Auto Meter Northern Class Nationals Q&A

[Bill Bagley]

Originally Posted by Larry Hill

I have a request for Class Eliminations. Ever since we have been running class off of a ladder, at National events if 2 cars come up that are to run each other, they go ahead and run them. I think it is lots more interesting and fun to watch to run all 10 C/SA cars together! Right now there may be 1 pair of B/SA, 1 of A/SA, then K/SA. I am sure it is harder to get everyone in class up there at the same time, but it sure would make it better for watching.
Thanks,
Patsy

Patsy/Larry, didn't realize you guys were going to be there. Look forward to seeing you again.

[gbur]

By the tracks website find not much info. What amenities does the track have, ie restrooms w/ showers etc

[Michael Beard]

Originally Posted by gbur

By the tracks website find not much info. What amenities does the track have, ie restrooms w/ showers etc

Joe Martens had posted on the event planning thread that they do have showers.

They do have permanent restroom facilities under/beside the main grandstands. The men's room is on the back side of the concession stand. At some of the bigger events, Pizza Cottage operates a concession trailer with pizza and the best Italian grinders! I'll touch base with them and make sure they'll be there.

Google Maps satellite view of the facility:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.9592...!3m1!1e3?hl=en

[Michael Beard]

Q: You got anybody announcing at this thing?

A: We have a dynamic duo lined up to entertain and inform you throughout the weekend: Mike Bassin from NHRA Div. 1 country, and the one and only Bob Unkefer. Straight-shooter depth of knowledge mixed with racer-savvy and sense of humor, I picture this pair as the next Abbott and Costello. I think they will complement each other quite well. There may be some surprise guest announcers as well.

Speaking of Staff...

If you didn't already know, REDMAN is in charge of the starting line all weekend, along with his understudy, NHRA Div. 3 starter Bradley. Nitro Joe Jackson is the race director, and our expanding lineup of tech officials includes NHRA Div. 3's Donald Braun along with IHRA veterans Jim Woods, Danny Waters, Sr., Robert Kinton, Murph, and Donnie Crowder. I'm working on getting y'all one more NHRA Tech. We also have some volunteers waiting on deck to lend a helping hand where needed!

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by Bill Bagley

Patsy/Larry, didn't realize you guys were going to be there. Look forward to seeing you again.

Bill is going?

[Bill Bagley]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Bill is going?

Bill is. Is Ed?

[Michael Beard]

Originally Posted by Bill Bagley

Bill is. Is Ed?

Ed should, because Bill is giving away a Honda EU2000i portable generator from Bagley Tractor & Equipment (www.bagleytractor.com) to one lucky winner during Sunday's main event! But I'm sure everyone already knew about that and the other $50,000 worth of cash, prizes, and contingency on top of the other $50,000 in payouts...

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by Bill Bagley

Bill is. Is Ed?

Long drive Bill. Depends on how the old fart is getting along. Would be fun. If I do, maybe I could follow you up there?

[Bill Bagley]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Long drive Bill. Depends on how the old fart is getting along. Would be fun. If I do, maybe I could follow you up there?

After watching you 'hammer down' in Belle Rose last week, I have confidence that the old fart will be getting along just fine. It's a 1,000 miles one way for us, would be glad to have a second vehicle in the convoy. Maybe we could rendezvous somewhere in Arkansas?

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by Bill Bagley

After watching you 'hammer down' in Belle Rose last week, I have confidence that the old fart will be getting along just fine. It's a 1,000 miles one way for us, would be glad to have a second vehicle in the convoy. Maybe we could rendezvous somewhere in Arkansas?

Putting my race schedule in my phone, and found this race is the same weekend as our Ennis points race. :-(