Maybe now is the time to think about another US Class Nationals??

05-31-2007, 02:25 PM

Commander Alex Denyshenkio are you up for the task again in 2008[:-confused2-:]

5919 SSKA · 05-31-2007, 02:48 PM

Great idea...as I didn't have a car to compete at the 1st!

Heck, this might even get Dave Young out from behind the computer.

See ya in Staging!

Michael Beard · 05-31-2007, 03:21 PM

Maybe when people start supporting Association races, Combos, Shootouts, IHRA, NSCA, and other existing events and organizations that are out there bending over backwards for class racing, who end up having to bend the other way.

People race NHRA for the brand name. People choose to spend twice as much for exactly the same shirt at a high-end department store as they would at WalMart, but wouldn't be caught dead admitting that they shop at WalMart.

The US Class Nationals was positively one of the greatest class racing events in history. Unless you have the participation that they did at the first one, it's a not big winner.

Michael Beard
Staging Light Graphic Design & Printing
Duck Tape/Loctite Racing
H - I - J/CM '80 Volare 360 Magnum

roadrunnerrunner · 06-12-2007, 12:15 AM

I would bre very interested in going to another "Class Nationals" ...................Whaddya' say Alex?
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SSDiv6 · 06-12-2007, 01:12 AM

I do not think that Alex is ready or wants to take the lashing, abuse and accusations from others like he did after the first event.

herbjr · 06-12-2007, 09:04 AM

If another one of these is held I will be glad to have it at Piedmont Dragway at a very reduced rental rate.

Herb jr

Michael Beard · 06-12-2007, 10:52 AM

...and with less than a week to go before the pre-entry deadline, I have yet to receive a SINGLE entry for the 32-car S/SS field paying incredible round money *and* a shot at $7,500 and an Iron Man trophy on a weekend where there are no competing races anywhere in the region. C'mon guys! I got a verbal commitment from a couple of guys, but we need entries.

http://www.staginglight.com/customers/doorslammer07.jpg

I had given consideration this winter to trying to put together a US Class Nationals type race, but with the poor turnout at regional Combos and not having the money to back up the race myself if it wasn't supported well enough, I canned the idea. I thought a great paying shootout race would be easy to fill up. If it's not what you guys want to run for, we need your comments to find out what you *do* want!

Michael Beard
Staging Light Graphic Design & Printing
Duck Tape/Loctite Racing
H - I - J/CM '80 Volare 360 Magnum

smokey · 06-12-2007, 03:35 PM

No body wants an iron man, Michael. By now you must be able to see that IHRA events and the iron man cannot hold a candle to winning a Wally at an NHRA event.

Robert Pare Racing · 06-12-2007, 04:47 PM

kick his *** Mike.

sg1838 · 06-12-2007, 05:17 PM

Oh boy, here we go again...

With that said, I will agree that my desire for an Iron Man isn't as great as a full-size Wally. I just don't think the trophy is as pretty. But, that said, I'm very jealous when I go over my friend's houses that do have an Iron Man, and I would proudly display in on my trophy shelf along with my other prized possessions.

My guess is that Smokey doesn't own an Iron Man either...

Jason Oldfield
S/G & S/ST 1838

05-31-2007, 02:25 PM	#1
Jerry Cerratto Guest Posts: n/a	Maybe now is the time to think about another US Class Nationals?? Commander Alex Denyshenkio are you up for the task again in 2008[:-confused2-:]

05-31-2007, 02:48 PM	#2
5919 SSKA Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sauk Rapids, MN Posts: 284 Likes: 20 Liked 19 Times in 5 Posts	Great idea...as I didn't have a car to compete at the 1st! Heck, this might even get Dave Young out from behind the computer. See ya in Staging! __________________ Racing web page

05-31-2007, 03:21 PM	#3
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 8 Posts	Maybe when people start supporting Association races, Combos, Shootouts, IHRA, NSCA, and other existing events and organizations that are out there bending over backwards for class racing, who end up having to bend the other way. People race NHRA for the brand name. People choose to spend twice as much for exactly the same shirt at a high-end department store as they would at WalMart, but wouldn't be caught dead admitting that they shop at WalMart. The US Class Nationals was positively one of the greatest class racing events in history. Unless you have the participation that they did at the first one, it's a not big winner. Michael Beard Staging Light Graphic Design & Printing Duck Tape/Loctite Racing H - I - J/CM '80 Volare 360 Magnum __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

06-12-2007, 10:52 AM	#7
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 8 Posts	...and with less than a week to go before the pre-entry deadline, I have yet to receive a SINGLE entry for the 32-car S/SS field paying incredible round money and a shot at $7,500 and an Iron Man trophy on a weekend where there are no competing races anywhere in the region. C'mon guys! I got a verbal commitment from a couple of guys, but we need entries. http://www.staginglight.com/customers/doorslammer07.jpg I had given consideration this winter to trying to put together a US Class Nationals type race, but with the poor turnout at regional Combos and not having the money to back up the race myself if it wasn't supported well enough, I canned the idea. I thought a great paying shootout race would be easy to fill up. If it's not what you guys want to run for, we need your comments to find out what you do want! Michael Beard Staging Light Graphic Design & Printing Duck Tape/Loctite Racing H - I - J/CM '80 Volare 360 Magnum __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

06-12-2007, 04:47 PM	#9
Robert Pare Racing Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mother Earth Posts: 265 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	kick his *** Mike. __________________ Rapare-Racing.com

06-12-2007, 12:15 AM	#4
roadrunnerrunner Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ocala, Florida Posts: 23 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I would bre very interested in going to another "Class Nationals" ...................Whaddya' say Alex? '

06-12-2007, 01:12 AM	#5
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 2,991 Likes: 693 Liked 1,457 Times in 543 Posts	I do not think that Alex is ready or wants to take the lashing, abuse and accusations from others like he did after the first event.

06-12-2007, 09:04 AM	#6
herbjr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 1,027 Likes: 1 Liked 83 Times in 32 Posts	If another one of these is held I will be glad to have it at Piedmont Dragway at a very reduced rental rate. Herb jr

06-12-2007, 03:35 PM	#8
smokey Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No body wants an iron man, Michael. By now you must be able to see that IHRA events and the iron man cannot hold a candle to winning a Wally at an NHRA event.

06-12-2007, 05:17 PM	#10
sg1838 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 80 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Oh boy, here we go again... With that said, I will agree that my desire for an Iron Man isn't as great as a full-size Wally. I just don't think the trophy is as pretty. But, that said, I'm very jealous when I go over my friend's houses that do have an Iron Man, and I would proudly display in on my trophy shelf along with my other prized possessions. My guess is that Smokey doesn't own an Iron Man either... Jason Oldfield S/G & S/ST 1838