Attention Division 5 & 6 Stock/Super Stock Racers

[GarysZ24]

Mike, now I wish even more that I lived in Div.6, but I still live in Div. 7 country.

However, if you talked with Ron Craft at Rocky Mountain Raceway, I'm sure he'd be interested in your idea, because he's definitely trying to get a greater Stock/Super Stock pressence at his track in Salt Lake City, Utah? How about that...furthermore, I wish you Arizona could possibly be included in your states of interest, since we have three drag strips here, that could be interested in your offerings...I'm not sure about Firebird International Raceway, but Speedworld Motorplex, and Southwestern International Raceway probably would be?

[Phillip marvetz]

Count me in for a few races also.

[ChevyII]

Hey Dion, Gary and Phil,

Thanks guys for your positive response to this new initiative. The timing is right and we are truly excited to get this off the ground.

Dion, if you are looking to drive the wheels off the car, this venue will do it! Looking forward to your participation in 2012.

Gary, thanks for the positive words but "we have to walk, before we can run." The tracks you have named would be great to race at but we have to get this venture "up and running." I look forward to your support and enthusiasm as we grow this effort. If you are looking for a roadtrip in 2012, you are always welcome!

Phil, thanks for your support and be sure to spread the word to everyone in the NW.

Thanks,

Mike Ferstl

[GarysZ24]

Originally Posted by ChevyII

Hey Dion, Gary and Phil,

Thanks guys for your positive response to this new initiative. The timing is right and we are truly excited to get this off the ground.

Dion, if you are looking to drive the wheels off the car, this venue will do it! Looking forward to your participation in 2012.

Gary, thanks for the positive words but "we have to walk, before we can run." The tracks you have named would be great to race at but we have to get this venture "up and running." I look forward to your support and enthusiasm as we grow this effort. If you are looking for a roadtrip in 2012, you are always welcome!

Phil, thanks for your support and be sure to spread the word to everyone in the NW.

Thanks,

Mike Ferstl

Possibly, because I'm embracing competition for my meager racing dollar, since I think it's outrageous that here in Div. 7 they charge $165 for a national open, when in Div. 5 it costs $80-100 bucks! What you offer is fair for the dollar, but when no points or contingency money is up for grabs at a national open, Div. 7 is really being unfair to its racers, for the benefit of the pros who get money from corporations (in most cases)! Perhaps I'll make another move in D6's direction, and I'll definitely be in if I do. Otherwise, I'll hope that NHRA will realize that the economy is hurting their racer participation (only 5 Super Stock entries, and 11 stock entries including me, thus far for the upcoming Arizona Nationals), and we sportsman racers could use a break in our cost, when we're the one's (primarily) paying the bills for NHRA...they should make the pros bear the increased insurance cost, instead of passing it on to us, when we're not the ones who caused the claims they have to deal with in most cases anyway!

That is why I'll do my best to embrace any options (like this one), for my racing dollar because we're being taken advantage of out here (as is D1, but they can probably afford it since they don't have to travel much for their whole div. layout), and it isn't fair!

[ChevyII]

Gary,

I hear you as well as all of the other racers as I too am a racer....

One of the reasons why we are offering this deal to racers is to offer good value for the $$$ you are paying out!

It's unfortunate racers are having to pay the fees they are for the little return. Add the travel cost, hotels and any other incidentals and you have a negative sum return.

We are trying to provide a good alternative and create some fun!

Again, thanks for your feedback!!!

Mike Ferstl
Northwest Stock/Super Stock Initiative

[ChevyII]

Good morning everyone,

Looking forward to hearing from the Alberta, Saskatchewan and BC racers on this new initiative.

Drop me a line and give some constructive feedback. Let's leave what has happened in the past and move onto 2012. There is a tremendous amount of opportunity out there and "yes" is the only option!

Thanks,

Mike Ferstl
Northwest Stock/Super Stock Initiative

[ChevyII]

Good morning,

Tom Nolan or Darcy Clarke please contact me via private message.

Thanks,

Mike Ferstl
Northwest Stock/Super Stock Initiative

[55 Chevy]

Yes, that would interest me. Should be able to make a few of those races.

Need to get some passes on my car. Only done twelve in the past eighteen years.

Allan

[ChevyII]

Hi Allan,

Thanks for your vote of confidence!

Hopefully a doubleheader in Edmonton and one in Medicine Hat will give you a "local" opportunity to row that new setup.

Look forward to seeing the 55 in action.

Mike Ferstl
Northwest Stock/Super Stock Initiative

[Mike Corbett]

We would try to make a couple of races- how about Douglas Motorsports Park for one (they are a Division 5 track). Sounds like a good time. Keep us posted. Linda