One Mile High Speed Shoot Out at a retired Air Base in Texas!

[ShannonMatus]

ATTENTION Racers and Performance Enthusiast!!
We (NASA Texas) have been conducting road race events in Texas for the last three years. An operator of a retired air base has agreed to rent us their facility for hosting a one-mile high-speed shoot out. We are all interested in finding a place to “run” legally. Here is the chance to prove what you got and run wide open.

Also, we are seeking businesses that want to support the event through being a tech shop, contingency provider and/or awards supporter (through gift certificates, product and cash).

Here are some of the basics:
THE INAUGURAL TEXAS ONE-MILE HIGH SPEED SHOOT OUT
WHEN: Oct. 25-26, 2003
WHERE: Goliad, Texas (abandoned NAVY airfield)
STRUCTURE: 120 foot roll-out, 1 mile run with radar speeds being primary determination of victors backed by timing lights for tie breakers, ½ mile for shut-down
WELCOMING: Motorcycles, Performance Street Cars, Race Cars and Vintage Cars
DRIVERS and RIDERS: Get the Chance to Join the 200+ mph Club of Texas; Win Trophies and Certificates. Working on providing contingencies and cash prizes.
A MOTORSPORTS FESTIVAL: Fun, Safe, well organized and legal. A Full Weekend of High Speeds, Other Festivities and Entertainment. Car Shows. Beautiful Event Hostesses. Wheelie Contest. And More. JOIN IN ON THE FUN.

We are posting updates on the event at: www.nasatx.com/highspeed.asp.
Please contact us with any questions: Thanks: Jay and Shannon Matus: 281-802-9863; Deanna Lewis: 817-243-2286; info@nasatx.com

[Cobra #42]

Any takers out there, if I had some that would go that fast I would like to have a 200MPH Trophy !!! Gary, can I drive your Cobra a mile or two ?? db

[jayscobras]

I'LL BET I KNOW OF A CAR OR TWO FROM NORTH DALLAS THAT WILL TAKE THIS ON. WHAT DO YOU SAY KEITH?

HOW ABOUT THE LINGENFELTER, THE M5 AND THE KENNE BELL COBRA?

THIS IS GONNA BE EASY

JAY

[bobl]

200MPH in a Cobra? There are a number of reasons that a Cobra won't attain such speed. Aerodynamic forces and engine limits aside....what happened to common sense?? Somebody will lose it at speed and someone will likely die. Then the rest of us will have to deal with tightned regulations, higher insurance, etc etc etc.

[mr bruce]

I got one that 'll do 200, just need a sponsor for the moter

[Steve R]

Bruce,
If I drop mine out of an airplane from say, 30,000 feet, I could probably get her up to 140mph or so. And It won't take much of that runway to land her either.

[keithw]

Jay,

If we go, I'll take the M5 and ZR1. Doing the math, the M5 will run out of RPM's at 192MPH. I'll go over to Classic and have them jack up the red line and maybe make it. The ZR1 should definately make it.

I don't believe I'LL be the one trying to do it in the Kenne Bell Cobra. I still vividly remember the front lifting on the front straight at Road America and that was well under 200MPH.

Keith

[rocket man]

Get real - I was thinking about showing up and changing the rear gear in the car- half a mile shut down area - even with a parachute and if I could hit(?) 200 mph (putting the rear wing at maximum downforce) - gee, does anyone have an ABS brake system Cobra? I weigh 1900 lbs with 3 gallons of fuel - no way could I stop that quick - good luck is all I can say- I have a four wheel Wilwood disc brake setup and usually do the quarter mile @ 150 mph, with at least a half mile shut down distance at a minimum - make it a half mile race - I will seriously consider showing up - my two cents worth - and this is just with a naturally aspirated motor - no NOX.
rocket man

[CowtownCobra]

Mine might go 200 mph, but not with ME in it...

[4RE KLR]

I sold mine in December but the only way mine would go 200 or better was if it was being transported by air, in the concord.

130 scared the hell out of me!

[ShannonMatus]

Addressing the 200 mph ---- This is for the unlimited class/division, which requires full cages and specific safety gear. We do not expect that the majority of drivers/riders will be in the unlimited division.

Below I am posting the class/division structure. It is important that you visit the web site often to keep updated on the rules and any changes that might occur. We are structuring this event for YOU and are taking into consideration all the suggestions that we are receiving. Those suggestions that seem to be popular and take into consideration safety, fun and organization---we will strive to implement them into the event.

Looks like there is a lot of interest out there. We want to make this event great for all of you. We have added some lower speed groups because many drivers and riders requested that they have a place to compete. We have tried to make the event where everybody has a home and a place to compete or just have fun. The most recent rules and car/motorcycle classifications/divisions are being posted to the web site www.nasatx.com/highspeed.asp by Monday. Please contact us directly with any questions. NASA TEXAS info@nasatx.com 281-802-9863; 817-243-2286.

Part II - Regulations, Divisions & Class Structure
NOTICE: Each Class/Division/Tech & Top Speed has certain safety regulations
Classes Division Tech & Top Speed
Street Class (SC) Domestic Division (D)180 MPH Tech & Top Speed
Street Class (SC) Foreign Division (F) 180 MPH Tech & Top Speed
Street Class (SC) European Division (E) 180 MPH Tech & Top Speed
Street Class (SC) Domestic Division (D) 150 MPH Tech & Top Speed
Street Class (SC) Foreign Division (F) 150 MPH Tech & Top Speed
Street Class (SC) European Division (E) 150 MPH Tech & Top Speed
Vintage Class (VC) Vintage Division 180 MPH Tech & Top Speed
Vintage Class (VC) Vintage Division 150 MPH Tech & Top Speed
Motorcycle Class (MC) 600 cc 180 MPH Tech & Top Speed
Motorcycle Class (MC) 750 cc 180 MPH Tech & Top Speed
Motorcycle Class (MC) 1000 cc 180 MPH Tech & Top Speed
Motorcycle Class (MC) 600 cc 150 MPH Tech & Top Speed
Motorcycle Class (MC) 750 cc 150 MPH Tech & Top Speed
Motorcycle Class (MC) 1000 cc 150 MPH Tech & Top Speed
Unlimited Class (UNL) Car Division Unlimited
Unlimited Class (UNL) Motorcycle Division Unlimited
All Classes (AC) I Just want a certificate to prove that I can go over 100 miles per hour without it being one of the new street racing tickets and a trip to jail. 130 MPH Tech & Top Speed

[Admiral]

Runways at the old Goliad (actually located in Berclair, TX) NOLF are 8000 x 150 according to my Airport Facilities Directory. 120 rollout with 5280 run leaves about 1/2 mile shutdown area by my math. No displaced thresholds indicated on the map so once you run out of pavement you're weed hoppin from there. Good news is RNWY 10 has a 0.7% downhill grade

[kountzecobra]

Sounds like a "Who's nut are biggest" contest.
As long as everyone is in their proper class there should be no problem. Mine doesn't lift at 145, but I usually lift much sooner!