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I do have a few 3Xs or what they call "lumberjack" sizes. I will set one aside for you if you like. Jim

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Jim

Set aside a 3x for me.

Hammer (florida lumberjack)

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Hello racers. Here is the final version of the supporter shirt. I took the stripe off the front of the supporter shirt and left the oval as shown. The back is the same as before.

Here is the deal on the shirts. As I stated, my goal is to support the process and provide the competitors with a shirt free for participation and to provide the winner with multiple shirts. I try to gather donations for the remainder to offset the cost of the shirts. This year, I put a few more $$$ out to try and also be able to contribute some more $$$ to the winner. I ordered a few 3 xs but I also ordered

2 doz XXL, 3 doz XL and 2 Doz Large shirts. These are limited edition shirts.

I see many requests and I thank you for that. Here is what I am asking:

If you would like me to send you a shirt, please e mail me at jimschaechter@earthlink.net to lock in your order.

It is real easy, you can just send me your order and address. I will send you my contact info and will send the shirts to you. I cannot guarantee that they will arrive prior to Indy.

If you are going to Indy, I will have the shirts with me so that is not a problem. All that I ask is that you e mail me and confirm what you want me to reserve for you. ( I will run out)

The donation per shirt is $15.00 each plus shipping or just $15.00 each if you pick them up in person.

Thanks for your support! Jim.


http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...orterfront.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...2shirt2010.jpg

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Time to start getting you all in the right mood. I was looking around for A stick Videos.

Here are a few good ones:


http://s459.photobucket.com/albums/q...WheelStand.flv
courtesy Alex Owens on this one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIYM5-quO2k
Ralph Porpora

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDq6dKTFUcw
Gipson/Schaechter

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MniyyOL9s4g
Kevin Helms

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh38wFn1axE
Brett McFarland

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Maybe a couple other Killer East Coasters will come? That would be awesome! Still 10 spots left at Indy! Maybe Steve Ficacci and Dave Casey can car pool!


Who could forget these videos?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWb8iQppSlY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyksW...eature=related

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Getting Ready for A stick. Bob Gipson's Corvette Makeover from F stick to A stick.

Got a lot done today. 327 to 396!

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...10/Astick9.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...10/Astick8.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...10/Astick6.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...10/astick2.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...10/Astick1.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...10/Astick4.jpg


Hoping to Test Bob Gipson's Corvette Next weekend at the Heartland Stock Superstock Race at Cordova next Saturday. Getting closer!

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Have to see how it runs. I have been having serious thoughts about buying that Corvette. Im just a little leary about running a stick car but Ive always been a Corvette lover. I have 2 for the street so maybe one for the track????? Its called the "Last Hurrah".

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Terry, if racing a Corvette again is on your bucket list, there is no more fun out there than this one. The automatic stuff does not compare and I would say anymore, not cheaper than a stick. Not to say that racing an auto is not fun, I have raced both and I say for me, the fun factor is way higher in a stick.

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Yes,,,,One more race (stocker) car IS on my "Bucket List" . The last stick car I raced was my 1969 Corvette 350/300 back in the stone age and all after that were automatics. Muncie trans and 7 inch tires. Never broke anything until 1972 when NHRA put all of the Jr. stocks into S/S. Then I broke everthing except the sterring wheel. Up graded parts are much better in todays racing. Have to think hard about it as once the $$$$ is gone then its gone and Im retired (retarded?) now. I hope I need to send YOU GUYS the win check this time around. Good luck.

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I saw a pix of Adkins at Cecil County this weekend in B/S on the posting from the points race.

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Thanks, I noticed on DRC that he was there.

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Interesting entry popped up. John Calvert! Hmmm.

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I noticed him on the entry list on Sat. 8/21; if he techs as an A/S, as opposed to AA/S, he will be a very interesting addition to the A Stick Challenge.

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How about Jimmie Ronzello running A/S instead of AA/S?

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You know A/S run offs are going to be a joke this year with the DP's and the Blown Ford Mustangs in the mix.

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x2

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Now don't get your undies in a bunch Terry. I doubt if a stick DP exists at all. The only one I saw switched to an auto trans. The entry list is somewhat varible and nothing is certain until tech. However, I do know Ronzello is NOT running A/Stick. Not sure of Skillman, but if he wants to actually take on a challenge, AA and Daddy Warbucks is the race for him along with the other CJ sticks. Skillman has run AA all year.

I did see Iacono enter A stick which would be cool. I did also get confirmation that Calvert is in A with his Thunderbolt.

I am running Bob Gipson's 65 Vette. Now, I don't favor odds for myself as a class winner, but I am going to hang it all out and make sure that anyone, I race has to get around me to win. That is what we do. It is what makes this deal fun.

Terry, I won class and the race in 2000 running a N stick 65 Chevelle that Bob Gipson owned. I lived in a pop up camper in a rusty truck all week in a sea of toter homes. If I had the can't do attitude, I wouldn't have entered. I would have stayed home.

Let's just get our Sh#$@! ready and go race. Let's have some fun with some of the most diverse and exciting cars out there. Big Block Camaros, Corvettes, Old School 65 Hemi, Thunderbolt, BB Mustangs, you name it.

And Junior, You need an "F in" time out. LOL.

It's INDY DAMMIT Let's race! Call me crazy, but I would rather go at it with the best and go down swinging then weasal around for a single. When we are done we can all go have a beer and lie about the light we should have had and the horsepower the dyno said we had. LOL.

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LOL, Jim that was just for you! I just could'nt resist! LOL

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Just trying to "STIR" up the troops.......lol.

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Due to the AHFS horsepower adjustments, the '08 stick CJs can only run AA/S. The coupe has a factor of 7.22, and the convertible, like Jimmy's, has a factor of 7.41. AA/S is 7.50 - 7.99, so they are allowed to move down to AA/S.
The '10 CJs can still run in A/S, so Skillman can if he wants to.

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Jim, sounds like I'll be at Indy Thursday to watch class. Don't tear up that clutch foot or anything stoopid before then or I might volunteer myself :D

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Glad you could take a break and come on over. Is Larry coming with?

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I just heard Calvert went 10.16 at Bowling Green!

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is that all????

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I just got a txt that Calvert ran a 10.19 1st round of qualifying today.

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6 A stick Cars at BG! 5 of which are entered at Indy!

Looks pretty likely that we will have 8 cars entered for the A stick Challenge!

We have some very nice Support from Racers and company sponsors alike. I have updated the list on the very first post.

If you wonder about sponsors/racers and what they bring to the table for us (The sportsman), go back and read the list I can't thank you all enough!

The A stick Racers will be duking it out for nice nice Schwag. Thanks to all the support! It should be quite a show at Indy.

Who says Class doesn't count? Thanks again to Kenny Miele for the Class Racer Support There would not be any way to gather this kind of support without ClassRacer.com!

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Hey Jim, you need to lobby the NHRA to get the index fixed to where it does'nt penalize a person a full tenth just for running A over B!!!! When a person might be on the bubble of getting in, this will make a diff! I think this would get more of the B stick drivers to come and play AND make a better show for all!

IMO!!!

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Well put. That is why I decided to stay in B. Didn't want to take that chance. Hard to tell what the bump is going to be with the index changes.

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I sure hope someone is going to get all this on video,,,,it should be an awesome show.
Danny Durham

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GOOD LUCK to ALL of the A/S Challenge racers at Indy this weekend. Even to the late model car racers.....LOL.

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I brought my video camera for tomorrow but its pretty cheap.
If anyone has something better to use there just give me a call.
785-979-9432

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Stock Eliminator Qualifying, Session #2

56 701 A/S John Calvert, Lancaster CA, '64 Fairlane 10.097 10.95 -0.853
126 18 A/S Ralph Porpora, Poughkeepsie NY, '69 Camaro 10.224 10.95 -0.726
146 3602 A/S Jason McCormack, Oxford MI, '66 Belvedere 10.270 10.95 -0.680
147 333 A/S Brett McFarland, Manchester OH, '68 Camaro 10.273 10.95 -0.677
168 3163 A/S Jim Schaechter, St. Charles IL, '65 Corvet 10.513 10.95 -0.437

Looks like John is #1 so far.

Re: A stick Challenge 2010- INDY
 

Looks like it will be a good "challenge" , good luck to all today.My guess is that a few went to "B" because they were worried about qualifying, and liked the B index better. Have fun, I am sure wishing I could've joined you

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James...dont forget to PM me the winners address so I can mail him a check and congratulate him. I will need Jasons also for the runner up.

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Car#-Driver(Opp'nt)-RT-----ET---Speed-----Car#-Driver(Opp'nt)-RT----ET---Speed
3602 Jason McCormack 701 John Calvert
C3 0.048 10.185 129.58 ****WINNER**** 0.055 10.146 130.94
A/S Index: 10.95 (+/-): -0.765 A/S Index: 10.95 (+/-): -0.804
Prior rounds:
Qualified: #106 10.164 130.56 #69 10.097 131.96

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http://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCPh...13545#indextop

A/S Class Final

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That picture is awesome. That is what class racing is all about.

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X 2.......Love those old muscle cars !

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Gotta Love that Blair Patrick Power !!!!!!!!!!

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Good job, John!