S/SS combo @ BIR 2011

Tim Lisson · 02-08-2011, 12:48 PM

The tech line relocation is great, however, last year I was still in line for a tech card at 10:00 so I hope they are able to staff it so we can get down to tech.

After the first race is there any talk about extended tech?

Either way the improvements or plans sound great and look forward to the first outing.

Tim

Ron Zenzen 5402 · 02-08-2011, 01:14 PM

I'm going to sit back and be silent this year. Four cars out of this camp will be ready!

MEXJOE · 02-08-2011, 03:00 PM

Hi Tim
They ARE GOING TO DOUBLE the help in the
tech card/payment, shirt shack under the condo.

As far as Extended Tech. NHRA has put an end
to all Extended Tech.Like they had in the past.
The one that was performed by the tracks themselves.

However you CAN have the official
NHRA EXTENDED TECH performed on your car
It is available at BIR. At every race.
(OFFERED AS TIME PERMITS)
It is a Very Thorough inspection
that takes 1-2 hours.
BUT! then you are done for the
year at all NHRA TRACKS.
That is the only extended tech available now.

Thanks
Glen DeMenge

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Lisson

The tech line relocation is great, however, last year I was still in line for a tech card at 10:00 so I hope they are able to staff it so we can get down to tech.

After the first race is there any talk about extended tech?

Either way the improvements or plans sound great and look forward to the first outing.

Tim

5919 SSKA · 02-08-2011, 05:03 PM

Pro-Rated Payout yet?

Mike Casteel · 02-08-2011, 05:34 PM

I for the life of me cant understand you Stock/Superstock guys. You complain about payout of 1200.00 for 5 rounds and 100 entry fee that seems pretty good to me. It was your choice to build that expensive car although there are plenty of bracket cars out there with the same or more money in there cars and we run the **** out of them for 1000.00, my car included. You have 1 day of Stk / SS and the next day run brackets for 1000.00 for 80 dollar entry because face it you are nothing but a BRACKET CAR, you put a dial on every round just like i do. Quit bitching and race your cars they are not that fragile.

Todd Curtis · 02-08-2011, 07:29 PM

Mr. Casteel

The people that run these cars understand why they run them. My guess is you have never run one, there for you don't understand what it takes to make one competitive. The challenge to make them run as fast as you can under a restrictive set of rules. Yes we put a number on the window, but we also have heads up runs, depending on the class some people have them every race. If you can't understand us then your in the perfect class as a bracket racer, if you want to learn and understand our class then get a class car and go to work. I personally like the challenge of working to go faster, it is as much fun to make these cars perform as to drive them.

Todd Curtis
SSLA 5571

MEXJOE · 02-08-2011, 08:01 PM

EAASSYYYYYYY NOW BOYS!

We need to keep this positive and not turn it in to a bitch and spit please!

Mike I am trying to get things going in the right direction here with regard to payout and entry and all of that.

As far as payout goes; the BIR payout is stronger than any division race payout (excluding contingency for what it's worth)

In allot of ways you are right. we do just dial-in BUT we do have heads-up
Like Todd pointed out.
A good way to look at it is like this.
S/SS ENGINES are like a Rolex Versus Timex in a bracket car both get
the job done one is just a bit more precise and more$$$. And that's what you need when .05 (or less) is all that separates a champ from a chump
I know you understand that.
I also know where you are coming from with regards to a bracket car NOT being cheap junk as well! You have had some of the nicest bracket cars around!

But please, help me to keep things for the S/SS group positive THANKS FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.

Glen DeMenge

MEXJOE · 02-08-2011, 08:12 PM

Not yet
I will put it up as soon as I get it.
As well as the year-end points prizes.

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5919 SSKA

Pro-Rated Payout yet?

5343stk · 02-08-2011, 10:20 PM

Mr. Casteel,

This is a class racer forum, not a bracket racer forum.

Therefore, we can speak how we feel in regards to our classes. The Internet is all about bitching in case you haven't noticed.

I do not believe I know you, but I respect your opinion.

Class racers are a different bunch. You may not agree with how we operate, but I would hope you wait until your one of us before you form your opinion.

I have formed friendships of a lifetime among class racers. We all are striving for a common goal to better the performance of our cars while working within a set of rules. Besides my family, it drives me everyday to succeed at work to allow me to pour money into my car.

We are a tight knit group.

I am impressed with the amount of posts in regards to making BIR a better place for us. It shows our concern and by Mexican Joe's efforts it will be a better place to race in 2011.

We are not better than any bracket racer. We do however work to align our thoughts to work for a common goal so all can race for a bigger purse.

Todd Curtis · 02-08-2011, 10:53 PM

Glen,

Thank you for all your efforts, it looks like BIR will be an even better place to race in 2011.

Also, Thank You to the staff at BIR for taking the time to listen and make
Some great changes, I beleave the car counts should be up and people will be having fun in 2011.

Todd Curtis
SSLA 5571

02-08-2011, 12:48 PM	#1
Tim Lisson Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Solon Springs, WI Posts: 166 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: S/SS combo @ BIR 2011 The tech line relocation is great, however, last year I was still in line for a tech card at 10:00 so I hope they are able to staff it so we can get down to tech. After the first race is there any talk about extended tech? Either way the improvements or plans sound great and look forward to the first outing. Tim

02-08-2011, 01:14 PM	#2
Ron Zenzen 5402 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 76 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: S/SS combo @ BIR 2011 I'm going to sit back and be silent this year. Four cars out of this camp will be ready! __________________ Ron Zenzen 5402 SS

02-08-2011, 05:03 PM	#4
5919 SSKA Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sauk Rapids, MN Posts: 284 Likes: 20 Liked 19 Times in 5 Posts	Re: S/SS combo @ BIR 2011 Pro-Rated Payout yet? __________________ Racing web page

02-08-2011, 05:34 PM	#5
Mike Casteel Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 15 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: S/SS combo @ BIR 2011 I for the life of me cant understand you Stock/Superstock guys. You complain about payout of 1200.00 for 5 rounds and 100 entry fee that seems pretty good to me. It was your choice to build that expensive car although there are plenty of bracket cars out there with the same or more money in there cars and we run the **** out of them for 1000.00, my car included. You have 1 day of Stk / SS and the next day run brackets for 1000.00 for 80 dollar entry because face it you are nothing but a BRACKET CAR, you put a dial on every round just like i do. Quit bitching and race your cars they are not that fragile.

02-08-2011, 07:29 PM	#6
Todd Curtis Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Elk River MN Posts: 26 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: S/SS combo @ BIR 2011 Mr. Casteel The people that run these cars understand why they run them. My guess is you have never run one, there for you don't understand what it takes to make one competitive. The challenge to make them run as fast as you can under a restrictive set of rules. Yes we put a number on the window, but we also have heads up runs, depending on the class some people have them every race. If you can't understand us then your in the perfect class as a bracket racer, if you want to learn and understand our class then get a class car and go to work. I personally like the challenge of working to go faster, it is as much fun to make these cars perform as to drive them. Todd Curtis SSLA 5571

02-08-2011, 08:01 PM	#7
MEXJOE Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: nhranumbers.com Posts: 875 Likes: 137 Liked 165 Times in 51 Posts	Re: S/SS combo @ BIR 2011 EAASSYYYYYYY NOW BOYS! We need to keep this positive and not turn it in to a bitch and spit please! Mike I am trying to get things going in the right direction here with regard to payout and entry and all of that. As far as payout goes; the BIR payout is stronger than any division race payout (excluding contingency for what it's worth) In allot of ways you are right. we do just dial-in BUT we do have heads-up Like Todd pointed out. A good way to look at it is like this. S/SS ENGINES are like a Rolex Versus Timex in a bracket car both get the job done one is just a bit more precise and more$$$. And that's what you need when .05 (or less) is all that separates a champ from a chump I know you understand that. I also know where you are coming from with regards to a bracket car NOT being cheap junk as well! You have had some of the nicest bracket cars around! But please, help me to keep things for the S/SS group positive THANKS FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING. Glen DeMenge Last edited by MEXJOE; 02-08-2011 at 08:09 PM.

02-08-2011, 10:20 PM	#9
5343stk Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Zimmerman, MN Posts: 99 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: S/SS combo @ BIR 2011 Mr. Casteel, This is a class racer forum, not a bracket racer forum. Therefore, we can speak how we feel in regards to our classes. The Internet is all about bitching in case you haven't noticed. I do not believe I know you, but I respect your opinion. Class racers are a different bunch. You may not agree with how we operate, but I would hope you wait until your one of us before you form your opinion. I have formed friendships of a lifetime among class racers. We all are striving for a common goal to better the performance of our cars while working within a set of rules. Besides my family, it drives me everyday to succeed at work to allow me to pour money into my car. We are a tight knit group. I am impressed with the amount of posts in regards to making BIR a better place for us. It shows our concern and by Mexican Joe's efforts it will be a better place to race in 2011. We are not better than any bracket racer. We do however work to align our thoughts to work for a common goal so all can race for a bigger purse. __________________ James & Kari Findell (2) 1973 Plymouth Duster's 340 NHRA Stock Eliminator

02-08-2011, 10:53 PM	#10
Todd Curtis Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Elk River MN Posts: 26 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: S/SS combo @ BIR 2011 Glen, Thank you for all your efforts, it looks like BIR will be an even better place to race in 2011. Also, Thank You to the staff at BIR for taking the time to listen and make Some great changes, I beleave the car counts should be up and people will be having fun in 2011. Todd Curtis SSLA 5571

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