US Class Nationals

Jeff Teuton · 03-10-2009, 10:59 AM

Only if I can win again. But it would be worth it to have a couple of beers with the wild Ukrainian even if he likes Fords. That is the only race I ever won. Course being a professional I only like races with at least 180 cars in the field. Did yall see my light in Baton Rouge. A 143, and I think it was 1.43 seconds. My 60' was quicker than my reaction. I need another US Class Nationals to get my timing right. Count us in.

Ed Wright · 03-10-2009, 11:46 AM

It would be hard to beat No Problem. Long drive for me, but I have seen no better facility, or people, for cars like ours.

John Lang · 03-10-2009, 12:54 PM

Jeff Teuton!!!!!! Some time ago I gave you the answer for your reaction time problem ,but that was for when you got older! So maybe now is the time to refresh! When you get older and your reflexes start to go away, you compensate for that by leaving on the PRESTAGE! Then the lite will be in the .015-.025 range, if your on your toes! Besides i think i helped carry a block into your trailer at BYRON! Have a good day.I Talked to Alex yesterday and he seems really fired up. Later.......... John

John Warehime · 03-10-2009, 02:48 PM

It's hard to beat Atco for track conditions, and management.

Frank Castros · 03-10-2009, 03:37 PM

Atco and No Problem are no doubt premier drag strips, but wouldn't a midwest location best serve the racers from all of the divisions?
It will be the US Class Nationals, correct?

Randall Klein · 03-10-2009, 04:44 PM

I would think something in the central US if it is to draw a representative sample and truly be a US Class Nationals II; another consideration to increase enthusiasm and attendence is the capability to run good ET's, all out, no AHFS.....the turnout at Maple Grove for the Hemi Shootout was impressive. So that being said, in my opinion you rule out anything west of Topeka, or east of Joliet....my top picks would be:

1. Joliet
2. Tri-State (Earlville, IA)
3. Bowling Green
4. Norwalk (slightly east!)
5. Stanton or Martin MI
6. Topeka (darn headwind mostly)

April or late Sept-October

Probably can't get nor afford Joliet & Topeka, probably same for Norwalk, so Tri-State or Bowling Green seem to be logical choices in my view

BobUnkefer · 03-10-2009, 05:04 PM

Randall (& all),

Topeka might be more affordable than you think. For a "US" Class nationals, I can't think of a more central location. Held in the fall with the air that used to send the pro's to record runs could get interesting.
And, with ALL of the asphalt the track has, I don't think anyone would be parked on dirt/grass (unless they wanted to be).

NHRA moved their event from the fall to the spring @ Topeka because of Nascar putting their event @ the Kansas Speedway on top of the fall race date, why not take advantage of what was normaly some pretty good weather for an event of this type.

While there are a LOT of great tracks back east, Alex had the right idea with the original location in Illinois, at least he was trying to keep it centralized. Get the event too far east, and while you have a large base of racers to draw from, you start eliminating those west of the Mississippi. For it to be a "US" class nats, I would think that you would need to keep the opportunity open for those of a western persuasion.

My only question would be race or announce......either would be a blast!

my .02

Unk

03-10-2009, 10:59 AM	#1
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: US Class Nationals Only if I can win again. But it would be worth it to have a couple of beers with the wild Ukrainian even if he likes Fords. That is the only race I ever won. Course being a professional I only like races with at least 180 cars in the field. Did yall see my light in Baton Rouge. A 143, and I think it was 1.43 seconds. My 60' was quicker than my reaction. I need another US Class Nationals to get my timing right. Count us in. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

03-10-2009, 11:46 AM	#2
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: US Class Nationals It would be hard to beat No Problem. Long drive for me, but I have seen no better facility, or people, for cars like ours. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

03-10-2009, 12:54 PM	#3
John Lang Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sheboygan Wi Posts: 391 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: US Class Nationals Jeff Teuton!!!!!! Some time ago I gave you the answer for your reaction time problem ,but that was for when you got older! So maybe now is the time to refresh! When you get older and your reflexes start to go away, you compensate for that by leaving on the PRESTAGE! Then the lite will be in the .015-.025 range, if your on your toes! Besides i think i helped carry a block into your trailer at BYRON! Have a good day.I Talked to Alex yesterday and he seems really fired up. Later.......... John __________________ John Lang 365 STK, SS

03-10-2009, 02:48 PM	#4
John Warehime Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 291 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: US Class Nationals It's hard to beat Atco for track conditions, and management.

03-10-2009, 03:37 PM	#5
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,973 Likes: 2,586 Liked 2,723 Times in 960 Posts	Re: US Class Nationals Atco and No Problem are no doubt premier drag strips, but wouldn't a midwest location best serve the racers from all of the divisions? It will be the US Class Nationals, correct?

03-10-2009, 04:44 PM	#6
Randall Klein Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 785 Likes: 45 Liked 316 Times in 67 Posts	Re: US Class Nationals I would think something in the central US if it is to draw a representative sample and truly be a US Class Nationals II; another consideration to increase enthusiasm and attendence is the capability to run good ET's, all out, no AHFS.....the turnout at Maple Grove for the Hemi Shootout was impressive. So that being said, in my opinion you rule out anything west of Topeka, or east of Joliet....my top picks would be: 1. Joliet 2. Tri-State (Earlville, IA) 3. Bowling Green 4. Norwalk (slightly east!) 5. Stanton or Martin MI 6. Topeka (darn headwind mostly) April or late Sept-October Probably can't get nor afford Joliet & Topeka, probably same for Norwalk, so Tri-State or Bowling Green seem to be logical choices in my view

03-10-2009, 05:04 PM	#7
BobUnkefer Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 465 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: US Class Nationals Randall (& all), Topeka might be more affordable than you think. For a "US" Class nationals, I can't think of a more central location. Held in the fall with the air that used to send the pro's to record runs could get interesting. And, with ALL of the asphalt the track has, I don't think anyone would be parked on dirt/grass (unless they wanted to be). NHRA moved their event from the fall to the spring @ Topeka because of Nascar putting their event @ the Kansas Speedway on top of the fall race date, why not take advantage of what was normaly some pretty good weather for an event of this type. While there are a LOT of great tracks back east, Alex had the right idea with the original location in Illinois, at least he was trying to keep it centralized. Get the event too far east, and while you have a large base of racers to draw from, you start eliminating those west of the Mississippi. For it to be a "US" class nats, I would think that you would need to keep the opportunity open for those of a western persuasion. My only question would be race or announce......either would be a blast! my .02 Unk Last edited by BobUnkefer; 03-10-2009 at 05:10 PM.

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