Class Nationals event planning

Michael Beard · 12-11-2012, 11:23 AM

Something else very important to me is race coverage. Events like this are a big deal, and should be treated as such. I worked the US Class Nationals for IHRA, doing photography, wrote the race coverage, and laid it out in the magazine. I have a number of online outlets that will print coverage, and I'll work on getting physical print coverage for the event as well.

We did two big money bracket races this year. You can view the race coverage at www.looserocker.com. The Footbrake race includes video coverage!

butch8908 · 12-11-2012, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Beard

Something else very important to me is race coverage. Events like this are a big deal, and should be treated as such. I worked the US Class Nationals for IHRA, doing photography, wrote the race coverage, and laid it out in the magazine. I have a number of online outlets that will print coverage, and I'll work on getting physical print coverage for the event as well.

We did two big money bracket races this year. You can view the race coverage at www.looserocker.com. The Footbrake race includes video coverage!

Michael,

Would love to be able to photo on the ground for you instead of in the stands which is where I usually am. I'm not a professional, but I think I can take a pretty good picture for you to use. Depending on where and when, let me know. I might just come and do it anyway as a spectator.

Butch

Bobby Bennett · 12-12-2012, 04:31 PM

CompetitionPlus.com will be there, as we were at the first event. The blistering hot Byron event, was sweating in places I never knew I could.

Whether I am there as a journalist or a racer remains to be seen, but we are going to put it in Project White Wagon's [SS/EM] schedule. Regardless we will have staff there.

The one thing I believe is crucial is the bickering which went on at the first one, simply cannot happen this time. As important as the racing is, isn't it secondary to getting together and sharing the style of racing we all love in a format dedicated to us?

Food for thought ...

Michael Beard · 12-12-2012, 10:02 PM

Thanks for your support, Butch and Bobby. We'd love to have you! As details come together, we'll talk more in detail about race coverage and photography.

The Columbus staff is checking with NHRA about the date and some other questions I had. Should get an idea where we're at sometime next week.

Jack McCarthy · 12-13-2012, 03:36 PM

mike,
we would like permission to host the third U/SA shootout as part of your event. we simply need to be paired and laddered for class eliminations, and a close proximity for pit space is pretty cool too last time we had a cookout and bourbon sampling.

i am working on sponsor money and so far i've got $200 up for class champion already(last two total purses added up to $4000+)...anyway "it's on"

captain jack
jmccarthy@sasfe.com

p.s. would like to thank bob shaw for his support and wish him well in T/SA

Michael Beard · 12-13-2012, 04:45 PM

Sounds good to me, Jack. Thank you for your interest and support!

chevy620 · 12-14-2012, 10:03 AM

Michael,

Thanks for stopping by our booth at the IMIS. I think you are "in process" for a great event.
As we discussed, Trailer Toad.com and TrailerJax.com will support the event. Class winner contingency, event winner contingency and definitely some "prizes/awards" for special awards during the event.
(Anyone got a golfcart I can borrow...surely there will be a HUGE golfCart Challenge, right?)

I got this race on the Planner....and usually I only plan 3 days out.

Good Luck, you have your work cut out for yourself.

Jok

X-TECH MAN · 12-14-2012, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack McCarthy

mike,
we would like permission to host the third U/SA shootout as part of your event. we simply need to be paired and laddered for class eliminations, and a close proximity for pit space is pretty cool too last time we had a cookout and bourbon sampling.

i am working on sponsor money and so far i've got $200 up for class champion already(last two total purses added up to $4000+)...anyway "it's on"

captain jack
jmccarthy@sasfe.com

p.s. would like to thank bob shaw for his support and wish him well in T/SA

Im in for another $100 to the winner and $50 for the runner up if you want some of my money. I dont think any of the new combos will make "U" so it should be a fair race.

ChevyII · 12-14-2012, 05:39 PM

Michael,

You have always been a loyal supporter of the Canadian events at Grand Bend and Cayuga and we would like to support your venue. Canadian Drag Racer Magazine will commit to coverage of the event as I am sure several Canadians will be in attendance at this historical event.

I live way West in the foothills of the Rockies in Calgary, Alberta but I will commit to being there for this great event.

Tell me what I need to do to make it happen?

Mike Ferstl
Canadian Drag Racer Magazine
canadiandragracer.ca

12-11-2012, 11:23 AM	#1
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Class Nationals event planning Something else very important to me is race coverage. Events like this are a big deal, and should be treated as such. I worked the US Class Nationals for IHRA, doing photography, wrote the race coverage, and laid it out in the magazine. I have a number of online outlets that will print coverage, and I'll work on getting physical print coverage for the event as well. We did two big money bracket races this year. You can view the race coverage at www.looserocker.com. The Footbrake race includes video coverage! __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

12-12-2012, 04:31 PM	#3
Bobby Bennett Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 67 Likes: 0 Liked 14 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Class Nationals event planning CompetitionPlus.com will be there, as we were at the first event. The blistering hot Byron event, was sweating in places I never knew I could. Whether I am there as a journalist or a racer remains to be seen, but we are going to put it in Project White Wagon's [SS/EM] schedule. Regardless we will have staff there. The one thing I believe is crucial is the bickering which went on at the first one, simply cannot happen this time. As important as the racing is, isn't it secondary to getting together and sharing the style of racing we all love in a format dedicated to us? Food for thought ...

12-12-2012, 10:02 PM	#4
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Class Nationals event planning Thanks for your support, Butch and Bobby. We'd love to have you! As details come together, we'll talk more in detail about race coverage and photography. The Columbus staff is checking with NHRA about the date and some other questions I had. Should get an idea where we're at sometime next week. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

12-13-2012, 03:36 PM	#5
Jack McCarthy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: lyndon ky. ... louisville area Posts: 1,318 Likes: 28 Liked 457 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Class Nationals event planning mike, we would like permission to host the third U/SA shootout as part of your event. we simply need to be paired and laddered for class eliminations, and a close proximity for pit space is pretty cool too last time we had a cookout and bourbon sampling. i am working on sponsor money and so far i've got $200 up for class champion already(last two total purses added up to $4000+)...anyway "it's on" captain jack jmccarthy@sasfe.com p.s. would like to thank bob shaw for his support and wish him well in T/SA __________________ Jack McCarthy 3609 STK "the Captain"

12-13-2012, 04:45 PM	#6
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Class Nationals event planning Sounds good to me, Jack. Thank you for your interest and support! __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

12-14-2012, 10:03 AM	#7
chevy620 Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 188 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Class Nationals event planning Michael, Thanks for stopping by our booth at the IMIS. I think you are "in process" for a great event. As we discussed, Trailer Toad.com and TrailerJax.com will support the event. Class winner contingency, event winner contingency and definitely some "prizes/awards" for special awards during the event. (Anyone got a golfcart I can borrow...surely there will be a HUGE golfCart Challenge, right?) I got this race on the Planner....and usually I only plan 3 days out. Good Luck, you have your work cut out for yourself. Jok

12-14-2012, 05:39 PM	#9
ChevyII Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 263 Likes: 3 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Class Nationals event planning Michael, You have always been a loyal supporter of the Canadian events at Grand Bend and Cayuga and we would like to support your venue. Canadian Drag Racer Magazine will commit to coverage of the event as I am sure several Canadians will be in attendance at this historical event. I live way West in the foothills of the Rockies in Calgary, Alberta but I will commit to being there for this great event. Tell me what I need to do to make it happen? Mike Ferstl Canadian Drag Racer Magazine canadiandragracer.ca

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