"Live From" Class Racer Nationals

[junior barns]

How many cars ended racing top stock.

[Glenn Briglio]

Originally Posted by junior barns

How many cars ended racing top stock.

8cars

[jmcarter]

Little disappointed that only 8 cars ran but that was partially offset by seeing Jason Line competing in it with his amazing Buick. Enjoyed Bobby’s interview of him and one of the announcer’s (who shall remain nameless) comments “and who is that again?”. Comparing this race to the Pomona s..t show is almost humorous and paraphrasing Jason in his interview “when you’re a car guy you’ll always gravitate to Stock and Super Stock”, nuff said.

[Ken Miele]

Good morning all, day 2 and another great weather day. Stock and Super Stock get one time shot and then we go into eliminations. Yesterday we had some great racing, and although we only had 8 Top Stock cars they put on a great show with tight racing. I want to thank the 8 drivers that showed up, you guys are the best.

As far as the rest of the racing, I can't say enough about everyone for coming out and supporting the Class Racer Nationals. You guys are what Class Racing is all about... thank you so much.

If you go the the Class Racer facebook pagre you can catch up with the photos of winners and also the giveaway winners.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/categ...9441468406709/

Thanks to Doug Walker for his super actions shots.

Its going to be a busy day, so I will be back later with final thoughts and of course the winners. We should be done by 3 today.

[Frank Castros]

What a great event! Thanks to Ken and his team, also thanks to Doug for the great photos!

[Bobby Fazio]

The Kennedy family are regulars at most Division 1 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events showing their Pontiac pride. The Ken Racing fleet includes two Firebirds and a junior dragster to get their next generation driver ready for competition. Bill is a skilled driver and true sportsman, however he just might have to watch as someone else may be trying to jump in his driver's seat.

[Bobby Fazio]

The father/son Ruff N Ready team of Pete and Shane Oakes from PA is always a tough draw and has proven they can go deep rounds in all 3 cars at just about every event they enter. Shane drives Stock and Super Stock cars and flies far under their indexes with Steve Ficacci power under the hood. Beautiful paint by Cody Phillips and a gorgeous Kenny Richard interior makes the cars really stand out when they are in the pits and the winners circle.

[Carguy49]

Thank you to Doug Walker for all the photos and Bobby Fazio for the interviews. Looks like an awesome event for all - win or lose.

Kudos to Jason Line for making it into the 9's with the Buick - WOW!!!

[Ken Miele]

Hey guys,

The second annually Class Racer Nationals are in the books. In Super Stock it was Billy Ryan over Johnathan Allegrucci. Billy Ryan had a fantastic weekend wining both days in Super Stock. Billy also proposed to his girl friend Amy Saturday night... wow, what a night.

The Stock final it was Don Pires vs Joe DeMarzo. The drivers decided to split the purse. Joe and Don were driving great, and it was a heads up final but they talked it over and decide to just split. I have to say that both drives are a class act, and personal friends of mine. We finished around 2pm, the day went supper smooth.

My thoughts on this race...

I have to say that the racers that stayed from the division race and the ones that just came to the Class Racer Nationals are what Class Racing is all about. I did not meet one racer that was not happy to be here. I was so humbled by the kind words and to see so many happy racers and crew. I don't understand why NHRA can't treat us like they we treat racers. It did not cost me one dime to be nice and show respect to all that entered the Class Racer Nationals. May staff treats everyone like a customer with smiles and respect. Why is it so hard for NHRA.

I have to be honest, it was disappointing that more racers did not stay at the Class Racer Nationals. There were a 182 Stock and Super Stock racers here for the division race, but 57 racer went home. I do understand people have commitments and there is breakage, but Its hard to figure why some racers did not stay. I wanted to give racers a place where they are respected and where they are the stars. I hope more people make it next year, I promise you will have a great experience. We have learned a lot and and I know it will be even better next year.

Jason Line, Dan Blabolil came a long way along with Robert Pond from D7. I could not thank these guys enough. Jason came to support the race and was just going to run stock. We only had 6 cars for Top Stock and Jason told me, "sure I'll jump in". He could get to minimum weight, but it did not stop him from being part of a super show. Dan the Cylinder guru that works with Jason came for the second time, and had a blast. I was also humble how Jason, Dan and Robert where so happy to be here. I talk to Jason for a long time and we tried to figure out why we can not get bigger car counts even when there is more money and prizes, we just came up blank.

I would also like the thank Angelo DiTocco for jumping into Top Stock, it gave us a 8 car 3 round filed. To the Top Stock guys that could not make, I sure hope you try to make it next year, I know you will have good time. The 8 car filed put on a super show.

Yes we will be back next year, and it will even be better. We have great staff and I guarantee you will be treated like stars!

Thanks to everyone for making the Class Racer Nationals, you guys are the soul of Class Racing... and Thanks so much to the DiMino family, I not could ask for a better track to race at. Check out the Class Racer facebook page for more photos and info...https://www.facebook.com/pages/categ...9441468406709/

[Ken Miele]

In car camera of Jason Line in is 1970 C/SA 455 Stage 1 Buick testing on Friday.