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January 11, 2011

2010 LX & Beyond Nationals – The DVD

Happy 1.11.11 to all of our fans, friends, participants and sponsors. We are doing a special pre-sale of the 2010 LX & Beyond Nationals DVD today for the price of $11.11 plus shipping to the first 11 orders. After the first 11 orders the DVD will go on sale, January 16, and will be $25.00 plus shipping.

This the Official and Only DVD of the Summer event which hosted a 50+ award carshow, 4 heads-up racing, and 3 bracket racing classes showcasing the Modern Mopar Muscle vehicles based on the Chrysler LX/LC-platform Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300/300C, Dodge Magnum and the full family of SRT vehicles, including the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT.

If you were unable to attend or just to busy to get around and experience the entire event this DVD will take you through the entire experience. You arrive at A&W Restaurant in Boardman, Ohio for the official kick-off party and cruise-in; then, you head to Quaker City Raceway in Salem, Ohio the next 2 days to do everything from watching the drag racing qualifications, visit with the vendors, check out the vehicles in the car show, and so much more. If you are a MOPAR fan this is one that you want in your DVD collection.

Total Length: 3 hours 39 minutes


Thank you again to Whatsnewsnx Digital for putting this entire experience on video.

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October 21, 2010

Quaker City Motorsports Park – New Owner, New Name

By D.A. Wilkinson

SALEM

Quaker City Raceway will continue under new management.

Dan Swindell, the owner, sold most of his property at an auction.

Norman Fox, the owner of Fox Auto Salvage & Parts in Malvern, bought the property for $460,000.

Fox said Wednesday one of his children was trying to create a new web site for the strip. The new name is Quaker City Motorsports Park.

He said he may create new entrances off of state Route 62 or state Route 165.

He said he would also fix problems with the men’s restroom and give the strip “a little bit of freshening up.” He said he would also improve a play area for kids.

Fox said he planned to meet with the drag strip staff and get their ideas.

Swindell, who had run the racetrack for 11 years, had tried for years to sell the property at 10359 West South Range Road with no success.

Swindell said he sold 160 of the 182 acres. He kept his house, shops, a barn, and an oil well.

He also kept buildings where for storage of boats and other vehicles during the winter.

Still, he said, “It’s time to kick back.”

He said he had no regrets.

“I want to thank everyone who came to participate and a group of dedicated employees,” he said.

The land that was purchased by Fox is part of a referendum that will be on the November ballot in Salem. Mayor Jerry Wolford was the agent for an annexation of land in Perry Township in Columbiana County and Green Township in Mahoning County.

Although a court approved the annexation of the 99 acres, residents successfully circulated petitions to have placed it on the ballot.

wilkinson@vindy.com

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October 20, 2010

Quaker City Raceway – Dragstrip Saved

Salvage yard owner/race aficionado purchases Salem track at auction

October 20, 2010 – By DEANNE JOHNSON Staff Writer

SALEM – On Sunday, Norman Fox learned from some car racing buddies at a McDonald’s the Quaker City Raceway was going up for absolute auction. On Tuesday afternoon, Fox found the place was a deal he could not pass up.

For a mere $460,000, Fox owned the raceway and most of the equipment. The final price was less than half the $1 million the city of Salem once offered owner Dan Swindell. However, when a one-year option to buy ran out without the city obtaining the money, Swindell sold the property at auction.

Fox said Tuesday night he was still “in a daze” about buying the raceway, but as someone who has enjoyed road racing all his life, he plans to have some fun with the track. Most important, he said, has been the warm reception he received from those in attendance at the auction, many of whom had enjoyed the track through the years and were happy he planned to continue to operate the property as a raceway.

More than 130 numbers were issued to potential bidders and the crowd swelled to more than 200 people, mostly interested bystanders who just wanted to know what would happen to the place where they have enjoyed racing through the years. Although Fox has personally been to Quaker City Raceway only three times, his name is known as a winner at other racing venues.

“It’s something I’ve loved all my life is racing,” Fox said, “and I have the wherewithal, I think, to make it a nice place for the next generation.”

To Fox that includes a possible go-cart racetrack, where those, both young and old, interested in racing can try their skills. He also would someday like to see a road racing track put in, but admits some of his ideas could be a long way down the road.

“It needs a little bit of a facelift,” Fox said. “We plan on improving it. Right now, I’m just overwhelmed with the response.”

Although he did not get all the equipment he wanted, Fox said some of the equipment needed replaced with new anyway, so he will be doing some updating. He estimates it may take a year or two to make the raceway the asset to the community he believes it can be.

Fox once was an engineer for a company in Hartville, but started an auto salvage business in Malvern in April 1977. Through the years, he has built up the business, and according to the Web site, Fox Auto Salvage now has 40 acres and 65,000 square feet of warehouse space.

Fox intends to have a Web site for the raceway, the name of which he may alter somewhat, depending upon what his attorney advises down the road. He also plans to call a meeting with people who have worked at the raceway in recent years, as well as local racing enthusiasts, to get an idea of some of the events which have been popular and some of the issues at the track.

djohnson@mojonews.com

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October 19, 2010

WFMJ: Quaker City Raceway Sold

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July 4, 2010

2010 LX and Beyond Nationals Schedule

FRIDAY, JULY 16

11AM – 4PM…..Vendor Early-Bird Roll-In for Setup (Quaker City Raceway)

1:00-3:00PM….Volunteers Meet In the Hampton Inn Hotel Conference Room

2:00PM…………Hotel Check-In Begins (Hampton Inn)

3:00PM…………Hotel Check-In Begins (Fairfield Inn)

5PM – 10PM…..2010 LX & Beyond Nationals Cruise-In and Official Welcome Party

A&W Restaurant, 680 Boardman-Canfield Road, Youngstown, OH 44512
DJ, 50/50 Raffle, Car Show Awards and Prizes, Family Fun

ALL DAY – Meet and Greet at the Hampton Inn Lobby and Parking Lot

SATURDAY, JULY 17

  • On-Site Registration and Pre-Registered Check-In at Quaker City Raceway
  • Check-In Time is 8:30AM – 11:30AM for Car Show Entries
  • Racing Registration Will Be Accepted Until 9AM

7:30AM…………QCR Gates Open

7:30AM…………Vendor Roll-In for Setup (7:30AM to 11AM)

8:00AM…………Participant and Spectator Gates Open

8:00AM…………Race Tech Opens (No Tech, No Race)

8:45AM…………Drivers Safety Meeting for ALL Race Participants

9:00AM…………2010 LX & Beyond Nationals Begins

9:00AM…………Vendor Midway Opens

9:00AM…………Bracket Racing Time Trials (Round 1)

9:30AM…………Car Show Judging Begins – F4 Challenge Professional Judging

9:45AM…………Heads-Up Qualifying Round #1

10:45AM………..Exhibition Runs (Round 1)

11:00AM…………Bracket Racing Time Trails (Round 2)

11:45AM………..Heads-Up Qualifying Round #2

12:45PM………..Exhibition Runs (Round 2)

1:00PM…………Bracket Racing Time Trails (Round 3)

1:45PM…………Heads-Up Qualifying Round #3 (Inverted)

2:30AM…………Car Show Judging Ends (Results Available Sunday, July 18)

2:45PM…………Exhibition Runs (Round 3)

3:00PM…………End of 2010 LX & Beyond Nationals Track Events for Saturday

3:30PM…….……Quaker City Raceway will hold an OPEN Bracket Race competition the remainder of the evening that is open to the public. If you want to continue racing more there is a separate fee. This is not included in 2010 LX & Beyond Nationals.

5PM – 9PM…..2010 LX & Beyond Nationals Cruise-In and Appreciation Party
Quaker Steak & Lube Restaurant, 5800 Interstate Boulevard, Austintown, OH 44515

9PM – 10PM……SRT Engineers Tech Talk Session at Hampton Inn Hotel

9PM – 12AM…Meet and Greet Continues at the Hampton Inn Lobby and Parking Lot

SUNDAY, JULY 18

8:00AM…………QCR Gates Open

8:00AM…………Participant and Spectator Gates Open

9:00AM…………Vendor Midway Open

9:00AM…………Mickey Thompson Tires Bracket Race Eliminations – (Round 1)

9:45AM…………Montgomery Modern Street (5.7 N/A) HEMI Eliminations

10:00AM……….Car Show Results Available – Professional Scoring by F4 Challenge

10:00AM………..Montgomery Modern Street (6.1 N/A) HEMI Eliminations

10:15AM………..Montgomery Modern Street (Stroker N/A) HEMI Eliminations

10:30AM………..Montgomery Modern Street (Unlimited) HEMI Eliminations

  • All 1st Round Quick 16 Losers In Each Class (total of 8 per class), Will Be Allowed to Go Into the Bracket Program for FREE. This only happens once during the elimination rounds

10:45AM…………Exhibition Runs (Round 1)

11:15AM…………Mickey Thompson Tires Bracket Race Eliminations – (Round 2)

12:00PM…………Montgomery Modern Street (5.7 N/A) HEMI Eliminations

12:15PM…….…..Montgomery Modern Street (6.1 N/A) HEMI Eliminations

12:30PM………..Montgomery Modern Street (Stroker N/A) HEMI Eliminations

12:45PM………..Montgomery Modern Street (Unlimited) HEMI Eliminations

1:00PM…………Exhibition Runs (Round 2)

1:15PM…………Mickey Thompson Tires Bracket Race Eliminations – (Round 3)

1:45PM…………Montgomery Modern Street (5.7 N/A) HEMI Eliminations

2:00PM…….…..Montgomery Modern Street (6.1 N/A) HEMI Eliminations

2:15PM………..Montgomery Modern Street (Stroker N/A) HEMI Eliminations

2:30PM………..Montgomery Modern Street (Unlimited) HEMI Eliminations

2:45PM…………Exhibition Runs (Round 3)

3:00PM…………Car Show Awards

3:30PM…………Racing Awards

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June 24, 2010

Sponsor Announcement: American Muscle

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May 5, 2010

Official 2010 Car Show Competition Info

—–SHOW & SHINE COMPETITION—–
Professional Judging By THE F4 CHALLENGE TEAM
- 50 CAR SHOW CLASSES -
Overall Best of SHOW & GO Competition
*Combination of Racing Performance and Show Results*

Best of Show 300/300C | Best of Show Challenger | Best of Show Charger
Best of Show Magnum | Best of Show Other MOPAR
(Daily Driver and Weekend Driver Class)

Best Engine (Visual) | Best Interior | Best Custom Paint/Finish | Best Sound Presentation
Best ICE (In Car Entertainment) | Best Overall Theme | Best Underhood Performance Modification
Best Female Ride | Best Performance-Themed Ride | Best Show Car-Themed Ride
(1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Awarded)

LX & Beyond Choice Awards
Most Creative, Well-Rounded Vehicles
(Awarded to Top 10)

Best Club/Team/Forum Participation
(1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Awarded)

Car Show Information:

  • All winners will be announced on Sunday, July 18th at the Event.
  • Registration and check-in time is 8:30am-11:30am for carshow entries on Saturday, July 17th
  • Professional Judging by the F4 CHALLENGE Team begins promptly at 9:30am, ending at 3pm
  • Car Show field will be divided into “zones” and each one will be judged at specific times
  • Please be at or near your vehicle at the specified time, judges may ask questions & would like to meet the owners
  • F4 CHALLENGE – Judging Criteria and Rules
    • F4 Challenge Classifications
      • Daily Driver
      • Weekend Driver
    • F4 Challenge Competition Divisions
      • Novice Division Awards
      • Amateur Division Awards
      • Experienced Divison Awards
      • Best Club/Team/Forum Participation (5 vehicle team minimum)
    • LX & Beyond Nationals Awards
      (DO NOT count toward F4 Challenge National Chase Competition)
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April 14, 2010

Sponsor Announcement – Chrysler Classic Events

The 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS would like to welcome another NEW SPONSOR……CHRYSLER CLASSIC EVENTS, which has been hosting drag racing and car show events in the Midwest Region for 18 years for MOPAR enthusiasts. They will be providing some prizes for racing participants of the 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS. Stay tuned for more exciting details!

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February 24, 2010

LX and Beyond News: Wednesday, 2/24/10

We are pleased to announce that the LX & BEYOND NATIONALS has joined the East Coast Modern Street Hemi Shootout Series for the 2010 Racing Season. The point series has been organized by Bill Schurr, Dan Van Horn and Lou Montgomery. Thank you again to the 3 of them for taking the initiative and organizing the points series.

We think this is a great idea and honored to have the invitation extended to us to be a part of it. This means all GEN III 5.7 and/or 6.1 based HEMI vehicles will be eligible to compete in the heads-up points series which began in Bradenton, FL earlier this month and will conclude at Atco Raceway in November. We look forward to seeing ALL competitors from across the country that want to have a weekend of fun lining up head-to-head with some of the leading GEN III HEMI vehicles in the country. Even if you are not racing, come out to support and cheer on your favorite forum member, modern Mopar or performance shop. Keep an eye out for updates on rules and regulations for the points series.

In addition, anybody that does not want to race heads-up and enjoys bracket racing competition you will not be left out of the action. The LX & Beyond Nationals will continue to host the heads-up racing for you. We know there are some folks out there looking forward to defending their 2009 titles and we are looking forward to seeing you as well.

Last but not least, the carshow competition will also return for the 2010 season and details will be coming soon on the classes available for those of you interested in competing for awards and prizes. Without a doubt, this is gonna be a busy and fun-filled weekend for all of you able to attend!

In case you missed the announcements, once again would we like to thank the following sponsors for their support: PARAMOUNT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, BILLET TECHNOLOGY, and SPARKPLUGS.COM. More announcements on the way!!!

Team SRT is planning to be in attendance for their 2nd year in a row. Last year we saw the Viper-powered Challenger in-person. You will want to be here to see what goodies they bring out to the event this year!!!

Registration will open on Thursday, April 1, 2010 at www.LXandBeyondNats.com

2010 Kick-Off Party at A&W Restaurant on Friday, July 16, 2010 at 6pm

Special Guests: AP Bikini Team will be in on Saturday, July 17, 2010

BLX Car Club working on cookout for evening of Saturday, July 17, 2010
http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=192122

If you have not done so already, get those hotel rooms booked before they’re gone!!!

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February 16, 2010

Sponsor Announcement – Billet Technology

billet_tech_logo_for_semaOn behalf of the 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS we would like to welcome back RETURNING SPONSOR……BILLET TECHNOLOGY, well-known in the MOPAR community for manufacturing high-quality billet appearance and performance pieces to dress up your LX platform and Modern Mopar vehicle. If you have never heard of them or seen their work, then you need to check out their website right away.

Heidi and the folks at BILLET TECHNOLOGY supported this event 3 years ago during its start-up when it was just a 1-day event called the Central Ohio LX Spring Meet & Greet. We are very happy to have them back onboard again for the 4th year in a row as a supporting sponsor for the 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS.

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