Class Nationals event planning

[SSHemi364]

Michael, will I be able to race your event with my 64 Hemi car? I have cylinder heads that were NHRA legal until August of 2013, but but now they're declared illegal?
I also have a rebored cam tunnel, Pro stock style transmission, multi-disc clutch, Carbs that are not in the original mounting configuration, digital electronics etc, etc. But all of that is OK with them
I have an illegal 1/4-20 bolt hole.
Me thinks that NHRA has a 1/4-20 issue, I'm hoping you don't.
I need a new place to race because I dont have 20K to fix my 1/4-20 holes.
If I can race with you, I may open up the bottom of all my 1/4-20 bolt holes because it make my car sooooo fast.
If I can't race with you, maybe you can reclassify me as a SS/AH. I think that the AH stands for Any Hole or All Hole or Allowed Holes or some kind of Hole?
I look forward to your answer, unlike some organizations, I know you will give me an answer.
In case this tongue in cheek post doesn't ring with you, be glad your not involved with this nonsense.
Really, I hope this event is successful beyond your wildest dreams and the northern race breed's a southern, eastern, western, mid-southern etc.

[CBS]

Originally Posted by deuces wild

There is a car on the flyer that looks familiar.

I bet that red CJ runs in the 8's that day.....

nice flyer MB...

[Michael Beard]

Y'all didn't see this post on Facebook...

My 79 firebird should be ready for stuff like this next year. I think the 1,000 horse 496 will put it in the super stock class.

Yeeeah, no.

Yes, I'm glad I'm not involved in nonsense. We try not to get involved in micromanaging things that are the sanctioning bodies' responsibility, even though we don't necessarily agree with every decision they make.

Additional Class Nationals events would run the risk of diluting a "destination event", and a southern or western event would need to be able to draw a significant car count to be viable. Logistics would play a part in an event far outside of our own physical region, and then there's the issue of scheduling. We've daydreamed about a Vegas event some year, but the associated track rental would likely be cost-prohibitive. There's a smaller base to draw from, and they've already got back-to-back National/LODRS events. I've studied up on Bristol or Bowling Green for an October date. (Just talking out loud, don't read too much into it.) Memphis is great, but gets into the car count issue. Just not a high car count per capita ratio in the Midwest. You also have the issue of trying to generate sponsorship for an additional event. If we did a second race, it would probably be several years down the road. Our goal is to do this event to the best of our ability, and then concentrate on how to provide you with a better product in 2015.

I bet that red CJ runs in the 8's that day.....

nice flyer MB...

Yep, I'm pretty sure I've been blown past by more than one 8-sec CJ in the past year. ;-) Yah, should've put 8 & 9 second or some MPH reference. Quite honestly, the flyer was thrown together last minute and barely made it to the printer in time to make sure they have them for the Detroit Autorama next week. Things are CRAZY here. Glad you like it! Thank Chuck Clark for the pic. If you're not friends with him already, look him up on Facebook. Chuck's got an amazing flair for the pan shot, and has some amazing photo galleries. He'll be among the so-called "amateur" photographers working alongside BME Photography at the event.

[Geerhead55]

Any plans for event merchandise?,,,, T-shirts, hats, DVDs and so forth? My original USCNs decal still stares at me when I walk up to my tool cabinet,, the T-shirt still looks good even though I don't wear it anymore. Just curious as to what might be available. Maybe "Shootout" items?
Danny Durham

[Michael Beard]

Originally Posted by Geerhead55

Any plans for event merchandise?,,,, T-shirts, hats, DVDs and so forth? My original USCNs decal still stares at me when I walk up to my tool cabinet,, the T-shirt still looks good even though I don't wear it anymore. Just curious as to what might be available. Maybe "Shootout" items?
Danny Durham

T-shirts for sure, possibly hats, koozies, decals. Ed Carpenter and Dean Oliver are working on SS/K Shootout shirts. The event will be broadcast live on MotorManiaTV.com, and those Livestream broadcasts are archived so you can watch them anytime. Already on my to-do list to ask Mark Walter about what the possibilities are for DVD copies.

Will do what we can, but the budget's going to be stretched thin as it is after the advertising campaign. We cannot thank all of our event sponsors enough. We literally could not do this without them!

[Michael Beard]

The question has been asked regarding single car classes in Class Eliminations. As noted on the flyer, there are no "Class Combos". Single cars win Class (provided they've made a legitimate run, i.e., pass tech, fuel check, weight.)

[Bobby Fazio]

Could I run ss/k shoot out and go back to ss/L for the eliminator?

[Michael Beard]

Originally Posted by Bobby Fazio

Could I run ss/k shoot out and go back to ss/L for the eliminator?

Just like any other race, no changing classes after you've made a run.

[Michael Beard]

The man that started it all with the original US Class Nationals way back in 2001, Alex Denysenko, along with his wife Beth and son Tony are stepping up to support this year's event. Their business, MoneyMaker Racing will post a non-contingent cash award of $50 to the winner of the SS/K Shootout (or $100 if it's a Ford!), as well as a $50 non-contingent award to the winner of the Stock and Super Stock Main Event Eliminators.

Denysenko, a multi-time IHRA Div. 5 Super Stock champion, with his wealth of knowledge and experience makes all the difference with his customers, going beyond competitive pricing and quick shipping with the R&D knowledge to help customers choose the right parts and setups the first time, and help them understand *why* they're right. Tap into that resource at www.moneymakerracing.net, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoneymakerRacing, or give them a call at 219-861-1214.

While Denysenko has enjoyed great success both on the track and at the shop, it is his brainchild of the US Class Nationals in 2001 that will forever be remembered as the pinnacle in the history of Stock and Super Stock racing. It is for that incredible event and all the work that made it happen that we honor Alex Denysenko at the Auto Meter Northern Class Nationals as our Grand Marshal. (*We are contractually obligated to note that this does make him any relation to Bob or Craig.)

[Dave Turner]

Originally Posted by Michael Beard

The man that started it all with the original US Class Nationals way back in 2001, Alex Denysenko, along with his wife Beth and son Tony are stepping up to support this year's event. Their business, MoneyMaker Racing will post a non-contingent cash award of $50 to the winner of the SS/K Shootout (or $100 if it's a Ford!), as well as a $50 non-contingent award to the winner of the Stock and Super Stock Main Event Eliminators.

Denysenko, a multi-time IHRA Div. 5 Super Stock champion, with his wealth of knowledge and experience makes all the difference with his customers, going beyond competitive pricing and quick shipping with the R&D knowledge to help customers choose the right parts and setups the first time, and help them understand *why* they're right. Tap into that resource at www.moneymakerracing.net, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoneymakerRacing, or give them a call at 219-861-1214.

While Denysenko has enjoyed great success both on the track and at the shop, it is his brainchild of the US Class Nationals in 2001 that will forever be remembered as the pinnacle in the history of Stock and Super Stock racing. It is for that incredible event and all the work that made it happen that we honor Alex Denysenko at the Auto Meter Northern Class Nationals as our Grand Marshal. (*We are contractually obligated to note that this does make him any relation to Bob or Craig.)

The classy folks at MoneyMaker Racing have been indispensable in the build of my Mustang. In appreciation for all that they have done, I plan to take some of their Money!!