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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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October 6, 2010

2010 LX and Beyond Nationals: Racing Winners List

UNLIMITED MONTGOMERY MODERN STREET HEMI SHOOTOUT SERIES
Presented by DIABLOSPORT

Daniel VanHorn Wantagh, NY 0.697 10.539 130.44 :Champion
2006 Dodge Charger SRT8

Rick Ellison Fayetteville, NC 0.825 10.514 127.85 :Runner-Up
2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8

Eddie Rosa Morrow, GA 0.943 10.461 138.47 :Semi-Finalist
2006 Dodge Charger SRT8

Walter Warner Centerville, OH 1.044 10.828 128.95 :Semi-Finalist
2006 Dodge Charger SRT8

STROKER (N/A) MONTGOMERY MODERN STREET HEMI SHOOTOUT SERIES
Presented by GOODYEAR TIRES

Christian Hull Plainview, NY 0.758 11.438 115.69 :Champion
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

Brad Fielder S.Bloomington, OH 0.777 12.204 111.12 :Runner-Up

Alan Kral Parma, OH 0.686 12.596 108.18 :Semi-Finalist
2006 Dodge Charger R/T

Tommy Galbreath Courtland, VA 0.641 11.806 114.22 :Semi-Finalist
Dodge Challenger

6.1L (N/A) MONTGOMERY MODERN STREET HEMI SHOOTOUT SERIES
Presented by PARAMOUNT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS

Bill McFadden Scotch Plains, NJ 0.787 12.157 111.12 :Champion
2007 Dodge Magnum SRT8

Peter Strifas East Meadow, NY 0.993 13.228 102.04 :Runner-Up
2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

Joe Kostoff Granite City, IL 0.834 12.988 107.66 :Semi-Finalist
2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8

Ed Thorn Carmel, IN 0.974 13.661 101.58 :Semi-Finalist
2008 Chrysler 300C SRT8

5.7L (N/A) MONTGOMERY MODERN STREET HEMI SHOOTOUT SERIES
Presented by SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT

Dan Fennell Brasher Falls, NY 0.757 12.831 107.40 :Champion
2006 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T

Gary Nielsen East Windsor, CT 0.624 13.395 102.98 :Runner-Up
2007 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T

Nick Primero Rensselaer, NY 0.816 12.853 102.04 :Semi-Finalist
2006 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T

Michael Hess Muskego, WI 0.771 13.083 104.65 :Semi-Finalist
2006 Dodge Charger R/T

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July 9, 2010

Sponsor Announcement: SpeedFactory Cars

The 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS would like to welcome back another RETURNING SPONSOR……SPEEDFACTORY CARS

, a specialty vehicle company offering new, turn-key cars with warranties and specializing in high performance services to upgrade your existing Chrysler brand vehicles. SpeedFactory builds enhanced, high energy cars including Dodge Challengers, Dodge Chargers, Dodge Magnums, Chrysler 300’s as well as Dodge Ram trucks and Jeep Grand Cherokees. Simply put they provide the SHOW AND the GO.
 

 

Eddie and the team at SPEEDFACTORY CARS supported this event during the Inaugural LX & Beyond Nationals and we are very happy to have Speedfactory Cars back onboard with us again this year as a supporting sponsor for the 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS. Come see several of their vehicles on display in their booth and their record setting Dodge Charger will also be competing in the heads-up Montgomery Modern Street HEMI Shootout. You don’t want to miss the racing action!

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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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November 30, 2009

2010 Racing Information

For the 2010 Season, the LX & Beyond Nationals has modified their racing classes to maximize the fun and competition for the participants as well as the spectators. There will be an all-out, no holds barred, “Unlimited LX & Beyond” Competition. Also, there will be individual 6.1L HEMI and 5.7L HEMI Naturally Aspirated Competition Classes. Its going to be an exciting season in 2010!!!
 
 
 

 

—–DRAG RACE COMPETITION—–


“UNLIMITED LX & Beyond Championship” COMPETITION
2005-newer Chrysler 300/300C, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum
All SRT Vehicles (including): Chrysler Crossfire SRT6, Dodge Caliber SRT4, Dodge Neon SRT4,
Dodge Viper, Dodge Ram SRT10, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, Plymouth Prowler
(Full Tree – NO Break Outs – Must Pass IHRA Tech)


“QUICKEST (6.1L N/A) LX & Beyond in the U.S.” COMPETITION
2005-newer Chrysler 300C SRT8, Dodge Charger SRT8, Dodge Magnum SRT8,
Dodge Challenger SRT8, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8
(Full Tree – NO Break Outs – Must Pass IHRA Tech)


“QUICKEST (5.7L N/A) LX & Beyond in the U.S.” COMPETITION
2005-newer Chrysler 300/300C, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum
(Full Tree – NO Break Outs – Must Pass IHRA Tech)


BRACKET RACING COMPETITION
2005-newer Chrysler 300/300C, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum
All SRT Vehicles (including): Chrysler Crossfire SRT6, Dodge Caliber SRT4, Dodge Neon SRT4,
Dodge Viper, Dodge Ram SRT10, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, Plymouth Prowler
Bracket Classes: (11.49 & Quicker)(11.50 to 12.99)(13.00 & Slower)
Open Bracket Racing (All participant vehicles allowed)


Racing Entry Fee: $100 per car/driver (includes Sat and Sun)
Spectators/Passengers: $10 each person/day (12 and under FREE)

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April 10, 2009

Sponsor Announcement – Mickey Thompson Tires / Diablosport

First, we would like to welcome back MICKEY THOMPSON TIRES, Manufacturer of forged aluminum alloy wheels and performance tires for street, drag strip and off-road applications as an Official Sponsor of the 2009 LX & Beyond Nationals. They will be sponsoring the BRACKET RACING COMPETITION and providing pairs of tires to the winners.

Also, we would like to welcome back DIABLOSPORT, the world leader in performance tuning parts for Ford, Dodge, and GM gas and diesel vehicles as an Official Sponsor of the 2009 LX & Beyond Nationals. They will be sponsoring the “QUICKEST (Unlimited) LX in the U.S.” (Quick 16) COMPETITION and will be giving away many prizes to include a DiabloSport TRINITY to one lucky Quick 16 winner!!! The DiabloSport Trinity is one of the most advanced devices of its kind on the market featuring a virtual gauge monitor, performance programmer and diagnostic code reader all-in-one. The “LX Community” knows DiabloSport well as this is the premier tuning device for some of the fastest, quickest and most exciting LX’s in the country.

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December 31, 2008

New Grudge Matches at 2009 LX & Beyond Nationals

Anybody have any “grudge-matches” that they would like to setup please let us know. It could be forum member vs. forum member, forum member vs. vendor, or vendor vs. vendor. 6 months for competitors to prep their rides and even get some Early Spring tuning and runs in at the other track events prior to the 2009 LX & Beyond Nationals. (Also 6 months to do some trash talkin’) Just don’t break your rides, please!!! We will start a list 2 months prior so that gives everyone about 4 months to PM, e-mail, call and challenge whomever. In addition, if you all want to see 2 vendor rides go head-to-head, you need to contact them and we will coordinate.

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