Super Chevy Show
SUPER CHEVY SHOW THREE-DAY CELEBRATION AT TEXAS MOTORPLEX MAY 10-12, 2012
WHAT: The third of 12 Super Chevy Show events slated for 2012 will be held at Texas Motorplex, May 12, 2012. But the action heats up starting Thursday with an escorted cruise from Canton, Texas to bring the American Veterans Traveling Tribute wall to Texas Motorplex for the weekend display.
The Super Chevy Show is a celebration of one of America’s most popular brands. The Motorplex will be filled with a car show, swap meet, car corral, kid’s activities area and of course, drag racing with the region’s top bracket racers as well as other family-fun entertainment.
Saturday will also feature two special events: A cruise and a fund-raising motorcycle race. Anyone who wants to cruise to the Motorplex with Super Chevy Magazine editors and photographers will gather in downtown Waxahachie (in front of the courthouse, corner of College Street and E. Main, Waxahachie) for coffee, snacks and camaraderie. The cruise will depart Waxahachie at 9 a.m. and everyone will be led by escort to the gates of Texas Motorplex.
All entry fees for the Saturday Ennis Memorial Motorcycle Showdown will be donated to the Ennis Veteran’s Memorial committee for their memorial honoring United States veterans.
This year only: All car show and race winners will receive a special commemorative coin in addition to trophies and cash prizes (varies depending on category) that honors and supports the Ennis Veterans Memorial.
WHERE: Texas Motorplex, Ennis, Texas. Track is located on Hwy. 287, two miles west of Ennis, between Interstates 35 and 45.
SCHEDULE: THURSDAY, MAY 10 – Cruise the AVTT wall to the Motorplex. Cruisers meet in Canton from the Lewis Chevrolet dealership (385 West Dallas Street, Canton) at 3:30 p.m.; Waxahachie Chamber Fun Bunch reception starts at 4:30 p.m. Welcome reception for the AVTT and cruisers in front of the Chevrolet Performance display starts at 5 p.m. with a live DJ, drinks and appetizers.
FRIDAY, MAY 11 – Fast Friday gates open 6 p.m. for street legal racing including CHEVY VERSUS THE WORLD laps with the winner receiving special prizes; Racing ends at midnight.
SATURDAY, MAY 12 – Participant gates open 7 a.m., spectator gates open 8 a.m.; American Traveling Tribute wall viewing and photos available from 8 a.m. until closing; Super Chevy participant cruisers gather at 8 a.m. (College Street and E. Main Street in Waxahachie); Car show judging seminar 10:30 a.m.; Autocross will be held between 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Time trials start at 10 a.m.; the Aeromotive Eliminator Award will be given during the first round of the DriveDuracell.com Fast GM class; Live band and BBQ 1-3 p.m.; Car show awards 3:30 p.m.; Pro Show 6 p.m.
TICKETS: FREE PARKING FOR SPECTATORS:
Fri Sat
Adult: $10 $15
Youth (13-17): $5 $5
Children 12 and under FREE
PARTICIPANT ENTRY FEES: (Discounts available for advance registration.)
Friday Test ‘n’ Tune: $15 — Saturday Test-n-tune: $35
DriveDuracell.com Fast GM (Electronics): $70 ($1,200 to win)
Quick GM (No E): $70 ($1,000 to win)
Car Show (judged class): $25
Show & Shine (not-judged): $25
Heads Up Index (11, 12, 13): $40 ($250 to win each class)
CamaroGuys.com 5th Gen Camaro Shootout: $35
Corvette Showdown: $35
Veterans Memorial Motorcycle Showdown: $25
Tuff Trucks: $25
Dial for Dollars: $20
True Street GM: $40 ($250 to win)
Car Corral: $25
Swap Meet: $25
CONTACT: Texas Motorplex: (972) 878-2641, www.texasmotorplex.com
Participant Categories and Pricing:
Participant entry fee: All Super Chevy Show participants will be charged $25 (or just $20 in advance) to enter the event (Gate 10). Participants in Car Show, Tuff Trucks, Show-n-Shine, Swap Meet and Car Corral will not have to pay additional fees.
Participants in Fast GM (box, transbrake), Quick GM (no box, no transbrake), Street GM (street legal, insured), 5th Gen Shootout, Corvette Showdown, Dial for Dollars, Heads Up Index and Test-n-Tune are required to pay additional fees as follows when picking up goodie bags and tech cards at the Registration Center.
|
Category |
Fee |
Payout |
| DriveDuracell.com *Fast GM (Elec) | $40 in advance, $45 at event | $1,200 to win |
| Quick GM (No Elec.) | $40 in advance, $45 at event | $1,000 to win |
| Heads Up Index (11, 12, 13) | $15 | $250 for each class winner |
| True Street GM | $15 | $250 to win |
| CamaroGuys.com 5th Gen Shootout | $10 | Trophies, prizes |
| Corvette Showdown | $10 | Trophies, prizes |
| *Tuff Trucks (heads up) | $0 | Trophies, gift cards, prizes |
| Veterans Memorial Motorcycle Showdown | $0 | Prizes, giveaways |
| Test-n-Tune | $10 | Prizes, giveaways |
| Dial for Dollars | $20 | Winner takes the pot |
| *All judged car show | $0 | Plaques, goodie bags, prizes |
| Show-n-Shine | $0 | Goodie bags |
| Swap Meet | $0 | Goodie bags |
| Car Corral | $0 | Goodie bags |
* Participants in Fast GM, 5th Gen Shootout and trucks entered in the Car Show categories are all eligible for the King/Queen of Texas award for competitors who participate at both ‘12 Super Chevy Show events at Texas Motorplex and Royal Purple Raceway.
RACING INFORMATION
Racer Information: Classes
FAST GM – Electronics Class, ¼- mile, Full Tree, Dial Your Own
QUICK GM – No Electronics Class, ¼- mile, Full Tree, Dial Your Own
STREET GM – Street Legal, ¼- mile, Full Tree, Dial Your Own, All Run
TUFF TRUCK – Street Legal ¼- mile, Full Tree, Dial Your Own, All Run
HEADS UP INDEX – 11.00, 12.00, 13.00 – ¼- mile, .400 Pro Tree
TRUE STREET – ¼- mile, .400 Pro Tree, All Run
Purse and Payout
E.T. Bracket Classes:
Fast GM Winner $1,200, runner-up $400
Quick GM Winner $1,000, runner-up $300
True Street GM Winner TROPHY, runner-up TROPHY
Tuff Truck Winner TROPHY, runner-up TROPHY
Heads Up Classes:
11.0 INDEX Winner $250 Runner Up $100
12.0 INDEX Winner $250 Runner Up $100
13.0 INDEX Winner $250 Runner Up $100
True Street Race Classes:
True Street Winner $250 Runner Up $100
10.00 Winner TROPHY Runner Up TROPHY
11.00 Winner TROPHY Runner Up TROPHY
12.00 Winner TROPHY Runner Up TROPHY
13.00 Winner TROPHY Runner Up TROPHY
Class Rules
FAST GM – ¼- mile, Full Tree
Fast GM Winner $1,200, runner-up $400, buy back $40
Electronics Class, ¼- mile, box, transbrake, full tree, dial your own, all run field, no throttle stops, any power adder combo allowed, any tire size allowed, no weight limit
QUICK GM – ¼- mile, Full Tree
Quick GM Winner $1,000, runner-up $300, buy back $30
No Electronics Class, ¼-mile, no box, no transbrake, full tree, all run field, no throttle stops, any power adder combo allowed, any tire size allowed, no weight limit, must leave off footbrake
5th GEN CAMARO SHOOTOUT – ¼- mile, Full Tree, Heads Up
5ht Gen Camaro Shootout Winner TROPHY, runner-up TROPHY, buy back $20
No slicks, DOT tires, registration required, all run field, no throttle stops, any power adder combo allowed, any tire size allowed, no weight limit
CORVETTE SHOWDOWN – ¼- mile, Full Tree, Heads Up
Corvette Showdown Winner TROPHY, runner-up TROPHY, buy back $20
No slicks, DOT tires, registration required, all run field, no throttle stops, any power adder combo allowed, any tire size allowed, no weight limit
STREET GM – ¼- mile, Full Tree
Street GM Winner TROPHY, runner-up TROPHY, buy back $20
No slicks, DOT tires, registration required, all run field, no throttle stops, any power adder combo allowed, any tire size allowed, no weight limit
TUFF TRUCK – ¼- mile, Full Tree
Tuff Truck Winner TROPHY, runner-up TROPHY, buy back $20
all run field, no throttle stops, any power adder combo allowed, any tire size allowed, no weight limit
11.00, 12.00, & 13.00 INDEX – ¼- mile, Pro Tree
11.0 INDEX Winner $250 Runner Up $100 Buy Back $20
12.0 INDEX Winner $250 Runner Up $100 Buy Back $20
13.0 INDEX Winner $250 Runner Up $100 Buy Back $20
Pro .400 Tree, all run field, closest to index without going under, no throttle stops, any power adder combo allowed, any tire size allowed, no weight limit, ladder by previous round (reaction time)
TRUE STREET– ¼- mile, Pro Tree, All Run
True Street Winner $250 Runner Up $100
10.00 Winner TROPHY Runner Up TROPHY
11.00 Winner TROPHY Runner Up TROPHY
12.00 Winner TROPHY Runner Up TROPHY
13.00 Winner TROPHY Runner Up TROPHY
All True Street vehicles must conform to these guidelines:
1. Must be a Chevy or GM bodied or an Open Body that is Chevy or GM powered.
2. Any engine is permitted on closed body vehicles.
3. Any style cylinder head is allowed.
4. Any type of induction system is allowed. Both carburetor and fuel injection are permitted.
5. Any form of power adder is allowed, including nitrous, single and twin turbos, and superchargers. Twin power adders are permitted.
6. No minimum race weight is required.
7. A closed exhaust with mufflers is required. All exhaust fumes must exit the outlet of the muffler. Turndowns are permitted.
8. Any style front suspension, including bolt-on tubular K-members, replacement front clips, etc., is permitted.
9. Any rear suspension is allowed, including tubs and mini-tubs.
10. An entry must start, operate, and drive under its own power with one driver in the car.
11. All cars must have D.O.T. approved tires and wheels in the front and rear during the road cruise, and while racing.
12. Car must complete the road cruise of 20 miles, and three rounds of eliminations on one tank of fuel. No refueling will be permitted after the road cruise begins.
All drivers must have the following:
1. A current, valid driver’s license.
2. Valid, current insurance and registration cards for any vehicle entered in competition, which must be presented (with driver’s license at the request of the tech inspector. License plate(s) are mandatory; no dealer plates or registrations. Faxes or letters from insurance companies are not permitted–actual paperwork must be presented when requested.
3. All operational, DOT-mandated safety equipment for the particular model year must be operational, including (but not limited to headlights, taillights, turn signals, horn and brake lights; cars will be checked for proper operation of equipment.
4. A Drag Race entry purchased at the gate and tech card purchased at the Registration Center.
5. A tech card for track tech. Track tech may follow True Street tech, but will be performed regardless.
6. A pen to fill in the tech card legibly. All information that will be posted after the race, and in the magazine must be legible. We are not responsible for misspelled names, unknown years, and models of cars.
Road Cruise:
1. All vehicles, after passing True Street tech, will proceed to the next segment, the designated road cruise.
2. Escorts will be provided. All participants must obey local and federal traffic laws, including passing, merging and speed limits. Burnouts or other illegal acts before or during the road cruise are prohibited. Violators will be subject to disqualification.
3. All support vehicles (i.e., tow vehicles or any other vehicle that will not be actually racing) are allowed to go on the road cruise, provided they are behind the entire group of True Street participants.
4. Any car unable to complete the road cruise under its own power will be disqualified, along with the driver.
5. After completion of the road cruise, all cars are to go back to designated area in the staging lanes for True Street participants.
6. Opening of the hood is prohibited once the road cruise begins until three rounds of drag strip competition have been completed. If the hood is opened during this time, the car and driver will be disqualified.
7. Opening the trunk or hatch of the car is allowed prior to the first round of competition (i.e., hooking up nitrous bottles. ) Changing nitrous bottles is not permitted once the racing commences.
8. No external cooling of the engine is allowed. No external fans, ice or pressurized fluids may be used. Use of a radiator-mounted primary electric cooling fan is permitted. No battery charger may be connected to the battery after the road cruise. Excessive use of your electric fan may drain your battery. If the battery is unable to start your car during racing, both car and driver will be disqualified.
9. No repairs are to be made from underneath the engine compartment. Any attempts to repair items from underneath will be grounds for disqualification.
Race Procedure:
1. Hoods and deck lids are not to be opened for any reason during the three passes. Hatchback owners may reach through the passenger compartment to access the hatch area only to open nitrous bottles.
2. Tire pressure may be checked, but air can only be removed. No inflation of tires is permitted during the race; therefore, no inflation equipment will be permitted in the car.
3. If you experience any problems (mechanical or otherwise,) and cannot make a pass, do not make it. If you oil down or crash on the track surface, you jeopardize yourself and others. Promptly inform a track official of your withdrawal from the class.
4. Only drivers will be permitted to be with the car during the three passes. All pit members may stand only in the grandstand area or burnout area.
5. If a car is unable to start under its own power, both the driver and car will be disqualified. No push starts will be allowed.
6. All cars and racers must make three runs ¼ Mile, .400 Pro Tree.
7. After the three passes are made, E.T.’s will be added up, and then divided by three, establishing an average used to place the drivers. The three run average will be used to determine the winner, runner-up and index winners.
- Winner – Quickest average E.T. of three runs
- Runner-up – 2nd Quickest average E.T. of three runs
- 10 second index – closest average time to 10.0 seconds
- 11 second index – closest average time to 11.0 seconds
- 12 second index – closest average time to 12.0 seconds
- 13 second index – closest average time to 13.0 seconds
8. All results and decisions from the Super Chevy Show staff are final. Averages will be posted the day of the race at the Super Chevy Show car show tent.
All cars must pass track and/or NHRA technical inspection, and must be legal for the elapsed time, and speed they run. Drivers must have proper licensing; i.e., if you have a 9-second car, you must have a 9-second driver’s license. It is up to the track to enforce all safety rules.
For more information, contact Texas Motorplex at (972) 878-2641, go online at www.texasmotorplex.com or www.superchevyshow.com
