FFW - S/SS update - Fontana

Charlie Ford · 09-17-2007, 10:22 AM

Fun Ford Weekend will have their S/SS combo again Oct. 19-21 @ Fontana. Same payout as last year. However, they have said that this will be the last one if they don't get a better turnout.

Bernie Cunningham · 09-17-2007, 11:41 AM

Wha'ts the schedule Charlie?

Charlie Ford · 09-17-2007, 12:10 PM

Same as last year Bernie. Test & Tune Fri.- Qualifying Sat. - Elim. Sun. If you could be getting the word out, it might help to get a better car count. Bill was happy with the deal a year ago, it's just that he fell about 8 cars short of breaking even.

Racin Mason · 09-17-2007, 01:52 PM

I believe the reason turnout was low is the timing of the race. Last year it was about the same time as this year. You have a 4 day Vegas national event the weekend after this race and a 4 day Pomona national event the weekend after that. Trying to get a big turnout of s and ss cars the weekend before two of the longest/biggest races of the year is tough. I will probably be there, but I doubt you will ever see a huge turnout unless the race is held at a dfferent time. I sure hope we don't lose this race b/c it was great last year and you guys did a good job taking care of the starting line.

Charlie Ford · 09-17-2007, 02:05 PM

I know the timing is bad, but just like NHRA scheduling, FFW has to take what they can get. The primary race is the regular FFW Event. Bill just wanted to give the S/SS racers a race with a big payout. I know a big turnout is hard, but 40-50 cars total shouldn't be out of the question considering the location.

Charlie Ford · 09-23-2007, 09:03 PM

I've been reminded to let everyone know that this race is for all makes, not just Fords!!

Joe Schweigert · 09-25-2007, 09:10 PM

Charlie when will the run schedule be posted ?

Charlie Ford · 09-25-2007, 10:16 PM

Bill told me today that all regular bracket races are open to all brands. You can go to funfordevents.com, click on the "Battle of The Brands" picture, and all the info comes up.

09-17-2007, 10:22 AM	#1
Charlie Ford Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 169 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	FFW - S/SS update - Fontana Fun Ford Weekend will have their S/SS combo again Oct. 19-21 @ Fontana. Same payout as last year. However, they have said that this will be the last one if they don't get a better turnout. __________________ Charlie Ford 4729 STK

09-17-2007, 11:41 AM	#2
Bernie Cunningham Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 560 Likes: 45 Liked 52 Times in 17 Posts	Re: FFW - S/SS update - Fontana Wha'ts the schedule Charlie? __________________ Bernie Cunningham 7053 STK

09-17-2007, 12:10 PM	#3
Charlie Ford Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 169 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: FFW - S/SS update - Fontana Same as last year Bernie. Test & Tune Fri.- Qualifying Sat. - Elim. Sun. If you could be getting the word out, it might help to get a better car count. Bill was happy with the deal a year ago, it's just that he fell about 8 cars short of breaking even. __________________ Charlie Ford 4729 STK

09-17-2007, 01:52 PM	#4
Racin Mason Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 58 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: FFW - S/SS update - Fontana I believe the reason turnout was low is the timing of the race. Last year it was about the same time as this year. You have a 4 day Vegas national event the weekend after this race and a 4 day Pomona national event the weekend after that. Trying to get a big turnout of s and ss cars the weekend before two of the longest/biggest races of the year is tough. I will probably be there, but I doubt you will ever see a huge turnout unless the race is held at a dfferent time. I sure hope we don't lose this race b/c it was great last year and you guys did a good job taking care of the starting line.

09-17-2007, 02:05 PM	#5
Charlie Ford Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 169 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: FFW - S/SS update - Fontana I know the timing is bad, but just like NHRA scheduling, FFW has to take what they can get. The primary race is the regular FFW Event. Bill just wanted to give the S/SS racers a race with a big payout. I know a big turnout is hard, but 40-50 cars total shouldn't be out of the question considering the location. __________________ Charlie Ford 4729 STK

09-23-2007, 09:03 PM	#6
Charlie Ford Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 169 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: FFW - S/SS update - Fontana I've been reminded to let everyone know that this race is for all makes, not just Fords!! __________________ Charlie Ford 4729 STK

09-25-2007, 09:10 PM	#7
Joe Schweigert Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ontario, calif Posts: 211 Likes: 61 Liked 19 Times in 8 Posts	Re: FFW - S/SS update - Fontana Charlie when will the run schedule be posted ? __________________ Joe Schweigert 751 SS

09-25-2007, 10:16 PM	#8
Charlie Ford Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 169 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: FFW - S/SS update - Fontana Bill told me today that all regular bracket races are open to all brands. You can go to funfordevents.com, click on the "Battle of The Brands" picture, and all the info comes up. __________________ Charlie Ford 4729 STK