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April 25, 2012

2012 LX & Beyond: Modern Street Hemi Shootout Rules

The Modern Street Hemi Shootout Series will return to Ohio again for the 2012 season and will run all day on Day #1 of the 5th Annual 2012 LX & Beyond Nationals on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Quaker City Motorsports Park in Salem, Ohio.

$125 Entry Fee (Pre-Registered) / $150 Entry Fee (At The Gate) – Covers Race Entry for Saturday and Sunday

Cars that are eligible to participate in 2012 Modern Street Hemi Shootout Series Heads-Up Classes are 2005-present LX, LC, LD and SRT Jeeps. If you have a Chrysler-powered engine in a vehicle that is not an LX, LC or SRT Jeep, you may participate in Exhibition and Index. All classes will be run with a Pro Tree. Safety is our primary concern and NHRA safety rules will be followed.

Exhibition (Non-Points Class)

  • Heads-Up Racing for All Gen III HEMI powered LX, LC, LD, SRT Jeep, and all Drag Pak cars including V10.
  • No restriction on weight, displacement,power adders, controllers, transmission, or suspension.
  • Any LX, LC, LD and SRT Jeep not using approved drive train components and or electronics.
  • Random pairing on a .250 bracket.
  • Not eligible for “King of the Hill”.
  • No points or prizes. Just bragging rights.

Unlimited Class

  • Heads-Up Racing for 2005+ Gen III HEMI powered LX, LC, LD, and SRT Jeep
  • No restriction on weight, displacement, or power adders.
  • Cars (including Jeeps) with a solid rear axle must use a Nag1 or factory type 6-speed transmission.
  • Cars that have been converted from Nag1 to any other transmission (TH400, Powerglide, etc) must use IRS suspension.
  • Cars (including Jeeps) with both solid rear axle and converted transmission must run Exhibition.
  • See Notes 1 & 2 at bottom of page.

Pro Class

  • Heads-Up Racing for 2005+ Gen III HEMI powered LX, LC, LD, and SRT Jeep with power adder (forced induction or nitrous).
  • Engine displacement limited to 6.1 liters with one exception. OEM 6.4 (392) allowed when using stock bottom end.
  • No power adder restriction when using stock bottom end (any turbo setup including twins, any superchrger, any nitrous setup).
  • Forged bottom ends restricted to a single power adder as descibed below:
  • No twin turbo setups. Single turbo limited to 76mm.
  • Superchargers restricted to maximum positive displacement of 3.0 Liters.
  • Centrifugal blowers no larger than Procharger D1, Vortech V1 T trim, Paxton 1500.
  • Nitrous systems limited to plate system.
  • Naturally Aspirated cars over 468 cubic inches, and Naturally Aspirated cars not meeting weight restrictions for Stroker or Super Stock class.
  • All power adder cars: 4000+ lbs. (Minimum Weight with driver)
  • Naturally Aspirated cars: No weight minimum for N/A cars.
  • Cars not meeting minimum weight requirements will compete in Unlimited.
  • LX,LC,LD must have IRS Suspension.
  • See Notes 1 & 2 at bottom of page.

Stroker Class

  • Naturally Aspirated Heads-Up Racing for all 2005+ Gen III HEMI powered LX, LC, LD, and SRT Jeep with stroked engines up to 468 cubic inches (including factory VCT 392).
  • 6.4L Iron Engines (include OEM VCT 392): 3900+ lbs. (Minimum Weight with driver)
  • 7.0L Iron or 6.4L Aluminum Engines: 4000+ lbs. (Minimum Weight with driver)
  • 7.2L Iron or 7.0L Aluminum Engines: 4100+ lbs. (Minimum Weight with driver)
  • 7.2L Aluminum Engines or Larger: 4200+ lbs. (Minimum Weight with driver)
  • Any aftermarket or “one-off” blocks, regardless of material, and any modular sleeved blocks must compete at 4200+ lbs
  • LX, LC, LD must have IRS Suspension
  • Cars not meeting minimum weight requirements will compete in Pro class
  • Accepted fuels are pump gas, any commercially available race fuel, or E-85.
  • Any additional fuel system including water methanol systems are prohibited and may not be present on the vehicle.
  • See Notes 1 & 2 at bottom of page

Super Stock Class

  • Naturally Aspirated Heads-Up Racing for all 2005+ 5.7L and 6.1L Gen III HEMI powered LX, LC, LD, and SRT Jeep
  • 6.1L Engines: 4050+ lbs. (Minimum Weight with driver)
  • 5.7L Engines: 3900+ lbs. (Minimum Weight with driver)
  • 5.79 cubic inches will be treated as a 6.1L
  • Aluminum blocks prohibited.
  • LX, LC, LD must have IRS
  • Cars not meeting minimum weight requirements will compete in Pro class
  • Accepted fuels are pump gas, any commercially available race fuel, or E-85.
  • Any additional fuel system including water methanol systems are prohibited and may not be present on the vehicle.
  • See Notes 1 & 2 at bottom of page

Index

  • All 2005+ Gen III LX, LC, LD, and SRT Jeep (including HEMI, V6, and both V8 & V10 Drag Paks) are allowed to compete in this class.
  • Index racing run on a .250 bracket such as 12.00, 12.25, 12.50…
  • No delay boxes or throttle stops

King of the Hill

  • Index runoff between the class winners of Super Stock, Stroker, Pro and Unlimited.
  • Random pairing on a .250 bracket.

*Note 1

All Cars except Exhibition and Index must run factory engine controllers. Approved engine controllers are NGC 3, 4, and 4A models as well as GPEC 2.

*Note 2

Super Stock, Stroker, Pro and Unlimited (Unlimited only when running solid rear axle) are required to have NAG1 Transmission, or six speed manual transmission. Six speed entries must be production style units with the standard H-Style pattern. Sequential or clutchless transmissions are prohibited. Clutch must be conventional, slipper clutches prohibited.

November 14, 2011

2012 LX & Beyond Nationals Date Announced

2012 LX & Beyond Nationals will once again be held for all LX/LC/SRT owners across the country at Quaker City Motorsports Park. Details coming soon on event activities, schedule and hotel.

July 21-22, 2012
 

2005-newer Chrysler 300/300C, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum
All SRT Vehicles (including): Chrysler Crossfire SRT6, Dodge Caliber SRT4, Dodge Neon SRT4,
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, Dodge Viper RT/SRT10, Dodge Ram SRT10

 

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July 15, 2011

LX & Beyond Nationals – Modern Muscle Meets Old School Fun!

Posted on: July 15, 2011 – 12:00 pm by RLD

Hemi D Charger Daytona. 002 LX & Beyond Nationals   Modern Muscle Meets Old School Fun!  Salem Quaker City Motorsports Park Ohio muscle car LX & Beyond Nationals drag racing  lifestyle photo

 

What do you call the largest gathering of modern Dodge and musclecars in the Midwest? The annual LX & Beyond Nationals, that’s what. This weekend, hundreds of these late-model cruisers, street machines and racers will descend on Quaker City Motorsports Park located just outside the sleeping hamlet of Salem, Ohio for a weekend of high-octane . LX and LC enthusiasts from all over will bring their rides for some quarter-mile blasts down the track. Event organizer and LX fanatic, Anthony Carter, started this annual pilgrimage back in 2007 as an effort to reach out and network with other enthusiasts looking to make their modern Chargers, Challengers, Magnums (along with Chrysler 300’s and Jeep® Grand Cherokee SRT8s) go faster and look hotter.  Initially a grassroots effort, it began life as a one-day gathering of internet forum members for the LX-platform and SRT enthusiasts. Like all great things, the event began to get more traction every year. With the introduction of the in 2008, things really shifted into high-gear. Soon enthusiasts from all over the US and Canada began attending the event. Along with drag racing, there is a “Show & Shine” competition, manufacturer’s midway, swap meet and other special events throughout the weekend.  The 2011 LX & Beyond Nationals will officially kick-off tomorrow night (July 15th) with their traditional Friday night A&W “Cruise-In” Boardman, Ohio . So if you’re looking to race your late-model Challenger or , or just want to see all the latest go fast goodies and personalization accessories to dress up your ride, set your NAV unit and step on it!

RedlineDodge.com at 2011 LX & Beyond Nationals

RedlineDodge.com, the official Dodge blog and your number-one news source for everything Dodge will be ”in the house” covering the 2011 LX & Beyond Nationals held this weekend, July 16-17 at Quaker City Motorsports Park in Salem, Ohio. They feature everything from the latest and greatest SRT8 and R/T products along with great historical content going back to the days of the original Dodge Scat Pack. RedlineDodge.com will be taking pictures and talking to owners so if you see their online editor roaming the pits, make sure to tell him all about your LX and LC.

June 8, 2011

Announcing the “HEMI Heritage Shootout Series”

 

The LX & Beyond Nationals has always been and will continue to be about the Modern Mopar and performance vehicles of the 21st century and celebrating the rebirth of the muscle car era that has been sparked by the innovation and pioneering vision of the designers and engineers at Chrysler Group LLC.

We also recognize and appreciate where the DNA of many of our favorite modern Mopars came from and why the names “Dodge Charger” and “Dodge Challenger” immediately spark thoughts of a famous Hemi Orange car jumping thru the air to avoid being captured by an also famous sheriff, or an Alpine White car racing from Colorado to be delivered to San Francisco.

This year we are adding the “HEMI Heritage Shootout Series” to the racing events of the LX & Beyond Nationals. All 1966-1978 (B-body) first generation Dodge Charger and 1970-1974 (E-platform) first generation Dodge Challenger vehicles, all engines (must be Mopar-powered) and all trim styles are welcome. We look forward to celebrating the beginning and the future of the Mopar muscle car era at Quaker City Motorsports Park on July 16-17, 2011. Race details will be posted later this week on www.lxandbeyondnats.com


1970 Challenger vs a 2008 Challenger

March 21, 2011

LX & Beyond Nationals Returns to Quaker City Motorsports Park

 

We are pleased to announce that the 4th Annual LX & Beyond Nationals will be returning to Salem, Ohio and the new Quaker City Motorsports Park, owned by Norm Fox. We are excited that the 2011 season of our Modern Mopar Musclecar event is going to be held at the renewed and refreshed facility. We are confident about the new direction of the Motorsports Park and their plans to build a world-class facility. The ability to expand the event with additional activities and attractions in the future is very important to us and after discussioning the upcoming changes with the new track manager, Greg Miller; we knew that this is where we want to continue calling our home. The surrounding community has welcomed us year after year with open arms and we look forward to continuing our relationship with them too.

The 2011 LX & Beyond Nationals will once again be hosting the Modern Street HEMI Shootout Series which is currently the fastest growing and hands-down the most exciting modern racing series on the east coast for the new Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep musclecars. If you want to see the fastest Mopars on the planet compete on the same weekend then you don’t want to miss any of the 5 stops of the Modern Street HEMI Shootout Series. Each class will include a cash purse as well as some awesome sponsor prizes.

In addition to racing, the LX & Beyond Nationals will again include a car show with over 50 classes of awards and prizes for our Modern Mopar attendees. Judging by the F4 Challenge Team will happen on Saturday and awards will be presented on Sunday. If you want to see some of the hottest LX/LC-platform cars on the street, this is where you will see them all compete on the same stage.  You will see everything from completely stock to extremely modified and everything else is between.

March 9, 2011

Summit Racing Renews Sponsorship with Quaker City Motorsports Park

Summit Racing Equipment renewed its sponsorship agreement with the newly renovated Quaker City Motorsports Park for the 2011 racing season.

Located in Salem, Ohio, Quaker City changed ownership in 2010. The new owner/management team upgraded the quarter-mile facility with a brand new Accutime timing system and renovated the timing tower and concession areas.

“Summit Racing and Quaker City Motorsports Park have had an excellent relationship for many years, and we will continue to support the sportsman and bracket racers who compete at the track,” said Jim Greenleaf, Summit Racing Motorsports and Events Manager. “We are impressed with the upgrades and dedication of the staff to making the racing program a success.”

The IHRA-sanctioned track will continue its weekly points series as part of the Summit Racing Equipment SuperSeries program for sportsman racers. The SuperSeries gives racers the opportunity to compete for national championships while racing at their local track (get more details on the SuperSeries here).

Quaker City Motorsports Park’s racing season begins Saturday, April 16 with a test and tune session and swap meet. The regular points program begins Saturday, May 7. The track will also host special events including the Quaker City Nostalgia Classic and the Steel Valley Super Nationals. Visit www.quakercitymotorsportspark.com for a complete list of events and track news.

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.

November 24, 2010

Quaker City Motorsports Park Returns to IHRA family


Quaker City

The International Hot Rod Association is pleased to welcome Quaker City Motorsports Park back to the IHRA as the latest track to join the rapidly growing IHRA family.

With the recent purchase of Quaker City Motorsports Park finally complete, Norm Fox and his family plan to perform a number of facility upgrades and are looking forward to an exciting future with the IHRA.

“It’s great to have Quaker back in the IHRA fold,” said Division Director Jon O’Neal .  “With the long standing history of the facility with the IHRA, it seemed like Quaker coming back with a new owner was only natural.”


Norm Fox

 

The facility, located in Salem, Ohio, is in for quite an overhaul with plans from Fox to upgrade the timing system, track surface and pit area.  The first step was a name change from Quaker City Raceway to Quaker City Motorsports Park to foreshadow the upcoming changes to incorporate additional motorsports elements to the grounds in the future.

Fox, along with his family, operate Fox Auto Salvage & Parts Inc and are excited to dive head first into keeping drag racing alive at the long standing facility. Knowing the challenge ahead, Fox is excited to see the outpouring of support from local racers and fans to help keep drag racing alive at Quaker City.

“Even before the deal was done, I was swarmed by people,” Fox said. “It’s great to see so many people excited that the track will stay alive and have a fresh start.”

For more information on Quaker City and rest of the recent IHRA track signings, please visit www.ihra.com for complete details.


Quaker City

November 19, 2010

Dodge Runs With The Frederick Scat Pack

Posted on: November 19, 2010 – 9:27 am by Scott Vandekerckhove

 

Nov.15 New Wilmington Motors, New Wilmington, Pa. – Stop #1

When the Dodge Challenger launched back in 2008, there was no doubt that a star had been reborn. The car has been an overwhelming success and continues to dazzle fans everywhere with its commanding road presence and exceptional power.

But where would this great car be without equally great representatives to interface with our consumers?

There is one man who rose to the occasion to become the premier ambassador to the Challenger Nation. And that man is none other than Bob Frederick.

Bob is certainly no stranger to the Red Letter Dodge blog. You may recognize him here as the former Dealer Contributor from when the Challenger first launched.

A graduate of Northwood University with a degree in Business Management and Automotive Marketing, Bob was raised on a steady diet of Mopars courtesy of his parents, Nancy and Bob, Sr.

“My Mopar upbringing gave me the bug very early on,” Bob said. “My mom had a Sublime 1970 Challenger T/A and my dad was always bringing new cars home. My dad was widely known for having the coolest Mopars around.”

Bob started managing the family dealership in 1991 and has been building a loyal following ever since. So when the 2008 Challenger came to market, Bob asserted himself as the go-to guy for all things Challenger.

Bob went as far to start his own Challenger Army known appropriately as The Frederick Scat Pack. “I formed the group to differentiate myself from every other dealer out there,” he said. “Now, I’ve got this loyal following and I just can’t let them down.”

The following is so loyal, in fact, that members drove great lengths to meet with us earlier this week at New Wilmington Motors in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, just 60 miles north of Pittsburgh. Challenger owners traveled from as far away as Holland, Michigan and Long Island, New York. The dedication runs that deep.

Every single person who has dealt with Bob has nothing but rave reviews to describe his efforts. Michael Haislet of Holland, Michigan, gladly traveled nearly 400 miles to New Wilmington Motors and had this to say…

“Bob is the most honest, straightforward, trustworthy, and down-to-earth salesman we’ve ever dealt with. When build status updates become available on our cars, he notifies us. And when the cars roll in on the truck, Bob snaps pictures and sends them along. It’s unbelievable customer service.

“Many customers buy cars from Bob without ever even meeting him in person,” Michael continued. “He’s that good! And, hell, he’s even traveled across this country to deliver cars to some of his customers.

“Dodge should build a Frederick Edition of the Challenger. I’d buy it in a heartbeat,” Michael added.

The Frederick Scat Pack members who showed up for Monday’s event brought a little token of appreciation to commemorate Bob’s dedication. He was presented with a Mopar book that was signed by many members of the club. Inside, a special note read, “This book is dedicated to Bob Frederick, Jr., a man whose passion for Mopar Muscle is only exceeded by his passion for customer satisfaction!!” It was a heartfelt gesture from his fans.

Rest assured, however, that Bob is not alone in this commitment to the cause. He has teamed up with long-time colleague and owner of New Wilmington Motors, Jeff Huey. Working in the car business now for 20 years, Jeff has turned this pint-sized, 77-year-old dealership into quite an operation.

“A little dealership like ours provides a very personal experience for consumers,” Jeff said. “We’re able to pay a lot of attention to everyone. When customers walk in the door, they become our #1 priority.

“Cars come off the truck and either go directly into our showroom or into storage,” he continued. “They are never exposed to the elements while in our control. Beyond that, we take extreme care prepping each and every vehicle. Bob and I clean the cars as if they were our own. We pull every sticker off the car, collect all the paperwork, organize everything beautifully and present it to the customer upon vehicle delivery.”

When Bob and Jeff sat down with us, they both emphasized how important online forums have become to them. Jeff said, “We’re small, so we don’t have tens of thousands of dollars to spend on advertising. But the forums have given us that reach. Most of our business comes by word of mouth, and that’s how we’ve built such a solid reputation.”

With a staff of only eight, led by the dynamic duo of Bob and Jeff, it’s obvious that New Wilmington Motors is destined to do great things for Chrysler.

Dodge is thankful to everyone who participated in this event. It was great to see all the Challengers in one spot, as well as all the loyal fans who brought them out to support the Hemi Highway Tour. It’s obvious that all current and future members of the Frederick Scat Pack are in good hands. This is a first-class operation that left us more than impressed.

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