Class Nationals event planning

[Geerhead55]

The original US Classnationals was truly a historic event for those that follow our sport, and a blast for all of us who were there, both racers and spectators. We all left there hoping for a second edition, but it didn't happen. Hopefully this project will come to a fabulous finish. I know there were some headaches along the way for Alex and his team, but in the end, it was a well run event, and the track people got it in on time each day. I would hope the same format could be followed if possible, but with the demise of Top Stock, I'm sure there will need to be some changes made.
Some pros I remember: NHRA & IHRA cars coming together.
All Stick cars opened the qualifying.
The Quick 32s on Sat. afternoon.
The Outlaw SS cars( I'd never seen those before)
Some cons I remember: The terrible heat and humidity.
Scheduled same dates as a national event,
although the car count was still tremendous.
I truly hope this can be pulled off,, I've never been to Earlville before, but I've seen photos that show it could handle an event like this, and its somewhat centrally located, which could help some racers decide to participate, instead of passing due to travel costs.
My 2 cents,, good luck with your efforts.
Danny Durham

[Larry Hill]

It would be a great race, count us in! If possible have it on a weekend between two other race weekends, of close proximity, so racers could make the race coming or going.

Its has to have Class, I'm not fast enough to win but man do I love heads-up.

[Jeff Teuton]

Tell me when and where. Last time I arrived a day early just to help. Same this time. It seemed to work great last time.

Sounds like an event worth traveling for.

[Bobby DiDomenico]

Originally Posted by Jeff Teuton

Tell me when and where. Last time I arrived a day early just to help. Same this time. It seemed to work great last time.

I recall you had an enjoyable and successful weekend there Jeff!

[dug283]

Mike, my hats off to you for taking the lead for this,

I have no doubt that it will be a 1st class event.  You can count me in.

My one suggestion is:
- IHRA rules: HP, Index ect.
- Round money start with round one win. Winning a round of stock or super stock is very difficult and they are badges of honor when achieved. I still have the round pay stubs from the Bill Bader days and use them as starters for bragging.  Even though the majority are the $40.00 1st round checks, they are far more valuable as my memory props.

[Matt Welker]

Any race running class goes to the top of our list!

Many racers show up Thursday or early Friday for divisionals. Why not have a scheduled smaller $ race on Friday with or without the test and tune? That makes it a double race weekend for many, which makes a longer tow worth the expense. I know some worry about the $, but some of us just wantore races/runs for the time we give to the sport. Race1/class/race2 makes it three races for one tow if you can get there on Friday.

[treessavoy]

Originally Posted by Matt Welker

Any race running class goes to the top of our list!

Many racers show up Thursday or early Friday for divisionals. Why not have a scheduled smaller $ race on Friday with or without the test and tune? That makes it a double race weekend for many, which makes a longer tow worth the expense. I know some worry about the $, but some of us just wantore races/runs for the time we give to the sport. Race1/class/race2 makes it three races for one tow if you can get there on Friday.

Matt,

Rather than cutting into the overall purse maybe we could have a Gambler's race, winner takes all?

JimR

[Joe Martens]

[QUOTE=Larry Hill;357695]It would be a great race, count us in! If possible have it on a weekend between two other race weekends, of close proximity, so racers could make the race coming or going.

Count me in, also!