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[X-TECH MAN]

Hi boys and girls. Are your tired of getting kicked in the teeth at the association races that you currently attend? What would you think about a "REAL" S/S and stock (and maybe Comp eliminator) association in the future? Would you support it ? An association for legal class cars and for class racers? Remember the "stuff" Woodro and Greg just went thru ! Input from a few good racers that would accually be listen to and voted on. No '90 classes, no Pros, no circus acts (sound familiar?) and a few varied eliminators for the spectators such as Top Stock (run as it should be like Dave Leys east coast program) , Jr, stock. and a fast S/S eliminator run such as Comp. with a CIC to help equal out some obsure car advantage. Maybe a "HEMI SHOOT OUT" (if Chrysler didnt go broke and wanted to support it). Final eliminator decisions to be decided later if this association was to happen. One that had class run offs at EVERY race with class win money and each eliminator at EVERY race. No rotation. One with honest tear down inspections that would not be over ridden from someone out of touch with the real world. One that you didnt have to pre enter your money months in advance. One that carried its own record list, a World Championship, an in house news paper, one that paid good money to win($5000) and runner up ($2500) plus contingency moneys from companies that accually PAID you and would HAVE to pay directly to the racers within 90 days or be dropped, AND good round money paying back a lot farther than you currently get. One that used current up to date HP ratings (?), NO AHFS if you flew in good air and current classes from "the other" associations so you wouldnt have to change your car to race at different vinues. One run with heads up runs during the eliminator with same class cars just as your used to. How about one race to stat with (2009) and moving to 4 the following year (2010). One in the west, one in the east, one in the south, and one in the north mid west area. Cheaper entry fees, less expensive membership (Its a real association....remember) and a friendly association with people who really wanted you to be there and said thanks for coming when you leave. Lots of time for time trials, qualifying (we cant control the weather though), and a ladder sheet. Well......It could happen and I wonder what we could call the association. Maybe a contest to come up with an approiate name with a free enty to the winner at the first race. Just food for thought right now but it could be closer than you think. Does this sound interesting to all of the legal class racers in the U.S.A. and Canada? Comments and suggestions??? Good and bad as we always have the negative whinners on here....lol. Good or bad your comments will be taken in a constructive manner. If intersted lets see the response. Does anyone remember how myself and Mike Keener got the ball rolling for Top Stock several years ago on this site. Remeber how Alex Dnysenko made the U.S. Class Nationals happen about 8 years ago by starting a thread on this very site. You have to walk before you can fly. Terry Bell (aka X-Tech Man)

[David Lee]

where do I sign up?

[Urraco]

You bet I would support that idea. its about time someone came up with something better than we have now. Kip Martin

[Shawn Blair]

This sounds GREAT!!! I'm in for sure.

[Michael Beard]

In a perfect world, yes.

For your feasibility study, you may find my Race Purse Calculator spreadsheet useful - http://www.staginglight.com/resources/race_purse07.xls (if it asked for a password, just hit cancel. It should load.) When you factor in track rentals, things might get tight. You can probably count on $6K-$8K/day on renting a decent facility, or I've heard rumors all the way up to $43K/day for Concord. LOL I ran the numbers for this type of deal last year, and it's very hard to do everything as a promoter that you would like to be able to do as a racer.

I don't think you can pay back further than IHRA, since round 1 winners get paid at Nationals. I'm okay with round money starting 3rd round loser.

Pre-entries may be a necessary evil due to the track rental policy at some facilities - but that's something that I would support for a worthy cause.

That being said, if the ball gets rolling, I will step up to help along the lines of graphic design and printing. I can also help with website work and race reporting -- with a smattering of photography and announcing between rounds.

"CLASSCAR" - CLASSracer's Club of Auto Racing

[Pistol Pete]

As John Belushi said in Animal House: " Let's Do It"

Great Idea....

Let's Roll



Pistol Pete 1374 Stock

[Brandon Peterson]

you forgot to invite crate motor racers...........(the red headed stepchild of class racing)...........sounds like a fun race

[Myron Piatek]

UCRA - United Class Racers Association

"United" would be the key word.

[Michael Beard]

Ever tried fried UCRA? I think it's a southern dish.

[Notch1320]

I'd be happy to see the .90 classes gone!!!