Class Nationals event planning

[RJ Sledge]

Michael

It is a huge undertaking on your part, but knowing you and your accomplishments and what you can bring to the table I believe that you would be able to do it and do it well. There is a extremely short list of people that i feel that could accomplish it and you are on it in my opinion.

Location would be very important, not only from the competitor point of view, but also from yours. Having it centrally located may be the thing to do, but being able to appeal to a larger population of racers in a particular area is another.

I believe that you will have a large percentage of racers who have the desire, but maybe not have the where with all to attend, based on travel, time off, expense and such.

Good Luck and count me in.

RJ

[Greg Hill]

Bowling Green would be a great central location for a lot of racers. I will help you if I can.

[norm saibene]

i am game sounds greate i cant waite if you need any help just let us no

[Dave Turner]

With more than a year to prepare, I can't see why I should miss an event like this. A venue within 18 hours of Toronto would be preferred, but I'm likely to tow as far as it takes.......might even have the car finished by 2014.

[Michael Kilduff]

I'm on board with ya Michael. I'll have a car in both categories provided there is enough interest to run S/SS separately.

What date are you kicking around?

[norm saibene]

this sounds like the best thing i herd for racing in a long time i support the idea 100 percent

[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

[Mike Taylor 3601]

Michael,
Thank's for the effort it takes to put a race like that together. We will do our best to be there we,I think we can round up 2-6 stockers.
If has footbrake also I will run it too. May 2014 correct?
Mike Taylor 3601

[Michael Beard]

Ladies and gentlemen, barring any unforeseen schedule changes in the local region, we have approval for National Trail Raceway in Hebron, OH to host the Class Nationals on May 2-4, 2014!

Now things can get serious. Before I can put together marketing proposals, we'll need to firm up the overall format for the event. If the 2014 schedule follows suit with 2013, we're likely to have the Charlotte 4-Wide Nats two weeks before, and both the Div. 3 Indy and Div. 1 Open at Atco the week before our event. We would be followed by an open weekend (Mother's Day) and then Div. 3 Norwalk, Div. 1 Open Epping, and Topkea National. Looking at this from a financial aspect and time off work, do *you* want the extra time and expense of going to a 3-day format, with additional racing on Friday, or are we good with the 2-day format (SAT: Qualifying, Class, & $5K No-Box, SUN: $5K Stock, $5K Super Stock, $5K No-Box)?

Stream of consciousness thought that just hit me... if we can get some sponsors for it, what do you think about doing a Quick 16 CIC race for Stock and Super Stock each, qualified from just the final round performances of Class Eliminations winners? King of the Hill, with a little throwback to the traditional 'gotta win class to get in the big show!'

These details aren't set in stone... looking for feedback on what you the customer wants.

[Mark Lewis]

2 day format looks good. That would give Friday to get there.

I would skip the Charlotte race to be able to attend this one.

I know everyone wants to race Natl events, but they aren't what they were at one time.

You're not old enough to remember those days,lol