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October 13th and 14th DHRA Texas Diesel Nationals
If you're interested in attending, contact Brad Webster!
SCHEDULE
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Saturday
9:00 Gates Open
9:00 DHRA Registration Opens
9:00 Registration for Show and Shine
9:00 Sled track preparations
9:00 DHRA Tech Opens and closes (Drag Racing)
9:00 Track tech Opens for NON DHRA classes
9:30 Track Opens for Timed runs
11:00 1st Round for Championship
11:30 Pro Street and QD Qualify Round 1
12:00 Championship Finals
12:30 Pro Street and QD Qualify Round 2
1:00 DHRA Tech Opens and closes (Sled Pulling)
1:30 Pro Street and QD Qualify Round 3
2:00 Sled line-up begins
2:30 Pro Street and QD Qualify Round 4
3:30 Sled Pulling Drivers meeting
3:45 Sled Pulls begin, Pro Exhibitions
3:45 Show and Shine tallied
6:00 8:00 Competition Diesel Pit Party
Sunday
9:00 Gates Open
9:00 Track tech Opens for NON DHRA drag classes
9:00 Registration for Sled Pulling and Drag Racing
9:00 Registration for Burn-out
9:00 DHRA Tech Opens Drag
9:00 Track Opens for 2 timed runs of ET class only
10:30 Best of Show-Shine Line up
10:30 Drag Racer Drivers Meeting
11:00 Eliminations begin ET,QD,PS,PD/TD
1:30 Burn-out begins
1:30 Tech opens for Sled Pulling - Line up begins
2:00 Eliminations Begin WS, SD and exhibition hooks
5:00 6:00 Awards Ceremony
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August 25th – Saturday Sponsored by DRV Performance of Houston
Diesel Dyno Day at Conley's Performance Plus ( http://www.conleyracing.com/ ) on the north side of Houston. The dyno DOES read torque and horsepower on diesels and can take all sizes of trucks including dually's.
Conley's is known for some of the worlds fastest Grand Nationals and they have there own 6 second, 220+ MPH Camero they race. These guys know Drag Racing and how to make a lot of power.
When:
Saturday, August 25th
9:00 AM till finish
Where:
Conley's Performance Plus ( http://www.conleyracing.com/ )
1443A Aldine Bender
Houston TX 77032
(281)540-FAST
Cost:
$65 for 2 pulls and the money needs to be in to Chris by Aug. 17th .
Directions:
Going North on I-45, exit Aldine Bender and turn right on Aldine Bender. Conley's is located about 1 miles east of Hardy Toll Road on the left (North side of road).
Going North on I-59, exit Aldine Bender and turn left on Aldine Bender. Conley's is located 4 miles down on the right.
For More Info Call :
Chris
DRV Performance
10818 Bareley (Near 1960 & Jones Road)
Houston 77070
281-477-9477
2006 CHRISTMAS PARTY COME JOIN US!
AS ALWAYS THIS IS A TOYS FOR TOTS EVENT! BRING AN UNWRAPPED CHILDRENS TOY!
DECEMBER 15 TH
FRIDAY NIGHT
6:30 PM TO ???
PRIME TIME STEAK HOUSE
9275 FM 1960 WEST
( 1960 AT PERRY ROAD )
281-469-1234
CHRISTMAS DINNER
Live Entertainment & Piano Bar
Sponsored by:
HOUSTON TRUCK CLUB & Houston Area Power Strokes.
$25 AT THE DOOR—Fabulous Food and Door Prizes!
Power Stroker Down! Lets All help out another PSDer!
Bully Dog Texas Diesel Nationals / HAPS All Diesel Show 'n' Shine
Date: Saturday, Oct. 14
Where: Houston Raceway Park - Baytown
Sign Up: 9 AM till 1 PM ($10 Entry Fee)
Judging: 1 PM till 3 PM
5 Winners Announced / Trophy Presentation: 6 PM
This will be a judged event with the top 5 Diesels awarded trophies.
Bully Dog Texas Diesel Nationals
General Information
Competition
There are drag racing, sled pulling competitions, dyno, burnout contests and SHOW 'n' SHINE. The following competition classes will run:
Nowel Thomas Memorial Drag Racing Sled Pulling
ODRA Racing
DieselPower! Drag Racing Series Shootout
Quick Diesel Index Final
Pro Street Heads-Up Final
Top Diesel Exhibition
Run For Fun Pulls
Work Stock
Street Diesel
Super Street Exhibition
Modified Diesel Exhibition
There may also be exhibition pulls in the Medium Duty, Rear-Wheel Drive and Outlaw Diesel exhibition classes.
Barn Bash
Saturday evening, after motorsports competition has concluded for the day, DHRA's first ever after-hours Barn Bash will commence, featuring peanuts, sawdust, adult beverages, the Country Butts Contest and a country music concert. Trent Willmon, the fast-rising country star, is the headline act.
The wristband issued for Saturday's motorsports events at HRP is your admission ticket to what promises to be the best part of this diesel lifestyle event.
Itinerary: Saturday, 10/14
9 AM - Gates open; vendor midway opens, dyno runs begin, sign-up for Country Butts Contest opens; sign-up begins for ODRA drag racing . SIGN UP FOR THE SHOW 'n' SHINE
10 AM - Tech opens for all classes of drag racing
10:30 AM - ODRA drag racing begins
11:30 AM - first round of qualifications for Pro Street and Quick Diesel
12:30 AM - second round of qualifications for Pro Street and Quick Diesel
1:30 AM - third round of qualifications for Pro Street and Quick Diesel
2:30 AM - fourth round of qualifications for Pro Street and Quick Diesel
2:45 PM - ET Bracket Racing Seminar with Dave Dunbar
3:30 PM - Sled Pull Run For Fun drivers' meeting
3:45 PM - Sled Pull Run For Fun and DHRA Pro Exhibition pulls; SHOW 'n' SHINE BALLOTS TALLIED.
6 PM - The DHRA Barn Bash commences; SHOW 'n' SHINE WINNERS ANNOUNCED / Trophy Presentation
7 PM - Wranger Jeans' Country Butts Contest
8 PM - Country Music concert, featuring Trent Willmon, begins
Itinerary: Sunday, 10/15
9 AM - Gates open
10 AM - Sled Pull registration opens for Work Stock and Street Diesel classes only; sled pull tech opens; burnout contest registration opens; Best In Show diesel line up
11:15 AM - Sled Pull drivers' meeting
11:45 PM - Work Stock class sled pulls begin, followed by Street Diesel, then DHRA Pro exhibition pulls
1 PM - Burnout Contest
1:30 PM - Time trials for ET bracket drag racing; two runs only
2 PM - Top Diesel & Pro Diesel Exhibition runs; Pro Street, Quick Diesel, DieselPower! ET Bracket Shootout and ODRA drag racing eliminations begin and continue until complete.
5 PM - Awards ceremony
Spectator Fees
$30 - Saturday and Sunday
$20 - Saturday only
$15 - Sunday Only
Children under 16: $5 each day; FREE if accompanying an adult
$10 - Burnout Contest
$10 - Show 'n' Shine
$10 - Run for Fun (Sled Pulling, Saturday only)
FREE - Country Butts Contest
Participant Fees (drag racing and sled pulling only)
$30 - Drag Racing
$30 - Sled Pulling
ODRA Drag Races (Saturday and Sunday); sign-up at the ODRA booth
Other Activities
Sergeant Smash Monster Truck Rides: noon 'til end of show; $8.
Sled Pull Ride-Along Raffles - $5 per chance for a ride in a Modified Diesel truck during a sled pull in Haisley Machine's Rock Hard Ram and Off Constantly and Scheid Diesel's truck. Proceeds from Haisley's raffles will benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation; proceeds from Scheid's raffle will benefit the Relay for Life with the American Cancer Society.
August 12- Saturday – Lake “O” Family Day, BBQ and Camping
HAPS August 12th event will be a family day at Mark Weber's parents (Joyce and Calvin Oberhoff) home.
At Joyce and Calvin home is a private one-acre pond for swimming and fishing. There is a lot of shade under the trees and always a breeze blowing. The Pond house is air-conditioned. The pond has a sand beach area and a dock area. HAPS will have the grill going.
So, load up your family, bring your fishing poles, pack your coolers and toss some lawn chairs in your truck and let's eat, swim and talk/play trucks.
When:
Saturday August 12th
12 noon, till Sunday (I'm serious about “till Sunday”), there are a number of guys bringing travel trailers and spending the weekend.
Where:
Joyce and Calvin home
2806 North Street . Needville , TX 77461
(979) 793-6805
Directions: Highway 59 South to Rosenberg . Take the Highway 36 exit and turn left at the light and head South on Highway 36. Go about 10 miles to the City of Needville . At the first stop light in Needville on Highway 36, turn right onto School Street (FM 1236) and go one block and take the first right onto Charity Street. Go to the stop sign, and turn right onto Richmond Street . Go approx a 1/4 mile and you will see a brown & white 3 car barn on the left. The pond will be visible behind this barn. Turn left at the first driveway past the big drive for the barn and you will see the pond and pond house behind the barn.
Brad Webster
Houston Area Power Strokes.com
713-858-2941
July 8th – Saturday – BBQ and Camping at Lake Somerville
Like the last 2 years, HAPS will be in the area of the pavilion (GP1) at Rocky Creek Park . The closest camping spots are numbers 196 - 203. These spots are available for rent (first come basics) through www.reserveusa.com . HAPS will make a long day/weekend of BBQ'ing, boating and swimming. There will be lots of shade under the trees and tents. Bring the family, friends, boats, jet ski's and campers. Lake Somerville is just over an hour from NW Houston. It is easy to make a day trip out of it.
Do bring your own drinks and chairs.
When:
July 8th, starting around noon .
Where:
Lake Somerville 's Rocky Creek Park Pavilion Area
Directions:
From Houston or Austin take US 290 to Brenham. Follow Hwy 36 north 11.5 miles to FM 1948. Turn left on FM 1948 and go about 5 miles to the park entrance
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Brad Webster
Houston Area Power Strokes.com
713-858-2941
2006 PowerFest Rally
HAPS Members and Guest
I'd like to take this opportunity to invite the entire membership of the Houston Area Power Stroke(R) Club to the 2006 National Power Fest Rally, www.powerfestrally.com , at Indianapolis Raceway Park in Indianapolis , Ind. Here's some details on this year's event.
If you could, too, post this information in the events section of your web site. Thanks!
Best regards,
John Rother
Laughlin/Constable PR
for International Truck and Engine
National Power Stroke(R) Diesel "Power Fest Rally"
Thursday, August 3 - Sunday, August 6, 2006
Indianapolis Raceway Park !
The 2006 National Power Fest Rally is set for August 3-6 at Indianapolis Raceway Park ! This year's rally is power-packed with exciting events and contests, good food, great people and of course, lots of Ford® Power Stroke® Diesel trucks!
Here's a schedule of some of the weekend's most anticipated events:
Thursday, August 3, 2006
· Welcome ice cream pig-out at the
campground 7-10 p.m.
· Ford Fan Fest 3-8 p.m.
· JD Byrider 100 USAC Silver Crown race
7-10 p.m.
Friday, August 4, 2006
· Indianapolis Engine Plant Tour 9-11 a.m.
· Power Fest Rally at IRP campground
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
· Dyno runs 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
· Homestyle Barbeque Dinner 5-7 p.m.
· NASCAR® Craftsman® Truck Series
· Power Stroke® Diesel 200 Race
8:45-11:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 5, 2006
· FOKISD Rally at IRP Campground
8 a.m. - Midnight
· Dyno runs 8 a.m. - Midnight
· NASCAR Busch® Series Kroger 200
7-10 p.m.
Sunday, August 6, 2006
· NASCAR Nextel® Cup Brickyard 400
Noon-4 p.m
Register today at www.PowerFestRally.com to secure your spot!
May 23rd –Tuesday – HTC Golf Tournament
Once again, Phil Salinas and the Houston Truck Club (HTC) has invited HAPS to participate in their annual Golf Tournament. HTC a group of Ford Fleet Sales people that HAPS joins with for the HAPS Christmas Party. Navistar and Ford North American Fleet Service will have a presence this day with knowledge of upcoming Ford/Navistar information.
For the Second year, HAPS will sponsor a hole.
You are cordially invited to the 2006
9th Annual Ford Houston Truck Club Golf Tournament
Cypress Lakes Golf Club
18700 Cypresswood, Cypress , TX 77429
TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2006
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Golf Scramble
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Lunch & Awards Banquet
Includes : Mini Seminar with Don Jackson from Navistar Diesel Engines
Ray Haering of North American Fleet, Ron Canal of North American Fleet Service
This will be a great event! Every one has a great time. Don't miss it! Send in your reservations & check today.
Capacity is limited - Cut off is May 9th with your check.
The total cost will be $75.00 & includes BBQ lunch & Range balls.
Prizes: Longest drive - Closest to the pin - 1 st , 2nd , & 3rd place teams
Please mail in your check (made out to Houston Truck Club) to Phil Salinas at 10701 Pillot Houston , TX 77029 or drop it off at Joe Myers Ford.
RSVP to Phillip Salinas no later than Thursday, May 11
phillipsalinas@hotmail.com or call 281-541-2020
Or fax the information (713) 482-5726
Player name ____________________________________
Individual player name $75.00 __________________________
Players Handicap ______Average Score for 18 Holes ______
Where:
Cypress Lakes Golf Club
18700 Cypresswood Drive
Cypress , TX
(281)304-8515
Directions:
Take Hwy 290 West to the Spring Cypress/Cypress-Rose Hill Exit; Stay on feeder road and go through the stop signs at Spring Cypress and Cypress Rose-Hill to Cypress-Chase Drive (the next place you can turn right).
Turn right on Cypress-Chase Drive and go until it dead ends.
Take a left into Cypress Lakes Golf Club.
NOTE: NO JEANS OR JEAN SHORTS, COLLARED SHIRT REQUIRED TO PLAY GOLF.
May 6th –Saturday – HAPS MOM's Day Event
FYI: This is the first Saturday in May
Like normal, HAPS May event will be all for the Mom's of HAPS. This year we will be doing a Crawfish Boil and BBQ at Brad's house.
I DO need an estimated head count, so PM me on thedieselstop.com , email me, post to this topic or call.
Do bring your own drinks and lawn chairs.
Time:
2 PM till Dark
Directions.
Highway 290 toward Austin , exit Mason road. (Note: Watch and follow the construction signs)
Turn RIGHT on to Mason Road .
At the FIRST STOP SIGN (After the Red Light), turn LEFT on to Maple Village .
At the FIFTH street, turn LEFT on to Redbud Leaf.
My house is on the LEFT at:
15014 Redbud Leaf
Cypress,TX 77433
713-858-2941
Brad Webster
Houston Area Power Strokes.com
713-858-2941
713-753-7553
brad.webster@halliburton.com
NORTH TEXAS POWER STROKES MARCH MADNESS
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