Class Nationals event planning

Michael Beard · 06-19-2013, 05:03 PM

Loose Rocker Promotions, LLC is proud to announce that Ultimate Converter Concepts will be the naming rights sponsor on Sunday's Ultimate Converter Concepts Stock Eliminator $5K main event. Ultimate will also be posting contingency (decal display & product use required) for both the Stock and Super Stock $5K main events of $200 Win / $100 RU.

Ultimate Converter Concepts aspires to build the highest quality custom torque converters on the market today. With one-on-one service and unequalled attention to detail during every step of the process. They will work with you to ensure that your combo is right for your needs, not something mass produced or "off the shelf". They endeavor to build long-term relationships with their customers -- something you can readily see, as Lenny is often at the race track, supporting his customers.

Dave Layer · 06-19-2013, 06:47 PM

Yes on the test & tune.

Ultimate Converter Concepts · 06-20-2013, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Beard

Loose Rocker Promotions, LLC is proud to announce that Ultimate Converter Concepts will be the naming rights sponsor on Sunday's Ultimate Converter Concepts Stock Eliminator $5K main event. Ultimate will also be posting contingency (decal display & product use required) for both the Stock and Super Stock $5K main events of $200 Win / $100 RU.

Ultimate Converter Concepts aspires to build the highest quality custom torque converters on the market today. With one-on-one service and unequalled attention to detail during every step of the process. They will work with you to ensure that your combo is right for your needs, not something mass produced or "off the shelf". They endeavor to build long-term relationships with their customers -- something you can readily see, as Lenny is often at the race track, supporting his customers.

We are honored to be on board Mike. It's great to see an event showcasing the best classes in NHRA, Stock and Super Stock. I'm sure this is going to be a great way to showcase the best in sportsman racing, looking forward to a great turnout.

ss wannabee · 06-20-2013, 09:18 AM

Mike, thanks to you for putting on this event...and your efforts to make it the BEST
EVER!!!

I will be there...one way or another...hopefully with a race car....

Know that you've spent MANY hours putting together the racers' side of things...

Wondering if you've had a chance to look at putting spectators in the stands?

Not trying to be critical here...but just read the thread about the future of the sport...

It's a tough task at best...given we're in the 21st Century...with so many "gizmo's"
to take up our time...

What are your thoughts on promoting this event for the spectators?

Remember...some of these people could be entrants...in a future Class Nationals!

Michael Beard · 06-20-2013, 09:51 AM

As I posted in one of those threads, "Guess we'll find out next spring... I plan to advertise the Northern Class Nationals toward a spectator market. New territory for me, but I believe there will be a return on investment, and I believe in THE SHOW -- that's you."

Among the many things we talked about in our meeting at the track yesterday was looking into the various media markets in the area (radio, billboards, retail stores, online advertising, car shows, cross-promotion of events, etc.) From the get-go, I've expected to do distribution of discount spectator tickets.

Mark Yacavone · 06-20-2013, 03:59 PM

For those who don't know this...
The original USCN did quite well, spectator wise, for this type of event.
There were hardcore fans for all over the country in attendance.
I suspect this will happen again.

Mike Carr · 06-20-2013, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

For those who don't know this...
The original USCN did quite well, spectator wise, for this type of event.
There were hardcore fans for all over the country in attendance.
I suspect this will happen again.

I drove 500 miles to Byron for the USCN to spectate, rather than bracket race my street car at my local track 25 miles away that had an IHRA Divisional (didn't have a Stocker yet). I definately plan on being at Columbus for the Northern Class Nationals.

With mine, and both parents, health issues, It's hard to plan even a week in advance at times nowadays, but if all goes well, I will be at Columbus to support this awesome event.

Geerhead55 · 06-20-2013, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

For those who don't know this...
The original USCN did quite well, spectator wise, for this type of event.
There were hardcore fans for all over the country in attendance.
I suspect this will happen again.

My sons and I flew out from Seattle for Alex's party in '01. They're grown men now, so I can't speak for them, but I'm planning on flying out for this one too. It promises to be another landmark event. My 2 cents.
Danny Durham

Marty Knox · 07-01-2013, 07:48 PM

Michael, are you going to run every class, or are you going to lump single entries into a combo? To be specific, if I'm only one there in V/Stock, do a get a bye, or do I have to run against other single class entries?

06-19-2013, 05:03 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 Loose Rocker Promotions, LLC is proud to announce that Ultimate Converter Concepts will be the naming rights sponsor on Sunday's Ultimate Converter Concepts Stock Eliminator $5K main event. Ultimate will also be posting contingency (decal display & product use required) for both the Stock and Super Stock $5K main events of $200 Win / $100 RU. Ultimate Converter Concepts aspires to build the highest quality custom torque converters on the market today. With one-on-one service and unequalled attention to detail during every step of the process. They will work with you to ensure that your combo is right for your needs, not something mass produced or "off the shelf". They endeavor to build long-term relationships with their customers -- something you can readily see, as Lenny is often at the race track, supporting his customers. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

06-19-2013, 06:47 PM	#2
Dave Layer Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 93 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Class Nationals event planning Yes on the test & tune.

06-20-2013, 09:18 AM	#4
ss wannabee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 663 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Class Nationals event planning Mike, thanks to you for putting on this event...and your efforts to make it the BEST EVER!!! I will be there...one way or another...hopefully with a race car.... Know that you've spent MANY hours putting together the racers' side of things... Wondering if you've had a chance to look at putting spectators in the stands? Not trying to be critical here...but just read the thread about the future of the sport... It's a tough task at best...given we're in the 21st Century...with so many "gizmo's" to take up our time... What are your thoughts on promoting this event for the spectators? Remember...some of these people could be entrants...in a future Class Nationals!

06-20-2013, 09:51 AM	#5
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 As I posted in one of those threads, "Guess we'll find out next spring... I plan to advertise the Northern Class Nationals toward a spectator market. New territory for me, but I believe there will be a return on investment, and I believe in THE SHOW -- that's you." Among the many things we talked about in our meeting at the track yesterday was looking into the various media markets in the area (radio, billboards, retail stores, online advertising, car shows, cross-promotion of events, etc.) From the get-go, I've expected to do distribution of discount spectator tickets. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

06-20-2013, 03:59 PM	#6
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,841 Likes: 2,934 Liked 5,152 Times in 1,966 Posts	Re: Class Nationals event planning For those who don't know this... The original USCN did quite well, spectator wise, for this type of event. There were hardcore fans for all over the country in attendance. I suspect this will happen again. __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

07-01-2013, 07:48 PM	#9
Marty Knox Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Freeland MI Posts: 179 Likes: 283 Liked 44 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Class Nationals event planning Michael, are you going to run every class, or are you going to lump single entries into a combo? To be specific, if I'm only one there in V/Stock, do a get a bye, or do I have to run against other single class entries? __________________ Marty Knox 3071 STK