Re: Maple Grove 50th Anniversary Stk / SS Series
 

I wish Marty and the Maple Grove staff the best of luck with getting a race or some races scheduled. It is about 6 hours from me, but I will try to come to at least one if time and money permit. I haven't raced at the Grove since June 2000 at one of their last track run all Ford Weekends. Really like the place.

Re: Maple Grove 50th Anniversary Stk / SS Series
 

I think this is a great idea. I love racing NHRA events but I have to admit I'm getting really tired of them too. Having to take two to three days off work to attend a points meet is getting old. With S/ST, S/G, S/C, Stock, S/S, T/S, T/D, Comp, TAF, TAD, there is just waaaay too many classes. Not to sound selfish but I could care less about some of these classes. And I'm sure they feel the same way.They really need to be separate events such as these. Its nothing personal against anybody, its mainly because it can't all be done in one weekend.

The main reason why I've always supported NHRA is because they were the only show in town that means anything when it comes to heads-up racing and setting records. Well guess what, that is the first thing they take away from us when the schedule is tight. Lately you're lucky if you get 2 runs for a record. And class racing, what a joke. Every time I have entered Top Stock is was cancelled. And how many times has class been cancelled at Nat'l events in the past 5 years. I understand they can't control the weather and blah, blah, blah, but it's simply because there is too many cars.

From an NHRA Stock/Super Stock racers point of view, if they keep cutting back on record runs and heads-up racing, why bother going? I'd rather go to a one day event, or better yet, a two day double race weekend without 10 classes involved to drag it out for four days and put a dial on the window. And don't even get me started on the parking situations, we all know where they park Stock and SS.

I'm in, where do I sign up?

Re: Maple Grove 50th Anniversary Stk / SS Series
 

I'm there!

Re: Maple Grove 50th Anniversary Stk / SS Series
 

I'm in for a two day sat/sunday race.......too far and too expensive to truck down just for one day for me....even though I love racing at the Grove.

Re: Maple Grove 50th Anniversary Stk / SS Series
 

I agree - I also think a one weekend scenario would give the whole concept a much better chance of being an overall success......... i.e. a good turn out.

Re: Maple Grove 50th Anniversary Stk / SS Series
 

Maple Grove 50th Anniversary Stk / SS Series

Lex has worked things out with Dave Ley and his group and all SS and Stk racers are invited to a four race series at the Grove for 2012. The series is 4 races in two weekends. May 19- 20 and August 11 – 12. We’ll go to work on a points fund for the deal, hopefully we can raised at least $3,000.

We will use the same points structure we utilize for the Money ET cars.

$1000 win

$400 runner up

$200 semis

$100 ¼ finals



Car and Driver entry $75.00 per day, weekend $140.00

Crew $15.00 per day

Kids under 12 Free



Driver cost to enter the points system: $25.00

Re: Maple Grove 50th Anniversary Stk / SS Series
 

Marty is there a dead line to sign up for the points for this race series , or just show up at tech in the morning with cash ? Do you know what time will the gate close for parking on friday night for both events . Ken

Re: Maple Grove 50th Anniversary Stk / SS Series
 

You need to sign up for the points system before you race that day. I know that's how Maple Grove works their weekly points program for the Money Trail.
As far as the gates on Friday, I will talk to Lex and let you know.
Thanks for asking

Re: Maple Grove 50th Anniversary Stk / SS Series
 

I think these races are a great idea. It gives all of us a alternate venu, & I want to thank Dave, Brian, & all the track opperators for keeping stk. & ss racing viable, & affordable. If i can make one, or all of the races, I will be there!!! Thanks, Glen

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Since the date is getting near, when can we get in the pits, and can we claim our pit spot for the points race and just leave our rigs there? I know the black top is reserved for the fast cars, so we obviously wouldn't be looking for those spots!