Aarron Koppien Memorial event at Oahe

5919 SSKA · 09-21-2010, 11:23 AM

Anyone have any info on this particular event? I'm headed out there for the 1st time.

Entry fee/Payout?

How many qualifying runs?

Etc....

Thanks

Travis Sorokie

corky · 09-21-2010, 01:59 PM

Travis Go on line ,oahespeedway.com for more info. or call Mike on his cell 605 222 1733. Corky

Kelly Petterson · 09-22-2010, 10:56 AM

I know Curt and Jim have gotten some good local support to add to the payouts on both days. I'm not sure what the totals are but it makes it super nice for a two race/one tow event. Plus it is alot of fun out there.

kp

5919 SSKA · 09-22-2010, 11:50 AM

This race has been on my radar for a couple of years, and I've heard nothing but good things. A bit of a hike from central MN, but I'm going to make it. Looking forward to a new track.

Curt Rees · 09-22-2010, 04:04 PM

There is $2250 committed to the Aaron Koppien Memorial race on Saturday. This is in addition to any entry fees, so the more cars, the more money will be paid out

Just a reminder, with the tragic event involving Jon Christensen on every one's minds, there will be one time trial Sunday morning before the ladder is set for the NHRA D 5 National Open S/SS combo. If you will not be able to attend on Saturday, you will have the opportunity to race on Sunday if you choose to come. We also have $1400 in sponsorship money for this race that is in addition to the NHRA purse. Time trials will start at 10 AM both Saturday and Sunday with eliminations at 2 PM.

I know Jon will be with all of us in spirit. Rest, my friend!

#5457

Curt Rees

J DeForrest · 09-23-2010, 12:42 AM

Would like to go, but we need to work. I would say I cannot remember the last time we have felt more welcome at any track. I also remember we were pitted next to Jon last year. Always a smile, and happy to be racing. That I will not forget, just like Aaron's. Hopefully the weather will co-operate and the event will be a good one.

Jason

Curt Rees · 09-23-2010, 08:53 PM

The weather looks good! It rained today, Thursday, but we have a NW wind now which will dry things out in a hurry. 70's for Saturday and Sunday, light breeze and sunny both days.

Rigs are already coming into the track, even on Thursday! Gates are open 24 hours, so a lot of racers will be in on Friday.

#5457

Curt Rees

Curt Rees · 09-25-2010, 11:39 PM

Doug Engels, GT/GA, winner, $1800. Rick Ryan, SS/NA, runner up, $700. John Hladky, G/S and Curt Heib, E/SA, semis. Rick Ryan was low qualifier.

31 cars qualified for the event. A total of $3800 was paid out. The weather was great!

#5457

Curt Rees

mcink · 09-26-2010, 04:12 PM

Doug Engels

Rick Ryan

"Trophy/Cash Time"

www.tmcperformancephoto.com

jasondearduff · 09-27-2010, 09:58 AM

good work doug. what about the vette. you got to quit driving that ugly obsolete oldsmobile

09-21-2010, 11:23 AM	#1
5919 SSKA Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sauk Rapids, MN Posts: 284 Likes: 20 Liked 19 Times in 5 Posts	Aarron Koppien Memorial event at Oahe Anyone have any info on this particular event? I'm headed out there for the 1st time. Entry fee/Payout? How many qualifying runs? Etc.... Thanks Travis Sorokie __________________ Racing web page

09-21-2010, 01:59 PM	#2
corky Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 230 Likes: 5 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Aarron Koppien Memorial event at Oahe Travis Go on line ,oahespeedway.com for more info. or call Mike on his cell 605 222 1733. Corky

09-22-2010, 10:56 AM	#3
Kelly Petterson Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 74 Likes: 9 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Aarron Koppien Memorial event at Oahe I know Curt and Jim have gotten some good local support to add to the payouts on both days. I'm not sure what the totals are but it makes it super nice for a two race/one tow event. Plus it is alot of fun out there. kp __________________ Kelly Petterson 5781 B/SA

09-22-2010, 11:50 AM	#4
5919 SSKA Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sauk Rapids, MN Posts: 284 Likes: 20 Liked 19 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Aarron Koppien Memorial event at Oahe This race has been on my radar for a couple of years, and I've heard nothing but good things. A bit of a hike from central MN, but I'm going to make it. Looking forward to a new track. __________________ Racing web page

09-23-2010, 12:42 AM	#6
J DeForrest Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ramsey, MN Posts: 110 Likes: 81 Liked 65 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Aarron Koppien Memorial event at Oahe Would like to go, but we need to work. I would say I cannot remember the last time we have felt more welcome at any track. I also remember we were pitted next to Jon last year. Always a smile, and happy to be racing. That I will not forget, just like Aaron's. Hopefully the weather will co-operate and the event will be a good one. Jason __________________ superstock5150@gmail.com Last edited by J DeForrest; 09-23-2010 at 12:48 AM.

09-22-2010, 04:04 PM	#5
Curt Rees Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ft. Pierre, SD Posts: 352 Likes: 305 Liked 226 Times in 47 Posts	Re: Aarron Koppien Memorial event at Oahe There is $2250 committed to the Aaron Koppien Memorial race on Saturday. This is in addition to any entry fees, so the more cars, the more money will be paid out Just a reminder, with the tragic event involving Jon Christensen on every one's minds, there will be one time trial Sunday morning before the ladder is set for the NHRA D 5 National Open S/SS combo. If you will not be able to attend on Saturday, you will have the opportunity to race on Sunday if you choose to come. We also have $1400 in sponsorship money for this race that is in addition to the NHRA purse. Time trials will start at 10 AM both Saturday and Sunday with eliminations at 2 PM. I know Jon will be with all of us in spirit. Rest, my friend! #5457 Curt Rees __________________ Curt Rees 5457 SS Last edited by Curt Rees; 09-22-2010 at 07:55 PM.

09-23-2010, 08:53 PM	#7
Curt Rees Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ft. Pierre, SD Posts: 352 Likes: 305 Liked 226 Times in 47 Posts	Re: Aarron Koppien Memorial event at Oahe The weather looks good! It rained today, Thursday, but we have a NW wind now which will dry things out in a hurry. 70's for Saturday and Sunday, light breeze and sunny both days. Rigs are already coming into the track, even on Thursday! Gates are open 24 hours, so a lot of racers will be in on Friday. #5457 Curt Rees __________________ Curt Rees 5457 SS

09-25-2010, 11:39 PM	#8
Curt Rees Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ft. Pierre, SD Posts: 352 Likes: 305 Liked 226 Times in 47 Posts	Re: Aarron Koppien Memorial event at Oahe Doug Engels, GT/GA, winner, $1800. Rick Ryan, SS/NA, runner up, $700. John Hladky, G/S and Curt Heib, E/SA, semis. Rick Ryan was low qualifier. 31 cars qualified for the event. A total of $3800 was paid out. The weather was great! #5457 Curt Rees __________________ Curt Rees 5457 SS

09-26-2010, 04:12 PM	#9
mcink Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: eastriver Posts: 460 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Aarron Koppien Memorial event at Oahe Doug Engels Rick Ryan "Trophy/Cash Time" www.tmcperformancephoto.com Last edited by mcink; 09-26-2010 at 11:02 PM.

09-27-2010, 09:58 AM	#10
jasondearduff Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 30 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aarron Koppien Memorial event at Oahe good work doug. what about the vette. you got to quit driving that ugly obsolete oldsmobile

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