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There were 108 Stockers at Columbus this weekend. Only 7 were Div. 1 cars. One month ago, the Lebanon Valley Div. 1 LODRS event drew 111 Stockers, with not a single Div. 3 car. The Cordova Div. 5 event drew 54 Stockers, with 25 Div. 3 cars... just looking at three representative events, there were over 250 Stockers in competition... and that's not even looking at the other divisions! With the right weather to go along with our date and location, it's a very real possibility that we could see over 200 Stockers and 180 Super Stockers at the Northern Class Nationals.

We've already gone through our first short run of promotional decals. We'll make more. Thanks to everyone who is helping to spread the word!
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In order to keep the staging lanes from being a cluster and racers having to sit in the lanes forever, we will be randomly distributing colored "run decals" when you go through tech. They serve multiple purposes, not only as a commemorative participant decal, but also to verify that a car has gone through tech, and allows us to mark off Qualifying runs. In the event of a 'cleanup' session, we'll easily be able to tell who still has a run left to make. We will call cars to the lanes by colors, for example Stock RED, Stock BLUE, Super Stock RED, Super Stock BLUE. We use run stickers at all of our big money bracket races, and it makes big car count races run MUCH smoother. We want to get you in the lanes and down the track as efficiently as possible!

(Not a final design, but just to give you an idea...)
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As Nitro Joe said, this event will be ALL RUN, and Sunday's $5K main events will be laddered right from the start! We'll be done with Qualifying Saturday afternoon, leaving Nitro plenty of time to generate ladders, so everyone will know their pairings the night before eliminations. (although we're working behind the scenes on a way to computer-generate ladders over 128 cars and save a whooole lot of "handiwork") If you can, hook up with your dance partner in the morning and come to the lanes together. Many of us were asked to do so at the Norwalk National event due to cramped quarters behind the rear of staging, and it made the pairing process much easier on everyone involved.

'Course this is all stuff we'll go over in the weeks leading up to the event, but "while we're thinking of it..." :cool:

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I'm planning on going Mike.

Love the Stickers.... Shirts maybe ????

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We will definitely have event shirts -- and top quality ones at that. Already done some research on vendors/costs/pricing, etc. I'm a graphic designer, but sadly never learned the process for silkscreen, so this is one that'll actually have to be farmed out. But I've got ideas in my head.


In totally unrelated news, I can't remember if we made an official announcement earlier in the year or not, so without further ado...

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Long Tow Award
$100 cash from Matt Welker at White-Welker & Welker
(Must be a single-car entry. No "fly-in" drivers!)

White-Welker & Welker is a full-service law firm, representing clients in Maryland and around the Globe before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, delivering quality legal service on a cost-effective basis.
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Redman sez if you win a race with his decal on the car, buy him a beer.

Just buy him a beer anyway, for being the awesome starting line guru and an always positive, passionate advocate for our sport!

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i'll buy him 3.

only cause i heard alot about him.

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Mike,

If your looking for a good t-shirt company that is reasonable and does great artwork check out Weikel Sportswear in Reading, Pa the number is 610.779.5508. They've done all my event t-shirts along with the year end champion t-shirts for MASCA & MASGA. They can ship to Ohio and prices are reasonable.

Ask for Mitch and tell him Rob from MASCA refereed you.

RK

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Who likes Class Winner decals? :D

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Will these come in red and blue, too?

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Might be red, might be blue, but will just be one of those colors (not a finalized design yet: hope to add sponsors), then likely alternate every other year. I will also do Eliminator Winner decals for the winners of the Quick 32's, the NitroPlate S/SS Combo Warmup, Ultimate Converter Stock Eliminator, and Super Stock Eliminator.

The different colors on the run stickers are just to help separate up very large fields and keep the staging lanes running smoothly.

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Mike, not trying to be too critical of your comments but at the Columbus LODRS...of
the 7 D1 Stock entries....one was from Indiana...and the rest from Western NY and
Western PA...

There were 6 D1 SS entries....ALL from Western NY/PA.....

These racers always go to Columbus...(I've checked DRC)...most likely because it's
something like 4-6 hours CLOSER than let's say Epping....maybe more?

Factor in the heat wave at Epping....and you know why they stayed away!

Lebanon Valley is a LONG way also...from the "heart" of D3...and can be HOT there
as well...UNLESS you're in the points and need to grab an out of Division event...

Well....enough of that!

Mike...I DO want to say THANK YOU for all the hard work you've done to bring back
the Class Nationals...It's not here yet...but looks to be a CAN'T MISS event....

Not sure if I can make all 3 days...want to see the Finals on Sunday...but want to see
Class Elims too...might have to skip Friday for Sunday....

I hope that Bob Michael goes....with the Grand Prix! Likewise...Denny Ford...with the
409 Chevy......

You guys listening?

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I live on the PA/OH line (1.5 miles from Ohio). Columbus is 170 miles or so. Norwalk is 140. So, for Pittsburgh area racers, maybe 200 and 175 (give or take).

For me, Maple Grove at 300 miles is my closest in-Division race. I went to Lebanon Valley to spectate in 1997, it was about 525. Epping is quite a bit further for me, maybe 700-750 miles (750 is the same distance, give or take, as Atlanta would be).

So yeah, Ohio is MUCH closer for some D-1 racers to go to two races, and skip LebVal and Epping.

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This will be a great race. I will do whatever I have to, God willing,to be there.

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Not critical -- that was precisely my point! There is virtually no overlap at LODRS races, meaning that the total number of potential Stock and Super Stock competitors within a day's tow is astronomical. 300-350 cars for the event is quite attainable.

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Mike, you have a PM.

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No on-line stuff for me Mike....I just want to BE THERE!

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Avid S/SS fan Chris Mohring will be posting contingency of $200/Win and $100/RU plus one free 8" x 10" to both the winner and runner-up for Sunday's $5K main events, with display of decals for www.coolracephotos.com (decals to be available in the next month or so). Check out his site for tons of S/SS pics!

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Hi Michael
Is there an entry list of cars that are going to be there yet? Maybe you can start one the more cars on the list may draw more cars if that makes sense. If it is going to be bigger than Indy would like to be there.

Thanks James

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Hey Michael:
Yeah...much appreciate all your hard work.!

DanSources is Sponsoring the Pure Stock Challenge.
Want to make some Decals for the cars.
Do you have a Class Nationals printable file that we can use to add our logo to?

Also where do I send the check and who/what name would be put on the check?

Also will there be an setting of National Records?

D

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All of 'em! :D

Lists would not be representative of the final turnout, as there are people who are not online, or folks who won't know if they can make it or not until the last minute. I can tell you that almost everyone I've spoken to has said "I'll be there!" I have strolled through the pits and had folks that I don't even know holler, "HEY! I'm coming to that race next year!" With our date, location, and lead time on the event, I believe we will rival the original US Class Nationals. We should be in the 300-350 cars neighborhood -- perhaps higher if things go well. I will continue to work on sponsors, staffing, and extras for the event all year long.

For long-distance travelers, based on the traditional NHRA Div. 3 schedule, we will likely be the week after the Indy LODRS, if you want to make a 'swing' out of things.

The event logo will be undergoing some updating shortly... :cool: but I'll get with you via e-mail to handle logos/decals/sponsor agreement, etc.

No. This is an independent event, so any performances will have no bearing on any sanctioning body records, indexes, AHFS, etc.

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This is a Great thing your doing Michael for us S/SS racers.

I'm sure it is alot of work on your part.

My hat is off to you Sir.

Thank you for putting this race together.

Planning on going, hope their are more in the future.

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Loose Rocker Promotions, LLC is proud to announce AUTO METER as the title sponsor of the Auto Meter Northern Class Nationals, set for May 2-4, 2014 at National Trail Raceway in Columbus, Ohio. The 3-Day $40,000 Stock and Super Stock Class Nationals Revival brings back a 'Woodstock' moment in Class racing that has not been duplicated since Alex Denysenko promoted the original U.S. Class Nationals in 2001.

Auto Meter is well-known as the leader in competition instruments like gauges and tachs, but their latest advancements have come in the Data Acquisition field. Playback tachs were just the beginning! Auto Meter now offers a wide range of data acquisition products from Ultra-Lite Pro Data Systems to the Pro-Comp Pro Dash Logger. Information is power! Visit www.autometer.com to find out more about each product line and discover the right tools to help you find power, consistency, and ultimately the winner's circle.

Please give Auto Meter a warm welcome for their great support of sportsman racing. Go to their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/AutoMeterProductsInc and "LIKE" their page to keep up with all the latest news!

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Fred Bartoli of Altronics, Inc. is showing his support of class racing with a multi-faceted program to reward Stock and Super Stock racers. Altronics will post contingency of $200/Win, $100/RU for each Sunday $5K main event (see http://www.altronicsinc.com/contingency for requirements). If the W/RU does not have the product, they will receive a $100 Altronics Gift Certificate!

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Additionally, Altronics presents the PerformAIRE Perfect Dial Award. The first driver to run "Dead-On with a 0" in eliminations (starting with Saturday's NitroPlate S/SS Combo Warmup) will receive an Altronics PerformAIRE PA2 Weather Station, a $424.99 value!

Altronics offers a lot more than just weather stations. For information on their complete line of offerings, visit www.altronicsinc.com (or just click on their ad at the top of any ClassRacer.com page!)

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Mike:
Do you have contact info for motels close to track? You may have already posted info???
I have never been there and haven't a clue what motels to contact.

Thanks for you good work...this will be an historical event for doorslammers.

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My partner Anthony Walton is working out details with a host hotel, and we'll work on getting everyone a complete list of area hotels.

Thanks for your support!

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Ok racers here are listings for Hotels close to National Trail Raceway

*Host Hotel* $95.00 (mention National Trail Raceway for discount)
Hampton Inn...............8 miles from track/ newest hotel in the area
1008 Hebron Rd.
Heath, OH 43056
(740) 788-8991

Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites......9 miles from track
773 Hebron Rd
Heath, OH 43056
(740) 522-0770

Red Roof Inn..............3 miles from track
10668 Lancaster Rd
Hebron, OH 43025
(740) 467-7663

Best Western Plus Lakewood Inn........5 miles from track
122 Arrowhead Dr
Hebron, OH 43025
(740) 928-1800

Courtyard Newark Granville..............12 miles from track
500 Highland Blvd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 344-1800

Hope this helps out and looking forward to seeing a huge crowd at the Auto Meter Northern Class Nationals!

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Can you believe it's been almost 9 months since we started event planning? Time has flown by, and we are only another 9 months away from opening the gates for the Auto Meter Northern Class Nationals. Thank you so much to each and every sponsor, racer, fan, and staff member for your tremendous support in bringing this event to life.

We'll be doing the first print run of flyers within the next couple of weeks. If you own or are associated with a company that would like to be involved in the event, contact me at staginglight@gmail.com. We can tailor a marketing package to fit any budget, large or small.

If people would like to support a particular class in Class Eliminations, like McCarthy & Bell are doing with U/SA, or DanSources and RCE are with the Pure Stock classes, we're more than happy to advertise it on the flyer and pass on awards directly to the racers -- no admin fees.

There's always specialty awards as well, i.e., #1 Qualifier, Best Wheelstand, Hard Luck Award, 'Best Losing Package' round prizes, door prizes for the Racer Appreciation Party... plenty of opportunities for individuals or smaller-budget sponsors.

We will continue to work on sponsors all year long, and update the online flyer as we go, and we'll do additional print runs of flyers down the road, but if you want to make the first print run, now's the time!

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Dean Oliver of Deano's Carburetors will be posting $100 contingency for the highest qualified Deano's customer in both Stock and Super Stock. Make it a #1 Qualifier, and the prize doubles to $200! New style decal required (as pictured). Call Deano's for your carburetor needs, at 870-830-5470.

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I'm considering gathering up all my pennies and going to the Class Nationals in Ohio next May. I figure I need to start working on some other SS/K guys so we can have our version of a shootout. Here are the names i thought of so far. I think all of these cars could get into K. If not let me know. If you know of someone I forgot please let me know. I have no chance but it would be fun.

Tim Nicholson
Robin Brown
Gene Bichlmeier
Wayne Denklau
Scott Gray
David Smith
Larry Wilson
Roger Rosebush
Greg Smith ( I had heard he was coming back)
Myself
Bill Zaskowski ( Currently running a 327)
Tony Fillipone ( He has a 283)
Dan Schliecker (Sp? Sorry Dan)
James Hill
Kip Martin
Bobby Fazio
Matt Steen

Maybe get Liberty, Jerico, GForce, McLeod, etc to sponsor it.

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Great ideas. I appreciate the enthusiam, and everyone working together. If you have contacts for specific companies, you can PM them to me or e-mail staginglight@gmail.com We've been working hard on the sponsorship front. We have several companies expressing a definite interest that just can't release details at this time due to their budget cycles, but you can expect more announcements even after the new year! We'll keep building to make the Auto Meter Northern Class Nationals the can't-miss event of the 2014 season.

I'm on the road right now, putting the Volare back together in NC, so I don't have access to all my schtuff, but expect a major announcement later this week!

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I don't know if I had posted this before and I know this isn't much, but I'm giving away a free subscription (Nitro Joe's Drag Racing Stats) to the SS & Stock overall winners.
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where do we send our entry fees ??? i wanna be the 1st one on the paid list !!! lol

and by the way whats it gonna cost ???

captain jack
thanks for having the guts !

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Pre-entry is an NHRA thing. ;-) We may still offer it, but not until after new years. $260 entry covers qualifying, Class Eliminations, Quick 32 shootouts, and a main event $5k Eliminator on Sunday (2nd Rnd Win = $200!) There's an optional $3k Combo on Saturday, $100 entry (2nd Rnd Win = $50). Might have something else up our sleeves too... :-)
Event flyer at www.looserocker.com/ncn

Nitro Joe - thanks! I'll get your info added to the flyer when I get home.

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Loose Rocker Promotions, LLC is proud to announce ATI Performance Products has signed on to the event with an extensive support program.

- ATI Performance Products will be the naming rights sponsor of the ATI $5K Super Stock Eliminator for Sunday's main event

- CONTINGENCY POSTINGS:
Friday – CLASS Eliminations
Transmission AND Converter MUST both be used, decaled and claimed - $50.00 WIN

Sunday – Stock and Super Stock (both eliminators)
Transmission and Converter Paying on both
$300 WIN per product
$100 R/U per product

Additional requirements are as follows:
Specific decal. No decal stacking. Proof of purchase for a new or refreshed converter within 5 years of event claimed. Proof of purchase for a new or refreshed transmission within 3 years of event claimed. Additionally, a completed Ad Release form will be required.

ATI pays out over $100,000 in contingency each year, and we're happy to have the Auto Meter Northern Class Nationals as part of their program. We would like to thank the Beattie family for their tremendous support of sportsman racing. Please visit the ATI Performance Products website at www.atiracing.com to learn more about their transmissions, converters, Super F trans fluid, balancers, and other quality racing components.

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Jeff Ross, founder of the Buckeye S/SS Series, approached me with an idea for a Junior Stock Shootout. Eligible cars will be those in K/S or K/SA on down, D/PS on down, SGT/F-G, and FWD Stockers. Standard eliminator format: handicapped, sportsman ladder, heads-up runs in effect when applicable. The Quick 32 CIC races on Friday night are certainly going to need a little cooldown time between rounds. By my estimate, Junior Stock would probably be about 25-32 cars, so they should fit in there nicely. (No double entries: i.e., can't run both Quick 32 and Jr Stock)

Just like Class and the Quick 32's, there will be no additional entry fee for Junior Stock participants. Jeff has put up $500/Win and $200/RU. We'll see if we can get some other sponsors to add to the purse. At worst, Loose Rocker Promotions will make sure that Semis get $100, and an Iron Tree trophy for the winner like all the other classes.

You can find all the Buckeye S/SS Series info right here on ClassRacer at http://classracer.com/classforum/forumdisplay.php?f=43 or at www.buckeyerace.com

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We'll be bring two cars from California.....how's that for Centralization!!!!!!

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Michael,
The flyer says that V8's can run in V/SA. Is that correct?

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Sure looks that way! Hell, if I can run a 6 in W/S maybe I should put together a 65 Biscayne!

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No -- good catch, thank you. I double checked and IHRA rules for V and W state: "Class V and W are limited to 4 and 6 cylinder entries". The bottom of the weight breaks are the same in V & W are the same as NHRA, so we will use the IHRA engine permissions and not have duplicate classes just for 1-2 cars.

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V6's? What about Straight 6's?
Keep it inline!

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We will make it three ..

Ron