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Here's the latest update on the event flyer, blown up now to 11"x17" just to fit all of the amazing and tremendous support that companies both large and small, as well as your fellow racers have pulled together to make this event a reality. I've also reorganized the back to make it easier to find what races have which bonuses available.

...and there are still more announcements to come! :D

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You can also download the PDF version at http://looserocker.com/wp-content/up...ationals14.pdf

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Loose Rocker welcomes Comp Cams as the presenting sponsor of the Quick Fuel Quick 32 CIC Shootouts, part of the Auto Meter Northern Class Nationals, the all Stock and Super Stock event coming to National Trail Raceway in Hebron, OH May 2-4, 2014. In addition to helping keep the Quick 32's a FREE entry bonus for our great customers, Comp Cams will also be awarding a total of (5) $100 Gift Certificates, one to each winner of the two Q32's, the $3K NitroPlate S/SS Combo Warmup, as well as the Ultimate Converter Stock and ATI Super Stock $5K main events.

Comp Cams dedication to performance, service, technology, and results makes them the leader in valve train components. They have also been an unwavering supporter of sportsman racing. It's that passion that makes them more than just another company. Learn more at www.compcams.com

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sireen maybe, but no strobe light who can hear it anyway? SO BOBBY I GUESS IF I'M GOING TO BE BOSS HOG,NITRO JOE WILL BE COOTER, BETH, WILL BE A BLONDE DAISY AND YOU'LL BE THE DIPSTICK LOL ;)

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Painless Performance Products lends its support to the Auto Meter Northern Class Nationals, offering a 65%-off Gift Certificate to each winner of a Quick 32, S/SS Combo, or Main Event. Learn more about the leading manufacturer of automotive electrical systems, fuel injection management systems, electrical components and diesel performance products at www.painlesswiring.com

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Will the SS/K and U/SA shootouts be paired on a ladder so the quickest don't run each other first?

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I'll get with Michael, but if I can I'm going to ladder all the class if we can.
Nitro

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Be nice or we will send our politicians over to bankrupt your new state as well!
See you soon buddy!!

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Suits me. Shouldn't be too bad. We can probably rustle up a couple extra hands on deck for that first round to help make that happen. I think it makes sense.

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For anyone that's been hiding under a rock for the last year that didn't realize that Heads-Up runs are an integral part of the Auto Meter Northern Class Nationals, one of our latest sponsors shines a spotlight on that very important part of Class Racing...

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Chad Rhodes from Speed Unlimited of Pensacola is posting a $100 Gift Certificate to the winner of the closest Heads-Up run of the weekend! (any elimination run: Class, Shootout, Main Event, etc.)

Old school speed shops are not extinct! Speed Unlimited of Pensacola can help you find the parts you need at the right prices, whether you're local or on the other side of the country. Call 800-874-9655 to talk to the professionals, and make sure to LIKE them on Facebook... You could win a $50 Gift Certificate! www.facebook.com/SpeedUnlimitedPensacola

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Thanks Michael!! We're thrilled to be a part of the Northern Class Nationals, and the person who wins the closest heads up battle will have definitely worked hard to earn it, and should be rewarded. We're looking forward to the race!

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AUTO METER has stepped up its support even more for the Auto Meter Northern Class Nationals, putting up a new Auto Meter Ultimate DL Tach (#6895) for the Stock and Super Stock Main Event winners - a retail value of $800!

That's just one of many new offerings in the evolution of tachs and data recorders. Read on to learn more...

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Test Less. Guess Less. Spend Less. Win More...with new Ultimate Playback tachometers from Auto Meter!

January 2014, Sycamore, IL - In 1995, Auto Meter revolutionized drag racing with the introduction of the Ultimate Playback tachometer, which featured patented technology allowing the user to record and compare up to 4 passes of engine RPM data at 100 samples per second, providing essential and accessible performance information in the hands of sportsman racers in a familiar and easy to use package.

In 2001, Auto Meter introduced Generation 3 Ultimate II tachometers, adding innovative Tach Facts Software and the ability to record and compare both engine and driveshaft RPM on either the tach itself or a PC.

These critical instruments have helped racers fine tune and diagnose clutch and converter strategies, nail their shift points, and improve their launch consistency for nearly 20 years.

Today, Auto Meter is prepared to shock and awe the drag racing world again with the launch of the next generation of the legendary Ultimate tachometer line.

Meet the Ultimate III and the Ultimate DL, which place the power of more advanced Data Acquistion systems in an affordable, convenient, and compact package.

Ultimate III feature highlights include:
-30% weight reduction over Ultimate II tachometers
-High Accuracy, competition grade air core meter movement capable of matching the most powerful engines. Achieving 0 to 10,000 RPM in a mere 333 milliseconds!
-4 stage shift light control
-Availability in Black or Silver Dial faces of 9k and 11k RPM
-Advanced LED backlighting for improved visibility, reduced electrical system draw, and resistance to vibration and tire shake.
-New and improved ARMS (automatic recording memory start) system for worry free driver operation
-Engine and driveshaft RPM recording at 100 samples per second with up to 60 seconds of available memory
-Playback data right on the tach itself, or easily download it to award winning DataPro analysis software. Yes, the same DataPro software found on professional STACK Motorsports data acquisition systems!
-Onboard tri-axis accelerometer to provide advanced data about vehicle acceleration and launch, working intelligently with DataPro software to pin point not only when, but where particular events occurred on the track!.
-Backed by contingency in NHRA, IHRA, NMCA, and NMRA, a 1 year competition warranty, and Auto Meter's legendary customer service and race support team

More advanced users should consider the Ultimate DL (DataLogger) which adds to your information arsenal by providing connections for, and ability to record Wideband Air/Fuel Ratio and Pressure channel data to the Ultimate III features above, which can help you diagnose fuel delivery issues, improve power tuning, and raise MPH in the traps.

Put simply, Ultimate III and Ultimate DL tachometers from Auto Meter provide all the essential tools needed to dial in your setup minus the complication or expense.

Perhaps the best news of all? Even with all the improvements and new functions, they will actually cost you less than the previous Ultimate models, with a starting price of just $599 for the Ultimate III!

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Patterson Racing is supporting both the SS/K Class Shootout, as well as the Ultimate Converter Stock and ATI Super Stock Main Events! (Patterson Racing decal required for claims.)

SS/K Shootout Contingency: $200 WIN / $100 RU

Main Event Contingency: $200 WIN / $100 RU Bonus to Patterson Racing engine or warehouse customers.

Visit Patterson Racing at www.pattersonracing.com or call 316-775-7771

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May sounds like a long ways away, but in reality, we're barely over two months away from the Auto Meter Northern Class Nationals! Our spectator advertising campaign begins next week. If anyone owns a retail store or shop in the Ohio region that would like to carry some of these discount spectator coupon flyers, please contact me at beard@looserocker.com

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This graphic is posted on the Loose Rocker Facebook page at www.facebook.com/LooseRocker. If you're a social media type, please 'like' and 'share' to help spread the word! Thanks!

Special thanks to Chuck Clark as well as SSRacingPhotos.com for use of photos.

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Good looking flyer, Michael. 10 bucks a day for spectators is much better than I was expecting, for all we'll get in return. Is there a 3 day pass available? Just planning ahead.
Danny Durham

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Regular admission price for Spectators and Crew is $15. We're producing thousands of $5-off discount coupons that will be distributed in various ways. They will be at the Detroit Autorama next week, the Motor City Hot Rod & Drag Racing Expo March 22-23, then later in the JEGS retail stores in Columbus, Grandpa's Garage in Springfield, OH, and more. There will be similar coupons running in the April issue of the PaperMINT coupon circular, reaching 300,000 homes in the Columbus market.

Each spectator flyer will have three $5-Off coupons on it, one for each day. People are more than welcome to pick up multiple flyers for family and friends. (Difference between "Crew" and "Spectator" is that spectators will not have Restricted Area wristbands) There's no particular 'weekend pass' discount. Rather than charge $20/day and then start discounting for 2-day or 3-day passes, we decided to keep it straightforward and simple at $15/day. Crew can purchase their restricted area wristband covering all three days at the gate on Thursday or Friday.

The discount program is intended to reach an outside spectator audience. Whatcha think, can we put 3,000 people/day in the stands? :D

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There is a car on the flyer that looks familiar.

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Looks good Ed!

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The dates for the Detroit Autorama are March 7-9,2014 at Cobo Hall, Detroit...Michael who is distributing the flyers at the show so we all can get one...if i can hook -up with them I will get them put in all the goodie bags...if you want....punch -up autorama.com and then Detroit
to see all the info for the show.

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Dave Szerlag and Luke Bogacki will have them in their booth (Motor City Hot Rod & Drag Racing Expo) This is the booth backdrop, so you know what to look for: (I do much of the design work for their marketing materials)

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Still trying to keep up with Ed Carpenter here... ;)


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When you kick off an event, why not kick it off with a clutch pedal?

Trumble Racing Engines will pay $200/WIN, $100/RU, plus $300 to the #1 Qualifier, all in the SS/K Shootout, one of the featured classes during the heads-up Lucas Oil Class Eliminations to be contested on Friday, May 2.

Thanks once again to SS/K racer Ed Carpenter who has worked tirelessly to put together these sponsorship programs for his class.

For more information on the Auto Meter Northern Class Nationals, visit www.looserocker.com

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Michael, will I be able to race your event with my 64 Hemi car? I have cylinder heads that were NHRA legal until August of 2013, but but now they're declared illegal?
I also have a rebored cam tunnel, Pro stock style transmission, multi-disc clutch, Carbs that are not in the original mounting configuration, digital electronics etc, etc. But all of that is OK with them
I have an illegal 1/4-20 bolt hole.
Me thinks that NHRA has a 1/4-20 issue, I'm hoping you don't.
I need a new place to race because I dont have 20K to fix my 1/4-20 holes.
If I can race with you, I may open up the bottom of all my 1/4-20 bolt holes because it make my car sooooo fast.
If I can't race with you, maybe you can reclassify me as a SS/AH. I think that the AH stands for Any Hole or All Hole or Allowed Holes or some kind of Hole?
I look forward to your answer, unlike some organizations, I know you will give me an answer.
In case this tongue in cheek post doesn't ring with you, be glad your not involved with this nonsense.
Really, I hope this event is successful beyond your wildest dreams and the northern race breed's a southern, eastern, western, mid-southern etc.

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I bet that red CJ runs in the 8's that day.....

nice flyer MB...

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Y'all didn't see this post on Facebook...
Yeeeah, no. :rolleyes:

Yes, I'm glad I'm not involved in nonsense. We try not to get involved in micromanaging things that are the sanctioning bodies' responsibility, even though we don't necessarily agree with every decision they make.

Additional Class Nationals events would run the risk of diluting a "destination event", and a southern or western event would need to be able to draw a significant car count to be viable. Logistics would play a part in an event far outside of our own physical region, and then there's the issue of scheduling. We've daydreamed about a Vegas event some year, but the associated track rental would likely be cost-prohibitive. There's a smaller base to draw from, and they've already got back-to-back National/LODRS events. I've studied up on Bristol or Bowling Green for an October date. (Just talking out loud, don't read too much into it.) Memphis is great, but gets into the car count issue. Just not a high car count per capita ratio in the Midwest. You also have the issue of trying to generate sponsorship for an additional event. If we did a second race, it would probably be several years down the road. Our goal is to do this event to the best of our ability, and then concentrate on how to provide you with a better product in 2015.


Yep, I'm pretty sure I've been blown past by more than one 8-sec CJ in the past year. ;-) Yah, should've put 8 & 9 second or some MPH reference. Quite honestly, the flyer was thrown together last minute and barely made it to the printer in time to make sure they have them for the Detroit Autorama next week. Things are CRAZY here. Glad you like it! Thank Chuck Clark for the pic. If you're not friends with him already, look him up on Facebook. Chuck's got an amazing flair for the pan shot, and has some amazing photo galleries. He'll be among the so-called "amateur" photographers working alongside BME Photography at the event.

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Any plans for event merchandise?,,,, T-shirts, hats, DVDs and so forth? My original USCNs decal still stares at me when I walk up to my tool cabinet,, the T-shirt still looks good even though I don't wear it anymore. Just curious as to what might be available. Maybe "Shootout" items?
Danny Durham

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T-shirts for sure, possibly hats, koozies, decals. Ed Carpenter and Dean Oliver are working on SS/K Shootout shirts. The event will be broadcast live on MotorManiaTV.com, and those Livestream broadcasts are archived so you can watch them anytime. Already on my to-do list to ask Mark Walter about what the possibilities are for DVD copies.

Will do what we can, but the budget's going to be stretched thin as it is after the advertising campaign. We cannot thank all of our event sponsors enough. We literally could not do this without them!

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The question has been asked regarding single car classes in Class Eliminations. As noted on the flyer, there are no "Class Combos". Single cars win Class (provided they've made a legitimate run, i.e., pass tech, fuel check, weight.)

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Could I run ss/k shoot out and go back to ss/L for the eliminator?

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Just like any other race, no changing classes after you've made a run.

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The man that started it all with the original US Class Nationals way back in 2001, Alex Denysenko, along with his wife Beth and son Tony are stepping up to support this year's event. Their business, MoneyMaker Racing will post a non-contingent cash award of $50 to the winner of the SS/K Shootout (or $100 if it's a Ford!), as well as a $50 non-contingent award to the winner of the Stock and Super Stock Main Event Eliminators.

Denysenko, a multi-time IHRA Div. 5 Super Stock champion, with his wealth of knowledge and experience makes all the difference with his customers, going beyond competitive pricing and quick shipping with the R&D knowledge to help customers choose the right parts and setups the first time, and help them understand *why* they're right. Tap into that resource at www.moneymakerracing.net, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoneymakerRacing, or give them a call at 219-861-1214.

While Denysenko has enjoyed great success both on the track and at the shop, it is his brainchild of the US Class Nationals in 2001 that will forever be remembered as the pinnacle in the history of Stock and Super Stock racing. It is for that incredible event and all the work that made it happen that we honor Alex Denysenko at the Auto Meter Northern Class Nationals as our Grand Marshal. (*We are contractually obligated to note that this does make him any relation to Bob or Craig.)

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The classy folks at MoneyMaker Racing have been indispensable in the build of my Mustang. In appreciation for all that they have done, I plan to take some of their Money!! :p

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How about spectator tickets? Pit passes? No way will I be race ready, but we will be visiting relatives in Michigan, and planning to come at least Saturday to watch and hopefully meet a bunch of you.

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"Every ticket is a pit pass" Crew/Spectator tickets are $15/day. $5-off coupon spectator flyers are available this weekend at the Detroit Autorama (see Bogacki & Szerlag's Motor City Hot Rod & Drag Racing Expo booth), then Loose Rocker Promotions will have them at the Motor City Hot Rod & Drag Racing Expo on March 22-23 (www.motorcityraceexpo.com) in Booth #344.

Keep an eye out here for other ways and locations to get discount spectator coupons.

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Mike
Will there be trophies for Class Win?

D

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Yes he has mentioned that before. Every class winner gets a trophy.

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Not expecting any discount coupons way out here in western Washington,,, but it'll be cool to see a stack of them at the check-in counter at the Hebron Red Roof Inn on Thursday evening May 1st,,, or at least let us know where we could pick some up. Just thinking out loud,,, thanks again, Michael.
Danny Durham

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Yes. That's been on the flyer since May of last year. As the sponsor for the Pure Stock classes, you should know that! ;-)
Class trophies will be a 10" Iron Tree, similar to this:

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As we get closer to the event, we've been getting more and more questions, many of which are already answered on the flyer. Check it out at http://looserocker.com/?page_id=27 or download the PDF version so you can zoom in as far as you need to read all the details! http://looserocker.com/wp-content/up...ationals14.pdf

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Hoosier Racing Tire will be posting contingency (product & decal required):

QuickFuel Quick 32's presented by Comp Cams
$100/WIN, $50/RU - Stock Q32
$100/WIN, $50/RU - Super Stock Q32

NitroPlate S/SS Combo Warmup
$200/WIN, $100/RU

Main Events
$300/WIN, $100/RU - Ultimate Converter Stock
$300/WIN, $100/RU - ATI Super Stock

The Hoosier Tire Trailer will be at the track. For advance ordering of tires for the event, contact Hoosier Tire Midwest at (217) 522-1955. For product information, visit www.hoosiertire.com

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YEAH cannot read well with all this SNOW!!

Blinded by the LIGHT !!!:eek:

d

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How about a wet tee shirt contest? As Grand Marshall I get to be a judge :)

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No one wants to see you, Tony, Bob, or Craig in a wet t-shirt.