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Like the first one 13 years ago,,, this race was unforgettable. The cars were amazing, the racing was top notch, and yeah,, there were some gaps in the action,, but overall things went very smooth. The temps were a little cool at times, but that's something we all put up with. The thing that really made this race was the PEOPLE, whether they were staff,, other fans,, racers or venders, it was amazing to meet some of the "names" I've corresponded with on this forum over the years, and to see again those who I'd previously met. Thank you to those that came up to me and introduced yourselves, it was much appreciated by me and my 2 buddies.
I know I'm forgetting someone,, but in no particular order,, the hands I shook and faces I greeted again are: Don Dimeler and Myron Piatek (also staying at our hotel) Mike Bassin (an honor to meet you, sir and to give you a break on the mic) Mr. & Mrs. Bill Seabrook Dave Turner Stephen Johnson( you're taking great care of an 'ol NW legend) Mr. Sayre (and his beautiful black COPO) Ed Carpenter( love your Chevy II, actually, I love all '66s) Joe Schaechter Dan Fahey Larry and Patsy Hill (good to see you again, hope you enjoy the pics) Chris Hill Rob,, of Rob's Need For Speed videos. Lynn Norton (racing historian) The gentleman with the 6 cyl Chevelle wagon ( also at our hotel) Mike and Janice Fuller (thanks for picking up my lost cell phone) Doug Jonak and wife ( proof that strange coincidences DO happen) Nitro Joe ( you were very busy, but still took a moment to shake our hands) Bill "Redman" Floyd (thanks for taking our photo again, 13 years later) Michael Beard ( what can I say, without you, none of us would've been there, did I thank you enough?) We're all hoping theres another one,,, time will tell. Once again, from my friends and me, thank you for all the hospitality. Danny Durham |
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Just wanted to add our sincere thanks to Michael and his entire team for the most enjoyable meet I have attended in years. We know it was a huge undertaking and hope that everyone enjoyed it as much as we did. Bravo!
As always, enjoyed the people - both old and new. Seeing Jim and Connie, Randall Campbell and other friends from the past was great. Also had a chance to meet some very interesting new friends - Billy Nees (the one and only) and the delightful Thibert ("T-Bear") family (K/SA), Danny Durham and his friends from Out West to name just a few. Great racing across the board. Loved the CIC format for Quick 32 plus the Junior Stock format. Party food was great. Can't really offer any improvement suggestions. Only need to know how soon can we book the 2015 weekend? Cheers The gentlemen in the W/SA wagon (Mike Warren and G R Casey) |
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remember www.1320go.com covered the race, so if your a member of 1320go.com you can go look at the numbers in there history part of the site from the race and as I'm doing this week if you want to watch any day of all the action you can go to http://new.livestream.com/MotorManiaTV and hit the Northern Class Nationals link and watch all the action.
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Might be a bit warmer viewing the excellent coverage at home, can't beat being there! Thanks to friends Johnny and Mr D. I was able to relax with them at Hotel Diekema while you walked the lanes. |
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This was the most fun I've had, despite not winning anything, in a long time! Met old friends I haven't seen in a while, made new friends from classracer.com as well as other forums and I just want to do it again!
Thank you Michael, Anthony, sponsors and everyone else involved in making this a memorable weekend.......and especially Alex Denysenko, who's vision and selfless hard work to have the original U.S. Class Nationals in 2001 provided the incentive for this one and hopefully more. |
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WOW I am impressed by the feedback and fun we all had.
Mike Beard and your crew thank you for letting my company to sponsor the Pure Stock Challenge It was a blast and think we made a good impression. Got to know the Tech Officials real well and promise never to make a faux-paux about fuel checks again :). DanSources is a IT Consulting and Technical Staffing company and not the mainstream auto service or manufacturing that normally sponsors these events. Hope this sets a trend to bring in more non-standard sponsors to support our sport.. I met so many people, made a lot of new friends, took a lot of pictures, saw a tom of amazing racing. Wish I had a notebook to log all their names. At least we have ClassRacer to help remind this old brain. Going to be working with Lloyd Riley, who Sponsored the Highest Qualified Pure Stocker, and collaborate on how to make Pure Stock better. See if we can double the count next year. That weekend I got a lot of exercise pulling the tires off an on the car over the weekend. My daily working out paid off. Saturday the wind pounded my Canopy. Sunday totally wrecked it. Getting parts for it was going to be a pain so I trashed it and ordered a new one. FWIW the drive home was beautiful . Wonderful vistas and going through historical towns made it fun. Though at times construction clogged up a uneventful 7 plus hour trip back home. As I got closer to Frederick the "desperate driving nut cases" made making the last 50 miles a pain. Some people are just insane tailgating at 70mph trying to go faster than the traffic will allow. I want to thank all my new Pure Stocker friends for showing up. After taking all the grief from some racers over the last year. Think we did good !! d |
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Thanks Michael for the great time I had at the track. Hoping to see another one in the future.
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Just wanted to add another "thank you" - to Skip Lee (HammerHead) for sponsoring the Junior Stock portion of the Friday show. For those of you who haven't met Skip, he is a avid fan and racer and has an excellent product for those who have "rear end" problems. He has some prototype pieces that look bulletproof.
Maybe send him an "atta boy" for his efforts (and hope he does it next year). His email is www.hammerheadhousing.com Thx GRCasey |
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Is it just me or do other people look at this beautiful Camaro and think how the cool'o'meter would be totally pegged with a switch to a Grumpy Lump scoop? I'd like to add my congrats to Micheal and his team, the participants, and the winners of the Northern Class Nationals. While I couldn't attend, I was glued to my computer for most of the weekend, and enjoyed the on-line coverage immensely. Hopefully it becomes an annual event, and I can be there for the next one. |
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Congratulations to everyone involved in the organization and execution of this event. I watched as much as I could online and was hugely entertained.
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Micheal Beard,
thanks for putting on an exciting race.. Dad and I couldnt stay at the trailer long enough because we kept running up to the starting line to watch all the cars and especially the Super K shootout... I told dad 2yrs ago that I wanted to come to your event, that it would be something really special..and it definetly WAS!! have another event like this, and you can count on the Johnson Ford Fairlane to be there... I want to thank everyone that came by the trailer and chatted with dad and i...I know i cant remember everyone's names, but I did get to meet some racers from all over the country that i have read about or talked with on here... It was the most fun dad and I have had in a long time at a racing event. |
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real quick I want to thank every single racer that showed up and supported this event, it was windy, cold, rainy and for me extra long days, but worth every second of my time doing it for the racers. Best line of the weekend : "I traveled 8 hours to this race to run it despite a double header in my back yard"
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I'm on my last day of vacation (our first "real" vacation, something other than a weekender, something my wife has had planned for months, and I've been on technology lockdown for the last week), but will be back tomorrow night, and then off to Norwalk. Then I'll be able to get back to compiling all of the awards and contingency for the event and get those prizes and information to the appropriate parties. We had a TON of sponsors, and I'm my own secretary, so I appreciate your patience! Thanks again to everyone! |
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I'd like to thank the Jr Stock sponsor --- Alot more fun not running a 8 second car for us. Also the SS/K shootout was incredible. Next time how about Bowling Green!!!!!
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We continue to work on contingency and awards, and got to catch up with several of our winners this weekend to award gift certificates from Mickey Thompson, Summit, Jegs, NitroPlate, Comp Cams, Painless, and others.
https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...74908193_n.jpg John Dinkel was all smiles as he received a Honda EU2000i generator from Bill Bagley at Bagley Tractor & Equipment (www.bagleytractor.com) for having the Best Losing Package in Round 2 of the Auto Meter Northern Class Nationals! https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...80671325_n.jpg Fred Bartoli, Jr. of Altronics (www.altronicsinc.com) presented Jim Clark with a Performaire PA-2 weather station for winning the Perfect Dialer Award at the Auto Meter Northern Class Nationals. Jim was the first driver to run dead-on with a zero. The event has been in the books for two weeks now, but everybody was still talking about it at Norwalk this weekend -- not only by those who were there, but also the people who couldn't make it for one reason or another. The feedback has been overwhelming. Thank you all so much! Also, in case you missed it, DragRaceCentral posted several of BME Photography's photos from the event! http://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCRe...SUMMIT&x=0&y=0 |
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I'm already looking forward to next year. I'm not missing that one.
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QUALIFYING AWARDS!
DRAGWAY42 #1 Qualifier in Super Stock: $250! Dan Jacobs GT/G '05 Cavalier -1.703 https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...2c1c6bc93a21a6 DEANO'S CABURETORS $100 to highest qualified customer (w/decal)! Stock: #9 John McCarthy, Jr. U/SA '60 Chevy Wgn -1.494 https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.n...66321478_n.jpg Super Stock: #25 Stephen Belanger SS/K '65 Nova -1.250 https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...45747173_n.jpg SUPERCAR RESTORATIONS Highest qualified carb'd Mopar in Stock: $100! #18 - Nick Reiter D/SA '71 Charger -1.362 https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...30905727_n.jpg RCE MACHINE SHOP Highest Qualified Pure Stocker: $100! #77 Daryl Summerton I/PS '89 Mustang -.878 https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...84357446_n.jpg BOUCHER'S RACING ENGINES Bounty Hunter: $100 to beat #1 Qualifier in each class! Stock: Tim Gillespie F/SA Firebird defeated Bob Shaw's -.001 red in Rnd 1! https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...50939123_n.jpg Super Stock: Garrett Ghezzi GT/MA AMX defeated Dan Jacobs in Rnd 4! https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...77779672_n.jpg CLASS ELIMINATIONS CONTINGENCY ATI Performance Products Both Trans & Converter: $50 Jim Boburka CC/FXA '14 Camaro https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...84192894_n.jpg |
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SS/K Shootout Recap
Complete video coverage, courtesy of Rob Jackson at RobzNeed4Speed Videos: http://youtu.be/qLWbOHvqtDw WIN: Stephen Belanger .110 10.103 130.22 RU: Gene Bichlmeier .135 16.390 50.54 Semifinalist: Tim Nicholson https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/...07365693_o.jpg https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/...45747173_n.jpg WINNER: Stephen Belanger Cash and prizes totaling over $4,100! DEANO'S - Custom Blueprinted Carb (up to $1,000 value) MCLEOD - $1,000 Gift Certificate BROWELL BELLHOUSING - $500 PATTERSON RACING - $200 BULLET CAMS - $100 Gift Certificate HYATT RACING SERVICES - $50 Gift Certificate on next service TRUMBLE RACING ENGINES - $200 + $300 SS/K Top Qualifier CARROTHERS RACING - Free Clutch Dyno Session MONEYMAKER RACING - $50 AFIS - Custom Ignition Wire Set WHITE-WELKER & WELKER - $100 TOTAL SEAL - $100 Gift Certificate EDDIE REZAC FRONT END KITS - $100 MIKE KEENER - $100 TOM'S SERVICE - 5gal pail of VP C-12 NITRO JOE'S DRAG RACING STATS - 1 YR Subscription RANDY WILSON - $100 (Top Speed of Eliminations: 130.22 mph) RUNNER-UP: Gene Bichlmeier Cash and prizes totaling over $1,000! MCLEOD - $500 Gift Certificate BROWELL BELLHOUSING - $200 Gift Certificate TRUMBLE RACING ENGINES: $100 WHITE-WELKER & WELKER - $50 EDDIE REZAC FRONT END KITS - $50 MIKE KEENER - $50 TOM'S SERVICE - 5gal pail of VP C-12 SEMIS - Tim Nicholson MCLEOD - $250 Gift Certificate BEST REACTION TIME - Bill Zaskowski (.010) VICTORY ENGINES - $100 Once again, a huge thank you to the living Iron Man, Ed Carpenter, who went out on his own to put together this massive sponsorship program for the SS/K competitors! |
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Just a note, the stats from this event will be in the Nitro Joe's Drag Racing Stats book under its own place in there. I'm trying to work on sending the stuff to printers after this coming weekend (5/25/14) AND all subscribers if I have your right e-mail addresses will get a pdf file of the stats also.
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DANSOURCES.COM PURE STOCK CHALLENGE
$75/WIN, $25/RU https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...26118559_n.jpg WIN A/PS '70 Cuda Plym 426 Bob Karakashian R/U A/PS '64 Fury Plym 426 Don Cossey https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...83704290_n.jpg WIN B/PS '70 Challenger RT Dodg 440 Paul Petcock https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...06938587_n.jpg WIN D/PS '94 Camaro Chev 350 Brent Darroch https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...90487920_n.jpg WIN F/PS '79 Malibu Chev 305 Mike Taylor https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...46320829_n.jpg WIN G/PS '95 Impala Chev 350 Dan Fahey https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...84357446_n.jpg WIN I/PS '89 Mustang Ford 302 Daryl Summerton (also RCE Machine Works Highest Qualified Pure Stocker: $100!) https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...48072208_o.jpg U/SA SHOOTOUT https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...09616452_n.jpg WINNER: Bob Shaw, '77 Seville JACK MCCARTHY: $200! TERRY BELL: $100! PONTIACENGINES.com: $200! AFIS: Custom Ignition Wire Set! RUNNER-UP: Gary Summers, '78 Mustang II TERRY BELL: $50! PONTIACENGINES.com: $50! |
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QUICK FUEL QUICK 32 STOCK presented by COMP CAMS
https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...09397433_n.jpg WINNER: Marty Buth Over $2,700 in Cash & Prizes! $1,000 to Win COMP CAMS - $100 Gift Certificate HEADS-UP - $500 Gift Certificate FORD RACING - $100 MICKEY THOMPSON - $500 Gift Certificate NITROPLATE - $100 Gift Certificate JEGS $100 Gift Certificate SUMMIT - $150 Gift Certificate AFIS - Custom Ignition Wire Set PAINLESS WIRING - 65% Off Gift Certificate VP RACING FUELS - New Fuel Jug RV455 - 1 Gal. RV455 Cleaner https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...70995624_n.jpg R/U: Charley Downing Over $1,000 in Cash & Prizes! $600 to Runner-Up HEADS-UP - $200 Gift Certificate FORD RACING - $50 FORD COBRA JET BONUS - $50 JEGS - $50 Gift Certificate SUMMIT - $50 Gift Certificate RV455 - 1 Gal. RV455 Cleaner SEMIS - Bob Shaw, Gary Summers RV455 - 1 Gal. RV455 Cleaner QUICK FUEL QUICK 32 SUPER STOCK presented by COMP CAMS https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...72585838_n.jpg WINNER: Ricky Decker Over $2,800 in Cash & Prizes! $1,000 to Win COMP CAMS - $100 Gift Certificate HEADS-UP - $500 Gift Certificate MICKEY THOMPSON - $500 Gift Certificate NITROPLATE - $100 Gift Certificate JEGS $100 Gift Certificate SUMMIT - $150 Gift Certificate AFIS - Custom Ignition Wire Set PAINLESS WIRING - 65% Off Gift Certificate HOOSIER - $100 VP RACING FUELS - New Fuel Jug EDELBROCK - $100 Gift Certificate RV455 - 1 Gal. RV455 Cleaner https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...65024467_n.jpg R/U: Mike Skinner Over $1,000 in Cash & Prizes! $600 to Runner-Up HEADS-UP - $200 Gift Certificate FORD RACING - $50 FORD COBRA JET BONUS - $50 JEGS - $50 Gift Certificate SUMMIT - $50 Gift Certificate RV455 - 1 Gal. RV455 Cleaner SEMIS - Dave Layer, AH Adkins RV455 - 1 Gal. RV455 Cleaner NITROPLATE S/SS COMBO WARMUP https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...08861681_n.jpg Winner - Robert Becker Over $4,500 in Cash & Prizes! $3,000 to Win NITROPLATE - $100 Gift Certificate COMP CAMS - $100 Gift Certificate PAINLESS WIRING - 65% Off Gift Certificate MICKEY THOMPSON - $500 Gift Certificate SUMMIT - $150 Gift Certificate JEGS - $100 Gift Certificate HOOSIER - $200 AFIS - Custom Ignition Wire Set RV455 - 1 Gal. RV455 Cleaner BLUE STREAK CONVERTERS - $300 Gift Certificate https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...1b&oe=53EDD46B R/U - Robbie Harrison Over $1,200 in Cash & Prizes! $1,000 to Runner-Up SUMMIT - $50 Gift Certificate JEGS - $50 Gift Certificate EDELBROCK - $50 Gift Certificate AFIS - Custom Ignition Wire Set RV455 - 1 Gal. RV455 Cleaner SEMIS - Jerry Silveus, Rob Holmes RV455 - 1 Gal. RV455 Cleaner |
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Great to see all the winner and runner ups and there prizes ? !
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ULTIMATE CONVERTER CONCEPTS STOCK ELIMINATOR $5K MAIN EVENT
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...31173159_n.jpg Winner - Charley Downing Over $10,000 in cash & prizes! $5,000 to Win AUTO METER Ultimate DL Tach AUTO METER $250 Gift Certificate FORD RACING - $200 FORD COBRA JET BONUS - $100 JEGS - $200 Gift Certificate MOSER - $200 MONEYMAKER RACING - $50 FLATOUT GASKETS - $100 Gift Certificate CALIFORNIA CAR COVER - Custom Fit Car Cover AFIS Fuel Injectors - $500 RACINGBLOGZ.COM - $100 NITRO JOE'S STATS - 1 YR Subscription VP RACING FUELS - New Fuel Jug MICKEY THOMPSON - $500 Gift Certificate SUMMIT - $150 Gift Certificate SUMMIT - New G-Force Summit Fire Jacket RAY BARTON RACING ENGINES - $500 Gift Certificate NITROPLATE - $100 Gift Certificate COMP CAMS - $100 Gift Certificate PLOURD RACING PRODUCTS - Case of Lucas Oil RV455 - 1 Gal RV455 Cleaner TRAILER TOAD - $350 Gift Certificate ALTRONICS - $100 Gift Certificate https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n...45882000_n.jpg Runner-Up - Bill Sempsrott Over $2,800 in Cash & Prizes! $2,000 to Runner-Up JEGS - $100 Gift Certificate MOSER - $100 HOOSIER - $100 SUMMIT - $50 Gift Certificate PLOURD RACING PRODUCTS - Case of Lucas Oil RV455 - 1 Gal RV455 Cleaner TRAILER TOAD - $350 Gift Certificate ALTRONICS - $100 Gift Certificate SEMIS - Paul Boster, Bryan Merkle RV455 - 1 Gal RV455 Cleaner ATI SUPER STOCK $5K MAIN EVENT https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...27307148_n.jpg Winner - Pete D'Agnolo Over $9,800 in Cash & Prizes! $5,000 to Win AUTO METER Ultimate DL Tach AUTO METER $250 Gift Certificate JEGS - $200 Gift Certificate MOSER - $200 MONEYMAKER RACING - $50 PATTERSON RACING - $200 FLATOUT GASKETS - $100 Gift Certificate CALIFORNIA CAR COVER - Custom Fit Car Cover HOOSIER - $300 COLLECTOR TETHERS - $100 NITRO JOE'S STATS - 1 YR Subscription MICKEY THOMPSON - $500 Gift Certificate SUMMIT - $150 Gift Certificate SUMMIT - New G-Force Summit Fire Jacket RAY BARTON - $500 Gift Certificate NITROPLATE - $100 Gift Certificate COMP CAMS - $100 Gift Certificate PLOURD RACING PRODUCTS - Case of Lucas Oil RV455 - 1 Gal. RV455 Cleaner TRAILER TOAD - $350 Gift Certificate ALTRONICS - $100 Gift Certificate VP RACING FUELS - New Fuel Jug https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...03026968_n.jpg Runner-Up - Brad Zaskowski Over $3,200 in Cash & Prizes! $2,000 to Runner-Up QUICK FUEL Carburetor - $50 JEGS - $100 Gift Certificate MOSER - $100 EDELBROCK Intake - $50 Gift Certificate AFIS Ignition Wires - $250 RACINGBLOGZ.COM - $50 SUMMIT - $50 Gift Certificate PLOURD RACING PRODUCTS - Case of Lucas Oil COOLRACEPHOTOS.COM - $100 RV455 - 1 Gal. RV455 Cleaner TRAILER TOAD - $350 Gift Certificate ALTRONICS - $100 Gift Certificate SEMIS - Tyler Bohannon RV455 - 1 Gal RV455 Cleaner |
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Michael, a Big Thank You to you and your team! I didn't have my El Camino ready but it was great meeting a lot of guys from ClassRacer, and hanging out with Billy Nees and Mark Yacavone.
My wife is not enamored of the whole drag racing thing, but I bought her one of your blue shirts when I bought my blue and gray. Thankfully she really likes it and has worn it a lot. This morning was the first time we both wore them - sorry, there was no on around to take a picture. |
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I just wanted to add in that we had a great time throughout the weekend, thank you for the racer bbq. I got to see many cars that prior to that weekend i would have only experienced in magazines or on line.
i was surprised/ impressed how many stick cars there were. I have not read this whole post, has anyone asked yet....what was the car count - auto vs. stick? Job well done guys! Ian |
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At least 43 stick cars... They put on a great show! I'm still thinking about an all-stick Combo for next year, just because I want to watch it! ;) I think Junior Stock was a really great show with some close racing, and the sponsors enjoyed it too. I had been hinting around at some heads-up Factory Pro Stock and Factory Stock shootouts, but I need to hear from the people with those cars, as there was a shockingly low turnout of COPO, Cobra Jet, and DragPak cars.
I think it's worth noting the great job Redman did heading up the starting line team. He was able to identify how the track was reacting to what they and the cars were doing, and made the call on the fly to change up the run order for Class Eliminations. Every track, set of weather conditions and the type of cars running is a big set of variables for track prep, and Redman's experience shined through. On a somewhat related note, when we were doing some pre-settleup stuff with the track, they told us the track prep costs came in way over the estimate... We used like 4-4.5 drums of VHT! I said, nope, that's ok! I kinda of expected that. I told Redman over a year ago, "Whatever you need, don't ask. Just do it! You can *tell* me what you're doing, or send me a bill, but you don't have to ask! Starting line is priority #1, and you're in charge." We've already had several sponsors approach *us* to say they're all in again for next year. |
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