Class Racer Nationals

Keith 944 · 01-05-2023, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

Keith, I for one really appreciate your input on the CR forum. Unfortunately, you have submitted an incorrect answer.

Thanks, and sorry it was just a guess, I think what Alex accomplished was down right amazing. Care to answer your quiz now?
I am sorry to see Ken’s efforts not working out. Rob keister does a lot on the .90 side and I have unfortunately seen the same things happen to his big promotions as well, I even wore the events big decal on the car and walked up and down the lanes handing out flyers at all the IHRA races to try to get them to show. Again, my apologies and sorry to here this not happening

Alan Roehrich · 01-05-2023, 09:55 PM

It truly is sad that these races either get no support, or the support dies off after 1-2 events.

I'd really like to know why they're not supported. It would be interesting to see the reasons from the people who don't go. Maybe we could figure out how to change things. I mean, why can't we have the Stock and Super Stock equivalent of a "spring fling" in 3-4 regions every year? Is a "Wally" really the only thing that matters to that many of you?

We've been parked for an extended period of time. We don't even really live in the same state right now. It's actually the home track races, and races like Ken's that interest us the most, and where we intend to go if we are able to return this year. The distance and the economy are just huge for us, it's kept us from racing. I'll be brutally honest, having a potentially fatal disease and hopefully beating it is the biggest reason that I am pushing for us to return. And, honestly, from a financial standpoint, for two guys approaching retirement, coming back at all is probably as stupid a move as there is, financially. But I'd like to live a little.

MR DERBY CITY · 01-05-2023, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

It truly is sad that these races either get no support, or the support dies off after 1-2 events.

I'd really like to know why they're not supported. It would be interesting to see the reasons from the people who don't go. Maybe we could figure out how to change things. I mean, why can't we have the Stock and Super Stock equivalent of a "spring fling" in 3-4 regions every year? Is a "Wally" really the only thing that matters to that many of you?

We've been parked for an extended period of time. We don't even really live in the same state right now. It's actually the home track races, and races like Ken's that interest us the most, and where we intend to go if we are able to return this year. The distance and the economy are just huge for us, it's kept us from racing. I'll be brutally honest, having a potentially fatal disease and hopefully beating it is the biggest reason that I am pushing for us to return. And, honestly, from a financial standpoint, for two guys approaching retirement, coming back at all is probably as stupid a move as there is, financially. But I'd like to live a little.

You can’t put a price on a good time !!!!

Alan Roehrich · 01-05-2023, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

You can’t put a price on a good time !!!!

Yeah, but being homeless, and living in a stocker isn't a great retirement plan, either. You've met my wife..... The current one.

GTS340 · 01-05-2023, 11:57 PM

I surely enjoy watching the CRN races. The races are regional so it is mostly the same folks getting all the attention. I guess after paying membership fees and number fees. You put your focus there first. I'm a division 7 racer now but long ago division 1 was home. A lot more places to race. I do remember the racing season came late and ended early with a rain cloud hanging around. Possibly try later in the year when some are not chasing points.

Paul Haszlauer
79 C/SA

Larry Hill · 01-06-2023, 08:13 AM

Ken and Tim thanks for trying to get a tradition started!!

John W. 1711 · 01-08-2023, 03:11 PM

Sorry to hear this. It's a shame more racers did not participate in these events. The sponsors, organizers, and the owners and employees of Numidia Dragway deserve our thanks. I had a great time at the Class Racer Nationals. Thanks again for all the hard work. Maybe we can try again in the future.

01-05-2023, 09:55 PM	#2
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,105 Likes: 1,561 Liked 1,786 Times in 408 Posts	Re: Class Racer Nationals It truly is sad that these races either get no support, or the support dies off after 1-2 events. I'd really like to know why they're not supported. It would be interesting to see the reasons from the people who don't go. Maybe we could figure out how to change things. I mean, why can't we have the Stock and Super Stock equivalent of a "spring fling" in 3-4 regions every year? Is a "Wally" really the only thing that matters to that many of you? We've been parked for an extended period of time. We don't even really live in the same state right now. It's actually the home track races, and races like Ken's that interest us the most, and where we intend to go if we are able to return this year. The distance and the economy are just huge for us, it's kept us from racing. I'll be brutally honest, having a potentially fatal disease and hopefully beating it is the biggest reason that I am pushing for us to return. And, honestly, from a financial standpoint, for two guys approaching retirement, coming back at all is probably as stupid a move as there is, financially. But I'd like to live a little. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

01-05-2023, 11:57 PM	#5
GTS340 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 865 Likes: 265 Liked 1,333 Times in 406 Posts	Re: Class Racer Nationals I surely enjoy watching the CRN races. The races are regional so it is mostly the same folks getting all the attention. I guess after paying membership fees and number fees. You put your focus there first. I'm a division 7 racer now but long ago division 1 was home. A lot more places to race. I do remember the racing season came late and ended early with a rain cloud hanging around. Possibly try later in the year when some are not chasing points. Paul Haszlauer 79 C/SA

01-06-2023, 08:13 AM	#6
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,629 Likes: 1,919 Liked 10,680 Times in 2,222 Posts	Re: Class Racer Nationals Ken and Tim thanks for trying to get a tradition started!! __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

01-08-2023, 03:11 PM	#7
John W. 1711 Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 221 Likes: 1,599 Liked 338 Times in 108 Posts	Re: Class Racer Nationals Sorry to hear this. It's a shame more racers did not participate in these events. The sponsors, organizers, and the owners and employees of Numidia Dragway deserve our thanks. I had a great time at the Class Racer Nationals. Thanks again for all the hard work. Maybe we can try again in the future.