Class Racers Revival "Bob Unkefer MVP"

Brian_Whitworth · 09-27-2023, 02:26 PM

At the inaugural Class Racer Revival, Unk worked the announcers booth the entire weekend. Constantly telling us just how awesome he thought the race was, and the idea in general. He knew it wasn’t as successful as we had hoped and at the end of the weekend when he brought us his invoice, he had cut it in half. That’s who Bob was. He LOVED the sport, the people, and everything that came with it. He saw our vision and our passion, and wanted to see it continue. I’ll never be able to repay him for what he did for us, but a gesture to remember the man, I can.

I’ve been keeping this secret for well over a year now. Warren Evans and I talked and agreed that we should remember Bob with an award at the CRR. Warren did all the work, and came up with this beautiful piece that will be awarded to the MVP of the event.

When we came up with the idea, it was set to be for the spring of 2022, then the fall, and then 2023, and then……..we didn’t know? We weren’t sure if this event would ever happen again. However, between Brian, myself, our team, the North Central Division, and WWTR team, we are going to shake it up.

Bob Unkefer was an amazing person that wanted nothing more than to see drag racing grow. He saw 2 younger people trying to do exactly that, and he supported us.

Good luck to all the racers competing next week and one of you will walk away with a very special piece to remember yourself as the most outstanding racer at the event, as well as remembering one of the best humans in the industry.

-Tyler Bohannon

Pete Lanciers · 09-27-2023, 03:12 PM

Love this Tyler and Warren, thank you for helping to keep Bob's memory alive and in our hearts...

L.Fite · 09-27-2023, 04:45 PM

Way Cool...
Hope you have a great event!

R. Thorne · 09-28-2023, 11:16 AM

It definitely was a labor of love and fun that shone through in his voice. Sure miss his announcing.

Larry Hill · 10-04-2023, 10:55 PM

Who won?

Warren Evans · 10-05-2023, 10:03 AM

Trene Cressonie, Super Comp winner was named the event MVP.

SuperStock fan · 10-05-2023, 10:26 AM

Super Stock:

Pete D'Agnolo over Scott Dugdale

Stock:

Matt Dadas over Matt Morris

09-27-2023, 02:26 PM	#1
Brian_Whitworth Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 41 Likes: 4 Liked 132 Times in 20 Posts	Class Racers Revival "Bob Unkefer MVP" At the inaugural Class Racer Revival, Unk worked the announcers booth the entire weekend. Constantly telling us just how awesome he thought the race was, and the idea in general. He knew it wasn’t as successful as we had hoped and at the end of the weekend when he brought us his invoice, he had cut it in half. That’s who Bob was. He LOVED the sport, the people, and everything that came with it. He saw our vision and our passion, and wanted to see it continue. I’ll never be able to repay him for what he did for us, but a gesture to remember the man, I can. I’ve been keeping this secret for well over a year now. Warren Evans and I talked and agreed that we should remember Bob with an award at the CRR. Warren did all the work, and came up with this beautiful piece that will be awarded to the MVP of the event. When we came up with the idea, it was set to be for the spring of 2022, then the fall, and then 2023, and then……..we didn’t know? We weren’t sure if this event would ever happen again. However, between Brian, myself, our team, the North Central Division, and WWTR team, we are going to shake it up. Bob Unkefer was an amazing person that wanted nothing more than to see drag racing grow. He saw 2 younger people trying to do exactly that, and he supported us. Good luck to all the racers competing next week and one of you will walk away with a very special piece to remember yourself as the most outstanding racer at the event, as well as remembering one of the best humans in the industry. -Tyler Bohannon Attached Thumbnails

09-27-2023, 03:12 PM	#2
Pete Lanciers Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 382 Likes: 867 Liked 627 Times in 156 Posts	Re: Class Racers Revival "Bob Unkefer MVP" Love this Tyler and Warren, thank you for helping to keep Bob's memory alive and in our hearts... __________________ Pete Lanciers PAL Automotive Racing Stock 7801

09-27-2023, 04:45 PM	#3
L.Fite Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 492 Likes: 511 Liked 467 Times in 225 Posts	Re: Class Racers Revival "Bob Unkefer MVP" Way Cool... Hope you have a great event!

09-28-2023, 11:16 AM	#4
R. Thorne Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 180 Likes: 51 Liked 99 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Class Racers Revival "Bob Unkefer MVP" It definitely was a labor of love and fun that shone through in his voice. Sure miss his announcing.

10-04-2023, 10:55 PM	#5
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,587 Likes: 1,871 Liked 10,589 Times in 2,189 Posts	Re: Class Racers Revival "Bob Unkefer MVP" Who won? __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

10-05-2023, 10:03 AM	#6
Warren Evans Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Effingham, IL Posts: 354 Likes: 4 Liked 1,569 Times in 189 Posts	Re: Class Racers Revival "Bob Unkefer MVP" Trene Cressonie, Super Comp winner was named the event MVP.

10-05-2023, 10:26 AM	#7
SuperStock fan Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 124 Likes: 1 Liked 225 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Class Racers Revival "Bob Unkefer MVP" Super Stock: Pete D'Agnolo over Scott Dugdale Stock: Matt Dadas over Matt Morris