LIVE from the Auto Meter Northern Class Nationals!

[Larry Hill]

It was our own Class Racer's Ken Miele and myself doing the surprise party for Patsy! Just goes to show ya that no good deed goes unpunished.

And a good time was had by all !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[John Dinkel]

Thanks to everyone that worked so hard to put on such a great weekend.

Michael (Duck Tape) What a super job.

[Michael Beard]

Originally Posted by John Dinkel

Thanks to everyone that worked so hard to put on such a great weekend.

Michael (Duck Tape) What a super job.

I hadn't even gotten to that point yet, but since you posted... I missed you before you left. I have something for you! Are you going to Norwalk?

John Dinkel had the Best Losing Package in Round 2 of Eliminations to win the Honda EU200i generator (a $1,149.95 value!) courtesy of Bill Bagley and Bagley Tractor & Equipment of Longview, TX (www.bagleytractor.com, 903-753-8262)



Craig Marshall won the Best Losing Package in the first round of Stock, collecting $100 from Russell Performance.

The Geezer Award was hotly contested. Dick Butler of Grandpa's Garage and Terry Bell pooled $200 to award to the OLDEST Class Winner. It ain't enough to just be old.. you gotta win Class, too! The very first Class winner on Friday was Marty Buth, who set the bump spot, but wasn't even really in the show at 66. The number slowly climbed... Gene Jordan is still a pup at 69. I can't even remember who it was now, but someone was 71 and said, "Don't even write it down... Gary Russell is two cars behind me and he's got me by 4 months!" Bob Shaw was looking good at 73, but ultimately, Bob Dennis laid claim to the prize at 74. We had a serious bunch of "experienced" racers who still know how to get it done, and you can tell they're having fun doing it!


Dan Jacobs (right) stopped by to thank Ron Matcham, owner of the new Dragway 42, for posting $250 for the #1 Qualifying spot in Super Stock. Jacobs topped the charts with an otherworldly -1.703 under 9.347 from his GT/G '05 Cavalier! Extra points on the cool-o-meter for doing it with a Stick!

[Paul Merolla]

So bummed I missed this. Soooo......Michael, is it on for the same weekend next year???? Inquiring minds want to know!!

[340Cuda]

Originally Posted by Paul Merolla

So bummed I missed this. Soooo......Michael, is it on for the same weekend next year???? Inquiring minds want to know!!

Micheal, I feel exactly the same way. After all the work and risk that Loose Rocker took on to make this happen will there be another?

If we are so lucky to see another, how do we lobby NHRA to leave the weekend open.

Thanks so much for this race, I spent way too much time watching the online coverage.

Bill Lamb

[Jeff Jewell]

Originally Posted by Michael Beard

The Geezer Award was hotly contested. Dick Butler of Grandpa's Garage and Terry Bell pooled $200 to award to the OLDEST Class Winner. It ain't enough to just be old.. you gotta win Class, too! The very first Class winner on Friday was Marty Buth, who set the bump spot, but wasn't even really in the show at 66. The number slowly climbed... Gene Jordan is still a pup at 69. I can't even remember who it was now, but someone was 71 and said, "Don't even write it down... Gary Russell is two cars behind me and he's got me by 4 months!" Bob Shaw was looking good at 73, but ultimately, Bob Dennis laid claim to the prize at 74. We had a serious bunch of "experienced" racers who still know how to get it done, and you can tell they're having fun doing it!

I guess my dad was one of the young guys at 69 years old...

[Bill Bagley]

[QUOTE=Michael Beard;430373]I hadn't even gotten to that point yet, but since you posted... I missed you before you left. I have something for you! Are you going to Norwalk?

John Dinkel had the Best Losing Package in Round 2 of Eliminations to win the Honda EU2000i generator (a $1,149.95 value!) courtesy of Bill Bagley and Bagley Tractor & Equipment of Longview, TX (www.bagleytractor.com, 903-753-8262)



Craig Marshall won the Best Losing Package in the first round of Stock, collecting $100 from Russell Performance.

Michael - What a fantastic weekend! Dittos to what so many others have expressed in terms of appreciation, enjoyment and awe!

We took advantage of the opportunity to get a head start after a second round boot, got home yesterday afternoon (1,980 mile round trip), and spent the whole evening unpacking and cleaning. Just now (lunch time at work) able to catch up on Sunday's results.

It was truly a pleasure to be a sponsor of this event and even more so, the privilege to spend a weekend with so many quality folks and their race cars. Thanks again to all of the promoters, organizers and race track staff. I hope you exceeded your expectations in every measurable category. Mine as a participant certainly were.

[Michael Beard]

LUCAS OIL Class Eliminations Winners photos have been posted!





Get the complete album on www.facebook.com/LooseRocker

[Michael Beard]

We have a MASSIVE amount of awards to get through, and I'll be gone for the next week, so please bear with me... will get everything sorted out and information off to sponsors as quickly as I can...


Geezer Award! OLDEST Class Winner!
$100 from Grandpa's Garage, $100 from Terry Bell
Bob Dennis - 74



John Duzac, D/S - $100 from IHM Used Parts + $600 AFCO Gift Certificate
Jeremy Stock, SS/KA - $100 from Jewell Computing + $500 AFCO Gift Certificate



Custom Fit Car Cover!
Stock Champ - Charley Downing
Super Stock Champ - Pete D'Agnolo



$500 Gift Certificate
Stock Champ - Charley Downing
Super Stock Champ - Pete D'Agnolo


(1) Case of Lucas Oil (Racer's choice 0w5 to 20w50)
Stock - Charley Downing, Bill Sempsrott
Super Stock - Pete D'Agnolo, Brad Zaskowski



"Perfect Dial Award!"
Altronics PerformAIRE PA2 Weather Station, a $424.99 value!
Jim Clark, SS/HA



"Closest Heads-Up Race!"
$100 Gift Certificate
Rachelle Thibert, K/SA .001



"First .000 R/T in Eliminations"
$350 Gift Certificate toward new Trailer Toad
NitroPlate S/SS Combo Warmup: Stephen Belanger, SS/K
Ultimate Converter Stock - Terry Knott, F/SA

"Tow it with Trailer Toad!"
$350 Gift Certificate toward new Trailer Toad to all Sunday Finalists!
Stock - Charley Downing, Bill Sempsrott
Super Stock - Pete D'Agnolo, Brad Zaskowski


TrailerJax MAXX (Retail Value $1,295)
Random Drawing: Andy Stone, SS/C

[Geerhead55]

Like the first one 13 years ago,,, this race was unforgettable. The cars were amazing, the racing was top notch, and yeah,, there were some gaps in the action,, but overall things went very smooth. The temps were a little cool at times, but that's something we all put up with. The thing that really made this race was the PEOPLE, whether they were staff,, other fans,, racers or venders, it was amazing to meet some of the "names" I've corresponded with on this forum over the years, and to see again those who I'd previously met. Thank you to those that came up to me and introduced yourselves, it was much appreciated by me and my 2 buddies.
I know I'm forgetting someone,, but in no particular order,, the hands I shook and faces I greeted again are:
Don Dimeler and Myron Piatek (also staying at our hotel)
Mike Bassin (an honor to meet you, sir and to give you a break on the mic)
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Seabrook
Dave Turner
Stephen Johnson( you're taking great care of an 'ol NW legend)
Mr. Sayre (and his beautiful black COPO)
Ed Carpenter( love your Chevy II, actually, I love all '66s)
Joe Schaechter
Dan Fahey
Larry and Patsy Hill (good to see you again, hope you enjoy the pics)
Chris Hill
Rob,, of Rob's Need For Speed videos.
Lynn Norton (racing historian)
The gentleman with the 6 cyl Chevelle wagon ( also at our hotel)
Mike and Janice Fuller (thanks for picking up my lost cell phone)
Doug Jonak and wife ( proof that strange coincidences DO happen)
Nitro Joe ( you were very busy, but still took a moment to shake our hands)
Bill "Redman" Floyd (thanks for taking our photo again, 13 years later)
Michael Beard ( what can I say, without you, none of us would've been there, did I thank you enough?)
We're all hoping theres another one,,, time will tell.
Once again, from my friends and me, thank you for all the hospitality.
Danny Durham