$50,000 World Footbrake Challenge

Michael Beard · 07-30-2007, 05:08 PM

Just a note on this past weekend's $10K/$50K/$10K Jegs/BTE World Footbrake Challenge at Bristol. Thanks to all the Stockers that came out to support the race. Total of 320 cars on Friday, 290 on Saturday, and 335 on Sunday! Stockers in attendance: Lee Zane (K/SA Apollo), Randall Campbell (R/SA Chevy Truck), Jamie Southards (I/CM Duster), John Boyer (I/CM Malibu), and Todd "Bones" Ewing (D/SA Camaro). Also saw a blue Chevy II with SS/JA on it, but had a 355 in it - can't recall the name, I'm afraid.

Congratulations to all the finalists...
Friday $10K
Win - Chris Plott
R/U - Luke Bogacki

Saturday $50K
Win - Scotty Richardson
R/U - Luke Bogacki

Sunday rained out after 2nd round. Everyone still in got $170.

RLR · 07-30-2007, 08:08 PM

Michael

Thanks for the info on this race. Did you race?

I didn't see any "rules" on the flyer I read, so I have a few questions.

Is it really a footbrake race, or is it just a bottom-bulb (no-delay-box) race? Must they launch the car off the foot brake, or can they still use buttons? Also, what about 2-steps, throttle stops, transbrakes and automatic shifters?

I hope that it was old-fashion racing with nothing more hi-tech than a tach.

Thanks.

Michael Beard · 07-30-2007, 09:34 PM

This was really a footbrake race. Just air/electric shifters allowed.

I had pre-entered for the race, but then the promoters asked if I would announce for the event. So, I announced all weekend, and gave my entry to Jason Weaver, a multi-time champ from Beaver Springs Dragway in PA. He paid off the entry and made both of us a little money on top of that.

Be glad that Weaver hasn't gotten a S/SS ride yet!

Y'all missed an absolutely spectacular event. The World Footbrake Challenge just took over the top slot from the US Class Nationals on my personal list of the greatest events of all time (that I've been to). They'll be announcing the 2008 event details in a couple of months.

herbjr · 07-31-2007, 02:51 PM

Hey Beard I give you weight to avoid Jamie, feed you beef and chedder while you announce and you leave me off the list.

Herb Jr

John Kelley · 07-31-2007, 04:41 PM

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herbjr · 08-01-2007, 12:00 AM

Why would you accuse someone of that if you arent going to mention their name. Im calling you out to tell us who you are talking about or your post will go down as another person who cries for no reason.

Herb Jr

John Kelley · 08-01-2007, 12:09 AM

Make your own conclusions.

Michael Beard · 08-01-2007, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by herbjr

Hey Beard I give you weight to avoid Jamie, feed you beef and chedder while you announce and you leave me off the list.

Sorry bud! Wasn't sure what class you were running.

How about Tim Griffith, Anthony Fetch and Bud McNasby? They all have run Stock in the past, although they had their bracket cars there this weekend.

Jared Pennington · 10-24-2007, 09:35 PM

Stock and Super Stock racers take note. The 2008 World Footbrake Challenge will be held at Bristol Dragway the weekend following the national event there. It will be Memorial Day weekend (May 23rd-25th) and it will be the single largest bottom bulb cash payday in the world. No buttons of any kind will be allowed on the wheel and no rev limiters as starting line enhancers (except for stick cars). All of you great bottom bulbers know where to leave without the button anyway and we look forward to having some of the great class racers attend the event. For more information on this great race , call 205-612-3502 , 662-837-8166 or simply go to www.worldfootbrakechallenge.com. We hope to see some of you in Bristol.

Jack McCarthy · 10-24-2007, 10:01 PM

WOW mike you mean people can actually drive without electronic aids ???
damn judging from posts on this forum i thought EVERYONE needed them just to have a chance to win a round ... AMAZING

jack mccarthy

07-30-2007, 05:08 PM	#1
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	$50,000 World Footbrake Challenge Just a note on this past weekend's $10K/$50K/$10K Jegs/BTE World Footbrake Challenge at Bristol. Thanks to all the Stockers that came out to support the race. Total of 320 cars on Friday, 290 on Saturday, and 335 on Sunday! Stockers in attendance: Lee Zane (K/SA Apollo), Randall Campbell (R/SA Chevy Truck), Jamie Southards (I/CM Duster), John Boyer (I/CM Malibu), and Todd "Bones" Ewing (D/SA Camaro). Also saw a blue Chevy II with SS/JA on it, but had a 355 in it - can't recall the name, I'm afraid. Congratulations to all the finalists... Friday $10K Win - Chris Plott R/U - Luke Bogacki Saturday $50K Win - Scotty Richardson R/U - Luke Bogacki Sunday rained out after 2nd round. Everyone still in got $170. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

07-30-2007, 08:08 PM	#2
RLR Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: $50,000 World Footbrake Challenge Michael Thanks for the info on this race. Did you race? I didn't see any "rules" on the flyer I read, so I have a few questions. Is it really a footbrake race, or is it just a bottom-bulb (no-delay-box) race? Must they launch the car off the foot brake, or can they still use buttons? Also, what about 2-steps, throttle stops, transbrakes and automatic shifters? I hope that it was old-fashion racing with nothing more hi-tech than a tach. Thanks.

07-30-2007, 09:34 PM	#3
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: $50,000 World Footbrake Challenge This was really a footbrake race. Just air/electric shifters allowed. I had pre-entered for the race, but then the promoters asked if I would announce for the event. So, I announced all weekend, and gave my entry to Jason Weaver, a multi-time champ from Beaver Springs Dragway in PA. He paid off the entry and made both of us a little money on top of that. Be glad that Weaver hasn't gotten a S/SS ride yet! Y'all missed an absolutely spectacular event. The World Footbrake Challenge just took over the top slot from the US Class Nationals on my personal list of the greatest events of all time (that I've been to). They'll be announcing the 2008 event details in a couple of months. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

07-31-2007, 02:51 PM	#4
herbjr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 1,027 Likes: 1 Liked 83 Times in 32 Posts	Re: $50,000 World Footbrake Challenge Hey Beard I give you weight to avoid Jamie, feed you beef and chedder while you announce and you leave me off the list. Herb Jr

07-31-2007, 04:41 PM	#5
John Kelley Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tightwad,TEXAS Posts: 911 Likes: 6 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: $50,000 World Footbrake Challenge deleted Last edited by John Kelley; 08-01-2007 at 12:16 AM.

08-01-2007, 12:00 AM	#6
herbjr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 1,027 Likes: 1 Liked 83 Times in 32 Posts	Re: $50,000 World Footbrake Challenge Why would you accuse someone of that if you arent going to mention their name. Im calling you out to tell us who you are talking about or your post will go down as another person who cries for no reason. Herb Jr

08-01-2007, 12:09 AM	#7
John Kelley Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tightwad,TEXAS Posts: 911 Likes: 6 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: $50,000 World Footbrake Challenge Make your own conclusions. Last edited by John Kelley; 08-01-2007 at 12:17 AM.

10-24-2007, 09:35 PM	#9
Jared Pennington Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Coalburg , Alabama Posts: 20 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: $50,000 World Footbrake Challenge Stock and Super Stock racers take note. The 2008 World Footbrake Challenge will be held at Bristol Dragway the weekend following the national event there. It will be Memorial Day weekend (May 23rd-25th) and it will be the single largest bottom bulb cash payday in the world. No buttons of any kind will be allowed on the wheel and no rev limiters as starting line enhancers (except for stick cars). All of you great bottom bulbers know where to leave without the button anyway and we look forward to having some of the great class racers attend the event. For more information on this great race , call 205-612-3502 , 662-837-8166 or simply go to www.worldfootbrakechallenge.com. We hope to see some of you in Bristol.

10-24-2007, 10:01 PM	#10
Jack McCarthy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: lyndon ky. ... louisville area Posts: 1,314 Likes: 27 Liked 442 Times in 112 Posts	Re: $50,000 World Footbrake Challenge WOW mike you mean people can actually drive without electronic aids ??? damn judging from posts on this forum i thought EVERYONE needed them just to have a chance to win a round ... AMAZING jack mccarthy __________________ Jack McCarthy 3609 STK "the Captain"