A Stick Challenge Results

james schaechter · 09-01-2008, 07:26 PM

Just wanted to say thanks to all involved in the A stick Challenge. We had 6 High Quality Cars come out to do battle in A stick! I would say that all of the competitors came with the intention of going for it and they did. In the final, The McFarland Team prevailed over an awesome Shelby "Team Adkins" and ruled the day.

Every team was appreciative and showed a considerable amount of respect for the others. I know this is typical of most class racers and we should not forget that! We can go for the throat on the line and go for a beer together afterwards.

Just to recap, Brett McFarland has earned over $800.00 in cash and approx $725 in reward items.
Richard Adkins has also earned over $200 in cash and reward items.

Here is the list of supporters from the A stick Challenge!!!!!

Adkins and Bailey
United Manual Trans Racers
Joe Veronda ( I/Stick)
Fischer's Align a Wheel- Greening Family stock superstock racers
Terry Bell
Mike Keener
MoneyMaker Racing- Alex
Ralph Porpora
Brian Tilberg
Jim Schaechter
John Corcoran Stock Superstock racer
Cometic Gaskets- Kevyn Kistner
R2c Filters
Advanced Clutch-Rob Youngblood
East Coast Drag News (Bishop Bros)
21TEK- Rocky Jordache
The Car Shop Inc- Tim Ryhard
Larry and Patsy Hill

Maybe we can do one out East next year. I am willing to help coordinate if there is interest. Remember, I am just a schmuck Stickshift racer, there is nothing stopping you from picking your favorite and going for it.

Some interesting notes:

Troy Henderson scrambled to get his engine freshened to come to this A stick challenge. He and his Dad Larry came out despite having no time to test. They did an awesome job with the clutch, they grabbed the track even in the afternoon. (Maybe Fred Johnston could have helped LOL) They even bought new underwear for Tim Nicholson when he had a left leg cramp- don't ask.

Tom Baird came in and made Indy as an alternate

Ralph Porpora coughed up his own cash to help out and also got his engine builder Brian Tilberg to kick in.

Richard Adkins and Lydia were probably the most humble and appreciative Runner up finishers that I have ever met.

Jason McCormack- Tons of power and a nice guy.

Brett McFarland- Punished the time clock. This car is on the top of it's game! Brett also went through the teardown with no issues at Indy. I did not know this, but that car was originally raced and owned by Eric Wingo.

icebrrrg · 09-01-2008, 08:02 PM

Congratulations on winning the A Stick Challenge Brett! It was a pleasure to meet you at the Bradenton LODRS earlier this year.

Thanks for making this happen Jim and thanks to all who contributed - what an awesome field! I hope to make it to Indy with our I/S car next year. Before we take the car up there, we will need to pick up a bunch to get in the neighborhood of you, Brack, Cook and some of the other great I/S'ers. We're working on it!

Mark Berg
I/S 2665

james schaechter · 09-01-2008, 09:12 PM

Mark, I know that car. For my sake I hope you don't work on it too much...

LOL.

james schaechter · 09-02-2008, 09:04 PM

Tim Bishop was on hand at Indy to report on the A stick challenge. Check it out. Jim.

East Coast Drag News was proud to be a part of this great sportsman racing. We will feature this in Our OCT. issue. Tim Bishop was there to document the event. You can go online to www.ecdnonline.com and see his results by Sept. 6th

camarodave · 09-02-2008, 11:10 PM

Hello fello stick racers !!

This October the 11th The United Manual Transmission Racers is holding the 6th annual Stick Shift Nationals at Edgewater sports park in Cleves Ohio.

We are finalizing the purse and contingencies at this time !

Please check us out at www.umtrdragrace.com for more info as it becomes available.

At our last big race this year at National Trail we had 102 stick cars that entered to race !!!

Troy Henderson · 10-23-2008, 01:08 PM

Saw these on Youtube. Thank you to who recorded it!

09-01-2008, 07:26 PM	#1
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,976 Likes: 1,260 Liked 1,384 Times in 288 Posts	A Stick Challenge Results Just wanted to say thanks to all involved in the A stick Challenge. We had 6 High Quality Cars come out to do battle in A stick! I would say that all of the competitors came with the intention of going for it and they did. In the final, The McFarland Team prevailed over an awesome Shelby "Team Adkins" and ruled the day. Every team was appreciative and showed a considerable amount of respect for the others. I know this is typical of most class racers and we should not forget that! We can go for the throat on the line and go for a beer together afterwards. Just to recap, Brett McFarland has earned over $800.00 in cash and approx $725 in reward items. Richard Adkins has also earned over $200 in cash and reward items. Here is the list of supporters from the A stick Challenge!!!!! Adkins and Bailey United Manual Trans Racers Joe Veronda ( I/Stick) Fischer's Align a Wheel- Greening Family stock superstock racers Terry Bell Mike Keener MoneyMaker Racing- Alex Ralph Porpora Brian Tilberg Jim Schaechter John Corcoran Stock Superstock racer Cometic Gaskets- Kevyn Kistner R2c Filters Advanced Clutch-Rob Youngblood East Coast Drag News (Bishop Bros) 21TEK- Rocky Jordache The Car Shop Inc- Tim Ryhard Larry and Patsy Hill Maybe we can do one out East next year. I am willing to help coordinate if there is interest. Remember, I am just a schmuck Stickshift racer, there is nothing stopping you from picking your favorite and going for it. Some interesting notes: Troy Henderson scrambled to get his engine freshened to come to this A stick challenge. He and his Dad Larry came out despite having no time to test. They did an awesome job with the clutch, they grabbed the track even in the afternoon. (Maybe Fred Johnston could have helped LOL) They even bought new underwear for Tim Nicholson when he had a left leg cramp- don't ask. Tom Baird came in and made Indy as an alternate Ralph Porpora coughed up his own cash to help out and also got his engine builder Brian Tilberg to kick in. Richard Adkins and Lydia were probably the most humble and appreciative Runner up finishers that I have ever met. Jason McCormack- Tons of power and a nice guy. Brett McFarland- Punished the time clock. This car is on the top of it's game! Brett also went through the teardown with no issues at Indy. I did not know this, but that car was originally raced and owned by Eric Wingo. __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK Last edited by james schaechter; 09-01-2008 at 07:38 PM.

09-01-2008, 08:02 PM	#2
icebrrrg Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 90 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: A Stick Challenge Results Congratulations on winning the A Stick Challenge Brett! It was a pleasure to meet you at the Bradenton LODRS earlier this year. Thanks for making this happen Jim and thanks to all who contributed - what an awesome field! I hope to make it to Indy with our I/S car next year. Before we take the car up there, we will need to pick up a bunch to get in the neighborhood of you, Brack, Cook and some of the other great I/S'ers. We're working on it! Mark Berg I/S 2665

09-01-2008, 09:12 PM	#3
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,976 Likes: 1,260 Liked 1,384 Times in 288 Posts	Re: A Stick Challenge Results Mark, I know that car. For my sake I hope you don't work on it too much... LOL. __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

09-02-2008, 09:04 PM	#4
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,976 Likes: 1,260 Liked 1,384 Times in 288 Posts	Re: A Stick Challenge Results Tim Bishop was on hand at Indy to report on the A stick challenge. Check it out. Jim. East Coast Drag News was proud to be a part of this great sportsman racing. We will feature this in Our OCT. issue. Tim Bishop was there to document the event. You can go online to www.ecdnonline.com and see his results by Sept. 6th __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

09-02-2008, 11:10 PM	#5
camarodave Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 7 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: A Stick Challenge Results Hello fello stick racers !! This October the 11th The United Manual Transmission Racers is holding the 6th annual Stick Shift Nationals at Edgewater sports park in Cleves Ohio. We are finalizing the purse and contingencies at this time ! Please check us out at www.umtrdragrace.com for more info as it becomes available. At our last big race this year at National Trail we had 102 stick cars that entered to race !!!

10-23-2008, 01:08 PM	#6
Troy Henderson Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 404 Likes: 125 Liked 120 Times in 37 Posts	Re: A Stick Challenge Results Saw these on Youtube. Thank you to who recorded it! __________________ Troy Henderson Henderson Race Shop LLC 816-520-5389 www.hendersonraceshop.com