COPO shootout
 

I am looking for input about having a COPO shootout at Beacon Dragway in Paducah, Ky. We are thinking of having this race on August 16th. This is the week before the Beech Bend points meet . We are planing to pay $7500 to win, and the race will be run off of the then current 1/8 mile indexes. Also going to open the track for COPO only testing on Sunday and Monday, and rigs can stay at track until ready to go to Beech Bend or Indy. If we could get at least 8 cars to commit to this, I think we can make it happen . I mainly need opinions on our target date of the event; any other input would be appreciated as well.

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How about introducing yourself?

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My name is Kevin Gass I race nostalgia super stock and also help at Beacon Dragway, do we have any interest in this event?

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You should introduce yourself as well, Gump. Perhaps Mr. Gass doesn't realize you're a COPO owner as we on here do.
Danny Durham

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Daren Poole-Adams

Stock #2007

2012 COPO #006

And, yes, I might be interested in the race, but not the test session.

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Is this going to be a heads up race or a dial in ? Would come to a heads up but would not on a dial in !

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Gump I was one of the people that signed your license at bowling green, you may remember me now. the plan now is to run off of the then current 1/8 mile index, no dial under no breakout , does this sound good? We have also thought about a separate heads up race. We have also planned for the cars to run at legal weight with no fuel check.Thomas we would love for you to attend your to close not to attend!

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I think this could be fun. Any idea on entry fee, etc.?

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The entry fee will be $200 . The payout will be $7500 to win,$2500 runner up,$500 semi, $250 quarter. If we decide to do a separate heads up race it will be a gambler format. I should also mention that the track owner is Keith Murt who owns a 2012 427 COPO . If anyone has interest in attending this event please post here or p.m. Me so we can see if we can make this event happen. Keith is also sending out emails to some of the owners he was in training with.

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We would be interested but it would put us on the road for over 3 weeks. COPO Shootout, Bowling Green, then Indy.

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I will bring at least one COPO.

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What are the details of the heads up gamblers race? NA cars run at X weight and SC cars at Y weight? I assume that heads up gamblers race means that entry fee is a certain amount and all is paid out to the winner?

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Is the "no dial under rule" etched in stone?

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I think he means "no dial"?

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The heads up race would be like an outlaw deal no weight no tire size anything goes. This is just a thought. Nothing is in stone right now , we need input on the format so we can get the maximum number of cars so any input is appreciated , our thought was use the index then no dial in ,no breakout if this is not the best way no problem to change right now. Thank you for any input, Keith wants this to be a big and fun event.

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Blown cars versus NA cars, heads up?

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Chevy only? no fords or dodges?

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The heads up race would be all run heads up any tire any power adder, this is like a outlaw deal . I don't know how many cars fit this but there must be a few. This race is COPO only , if this race is a success we have discussed a factory shootout later.

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No way that you can convince a person with a 350 ci COPO to come to race heads up with a person that has a 327 ci 4.0 super charged COPO. Doesn't add up.

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Agreed. I do like the idea of racing off the indexes. Just weigh the winners after each pass.

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Not sure how much thought or planning went into this,, Brett and Daren I'm sure you can tell them how all COPOs are not created equal. He might not be aware. My 2 cents.
Danny Durham

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Some of these cars went to guys who are doing other things with them (NMCA, etc.). It may be that they are trying to do something for them too?

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Yes I am aware of the different COPO combos but as mentioned there is a few that are not class legal now like Keith's car which is a 427 car but has nitrous on it and I know of at least 2 more that have changes that makes them illegal for class racing. I think a big blower car and a nitrous 427 could be a very interesting race! Do we have anyone else that would be interested In coming to this event I know a lot of you already have this year planned but we would like this to happen just seems interest is a little light.thank you guys for your input

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Ok,, I see what you're saying. I understand about the concerns with the class legal racers regarding NA cars vs "enhanced" cars, and why they'd be hesitant to participate in the heads up portion of the program. As far as NMCA and outlaw type rides, I guess you have a plan in place to give those racers a fair shot of winning.
Good luck with the event.
Danny Durham

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I have to wonder why a legal NA car would want to run a blown car heads up.

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PB,
I think you mean Copo shootout, COBRA JET Showdown, and then Indy! I kid, I kid, but we do like to see the Candies trailers roll in.
Per Brett's request the CJ rules were amended this year to take into account being over the minimum weights to make it more fair.

On a serious note, it's tough to get the cars equal for a shootout. And as the years go by the gap widens between cars of even the same engine combo as some stay stock and some get WAY faster!

To the original poster, feel free to message me if you've got any questions on how or why we've done the CJ showdown over the last few years.

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Jesse, you know we would not miss the Cobra jet Shootout:D. Where would we go to have heads up racing and have some great fun with great racers.
PB

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I don't see an invitation to your lil fat buddy down here? I learned how to take a shower last year, and I bring my own beer.

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Race has been canceled due to lack of interest, thank you