Disappearing Stockers in Michigan!!!

Dave Turner · 08-15-2010, 05:27 PM

Well, it's like this,

I stayed home this weekend to support our Can Am Stock/SS series because the Martin race dates were finalized after our schedule was released.

A 2 hr tow to the track; won 2 rounds and went home with $150. We had 39 cars and the racing is extremely competetive. I too love the Martin track, but the de-emphasis on the ceremonial aspect of class run-offs makes the Nitro Jam event even less attractive. Add on the 9 hour tow, give or take, and the decision was easy.

Beth Denysenko · 08-15-2010, 06:16 PM

MIA and normally there - Bob & Craig Marshall and their four cars, Jeltmas and their two cars, Brent Darroch and his two cars, Bill, Brad & Shane Zaskowski and their three cars just to name a few.

I really hate the way they are "running" class this year. Why even bother having it? There is no contigency to speak of, you don't even get a chance to race for it - and the kicker, no picture to buy if you want one for your sponsors or family . . . .

NHRA hasn't been much better this year, though it has had to do with weather. Again at Brainerd, they had to cancel class run offs due to the weather and went with the higher qualified car. I am not sure how many times this has happened, but it seems it has happened quite a few times this year and it's unfortunate for all. There is too much scheduled. Snowmobiles need track time too, righ? 10 lbs. of crap in a 5 lb. bag.

Jim Kaekel · 08-16-2010, 07:00 AM

I think there are a lot of reasons for the disappearing car and spectator counts that occurred at US-131 this past weekend including the economy, the hot/humid weather, the change in direction of IHRA, and of course, the Torco fiasco.

08-15-2010, 05:27 PM	#1
Dave Turner VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Schomberg, ON, Canada Posts: 1,222 Likes: 1,606 Liked 364 Times in 138 Posts	Re: Disappearing Stockers in Michigan!!! Well, it's like this, I stayed home this weekend to support our Can Am Stock/SS series because the Martin race dates were finalized after our schedule was released. A 2 hr tow to the track; won 2 rounds and went home with $150. We had 39 cars and the racing is extremely competetive. I too love the Martin track, but the de-emphasis on the ceremonial aspect of class run-offs makes the Nitro Jam event even less attractive. Add on the 9 hour tow, give or take, and the decision was easy. __________________ Dave Turner SS/GT #1153

08-15-2010, 06:16 PM	#2
Beth Denysenko Live Reporter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 426 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Disappearing Stockers in Michigan!!! MIA and normally there - Bob & Craig Marshall and their four cars, Jeltmas and their two cars, Brent Darroch and his two cars, Bill, Brad & Shane Zaskowski and their three cars just to name a few. I really hate the way they are "running" class this year. Why even bother having it? There is no contigency to speak of, you don't even get a chance to race for it - and the kicker, no picture to buy if you want one for your sponsors or family . . . . NHRA hasn't been much better this year, though it has had to do with weather. Again at Brainerd, they had to cancel class run offs due to the weather and went with the higher qualified car. I am not sure how many times this has happened, but it seems it has happened quite a few times this year and it's unfortunate for all. There is too much scheduled. Snowmobiles need track time too, righ? 10 lbs. of crap in a 5 lb. bag. __________________ Beth Denysenko P/SA 330 www.moneymakerracing.net

08-16-2010, 07:00 AM	#3
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,226 Likes: 133 Liked 529 Times in 107 Posts	Re: Disappearing Stockers in Michigan!!! I think there are a lot of reasons for the disappearing car and spectator counts that occurred at US-131 this past weekend including the economy, the hot/humid weather, the change in direction of IHRA, and of course, the Torco fiasco. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK