MAPerformance's Proving Grounds 2014 @ Brainerd International Raceway!

[Halon]

That very first year of PG, I most enjoyed Friday because it was absolutely wide open, you could hot lap the entire day if you really wanted to. Were they wide open this year too on Friday?

[carltalon]

Originally Posted by turbotalon1g

If someone could only attend Saturday or Sunday for drag racing, what would be the best day and why?

Sunday because lots of people leave on Sunday for some reason, so there is less people.

[turbotalon1g]

Originally Posted by v8klla

Saturday, lots of people leave on Sunday for some reason. So much so that we've discussed only drag racing on Friday and Saturday.

So qualify say friday and sat, with eliminations sat. afternoon?
That would be perfect, then maybe open the lanes sunday if you even had drag racing for heads-up grudge type stuff?

Cool, I just replied and asked for saturday if I can get one day off, please update us if/once you guys decide.

[goodhart]

I plan on spectating for sure at PG2

[turbotalon1g]

Originally Posted by v8klla

Saturday, lots of people leave on Sunday for some reason. So much so that we've discussed only drag racing on Friday and Saturday.

Any update on this decision?
I'm hoping to still compete in SA/U

[Murlo26]

Originally Posted by turbotalon1g

Any update on this decision?
I'm hoping to still compete in SA/U

Don't you have a tubular mani and 5858 now? I haven't seen your car in forever, so don't remember now.

[cmspaz]

Are the people who are leaving actually racing or are they there just partying most of the weekend and maybe making a disappointing pass or two? If they're partying, who cares? Let them leave. That's not the point of the event and sadly for most attendees that's what it has become.

[Murlo26]

Originally Posted by cmspaz

Are the people who are leaving actually racing or are they there just partying most of the weekend and maybe making a disappointing pass or two? If they're partying, who cares? Let them leave. That's not the point of the event and sadly for most attendees that's what it has become.

This is actually the reason for me never wanting to really go, beside the fact my car is always down/broken lol. Seems like this event is a bit of a shit show, however it sounds like there are areas to camp (or hotel it) where you can avoid this.

I want to just go to an event and race with "adults" who can have just a beer or two around the fire at night and then go to bed and get up for all day racing action.

We have the mitsu cruise for the whole partying/car event I don't see how people would want to party and then get up to race anyway...maybe I am getting old but shit the next day after partying I am out of commission now a days lol.

[cmspaz]

What cruise? LOL

[Murlo26]

Originally Posted by cmspaz

What cruise? LOL

don't we do those anymore? lol

[URV8SUX]

Marlo there's a IFO event that is just racing heads up for money on September 21st at Joilet Illinois if your interested!

I also think the people that are leaving on Sunday are the party people witch doesn't bother me. If you do see cars on trailers leaving it's usually because they broke.

Wonder if they want to create a bigger crowd to actually watch drag racing since not many people watch?

[scheides]

Originally Posted by Murlo26

I don't see how people would want to party and then get up to race anyway.

Yes yes, who would want to do this? Seems like a horrible plan

Frankly I never think about this and its pretty amazing what I put myself through and furthermore how much I saw Brandon/Toothy drink Fri/Sat only to wake up and conquer the entire TTS field....unreal.

Live a little guys! Everything in moderation of course but this is still IMHO a great weekend event to have fun with friends and put the smack down on the entire BIR track. Yes, do take the next week (or two?) to recover.

[JET]

Were drag racing results from 2014.1 ever posted? I did some searching and couldn't find anything.

[turbotalon1g]

Originally Posted by Murlo26

Don't you have a tubular mani and 5858 now? I haven't seen your car in forever, so don't remember now.

SA/U, basically you just need to keep the factory inlet flange and that is it.
I have a cast manifold and a mitsu housed 5857.

[C3L1CA]

Hopeful that I can get the bike ready for the 2nd one. It'll be here quick

[v8klla]

Alright, we've gotten everything ironed out for Proving Grounds 2014.2. The biggest changes we've made this time around are that we're opening the gates early on Friday morning to offer racers more time on the track, for the same price! This is a huge value for folks that come up to race the entire weekend. We will also be running a "grudge style" race event for the first time on Sunday. This will be roll style racing, so it evens the odds for a lot of racers!

Here is the schedule for those interested! We're super excited for Proving Grounds 2K14.2!

2014.2 Event Schedule

Friday, September 5th
Gates Open at 9 AM

Drag Racing – $25 Single day
Registration: 9 AM – 6 PM (Shirt Shack)
Tech: 10 AM – 7 PM
Qualifying Time Trials / Test & Tune: Noon – 7 PM

Auto X– $25 Single day
Registration: 9 AM – 4 PM (Shirt Shack)
Tech: 10 AM – 7 PM
Driver’s Meeting (Turn 9 / Under Bridge): 12:15 PM
Testing (Stop watch timing): 1:00 PM – 3 PM
Intermission: 3 PM – 3:30 PM
Drivers Meeting (Turn 9 / Under Bridge): 3:30 PM
Competition (Advanced timing): 4 PM – 7 PM

Drifting – $80 Fri-Sun 3 Day Pass
Registration: 9 AM – 6 pm (Shirt Shack)
Tech: 10 AM – 8 PM
Drivers Meeting (Road Course Paddock): 12:15 PM
Drifting Turns 10-13 Live: 1 PM – 8 PM

Saturday, September 6th
Gates Open 7 AM
Tire Changing Station Open 8 AM – 9 AM, 6 PM – 8 PM

Car Show – FREE (register at the In Car Nation table out front of the condo’s)
Registration & Parking: Noon – 3 PM
Judging: 3 PM – 6 PM

Drag Racing – $25 single day
Registration: 8 AM – 6 PM (Shirt Shack)
Tech: 8 AM – 6 PM
Qualifying Time Trials: 9 AM – 6 PM
There will be a burnout contest at the end of racing.

Auto X – $25 single day
Registration: 8 AM – 3 PM (Shirt Shack)
Tech: 1 PM – 5PM
Driver’s Meeting 2:30 PM
Course is Hot: 3 PM – 7 PM

Drifting – $25 single day
Registration: 8 AM – 8 PM (Shirt Shack)
Tech: 8 AM – 3 PM
Driver’s Meeting (Turn 9 / Under Bridge) 9 AM
Pro Pad Goes Live: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Advanced Drivers Tandem Drift Competition: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Road Course / Time Attack
Tech: 7:30 AM – 9 AM
Driver’s Meeting: 9 AM (Road Course Paddock)
Track Is Hot: 9:30 AM – 6 PM
Burnout Competition – FREE (register at the In Car Nation table out front of the condo’s)
Burn ‘em up: 7 PM – 8 PM on the drag strip
Musical Entertainment
Wheelie Bar: 9 PM – 1 AM

Sunday, September 7th
Gates Open 7 AM
Tire Changing Station Open 8 AM – 9 AM

Drag Racing
Eliminations 9 AM – Noon

Grudge Style Roll Racing – $20 single day (Must Pass Drag Tech)
Registration: 8 AM – Noon (Shirt Shack)
Drivers Meeting: Noon (Staging Lanes Behind Condo’s)
Racing: 12:30 PM – 5 PM

Drifting – $25 single day
Registration: 8 AM – 1 PM (Shirt Shack)
Driver’s Meeting: Noon (Turn 9 / Under Bridge)
Course is Hot! 12:30 PM – 3 PM
Road Course / Time Attack
Tech: 7:30 AM – 9 AM
Driver’s Meeting: 9 AM (Road Course Paddock)
Track Is Hot: 9:30 AM – 6 PM

[Halon]

Roll racing sounds like a cool idea! I assume it'll be down the drag strip, will they still display trap speeds and light up the winner?

[turbotalon1g]

If saturday is qualifying time trials for sunday, would I be screwing people over since I'm not planning on going on sunday?

[carltalon]

Opposite of Aarons question. If I come up Sunday morning and haven't made any qualifying pass can I compete in the eliminations?

[dsmolition]

Are there cash payouts? I should be there friday afternoon to drag.