"A" Stick Nationals at Indy!!

[james schaechter]

New! Adkins & Bailey $50.00 pledge
New! UMTR stickshift racers pledge $50.00 to class winner, $25.00 for class runner up. Awesome!

Mike Keener $100.00 pledge

Joe Veronda $ 50.00 pledge

Other items so far:

2- $50.00 gas cards

Free set of Cometic Head Gaskets- made to order from Kevyn Kistner at Cometic.

Free 14 inch round racing filter from R2C. A $90.00 value

Total freebie value" $665.00

Anyone interested in adding in some fun incentive please e mail me at jimschaechter@earthlink.net

[Tom P]

I don't have an A/S car or money to sponsor the race but i think this is a great idea (as was the J/S one) and Her Majesty bestows knighthood on lesser men.

[james schaechter]

It's all good Tom. Everyone can make a difference. My brother and I were testing this weekend with our little 283 J stick car. Every run from now until Indy is for one purpose. To get into Indy! I couldn't say with certainty that I would have anyone in J so I picked A stick. I really appreciate what we have. We are pretty fortunate to be able to focus on such a great sport like Stock class racing with all that is going on it the world. Let's make it the best competition we can. I don't think there is anyone out there that doesn't appreciate an A stick car on the line. I am just figuring that with a little bit of effort, we can pick one class and show them that we appreciate the show. Anyone else have a favorite class? Nothing wrong with picking one and going for it. Jim.

[Superfan1]

Currently there are 6 cars entered in A/S at Indy:
Ralph Porpora
Rich Adkins
Tom Baird
Brett McFarland
Jason McCormack
Bob Gipson
The quota is 180 cars; currently there are 93 entrants.
Bill Seabrooks - superfan1

[james schaechter]

Who's gonna do it? Some good cars out there. A couple that might still jump in too. Many brands here. These aren't all Camaros either.....

Adkins and Bailey. This car is bad! Nitro Joe stats show this car as a crusher in B. If he can hook like this in A, then hang on. None of this slush box stuff for this Ford/Shelby, well you know what I mean. Check it out




Porpora. this East Coaster is likely to show up anywhere and with two killer Rat motor stick cars under his grip, he gets plenty of seat time. The car works too. Those damn X pipes give me a migraine though...LOL




MCFarland- The car has been around. This car looks to have had a makeover of sorts. New dual youngblood clutch seems to have helped his short times too. He always had the power, but now look out! One to watch too.





McCormack- Not too many can even dream about a parts eater like this and yet Jason makes it look easy. That being said, if the track gets greasy, he will have his hands full with all of that engine. Finally, a MOPAR guy that knows that racecars have clutches!!! (Relax, I am just trying to work you guys up a little LOL)




Gipson- Sold his killer Chevelle K stick car to focus on this one. This car does't do anything half way. The car can have a hook advantage, and the rat motor runs like a smallblock on crack! The tuning windo is narrow and can put a guy in the wall. I have driven this car in A and a couple of times, it makes you feel like a bull rider waiting for the bell to ring so you can jump off.

Note to self, if you aren't in front of this car in 3rd, you aren't gonna pass it.




Baird. Perennial East coaster who is not afraid to mix it up. Fast if not controversial, he can get the job done. New tires and some can do attitude could rule the day if he gets one of his trademark solid runs.



Henderson- This Gold Card owner spent too much on paint this year and can't make Indy....or can he? Rumour has it that he sold the 67 doors on ebay and ordered new rings and bearings.

Watch the entry list for this guy, if he shows up, he is the hunter, not the hunted.


Some other possibles.

Where is Waldo (couldn't resist) Helms, Dykema, more?

I am still taking on more support for this show if anyone is interested. Let;s get the interest up. Youhave to admit, if none of us ever have an A stick car of our own, you have to appreciate the ones that are out there.

[Superfan1]

Originally Posted by james schaechter

Who's gonna do it? Some good cars out there. A couple that might still jump in too. Many brands here. These aren't all Camaros either.....

Adkins and Bailey. This car is bad! Nitro Joe stats show this car as a crusher in B. If he can hook like this in A, then hang on. None of this slush box stuff for this Ford/Shelby, well you know what I mean. Check it out




Porpora. this East Coaster is likely to show up anywhere and with two killer Rat motor stick cars under his grip, he gets plenty of seat time. The car works too. Those damn X pipes give me a migraine though...LOL




MCFarland- The car has been around. This car looks to have had a makeover of sorts. New dual youngblood clutch seems to have helped his short times too. He always had the power, but now look out! One to watch too.





McCormack- Not too many can even dream about a parts eater like this and yet Jason makes it look easy. That being said, if the track gets greasy, he will have his hands full with all of that engine. Finally, a MOPAR guy that knows that racecars have clutches!!! (Relax, I am just trying to work you guys up a little LOL)




Gipson- Sold his killer Chevelle K stick car to focus on this one. This car does't do anything half way. The car can have a hook advantage, and the rat motor runs like a smallblock on crack! The tuning windo is narrow and can put a guy in the wall. I have driven this car in A and a couple of times, it makes you feel like a bull rider waiting for the bell to ring so you can jump off.

Note to self, if you aren't in front of this car in 3rd, you aren't gonna pass it.




Baird. Perennial East coaster who is not afraid to mix it up. Fast if not controversial, he can get the job done. New tires and some can do attitude could rule the day if he gets one of his trademark solid runs.



Henderson- This Gold Card owner spent too much on paint this year and can't make Indy....or can he? Rumour has it that he sold the 67 doors on ebay and ordered new rings and bearings.

Watch the entry list for this guy, if he shows up, he is the hunter, not the hunted.


Some other possibles.

Where is Waldo (couldn't resist) Helms, Dykema, more?

I am still taking on more support for this show if anyone is interested. Let;s get the interest up. Youhave to admit, if none of us ever have an A stick car of our own, you have to appreciate the ones that are out there.

Excellent job, James. At the D1 race at Maple Grove in May, Rich Adkins went 10.095 on the 10.50 B/S index (-1.405). Last October at the Dutch Classic at Maple Grove, he went 9.88 at Top Stock weight (8.25 lbs./hp). At 8.00 lbs., he should be a killer.
Porpora's X pipes do have a rather unique sound on both the A/S and the SS/B.
Speaking of SS/B; class elims. should be as good as those in A/S. Only 4 cars so far, but they are top quality.
Paul Adams - '64 Ford T-bolt - his 1st time out at the D1 race in Va. he set the SS/B record at 8.97,148.41
Ray Pacquet - '64 Ford T-bolt
Ralph Porpora - '66 427 'Vette
Jimmy Bridges - '66 427 'Vette
Two T-bolts and 2 'Vettes, Ford vs. Chevy; it doesn't get much better than that. See you at Indy bright and early on Wednesday morning Aug.27!
Bill Seabrooks - Bridgeport, Ct

[james schaechter]

Just got another product pledge for the A stick Class winner. Check this out! Who says no one cars about a class win! Funk that! LOL! Jim.


I'll supply a new technology, R2C Performance 14" round Competition Series air filter for the winner. Retail is around $90.00. ( these come in 3-4 or 5 inch height so the winner can specify and will have one sent to them)

[james schaechter]

Dwight Southerland says he will cough up $50.00 if this car enters and shows at Indy. Maybe he can car pool with some other East coasters. Record Holder has had some awesome video on YouTube.

This would be a treat to see this one jump in. Anyone out there know Steve? Maybe he can make it out to the Big Go?



Dwight Southerland says he would kick in $100.00 if Steve Ficacci comes. Anyone know if he is considering the trip?

[james schaechter]

Originally Posted by james schaechter

New! Adkins & Bailey $50.00 pledge
New! UMTR stickshift racers pledge $50.00 to class winner, $25.00 for class runner up. Awesome!

Mike Keener $100.00 pledge

Joe Veronda $ 50.00 pledge

Other items so far:

2- $50.00 gas cards

Free set of Cometic Head Gaskets- made to order from Kevyn Kistner at Cometic.

Free 14 inch round racing filter from R2C. A $90.00 value

Total freebie value" $665.00

Anyone interested in adding in some fun incentive please e mail me at jimschaechter@earthlink.net

Fischer's Align a Wheel is also adding $50.00 to the A/Stick Class winner and $25.00 to the runner up! These guys are Stock and Superstock racers and are even putting a stick in there killer S-10 stocker! Total purse now $740.00 in cash and products! Thanks Guys!

[X-TECH MAN]

Well. I just looked at this thread and if my old buddy and fellow Top Stock originator Mike Keener can kick in $100 for the A/S stick Champ at Indy then so can I. To bad they wont run the sticks and automatics together at Indy for a larger field of "A" cars. Maybe next year they will be combined? Anyway......as soon as I get the "Official" word and the name and address of the A/S winner a check for $100 will be on the way to him (or her). Will Travis Miller be doing the tear down inspection? Terry Bell