2009 Highlights

Ross Family Racing · 12-02-2009, 10:40 AM

OK, since most of us are done with racing for the year and can't wait until we start again,what was the high point of your 2009 Season? For me it was the runner up at the Pittsburgh Sportsman National against Craig Marshall in Stock Eliminator. (I guess the good Lord was sparing me the misery of going to the ill fated Rockingham World Finals).There were other good moments but this was 1 round from running for the World Championship.
Jeff

herbjr · 12-02-2009, 01:19 PM

Rockingham June 2009, i had 2 kids in the finals at the Divisional. Jonathon won Masters and Jason got R/U in Beginners. That R/U cost him the championship by 1 point. But it was a great year. 3 Iron men and a R/U in IHRA Jr competition.

Michael Beard · 12-02-2009, 02:11 PM

I can't narrow it down to just one thing, but these moments top the list:

* Winning the IHRA Spring Nationals - first national event win in the U.S.
* Winning 3 out of 4 days at the IHRA Div. 2 East Bracket Finals, including the main event... been 15 years since my last Bracket Finals championship! We (Pageland Dragway) won the team title, too, so having the entire team in the winner's circle pics was awesome!
* Running -1.040 under in testing at Rockingham with my FF/SA Turismo, that used to be an index runner! Billy Nees magic. 'nuff said.

Really was a pretty good season, in retrospect!

Michael Lyons · 12-02-2009, 02:59 PM

It sure wasn't the toc at the Rock in Oct.. :P ha ha(i'm cryin as I'm laughin)

Chris1529 · 12-02-2009, 03:29 PM

the start up of the Buckeye Stock/Superstock association and all the work behind it could be considered a highlight.

-although in WV, we'd prefer it be called the HHRA.
-Hillbilly Hot Rod Association - that is!!

Steves68Nova · 12-02-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Beard

* Winning 3 out of 4 days at the IHRA Div. 2 East Bracket Finals, including the main event... been 15 years since my last Bracket Finals championship! We (Pageland Dragway) won the team title, too, so having the entire team in the winner's circle pics was awesome!

I saw this in the IHRA Drag Review! And your smiling face. Congrats!

Steve

Ross Family Racing · 12-02-2009, 04:58 PM

Beard, your such a bragger!!!! Great job in the old Volare'.

Michael Beard · 12-02-2009, 06:18 PM

1) You asked!

2) You sold me the car -- so it's double your fault! LOL

& thanks Steve!

greg fulk · 12-02-2009, 06:57 PM

I ran 1.10 under @ Indy Fall Classic & wasn't trying! (really... no ice 5Q oil 40lbs heavy...)

Ron Ortiz · 12-02-2009, 07:38 PM

Going to Belle Rose for the Cajun Sportsnationals. Crawfish, beer, friends, No Problem

Ron Ortiz
U/SA

12-02-2009, 10:40 AM	#1
Ross Family Racing Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: St.Clairsville, Ohio Posts: 459 Likes: 0 Liked 51 Times in 14 Posts	2009 Highlights OK, since most of us are done with racing for the year and can't wait until we start again,what was the high point of your 2009 Season? For me it was the runner up at the Pittsburgh Sportsman National against Craig Marshall in Stock Eliminator. (I guess the good Lord was sparing me the misery of going to the ill fated Rockingham World Finals).There were other good moments but this was 1 round from running for the World Championship. Jeff

12-02-2009, 01:19 PM	#2
herbjr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 1,027 Likes: 1 Liked 83 Times in 32 Posts	Re: 2009 Highlights Rockingham June 2009, i had 2 kids in the finals at the Divisional. Jonathon won Masters and Jason got R/U in Beginners. That R/U cost him the championship by 1 point. But it was a great year. 3 Iron men and a R/U in IHRA Jr competition.

12-02-2009, 02:11 PM	#3
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: 2009 Highlights I can't narrow it down to just one thing, but these moments top the list: * Winning the IHRA Spring Nationals - first national event win in the U.S. * Winning 3 out of 4 days at the IHRA Div. 2 East Bracket Finals, including the main event... been 15 years since my last Bracket Finals championship! We (Pageland Dragway) won the team title, too, so having the entire team in the winner's circle pics was awesome! * Running -1.040 under in testing at Rockingham with my FF/SA Turismo, that used to be an index runner! Billy Nees magic. 'nuff said. Really was a pretty good season, in retrospect! __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

12-02-2009, 02:59 PM	#4
Michael Lyons Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Garden City, MI Posts: 226 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 2009 Highlights It sure wasn't the toc at the Rock in Oct.. :P ha ha(i'm cryin as I'm laughin)

12-02-2009, 03:29 PM	#5
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: 2009 Highlights the start up of the Buckeye Stock/Superstock association and all the work behind it could be considered a highlight. -although in WV, we'd prefer it be called the HHRA. -Hillbilly Hot Rod Association - that is!! __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

12-02-2009, 04:58 PM	#7
Ross Family Racing Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: St.Clairsville, Ohio Posts: 459 Likes: 0 Liked 51 Times in 14 Posts	Re: 2009 Highlights Beard, your such a bragger!!!! Great job in the old Volare'.

12-02-2009, 06:18 PM	#8
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: 2009 Highlights 1) You asked! 2) You sold me the car -- so it's double your fault! LOL & thanks Steve! __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

12-02-2009, 06:57 PM	#9
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 2009 Highlights I ran 1.10 under @ Indy Fall Classic & wasn't trying! (really... no ice 5Q oil 40lbs heavy...) __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

12-02-2009, 07:38 PM	#10
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	Re: 2009 Highlights Going to Belle Rose for the Cajun Sportsnationals. Crawfish, beer, friends, No Problem Ron Ortiz U/SA __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK