Auto Meter Northern Class Nationals II

[countrypuppy4865]

Michael, I think Mr. Paul that manages Memphis International Raceway would work with you on an event like this. I would love to see a more centralized location for this event.

[Michael Beard]

Originally Posted by countrypuppy4865

Michael, I think Mr. Paul that manages Memphis International Raceway would work with you on an event like this. I would love to see a more centralized location for this event.

I appreciate that, but we need a substantial car count to cover the strong payouts and all of the extras we do. We are currently in a fairly central location per capita. We'll have to see how we do this year and next with different schedules within this strong draw area. I like Memphis, but unfortunately, even in its NHRA National Event days, they did not drawn the cars necessary to support this kind of event. It would take a serious commitment from the racers.

[countrypuppy4865]

Originally Posted by Michael Beard

I appreciate that, but we need a substantial car count to cover the strong payouts and all of the extras we do. We are currently in a fairly central location per capita. We'll have to see how we do this year and next with different schedules within this strong draw area. I like Memphis, but unfortunately, even in its NHRA National Event days, they did not drawn the cars necessary to support this kind of event. It would take a serious commitment from the racers.

I understand. Bowling Green would be a nice place to have it too.

[Michael Beard]

Originally Posted by countrypuppy4865

I understand. Bowling Green would be a nice place to have it too.

Looked into it last year. Prohibitively expensive.

[Chris1529]

IHRA Cars are shunned at Bowling Green for their other S/SS combo races.
No reason to go where you are aren't welcomed especially when you are the paying customer.

[Michael Beard]

Originally Posted by Chris1529

IHRA Cars are shunned at Bowling Green for their other S/SS combo races.
No reason to go where you are aren't welcomed especially when you are the paying customer.

That is irrelevant to an independent event put on by an outside promoter. We set the class rules. Our concerns are location, facility and staff, scheduling, weather, and cost.

[Chris1529]

...I know its really not...just pointing out a fact.
I am pretty sure your events will be successful most any where you would decide to have one.

[Michael Beard]

We are just over two weeks away! Here's something to get your blood pumping, from last year's race courtesy of our videographer, Rob Jackson of RobzNeed4Speed Videos:

[Chris1529]

How late are the gates open on Friday night?

[Michael Beard]

Originally Posted by chris1529

how late are the gates open on friday night?

11pm