$5000 stock/super stock shootout???

Jim Helsel · 12-01-2008, 08:38 PM

I am in the process of putting together a five race Stock/Super Stock Open. I have been working on two races up north and three races in the Tri-State area. I drove for Don Wilgis during the last three divisional races and was surprised at the amount of the payout for these races when you pay so much to race at them. I am use to running big buck brackett races where the payout is worth the entry fee. The payout structure at the divisionals is a joke. I was wondering how many racers would be interested in a combo race that paid $5000 to the winner on a $125 entry fee ?

Dave Turner · 12-01-2008, 09:54 PM

Jim, are you referring to the traditional Tri-State area as in NY, NJ and CN? Where is "up north" from your perspective? I'm just trying to put things in perspective. Sounds like a good concept.

Jim Helsel · 12-01-2008, 10:02 PM

Hey Dave,
Yeah, I am looking at 1 race each in NY, PA, NJ, MD, . The fifth is up for grabs.

Dave Turner · 12-01-2008, 10:38 PM

Why not Ontario?

Jim, you should get in touch with Fred Smith; info@smithperformance.com. Our CanAm Stock/SS series has been in existence for over 10 years and has drawn as many as 40+ entries. The enhanced purse should draw interest from neighboring states and we usually make room in the schedule for a couple of non-points races. Fred makes sure that the Cayuga surface has "teeth". Less than an hour from Buffalo.

Tracy Robbins · 12-01-2008, 10:45 PM

Have one at MIR and you may get some folks from down south! Sounds like a winner depending on scheduling.

Jim Helsel · 12-01-2008, 11:10 PM

MIR is a great facility and Royce is a great promoter. Ontario would be awesome. I know the spectator count is great up there. It's something I would be interested in.

jdfpam · 12-01-2008, 11:38 PM

JIm,
How about coming to Ohio? I would love to race a stock/super stock combo for that kind of money!

Jeff Day
#3731

Jim Helsel · 12-01-2008, 11:57 PM

I love Ohio! Norwalk is one of my favorite places to race. I am up for anywhere we could get a good car count!

Mike Carr · 12-02-2008, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jdfpam

JIm,
How about coming to Ohio? I would love to race a stock/super stock combo for that kind of money!

Jeff Day
#3731

Jeff, funny you should mention this. I am in the process of trying to revive the local Tri-State S/SS Association. It started in 1997 with races in PA, OH and WV (I was the announcer) and I took it over and ran it from 1999-2001. It's been dormant for the past few years. But now, it seems like racers are getting fed up with travel costs, long tows, multi day events, and the BS from the sanctioning bodies. I have one track already interested in an event for 2009, hoping to get a few more. Norwalk's schedule was full for 2009, but I am hoping to bring the series back for a few events, like we used to run them and liek the Hagerstown event I do yearly. Hoping to get events at Quaker, Pittsburgh, 42, Thompson and Numida. Maybe Steubenville if racers would go. Not sure how good Magnolia is (you would know, I've never been there). Will keep everyone posted.

B.D.

Mike Meier · 12-02-2008, 01:49 AM

I hate to be the stick in the mud, but how about supporting the East Coast Stock/Super Stock Association instead of proposing a brand new group in their backyard? (At least when talking about Atco, RP, CC, MG, and Island)

12-01-2008, 08:38 PM	#1
Jim Helsel Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 70 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	$5000 stock/super stock shootout??? I am in the process of putting together a five race Stock/Super Stock Open. I have been working on two races up north and three races in the Tri-State area. I drove for Don Wilgis during the last three divisional races and was surprised at the amount of the payout for these races when you pay so much to race at them. I am use to running big buck brackett races where the payout is worth the entry fee. The payout structure at the divisionals is a joke. I was wondering how many racers would be interested in a combo race that paid $5000 to the winner on a $125 entry fee ?

12-01-2008, 09:54 PM	#2
Dave Turner VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Schomberg, ON, Canada Posts: 1,222 Likes: 1,606 Liked 364 Times in 138 Posts	Re: $5000 stock/super stock shootout??? Jim, are you referring to the traditional Tri-State area as in NY, NJ and CN? Where is "up north" from your perspective? I'm just trying to put things in perspective. Sounds like a good concept. __________________ Dave Turner SS/GT #1153

12-01-2008, 10:38 PM	#4
Dave Turner VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Schomberg, ON, Canada Posts: 1,222 Likes: 1,606 Liked 364 Times in 138 Posts	Re: $5000 stock/super stock shootout??? Why not Ontario? Jim, you should get in touch with Fred Smith; info@smithperformance.com. Our CanAm Stock/SS series has been in existence for over 10 years and has drawn as many as 40+ entries. The enhanced purse should draw interest from neighboring states and we usually make room in the schedule for a couple of non-points races. Fred makes sure that the Cayuga surface has "teeth". Less than an hour from Buffalo. __________________ Dave Turner SS/GT #1153

12-01-2008, 10:45 PM	#5
Tracy Robbins Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 846 Likes: 3 Liked 25 Times in 11 Posts	Re: $5000 stock/super stock shootout??? Have one at MIR and you may get some folks from down south! Sounds like a winner depending on scheduling. __________________ Tracy Robbins SS 9766

12-01-2008, 11:10 PM	#6
Jim Helsel Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 70 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: $5000 stock/super stock shootout??? MIR is a great facility and Royce is a great promoter. Ontario would be awesome. I know the spectator count is great up there. It's something I would be interested in.

12-01-2008, 10:02 PM	#3
Jim Helsel Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 70 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: $5000 stock/super stock shootout??? Hey Dave, Yeah, I am looking at 1 race each in NY, PA, NJ, MD, . The fifth is up for grabs.

12-01-2008, 11:38 PM	#7
jdfpam Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 186 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: $5000 stock/super stock shootout??? JIm, How about coming to Ohio? I would love to race a stock/super stock combo for that kind of money! Jeff Day #3731

12-01-2008, 11:57 PM	#8
Jim Helsel Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 70 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: $5000 stock/super stock shootout??? I love Ohio! Norwalk is one of my favorite places to race. I am up for anywhere we could get a good car count!

12-02-2008, 01:49 AM	#10
Mike Meier Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Webster, TX Posts: 317 Likes: 126 Liked 39 Times in 8 Posts	Re: $5000 stock/super stock shootout??? I hate to be the stick in the mud, but how about supporting the East Coast Stock/Super Stock Association instead of proposing a brand new group in their backyard? (At least when talking about Atco, RP, CC, MG, and Island) __________________ Mike Meier "World's most expensive DF/S" 2007 Chevy Cobalt....because suffering through owning an AMC Stocker wasn't enough