DSM Shootout is a private event, the track is rented by a promoter (Dave B) and NHRA rules don't apply.
Its also the best display of of import power in the midwest, maybe the country. Highly suggested everyone attends at least once. This past year was year 8 for me.
Where in the Mid-West?
EvanB wrote: Summit raceway in Norwalk, OH.
I remember being blown away by how fast that thing was at the $2010 Challenge. Now it's even faster?
AWESOME. 
I remember how quick it was at the $2006. It was almost as fast as the barstool from hell. 
Look how clean, simple, and attractive that front end is. Why are there no clean, simple attractive hatchbacks available anymore?
Yech!
Curmudgeon wrote: I remember how quick it was at the $2006. It was almost as fast as the barstool from hell.
That was the fwd plymouth colt.
ss wrote:Curmudgeon wrote: I remember how quick it was at the $2006. It was almost as fast as the barstool from hell.That was the fwd plymouth colt.
Woops. I've slept since then. Damn thing was still fast. 
MMMMUUUUAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Love it dudes. Congrats. I can't imagine 9's. Who was driving?
Just watched that video again...I love how that things jumps off the line. Short times in the 1.3's is just amazing! Nice, nice, nice work Matt!
+1 to Pat's comment. that thing is ridiculous off the line!
Thanks for the love guys,I was driving but as always a ton of help from Brain and the rest of the crew. big thanks go out to Tom and dsmlink ,Brian Nutter at Wiseco and Ron Shearer for the great pics, Not a bad maifold too.
pinchvalve wrote: Look how clean, simple, and attractive that front end is. Why are there no clean, simple attractive hatchbacks available anymore?
grandmas car!
Bad ass fellas. I've always loved that car.
Any other photos?
The launch looks like it hurt...in a way I'd love to be hurt. Really sorry I'm gonna miss chump at Sebring. Love hangin with you guys :(
WESSOOOIIIDD!!!
^ lemme know if you ever plan to throw those wheels away.
Vigo wrote: ^ lemme know if you ever plan to throw those wheels away.
One of Matt's hobbies is collecting FD wheels
Sounds like Matt and i would get along just fine.
2014 update https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcxYTTnMDfo
did you guys go to the dsm shootout? norwalk was crawling with buzzy vehicles friday when i was out there. it was like bees going back to the hive.
pinchvalve wrote: Look how clean, simple, and attractive that front end is. Why are there no clean, simple attractive hatchbacks available anymore?
I don't see the problem with this kind of front end. It's just the old-style grills returned but not square.
patgizz wrote: did you guys go to the dsm shootout? norwalk was crawling with buzzy vehicles friday when i was out there. it was like bees going back to the hive.
Yes this was at the shootout, Matt won the autocross but found himself up against BIG DOLLAR cars in the drags, ended up with a 9.5@150
9.5... wow. Fast.
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