A stick Challenge 2010- INDY

[mloboda]

The United Manual Transmission Racers ( UMTR) would like to award
50.00 to A/S winner and UMTR tee shirt
25.00 to A/S runner up and UMTR tee shirt

Thanks for highlighting a very exciting class of stick shift racing Jim !

[junior barns]

Not for sure how many will show with the new cars that may show up! Old cars, I'm sure Jason will be there but the rest (?) not sure. I know one thats bad fast but he knows he cant keep up with these new cars. I talked to him at Columbus and he said he propably wouldnt go in A. So there may be only one or two cars entered in A in my opinion? Not much of a show!!!

[james schaechter]

Thanks for the great support so far! Keep it coming!
Ross McComb from QT and Tim Ryherd from The CarShop inc will award a new QT bellhousing to the winner!

I just pulled in to the div 5 natl open and am doing this on my crackberry. I will clean up the list when I return to my computer at home.

Junior, you need to buck up little camper! I am trying to do something positive why don't you get your wallet out for the show and give these A stick guys some love instead of pooping in my oatmeal!

BTW, Helms is coming in A stick also.

[junior barns]

lol

James, I DO hope there is a good turnout, and I will be there to watch regardless!! I'm still a little frustrated with the NHRA for the POOR A** factoring they have done with some of these new cars! I dont race in this class so why should I even care? Because it is not right! Maybe McClanahan will come and make the new boys show what they really have!!! One can only hope

No more pooping on your oatmeal !! A/S truely is a thrill to watch

[james schaechter]

Longtime Div 3 Nova stickshift racer Bill Sempsprott is donating. 100.00 to the winner and 50.00 to the runner up! Thanks for the support Bill! Jim

[Superfan1]

Originally Posted by james schaechter

Drag Paks can. I think the 2010 CJ can. The 2008 CJ convert can.

I only know of one stick DP car and it has an auto in it now.

Ronzello could run A

Skillman is entered in A, but usually enters AA.

Some of that won't shake out until Tech at Indy when they declare the class they will run in.

James, I just checked the Classification guide; the 2008 CJ stick convertible has a factor of 7.41 effective 7/6/10, therefore it can only run AA which means Ronzello can only run AA.
The 2008 CJ automatic convertible has a factor of 7.57; it can drop down to A.
The 2010 CJ stick coupe is factored at 7.54, and the convertible is at 7.83 making them natural AA cars, so they can drop down to A.
Hope this helps.

[james schaechter]

Thanks Bill. I have heard from Jimmy Ronzello. He is not entering A stick. Not sure on the others, but time will tell.

Getting some great support! The winner could be in line for almost $1,000 including cash and donated services /parts!

That kind of incentive is awesome!!! Just getting started too! The donations really add up and are appreciated!

[Ed Carpenter]

Can Martens and Bednaz get into "A" with their cars?

[james schaechter]

Yes, but they do not typically run A. It would be great to see more cars jump in.

[Superfan1]

Originally Posted by james schaechter

Yes, but they do not typically run A. It would be great to see more cars jump in.

I thoroughly enjoyed the 2008 A stick challenge, and I expect to enjoy this year's edition even more! Being from D-1, one of my favorite A stick cars is Rich Adkins 428 Shelby Mustang. I haven't seen him at any races this year, National or Divisional; does anyone have any info on Rich.
I will be at the track before the gates open on Wednesday Sept. 1; will see you all there!