Class Racer Nationals

Ken Miele · 01-05-2023, 08:25 AM

Hey guys,

Many of you may be wondering about a Class Racer National for 2023. Unfortunately there will be no Class Racer Nationals for 2023. There are many reason for not having a race this year, but most of them could have been worked out.

The main reason for not having the race, low car count. Its hard to bring sponsors in when racers will not show up. How do I go to companies asking for money and product knowing most racer don't care about the smaller racing venues.

I learned a hard lesson putting on the Class Racer Nationals. As the old saying goes "you can lead horses to water but you can't make them drink". It did not matter how much money or product there was, racers want to run NHRA, its just that simple. I'm not singling anyone out, I'm as guilty as the rest. The only issue I have is when racers complain about NHRA and they way they are treated... but when options are out there, most are not interested.

I do want to thank the racers that supported the Class Racer Nationals for the last 3 season, it was a humbling experience to see you guys show up year after year, along with the many kind words... THANKS SO MUCH!

Billy Nees · 01-05-2023, 09:41 AM

Sad to see Ken. But understandable.

richie 2 · 01-05-2023, 10:09 AM

thankyou ken for all your efforts.

KennyAnderson · 01-05-2023, 10:53 AM

Sad news. I hope you bring it back one day Ken as it's a bucket list race for us but I completely understand. I have wanted to attend in past years but timing and the tow from South Florida just made it impossible. Retirement in 12 months and towing from NC??? Now we are talking!!

I agree with all your points. I was shocked that the Butner/Line/Connely race wasn't attended better. Same with the Bohannon race. It still shocks me how many S/SS guys load up and leave a LODRS race Sunday morning when there is a Natty Open race going on. Fickle bunch we are!

Dave Turner · 01-05-2023, 12:34 PM

Ken, even a dead horse deserves a break, so I will just say this; I'm proud to say that I was there last year, and I hope that we may see something similar offered sometime down the road(or up the mountain).
It was a blast - Thank you for making some history for class racing!!

MR DERBY CITY · 01-05-2023, 12:57 PM

The late Alex Denysenko, Michael Beard, James ‘Bo’ Butner,Jason Line, Dave Connolly, and now Kenny Miele. Anyone care to tell me what these 6 long time racers have in common?

Keith 944 · 01-05-2023, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

The late Alex Denysenko, Michael Beard, James ‘Bo’ Butner,Jason Line, Dave Connolly, and now Kenny Miele. Anyone care to tell me what these 6 long time racers have in common?

All tried, low car counts sad….

442OLDS · 01-05-2023, 01:10 PM

Alex Denysenko had 187 Stock Eliminator cars line up for Round 1 in Byron.

rboyle · 01-05-2023, 01:13 PM

Thank you for your efforts. Sorry I missed the last 2 years some for health some for scheduling issues. It looked like you ran a great program.
Unfortunately it looks like most of these races are under attended. Butner's, Bohanon's and now yours all had car count issues.

Tabitha Draughon · 01-05-2023, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Miele

Hey guys,

Many of you may be wondering about a Class Racer National for 2023. Unfortunately there will be no Class Racer Nationals for 2023. There are many reason for not having a race this year, but most of them could have been worked out.

The main reason for not having the race, low car count. Its hard to bring sponsors in when racers will not show up. How do I go to companies asking for money and product knowing most racer don't care about the smaller racing venues.

I learned a hard lesson putting on the Class Racer Nationals. As the old saying goes "you can lead horses to water but you can't make them drink". It did not matter how much money or product there was, racers want to run NHRA, its just that simple. I'm not singling anyone out, I'm as guilty as the rest. The only issue I have is when racers complain about NHRA and they way they are treated... but when options are out there, most are not interested.

I do want to thank the racers that supported the Class Racer Nationals for the last 3 season, it was a humbling experience to see you guys show up year after year, along with the many kind words... THANKS SO MUCH!

Ken, give me a call when you have time to talk 910-591-6188.

01-05-2023, 08:25 AM	#1
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,859 Likes: 453 Liked 16,491 Times in 1,520 Posts	Class Racer Nationals Hey guys, Many of you may be wondering about a Class Racer National for 2023. Unfortunately there will be no Class Racer Nationals for 2023. There are many reason for not having a race this year, but most of them could have been worked out. The main reason for not having the race, low car count. Its hard to bring sponsors in when racers will not show up. How do I go to companies asking for money and product knowing most racer don't care about the smaller racing venues. I learned a hard lesson putting on the Class Racer Nationals. As the old saying goes "you can lead horses to water but you can't make them drink". It did not matter how much money or product there was, racers want to run NHRA, its just that simple. I'm not singling anyone out, I'm as guilty as the rest. The only issue I have is when racers complain about NHRA and they way they are treated... but when options are out there, most are not interested. I do want to thank the racers that supported the Class Racer Nationals for the last 3 season, it was a humbling experience to see you guys show up year after year, along with the many kind words... THANKS SO MUCH!

01-05-2023, 09:41 AM	#2
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,484 Likes: 3,581 Liked 7,673 Times in 1,729 Posts	Re: Class Racer Nationals Sad to see Ken. But understandable. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

01-05-2023, 10:09 AM	#3
richie 2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 967 Likes: 419 Liked 200 Times in 91 Posts	Re: Class Racer Nationals thankyou ken for all your efforts.

01-05-2023, 10:53 AM	#4
KennyAnderson Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 289 Likes: 38 Liked 354 Times in 118 Posts	Re: Class Racer Nationals Sad news. I hope you bring it back one day Ken as it's a bucket list race for us but I completely understand. I have wanted to attend in past years but timing and the tow from South Florida just made it impossible. Retirement in 12 months and towing from NC??? Now we are talking!! I agree with all your points. I was shocked that the Butner/Line/Connely race wasn't attended better. Same with the Bohannon race. It still shocks me how many S/SS guys load up and leave a LODRS race Sunday morning when there is a Natty Open race going on. Fickle bunch we are!

01-05-2023, 12:34 PM	#5
Dave Turner VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Schomberg, ON, Canada Posts: 1,222 Likes: 1,606 Liked 364 Times in 138 Posts	Re: Class Racer Nationals Ken, even a dead horse deserves a break, so I will just say this; I'm proud to say that I was there last year, and I hope that we may see something similar offered sometime down the road(or up the mountain). It was a blast - Thank you for making some history for class racing!! __________________ Dave Turner SS/GT #1153

01-05-2023, 12:57 PM	#6
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,624 Likes: 1,077 Liked 7,860 Times in 1,508 Posts	Re: Class Racer Nationals The late Alex Denysenko, Michael Beard, James ‘Bo’ Butner,Jason Line, Dave Connolly, and now Kenny Miele. Anyone care to tell me what these 6 long time racers have in common? Last edited by MR DERBY CITY; 01-05-2023 at 01:01 PM.

01-05-2023, 01:10 PM	#8
442OLDS VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elgin,IL Posts: 1,339 Likes: 5 Liked 282 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Class Racer Nationals Alex Denysenko had 187 Stock Eliminator cars line up for Round 1 in Byron.

01-05-2023, 01:13 PM	#9
rboyle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 604 Likes: 1,454 Liked 586 Times in 162 Posts	Re: Class Racer Nationals Thank you for your efforts. Sorry I missed the last 2 years some for health some for scheduling issues. It looked like you ran a great program. Unfortunately it looks like most of these races are under attended. Butner's, Bohanon's and now yours all had car count issues.