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[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Don Himes

I guess this is a long winded version of saying to Terry: Go with it, because this is a GREAT idea, and I believe it's time has come.......again!!!!!!!

Just wanted to say that this is not all my idea. There is one other person involved and he will let himself be known when he is ready as there is much to be considered in this undertaking. Believe it or not.....we were NOT drinking when we started to talk about this.....lol.

[Michael Beard]

Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

The idea is to make it a 2 day event Friday and Saturday with Sunday used as a back up in case of a rain out or a head start to get back home for us working people. Thursdays would be for set up, ....

Personally, I'd rather have a Fri (setup) Sat-Sun schedule. Yes, you'd have a Sunday travel day, and the rain date *is* a good idea, but you've got 100% of the people that have to miss work on Fri, and most will miss Thurs. If you race Sat-Sun, only a % of people will miss Fri, and a much smaller % may have to miss Mon. Most guys would be eliminated from competition Sunday afternoon and have plenty of travel time. In either case, you're looking at a third day at the track, which means more money... although you could negotiate with the track that they could have a test'n'tune the night of the 'setup' day, and have that be their 'take' for the first day.

On the up-side, Fri-Sat are better spectator days. But, in either case, do we have the guts to pull an ADRL and offer free tickets to pack the joint? It's more likely to draw a major sponsor for the series if we can promise a packed house. Charge for parking, sell t-shirts, and the track is happy with concession sales -- could the potential of outrageous concession sales be used in negotiating the track rental contract? Could always go the route of free general admission, and then sell upgrades for reserved seating.

This might even play into an idea I have. I'd like to do a limited-edition set of trading cards for Stock and Super Stock. One of the toughest obstacles would be obtaining photos (or the rights thereof). With a stand-alone series, we'd own the rights to the photography, and could market packs of trading cards with real heroes on them.

Re: Pinks.... it's all about the TV. Whether or not people like Rich, you have to hand it to their production crew. They do a pretty good job of capturing the action. I nominate Larry Pfister for videographer! (Horsepower Heaven, of "4 Days in May" fame)

Announcing staff is going to be key.

More later....

[Clayton Wright]

Talk about an idea who's time has come. I have been doing this since the early 60's so have seen all the enhancement's we have been saddled with. Count me in. Atco or Englishtown would probably a good venue for the east coast race. Thanks again for a great idea.

[Tod Lane]

Originally Posted by Larry Munk

How about letting in Nostalgia PRO GAS 9.90, foot brake and no electronics. It was fun back then.

And the 10.90 class the same way, although I would allow trans brakes but NO other electronics or air operated stuff. It help with car counts.

[Dwight Southerland]

X-TECH MAN -

Did you get my email?

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Dwight Southerland

X-TECH MAN -

Did you get my email?

No....It never made the trip. Try me again. Terry

[Urraco]

What about Ihra and nhra having a lock on all the tracks?

[Greg Barsamian]

Just look at the development of "Pinks"...... Go no further.
They pack every track they go to.

I agreee remove the electronics from the .90 racers, let them race.

Pay on the return road, and get TV time!
Sign me up!

Guaranty fans will flock to the stands!
Use Bill Baders system: treat fans like family & they'll return time & time again!
(plus who wouldnt want a pound of Ice Cream for a buck)

I'm with "Bell-Bouy"

[Michael Beard]

Originally Posted by Urraco

What about Ihra and nhra having a lock on all the tracks?

IHRA is pretty friendly with their tracks. This idea might run into issues with NHRA's "Approved Alternative Sanction Organizations" if they decide it poses any kind of threat.
http://www.nhra.com/content/general....7495&zoneid=60

[Tom Goldman]

Sounds like a great idea,and I certainly hope it comes to be........As a Stock and .90 racer it would be great to race both,and I agree it would be a great time for a clean start on the heads up/no breakout format. .....I like the VRA model, no electronics except for shifters ,maby even quicker breaks than the 7.60,8.60,9.60,they run.....With a qualified field,you wouldn't be over run with entries, only serious participants........Tom