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Larry Merk · 10-01-2020, 12:23 AM

Yakima STK/SS Combo Races - October 10 & 11, 2020

Go to the track web site: http://www.renegaderaceway.com/

Please read and fill out the online waiver before arriving at the track.
Please read the Health & Safety protocols on the web site prior to arriving.
Masks are required to be worn at the track.

Race Notes:
All racing will be 1/4 mile. Track fully prepped each day.
NO Friday night test & tune.
Friday parking until 8:00 PM.
Renegade 110 race gas is available at the track for $12 per gallon. See Butch at the head of the staging lanes.
One race each day Saturday and Sunday, likely 2 qualifying runs, then eliminations.
Want more seat time? Enter No Box for more hits at the tree and more run data.

This is it folks, the last class race of the year in the Northwest. Haven't had your car out at all or only hit one or two races this year? Load up and come over for a fun weekend. Going to Las Vegas? Join your fellow racers and get some seat time before heading south.

Last year we talked about raising the entry fee to $100 to increase the payout. The support for this idea was near unanimous. The track manager chose to keep the entry fee at $50. We are proposing that if everyone puts $50 in the pot, we will add this to the track purse and pay $1,500 to win with a minimum of 20 cars. More cars will increase runner up and semi-final payouts. It has been a challenging year to say the least. Here is your chance to have some fun and support a track that is doing its part to support class racing.

If I can answer any questions email me at: lmerk606@gmail.com or call my cell: 509-366-3735.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

older racer · 10-01-2020, 12:32 AM

thank you for updates. hope it turns out good. last year was a blast.

Carguy49 · 10-05-2020, 10:54 AM

Hope to see everyone this weekend. Anyone have a forecast for temps and such. I am showing mid 60's on Saturday and a little cooler on Sunday.

Should be a great weekend. Let's all go and have fun.

Dave Noll · 10-06-2020, 01:05 AM

That's what I'm seeing for a forecast Ron. Looking forward to this weekend.

Mike Merk · 10-06-2020, 09:00 PM

Hoping to see a good turnout of class racers this coming weekend.

https://www.facebook.com/11972449140...3665/?sfnsn=mo

Jim Caughlin · 10-07-2020, 02:33 PM

Last year we all more or less pitted together in the back corner which was kind of nice. It also helped with keeping track of qualifying and ladders. Are we going to do that again this year?

west coast · 10-08-2020, 12:57 AM

Wish i could be there but i am on injured reserve again but will be good to go next season if there is one. Sounds like ron will be there to help, i trained him years ago when we had combo's at pacific LOL i predict Cal will win a race if he driving, if not then Todd Haste.

Larry Merk · 10-08-2020, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Caughlin

Last year we all more or less pitted together in the back corner which was kind of nice. It also helped with keeping track of qualifying and ladders. Are we going to do that again this year?

Jim,

Don't know for sure about pit plans, but Derek usually likes to have groups pit together for convenience, so there is a good chance it will be the same. See you Saturday.

Carguy49 · 10-08-2020, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by west coast

Wish i could be there but i am on injured reserve again but will be good to go next season if there is one. Sounds like ron will be there to help, i trained him years ago when we had combo's at pacific LOL i predict Cal will win a race if he driving, if not then Todd Haste.

Sorry you can't be there James. Life has thrown me a curve and I won't be there either. Was looking forward to seeing everyone, but life happens. I just talked with Larry and hope the event is a big success with over 30 cars in attendance.

I miss the combos at Pacific and , yes, I learned a lot thanks to Mr. Boyce.. Thanks for the experience.

Larry Merk · 10-12-2020, 01:33 AM

Yakima Stock / Super Stock Combo Results

We had 15 cars in attendance. The weather forecast probably kept some from attending. 1/8 mile racing caused a few more to stay home.

Saturday 10-10-2020
The track announced on Friday that all racing on Saturday would be 1/8 mile. After several hours of rain in the morning, the rain finally stopped and track drying started. And then the wind started blowing - HARD, 20-25 MPH crosswind. We got one qualifying run completed and a massive dust storm blew in which stopped all racing for a short time. There was so much dirt in the air that it was going through air filters. Many do not run an air filter and were concerned about engine damage.The combo racers had a short meeting and voted to stop combo racing for the day. The track manager agreed to roll the Saturday purse over and add it to the Sunday purse.

Sunday 10-11-2020
The plan was for 1/4 mile racing on Sunday but the track manager switched to 1/8 mile. Clear skies overnight and a very cold 34 degree morning. Frost on some car windows. Weather forecast was for rain anywhere from 2 to 4 PM. All categories got one time trial / qualifying run and eliminations started. We started round 2 about 2:30 PM. The first 2 pairs of combo cars went down the track and it started to sprinkle a few raindrops. Racing stopped and they called the safety truck at the top end of the rack and he reported no rain. So the next two pair of cars ran completing the round. Those were the last cars down the track as it started to rain. After about 20-30 minutes a drivers meeting was called by the track manager and the race was ended.

The four remaining combo racers split the $2,500 track purse. Congrats to Gary Gandee, Ryan Warter, Cal Method, and Joe Sorenson. Thanks to all the racer who attended.

10-01-2020, 12:23 AM	#11
Larry Merk Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 207 Likes: 25 Liked 221 Times in 108 Posts	Re: Yakima Combo dbl header Yakima STK/SS Combo Races - October 10 & 11, 2020 Go to the track web site: http://www.renegaderaceway.com/ Please read and fill out the online waiver before arriving at the track. Please read the Health & Safety protocols on the web site prior to arriving. Masks are required to be worn at the track. Race Notes: All racing will be 1/4 mile. Track fully prepped each day. NO Friday night test & tune. Friday parking until 8:00 PM. Renegade 110 race gas is available at the track for $12 per gallon. See Butch at the head of the staging lanes. One race each day Saturday and Sunday, likely 2 qualifying runs, then eliminations. Want more seat time? Enter No Box for more hits at the tree and more run data. This is it folks, the last class race of the year in the Northwest. Haven't had your car out at all or only hit one or two races this year? Load up and come over for a fun weekend. Going to Las Vegas? Join your fellow racers and get some seat time before heading south. Last year we talked about raising the entry fee to $100 to increase the payout. The support for this idea was near unanimous. The track manager chose to keep the entry fee at $50. We are proposing that if everyone puts $50 in the pot, we will add this to the track purse and pay $1,500 to win with a minimum of 20 cars. More cars will increase runner up and semi-final payouts. It has been a challenging year to say the least. Here is your chance to have some fun and support a track that is doing its part to support class racing. If I can answer any questions email me at: lmerk606@gmail.com or call my cell: 509-366-3735. Looking forward to seeing you there. __________________ Larry Merk

10-01-2020, 12:32 AM	#12
older racer Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 204 Likes: 2 Liked 57 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Yakima Combo dbl header thank you for updates. hope it turns out good. last year was a blast.

10-05-2020, 10:54 AM	#13
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,857 Likes: 1,812 Liked 2,292 Times in 609 Posts	Re: Yakima Combo dbl header Hope to see everyone this weekend. Anyone have a forecast for temps and such. I am showing mid 60's on Saturday and a little cooler on Sunday. Should be a great weekend. Let's all go and have fun. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends. Last edited by Carguy49; 10-05-2020 at 11:28 AM.

10-06-2020, 01:05 AM	#14
Dave Noll Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Div. 6, Eastern, WA Posts: 696 Likes: 2,292 Liked 220 Times in 105 Posts	Re: Yakima Combo dbl header That's what I'm seeing for a forecast Ron. Looking forward to this weekend. __________________ Dave Noll, E/FS ,L/SA 6526

10-06-2020, 09:00 PM	#15
Mike Merk Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Richland, WA Posts: 66 Likes: 300 Liked 62 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Yakima Combo dbl header Hoping to see a good turnout of class racers this coming weekend. https://www.facebook.com/11972449140...3665/?sfnsn=mo __________________ Mike Merk

10-07-2020, 02:33 PM	#16
Jim Caughlin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Woodburn, Or Posts: 637 Likes: 70 Liked 694 Times in 209 Posts	Re: Yakima Combo dbl header Last year we all more or less pitted together in the back corner which was kind of nice. It also helped with keeping track of qualifying and ladders. Are we going to do that again this year?

10-08-2020, 12:57 AM	#17
west coast Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rainy Washington Posts: 579 Likes: 4 Liked 131 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Yakima Combo dbl header Wish i could be there but i am on injured reserve again but will be good to go next season if there is one. Sounds like ron will be there to help, i trained him years ago when we had combo's at pacific LOL i predict Cal will win a race if he driving, if not then Todd Haste. __________________ James Boyce 6052 K/SA Stock National record holder 2015,2018,2 times in 2022,2023

10-12-2020, 01:33 AM	#20
Larry Merk Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 207 Likes: 25 Liked 221 Times in 108 Posts	Re: Yakima Combo dbl header Yakima Stock / Super Stock Combo Results We had 15 cars in attendance. The weather forecast probably kept some from attending. 1/8 mile racing caused a few more to stay home. Saturday 10-10-2020 The track announced on Friday that all racing on Saturday would be 1/8 mile. After several hours of rain in the morning, the rain finally stopped and track drying started. And then the wind started blowing - HARD, 20-25 MPH crosswind. We got one qualifying run completed and a massive dust storm blew in which stopped all racing for a short time. There was so much dirt in the air that it was going through air filters. Many do not run an air filter and were concerned about engine damage.The combo racers had a short meeting and voted to stop combo racing for the day. The track manager agreed to roll the Saturday purse over and add it to the Sunday purse. Sunday 10-11-2020 The plan was for 1/4 mile racing on Sunday but the track manager switched to 1/8 mile. Clear skies overnight and a very cold 34 degree morning. Frost on some car windows. Weather forecast was for rain anywhere from 2 to 4 PM. All categories got one time trial / qualifying run and eliminations started. We started round 2 about 2:30 PM. The first 2 pairs of combo cars went down the track and it started to sprinkle a few raindrops. Racing stopped and they called the safety truck at the top end of the rack and he reported no rain. So the next two pair of cars ran completing the round. Those were the last cars down the track as it started to rain. After about 20-30 minutes a drivers meeting was called by the track manager and the race was ended. The four remaining combo racers split the $2,500 track purse. Congrats to Gary Gandee, Ryan Warter, Cal Method, and Joe Sorenson. Thanks to all the racer who attended. __________________ Larry Merk