HPD (Houston Performance Driving) Hosts Midnight 1320: Street Wars @ LMP! 5/30 (Sat).
 

S! 6SPEEDonline Drivers and Racers!

The first Midnight 1320 or 2009 is finally on the calendar! The HPD Staff had a planned date for May 30th (Saturday). Be looking for generally the same structure had the last 1200:1320. However, HPD will be adding some new features and classes. We are looking at the possibility of a cash payout. We are always up for suggestions so please PM Garett Oliphant (G-Z06) or Troy Dixon (xtc4us). Also any Mod or Admin can also help you.
Please check your calendars and get this date set. Take the time now to start getting your ride ready for the event.
(July-2008) Midnight 1320 Vid!
HPD Media Staff Vid.
MIDNIGHT 1320 [/url]
600 spectators + 120 drag racers = for one hell of a night!

(November-2008) Midnight 1320 Vid!
480 spectators + 115 drag racers = another great 1200:1320
Vid from HPD's good buddy Dex from Tunerlifestyletv.com.


I. Mission Statement:
- There has been a massive amount of attention and criticism of the street scene here in Houston. Street racing has caused many injuries and even deaths in H-Town. It's now time to stop this behavior and take it to the track. Houston Performance Driving is stepping up to the plate with John Hessnessy/Lonestar Motorsports Park (LMP) to educated newbs and old cats a like on good old fashion 1/4m drag racing.
- Give the track a chance! If you are a street racer...it's guaranteed that if you give the track a chance. You will feel that rush you get, however in a controlled environment , safe, ticket-free racing. YOU WILL GET HOOKED ON TRACK!
- Houston Performance Drivings mission is to bring all the race crews, independents, and shops together for a different kind of track night* with a street racing theme. Please understand that HPD is NOT* a car club! It is simply a forum where people with a passion for performance driving can go to find out what activities are happening in their area.
- This event is open to anyone and everyone! From the 9 sec trailer queens to the 14 sec Yahoos. There should be a great mix of cars and trucks. Such as Vipers, C5, C6s, Z06s, Z28s, SSs, Mustangs, Saleens, Cobras, T/As, Lightnings, SRT 4s, 6s, 8s, 10s, P-Cars, M3s, M5s, M6s, Mercedes AMGs, WRXs, STIs, EVOs, Supras, 350 Zs, G35/37s, Old School muscle, custom Hondas, Imports and Domestics! 100% open to anyone who enjoys the street racing lifestyle. Join us!
II. Qualifications and Class Information:
- Street Tire Class!
1) Street Tires *ONLY*. - Tires will be inspected when you tech in. NO drag radials.
2) Must be driven to the track.
3) Full Interior - No gutted rides allowed! Racers must have working dash, front seats (if no back seats, must be carpeted), working head lights, signals, and wipers. RADIOS and A/C are not required!
- Drag Radial Class!
1) Drag Radial Tires *ONLY*. - Tires will be inspected when you tech in.
2) Must be driven to the track.
3) Full Interior - No gutted rides allowed! All Street King racers must have working dash, front seats (if no back seats, must be carpeted), working head lights, signals, and wipers. RADIOS and A/C are not required!
- Unlimited Class!
1) There are NONE! Unlimited!
2) Trailers are allowed for the unlimited class racers.
Bike Class (Unlimited):
1) There are NONE! Unlimited!
2) Trailers are allowed for the unlimited bike class.
3) "This is Thunder Dome!"
- Terms of Service: I agree that the HPD Staff will have all say in the rules and regulations governing the Midnight 1320: Street/Track King Event. I understand all rules and qualifications for my run class.
III. Teching in:
- When you Tech-In please tell your tech what class you are entering. He will check your tires and inspect your ride to double check you are eligible for that class.
- Each class will have it's own code on the window. Example: Street Tire Class = ST*. Drag radials = DR* Unlimited = U*.
- Please red the class information and qualifications before the event.
IV. Test and Tune:
- Will be OPEN from 6PM to 9PM to dial in your systems and get ready for war!
- Take this time to have the car ready and have a little fun too.
V. Street Wars:
Street Wars Competition Structure:
- @ 9:30PM Street Wars begins. Racers will need to turn in their fastest time slip of the night to the HPD Coordinator. The times will be kept by the score keeper until the end of the night. Racing will end between Midnight at 12:30AM depending on how many racers we have.
- Make sure you keep your time slips and turn them in! Staff will not accept verbal times.
VI. Winners and Prizes:
- There will be a 1st and 2nd Place trophy for each class.
- Trophies from the last 1200:1320 were extremely nice!
- Awards will be giving out immediately after the Street Wars.
- If you think you have the fastest time of the night, please stay around until the end.
VII. 1200:1320 Schedule for May 30th.
- When: May 30th, 2009. (Saturday)
- Time: Gates open @ 5PM! Test and tune from 6PM-9PM. Street Wars start @ 9:30PM - Midnight/1AM.
- Where: Lonestar Motorsports Park in Sealy, TX.
- Map: http://www.lonestarmotorsportspark.com/
- How much: $30 to race and $15 to spectate.
- Who: The heavy hitters of the Houston area.
- Why: Do racing ticket-free! Also to show people that the track is the place to be!
- How: It's the pedal on the right!
VIII. Safety and EMS:
- There will be full EMS and Fire Rescue staff during 1200:1320. Please take the time to thank these men and women. They are the real heroes!
- HPD will have control of the VHT spray downs. The staff will make sure their is best best grip we can provide. Everyone had great things to say about the track prep last Midnight 1320. There were also many personal best times from people that has drag races for many years. We will provide that same level hard work again during the May 30th 1200:1320. Be there!
- If you have any safety questions or concerns please PM G-Z06 (Garett Oliphant) or xtc4us (Troy Dixon) and we will get back ASAP.
Thank you!

Will there be a dry lane for us Porsche guys?

Hey Sean. What's your version of a "dry lane"? We will do all we can get what you need out there.

On the issue of lanes. We will do 1 of 2 things. 1) We may keep street tires in one lane all night. 2) We may run all 3 classes at the same time in both lanes. This is what we did for the last Midnight 1320 and worked out well. We took 3-4 breaks through out the night to spray the track.

LMK if this helps. If not ask me again like I'm 5yrs and I'll get back to you. Like I said we'll do all we can and adjust to racers requests.

Troy.

Troy,

The rear engine Porsches break axles if you do a traditional burn out, so it is better for us to not have a wet box to roll through. In any event, Troy, I will be at this party to at least watch. The last one was PHENOMENAL!

Hey Sean, think my son and I will come out to see ya'll at this event

Hey guys! Thanks for the interest in the event. Like I said, I will do all I can to keep everyone happy. We don't want any P-Cars to break axles so I will address the water-box issue.

We should have another great turn out for this 1200:1320!

IMPORTANT!!!

Race fuel will be available at LMP.

- C16 = $14.00 per gal.
- 109 = $11.00 per gal.
- 110 = $10.00 per gal.
- Methanol = $5.50 per gal.

No Nitrous. Sorry.

Nice... will make it if weather holds :D

Everything is looking good going into this weekend! Don't miss this. Weather is also looking very good. Will keep our eyes on the prize!

Some of us are meeting up at 99 and 59 then heading out to 99 and I 10 to meet some more people.

PM me if interested in a caravan.

Another great event, good job, Troy.

Quite the crowd there. Even though I got there late (about 7:30) I still had to wait to get in about 30 minutes. I only made 2 passes and with the bikes all lumped into one class I knew I didn't stand a chance to win squat, but it still managed a 10.35@143 against Jason's (Mullet) Ford GT. He won the street tire class with a 11.0. I should have brought the cayenne with as many 13-14 sec cars that were there.

Other than Sean in those ridiculous shorts the event went well.

Dude don't forget the socks!! :D

ok... what did I miss?



What won street tire?

What won drag radial?