View Poll Results: Which events would you sign up for during Maxus?
Drag Strip Event - Approx $25-50 per driver, $10-15 to watch.
50
64.10%
AutoX Event - Will cost approx $25-35 per car
22
28.21%
Dyno Shootout - Approx $35-50pp, trophies are awarded for different classes
28
35.90%
Road Course event - Approx $150-200pp
19
24.36%
Scenic Cruise w/ professional photographers - Free
54
69.23%
Car Show - $20-35pp, several different classes, trophies are awarded to winners.
31
39.74%
Stereo Soundoff Competition - $30-40pp, trophies are awarded to winners.
7
8.97%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 78. You may not vote on this poll
Maxus 2009 Official Thread
12-18-2008, 02:02 PM
#41
q about drag racing: if there is someone in our class that we would specifically like to go up against, will that be allowed, or do ALL the matches have to be random? and also, will there be any practice runs allowed for those who are not familiar with drag racing, or people that did auto->manual swap or something major like that?
But in the organized heads up classes, pairings will be randomly chosen or it may be dependent on your time trial qualifying runs. (ie, fastest car during qualifications gets paired up with slowest car) We may use that kind of ladder system.
Also, there will be time trial runs prior to the start of eliminations. Usually, you get at least 2-3 qualifying runs before eliminations. Depending on the time allotted, you may get more qualifying runs.
But all that will be planned in the months to come. And the rules and class qualifications will be very clear prior to registration.
12-19-2008, 09:56 PM
#43
We should be able to allow a 'free for all' grudge racing class where we can pair people up. But those runs won't count for the official heads up classes.
But in the organized heads up classes, pairings will be randomly chosen or it may be dependent on your time trial qualifying runs. (ie, fastest car during qualifications gets paired up with slowest car) We may use that kind of ladder system.
Also, there will be time trial runs prior to the start of eliminations. Usually, you get at least 2-3 qualifying runs before eliminations. Depending on the time allotted, you may get more qualifying runs.
But all that will be planned in the months to come. And the rules and class qualifications will be very clear prior to registration.
But in the organized heads up classes, pairings will be randomly chosen or it may be dependent on your time trial qualifying runs. (ie, fastest car during qualifications gets paired up with slowest car) We may use that kind of ladder system.
Also, there will be time trial runs prior to the start of eliminations. Usually, you get at least 2-3 qualifying runs before eliminations. Depending on the time allotted, you may get more qualifying runs.
But all that will be planned in the months to come. And the rules and class qualifications will be very clear prior to registration.
12-20-2008, 05:33 PM
#45
cool. Will non-Maxima and non-Nissan cars be allowed on the racing events? Like Cutler, Irish44j, etc? Or people that us members know who are not maxima.org members? I've got a friend with a Probe that might like to come and his car is something I know he'd like to put on the track.. just wondering if that would be OK.
12-21-2008, 03:11 PM
#46
Alright I might go for this one. Don't know what the status of my car will be in June but it should be up and running by then.
I will go if there is a road course event planned but we all know it's hard to get anything like that going for Maxus. Don't get me wrong I like to meet Org people from other regions and check out new (to me) places. But I don't like hanging out for a few days with no real activities.
My suggestion for a road course event is to run with SCDA at the brand new New Jersey Motorsports park. They have a two day event planned on 6/22 and 6/23 at NJMP. The park is located in southern Jersey 20 miles west of Atlantic City. So if Maxus is in DC or MD it will be close to NJMP.
The only downside is the cost, it will be about $300 per day to run on this track with SCDA. However newbies get an instructor for the day and you don't have to do cone or corner work. The event will go on with or without the Org so if we can get a few Maximas signed up that's fine by me.
Regardless of what everyone else wants to do, if Maxus falls around this time I will try to attend both events as I attend alot of SCDA events in New England. It would give me a good excuse to drive that far to check out NJMP and maybe Atlantic City.
I will go if there is a road course event planned but we all know it's hard to get anything like that going for Maxus. Don't get me wrong I like to meet Org people from other regions and check out new (to me) places. But I don't like hanging out for a few days with no real activities.
My suggestion for a road course event is to run with SCDA at the brand new New Jersey Motorsports park. They have a two day event planned on 6/22 and 6/23 at NJMP. The park is located in southern Jersey 20 miles west of Atlantic City. So if Maxus is in DC or MD it will be close to NJMP.
The only downside is the cost, it will be about $300 per day to run on this track with SCDA. However newbies get an instructor for the day and you don't have to do cone or corner work. The event will go on with or without the Org so if we can get a few Maximas signed up that's fine by me.
Regardless of what everyone else wants to do, if Maxus falls around this time I will try to attend both events as I attend alot of SCDA events in New England. It would give me a good excuse to drive that far to check out NJMP and maybe Atlantic City.
Last edited by 98SEBlackMax; 12-21-2008 at 03:28 PM.
12-23-2008, 12:49 PM
#50
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Yeah, that might be optimistic. I was at Maxus '08, and while it was a good turnout, it wasn't close to 70.
Xander did a good job of organizing it, as well. I hope that continues for this year. Hopefully this year's organizers have contacted him for some in-review and feedback comments to make the job even smoother for '09.
Xander did a good job of organizing it, as well. I hope that continues for this year. Hopefully this year's organizers have contacted him for some in-review and feedback comments to make the job even smoother for '09.
12-23-2008, 01:05 PM
#51
If I don't see 200+ Maximas at this year's Maxus, it will be a complete failure.
If a one day NWP Engineering BBQ Meet in the DC area can bring in 100 Maximas even on a rainy day, then I'm sure we'll set new records.
We hope to post some official information just after the new year. Once you guys see what we are working on, I promise you that you will be excited!
If a one day NWP Engineering BBQ Meet in the DC area can bring in 100 Maximas even on a rainy day, then I'm sure we'll set new records.
We hope to post some official information just after the new year. Once you guys see what we are working on, I promise you that you will be excited!
12-25-2008, 04:57 AM
#54
Not sure if I'll make the trip out. I had promised myself that if any Maxus was 1000 miles or less that I'd be there, so that means I'd be there.
Getting time off work is no problem, just waiting for the specific dates and activities.
BTW - anybody from the midwest/Chicago area planning on being there?
Getting time off work is no problem, just waiting for the specific dates and activities.
BTW - anybody from the midwest/Chicago area planning on being there?
12-29-2008, 06:53 AM
#55
Not sure if I'll make the trip out. I had promised myself that if any Maxus was 1000 miles or less that I'd be there, so that means I'd be there.
Getting time off work is no problem, just waiting for the specific dates and activities.
BTW - anybody from the midwest/Chicago area planning on being there?
Getting time off work is no problem, just waiting for the specific dates and activities.
BTW - anybody from the midwest/Chicago area planning on being there?
12-29-2008, 04:44 PM
#56
The food idea sounds great! What was it that we are NOT going to try? That thing that the waitress couldn't explain?
12-29-2008, 04:52 PM
#57
yeah i think it was something to do with stomach.... but if you cant make it, its ok. i was way to busy to go last year so i know the feeling
01-10-2009, 09:19 AM
#64
So uhhhh, whats the official dates? I'm going to take a week off and drive up and trying to put in my vacation time ASAP.
01-11-2009, 12:16 PM
#65
We plan to release this information within the coming few days.
01-15-2009, 04:44 AM
#66
We are VERY close to releasing the official dates and location of Maxus 09. We are just finalizing the contracts for the track and hotel. Once we know those are 100% set in stone, then we will release the information.
We plan to release this information within the coming few days.
We plan to release this information within the coming few days.
01-15-2009, 08:28 AM
#68
There are several campgrounds within a 20 mile radius though. But I understand about the convenience of spending the night before tinkering with your car at the facility.
The track event is only expected to be a large one day event. But Maxus will be over the entire weekend.
01-15-2009, 11:44 AM
#69
WOW this sounds like a blast, but DC? I live in Reno, NV and while that only like 2600 miles (one way) i dont think i could take off enough time to Drive to the event, attend AND drive back.
Anyone one of a good auto transport company? I might be able to send my car ahead and fly out to meet up and drive back?!?
Anyone one of a good auto transport company? I might be able to send my car ahead and fly out to meet up and drive back?!?
01-15-2009, 11:49 AM
#70
WOW this sounds like a blast, but DC? I live in Reno, NV and while that only like 2600 miles (one way) i dont think i could take off enough time to Drive to the event, attend AND drive back.
Anyone one of a good auto transport company? I might be able to send my car ahead and fly out to meet up and drive back?!?
Anyone one of a good auto transport company? I might be able to send my car ahead and fly out to meet up and drive back?!?
And I'm sure we will have several spots for the Farthest Traveled award.
We are still in the process of finalizing all the official event information. So stay tuned! I guarantee you will not be disappointed!
01-15-2009, 11:02 PM
#72
Same here.I think they dont but they do have a grounds keeper. An I havent heard of anything happening overnight.But if I was u call them.If I didnt have so much to do I would bring my inclosed car tailer an rent spots out in it.Its so meny people worred about the same thing.
01-16-2009, 04:24 AM
#74
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Same here.I think they dont but they do have a grounds keeper. An I havent heard of anything happening overnight.But if I was u call them.If I didnt have so much to do I would bring my inclosed car tailer an rent spots out in it.Its so meny people worred about the same thing.
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclan...ntlookout.html
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclan...smallwood.html
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclan...greenwell.html
Last edited by chernmax; 01-16-2009 at 04:35 AM.
