Question about the Dutch

NHRA1971 · 10-06-2013, 08:32 PM

How many cars show up for stock and super stock at this race? The reason I ask is because I am a big S/SS fan and was thinking about taking a ride out to the race next weekend. I have never been to the dutch before.

Mike Carr · 10-06-2013, 08:38 PM

Expect close to two hundred (yes 200) or even more. When I used to race a few years ago, Stock sometimes had 150 cars (eight round race, since it is all-run first round). I wouldn't expect 150 Stockers this year, but with dry weather for all, and cool air for record seekers, 120 or so is not out of the question and maybe 80-90 S/S or more.

BKSG1198 · 10-06-2013, 09:03 PM

Usually if you're a fan of Stock & Super Stock this is the race to go too. Like Mike said about 150 cars. The Hemi shootout is hit or miss sometimes, depends on who has all their stuff together but, mostly about 10 to 12 cars, sometimes 16. This is kind of the last hooray for everyone to set personal bests and records. Sometimes just Stock outnumbers all the Dot 90 classes. The Dutch doesn't really draw a lot of them but, it is always cool because there is guys who break out their stuff to make the last race of the season.

George Mirza · 10-06-2013, 09:12 PM

It's the best Stock/SS show you'll ever see, make sure you are there both Friday and Saturday EARLY to get it all in.

Kevin Panzino · 10-06-2013, 09:17 PM

Ditto to what all others have said. It just doesnt get any better than the Dutch for S/SS. Great track, gorgeous setting, leaves changing, mineshaft air, and many, many racers set on kill and flying, with plenty of records set. It is absolutely the best race I have ever been to, by a comfortable margin. Bring your warm clothes for the evenings, and even the day sometimes !

NHRA1971 · 10-06-2013, 09:21 PM

Thanks for the reply's. I think I am going to go up early on Sat to check it out.

Pistol Pete · 10-06-2013, 10:03 PM

Another Bonus Feature About The Dutch Is: S & SS Class Eliminations.

I know Stock Class Runs on Friday, & SS Runs Class On Sat.

A Must See Event.

art leong · 10-07-2013, 06:55 PM

It's a National Open (I think) so the AHFS stays home. You can go as fast as you want.

Rich Biebel · 10-07-2013, 07:21 PM

The points race at Maple Grove in 2006 or 2007 had the highest Stock turnout I can recall. 155 cars entered for a 128 car qualified field.

I was running Stock so I recall it very well....I was not far from the bottom and was worried a little.....If I would have realized it might get close I would have tried harder to make a better run than my best one....

I don't think the Dutch ever had that many cars .....but definitely a good turnout if the weather is decent....

Joe Martens · 10-07-2013, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich Biebel

The points race at Maple Grove in 2006 or 2007 had the highest Stock turnout I can recall. 155 cars entered for a 128 car qualified field.

I was running Stock so I recall it very well....I was not far from the bottom and was worried a little.....If I would have realized it might get close I would have tried harder to make a better run than my best one....

I don't think the Dutch ever had that many cars .....but definitely a good turnout if the weather is decent....

I think it was in 2006. I was racing there myself and I believe the National Open was on the Thur and Fri of the same weekend. I wish they still did it that way! Btw, the Dutch is a great race. You will not be disappointed. And make sure you hit the Shady Maple as well!

10-06-2013, 08:32 PM	#1
NHRA1971 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 24 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Question about the Dutch How many cars show up for stock and super stock at this race? The reason I ask is because I am a big S/SS fan and was thinking about taking a ride out to the race next weekend. I have never been to the dutch before.

10-06-2013, 08:38 PM	#2
Mike Carr VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Enon Valley PA Posts: 1,650 Likes: 234 Liked 83 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Question about the Dutch Expect close to two hundred (yes 200) or even more. When I used to race a few years ago, Stock sometimes had 150 cars (eight round race, since it is all-run first round). I wouldn't expect 150 Stockers this year, but with dry weather for all, and cool air for record seekers, 120 or so is not out of the question and maybe 80-90 S/S or more. __________________ Mike Carr, Tri-State S/SS Association President Looking for 2015 S/SS Race Sponsors Contact me if interested buffdaddy_1302@hotmail.com (724) 510-5912

10-06-2013, 09:03 PM	#3
BKSG1198 VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 2,626 Likes: 96 Liked 1,283 Times in 392 Posts	Re: Question about the Dutch Usually if you're a fan of Stock & Super Stock this is the race to go too. Like Mike said about 150 cars. The Hemi shootout is hit or miss sometimes, depends on who has all their stuff together but, mostly about 10 to 12 cars, sometimes 16. This is kind of the last hooray for everyone to set personal bests and records. Sometimes just Stock outnumbers all the Dot 90 classes. The Dutch doesn't really draw a lot of them but, it is always cool because there is guys who break out their stuff to make the last race of the season.

10-06-2013, 09:12 PM	#4
George Mirza Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Attleborough Ma. Posts: 522 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Question about the Dutch It's the best Stock/SS show you'll ever see, make sure you are there both Friday and Saturday EARLY to get it all in.

10-06-2013, 09:17 PM	#5
Kevin Panzino Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 575 Likes: 298 Liked 747 Times in 136 Posts	Re: Question about the Dutch Ditto to what all others have said. It just doesnt get any better than the Dutch for S/SS. Great track, gorgeous setting, leaves changing, mineshaft air, and many, many racers set on kill and flying, with plenty of records set. It is absolutely the best race I have ever been to, by a comfortable margin. Bring your warm clothes for the evenings, and even the day sometimes !

10-06-2013, 09:21 PM	#6
NHRA1971 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 24 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Question about the Dutch Thanks for the reply's. I think I am going to go up early on Sat to check it out.

10-06-2013, 10:03 PM	#7
Pistol Pete VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Punta Gorda Isles, Fl. Posts: 1,626 Likes: 3,401 Liked 779 Times in 209 Posts	Re: Question about the Dutch Another Bonus Feature About The Dutch Is: S & SS Class Eliminations. I know Stock Class Runs on Friday, & SS Runs Class On Sat. A Must See Event. __________________ "Pistol" Pete Dutko

10-07-2013, 06:55 PM	#8
art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Question about the Dutch It's a National Open (I think) so the AHFS stays home. You can go as fast as you want. __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS

10-07-2013, 07:21 PM	#9
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,314 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: Question about the Dutch The points race at Maple Grove in 2006 or 2007 had the highest Stock turnout I can recall. 155 cars entered for a 128 car qualified field. I was running Stock so I recall it very well....I was not far from the bottom and was worried a little.....If I would have realized it might get close I would have tried harder to make a better run than my best one.... I don't think the Dutch ever had that many cars .....but definitely a good turnout if the weather is decent.... __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R Last edited by Rich Biebel; 10-07-2013 at 07:24 PM.