Diamond Star Motors Shootout 2004

**v8klla** · 12-02-2003

Off the Evo boards:
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I just got confirmation from Norwalk Raceway Park, we have a date
already for the 12th Annual DSM/EVO Shootout!

Mark your calendars, plan your vacations, you don't want to miss out
on this!

August 15th, 2004.

The DSM Shootout is something I started over 11 years ago just out of
love for the DSM's. It started out with 8 guys getting together and
we had our own staging lane for a night of grudge racing. The next
year we had the same thing, one lane just for the DSM's at the track,
16 cars. The next year it grew to 48 cars. From then we had to do an
actual track rental, it was getting to big. We use to rent the track
on Fridays during the day, then it got to big for that too. For the
last two years it has been so large we had to do a Sunday rental.

The Shootout is just a great time. People who have come for years
just can't wait for the next year. They plan their entire family
vacation around it.

This year, 11th Annual 2003, we invited the EVO's to come out. This
was basically a last minute thing and to my surprise we had over 20
EVO's there. Really nice to see some new blood.

My plans for this year are to offer two seperate classes for the
EVO's. One will be for anyone who is still running the stock turbo
the other for guys that have upgraded. There are also bracket classes
for guys that don't want to run heads-up.

Keep this in mind it truly is a great time. Al was there for the
first time and the enthusiasm he had was almost overwhelming, I think
that is why I like the guy so much!

Any comments, questions or words of wisdom are more than welcome.
Please ask or comment here so we can keep this close to the top for
all to see.

Thanks a lot.

David Buschur
www.buschurracing.com
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So where are we staying this year? I'm ready to make some reservations!!!

Chris

AJ · 12-02-2003

Thanks for the update! I just booked at the Best Western in a Jacuzzi Room! We are leaving Thursday this year and staying till Mon morning again. I wonder why they moved it back a bit.

If needed the Best Western # is 419-663-3501

Jana · 12-02-2003

Sweet!!! I can't wait!! Last year was so much fun.

Hopefully everyone going from MN will stay at the Best Western! It's definately the place to be!!

AJ · 12-02-2003

If you think your going book your rooms! The BW gets booked real quick! Then there is the Econolodge and a few others within walking distance.

At-Least-It's-An-Evo · 12-02-2003

Best Western is a better bang for the buck if you're going to be reserving rooms for the shootout. Econolodge, well... the name says it all.

**Shane@DBPerformance** · 12-02-2003

That sure is late this year. Guess it give me an extra month to not get my car running.

AJ · 12-02-2003

Shane we are gonna need a DSM Dyno Fest about a week or 2 before that if possible. Think You and Mo can hook a date up to get all the DSMs together for a day and see whos gonna be ready for the track!

JDM · 12-02-2003

Scooter Drag anyone??

**Goat Blower** · 12-02-2003

Wow, a month later, that's new. Maybe it'll be cooler than 90 degrees for a change. Hmm, a sticky track and cool air, could be good.

I think I'm more excited to build a scooter/minibike than get my car running for the shootout. Maybe I'll just leave my car at home and race Marco through the Econolodge parking lot all weekend.

**Halon** · 12-02-2003

man i wish i was living in MN again and could go with u guys. and all my dsm buddies here will be gone by then cuz they are all gettin outta the marines. one day ill go to one of these shootouts hopefully. btw, anyone know if nabr finished up their video they were making from last years shootout?

Nash · 12-02-2003

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Originally posted by JDM@Dec 2 2003, 07:13 PM
Scooter Drag anyone??

I'm still healing from last year!

**JET** · 12-02-2003

I think Craig and I are staying at the horsepower hotel (econolodge). The cops were pricks at the best western. Maybe I will make reservations at both places and see what happens :P

Jakey · 12-02-2003

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Originally posted by me612@Dec 2 2003, 10:09 PM
btw, anyone know if nabr finished up their video they were making from last years shootout?

I don't believe so. I've been watching their website and have not seen any updates.

AJ · 12-02-2003

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Originally posted by JET@Dec 2 2003, 10:30 PM
I think Craig and I are staying at the horsepower hotel (econolodge). The cops were pricks at the best western. Maybe I will make reservations at both places and see what happens :P

They weren't to bad. I saw the Econolodge. Yeah, I will pass. LOL I like being closer to Subway and Arbys anyway.

TheBlizzard · 12-03-2003

Yeah fuck that Best Western, they won't even let you drink outside that place at night. And if you do they take you to jail, what the hell.

Jet, remember too we might be staying at the track instead? That would be even cooler to go down in a camper and trailer and just stay at the track.

Otherwise the horsepower hotel would be my choice.

PSI2HI · 12-03-2003

Maybe i'll just sleep in my car @ wherever the parties happening

Nick

niterydr · 12-03-2003

i'll probably come down if I have a tow rig buy then, and probably crash my cheap butt in that

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'Our' event is in july in indianapolis, so i'll see if im up for nearly back to back roadtrips.

**Kracka** · 12-03-2003

Hmmm, maybe I'll go this year, anyone have some floor-space for rent?

Jana · 12-03-2003

I wouldn't stay at the Econolodge after seeing what it looked like last year. I'd rather sneek my beer out in another container if I want to drink outside than stay in that place. :razz2:

I can't wait for scooter races again!!!! :bounce:

**Goat Blower** · 12-03-2003

Get your scooters ready for the shootout. My chopper is going to kick some ass.