Any interest in a S/SS combo at Interstate Dragways?

novassdude · 04-17-2009, 12:38 PM

Would there be any interest in having a race at Interstate some time this year? The track is under new ownership. I have contacted the new owner and he is very open to any one that wants to run a special class. Basically we pay $40 track fee per car and run the combo however we see fit. Sound like it could be run either Saturday, Sunday or both if we wish.

There website also shows that they will have test and tunes on Friday afternoons of the weeks they are running. $1000 guaranteed jackpot race on Saturdays. Sundays if you go out 1st or 2nd round you can enter the rehab race ($30 jackpot 80% payback) There is no longer any silver bullets (their version of buybacks)

JRyan · 04-17-2009, 12:56 PM

I know I'd be interested. Travis Sorokie was talking with him as well. I don't know if Travis has talked to anyone over in his area on how interested they are. If we could find a good weekend with little conflict I think we could have a good turnout. I'm sure we'd have our two plus a couple others from this area.
Anything I can do to help let me know.

Rick Ryan

5919 SSKA · 04-17-2009, 06:10 PM

The ball is already rollin' on this, as I've been working on this for a few weeks now. The new owner of Interstate Dragways just got back to me this week. We tossed a few ideas back and forth, and I'm up to the task of organizing this...but, I will need the help and support of ALL my fellow S/SS racers in, around, near or far from the track to pull off the quality show I know we can provide.

The date----July 24-26. Interstate Dragway's Hayshaker Nationals. This date was chosen on several factors--The track didn't want this event held on one of there already bigger weekends planned (Jr. Dragster Challenge, National Dragster Challenge, or King of the Track). Then looking at local schedule's NHRA Division 5, National Events, Club races, that is the best date. A little tune up before the Lucas Oil Nationals perhaps you could look at it as.

Let me give a brief recap of what has been thrown out---- I requested that the track take somewhere between $20-$25 per/entry (as is done with most USA/MidWest Classracer Events) held at other area tracks. I'd like to keep the entry fee under $100 per/day.
This will be a 2-day event, with a T-n-T on Friday evening if you would like a few extra hits.

NHRA/IHRA Stock, Super Stock, Comp (dial-in) would be allowed. Qualify of your respected index. Sportsman laddar Sat./Pro laddar Sun. We would be allowed 2-3 qualifying runs (weather/breakage) dependent. If the scales are working we will have heads-up runs, if not...we will leave it up to the driver's.

I've already been in contact with a couple of businesses to see if they would be willing to add to our purse. We will pay out in full after each days event. I ask for the help/support of both USA & MidWest Classracer's for this event. Weather you chose to contribute to the purse from your club funds, or just by showing your support with your car. I have another fund raising idea I'm currently working on----just waiting for the OK to move forward.

I believe if we get the word out we can get between 20-32 cars ( I would hope). Any more would be a bonus. Let's help get the word out on this event. The more cars the higher the payout!!!

Please let me know on this thread if you would support such an event so I know my efforts will not go to waste. I just would like to get a rough idea of car count.

The only 'hickup' is a 1-day (Saturday) event at BIR. Which typically only draws 14-20 cars on average. I think by holding a 2-Day Event for a higher purse, those S/SS racers in the Cities and from the Iron Range would head to Fargo.

BTW---This is Interstate Dragways 50th Season!!! Congrats on that!!!

Questions/Comments----post them here or send me an email at oldhabits5939@charter.net

If this needs to be moved to a different forum, please do so---I don't know how and was only responding.

novassdude · 04-18-2009, 11:19 AM

Sounds good If you need any help let me know.

5919 SSKA · 04-18-2009, 06:21 PM

The date HAS BEEN SET!

July 24 (T-n-T), July 25-26 Stock/Super Stock Combo at Interstate Dragways!!! Let's make this work gang!

In the next week or so, expect some more details and some phone calls from me for a little help...

Thanks!

corky · 04-19-2009, 10:38 PM

I 'm in,Just got the car started today. Lots of gremlins!!!!Corky

5919 SSKA · 07-21-2009, 01:09 PM

Rumor has it, there will be a band on hand playing for us after Saturday's program.

I just looked today, and weather.com has it looking just fine for the weekend. All we need to do is SHOW UP! I haven't heard a lot of response on this thread or from the Fargo Area racer's. Novassdude---what's the good word from up that way?
Please post on here, or contact me if your planning on running the S/SS program this coming weekend July 24-26th. As of right now, I have roughly a dozen confirmed S/SS racer's....with a about another half dozen on the fence. Get the WORD OUT gang---we need your help to pull this off!!!

Oh, and now on Friday for those doing the Test-n-Tune there is a $500 to WIN guaranteed Gambler's Race starting at 6pm. All you have to do is pay the $50 ($40 if you don't wish to gamble, but still test)...and your entered!

The NEW OWNER is practically bending over backwards for us to put on a good show and have some FUN at the races!!!

JRyan · 07-21-2009, 02:20 PM

I plan on being there sometime Saturday afternoon. Unfortunately I have to work until noon on Saturday. So we won't arrive until about 3:00 too late for Saturdays program. So hopefully we'll at least get a couple of test and tune passes in on Saturday and be ready for Sunday.

Rick

5919 SSKA · 07-22-2009, 11:31 AM

The weather forcast is looking FANTASTIC currently---upper 70's to low 80's Friday - Sunday.

Please contact all of your Stock/Super Stock friends and tell them Interstate Dragways is the place to be July 24-26th!!!

novassdude · 07-22-2009, 08:32 PM

No I am out of commision from a shoulder surgury. I will not beable to make it out to watch even. I hope you all put on a great show so there will be more. I hope to have the car back together soon we are almost ready.

04-17-2009, 12:38 PM	#1
novassdude Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: usa Posts: 746 Likes: 203 Liked 133 Times in 49 Posts	Any interest in a S/SS combo at Interstate Dragways? Would there be any interest in having a race at Interstate some time this year? The track is under new ownership. I have contacted the new owner and he is very open to any one that wants to run a special class. Basically we pay $40 track fee per car and run the combo however we see fit. Sound like it could be run either Saturday, Sunday or both if we wish. There website also shows that they will have test and tunes on Friday afternoons of the weeks they are running. $1000 guaranteed jackpot race on Saturdays. Sundays if you go out 1st or 2nd round you can enter the rehab race ($30 jackpot 80% payback) There is no longer any silver bullets (their version of buybacks)

04-17-2009, 12:56 PM	#2
JRyan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 642 Likes: 28 Liked 104 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Any interest in a S/SS combo at Interstate Dragways? I know I'd be interested. Travis Sorokie was talking with him as well. I don't know if Travis has talked to anyone over in his area on how interested they are. If we could find a good weekend with little conflict I think we could have a good turnout. I'm sure we'd have our two plus a couple others from this area. Anything I can do to help let me know. Rick Ryan

04-17-2009, 06:10 PM	#3
5919 SSKA Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sauk Rapids, MN Posts: 284 Likes: 20 Liked 19 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Any interest in a S/SS combo at Interstate Dragways? The ball is already rollin' on this, as I've been working on this for a few weeks now. The new owner of Interstate Dragways just got back to me this week. We tossed a few ideas back and forth, and I'm up to the task of organizing this...but, I will need the help and support of ALL my fellow S/SS racers in, around, near or far from the track to pull off the quality show I know we can provide. The date----July 24-26. Interstate Dragway's Hayshaker Nationals. This date was chosen on several factors--The track didn't want this event held on one of there already bigger weekends planned (Jr. Dragster Challenge, National Dragster Challenge, or King of the Track). Then looking at local schedule's NHRA Division 5, National Events, Club races, that is the best date. A little tune up before the Lucas Oil Nationals perhaps you could look at it as. Let me give a brief recap of what has been thrown out---- I requested that the track take somewhere between $20-$25 per/entry (as is done with most USA/MidWest Classracer Events) held at other area tracks. I'd like to keep the entry fee under $100 per/day. This will be a 2-day event, with a T-n-T on Friday evening if you would like a few extra hits. NHRA/IHRA Stock, Super Stock, Comp (dial-in) would be allowed. Qualify of your respected index. Sportsman laddar Sat./Pro laddar Sun. We would be allowed 2-3 qualifying runs (weather/breakage) dependent. If the scales are working we will have heads-up runs, if not...we will leave it up to the driver's. I've already been in contact with a couple of businesses to see if they would be willing to add to our purse. We will pay out in full after each days event. I ask for the help/support of both USA & MidWest Classracer's for this event. Weather you chose to contribute to the purse from your club funds, or just by showing your support with your car. I have another fund raising idea I'm currently working on----just waiting for the OK to move forward. I believe if we get the word out we can get between 20-32 cars ( I would hope). Any more would be a bonus. Let's help get the word out on this event. The more cars the higher the payout!!! Please let me know on this thread if you would support such an event so I know my efforts will not go to waste. I just would like to get a rough idea of car count. The only 'hickup' is a 1-day (Saturday) event at BIR. Which typically only draws 14-20 cars on average. I think by holding a 2-Day Event for a higher purse, those S/SS racers in the Cities and from the Iron Range would head to Fargo. BTW---This is Interstate Dragways 50th Season!!! Congrats on that!!! Questions/Comments----post them here or send me an email at oldhabits5939@charter.net If this needs to be moved to a different forum, please do so---I don't know how and was only responding. __________________ Racing web page Last edited by 5919 SSKA; 04-17-2009 at 06:33 PM. Reason: added comment

04-18-2009, 11:19 AM	#4
novassdude Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: usa Posts: 746 Likes: 203 Liked 133 Times in 49 Posts	Re: Any interest in a S/SS combo at Interstate Dragways? Sounds good If you need any help let me know.

04-18-2009, 06:21 PM	#5
5919 SSKA Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sauk Rapids, MN Posts: 284 Likes: 20 Liked 19 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Any interest in a S/SS combo at Interstate Dragways? The date HAS BEEN SET! July 24 (T-n-T), July 25-26 Stock/Super Stock Combo at Interstate Dragways!!! Let's make this work gang! In the next week or so, expect some more details and some phone calls from me for a little help... Thanks! __________________ Racing web page

04-19-2009, 10:38 PM	#6
corky Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 230 Likes: 5 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Any interest in a S/SS combo at Interstate Dragways? I 'm in,Just got the car started today. Lots of gremlins!!!!Corky

07-21-2009, 01:09 PM	#7
5919 SSKA Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sauk Rapids, MN Posts: 284 Likes: 20 Liked 19 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Any interest in a S/SS combo at Interstate Dragways? Rumor has it, there will be a band on hand playing for us after Saturday's program. I just looked today, and weather.com has it looking just fine for the weekend. All we need to do is SHOW UP! I haven't heard a lot of response on this thread or from the Fargo Area racer's. Novassdude---what's the good word from up that way? Please post on here, or contact me if your planning on running the S/SS program this coming weekend July 24-26th. As of right now, I have roughly a dozen confirmed S/SS racer's....with a about another half dozen on the fence. Get the WORD OUT gang---we need your help to pull this off!!! Oh, and now on Friday for those doing the Test-n-Tune there is a $500 to WIN guaranteed Gambler's Race starting at 6pm. All you have to do is pay the $50 ($40 if you don't wish to gamble, but still test)...and your entered! The NEW OWNER is practically bending over backwards for us to put on a good show and have some FUN at the races!!! __________________ Racing web page

07-21-2009, 02:20 PM	#8
JRyan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 642 Likes: 28 Liked 104 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Any interest in a S/SS combo at Interstate Dragways? I plan on being there sometime Saturday afternoon. Unfortunately I have to work until noon on Saturday. So we won't arrive until about 3:00 too late for Saturdays program. So hopefully we'll at least get a couple of test and tune passes in on Saturday and be ready for Sunday. Rick

07-22-2009, 11:31 AM	#9
5919 SSKA Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sauk Rapids, MN Posts: 284 Likes: 20 Liked 19 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Any interest in a S/SS combo at Interstate Dragways? The weather forcast is looking FANTASTIC currently---upper 70's to low 80's Friday - Sunday. Please contact all of your Stock/Super Stock friends and tell them Interstate Dragways is the place to be July 24-26th!!! __________________ Racing web page

07-22-2009, 08:32 PM	#10
novassdude Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: usa Posts: 746 Likes: 203 Liked 133 Times in 49 Posts	Re: Any interest in a S/SS combo at Interstate Dragways? No I am out of commision from a shoulder surgury. I will not beable to make it out to watch even. I hope you all put on a great show so there will be more. I hope to have the car back together soon we are almost ready.