New ADRL Supercar class

JCChildress · 01-17-2012, 01:23 PM

You know, I've been reading all these posts about this new class and then thinking about what a lot of folks have to say. It reminds me of when I used to ride bulls. Lots of times I might get bucked off, and sure enough, some guy in the stands could always tell me exactly what I did wrong. Nevermind that he'd never been on a bull.
Now I know that some of you have helped put on events, sponsored classes and race,etc etc. It doesnt matter in my opinion. If you have all the solutions, then why havent you started your series ? Certainly you have all the answers when someone whines and complains.
Jeff Teuton is an EXTREMELY smart man and everyone knows hes fair. With his input and Bret Kepner, I look for this class to accomplish what Top Stock only dreamed of. Give it a chance.........geez. They are trying to take these cars and run them like they were intended. Will there be mistakes made ? Certainly. Will some folks be unhappy ? Certainly. The real positive is, there is another avenue to run these cars and who knows, regular Stock and Super Stock could follow. They need support...........not a bunch of folks saying I'd do this and I'd do that. Show support, ask what you can do to help. If you dont like it and dont like the rules, then move on. I'm sure they'll make it.
This may offend some..if it does......then apparently you fall into that category. Bash away at me............I can take it. I just get tired of good people trying to do something good and then folks start saying what couldda / shouldda been done.

Jack Hodge · 01-17-2012, 01:41 PM

@ JC I am with you on this. I support this class I just wish it included the 4L Cobra Jets. I support it so much I was pricing small superchargers and 9 Inch tires this morning. The only point I have been trying to make is if they want a big turnout of CJ's the majority of them built are running Super Stock with a big blower.

Jack Hodge

JCChildress · 01-17-2012, 04:00 PM

I commend you Mr Hodge. I think thats the kind of support that they need. Good luck to you sir.

NewHemi · 01-17-2012, 04:08 PM

I will run if I can put a super charger on mine too!

David
The New Hemi Guy

KRatcliff · 01-17-2012, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by NewHemi

I will run if I can put a super charger on mine too!

David
The New Hemi Guy

So would I.

Tony Curcio · 01-17-2012, 08:52 PM

I want to voice my support too.

ADRL only needs 8 to 16 cars to make a show. All of their categories are 16-car qualified fields, except Pro Mod, which has 8. When a field is this small, it can become prestigious just to qualify.

Their business model doesn't rely on selling entry fees to 80-100 racers in each category, instead they sell several thousand tickets every weekend, at $30 for a 2-day pass.

Their payouts are lower compared to NHRA. For example, their version of Pro Stock pays $7,000 to the winner, with a total payout of $26,000. NHRA pays $20,000 to the winner, and a total payout of $105,000.

And yet, they get full fields, and some quality cars. So the main issue will not be how many racers turn out, but how the fans respond. I'm betting they'll turn out for it. And if they do, NHRA might follow with something similar, as they did with several classes that originated in the IHRA. How that benefits the traditional Stock Eliminator remains to be seen, but it really can't do it any harm.

442OLDS · 01-17-2012, 09:21 PM

They have my support.Hope they get 80-100 SUPERCARS at each race!

Dave Turner · 01-17-2012, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 442OLDS

Maybe their business model changed?

Got this from their website:

Fees:

Car and Driver Entry Fee (includes Tech Card, Competitor Parking Pass and Driver Restricted-Area Armband): $250

I'm pretty sure Tony was referring to the spectator admission...$15/day.

442OLDS · 01-17-2012, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Turner

I'm pretty sure Tony was referring to the spectator admission...$15/day.

$15/day admission is definitely a good price for spectators!

01-17-2012, 01:23 PM	#1
JCChildress Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 211 Likes: 13 Liked 13 Times in 6 Posts	New ADRL Supercar class You know, I've been reading all these posts about this new class and then thinking about what a lot of folks have to say. It reminds me of when I used to ride bulls. Lots of times I might get bucked off, and sure enough, some guy in the stands could always tell me exactly what I did wrong. Nevermind that he'd never been on a bull. Now I know that some of you have helped put on events, sponsored classes and race,etc etc. It doesnt matter in my opinion. If you have all the solutions, then why havent you started your series ? Certainly you have all the answers when someone whines and complains. Jeff Teuton is an EXTREMELY smart man and everyone knows hes fair. With his input and Bret Kepner, I look for this class to accomplish what Top Stock only dreamed of. Give it a chance.........geez. They are trying to take these cars and run them like they were intended. Will there be mistakes made ? Certainly. Will some folks be unhappy ? Certainly. The real positive is, there is another avenue to run these cars and who knows, regular Stock and Super Stock could follow. They need support...........not a bunch of folks saying I'd do this and I'd do that. Show support, ask what you can do to help. If you dont like it and dont like the rules, then move on. I'm sure they'll make it. This may offend some..if it does......then apparently you fall into that category. Bash away at me............I can take it. I just get tired of good people trying to do something good and then folks start saying what couldda / shouldda been done.

01-17-2012, 01:41 PM	#2
Jack Hodge Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Muskogee Oklahoma USA Posts: 28 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New ADRL Supercar class @ JC I am with you on this. I support this class I just wish it included the 4L Cobra Jets. I support it so much I was pricing small superchargers and 9 Inch tires this morning. The only point I have been trying to make is if they want a big turnout of CJ's the majority of them built are running Super Stock with a big blower. Jack Hodge

01-17-2012, 04:00 PM	#3
JCChildress Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 211 Likes: 13 Liked 13 Times in 6 Posts	Re: New ADRL Supercar class I commend you Mr Hodge. I think thats the kind of support that they need. Good luck to you sir.

01-17-2012, 04:08 PM	#4
NewHemi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 472 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: New ADRL Supercar class I will run if I can put a super charger on mine too! David The New Hemi Guy

01-17-2012, 08:52 PM	#6
Tony Curcio Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 271 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: New ADRL Supercar class I want to voice my support too. ADRL only needs 8 to 16 cars to make a show. All of their categories are 16-car qualified fields, except Pro Mod, which has 8. When a field is this small, it can become prestigious just to qualify. Their business model doesn't rely on selling entry fees to 80-100 racers in each category, instead they sell several thousand tickets every weekend, at $30 for a 2-day pass. Their payouts are lower compared to NHRA. For example, their version of Pro Stock pays $7,000 to the winner, with a total payout of $26,000. NHRA pays $20,000 to the winner, and a total payout of $105,000. And yet, they get full fields, and some quality cars. So the main issue will not be how many racers turn out, but how the fans respond. I'm betting they'll turn out for it. And if they do, NHRA might follow with something similar, as they did with several classes that originated in the IHRA. How that benefits the traditional Stock Eliminator remains to be seen, but it really can't do it any harm. __________________ Tony Curcio 1860 STK Last edited by Tony Curcio; 01-17-2012 at 08:56 PM.

01-17-2012, 09:21 PM	#7
442OLDS VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elgin,IL Posts: 1,340 Likes: 5 Liked 282 Times in 103 Posts	Re: New ADRL Supercar class They have my support.Hope they get 80-100 SUPERCARS at each race! Last edited by 442OLDS; 01-17-2012 at 10:55 PM.