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I would drive quite a ways to compete inthis type of race. I have limited time window every year fo racing, so if it wasn't held when i could go then i would buy an entry fee just to support Michael and this race.
I live 20 mi. from Joliet and there are a lot of interstates that intersect near here and they have a lot of weekends where that place is empty. U.S. 41 at Morocco is just a slippery mess these days and thepeople that own it now don't have any interest in making the track better to help there facility. Earlville, Cordova or Byron are all good places.
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Thank you all for the support and spirited discussion. I've discovered that a lot more people read ClassRacer than ever post, but I think a public display of support means a lot, not only to let other racers know how much interest is there, but also sponsors. The interest and discussion regarding the event ramped up dramatically during this week's IMIS show at Indy, amongst racers and sponsors alike.
As I had addressed earlier in the thread, I've been researching this event for many years now. Any event we put together is going to fit some people's geographic location, finances, scheduling, etc, and not others. It is an impossibility to be all things to all people. What I can promise you is that we will try to put together the best event that we can, in the hopes of satisfying a wide array of customers. We've heard a wide variety of suggestions on facilities: some of which have issues with geography, some with scheduling, some with prohibitive rental costs, etc. Each variable must be weighed on a scale. I mentioned it earlier in this thread, my selection at this time is National Trail Raceway in Hebron, OH, for May 3-4, 2014. I received a set of quotes on Oct 29, which were reasonable for the facility. I spoke with a number of the staff at IMIS this weekend, who were all excited about the prospects. We will discuss the viability of the date and finalize projected rental costs etc. If we run into problems with scheduling or costs, I may revisit facility options, but if these things remain acceptable, I would seek to move forward. Given the level of participation at similar events, it would be unlikely that the event could stand completely on its own, unless we had another 'Woodstock' moment like the US Class Nationals. My plan would be to do two $5,000-to-win No-Box races in addition to the Stock & Super Stock races to 1) fill another existing market gap 2) provide S/SS racers with the opportunity to run multiple events if they choose and ultimately 3) bolster the bottom line and viability of the event as a whole. Rough outline: Subject to change. Northern Class Nationals & Bottom Bulb Shootout National Trail Raceway Hebron, OH - May 3-4, 2014 Friday Parking & Tech (If the track wishes to do a test n' tune and/or gambler's race, up to them) Saturday No-Box Time Trials and S/SS Qualifying Class Eliminations (Stock and Super Stock, each) No-Box Race #1 Eliminations S/SS Clean-Up Run Sunday No-Box Race #2 Eliminations Stock Eliminations Super Stock Eliminations Class Winners will receive Iron Tree trophies. I will work on potential contingency sponsors. ![]() Stock or Super Stock (separate classes, same entry/purse) Entry Fee: $260 Win: $5,000 R/U: $2,000 Semi: $500 5th Rnd Loser: $300 4th Rnd Loser: $250 3rd Rnd Loser: $200 With 129 or more cars in a class, that class would receive $7,000/win, $3,000/RU, $1,000 semi. (Round money as listed) I will work on contingency sponsors for the main event. No-Box (2 races: 1 Sat, 1 Sun. S/SS cars welcome.) Footbrake and Transbrake cars will be called separately Entry Fee: $90 Re-Entry: $50 (1st Rnd Only) Win: $5,000 R/U: $1,000 Semi: $300 6th Rnd Loser: $160 5th Rnd Loser: $120 4th Rnd Loser: $80 All winners will receive Iron Tree trophies, "Big Checks", and collectors trading cards of their winning rides. (Examples from one of our past Footbrake races) ![]() ![]() Other random tidbits: Redman is on board. While we haven't talked about it yet, I'll collar Nitro Joe, and I will talk to Travis, Wesley, et.al. for potential Tech positions to provide some credibility and a knowledgable eye. The plan would be to have scales, fuel check, and heads-up runs. I am working on fine-tuning plans for class structures (NHRA/IHRA), but at first glance, I can safely say we run off of the old NHRA indexes, and I would plan to have "new cars" in their own classes.
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Sorry,
Won't be there. I'm not traveling 2000 miles round trip just so you Yankee boys won't have to travel more that 200 miles away from home. Physically, Bristol is a pretty much even distance from everyone but we would travel to Bowling Green. JimR
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It sounds like an awesome race, I will be there!
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It's been explained, more than once, why this is a better option. If you can;t grasp that, sorry for your loss.
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That's it... 1865 miles..I'm not going now.
Michael, couldn't you have it in Albuquerque or something...for ME? ;-)
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Columbus is not my favorite track, but this past Sports National race the track was the best I've ever seen it. With VHT and Redman it should be fine. I will be there also and if you need some help let me know.
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"Thank you all for the support and spirited discussion"
Kinda like herding cats isn't it?
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I have a Race Purse Calculator spreadsheet that I have spent years developing that crunches just about every number you need for a race: Give it entry fees, buybacks (with multiple options), car count, payouts, spectators (actual # or calculated as 'people per car'), and it will tell you how many cars are in each successive round and how much the payout is for each round, how long it will take to run the race, front gate/back gate income, itemized expenses, and much more. Realistically, just for two days track rental, purse, and misc. expenses, you're looking at close to $60,000. Great question. Hope this helps!
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