The 2013 Race Season......

Ken Miele · 01-09-2013, 10:07 PM

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?

james schaechter · 01-09-2013, 10:45 PM

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!

Bernie Cunningham · 01-09-2013, 11:05 PM

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

Dave Casey · 01-09-2013, 11:27 PM

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.

Dave Casey · 01-09-2013, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bernie Cunningham

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

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

ALMACK · 01-10-2013, 11:24 AM

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.

Mike Carr · 01-10-2013, 12:25 PM

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.

Jim Wahl · 01-10-2013, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Carr

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.

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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Wade Mahaffey · 01-10-2013, 03:44 PM

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

Dan Fahey · 01-10-2013, 04:08 PM

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

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

Dan

01-09-2013, 10:07 PM	#1
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,553 Times in 1,522 Posts	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?

01-09-2013, 10:45 PM	#2
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,988 Likes: 1,281 Liked 1,428 Times in 296 Posts	Re: The 2013 Race Season...... 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! __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

01-09-2013, 11:05 PM	#3
Bernie Cunningham Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 560 Likes: 45 Liked 52 Times in 17 Posts	Re: The 2013 Race Season...... 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 __________________ Bernie Cunningham 7053 STK

01-09-2013, 11:27 PM	#4
Dave Casey VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampden, MA Posts: 1,201 Likes: 233 Liked 774 Times in 164 Posts	Re: The 2013 Race Season...... 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. __________________ Dave Casey 1330 STK

01-10-2013, 11:24 AM	#6
ALMACK VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 1,937 Likes: 131 Liked 369 Times in 127 Posts	Re: The 2013 Race Season...... 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. __________________ Alan Mackin Stock 3777/ SS 3377 P/SA & SS/PA Fox Thunderbird I/PS '95 Mustang GT

01-10-2013, 12:25 PM	#7
Mike Carr VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Enon Valley PA Posts: 1,650 Likes: 234 Liked 83 Times in 37 Posts	Re: The 2013 Race Season...... 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. __________________ Mike Carr, Tri-State S/SS Association President Looking for 2015 S/SS Race Sponsors Contact me if interested buffdaddy_1302@hotmail.com (724) 510-5912

01-10-2013, 03:44 PM	#9
Wade Mahaffey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 581 Likes: 0 Liked 17 Times in 7 Posts	Re: The 2013 Race Season...... 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

01-10-2013, 04:08 PM	#10
Dan Fahey VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,128 Likes: 1,084 Liked 184 Times in 113 Posts	Re: The 2013 Race Season...... 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 Well guess I will plan for 2014..got enough time now ! Dan