Class Nationals event planning

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

Michael Beard · 12-14-2012, 07:51 PM

Terry -- Thanks!

Mike -- That would be great. As we get things finalized for the event, we'll get into press credentials, etc. We would love to have you!

Who knows? Given some of the conversations I've had this week and the interest being shown, there's a chance the event could become a standalone S/SS event, and maybe even expand to 3 days if it looks like we're going to blow the lid off the place anything like y'all did at Byron. One step at a time, though... as soon as we get confirmation on the date, things could go wide-open. Ultimately, it is you the racers that will drive this event, and that's what it's all about. I greatly appreciate your support.

Rob Petrie E395 · 12-14-2012, 11:10 PM

I am IN. Hopefully with a stocker (ordered last parts today) and a NO Box car.

JHeath · 12-16-2012, 01:39 AM

I will be there!!!

12-12-2012, 10:02 PM	#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 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	#2
Jack McCarthy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: lyndon ky. ... louisville area Posts: 1,322 Likes: 29 Liked 476 Times in 117 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	#3
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	#4
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	#6
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

12-14-2012, 07:51 PM	#7
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 Terry -- Thanks! Mike -- That would be great. As we get things finalized for the event, we'll get into press credentials, etc. We would love to have you! Who knows? Given some of the conversations I've had this week and the interest being shown, there's a chance the event could become a standalone S/SS event, and maybe even expand to 3 days if it looks like we're going to blow the lid off the place anything like y'all did at Byron. One step at a time, though... as soon as we get confirmation on the date, things could go wide-open. Ultimately, it is you the racers that will drive this event, and that's what it's all about. I greatly appreciate your support. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

12-14-2012, 11:10 PM	#8
Rob Petrie E395 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodlawn IL Posts: 1,092 Likes: 162 Liked 216 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Class Nationals event planning I am IN. Hopefully with a stocker (ordered last parts today) and a NO Box car.

12-16-2012, 01:39 AM	#9
JHeath Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 786 Likes: 2,876 Liked 370 Times in 101 Posts	Re: Class Nationals event planning I will be there!!! __________________ Jerry Heath I/S '93 Cobra FS/J 2010 Mustang "Ebay CJ"