We had a good turnout Saturday afternoon for our Annual Chili Cookoff.  We had eight different Chili's, some had some pretty good "bite", they were all tasty and excellent !! Mark Buchanan conducted the November Cowtown Mopars club meeting, we had one guest.  Over 30 in attendance.  We gave away some door prizes and had a drawing for 50/50 as well. 

Thanks again to all that came, we enjoyed the fellowship and look forward to doing it again next year.

Bill & Becky Boon
Texas Trailer Man

Thank you Brandon for your help yesterday and last Sunday as well.  All of you guys from Cowtown Mopars are the best.  Everyone pitches in when there is a need and it is so much appreciated.  I'm hoping we will be able to get the car fixed for next Sunday - even though there may not be a chance now for me to get the points lead back.  I will at least be there with the big Red "Beast" to earn some more points.

Sorry to hear about you Dad, we are praying for healing and full recovery for him.

Bill Boon

Last Sunday at Northstar Dragway  the ring & pinion gave up in my 74 Dart Sport - that was after 15 years
of abuse.  So, I am proud to say that it served me well.  I want to thank Jim Mccutheon and Mark Buchanan for
coming to my rescue at the track and towing me back to the pits.  Thanks to Mike Sonnamaker and Brandon Hamilton
for helping me out in the pits to determine exactly what had broken - you were all a great help.

I was leading the TMCCC points in Electronics going into last Sundays race, and I certainly wanted to opportunity to
make a run for the championship.  So, I needed to be able to race at Redline Raceway this Sunday to enable me
to even have a chance at that championship. I had been thinking about and wanting to change my rear gear ratio for
couple of years now.  I wanted to go to a 4.30 gear in liew of the 4.56 that was in the car.  Needed to run some more mile
per hour.  Thankfully, Paul Peyton had the 4.30 gears and the parts in stock for my 742 third member.  Frank Bonczek
offered to set the rear end up for me, but his schedule was a little tight - pretty much up to Saturday, and I really wanted
the opportunity to take the car out before Saturday and make a couple of passes to make sure everything was working
without a hitch.

Anyway, My friends at Miller Performance - Mike Miller and David Tidmore were kind enough to take my 742 Third member
install the new gears and set up it up for me.  They did a great job and we have the car back together and ready to take
it to the track for testing.

I am proud to represent Cowtown Mopars in the TMCCC series, and very proud to be your only racer in the Electronics category.

Thanks to everyone,

To our racing family:

It is with deep sadness and regret that we have to let each of you know that our time with North Star Dragway is coming to an end. The past five years that we have been associated with NSD has been some of the happiest of our lives, and that happiness would not have been possible without each and everyone of you that supported us. Despite rising gas prices, a difficult economy, and a longer drive, we could always count on seeing our friends driving into the gate.

As you know, in 2010, we took over as the operators of the track. Things weren't always easy, and we had to make some choices on what improvements we could make and programs that we could offer. Even though we couldn't always afford to do the things we wanted to do, we always put the racers first and did whatever we could do to make your experience at our track the best that is could be.


Since our lease was abruptly and unexpectedly terminated in early July, we have continued to work with the new owners to provide a quality racing experience at the track. While things behind the scenes may have been changing, we did our absolute best to make sure that things for the racers continued as they always have. We understand that this is a hobby for you, and an expensive one, and we pride ourselves on providing the best experience possible.

Unfortunately, over the last few weeks, circumstances have arisen that have forced us to make a decision regarding our future at NSD. And with that being said, this upcoming Saturday, September 8th, will be the final day at North Star Dragway for Larry and I. This decision was extremely difficult for our family, and not one that was reached without extensive discussion. We just feel that this is the best decision for our family's happiness and will allow us to continue to provide for our families.

And, please, don't think you are going to get rid of us that easily. We will pop up somewhere and plan to continue to do what we love to do in drag rac

May 19th, 2012.  We want to thank everyone who came out and supported the 5th annual Mopars at the Motorplex presented this year by Mega Mopar Action Series.

Truck/SUV/Jeep    Winner    Jerry Reed    1987 Ram D-150                      R/U     Richard Lemmon         2012 Ram 1500

Early Model Stock    Winner    Ken Key    1970 Plymouth “Cuda"  AAR    R/U     Lisa Key         1970 Dodge Challenger T/A

Early Model Modified    Winner    Dave Mandato  1966 Dodge Charger     R/U     Rusty Webster         1969 Plymouth Road Runner

Modern Mopar    Winner     Rufus Martin     2002 PT Cruiser          R/U     Travis & Michelle Bennett    2009 Dodge Challenger

Exotic         Winner    Greg Wotipka    392 Hemi powered 32 Street Rod

Race Car        Winner     Brad Katzung     1968 Plymouth “Cuda"      R/U      Rick Livingston         1964 Dodge 330

Best Paint        Winner     Chris Cassell      2007 Dodge Charger

Best Engine        Winner     Jim & Kathy Boston    1972 Plymouth “Cuda"

Best Interior    Winner     Jim McCutcheon    1968 Dodge Charger

Best Wheels    Winner    Joseph Barlow       

Best of Show    Winner     Trenton Grant    1969 Dodge Charger

A large thank you to Ken Key, Lesa Key, Dave Madato, Barry Hansen and Pedro Murillo.  You guys made the car show happen, thank you for your coordination of parking, getting the cars and registation forms organized, and doing the judging.  And thanks to Lesa Key for taking all the pictures of show cars and race cars.  You guys are awesome.

Just a reminder that everthing is a go for this years Mopars at the Motorplex.  So, come on out, bring your MOPAR  and show or race.

We're gonna have a great time at the Texas Motorplex in Ennis.

There will be a bunch of those EZ ups at the track this weekend.  Sure you won't have a problem finding someone to help you set it up either.

Come have a good time, enjoy the fun

Dean's son passed away this past Sunday.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family our friend


The Boon's

Bill, Becky, Aaron & Ginger

On May 19th Mega Mopar Action Series presents the 5th annual MOPARS at the MOTORPLEX

This years schedule includes Bracket Drag Racing, including:
"Modern Hemi Shootout" 1/4 Mile, featuring any Mopar built 2002 & later with the Hemi engine.

Nostalgia Super Stockers, all brands may run this eliminator, 1/4 Mile INDEXES, Footbrake only.

Electronics 1/8th mile, all run, Delay boxes, TransBrakes, Air or Electric Shifters

Super Pro 1/8th Mile Footbrake, 7.50 and quicker

Pro  1/4 Mile Footbrake, 12.00 and slower

LX-Sportsman DOT Tire class, all et's run, Footbrake

For information on  Race Class categories and payouts,  Car Show Classes,  Model Car Show Classes and other information, please go to

www.moparsatthemotorplex.com

Plus this year, Gabrielle Stevenson, President of Texas Motorplex has recognized that something special is in the mix with todays American auto makers putting an incredible emphasis on power and performance. Gabrielle acknowledges  “There are some extremely loyal car owners out there and this year we get to celebrate that passion and enjoy the best of each brand, Mopar, For old retired doctors & can't spell that - with three incredible series’ and events".  Those events being "Super can't spell that", "Fun For old retired doctors" and the "Mega Mopar Action Series" presenting the "2012 MOPARS at the MOTORPLEX".

This year, however, the competition starts early and all brands are invited to a pre-event party for each event: The Motorplex will launch the new “VERSUS THE WORLD��  series. On the Friday of each event weekend, those willing to put their brand’s pride on the line will face off in a contest between the host brand against all others during the Fast Friday event.  For more information  go to   www.texasmotorplex.com

So, Friday, May 18th the day before the 2012 MOPARS at the MOTOPLEX, There will be a kickoff of  "MOPARS Versus the world", all brands will be there, making for a really exciting MOPAR weekend !!

Put it on your schedule - Let's show everyone that it's MOPAR or NO CAR !

Our 5th annual Mopars at the Motorplex race and show will be held Saturday May 19th 2012 at Texas Motorplex.  We are currently in negotiations with a major National level sponsor for this event - will pass on the information once it is confirmed by the MATM board and the Texas Motorplex management

We are still looking for additional sponsors locally and from this region - so please your help is still needed.  Let us know if there is some person or business that we need to visit with that might be interested in being a sponsor this year.

Be sure to put this on your schedule and tell all your friends both locally and nationally - we want to make this the best event yet.

Gates will open at 8:00am,  Time Trials at 9:00am

Spectator entry at gate is $ 10.00 per person - children under 12 are free

Race participants - Class entry fee paid at gate (to be announced soon)

Car Show  $ 10.00 per person paid at gate, plus $ 5.00 show entry paid at the gate - - Total $ 15.00

Swap Meet/Car Corral - $ 10.00 per person paid at gate, plus $ 5.00 for each space 

Thanks for your support

Mopars at the Motorplex board
Bill Boon
Ken Castleman
Mike Miller
Pedro Murillo
Robert Vaughan

We ask all of you to please include the Castleman family in your prayers. 

We pray our Father that you will be with Mrs. Castleman through these trying times, that you will lift her up and give her the strength to get well, that she will make a quick and full recovery, we thank you Father that by your grace she will have a long and healthy life.

Pioneer Texas drag racer Bobby Langley, known throughout the southwest for his line of good-looking and hard-running Scorpion dragsters, died Oct. 21. He was 79.

Langley and his wife Ruth were active members of the thriving nostalgia movement, attending numerous events and cackling his Scorpion race cars. He was a past NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion honoree. In addition to his wife, Langley is survived by his son, Jack, and daughter, Judy Gregory; brother, Harold Lee Langley; four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

The 5th annual Mopars at the Motorplex will be held on Saturday May 19th, 2012 at the Texas Motorplex in Ennis, Texas. The facility is located on US Hwy 287 between I-35E and I-45, just west of Ennis. This years event will feature Drag Racing, Car Show and Swap meet, and opportunities for Vendor Displays. Hope everyone will put this on your calendar and come out to support this stellar event.