:

Jake