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I 100% appreciate all that Ken does! But blaming racers for not showing isn't the answer.

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Originally Posted by SBillinson (Post 664756)

I didn't see where anyone was asked to explain himself. I offered an explanation since Ken works his backside off to give class racers a place to race and feel valued.

Everyone seems to complain ad infinitum about NHRA's treatment of class racers and the lack of payout. Ken did something about it, and has for several years. What's his reward? Look at the car count today. Beside Ken and other's commitment, what about the sponsors?

I gave my explanation upon free will. My only thought was about how much time and effort he continues to put into providing a fun, competitive event, and I didn't show up. It was the least I could do.

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Originally Posted by 4284spd (Post 664759)

I 100% appreciate all that Ken does! But blaming racers for not showing isn't the answer.

So to get this straight Ken has not said anything about anyone not showing up but I did make a comment about not understanding why anyone would not support this race and since it's my thread and there's this thing called the First Amendment I don't have a problem expressing my opinion. As I said we'll make the best of it and move on and that's what has happened so far. So just so we're clear Ken has been nothing but positive about it.

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Bobby Fazio doing his thing interviewing the Terminator Peter Biondo.

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Good morning everyone it's day 2 here at Numidia for the Classracer Nationals. We've had the best I can't thank Ken and Tim and the entire crew here for putting on such a fun event. We saw some great racing yesterday and I'm sure today will be no different.
Yesterday Alli Doll got the big check and the trifecta as well. She took out Shane Oakes, Bubba and myself in just about the order we were parked in. Talk about killing the Portatree she goes .004 on Shane and then she's .005 against me next round. All that means is that she will carry the $500 bounty today sponsored by Oakes Landscaping so hang around to see who will collect that money or will it carry over until next year.

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Today's LIVE STREAM is set up by the track and can be found here! I'm not there today. I and Warren Evans will try to help them get it squared away.

https://youtu.be/dWC6_VTGHJ8

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Lined up for the Testo Qualifying race.

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I just want to thank Oakes Landscaping for the $500 bounty money! I appreciate the sponsorship and the girls will spend it at Hershey Park lol!

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Well Bubba ended my weekend in round 3 in a class race and we've had a blast this weekend. I'll be hanging around till the end so hopefully will have some winner's circle pictures here shortly.

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Congrats to Dean Mowery for winning day 2 over Eric Campolito. Nice going Dean!

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Dean Mallory takes the win over Eric Campolito

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Congrats to all the winners !!!!!!!!!

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Congratulations to all the finalists.
Has someone posted a car count?
Thanks to Ken and his team for their unconditional support for this sport that we all love.

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Originally Posted by Frank Castros (Post 664789)

Congratulations to all the finalists.
Has someone posted a car count?
Thanks to Ken and his team for their unconditional support for this sport that we all love.

Yesterday they had: 39 Stockers. 23 Super Stockers.
Today they had: 33 Stockers. 18 Super Stockers

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If anyone happens to know a good diesel mechanic that knows Cat stuff in the area of Hershey let me know. My generator crapped out after we left Numidia and I really don't want to call the Cat dealer but there is one not too far from here it may be my only option.

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Just found a few random pictures that I want to post. Also thanks to Dan Grippo for the awesome pictures it's much appreciated.

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Think we should all give Ken & Tim a big thanks for putting on this event. Thanks to all the sponsors who helped them out because it's because of them they were able to do what they could do for the racers. We know it's tough out there right now and even tougher being a promoter. We are the first ones to get the *** next to an event when someone is making a schedule in the beginning of the year because we know what comes first in people's minds.

I know I have said some things in the past but, Ken & I had a long chat up on the hill at Numidia when I was doing contingency at the D1 race about being a promoter. I joked that all of us should try to get together a write a book about "How to get cars to Numidia" because I wish we knew what the formula was. I can say that Numidia's schedule was pretty jammed packed this year with lots of Big $$$ bracket races (Mutt & Jeff, Harrington, Numidia 150, FRBR) so it was tough to find a good date. I even tried to get the .90 cars up there for a series race around the Divisional and all weekends were booked, which is great for Bob, Vinny & Family. They have put a lot of effort into that place to make it what it is today. Maybe if they do the double again for D1 in 2023 (Wed to Sun), try to grab the weekend before, I know I have encountered from talking to people are that people are skeptical about leaving their stuff at any track for 2 weeks in case of weather hitting and the race being cancelled...I'm sure a few are still trying to recover from Columbus being nixed and now having to find an alternative race if they are chasing points.

Either way Ken & Tim, great job on doing what you did. Ever want to include the .90 cars down the road to give everyone a breather in between, let me know...we park on the other side and stay out of everyone's hair but, I know you want to try to keep it to Stk & SS type cars..

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James, thanks so much for the reports. I hope you got your generator fixed.

Hey guys, some final thoughts on the 3rd annual Class Racer Nationals. I do appreciate the kinds words, but without my partner Tim Fletcher, it would not be possible to put this race on. That also goes for our staff... without them there is no CRN. So anytime you thank me, please have a kind word for them too.

As I'm thanking my partner and staff, I also have to thank the racers. It was a warm weekend, but from all the feedback I received from racers and from their crews... all were having a blast. I greeted everyone who came through the gate. Everyone was so nice and so happy to be a part of this race. I was so humbled with kind words and support. With all the negative crap in the country, it was so nice to see everyone just happy to be racing, enjoying each others company, it really does humble you.

Moving on to thanking people... sponsor's that are willing to support sportsman racing. We don't have the companies supporting us like we did in the past, but I have to say the sponsors that came on board for the Class Racer Nationals are there for us. Our title sponsor Micro Strategies, associated sponsor Testo really made this race happen. So when you need something for your race program consider the companies that support us. $5800 in cash and $5000 in product was given away, that's beside the purse and round money, a win for everyone.

PC Richard.com
Gold Rus Trailers
Weldon Performance
ATI
Biondo Racing Products
Holley
Jegs
Mahle
Weldon Performance
Port-A -Tree
California Car Covers
IRC
Dan Fletcher Trailer Sales
Sepanek Racing Transmissions

And then there's the racers that support us with there businesses because of the passion they have for Stock and Super Stock.
Oakes Landscaping
Gutters By Design
Thomas Dairy Queen
SDS
Finish Line Mobile Detailing

I didn't want to make this a a promotion thread, but I had to thank everyone. Its not easy to put these races on without there support... I'm not complaining. I'm grateful I have the opportunity to be apart this. A special thanks to Numidia Dragway... the DiMino family and their staff... a great facility and a great play to race.

Class Racer Nationals was a success, and for those who could not make the race I understand the reasons why these types of races may not work for your program. The Walley is important... I get it, the NHRA experience... I get it, the grade points, the points structure... I get it all. There are so many types of races for us Stock and Super Stockers to choose... Nationals, Divisions, Associations. Its seems like there is a race almost every weekend.

All of us have to decide what's important for our own race program. The Class Racer Nationals was just another option in a crowded race schedule. I wish more of you could have experienced it, I know you would have had a great time... but I do I understand guys. I just wanted to put a race on that catered to Stock and Super Stock. To give you all the respect you deserve, and treat all the races like they were the stars. To give you guys a good payday, lots of giveaways and with cool ways to win cash and products... and just giving stuff away at random. Its an experience that we don't get from NHRA. I'm not bashing NHRA or anyone here. I get it, I'm an NHRA racer too and a like to race NHRA. I just think we deserve a little more from NHRA... not a lot, just throw us a bone once in awhile. This is why the Class Racer Nationals came about, to give us a little more.

As far as the future for the Class Racer Nationals... that's up to you all. If you support us I will get the sponsors. If a good pay day, cash and giveaway's its not what you want, we do understand... there is a lot of races to choose from... please let us know whats important to you. We would love to here your feedback. Are these type of races viable? or is NHRA the only game in town?

Thanks everyone for your support, I'm humbled by you all.

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Thanks for all of your effort to put on a great race for Stock and Super stock. Maybe try to move the race to a different track more centralized. Numidia is way up in the NE corner. Now that you live in NC maybe try Galot or Reynolds. Lots of racers with in 500 miles of those two tracks. Atlanta would have been a perfect location but we all know that is gone.
No way I can go to Numidia. 1000 mile tow for me but I would do 500 miles for sure.

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Congratulations to all finalists. Thanks to all the employees, Ken, the Fletcher family, and all that supported this weekend. Had a great time. See you next year.

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Had a great time racing the old firebird. Even though the car count wasn't there, Tim Fletcher, Kenny and the gang did a great job putting the event on. Had a blast.

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Originally Posted by Mike Pearson (Post 664824)

There were 160+ stock/super stockers at the Numidia divisional 2 weeks ago. I would say it’s a pretty central location for most D1 racers and even some D3 racers. Only about 1/3 of that number showed up. Can you even win 5k at a National event these days?

Great race, no sitting around, low entry fee, large payout & giveaways.
Hopefully Ken and Tim keep this thing going next year.

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Originally Posted by kjclark887 (Post 664837)

That was a great turn out for the divisional for sure. Typically the non NHRA races need to be centrally located to draw from many divisions. My bet is there were almost no racers from north of the track that came down. Just throwing out some ideas to keep it going. The Carolina stock super stock assn gets 30-40 cars at their races. Move it to Galot and add those numbers to the field that was there last weekend and you have a pretty good car count. Galot is still a long tow for me but I might opt to make the trip.
Fuel costs and inflation are gobbling up disposable income is down too.

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Thanks Dan Grippo for the photos.

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Two of us from Canada this year...I'm gonna stick my long neck out there and predict triple that number the next time. It's the only way that I know to prove that this is a GREAT deal and well worth the tow from "up here". :)