Why should I attend the LX NATS?

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What is the LX & BEYOND NATIONALS?

The origin of the event started as a 1-day LX-platform and SRT meet & greet of around 100 forum members and enthusiast in Ohio and surrounding regions. In its first official year, as a 2-day drag race and car show event it grew to over 200 LX- and LC-platform forum members and enthusiasts from 33 States, Washington DC, Canada and Australia. In addition, there was the support of over 40 aftermarket vendors which made it possible for us to award over $60,000.00 in prizes and did a makeover on 2 forum members' LX vehicles. If that was not enough, there was an official event DVD filmed and produced along with the event being featured in both Mopar Action Magazine and Mopar Muscle Magazine. To this date there is no other LX/LC event in the country that has accomplished or offered all of those things in one weekend. That was just the first year so hold onto your hats for what's to come for 2009!!!

This is the ONLY combined drag race, car show and enthusiast event to the east of the Mississippi dedicated to YOU the Modern Mopar enthusiast. This is a modern event . . . . . . for the modern Mopars. Which means you will NOT be competing against any Coronets, Dusters, or Cudas here. Bring your modern HEMI, bring your V6, bring your stroker, bring your turbo; whether you're stock or modified it doesn't matter as long as you remember that OHIO is the only home of the LX NATS!!!

Why should I attend?

For 2009, our goal is to bring together over 400 LX, LC and Modern Mopar forum members, fanatics and enthusiast from across the country for a weekend of fun and maybe a few surprises. If you live east of the Mississippi this is definitely THE EVENT for Modern Mopar enthusiasts and owners to attend. If you live west of the Mississippi come out and see how the other half of the country celebrates and enjoys their Modern Mopar vehicles. Young or old, we all have the same interest and love of our Mopar vehicles.

Why does the event exist?

This event was created, organized and is run by 2 forum members and Modern Mopar enthusiasts just like yourself. We are not a company trying to sell you anything or a team of people flooding the forums with propaganda. Chuck and Anthony are 2 people with the vision and the motivation to create a nationwide event for an automotive community we are active within and passionate about supporting. Although we both have an appreciation for all vehicles, if you look in either of our garages or driveways you will see a whole bunch of Mopar love.

We greatly appreciate the support of all of the vendors but also remember that the event and what it was founded on is the people. In the past we have had many fly out here just to be apart of the experience even if they could not bring their car with them. There is no more perfect example than that to explain what the LX & BEYOND NATIONALS is all about - the "experience" of meeting and bonding with old friends and new ones.

Most people don't realize it but the 2008 event was organized and run by just 2 PEOPLE that made the commitment and put in a year's worth of their own time calling vendors and magazines, setting up hotels, sending e-mails and losing a whole lot of sleep to make it happen. Those same 2 people have been working since last year's event ended to make it happen again for 2009.

Who is invited?

If you own any LX-platform (Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Magnum) or any LC-platform (Dodge Challenger) you need to make plans to be here on July 18-19, 2009. It doesn't matter if it's a HEMI or a V6; ALL are welcome an invited to attend.

Also, new for this year, the following Modern Mopar owners and enthusiasts will be invited to participate: Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, Dodge Ram SRT10, Dodge Viper and Viper SRT10, Chrysler Crossfire SRT6, Plymouth Prowler, Dodge SRT4 and Dodge Caliber SRT4.

Heck, even if you don't own any of these but want to see some of the fastest and coolest looking rides on display or run down the 1/4 mile drag strip THIS is exactly where you should plan on attending.

We have many more details to come and look forward to seeing you all on JULY 18-19, 2009!!!

Stay tuned to the main thread on your forums.

Right here: http://www.srtconnection.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10411

 

2009 LX & BEYOND NATS Tentative Schedule

Tentative schedule has been posted. Check it out!

2009 EVENT SCHEDULE

This is not final yet, but we wanted to give everyone an idea of how the schedule is shaping up and also some of the caravan coordinators have been asking so they know when to get here and when they can plan on heading home.

Is it July yet? :hypno:

 

A little more history on the founders of the LX NATS

For those of you that don't know. I asked Chuck to help me with the LX NATS not only because he was an LX and Mopar enthusiast but he also had very successfully organized and run racing events for many years long before the LX-platform was born.

You'll never catch him tooting his own horn so I'm gonna do a little bit for him and lay out a little history on one of the co-founders of the LX NATS. Known to many, he was the person that originally started the NMCA-National Muscle Car Association (1985-1991). During his time as a drag racing enthusiast, promoter, mentor and friend to many he promoted events which were covered in 32 magazines; 17 which were front covers.

Do a google/internet search for "Chuck Green", "Car Craft Magazine", "Super Showdown" and you will see what I'm talking about. Chuck has been around drag racing a long time and continues to help new and upcoming enthusiasts get even better. If you have a never drag raced before or just want to pick his brain about how to improve your times I'm sure he would be happy to help anyway he can.

See ya'll in JULY!!!

 

Check out the event details HERE:
http://lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=133413

Check out the attendee list HERE:
http://www.srtconnection.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12979

What are you doing on July 18-19th? :friends:

 

T-SHIRT:
We are still looking for vehicles for the event t-shirt for the LX & BEYOND NATIONALS. As we have always done in the past, ONLY forum members/vendors that are planning to attend the event will be eligible to submit pictures to be featured on this year's shirt. Both vendors and forum members are eligible to submit images for entry. Your vehicle MUST be modified. If you are interested, please PM or e-mail turbobuckeye (Anthony) for details. We will stop accepting entries after April 18 in order to allow time for the artwork to be completed and have the t-shirts available for sale before the event.

 

First day of May, BUMP to the top!!!

 

I know...the 18th has passed...more info coming soon!!! Meanwhile...check this out!!!

 

Special Announcement: Thursday, June 4, 2009

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT – Thursday, June 4, 2009

I am very happy to announce that the Official LX & Beyond Nationals website has gone LIVE! This is a quick reference point to check on the status and details of the event as well as allow you to provide feedback so that we can continue making this the best LX/LC/SRT event in the country for many more years to come. As the attendance numbers and the size of the event continue to grow this will help us keep everything straight.

Check it out, look around, let us know what you think. We are requesting that everyone that is planning to attend to please register on the website so that we can update the attendee lists. I am hoping that we see 300 cars this year. How many do you want to see? Thank you again to everyone for your continued support (sponsors, vendors, forum members, friends) and look forward to seeing all of you soon!!!

IS IT JULY YET?!?!?!

www.lxandbeyondnats.com​

Anthony Carter
LX & Beyond Nats
Founder

 

Vendor Midway Update: Monday, June 29, 2009

Who Is Going to Be in Attendance? - Monday, June 29, 2009

AP Bikini Team, Billet Technology, BND Automotive, Clear Channel Radio Station,
Corsa Performance, DiabloSport, F4 Challenge, Grip Tuning, JJ's Precision Guesswork,
Late Model Speed, LX Forums, Mickey Thompson Tires, North Coast Turbo, Pelotonia Team,
R-Value Intakes, RDP Motorsport, Redfox-Racing, Summit Racing Equipment, True 2 Form,
Whatsnewsnx, Wiseco Pistons, and more surprise guests....

Vendors, if you are not listed then you will not have a vendor space,
if I accidentally missed anybody please send me an email or PM immediately.
There will be no additions at the gate.
[email protected]

Only 19 more days to GO!!!​