WHAT: The biggest annual event dedicated to DSMs and Evos in the world.
WHERE: Norwalk, Ohio (about an hour west of Cleveland)
WHEN: August 14th and 15th, 2010

WHY: If you spend any kind of regular time on this forum, if you recognize anyone by their screen name, those of us who get together at the Shootout every year can only tell you that getting together in person takes membership in this community to a whole new level.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE SHOOTOUT:
- Friday (THE 13TH IN 2010!) NIGHT - Most people arrive, drinking with friends in the hotel parking lot. Always plenty of beer, recently, maraschino cherries soaked in Everclear for 9 months that sort of scared some people.

- Saturday (the 14th) DAY - Most of the 2GNT family goes to Bob Evans for breakfast before dyno day and "car show" at Buschur Racing. He only dynos AWD cars these days, but expect to see serious steel show up. Scott Glassbrook usually has his tubbed-out, RWD, GT42R, blow your fucking mind red 1G Eagle Talon out there and there are countless other sweet fucking cars. Turbo Colts, mint 1Gs, GVR4s, old Ford pickup trucks with 4G63s in them. All the while, car after car on the dyno spinning the rollers in the background (or foreground if you want to hang out in the shop to watch). If you can only take an hour or so of carshow/dyno action, Cedar Point, home of some serious roller coasters is less than an hour to the north.
- Saturday NIGHT - Usally ALL the 2GNTers go to Outback Steakhouse in neighboring town of Milan, where we take up the ENTIRE PATIO and grub on steaks. After that, back to the hotel parking lot for more drinking and laughs. Expect to see DSMs and EVOs rolling through the parking lot all night long. It's a super good vibe.

- Sunday (the 15th) DAY - Get up and drag a bunch of hungover assholes to the track for drag racing. 2GNTs and 2GNTers have been on the podium. If you're a consistent driver, YOU CAN RACE AND YOU CAN WIN. Otherwise, we watch cars run as fast as 7 seconds. Will Brent Rau be back out? Maybe Shep will return in his 7 second 1G (instead of his 9 second, stock appearing Evo like he did this year). Either way, there's a full day of racing. The family seems to be split on the concession stand's POUND OF ICE CREAM FOR A DOLLAR or the giant, chili chesse fries. There's also burgers, pizza and hot dogs available if you're into that.
- Sunday NIGHT - Dinner happens on a whim and we come to terms with knowing we're all leaving in the morning. We drink into the wee hours, but many people have long drives or flights to catch in the morning, so this is a low key evening. We start thinking about next year.

Will 2010 be the year YOU make it out?

Originally posted by DR1665
Will 2010 be the year YOU make it out?

Yes......

Originally posted by bullettdsm

Originally posted by DR1665 Will 2010 be the year YOU make it out?

Yes......

I have a feeling I might make an appearance.

As long as Dino sleeps in his room.

those cherries are gonna be SO GOOD next year.



;-)

More like death in a jar.

Can't wait to eat another four in a row.

Shit it will be my first year back to being a civilian... I might even make that shit.

i'm sorry dice, come up with another fruit. and this time, don't do everclear, was rather strong. Soak something in a milder liquor. You want it to be disguised, not totally present & almost unbearable. lol

Originally posted by 420agreenvilleSC
i'm sorry dice, come up with another fruit. and this time, don't do everclear, was rather strong. Soak something in a milder liquor. You want it to be disguised, not totally present & almost unbearable. lol

Dont be a bitch.

Originally posted by teklein
Dont be a bitch.

Originally posted by DarkOne

Originally posted by teklein
Dont be a bitch.

Originally posted by DR1665

Originally posted by DarkOne

Originally posted by teklein Dont be a bitch.

Originally posted by freelancefool

Originally posted by DR1665

Originally posted by DarkOne

Originally posted by teklein Dont be a bitch.

Originally posted by bullettdsm

Originally posted by freelancefool

Originally posted by DR1665

Originally posted by DarkOne

Originally posted by teklein Dont be a bitch.

wtf

To help get people ready.
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/DSMEvo-Shootout-08_717636.htm

Originally posted by XtremeRS
I need a fire to get lit under my ass to make it out this year

Originally posted by freelancefool

Originally posted by DR1665

Originally posted by DarkOne

Originally posted by teklein Dont be a bitch.

Originally posted by CODE4
Shit it will be my first year back to being a civilian... I will redouble my efforts to make it there in a timely fashion, with all haste.

Fixed

Originally posted by freelancefool

Originally posted by DR1665

Originally posted by DarkOne

Originally posted by teklein Dont be a bitch.

damn you all. shit.

If you want to do something, soak pineapple in malibu for the 6 months before the shootout.

^^ now that would be sneaky. getting people drunk unawaringly is the trick

Actually the Shootout was not the largest DSM/EVO event in the world.

I am waiting to see if E-Town does an event this year. I want to see the east coast and that might be a perfect opportunity.

Originally posted by Star Turbo Talon
I am waiting to see if E-Town does an event this year. I want to see the east coast and that might be a perfect opportunity.

Yes they are. But from what I have been told (I didn't actually see the press release, lol), it will be on a different day.

Originally posted by 420agreenvilleSC

Originally posted by freelancefool

Originally posted by DR1665

Originally posted by DarkOne

Originally posted by teklein Dont be a bitch.

damn you all. shit.

i didnt even coordinate that. so epic. you guys are all my awesome drinking buddies. :-D

and no, im not gonna do something weaker. it's all or none. my only regret is that i cant take them on the plane to Pheonix early next year. :-)

Mail them. Write perishable on the box, pack it with dry ice and ship it to Brian the day you leave.

holy crapppp

Originally posted by freelancefool
Mail them. Write perishable on the box, pack it with dry ice and ship it to Brian the day you leave.

dry ice might break the glass. rofl.

I gunna try like HELL to make it this year. Unfortunatly the only 420A powered vehicle I will be in is my Dodge Neon R/T :(

Its so far.. lol.

If my car is running well, I'll be out there. It's on my birthday, so I figure I can treat myself to such an excursion.

I think I might make the trip up from Florida next year. should be a nice drive.

Originally posted by nicho919
If my car is running well, I'll be out there. It's on my birthday, so I figure I can treat myself to such an excursion.

YEAH, SEE GUYS, its on HIS birthday this year.....you know what that means......:P

It's on my 21st birthday. All the sweeter for all the fucking with I'm sure to get. Oh well, it'll be memorable. Or.... well.... some of it probably won't.

I am going to try to come this year my motor should be about broken in by then.

I'm planning on making it out there for the first time. Vacation request has been approved.

Still have a long way to go to get the car fully ready to go!

Originally posted by 95_ESi_Person
I'm planning on making it out there for the first time. Vacation request has been approved. Still have a long way to go to get the car fully ready to go!

DO EET. We'll see you there.

Haven't put the time in at work yet, but already dropping hints to the boss. ;) I'm jinxed for even saying this, and deej will be all over this like white on rice, but I'm gonna try to drive this year. :crosses fingers

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Yes, very fun. You guys should come that are even thinking about it!

Also:

208 DAYS.

very good picture

I got fried that day and the day after on the way home.

I won't be making it out there anymore, unless I fly out, but that probably won't happen either. I'll just post a photo up every week or so to help motivate those of you that are.

www.orbitz.com is the cheapest place online to book a room I have been able to find. $402 for Fri-Sun nights. Already have time approved off from work. Hotel is already booked. Just gotta make the TSi roadworthy for a long trip like this. Debating on whether I want to drive through Chicago this year or just head up to OH.

YES

I need a fire to get lit under my ass to make it out this year lol..I really do miss hangin with you guys at the shootout though..camped out last year..just wasn't the same..

Ghost checking in. I'll be there.

Originally posted by Jeff_99gs
Ghost checking in. I'll be there.

omg yes. we're gonna party like it's 2003.

Originally posted by Jeff_99gs
Ghost checking in. I'll be there.

Got your message. Hope I'm there as well. Should be awesome.

Originally posted by DR1665
Hope I'm there as well.

why wouldnt you be...

Originally posted by 420agreenvilleSC

Originally posted by DR1665 Hope I'm there as well.

why wouldnt you be...

Because he is awesome.

Just like your going, whether you want to or not!

Plane tickets booked. Looks like it's official. I haven't been since 2005. :whoa

Originally posted by Jeff_99gs
Plane tickets booked. Looks like it's official. I haven't been since 2005. :whoa

This is gonna be epic.

Originally posted by DarkOne

Originally posted by Jeff_99gs Plane tickets booked. Looks like it's official. I haven't been since 2005. :whoa

This is gonna be epic.

Yeah it is. I'm gonna have a video camera again. }(

I wonder if Don (wite96gs) is going to be there this year...He moved back to Ohio from VA.




More motivational pics!

WHAT THE HELL HAPPEND to the countdown thread this year? I'm at work so I can't/don't have any pictures to post but someone please start it up!!!

Vanessa and I are officially out this year.

We'll be spending the first two weeks of September in Germany and need the cash to make sure that trip doesn't have to cut corners.

Bummed to be missing the Shootout.

Here's to Hammars 11.

Originally posted by DR1665
Vanessa and I are officially out this year. We'll be spending the first two weeks of September in Germany and need the cash to make sure that trip doesn't have to cut corners. Bummed to be missing the Shootout. Here's to Hammars 11.

i always thought we were way cooler than Germany. ;-)

my room is booked.

Looks like rooms are about $125 on expedia right now. I'll be booking my on the 15th when I get paid. Unless anyone wants to split one with me or whatever. I snore loud as fuck when I drink so that's cool.

I'm actually thinking about going, but I have no idea if my car's gonna be ready. Still haven't gotten my newish motor in and with 252k miles on the original (and burning oil), I don't trust my car right now. Maybe I'll take my wife's Camry...

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Now for the Shootout;

Doesn't look like I will have the "special" NA engine ready by then (screw up by my machinist), but I will have the NA ready to go (and hopefully go for more than 1 1/2 runs, lol) with a new port on the head and possibly new intake

Hey Derek, did you get a room yet? I booked one a while ago, but it looks like its just me and tim dog..Demos can't make it this year..and I dont know about Kent..If you didn't you can stay with us, but get your plastic bubble ready for your loud snoring ass! I may have to work a few hours on that Friday, so i'll miss the caravans, hopefully leaving Grand Rapids by noon..Stayin at the All American 2gnt get wasted INN haha..

Originally posted by XtremeRS
Hey Derek, did you get a room yet? I booked one a while ago, but it looks like its just me and tim dog..Demos can't make it this year..and I dont know about Kent..If you didn't you can stay with us, but get your plastic bubble ready for your loud snoring ass! I may have to work a few hours on that Friday, so i'll miss the caravans, hopefully leaving Grand Rapids by noon..Stayin at the All American 2gnt get wasted INN haha..

Awesome! I didn't grab one yet, so I'll stay with you guys for sure.

Originally posted by etx

Originally posted by XtremeRS Hey Derek, did you get a room yet? I booked one a while ago, but it looks like its just me and tim dog..Demos can't make it this year..and I dont know about Kent..If you didn't you can stay with us, but get your plastic bubble ready for your loud snoring ass! I may have to work a few hours on that Friday, so i'll miss the caravans, hopefully leaving Grand Rapids by noon..Stayin at the All American 2gnt get wasted INN haha..

Awesome! I didn't grab one yet, so I'll stay with you guys for sure.

Sounds good man..shit, probably should bring my damn ear plugs haha

Originally posted by XtremeRS

Originally posted by etx

Originally posted by XtremeRS Hey Derek, did you get a room yet? I booked one a while ago, but it looks like its just me and tim dog..Demos can't make it this year..and I dont know about Kent..If you didn't you can stay with us, but get your plastic bubble ready for your loud snoring ass! I may have to work a few hours on that Friday, so i'll miss the caravans, hopefully leaving Grand Rapids by noon..Stayin at the All American 2gnt get wasted INN haha..

Awesome! I didn't grab one yet, so I'll stay with you guys for sure.

Sounds good man..shit, probably should bring my damn ear plugs haha

Looks like I should have beeing paying attention to the board more often. Didnt know you guys were going.

-cms

Originally posted by Jeff_99gs
Plane tickets booked. Looks like it's official. I haven't been since 2005. :whoa

Ill be there too.
I havent been since '04 or '05, cant remember. Been too long.
Im leaving my house early Sat morning so I wont catch any caravans. I doubt Id be much caravaning fun, I gotta pick up the E85 stations on the way.. PITA but worth it!

Fuck, on the years that I have to cancel on going is when all the "old members" decide on going. What the hell...lol well I hope you guys all decided on going next year because I'm already setting money aside so it won't happen again next year and I can go yet another year!

Sorry the SC2gnt crew can't do it this year. It would have been fun.

WHERE'S CLAY!!! Had a very fun weekend with everyone. Can't wait til next year!

Originally posted by 95eclipse21
WHERE'S CLAY!!!

Put the whole thing in your mouth! Raaaawwwwwrrrrr!!!!

Originally posted by 95eclipse21Had a very fun weekend with everyone. Can't wait til next year!

QFT.

I'm waiting on the pics :P

Originally posted by Slo2g
I'm waiting on the pics :P

Checkout tuners there's 2-3 threads up there.

Originally posted by dalesmitsu

Originally posted by Slo2g I'm waiting on the pics :P

Checkout tuners there's 2-3 threads up there.

Wrong answer.

Originally posted by DarkOne

Originally posted by dalesmitsu

Originally posted by Slo2g I'm waiting on the pics :P

Checkout tuners there's 2-3 threads up there.

Wrong answer.

LMAOOOOOOO

Lol, oh gawd there's plenty of pics, Zac.
Not to mention several videos Terry took on my own phone. lol

Finally got everything off my back, lol.

Originally posted by rstare
Lol, oh gawd there's plenty of pics, Zac. Not to mention several videos Terry took on my own phone. lol Finally got everything off my back, lol.

It's like rape... it's gonna happen, just let it.


Firefly:
Mal: You don't know me, son, so let me put this to you plainly: If I ever kill you, you'll be awake. You'll be facing me. And you'll be armed.

Originally posted by Michael_97RS

Originally posted by rstare Lol, oh gawd there's plenty of pics, Zac. Not to mention several videos Terry took on my own phone. lol Finally got everything off my back, lol.

It's like rape... it's gonna happen, just let it. Firefly: Mal: You don't know me, son, so let me put this to you plainly: If I ever kill you, you'll be awake. You'll be facing me. And you'll be armed.

Lol! I vaguely remember someone saying that.

I'm here. Just finished driving 15 hours to a hotel in Mississippi. Still have 6-7 hours left to get home. Work tomorrow will be fun. Yum!