The 2013 Race Season......
 

Will the 2013 racing season be better, the same, or worse than last year. Will racers feel good about going racing or do you think people will be cutting back. I think its an exciting time, and like every year, I can't wait until the race season starts. I know things are not perfect in our sport, but I still get that feeling like its my first time at the track. I can’t wait to get to the races when the new season starts.

How about some thoughts on what you think the race season will bring this year.
New winners?
New Champions?
New Cars?
New Racers?

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I don't know about that Ken, but we are trying our best to go back to see our Cajun buddies at No Problem for the Cajun Sportsnationals! It is worth the trip! Probably only race I gain weight at! I blame Dave "CrowDad" Crouchet! LOL!

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Ken,
All ya really need to do is get out of the snow! Get outside and do stuff.
Blue sky's daily are an amazing sight every day. LOL

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I am certainly looking forward to the season, but I will be staying in the Northeast. Would love to go back to No Problem, but not this year. I really believe that the fields will be the same size as last year or smaller. I intend to support the ASRA and NHRA D1 in 2013, may only go to 1 national event. No new cars for me, upgrades on the two I own now.

It is always great to see new cars, but to me new racers, or racers that are back at it, really are the best part of a season for me.

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Bernie, get on a plane, I got 2 snowmobiles, fly out for a weekend, we'll hit the trail, you'll see things they ain't got in SoCal

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For me this year will be exciting.
I made my first race in IHRA Stock last year and this year I will be entering my first race in NHRA Stock @ Bowling Green. (and possibly later in the year in NHRA Super Stock)

Only took 30 years, so I'm a little late to the party. :D

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I'm working on our 2013 S/SS Association schedule now. For what will be the last season ever for it, if things don't improve.

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This is so true! People who aren't involved in these Associations don't realize just how difficult it is to keep them going. Nobody gets paid and you are always working on a shoestring budget. Lots and lots of time involved begging for sponsors and scheduling races. It's all worth it though after witnessing a successful race!
Myself I think I will be forced to cut back on my racing this year. The money just won't go as far anymore. I had a great time last year running both NHRA and IHRA races! Jim


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Well, if we can just controll the bleeding untill we can get some help. I'm trying to do my part by working on a new entry. Let's just hope we don't loose any more of the great veteran racers that support and grew the racing to where it is today. I think in these tuff times we need to adjust the racing where ever possible, as to not make it easy for a racer to say "that's it, I'm done"! I think we will continue to see new cars with owners/builders that will use the approach "beg for forgiveness...rather than ask for permission" on the new builds. The only way we can keep it alive, is to support the different programs ourselves....there's no "next generation" behind us (except family members)

Wade Mahaffey

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I was hoping for a much better year.
Got everything working together.
Just some more planning and go !!

However Tore Rotator Cuffs on both shoulders a few year ago.
Now they are really bad and need surgury.

Each will be 6 weeks to heal and 6 months full recovery.
3 month spread in between but have to do it.
Should be ok by August or September..

Looks like less Weight Lifting and more Running to ward off Dun-Lop!

Then there is my older Daughters Wedding ..
OUCH!...They are expensive !!

AND no money for a Dowery :rolleyes:

Well guess I will plan for 2014..got enough time now !

Dan

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New cars ? You bet .......I know of a new COPO thats in the paint shop as I type getting some enhancements thanks to ' House of Colors ' ..................

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Working on my Firebird right now. I bought some new parts, got all the stuff to have 2 engines ready to go. detailing the engine compartment, and rewiring the car. I'm planning to have Kenny Richard recarpet the interior as well.
I missed all of last year, do to my September wedding and all the planning and saving before. I hope to race most of the Division one schedule, ECSSA races, and Maybe Indy as well. Also plan to run the Wednesday night gamblers at Etown with my friends to practice.

Tough to buy a new car, race it, have problems, and put it away for the year. I'm chopming at the bit, I cant wait untill April...

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bought golf cart, finally and sent engine to Brian Tolberg can' t wait to get going.

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Thats going to be a fast golf cart. LOL JK

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Thanks for the offer Dave, however, I'm allergic to that white stuff that falls from the sky, makes me all cold and miserable !! LOL

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Dan have had surgery on both shoulders the left three different times good luck. Also a lot of therapy after the surgery.

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We are just hoping to get back out this year.

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My goal is to have my car done in August. I'm on a shoe string budget that has broken and been tied back together a few times lol. I'm behind on the project now but will be doing all that I can to get the car out in the 2013 season and make a full season for 2014 and beyond. New to NHRA Stock and Super Stock, and new car. I want to make it to Indy something fierce but it all comes down to money and getting my grade points to be eligible. Ill be there regardless but hopefully not just spectating and helping others in the pits.(no offense)

I think we are really going to see some battles between the new factory Hot Rods with many 8sec players in stock. Several HP bumps, several new guys, return of several great racers, and it will be a fun year. There will certainly be some complaining and drama but that is inevitable because people are involved lol.

Everyone have a great year, be safe, have fun and enjoy all your family and friends. Best of luck to each and every one of you!

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Pretty much where we are. After a great year in 2010, which we were grateful for, we suffered two straight years of continual setbacks, mostly bizarre and unpredictable failures. I expect a late start for us this year, and something of a short season, but hopefully we'll be well prepared, have our problems solved, and 2013 will be a year where we get back to where we were.

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Only took 30 years, so I'm a little late to the party.


never too late for the S/SS party !

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Is it true that you're painting it up to look like a 'Hot Wheels' toy...:eek:

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It'll be hot wheels but certainly no toy ...............

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3rd generation Candies hoping to get his license very soon! School will be limiting factor on his participation, but hopefully he will be ready when time allows. :D

As well our COPO should makes its debut at some point this year! :cool:

Brett Candies
4192 Stock/SS