Class Nationals event planning

[Mike Carr]

I live on the PA/OH line (1.5 miles from Ohio). Columbus is 170 miles or so. Norwalk is 140. So, for Pittsburgh area racers, maybe 200 and 175 (give or take).

For me, Maple Grove at 300 miles is my closest in-Division race. I went to Lebanon Valley to spectate in 1997, it was about 525. Epping is quite a bit further for me, maybe 700-750 miles (750 is the same distance, give or take, as Atlanta would be).

So yeah, Ohio is MUCH closer for some D-1 racers to go to two races, and skip LebVal and Epping.

[Kenny Wigington]

This will be a great race. I will do whatever I have to, God willing,to be there.

[Michael Beard]

Mike, not trying to be too critical of your comments but at the Columbus LODRS...of the 7 D1 Stock entries....one was from Indiana...and the rest from Western NY and Western PA...

Not critical -- that was precisely my point! There is virtually no overlap at LODRS races, meaning that the total number of potential Stock and Super Stock competitors within a day's tow is astronomical. 300-350 cars for the event is quite attainable.

[ss wannabee]

Mike, you have a PM.

[ss wannabee]

Originally Posted by Michael Beard

Not critical -- that was precisely my point! There is virtually no overlap at LODRS races, meaning that the total number of potential Stock and Super Stock competitors within a day's tow is astronomical. 300-350 cars for the event is quite attainable.

No on-line stuff for me Mike....I just want to BE THERE!

[Michael Beard]

Avid S/SS fan Chris Mohring will be posting contingency of $200/Win and $100/RU plus one free 8" x 10" to both the winner and runner-up for Sunday's $5K main events, with display of decals for www.coolracephotos.com (decals to be available in the next month or so). Check out his site for tons of S/SS pics!

[west coast]

Hi Michael
Is there an entry list of cars that are going to be there yet? Maybe you can start one the more cars on the list may draw more cars if that makes sense. If it is going to be bigger than Indy would like to be there.

Thanks James

[Dan Fahey]

Hey Michael:
Yeah...much appreciate all your hard work.!

DanSources is Sponsoring the Pure Stock Challenge.
Want to make some Decals for the cars.
Do you have a Class Nationals printable file that we can use to add our logo to?

Also where do I send the check and who/what name would be put on the check?

Also will there be an setting of National Records?

D

[Michael Beard]

Originally Posted by west coast

Is there an entry list of cars that are going to be there yet?

All of 'em!

Maybe you can start one the more cars on the list may draw more cars if that makes sense. If it is going to be bigger than Indy would like to be there.

Lists would not be representative of the final turnout, as there are people who are not online, or folks who won't know if they can make it or not until the last minute. I can tell you that almost everyone I've spoken to has said "I'll be there!" I have strolled through the pits and had folks that I don't even know holler, "HEY! I'm coming to that race next year!" With our date, location, and lead time on the event, I believe we will rival the original US Class Nationals. We should be in the 300-350 cars neighborhood -- perhaps higher if things go well. I will continue to work on sponsors, staffing, and extras for the event all year long.

For long-distance travelers, based on the traditional NHRA Div. 3 schedule, we will likely be the week after the Indy LODRS, if you want to make a 'swing' out of things.

DanSources is Sponsoring the Pure Stock Challenge.
Want to make some Decals for the cars.
Do you have a Class Nationals printable file that we can use to add our logo to? Also where do I send the check and who/what name would be put on the check?

The event logo will be undergoing some updating shortly... but I'll get with you via e-mail to handle logos/decals/sponsor agreement, etc.

Also will there be an setting of National Records?

No. This is an independent event, so any performances will have no bearing on any sanctioning body records, indexes, AHFS, etc.

[Pistol Pete]

This is a Great thing your doing Michael for us S/SS racers.

I'm sure it is alot of work on your part.

My hat is off to you Sir.

Thank you for putting this race together.

Planning on going, hope their are more in the future.