This afternoon, 15 Crossfires from CTC, DFWXfires and Oklahoma Crossfires met at the Texas Motor Speedway to participate in the Laps For Charities event at TMS. It was a blast!

We all met at Babes Chicken House about a mile from the track to fill up on some awesome home cooked chicken and chicken fried steak (great suggestion Littlewing!). After eating, we all lined our cars up in front of the restaurant to caravan over to the track. Restaurant patrons sitting out front waiting on a table were amazed by the sight of our cars.

Once at the track, in the infield they lined up the groups of cars for the runs. They required a minimum of 12 cars for a group. We were the second group to run. Once out on the track, the pace car takes the group around for a warm up lap and then it's pedal to the metal for three more 1.5 mile laps. We averaged speeds between 90-100mph. Some went over 120.

After the run, they took individual photos of us in the winners circle. We then all gathered in the infield to watch other groups run, spend some time talking and taking photos. Later, several went out for a second run.

I’d like to thank all of the members that came and made this event so much fun. Several drove long distances and spent the night (or several nights). It was great seeing all the familiar DFWXfire guys and gals and meeting members from CTC and Oklahoma. Those that attended besides my wife and I are:

BLKFIN
texas t
SRT-6 Steve
FTroopChief
OKC-XFR
rayrich1506
Harleyracefan
eeric
joejet
Stogey
RGordner
LantanaTX
Char

Here are a few of the many shots I have. Others please feel free to post up your shots and videos.

 

 

Great pictures. I enjoyed myself. Hope others did as well.

 

That had to be an awesome time on the track. Thanks for the pics. Looks a little cloudy.

James

 

Yes, the rain gods were looking after us. It was cloudy with thunder storms looming. It was a perfect 70 degrees or so. Not bad considering it was near 90d yesterday and about 100% humidity.

 

man I am jealous....I wish Indy would do something like this....looks like everyone had a grt time...

 

It was a great time! Can't wait to do it again in September!

 

Congrats to all involved

A good charity event, and a great turnout of X-fires.

Way to represent, and nice photo's.


Thank you for sharing!

 

It was an awsome time. Great people with great cars! The food was fantastic and thrill entering a high banked turn at over 100mph was pretty exciting! Can't wait for September!

 

OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!

What a blast!!!!!! That was awesome!!!!

It was also great meeting in 3D with a great group of people. I enjoyed hanging with you all....

Thanks Inferno, this was a great idea.... I'm so glad you sugested this!!!

 

Here's some more photos:

Waiting for the gates to open




Going into the Winner's Circle




Coming in from the track




FTroopChief (John) coming in from the track




In order from left to right on their second run
Harleyracefan, BLKFIN and SRT-6 Steve




Hopefully someone can post up some photos in front of Babes.

 

Looks like a fun event and good gathering.

 

I have a 07 crossfire and I think I have the base modle. I want to do some things to it, and have no direction on what to do. If anyone could hit me back at Jackel50187@yahoo.com. I would like some advice.

 

Thanks Inferno... This event was amasing! Driving on the speedway was surley awesome, but what made this meet so special was getting to know each other for real and having a blast before and after the runs on the track!

Can't get the grin of my face

Can we do it again? Can we... can we.... PLEASE?

 

Here a few pictures lining up infront of babe's. Was it only me or did everyone else notice the passer byes mouth went open when they saw all those beauties lined up?

 

Okay... here we go

 

Wow what a wonderful time with some old and new friends! Question, how do you stop a nine year old from constantly re-telling his time at the motor speedway? Thanks Inferno Red my good friend for providing one of those special father - son moments that last a life time.

 

You don't!

 

I'm glad you and your son had such a good time! Just tell him we'll be doing it again next September.

 

Hey Dan, just wanted to send a big KUDO to the DFW group and especially you and your lovely Espousa for being such GREAT Hosts and doing all the leg work to make this thing happen ! Great meeting everyone from DFWXFire and the guys and gals from Oklahoma.
Racing around the TRACK at over 110 mph was............what's the word ? SPECTACULAR !!!

Thanks again DFW for your Hospitality !!!


Pics and video soon to come !