Class Nationals event planning - Page 2

Tom Meyer · 12-09-2012, 12:10 PM

Over the years hear on class racer when someone needed help, the call was made out and many racer sent moneys or ever to do what they could. Lets look at this as a investment in class raceing. This is something that is going to take time, lots of energy, and coin to get going. I myself would like to invest in this effort. Take an example if you invest in this now you get discount entry prefered parking and one free bowling lesson from capt jack. Also by buying shares you whould vote on location? payouts? this is the way Wally started out. Some of this is random blabbering. More ideas later I got to get to work. Tom

ChevyII · 12-09-2012, 12:35 PM

Michael,

First, all of us should commend you for stepping forward and throwing your "hat in the ring" to make another Class Nationals take place. We all know what Alex went through to make the first edition happen. This is going to be a thankless job and racers being what they are, will make life difficult.

Having said that, with your experience running succesful Footbrake Big Buck Bracket races, you are the man to make it happen!

As for location of the venue, this decision is going to take considerable thought as some racers will have their noses out of joint when you finally decide. As I am sure you fully understand but it must be stated, "you can't please all the people all of the time."

Given the busy racing schedule of most tracks in the summer, the decision will need to take place sooner than later. One for planning purposes for the tracks and the other to allow the racing community to plan their racing activities.

Given the nature of geography and racer penetration, Division 3 is a good choice however the stellar reputations at Cordova or Earlville makes for a good business case.

Regardless of what you decide, please consider my support and involvement once you make your final decision.

Regards,

Mike Ferstl

ss wannabee · 12-09-2012, 12:49 PM

How about the US-41 track?

Don't know much about it...(never been there)..a bit more "central" than Columbus.

Think it's fairly new...and has hosted IHRA National Events before...so should be big
enough...

Not sure what affiliation it is today....

Would give some racers a "new" destination to go to...

What's going on there today...reasons it's not suitable?

Alex Denysenko · 12-10-2012, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ss wannabee

How about the US-41 track?

Don't know much about it...(never been there)..a bit more "central" than Columbus.

Think it's fairly new...and has hosted IHRA National Events before...so should be big
enough...

Not sure what affiliation it is today....

Would give some racers a "new" destination to go to...

What's going on there today...reasons it's not suitable?

US41 has the space we test there all the time but, the place has become a UNSAFE DUMP! totally unacceptable for man woman or beast.

also they have no sanction at this time

Alan Roehrich · 12-09-2012, 12:54 PM

We would much prefer that Bowling Green be the facility. We know how the staff at Bowling Green feels about class racing. We usually have a 60+ car field at the Combo races (Bowling Green generously hosts an entire series, and guarantees $1500 to win for a small entry fee) and the track prep is the finest there is, not to mention how racers and fans are treated. Bowling Green offers an absolute known quantity, we know for certain how they'll conduct their facility for a race such as this. Also, the location works, people are familiar with the track, and happy with it, you only need to see the attendance and results from both the Open and the points race. Racers from almost every division in the nation know that when they come to Bowling Green, the track itself will be first rate, and not only will the facility treat them as honored guests, but so will the town that surrounds it.

However, we will certainly support the race if Michael chooses Columbus as the facility.

We spoke with Michael at length at IMIS, twice. The class racers here really need to get on board, and in a public way. We need to help Michael show both the facility and potential sponsors that this race has overwhelming support from the racers.

ALMACK · 12-09-2012, 01:54 PM

I also would like to see it @ Bowling Green.
Would be nice to be able to race my Pure Stocker @ Beech Bend.

However, I would travel out of state to be a part of this if need be.

12-09-2012, 12:10 PM	#1
Tom Meyer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pierce NE Posts: 936 Likes: 78 Liked 354 Times in 120 Posts	Re: Class Nationals event planning Over the years hear on class racer when someone needed help, the call was made out and many racer sent moneys or ever to do what they could. Lets look at this as a investment in class raceing. This is something that is going to take time, lots of energy, and coin to get going. I myself would like to invest in this effort. Take an example if you invest in this now you get discount entry prefered parking and one free bowling lesson from capt jack. Also by buying shares you whould vote on location? payouts? this is the way Wally started out. Some of this is random blabbering. More ideas later I got to get to work. Tom __________________ Tom Meyer 5240 SS Stock ??? Last edited by Tom Meyer; 12-09-2012 at 12:37 PM.

12-09-2012, 12:35 PM	#2
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, First, all of us should commend you for stepping forward and throwing your "hat in the ring" to make another Class Nationals take place. We all know what Alex went through to make the first edition happen. This is going to be a thankless job and racers being what they are, will make life difficult. Having said that, with your experience running succesful Footbrake Big Buck Bracket races, you are the man to make it happen! As for location of the venue, this decision is going to take considerable thought as some racers will have their noses out of joint when you finally decide. As I am sure you fully understand but it must be stated, "you can't please all the people all of the time." Given the busy racing schedule of most tracks in the summer, the decision will need to take place sooner than later. One for planning purposes for the tracks and the other to allow the racing community to plan their racing activities. Given the nature of geography and racer penetration, Division 3 is a good choice however the stellar reputations at Cordova or Earlville makes for a good business case. Regardless of what you decide, please consider my support and involvement once you make your final decision. Regards, Mike Ferstl

12-09-2012, 12:49 PM	#3
ss wannabee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 663 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Class Nationals event planning How about the US-41 track? Don't know much about it...(never been there)..a bit more "central" than Columbus. Think it's fairly new...and has hosted IHRA National Events before...so should be big enough... Not sure what affiliation it is today.... Would give some racers a "new" destination to go to... What's going on there today...reasons it's not suitable?

12-09-2012, 12:54 PM	#5
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,113 Likes: 1,571 Liked 1,821 Times in 413 Posts	Re: Class Nationals event planning We would much prefer that Bowling Green be the facility. We know how the staff at Bowling Green feels about class racing. We usually have a 60+ car field at the Combo races (Bowling Green generously hosts an entire series, and guarantees $1500 to win for a small entry fee) and the track prep is the finest there is, not to mention how racers and fans are treated. Bowling Green offers an absolute known quantity, we know for certain how they'll conduct their facility for a race such as this. Also, the location works, people are familiar with the track, and happy with it, you only need to see the attendance and results from both the Open and the points race. Racers from almost every division in the nation know that when they come to Bowling Green, the track itself will be first rate, and not only will the facility treat them as honored guests, but so will the town that surrounds it. However, we will certainly support the race if Michael chooses Columbus as the facility. We spoke with Michael at length at IMIS, twice. The class racers here really need to get on board, and in a public way. We need to help Michael show both the facility and potential sponsors that this race has overwhelming support from the racers. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

12-09-2012, 01:54 PM	#6
ALMACK VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 1,937 Likes: 131 Liked 369 Times in 127 Posts	Re: Class Nationals event planning I also would like to see it @ Bowling Green. Would be nice to be able to race my Pure Stocker @ Beech Bend. However, I would travel out of state to be a part of this if need be. __________________ Alan Mackin Stock 3777/ SS 3377 P/SA & SS/PA Fox Thunderbird I/PS '95 Mustang GT