So the 2012 Shootout marks 20 years of idiots gathering in Norwalk, OH to beat the crap out of their economy sports coupes. I missed it in 2011 due to work and other issues that I couldn't reschedule, but I am already planning my time to be at the 20th annual. It's going to be HUGE.

My Talon should hopefully be running by the end of next month if all things go well. That only gives me 10 months to tune it, make it reliable, buy a tow vehicle, get a trailer, and haul my ass to Ohio. I will be racing for the first time since 2005 when my SAFC died on the drive to Norwalk, effectively leaving me with 3 and a half cylinders for the race and the drive home. (still ran a 12.7 if I remember correctly and made it home in one piece).

This time I will have an extra .3 liters of displacement and a tow vehicle that I'll be driving 4,000 miles round trip. What could possibly go wrong?

So that's it. I'm hoping we can have not only a big turnout, but I'd love to see some people racing next year. Who's down?

Why plan to be there? The world will be over anyways...

On a more serious note I'd love to be able to mark the big 20, with an NA beast that will stomp the shit out of many of our 4g63 cousins.

Definitely going to be there, already asking for time off work for the 3 day event and I need to go ahead and reserve a hotel. Ahh, this one should be a blast! Who knows, maybe I can drive Alice there this year(yes after 7 years I've finally named the car)!

"2012" isnt supposed to happen until december, even though it wont happen anyway.

I'll be there... this will mark 10 years of me going to the SO.

Need to shuffle these forums around, create the new 2012 20th anniversary forum...

I should be in with two cars. Tim should be in with one. Driggs should be in with one, I think Eric was going to be in with one? Zac, as he said, will be in with one. Steve will be in with one. Colby will be in with one.

A pretty good showing for 2gnt, eh?

>So the 2012 Shootout marks 20 years of idiots gathering in Norwalk, OH to beat the crap out of their economy sports coupes.

Such a great way to start the post Jeff. So very true... our poor economy cars... lol

I missed this year and was ticked about it. I haven't been in the past 2 years, maybe 3, but next year I don't care what else is going on, I will be going...

...and I have 2 cars to choose from to go with :) I'll probably take the Eclipse over the Ralliart, but each has its pros and cons:

Eclipse - better mileage, know how to race it, transmission better for drag racing, changer with 10 discs makes drive MUCH more tolerable, sunroof ;) (ahh the sunroof, such a nice thing to have on a drive like that)

Ralliart - much quieter, more comfortable ride (go figure), many more features, also has changer (6 disc instead of 10 though), and bluetooth for phone or music player, and usb port for music player, and sattelite radio, and fuse system to control it all and make phone calls... and climate control... you get the picture...

...also faster, but that might change by next year, we'll see what I can do.

I will be there, even if I have to flintstone my car there.

Diligently working to get both cars ready.........

Ill be there. Cant wait for the 3 day event!

So, just noticed that Bushur posted a thread on tuners about them building a 1g for the 20th anniversary for the SO and noted a few things that I think we a 2gnt people have been doing for years...

"The last reason for this build is a short story.....Myself, Jarrod, Kevin and Dean Lawson all took a trip down to North Carolina this November for a race. It was the first race Kevin, Dean and myself had been together to in many-many years and the weekend reminded me of all the things I love about racing. Friendship, laughs, dinners, drinks, laughs, conversation, laughs and of course the racing although to be honest the racing is a small part of it."

So with that said, its gonna be a hell of a SO this year, and if you've never been, this is the year to go!

Yep, since its a three day race we need to being a grill and grill hot dogs, burgers, chicken, whatever and cookout one night.

We should start a list now :D

Hopefully by the next shootout my car will be finished and I can make the trip again. I'd like to meet a few more members and share some stories.

(maybe this time I'll actually venture to the back parking lot and make introductions)

Originally posted by blindboarder_02
Hopefully by the next shootout my car will be finished and I can make the trip again. I'd like to meet a few more members and share some stories. (maybe this time I'll actually venture to the back parking lot and make introductions)

None of us have running 2GNT's. Come anyway.

Originally posted by DarkOne

Originally posted by blindboarder_02 Hopefully by the next shootout my car will be finished and I can make the trip again. I'd like to meet a few more members and share some stories. (maybe this time I'll actually venture to the back parking lot and make introductions)

None of us have running 2GNT's. Come anyway.

None of us?

Originally posted by Fotowntalon

Originally posted by DarkOne

Originally posted by blindboarder_02 Hopefully by the next shootout my car will be finished and I can make the trip again. I'd like to meet a few more members and share some stories. (maybe this time I'll actually venture to the back parking lot and make introductions)

None of us have running 2GNT's. Come anyway.

None of us?

I think it was more of a generalization. Hell, there are some of us who don't even own 2gnt's anymore.

None of us. ;)

Im down for Tim's cook out idea! We all should try and park in one big spot that way we can pitch up a canopy tent thing and chill.

We usually do this but without the tent and just drink until 6am then crash. Irish Car bombs this year.....ugh.....might as well! Driggs and Greg can thank me later :P

Originally posted by JoshDSM
Im down for Tim's cook out idea! We all should try and park in one big spot that way we can pitch up a canopy tent thing and chill.

No mexican food though, dont want to atttract others... like last time, that got close to scary a few times.

I think the Shootout/Cookout is a good idea. It would be like tailgating but with hatchbacks. :)

Who is going to lug a BBQ pit with them? I don't have room. It takes too much room in the car.

I'll pitch in for someone to go to walmart to buy a grill =P

Calling Bullet..... I'm sure hes going to be driving a truck to tow the dizzum. Maybe he can throw one of those small charcoal grills in. Just a thought.

Rooms booked!

Originally posted by Slo2g
Rooms booked!

Boom! SC2gnt is ready!

Now all we need is some running 2g's :P

How much does the hotel usually cost for the weekend? Im thinking of getting one with some buddy's even though I live like 25 min from the SO....figure it will save on gas.

Like $400.

IIRC Thursday is 89, Fri is 149, Sat is like 149(maybe more), and Sunday is 99 at the "Official" 2gnt Hotel, aka: All American Inn

Originally posted by JoshDSM
Calling Bullet..... I'm sure hes going to be driving a truck to tow the dizzum. Maybe he can throw one of those small charcoal grills in. Just a thought.

This time I'm in for a world of hurt. I'm trying to bring TWO cars with all amenties down, I'll see what I can do, but no promises

Originally posted by teklein

Originally posted by Slo2g Rooms booked!

Boom! SC2gnt is ready!

Damn well better be.

Yes and I just got my confirmation of my approved days off!

Ill be there.. hopefully either with the 700awhp tsi the stock block gsx. Or my boosted 420a. Bullet needs to bring that 11sec 420a out!!! Show em what 2gnts can do!

^ doesn't matter what you drive just bring good booze :P

Missed last year because of school. I will be there this year with the car. This will be its longest trip!

Mine too! Trying to decide where I am going to crash before the Shootout this year.

Originally posted by freelancefool
Mine too! Trying to decide where I am going to crash before the Shootout this year.

SC again! AR's and The Dragon.

I'm thinking about building one. Not sure how transporting an assault rifle across state lines would work.

Originally posted by freelancefool
I'm thinking about building one. Not sure how transporting an assault rifle across state lines would work.

Sweet! Going to Chicago afterwards like you normally do may not go over well :D

MB, figured I'd give you a head sup to make room on the trailer, keeping my passenger seat in for the SO for driving around, so will need a place to store it at the track, along with the street tires. Thank in advance :P.

Lol, you know its there.

im going. sleeping in the hallway AFAIK. hoping to trailer the galant and tool it around town.

I'm hoping to make it out there this year. I just moved to Ohio so the drive shouldn't be horrible for me. I'll bring my work in progress, so add another boosted 420a to the list. I'm hoping some of you experts might be able to help me with some tuning tips and what not.