UPCOMING EVENTS Dec 7 - Christmas Party and Monthly Meeting, Mercado Juarez, S Arlington Dec 14 - Cowtown Cars and Coffee, FW Dec 25 - Merry Christmas 7740 N. E. LOOP 820 FORT WORTH, TX 76180 817-276-7700 Cowtown Mopars Performance Team PO Box 162413 Fort Worth, Texas 76161-2413 Place Postage Here Rush To:
December 2013 THE STARTING LINE Official Monthly Publication of Cowtown Mopars 2013-2014 CLUB BOARD MEMBERS President - Mark Buchanan Treasurer - Dan Robinson Activity Director - Susan Brownell Membership Director - Frank Smith Vice President - Phillip Taylor Secretary - Rich Lemmon Newsletter Editor - Barry Hansen Appointed Positions Race Team - Mark Buchanan Show Team - Dave Mandato Website - Kirk Maisenbacher COWTOWN CARS & COFFEE Every 2nd Saturday at La Grave field just north of downtown Fort Worth. A free event 8 am to 12 n. All types of cars and motorcycles are welcome. Let s try to get a good regular group of club members heading out there every month. Be sure to visit the Facebook page: Cowtown Cars and Coffee Allen Samuels gives club members substantial discounts on vehicles and parts. Just show your annual membership card to the cashier/salesman. Don t have a membership card? See our membership director for a card. **Employee Pricing when purchasing vehicles** **Cost +10% when buying parts**
Well I can't believe it but it's almost time for another Cowtown Mopar Christmas Party!!!! Yay!!!!! This is when we recognize numerous club members for supporting Cowtown Mopar during 2013. We also eat Mexican food and steal from one another. It's fun!! If you have been in years past you know what I'm talking about and if you haven't please join us this year. Susan will have all the details and I will say this. Join us and you will have a great time. Be sure to bring a gift for the white elephant gift exchange. See ya there!! January will take us back to Spring Creek BBQ on the third Sunday as usual. I hope to see you there as well. Last but not least we had our annual Toy Drive/car show. We collected money, toys and had a few brave members bring their Mopars out in the rain and cold. We will also be collecting toys and money at the Christmas Party if you were unable to join us this past weekend at Allen Samuels. I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving and go ahead and eat, eat, eat. See ya soon Mark BY THE MINUTES with Rich Lemmon No report this month
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Frank Smith, Membership Director Time to renew your membership for 2014 No need to fill out a new membership form if your information stayed the same Remember...upon renewal, you get your Membership Card for 2014 which will allow you to buy parts from Allen Samuels Dodge for 10% over cost and vehicles at Employee Pricing. Renew by mail or at one of our events. Single membership New $25 / Renewal $15 Family membership New $35 / Renewal $25 Got a hot tip, event, article, update, correction, comment? Cowtown Mopars newsletter now has its own email address: moparnewslettereditor@cowtownmopars.com
From The VP In the spirit of Vice Presidents everywhere, the word this month is no comment.
Off The Wing by Barry Hansen Alas, another racing season is over. Now comes the long cold winter. Except we won't have to put up with endless reruns of NASCAR races and diesel truck racing from France because mercifully Speed TV channel was cancelled. I hope you got to participate in or see some of the great racing this season. I had a ball going to several of the MuscleCar Challenge races and eating all that great food. The weather was perfect for the O'Reilly Fall Nat's at the MotorPlex even if results on the track were less than desirable. NHRA Toyota Nat s in Las Vegas, NV, Antron Brown T/F, V Gaines Pro Stock runner up. AAA Finals in Pomona, CA, Matt Hagan F/C, Allen Johnson Pro Stock runner up. It s all over but the wailing and gnashing of teeth report: Cowtown Mopars MuscleCar Champions once again. Well done, well done. NHRA World Championship: Antron Brown T/F runner up, Spencer Massey 4 th, Tony Schumacher 7 th. Matt Hagan F/C runner up, Fast Jack Beckman 3 rd, Ron Capps 6 th. Jeg Coughlin Pro Stock Champ, Allen Johnson runner up. Mopar pretty much owned drag racing this year. NHRA, MuscleCar Challenge, etc. Next season I look for more of the same with the addition of the Viper Team doing much better in American Le Mans and the 600 hp all wheel drive Dart taking no prisoners in the X Games and the Red Bull Racing Series. The Daytona project. Don t ask. It s been wet, it s been cold, I ve got lots of excuses, wish at least one of them was a good one. My, oh my, what a good time at the November club meeting. Lots of good food and a great movie. And the desserts; the pineapple upside down cake was the best, no wait, the lemon cake was the best, no wait, the chocolate-mint-orange chip brownies were the best. I can t decide, they were all blue ribbon winners and stayed that way after my second helping. I vote we do that all the time. And what a movie, Snake and Mongoose. The wife even liked it, says it was better than Heart Like a Wheel. I will stick with Heart but Snake was right up there. Loved the old racing footage. Not sayin I m old but I remember when they were actually touring and the magazine covers they showed were brand new on the stands. Hope it comes to the theaters again and cannot wait for it to come out on DVD. Like the often advertised insulated see-through tumbler (a bargain at only $12.98 plus $4.98 shipping and handling) has embossed on it, Remember the Reason for the Season and don t let all this crass commercialism ruin what Christmas is all about. I hope you were like me and refused to go out and shop on Thanksgiving Day, up to now the only holiday day that had not been ruined by greedy companies trying to suck up every dollar up they can get. Jingle bells, jingle bells, Mopar all the way.
The Go Fast(er) Department Mark Buchanan - Race Team Coordinator HEY ELEVEN TIME TMCCC CHAMPIONS!!!! The 2013 race schedule is complete, the points are out, the awards have been given and we are looking forward to next year. I will list all the 2013 TMCCC winners soon but first the Kennedale winners. Congrats to: Stan Allan king muscle semifinalist Ken Ward king muscle semifinalist Cassandra Allan street semifinalist Monica Allan street semifinalist Stan Allan Big dog runner up Bill Boon Big dog E winner At the banquet we had several winners. Congrats to: Jason Pipkin tied runner up overall points Bill Boon runner up electronics Mark Buchanan runner up pro muscle Jason Pipkin winner king muscle Stan Allan runner up king muscle David Huffman runner up super muscle Robert Penfold third street muscle Susan Brownell winner stock muscle Now all of our outstanding performers: Frank Bonczek, Gary Kemble, Vic Corlett, Randy Hall, Ken Ward, Pete Phelps, Bobby Avis, Mike Bearce and Don Deering. Cowtown Mopars makes it 12 years in a row as TMCCC champs!!!! Now that's a creature of habit I can relate to! Congratulations!!!! Next month I will have the 2014 schedule. Stay tuned Mark Don t forget we re online: www.cowtownmopars.com or search Cowtown Mopars on Facebook!!!
Mercado Juarez South Arlington Phone: 817-557-9776 125 E. I-20 @ Matlock RD Arlington, TX 76018 In The Works Upcoming Club Activities Dec 7 - Christmas Party and Monthly Meeting, Mercado Juarez, S Arlington Time & Date: December 7, 2013 @ 5 PM $5 per person. Adult beverages and desserts NOT included in the price All you can eat Beef & Chicken fajitas, Spanish rice, beans, guacamole, shredded cheese, pico de gallo, tortillas, chips & salsa, water, tea, sodas. No dessert. Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase. Buffet line serving starts at 5:30 pm (we can adjust the time a little) ITEMS FOR SALE AND WANTED WANTED: 68-70 b body front bench seat Call Mark 214-727-4324 bbuchanan8@juno.com FOR SALE: Mopar A-body 2800 lb rear super stock leaf springs with a set of F&R Drag shocks, never raced, 300 miles of street driving, $150. Also have A-body small bolt axles, backing plates, drums, and 741 pig, $150.00 Call Mark at 214-458-4418 or email mskuzia@yahoo.com FOR SALE:from Dayna Caldwell, dkcaldwell@yahoo.com or 817-680-7345. Many many parts including rebuilt 72 340, McLeod twin clutch kit 23 spline, 10.5 w/flywheel, tool boxes, jacks, lift, Viper parts, too numerous to list. Call or email for details and complete list FOR SALE: from LONGHORN MANUFACTURING CO. 12 small block Chrysler stands 8 big block Chrysler stands 8 early Hemi Chrysler stands 7 early Hemi racing engine stands These regularly sell for $89.00 with casters. They are $71.00 while the supply lasts. We are not planning on continuing these in our line up. Please pass this along to your club members and let them know we are offering a 20% reduction on all items in stock. See www.prorollers.com for more information. JOE WADE 817-688-3867
DEAN ALLEN 972-801-7587 Dean is offering up his years of knowledge to help members with their automotive questions.
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