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UMass Motorsports Car Show May 2nd

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    UMass Motorsports Car Show May 2nd



    The 3rd Annual UMass Motorsport Spring Car Show and BBQ
    Sponsored in conjunction with SWAG's SouthWest Week

    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.

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    Re: UMass Motorsports Car Show May 2nd

    Can bikes enter?

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    Re: UMass Motorsports Car Show May 2nd

    i might actually ride to this if the weather is decent.

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    Re: UMass Motorsports Car Show May 2nd

    There is a bike class but I think only one.

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    Re: UMass Motorsports Car Show May 2nd

    Weather permitting, we'll be riding down to this from Southern NH. Anyone around that area hit me up if you'd like to ride with.

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    Re: UMass Motorsports Car Show May 2nd

    Quote Originally Posted by GNTurbo6 View Post
    There is a bike class but I think only one.
    Just like an overall best bike or something?

    Quote Originally Posted by FlynGSXR1k View Post
    Weather permitting, we'll be riding down to this from Southern NH. Anyone around that area hit me up if you'd like to ride with.
    I'm down.

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    Re: UMass Motorsports Car Show May 2nd

    Bump for tomorrow.

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    Re: UMass Motorsports Car Show May 2nd

    I didnt see this thread until just now or I would have headed out there. I was in the UMass Motorsports club back in like 2001 when we had a rabbit that we raced at limerock haha its been so long... Its nice to see you guys are still going at it. I hope the day went well. I need to get back out that way soon for a weekend. Nice bike choice

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    Re: UMass Motorsports Car Show May 2nd

    Some how I took 2nd place for Best GM and I got to dyno the Buick. 226hp/313tq and that's with a low reading dyno and a dude that didn't know how to drive my car. Overall, not complaining, it didn't cost me a penny.

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