Yes, that's right folks, you heard it here, there will be shot car racing this year, a featured event, so bring your cars, and get ready, more info soon.

Gravity rules.


aoxomoxoa

Racers,

Please remember that all racing is done with empty glasses.
Driving shotcars whilst full of alkyhol is not only dangerous, but you might spill your drink!
THAT is alcohol abuse!

We are the role-models for future generations.

Scary!

Safen Up! Buggy On!

"Often wrong... Never in doubt"

the coreylama

don`t drink and drive
you might spill your drink:D

Good point Corey, safety first in all aspects of the NABX!!!!

So we talking hot wheels cars here or something larger, don't want to come to the party un prepared.

Pablo,
Shot-cars are nothing more than Hot Wheels or Matchbox cars with a shot glass glued to the top.
(I like to use the adhesive GOOP)

It's silly.
It has no greater intended meaning.

Many find them to be treasured mementos of their nabx-playa experience.

The value comes from the good times you have and the memories they create.
Like a totem, Shot-Cars become more than the object.

If you do it right.


Safen Up! Buggy On!

"Often wrong... Never in doubt"

the coreylama

Is there a pimp my shot car contest this yr?..aj

hey aj.
how you doing dude????
hows life on the water????
pimp my shot car????
sounds good to me.
anybody else got views on this.
my idea is the winner can get a bottle of fuel for the shot
glass and pass it around to the losers. that way everybody wins!!!!!

Hey boys,
Sure you want to get into shot car racing ??
Fuel is pretty expensive and I would hate to waist it on burn-outs !!
Will NABX insurance cover all collition damage on the vehicle??
See you all soon....

hey hose-a
pimp my shot car is not about racing.
its about who has the most pimped out shot car.

Ahh, good to hear, sounds like fun, I didn't want to show up with a hotwheels toting a shot glass only to find out it's somethign else.


I think I'll fit in here just fine.

Gang,
Here's what I have planned...
A 4' x 8' sheet of 5/8" plywood.
4 lanes, each 2" wide, made from trim strips.
One end supported on a table.
The other end on the ground, atop a blanket or comforter - To protect the shot-cars in the run-out.

I like a Le Mans style start:
Each shot-car is lined up on the table.
It is filled.
At the GO signal, the driver picks up the car, drinks the contents, then places the car at the top of the track and lets it go.
No Pushing.

If a driver is caught pushing their start, that driver is disqualified from that round and must drink another shot.

Racing continues until only one driver can stand up.

Not too many rules.

I like that we have an excuse to gather in the tent each night and have some social life in buggytown.

What do y'all think?


Safen Up! Buggy On!

"Often wrong... Never in doubt"

the coreylama

Is there a limit to the size of car or glass?

yes
please only hot wheels or match box size cars for the
shot car race. i just talked to corey on the phone and the size of the lanes will only fit hot wheels or match box sized cars. lanes to be about 2 inches wide.

i forgot to add.
only shot size(1 oz) glasses will be allowed.

So, ummmmm, any specs/restrictions on the car type/build?

Does it just have to be a hotwheels style car, any mods/goodies allowed being done to said cars other than mounting the shot glass?


Yeah, I'm a wee bit competitive.

get out the ball-bearing hotwheels and WD-40!!!!

Nah, gonna raid the kiddlets hot wheels box, I'll bring a couple back ups just in case my main car is deemed "unacceptable"

Hey Corey,
I think we should also have a "pimp your shot car" event to go along with the races for those who want to show off their rides !!
I think action jackson ask for this before......
Better yet, I'm thowing down the challenge.
BING IT ON !!

Looks like we have a new Pimp challenge so I will be the first to say I accept......Tee Hee



What did you think that only the Boys where going to Play??:o

Flyin High
Shannon :bisou:
:bisou::bisou::bisou:

"...bing it on..." ? Say Again?

Yes, yes, yes.
Shot-car races.
Show-and-Shine.
Pimp-Your-Shot-car.

Nightly - In the tent.

We'll have it all!!!

NOTE: Shot-car racing requires fuel.
There is no liquor store in buggytown.
One might consider stopping in Vegas and acquiring one's favorite fuel before heading out to buggytown.
In other words... BYOB.

(with a condescending sneer towards political correctness may I add that consumption of alcohol is NOT mandatory - Just preferred)

Only Matchbox and Hot Wheel cars with one-shot glasses are allowed to race.
Show & Shine and Pimp-Your-Shot-car - BRING IT ON!!!

Now that your entertainment has been provided, please leave your room number with the concierge so you may be escorted by the arm to the various functions.
This is code for: Spectators watch. This is not TV... We Want Participants.


Safen Up! Buggy On!

"Often wrong... Never in doubt"

the coreylama

here he comes, here come speed racer
he`s a demon on wheels. he`s a demon
and he`s going chasing after someone.
he`s gaining on you so better look alive.
he`s busy reving up the powerful mach 5.
go speed racer, go speed racer, go speed racer go!!!!!

I'll be offering a prize in the pimp shot car event......

Top fueler kite stake......

so start pimping you shot cars

Wicked, all set, gotta pack some real beer for the trip, then maybe pick up a little extra fuel on the way once in the states.

Psst... Hey You...

Over here...

Wanna tip for some side bets at the shot-car races?
I got it straight from a buddy who works at the track...

They've got a thing going about who brings the best fuel...
Blue Agave Tequila Reposado, Scotch Whiskey-Single Malts, Bushmills-Green Label, The Black Bush, like that.

They say the better their fuel - The better their cars go downhill.
So they keep trying to outdo each other.

All I know is; Man they are fast!

Hey - Don't tell anybody I told you this.
We'll clean up on the side-bets.

Your Friend,
Slick Willie

Just in case you all are wondering, we will have an official officiating.

A few ground rules have been laid out by some of the participants, so let me clarify.

Hot Wheels size cars.

One shot, shot glasses. Any shape.

Custom cars OKAY, as long as the fit the track. No fit, then you give a shot to everyone right then.

Penalties will be given to anyone trash talking to much, though trash talking is allowed and encouraged. It's a fine line, so watch it!

Penalties involve your shout. (look this up if you don't understand)

To participate, you must bring fuel. No fuel, no run. If you don't drink, this is NOT prohibitive, just bring fuel, you DO NOT HAVE TO DRINK!!!

We are looking for participants, NO SPECTATORS!!!!

This event is not sanctioned by the NABX organization. We at NABX disavow any knowledge this event is taking place. We are not even sure where, or when it is taking place, so participants will have to figure that out as well. No hand holding! No whining!!

The official will be known to all, and their word is final. All participants will agree on the fact that they may disagree on the outcome, but will exit the event with good will and camaraderie to their fellow racer.

There will be cash prizes(or so i'm told).

That is all.

Thanks for the Tip Slick!!
Cant wait for the first race to go off.....Its going to be a very Interesting week on the Playa

Flyin High
Shannon:singing::singing:

So, just to check...

For races, shot cars must be hotwheels sized vehicles so fit on the track, with a since shot shot glass. They do not in fact have to be hotwheel/matchbox cars. Is there a weight limet?

For Pimp-your-shotcar, anything goes as long as you don't want to race it? (All I'll say is that I have idea's for this, but they are are bit out of the mold.)

I'm not going to have to time to pimp my buggy this year, but this could be FUN! ;P

-Chip

Oh No, My Furry, Oversized Friend,
I know where you're going with this.

To be an oficial entrant in the Shot-Car Races, one must roll-up to the starting line in either a HotWheels or Matchbox car.
Single-shot shot glass glued to the top.
Stock tires.
No added weights.
No suspension, transmission or engine mods allowed.

Not to say that we won't have exhibition races or even match-races.
YOU - the racers will determine what classes hit the track.
But the Official Shot-Cars should be as even and level (well... only slightly inclined) a playing field as we can manage.

I'll bet that EVERTHING that fits on the table will get a chance to run.
It's a long week.
No tv on the playa.

Correction: Spectators will be allowed.
Participants are even more encouraged, but as Will Rogers once said "When the heros march down the street, some one must be standing at the curb, applauding".


Safen Up! Buggy On!

"Often wrong... Never in doubt"

the coreylama

Oh, well there goes the fun of that! :P

Maybe we need "stock" and "modified" class?

I hadn't thought of motorized though... :evil: ...little RC shot cars!