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98koukile
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Same weekend as the hobart hodown? I think so


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nissan~240sx
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most likely...should prove to be a fun-filled weekend, saying the least...

do u go to umass or live near by 98koukile?

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wait, wait, wait. pizza eating contest and parties? i'm so definitely coming now.

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nissan~240sx
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let me get an official account of who is attending, if there are at least 15 people, i will send a request for NICO to be officially represented in their own area.(we all park together)

if you plan to attend, say so, if not then dont say anything lol


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98koukile
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nissan~240sx wrote:most likely...should prove to be a fun-filled weekend, saying the least...

do u go to umass or live near by 98koukile?
I live nearby, went with friends who lived in Puffton. If I'm free that day I'll be there, who knows this far ahead though

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nissan~240sx
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bump, bump, bump it up! may 3rd.......

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that's enough notice to make myself available to make it, so you can count me in.

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nissan~240sx
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good, lets start the list

Coming:

numbnuts24098koukileBoBa524Nismodriver240easye2000keith0486xrider253

list will go on, RSVP asap

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The UMass Motorsport Spring Car Show and BBQSponsored in conjuction with SWAG's SouthWest Week and the Black Student Union's Blackout Weekend.

http://www.umassmotorsport.co.nr

Saturday May 3rd 2008RAIN DATE: May 10th 2008

Event Summary:This show is the grand finale of our year. We're shooting for 500 cars this year. Featured events include:

Burnout Contest4x4 RTI RampExhaust/Audio Sound OffLowrider CompetitionBiggest Lift CompetitionPizza Eating ContestTire Throwing ContestEngine Blow-up RaffleVendors and TunersDJ's and Food33+ Trophy CategoriesSupermileage, Grease Car, Go Kart, Autocross, and Rally Cross ExhibitsCustom Widebody and Airbrushing Demonstration

Price:Free to attend, $10 to enter a vehicle in judging. Events and contests are free to participate in.

Location:University of Massachusetts Amherst Campus, SouthWest Lot 33. If you are familiar with the campus it is at the bottom of the horseshoe in the Southwest residential area.

Hours:Show area opens at 10:00 AM.Burnout Contest begins at 12:00 PM.RTI 4x4 Ramp Contest begins at 1:00 PM.Judging Starts at 1:00 PM.Pizza Eating Contest begins at 3:00 PM.

Directions:University of Massachusetts Amherst Campus, SouthWest Lot 33. If you are familiar with the campus it is at the bottom of the horseshoe in the Southwest residential area.

If you are unfamiliar it is the lot closest to where Mass Ave. and University Drive meet. (downhill from the towers).

There will be signs directing traffic from the major roadways onto campus.

From the North: Route 91 South to Exit 25 - At the end of the ramp turn left and follow the road to the intersection - turn right onto Routes 5 & 10 South - go 1 mile, then left onto 116 South, then eight miles to UMass exit - Left at the end of the ramp onto Massachusetts Avenue. Take a right at the first set of lights (usually blinking yellow) and proceed approximately one-quarter mile. Signs or the campus map will direct you to lot 33.

From the South: Route 91 North to Exit 19 (Northampton/Amherst) - Right onto Route 9 and go approximately five miles, just past the Amherst-Hadley town line. Take a left at the lights (just after the Stop and Shop on the left-hand side) onto University Drive. Go through one set of lights and signs or the campus map will direct you to lot 33.

From the East: Mass Pike (Route 90) West to Exit 4 (West Springfield) onto Route 91 North to Exit 19 (Northampton/Amherst) - Right onto Route 9 and go approximately five miles, just past the Amherst-Hadley town line. Take a left at the lights (just after the Stop and Shop on the left-hand side) onto University Drive. Go through one set of lights and signs or the campus map will direct you to lot 33.

From the West: Mass Pike (Route 90) East to Exit 4 (West Springfield) onto Route 91 North to Exit 19 (Northampton/Amherst) - Right onto Route 9 and go approximately five miles, just past the Amherst-Hadley town line. Take a left at the lights (just after the Stop and Shop on the left-hand side) onto University Drive. Go through one set of lights and signs or the campus map will direct you to lot 33.

Parking In Groups:If you have a group of 5 or more participating vehicles, you may preregister by emailing [email protected]. State your club name, the number of participants, and one member's contact information. (phone number preferred.)

Sponsors/Vendors:If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or vendor at the show please contact [email protected]. Space is virtually unlimited.

Notes:We urge you to please drive cautiously around the UMass campusdue to local and campus police strict enforcement of pedestrian rights and traffic laws.Campus police have full authority of the law.

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Oh wow, I'll be telling my buddies about this one!

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bump, bump, bump it up!

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the date is soon approaching...whos coming???

here are classes for trophies

1. Best in Show2. Best Alumni Car3. Highest4. Lowest5. Best Club Participation Award

---Makes:

6. Best Acura/Honda7. Best Mitsubishi/DSM8. Best Mazda9. Best Nissan/Infiniti10. Best Toyota/Lexus/Scion11. Best Subaru12. Dirtiest Volkswagen/Audi13. Best Ford14. Best GM15. Best Mopar (Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge)16. Best BMW17. Best Chevy18. Best Hyundai19. Best Volvo

---General:

20. Best Other (Car that do not fit into make categories)21. Best Exotic22. Best Truck23. Best Off-Road Truck24. Best Antique Pre-196025. Best Classic 1960-198526. Sleeper Award27. People's Choice Award28. Best Motorcycle29. Best Import30. Best Domestic31. Best Utility Vehicle

32. Loudest Stereo33. Loudest Exhaust

34. Pizza Eating Contest Champion Trophy35. Tire Throwing Contest Champion Trophy

you guys better be coming!!!

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Infinitiguy19
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Dude I am in I have a 1993 Green Q45. And just wondering is it 10 bucks a person or free to get in?

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nissan~240sx wrote:good, lets start the list

Coming:

numbnuts24098koukileBoBa524Nismodriver240easye2000keith0486xrider253

list will go on, RSVP asap
count me in.

i need to get some of your guys info so we can all hang out the night or 2 before the show

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ppastos wrote:Dude I am in I have a 1993 Green Q45. And just wondering is it 10 bucks a person or free to get in?
its 10 bucks to register the car, free to attend!!!
moulton712 wrote:
count me in.

i need to get some of your guys info so we can all hang out the night or 2 before the show
how many people are u bringing? im one of the people running the show. my email is [email protected]. come on friday we can party it up at the zoo, depending on how many people come, u can crash at my place or the hotels around amherst. let me know!

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i'm in again, jst got my car back from the body shop. fockers messed up on the fender i got paint runs....but will take care of that after the show.

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Infinitiguy19
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Hey don't tell me you guys had the car show cause its May 10th right cause it rained right?

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nissan~240sx
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nah we already had it

BoBa524
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hey are there going to be pictures posted anywhere?

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not working

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haha, thats weird, im not on the forum so i dont know what happened. good that it got suspended though, i hate our forum.(umass motorsport that is)

BoBa524
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i took some pics,

poor rx7^^^

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lol, so true about the rx-7, kid didnt know anything about rotaries...lucky bastard has parents that will just give him money for w/e he wants....what a waste!

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o yea, lets congratulate BoBa for winning best nissan in show! NiCo's own representing! haha, i gave him the award over a nissan 350z...u gotta hand it to the SR20 swap....and no im not being biased because i got one too

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98koukile
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I know the kid with the 2 tone bagged truck. he's put a lot into that thing. Also, I just saw that mini this weekend in Noho... weird

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sorry to bring up a dead thread but I think I found a video of that RX-7 in action: http://youtube.com/watch?v=81G...lated

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haha thats not it but very funny, that kid at the show had NOTHING done to the engine


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