2008 SportsNationals Racer Input - Page 3

Pat Joffrion · 12-14-2007, 12:58 PM

With a new year comes some new ideas for the 2008 JEGS.com Cajun SportsNationals, and I would like some input from other racers. Last year, we ran a free Stock/Super Stock CIC no-breakout index race on Thursday. From the way it was run, I was able to gather enough data to present my 2008 ideas to NHRA.

We are proposing a change in the 2008 format that would give the spectators a chance to see ?first to the finish line wins? on Saturday. I have suggested that on Thursday, we hold a test-n-tune and contest the King of the Bayou for the super categories that afternoon. I would like to see stock & super stock get two qualifying hits on Friday morning, then go into class eliminations Friday afternoon (except for SS/AH running on Saturday).

On Saturday, we would random pair all of the class winners to participate in a no-breakout (no-AHFS) index race, with CIC for each driver running faster than 1.00 under his/her index. This would allow our 10,000+ fans an opportunity to see no-breakout door-slammer drag racing. Stock & super stock would be combined on a sportsman ladder when 8 or fewer cars remain. NPR will pay the winner $1,000; runner-up $500; semi?s $250. Jeff Teuton of Southland Dodge has sent me the money to double the purses, and he will add a 50% bonus to all Mopar money winners. Other sponsors are sure to join in for the race.

Racers arriving Saturday would be allowed 1 qualifying time trial, but class winners will be determined on Friday. As in the past, NPR will provide a free CLASS WINNER tee shirt for stock & super stock class champions.

For the past 4 years, NPR has found sponsors to cover our ?King of the Bayou? purse for the best package during time trials in Super Street, Super Gas, and Super Comp. The best package in each category received $500 cash, and the three winners were given one more chance at their respective index for a bonus $500. The result was that two of the racers walked away with $500 and one received $1,000, BEFORE 1ST ROUND! Jeff Teuton of Southland Dodge in Houma, Louisiana is sponsoring the 2008 $1,000 winner purse. Laris Insurance Agency (Ross & Big Rudy) will sponsor Super Gas, and David Boudreaux of Boudreaux?s Automotive will sponsor Super Street.

Please address your private comments to me at patjoffrion@hotmail.com or I can usually be reached on my cell at (985) 665-7145.

Pat Joffrion
No Problem Raceway Park
6470 Hwy 996
Belle Rose, LA 70341
(985) 369-3692 ? track office

12-14-2007, 12:58 PM	#1
Pat Joffrion Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bayou Country, Louisiana Posts: 163 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	2008 SportsNationals Racer Input With a new year comes some new ideas for the 2008 JEGS.com Cajun SportsNationals, and I would like some input from other racers. Last year, we ran a free Stock/Super Stock CIC no-breakout index race on Thursday. From the way it was run, I was able to gather enough data to present my 2008 ideas to NHRA. We are proposing a change in the 2008 format that would give the spectators a chance to see ?first to the finish line wins? on Saturday. I have suggested that on Thursday, we hold a test-n-tune and contest the King of the Bayou for the super categories that afternoon. I would like to see stock & super stock get two qualifying hits on Friday morning, then go into class eliminations Friday afternoon (except for SS/AH running on Saturday). On Saturday, we would random pair all of the class winners to participate in a no-breakout (no-AHFS) index race, with CIC for each driver running faster than 1.00 under his/her index. This would allow our 10,000+ fans an opportunity to see no-breakout door-slammer drag racing. Stock & super stock would be combined on a sportsman ladder when 8 or fewer cars remain. NPR will pay the winner $1,000; runner-up $500; semi?s $250. Jeff Teuton of Southland Dodge has sent me the money to double the purses, and he will add a 50% bonus to all Mopar money winners. Other sponsors are sure to join in for the race. Racers arriving Saturday would be allowed 1 qualifying time trial, but class winners will be determined on Friday. As in the past, NPR will provide a free CLASS WINNER tee shirt for stock & super stock class champions. For the past 4 years, NPR has found sponsors to cover our ?King of the Bayou? purse for the best package during time trials in Super Street, Super Gas, and Super Comp. The best package in each category received $500 cash, and the three winners were given one more chance at their respective index for a bonus $500. The result was that two of the racers walked away with $500 and one received $1,000, BEFORE 1ST ROUND! Jeff Teuton of Southland Dodge in Houma, Louisiana is sponsoring the 2008 $1,000 winner purse. Laris Insurance Agency (Ross & Big Rudy) will sponsor Super Gas, and David Boudreaux of Boudreaux?s Automotive will sponsor Super Street. Please address your private comments to me at patjoffrion@hotmail.com or I can usually be reached on my cell at (985) 665-7145. Pat Joffrion No Problem Raceway Park 6470 Hwy 996 Belle Rose, LA 70341 (985) 369-3692 ? track office