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asp
March 26th, 2009, 08:18
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The 3rd Annual UMass Motorsport Spring Car Show and BBQ
Sponsored in conjunction with SWAG's SouthWest Week

www.umassmotorsport.co.nr (http://www.umassmotorsport.co.nr/)

Saturday May 2nd 2009 Rain or Shine

Event Summary:
This show is the grand finale of our year. We're shooting for 500 cars this year. Featured events include:

4x4 RTI Ramp
Exhaust/Audio Sound Off
Lowrider Competition
Biggest Lift Competition
Pizza Eating Contest
Tire Throwing Contest
Vendors and Tuners
DJ's and Music
Food: Burgers and Dogs
On Site Dyno Services Provided by BrandXPerformance Mobile Dyno
33+ Trophy Categories

Exhibits Include:
Umass Super-Mileage Vehicle (Tentative)
Others TBA

Price:
Free to attend, $10 to enter a vehicle in judging. Events and contests are free to participate in.

Location:
University of Massachusetts Amherst Campus, SouthWest Lot 33. If you are familiar with the campus it is at the bottom of the horseshoe in the Southwest residential area.

Hours:
Show area opens at 10:00 AM.
Dyno open to guests at 10:00 AM.
RTI 4x4 Ramp Contest begins at 1:00 PM.
Judging Starts at 1:00 PM.
Pizza Eating Contest begins at 3:00 PM.

Mobile Dyno Info:
George at BrandXPerformance will be in attendance with his mobile dyno capable of reading Horsepower and Torques of your car. The dyno is a dynojet type dyno capable of readings up to 2000hp. Sorry to all you AWD people, only FWD and RWD cars.

For $75 you get 3 pulls on the dyno with a printout reading of your horsepower and torque.

Come show us what power you make and get that car up on the trailer!

Directions:
University of Massachusetts Amherst Campus, SouthWest Lot 33. If you are familiar with the campus it is at the bottom of the horseshoe in the Southwest residential area.

If you are unfamiliar it is the lot closest to where Mass Ave. and University Drive meet. (downhill from the towers).

There will be signs directing traffic from the major roadways onto campus.

From the North: Route 91 South to Exit 25 - At the end of the ramp turn left and follow the road to the intersection - turn right onto Routes 5 & 10 South - go 1 mile, then left onto 116 South, then eight miles to UMass exit - Left at the end of the ramp onto Massachusetts Avenue. Take a right at the first set of lights (usually blinking yellow) and proceed approximately one-quarter mile. Signs or the campus map will direct you to lot 33.

From the South: Route 91 North to Exit 19 (Northampton/Amherst) - Right onto Route 9 and go approximately five miles, just past the Amherst-Hadley town line. Take a left at the lights (just after the Stop and Shop on the left-hand side) onto University Drive. Go through one set of lights and signs or the campus map will direct you to lot 33.

From the East: Mass Pike (Route 90) West to Exit 4 (West Springfield) onto Route 91 North to Exit 19 (Northampton/Amherst) - Right onto Route 9 and go approximately five miles, just past the Amherst-Hadley town line. Take a left at the lights (just after the Stop and Shop on the left-hand side) onto University Drive. Go through one set of lights and signs or the campus map will direct you to lot 33.

From the West: Mass Pike (Route 90) East to Exit 4 (West Springfield) onto Route 91 North to Exit 19 (Northampton/Amherst) - Right onto Route 9 and go approximately five miles, just past the Amherst-Hadley town line. Take a left at the lights (just after the Stop and Shop on the left-hand side) onto University Drive. Go through one set of lights and signs or the campus map will direct you to lot 33.

Parking In Groups:
If you have a group of 5 or more participating vehicles, you may preregister by emailing umassmoto@gmail.com. State your club name, the number of participants, and one member's contact information. (phone number preferred.)

Sponsors/Vendors:
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or vendor at the show please contact umassmoto@gmail.com. Space is virtually unlimited.

Notes:
We urge you to please drive cautiously around the UMass campus
due to local and campus police strict enforcement of pedestrian rights and traffic laws.
Campus police have full authority of the law.

asp
March 26th, 2009, 08:18
i'll be there:party:

5spd_xj
March 26th, 2009, 08:20
shit nigguh the deadline for my jeep just moved up a month :D hahah That would be cool tho, I'd like to go...

XBoBJ
March 26th, 2009, 08:20
ill try to make it :sunshine:

foxwar71
March 26th, 2009, 09:23
should i drive the jeep or the nova? i hate tough decisions like this

5spd_xj
March 26th, 2009, 09:25
If my Jeep isn't done, we'll flip a coin on who drives what :D :D :D



...glad to help ;)

asp
March 26th, 2009, 09:28
should i drive the jeep or the nova? i hate tough decisions like this
yes.

5spd_xj
March 26th, 2009, 09:31
IF my jeep is done for this... it would be awesome. I really hope it is. haha, well I guess it's good to shoot for early May anyhow, that way when I miss this deadline, I probably won't miss by much and I'll have a full month to wrap up little stuff before NACfest :dunce: haha

XBoBJ
March 26th, 2009, 10:14
i hope i get my lambo doors on by then :)

5spd_xj
March 26th, 2009, 10:23
definitely, ya need them for admittance..

MoparManiac
March 26th, 2009, 11:07
I'll probably make it out.

billyjp2
March 26th, 2009, 11:18
nea meeting, deep sea fishing, or this... all the same day

asp
March 26th, 2009, 11:25
:gag:deep sea fishing

asp
April 15th, 2009, 07:36
i went to the meeting last night. looks like everything is on schedule and they're especially looking for trucks/jeeps and pre-1960

5spd_xj
April 15th, 2009, 07:42
Hey, I think I actually won't be scheduled this day... Hmmmm. I'll probably end up going if it looks like the weather will be good

foxwar71
April 15th, 2009, 09:02
ive yet to swap the new tranny and stuff into the nova, so it looks like ill be rocking out in the jeep

5spd_xj
April 15th, 2009, 09:03
Damn! and I thought I was gonna get to drive one... :D

asp
April 15th, 2009, 09:19
oh, not that i'm promoting drinking and driving, but... at umass open containers are allowed.

thatguy86
April 15th, 2009, 09:23
haha just throwing it out there... i'd be careful with the staties around tho

5spd_xj
April 15th, 2009, 09:24
Sweet. Almost 21 counts, correct? ;)

ROBZ95Xj
April 22nd, 2009, 17:56
ill be there in the jeep, unless i screw somthing up before then

asp
April 22nd, 2009, 18:18
sweet dood

5spd_xj
April 22nd, 2009, 18:40
Me too!! I think I screwed my jeep up though :gee:

asp
April 22nd, 2009, 18:41
Me too!! I think I screwed my jeep up though :gee:
no way, you spent a ton of time pulling dents the other day. it totally fixed it :twak:

5spd_xj
April 22nd, 2009, 18:44
hahaha. gettin it ready for the car show, DUH :D :D

ROBZ95Xj
April 22nd, 2009, 18:48
post moved to big thread

ROBZ95Xj
April 22nd, 2009, 18:49
hahaha. gettin it ready for the car show, DUH :D :D

you got the award for the messiest interior in the bag

5spd_xj
April 22nd, 2009, 18:53
It has no interior :laugh3:

foxwar71
April 23rd, 2009, 18:54
will there be a burnout contest/burnouts allowed? if so, ill bring some 14" car rims and tires and put on a smoke show

ROBZ95Xj
April 23rd, 2009, 18:55
It has no interior :laugh3:

yeah it does, we need to get you a organization counsiler

5spd_xj
April 23rd, 2009, 20:57
I won't argue that

ROBZ95Xj
April 29th, 2009, 18:38
so whos going?

foxwar71
April 29th, 2009, 19:08
ill be there in the jeep

MoparManiac
April 29th, 2009, 19:10
I may or may not be attending.

:D

ROBZ95Xj
April 29th, 2009, 19:11
I may or may not be attending.

:D

i got 1.5 billz fo ya

asp
April 29th, 2009, 20:58
colin, by that you mean, you're effing going to be there, right?

i'll be there (duh).

if anyone is going on sunday's UJ run and needs a place to crash or a party/bar crawl to attend saturday night let me know. i've got plenty going on and am more than willing to bring friends :D (i know a few single girls too. some that are up to par, some that aren't :X)

thatguy86
April 29th, 2009, 23:08
so i work in belchertown and get out at 1 on saturday thinks it'll be worth the trip out there still?

thatguy86
April 29th, 2009, 23:09
how late will the show go on?

asp
April 30th, 2009, 06:25
Hours:
Show area opens at 10:00 AM.
Dyno open to guests at 10:00 AM.
RTI 4x4 Ramp Contest begins at 1:00 PM.
Judging Starts at 1:00 PM.
Pizza Eating Contest begins at 3:00 PM.

5spd_xj
April 30th, 2009, 06:27
pizza eating contest free? I'll give up after 4 slices, but at least I'd have a free lunch...

:D

MoparManiac
April 30th, 2009, 08:21
Haha I might talk my brother into making the trip out there in the roadrunner.

5spd_xj
April 30th, 2009, 08:23
ouuu definitely :) :)

asp
April 30th, 2009, 08:49
like i said, they're really pushing for older cars.














so tell him to get his ass in gear and show up.

5spd_xj
April 30th, 2009, 08:51
THEY can push for cars all they want....however, sir, this is not a car site. therefore, we push XJs. got it, punk? :-p lol

MoparManiac
April 30th, 2009, 10:03
I think it's supposed to rain on Saturday and he said he's working 10-2...

5spd_xj
April 30th, 2009, 10:04
last i looked it said "AM Showers" ...I'm hoping it'll clear up.

MoparManiac
April 30th, 2009, 10:34
Yeah I'll just borrow his car...

hehe...

asp
April 30th, 2009, 10:41
colin, is the 44 in? are you wheeling with UJ sunday?

5spd_xj
April 30th, 2009, 10:48
as of yesterday he still had a purdy turdy under it... He needs steering!! and wheels! and needs rear axle shafts! etc etc... I don't think he'll be wheeling-ready by Sunday, though I've been wrong before.

MoparManiac
April 30th, 2009, 12:31
Nah I definitely won't be ready by Sunday.

I'll be drinking with my buddy and some peeps Saturday night in Boston, so I don't think I'll be able to make it.

Take lots of pics though!

foxwar71
April 30th, 2009, 12:40
i dont think the morning showers are gunna hit amherst, im crossin my fingers it passes. hopefully seeing some cars will give me some inscentive to work on the nova and get it going again.

ROBZ95Xj
April 30th, 2009, 17:16
im still there, is everyone shooting for 10

asp
April 30th, 2009, 18:03
depending on my hangover, yes.

Hackmeister
April 30th, 2009, 19:28
Nah I definitely won't be ready by Sunday.

I'll be drinking with my buddy and some peeps Saturday night in Boston, so I don't think I'll be able to make it.

Take lots of pics though!

come out to allston! i think i still owe you a birthday beer

5spd_xj
May 1st, 2009, 04:32
Jeep work on sundayyyy :) :) you should join, colin.

asp
May 2nd, 2009, 06:08
looks like a beautiful day. should be a big turnout.

asp
May 2nd, 2009, 16:27
ross won the tire throwing competition. no surprise there haha

ROBZ95Xj
May 2nd, 2009, 16:39
if anyone gots ot sees pics of me on the ramp link me, thanks


had a great time, now got a nice sunburn too

Ice_Man
May 2nd, 2009, 17:00
Nice event. I brought the girlfriend because the XJ is getting a new fuel pump :-). Saw a few of you NAXJA guys. Nice work on the RTI Ramp.

asp
May 2nd, 2009, 17:10
i got a decent burn too. not too bad. yeah. if you've got pics post em up

edit: jenn says she has a few pics of yours rob. we'll get em up...

ROBZ95Xj
May 2nd, 2009, 17:21
no rush, my brother decided to get pics on mine and your tires on the ramps, i dont know why?

asp
May 2nd, 2009, 17:56
perhaps cuz i was running retardedly low pressure. :dunno:

billyjp2
May 2nd, 2009, 20:57
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=109959&id=513533454&l=ea3b6957e3

a kid from wm4x4 took these

ROBZ95Xj
May 2nd, 2009, 21:06
thanks for the link Billy, my suspention works better then i thought, it will be even better after a couple tweaks

5spd_xj
May 2nd, 2009, 21:48
I worked on my jeep today instead of driving it :( I guess I can be proud of my willpower to make progress though :laugh3: heh

Looks like it was an awesome time, post more pics if ya got em, anyone!

asp
May 3rd, 2009, 13:29
some pictures:

http://s169.photobucket.com/albums/u229/albysure84/umass%20car%20show%205-2-09/?albumview=slideshow

http://www.atarmor.com/Adventures/2009-05-02UMMSC/index.htm