MATS Las Vegas 2012

[Hotchkis]

Hey everyone MATS is right around the corner and this year it is open to all muscle cars, including Ford, Dodge and Chevrolet. The drag strip will have a “Pony Car Wars” shootout, and anyone who pays for a car show entry can make unlimited runs on the Autocross course run by Hotchkis. H-Team members will also be giving ride a longs in their awesome cars on the Autocross. There will also be a live band putting on a concert for everyone to enjoy. Fun for the whole family.



Sign up here for the race events (http://www.matslv.com/catalog/index.php)


Sign up here for the car show (http://www.moparsatthestrip.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=79&osCsid=78b4a1dbf3d32fa096b149dc3740c83c)

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[Vegas69]

See you guys there.....

[Hotchkis]

BUMP: NEW INFO

There are two parties at The Cannery Hotel. At the Friday night
party, the band is giving away two awards, and custom engraved Fender
Guitar, and a $500 gift certificate towards any Hotchkis TVS!

The Saturday party is HUGE and really fun, and will feature
performances from supergroup World Classic Rockers, which has members
of Journey, Skynard and Santana!

[Vegas69]

John,
Is this schedule still accurate? Am I reading it right by thinking I can run from 1-3 on Friday or can we also run during Demo's?

Schedule

Friday: Demo sessions in the morning, track talk at 12:30, one session 1:00 - 3:00
Saturday: Demo rides 9:00, track talk 9:45; sessions 10:00 - 12:00 and 1:00 - 3:00;
Sunday: Demo rides 9:00, track talk 9:45; sessions 10:00 - 12:00 and 1:00 - 3:00;

[73CPCAMARO]

John,

What a weekend at MATS. Hotchkis did a great job with this event. The space was limited, but you guys made the best of it and used just about every square inch of it. I got more runs in over the past two days than I have ever had. Organization was outstanding. It was perfect for our situation with Blu Balz. We were able to make multiple adjustements and get immediate results. I am looking forward to your next event.

Thank you very much!

Brian Hobaugh

[rrunner68]

John,

What a weekend at MATS. Hotchkis did a great job with this event. The space was limited, but you guys made the best of it and used just about every square inch of it. I got more runs in over the past two days than I have ever had. Organization was outstanding. It was perfect for our situation with Blu Balz. We were able to make multiple adjustements and get immediate results. I am looking forward to your next event.

Thank you very much!

Brian Hobaugh

After 3 days of driving for 8 hours each day, the car and I are beat. It was nice having you guys out there.

[Matt@BOS]

Just wanted to say thanks to all involved for a great event, and especially John for announcing what amounted to thousands of runs, Aaron for picking up all the cones I hit, and Michael for letting me get a little seat time in his Mustang!

What a fun event!

matt

[mpozziCPL]

Got home late last night and can only say that this years Muscle Cars at the Strip was the best ever. Our location for the autocross was perfect and backed up to the Vendor area and Drag grandstands. Lots of booth traffic and the perimeter walls were lined with lots of spectators ... many of who became passengers for our H-Team "Stigs and Stigettes." I had so much fun meeting all sorts of folks and for about a minutes worth of time, learning about their passion for our cars and what drive it. Like a few other H-Teamers, this is my third year and can't wait for the fourth ...

Pretty sure there were over 1300+ autocross runs over three days with our H-Teamers making about a third of them. Other than a finicky alternator which was quickly swapped out, my ride, the Hotchkis "eMax" Challenger, was absolutely perfect the entire weekend. Thanks to John and all of the Hotchkis crew for allowing me the keys to this amazing car and from the expressions and comments from passengers, this car retains the "Smile Machine" title hands down!! :D :D

Mary Pozzi

[Cris@JCG]

John- I want to thank you & the Hotchkis group for such a great event.. I had a great time! Looking forward to it next year...

[dunnjun]

Thanks John, and Hotchkis Performance for an awesome day of autox. You did a great job with the track layout, and really kept all the cars moving. I had a fantastic time.:thumbsup:

[mpozziCPL]

So agree, Karl. Our local SCCA could take a few lessons on how to run the timing as this weekend, it was flawless.

You did great, BTW ...

Mary

[GregWeld]

Judging from the posts here - this might have to go on the "route" for me next year!

Good place - good venue and tons of friends all in one place!


:thumbsup:

[mpozziCPL]

Greg ... really hope you include MATS for your 2013 schedule of motorfun. These guys really know how to do an event right as there's always something going on. Even rain and a bit of wind didn't dampen our enthusiasm.

Mary P.

[Hotchkis]

Thank you for all the positive responses to this event. We had a blast and can not wait till next year.