D2 races to include 3 Unleashed classes - Page 10

Alan Roehrich · 01-20-2011, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

The purse is a biggie. Most bracket races charge around $40-$45 for a purse of $1000 to win and you dont have to travel very far. . Ya cant spend the Wally. I guess NHRA expects to make some money off of the index racer and make them happy with the so called Wally.

We pay $50 at Bowling Green, for a shot at $1500 in a Stock / Super Stock combo, with a field of 40 to 64 cars, as well as a little payoff at the end of the year. Both the track, and Comp Cams/TCI, generously support the class racers in the area, and we try to support them in return. That's the same purse you get from NHRA, and while we don't have a shot at contingencies, we do get treated like first class citizens, for a lot less money, and a lot less travel time.

Ed Wright · 01-20-2011, 06:02 PM

Wish I was closer.

X-TECH MAN · 01-20-2011, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

We pay $50 at Bowling Green, for a shot at $1500 in a Stock / Super Stock combo, with a field of 40 to 64 cars, as well as a little payoff at the end of the year. Both the track, and Comp Cams/TCI, generously support the class racers in the area, and we try to support them in return. That's the same purse you get from NHRA, and while we don't have a shot at contingencies, we do get treated like first class citizens, for a lot less money, and a lot less travel time.

It looks like the local stock and S/S circuits are the best deal going !

danny waters sr · 01-20-2011, 08:43 PM

We are working on a stock / superstock combo deal for the 2011 season in eastern NC now . Looking for possible 8 race series at Kinston ,Dunn - Benson , Fayetteville , and a couple more and hopes of at least 2 1/4 mile races......stay tuned for more ......

Mike Pearson · 01-21-2011, 10:40 AM

The independent stock/Super Stock associations are a great thing. The problem we are having at the Southern Stock Super Stock Association in Fla and south GA is some of the racers will not support the program. They dont want to race 1/8 mile or a combo format. All they want to race are the NHRA points races. We are not getting any support from most of the tracks. Orlando, Lakeland, SGMP have been the most cooperative. I would like to thank them for the support. A few of the manufacturers have provided some minimal support in the past. Right now it looks like the SSSSA wont be running any races this year. Thats too bad we started out real strong.

X-TECH MAN · 01-21-2011, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Pearson

The independent stock/Super Stock associations are a great thing. The problem we are having at the Southern Stock Super Stock Association in Fla and south GA is some of the racers will not support the program. They dont want to race 1/8 mile or a combo format. All they want to race are the NHRA points races. Right now it looks like the SSSSA wont be running any races this year. Thats too bad we started out real strong.

OMG ! That is a shame. I guess its just another nail in the coffin for class racers in florida. Why is it the racers think they are to above running the 1/8th or supporting a local combo ? It sure beats getting screwed over at the points races.

Chad Rhodes · 01-21-2011, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

OMG ! That is a shame. I guess its just another nail in the coffin for class racers in florida. Why is it the racers think they are to above running the 1/8th or supporting a local combo ? It sure beats getting screwed over at the points races.

having some in other parts of the south would help. Its a 6 hr drive to Valdosta, further to any of the others. Also a true qualifying sheet, scales and heads up runs would do a lot. Otherwise its just a bracket race limited to stockers and superstockers. Just my opinion

X-TECH MAN · 01-21-2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad Rhodes

having some in other parts of the south would help. Its a 6 hr drive to Valdosta, further to any of the others. Also a true qualifying sheet, scales and heads up runs would do a lot. Otherwise its just a bracket race limited to stockers and superstockers. Just my opinion

I used to drive to Atco NJ with my friend who races an IHRA crate motored stocker and it was 4 1/2 hours one way. Dave Ley"s races do VERY WELL and they dont have heads up runs, scales, and fuel check. Its just a "Mind Set" and something to do with the location. It sure beats not having anyplace to race with like minded class racers and friends instead of just a bracket race. Look at it as a fun day to be with friends and play with your toys as in a test session. Guys you need to come off of your hi horse and support the local races even if you might not agree with the foremat. Its not perfect but is sure beats sitting home watching your expensive toys rust. Each to their own.

Mike Pearson · 01-21-2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad Rhodes

having some in other parts of the south would help. Its a 6 hr drive to Valdosta, further to any of the others. Also a true qualifying sheet, scales and heads up runs would do a lot. Otherwise its just a bracket race limited to stockers and superstockers. Just my opinion

There are other associations that use the same format with success. the East Coast association led by Dave Ley uses a similar format with great success. The Bowing Green combo races enjoy a great car count.The SSSSA followed their formula but we did not get the support. Personnally I traveled to every race on the SSSSA schedule that I did not have a work or personal conflict with. The races were alot of fun and a friendly atmosphere. All of the members voted on the format. It was a whole lot better than just looking at the car in the garage all summer.

Alan Roehrich · 01-21-2011, 12:17 PM

The Bowling Green combo series has a full qualifying sheet, and heads up racing. It's part of the reason for the success of the series. It's what the racers wanted.

Of course, a lot of the guys running Bowling Green were combo racers "back in the day" at Music City, AKA Union Hill or just "The Hill". Back then, if you were anyone, and you were fast, you came to "The Hill" and tested yourself against the best the entire region had to offer. There were people who towed 200 miles and more to run the Saturday night "Combo 2" no breakout races.

The track, and some of the racers, went out and got a sponsor for the series. The track prep is excellent. And they treat racers like guests who were invited, instead of victims to be fleeced. The racing includes a qualifying sheet and heads up races.

And that's why the Bowling Green combo has 40-60+ car fields on a regular basis, and guys drive over 200 miles to race there.

01-20-2011, 06:02 PM	#92
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: D2 races to include 3 Unleashed classes Wish I was closer. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

01-20-2011, 08:43 PM	#94
danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: D2 races to include 3 Unleashed classes We are working on a stock / superstock combo deal for the 2011 season in eastern NC now . Looking for possible 8 race series at Kinston ,Dunn - Benson , Fayetteville , and a couple more and hopes of at least 2 1/4 mile races......stay tuned for more ...... __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340"

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Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,449 Likes: 615 Liked 1,926 Times in 579 Posts	Re: D2 races to include 3 Unleashed classes The independent stock/Super Stock associations are a great thing. The problem we are having at the Southern Stock Super Stock Association in Fla and south GA is some of the racers will not support the program. They dont want to race 1/8 mile or a combo format. All they want to race are the NHRA points races. We are not getting any support from most of the tracks. Orlando, Lakeland, SGMP have been the most cooperative. I would like to thank them for the support. A few of the manufacturers have provided some minimal support in the past. Right now it looks like the SSSSA wont be running any races this year. Thats too bad we started out real strong. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

01-21-2011, 12:17 PM	#100
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,114 Likes: 1,572 Liked 1,827 Times in 414 Posts	Re: D2 races to include 3 Unleashed classes The Bowling Green combo series has a full qualifying sheet, and heads up racing. It's part of the reason for the success of the series. It's what the racers wanted. Of course, a lot of the guys running Bowling Green were combo racers "back in the day" at Music City, AKA Union Hill or just "The Hill". Back then, if you were anyone, and you were fast, you came to "The Hill" and tested yourself against the best the entire region had to offer. There were people who towed 200 miles and more to run the Saturday night "Combo 2" no breakout races. The track, and some of the racers, went out and got a sponsor for the series. The track prep is excellent. And they treat racers like guests who were invited, instead of victims to be fleeced. The racing includes a qualifying sheet and heads up races. And that's why the Bowling Green combo has 40-60+ car fields on a regular basis, and guys drive over 200 miles to race there. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S