Originally Posted by BKSG1198 (Post 239416)

Yes I've gotten the Text Messages and E-Mails already. Yes NHRA just added the Z-Max divisional race to the weekend of the .90 Nationals and the answer is the date is staying the same. First off their is no room to move the race on the schedule, Second I think there is enough support in the Northeast to support this race. Third it's a 1 day race to win $5,000 dollars or more, possibly a "Top 16 High Roller race to win $1,000" and a bracket race on Sunday to possibly win $2,500, not a 3 or 4 day race to win $1,800.00 and be pushed to the back of the line when something goes wrong.
Yes, it is your decision as to pick what race you want to go and yes this will be a modern day "David vs. Goliath". I hope you pick the one that will treat you with the up most respect and still thinks about the sportsman racers because it's run by one!

Rob Keister
.90 Nationals Promoter

Originally Posted by Derek Clark 174 (Post 239471)

To the .90 population, (You know who you are)
This is a race for the .90 racers that we all have wished and talked about for years. Rob is actually pulling something off here that only all of us have talked about at the beverage coolers for 20+ years.
I was a MASGA participant for the complete 2010 season and even ran a 2010 S/Comp circuit race also. This type of family type racing is where its at. Myself, family and crew love these races.
I have raced with Rob and his Dad for years and they are as genuine as you get. Dedicated .90 racers.

Its great to see the sponsors come on board also. The best "loosing package" award is great. I could have won that a few times last year alone.
(Dutch classic 2010 Semi's comes to mind )

We raced at Numidia last year and since all the work was completed to the track , it was the smoothest track "all the way down" that I have been on in years.

I can tell you that if you show up and support it, it could be a possiblity that may happen on a yearly basis.. I would love to see that.

Good luck Rob and I will see ya there..We are excited..

Derek Clark
S/Gas 174

Originally Posted by BKSG1198 (Post 239735)

After the 5k race is complete on Saturday we will be adding a Top 16 or 32 high roller race for each class depending on interest. Whomever is interested will need to come see myself before the semi final round of the 5 k race. We will then draw 16 or 32 cars from a hat (if you are not picked u do not have to pay). The 16 or 32 cars will get 1time sho...t if they want it and will then be randomly paired for 1st round, you will flip for lane choice. It is $100 entry fee and the payout is 100% returned. Same setup as the 5K race... this is not a bracket race - pro tree, index racing. Here is the payout:

16 cars: (4 rd race)
W: $1,000
Ru: $400
Semi: 100 x 2

32 cars: (5 rd race)
W: $1,700
Ru: $900
Semi: $150 x 2
3rd rd: $75 x 4

Originally Posted by luckydog (Post 239873)

Now your talkin...........excellent idea adding a shootout. Heck, if there is enough interest, and time, have a couple shootouts........maybe an 8 car 100 entry winner take all.

Originally Posted by EricArrow (Post 239937)

I think if this is successfull a series at 4-6 tracks ...both IHRA and NHRA would be a great idea. There are plenty of .90 racers who have parked thier rides with the lack of contingency support and rising expenses. Ohio..PA and NY I think would have great support from both racers and tracks alike. Can you tell I have been thinking about this...:D

Ted does a great job with the TNT series....I think following his model and what you have done with this race we could have an alternative to the dwindling car counts at the IHRA events and the "redheaded stepchild" attitude of NHRA.....

Originally Posted by BKSG1198 (Post 240270)

That's the reason that these races never take off because no matter how hard you try to make things great for the racer there's always 1 person who cry's and whines about what you do for them. Maybe I should make the $5,000 payout all in gift certificates also?

So when should I expect your entry fee and a Thank you D1...AKA the Man with No Name??

Originally Posted by super comp 112 (Post 240281)

don't let this guy get you down rob your doing a great job. Keep up the good work.

Originally Posted by d1hitter (Post 240457)

the comment was not intended to put you (personnally) down or a attack,BUT it starting to sound like a OPEN race. I think it's great what you are trying to do for the .90 racers, but GC's don't pay for fuel or slicks.

Originally Posted by BKSG1198 (Post 240333)

Don't Worry Rick and Eric this guy will not get me down. I will keep doing what I'm doing and adding sponsors everyday to make this race better and better for the sportsman racer. As Derek, Tom Goldman and a few more can attest to I maybe young but, I come from a school of hard knocks because my father is a very hard nosed man. He's pointed me in the right direction at a young age and always told me to just brush it off and get back up. Look forward to seeing all my Super Gas Friends this weekend at the MASGA Banquet.

Rob K.

Originally Posted by d1hitter (Post 240457)

the comment was not intended to put you (personnally) down or a attack,BUT it starting to sound like a OPEN race. I think it's great what you are trying to do for the .90 racers, but GC's don't pay for fuel or slicks.

Originally Posted by BKSG1198 (Post 240465)

D1 I understand where your coming from but, beggers can't be choosers either. I can't call up a company and ask for sponsorship for this race and when they offer Gift Cards I tell them Nah, No Thanks I wanted Cash. Companies remember that and come the next year when I call up and ask again there going to tell me to go pound sand. I have to go with what they are offering me. I would be happy that I'm even searching for sponsors. I could have just said "OK 5K on the table, winner take all, no contingency...good luck".
I mean it's also only February I still have 6 more months to work on stuff like slicks, more stuff towards racing and motorhome gas (yes I've thought about the travel that the racers put into this and I plan on giving back)...Numidia is a 4 1/2 hour drive for me so I'm not just stepping out of my house and at the track! Remember all these sponsors are putting up money for the race...
Ken Moses Race Transmissions
Lucky’s Race Cars
GAS – Goldman Autorace Specialties
Motorsports Innovation
Select Transmissions
Numidia Dragway
TRC - Total Race Components
Hudson Performance
S&W Race Cars

The "Enhancements" that they are putting on us is insane and everyone keeps taking and taking it. Trust me I will put money on it that even with 5k on the line some D1 racers will still travel to Charlotte and Bowling Green because it's NHRA and they want a wally. I talked with a fellow S/G racer the other night on the phone and he told me to get to and from Charlotte last year was over $600 in fuel! You add that onto entry fee, crew fee, food, sitting around for 5 days so you can win $1,800 plus contingency's that come 6 months later or because your converter was built in 2005 and is out of date they are not going to pay you....so sorry that I make my stuff last. I know it's a "Poor Man's Sport" and if we did it for the $$$ we must have been drinking too much the night before but, I love the family atmosphere the bonding that I have with my father and the competitiveness that we all share inside to win. I mean it's time for some of us to stand up and have a voice and balls and venture out on our own. I see the writing on the wall for .90 racing and it's very very bleak and as far as I'm concerned I still have a good 20 to 30 years of racing left in me and I want to see the .90 classes survive and the only way it will happen is if someone takes a stand now.

Originally Posted by BKSG1198 (Post 241977)

Dave,

Hope to see you and the gang make it down for this race. I hope to make it a yearly event! All these footbrake, super stock, big money bracket races had to start somewhere so why not start the trend and have a .90 Race Tradition!

Rob

Originally Posted by BKSG1198 (Post 240465)

D1 I understand where your coming from but, beggers can't be choosers either. I can't call up a company and ask for sponsorship for this race and when they offer Gift Cards I tell them Nah, No Thanks I wanted Cash. Companies remember that and come the next year when I call up and ask again there going to tell me to go pound sand. I have to go with what they are offering me. I would be happy that I'm even searching for sponsors. I could have just said "OK 5K on the table, winner take all, no contingency...good luck".
I mean it's also only February I still have 6 more months to work on stuff like slicks, more stuff towards racing and motorhome gas (yes I've thought about the travel that the racers put into this and I plan on giving back)...Numidia is a 4 1/2 hour drive for me so I'm not just stepping out of my house and at the track! Remember all these sponsors are putting up money for the race...
Ken Moses Race Transmissions
Lucky’s Race Cars
GAS – Goldman Autorace Specialties
Motorsports Innovation
Select Transmissions
Numidia Dragway
TRC - Total Race Components
Hudson Performance
S&W Race Cars

The "Enhancements" that they are putting on us is insane and everyone keeps taking and taking it. Trust me I will put money on it that even with 5k on the line some D1 racers will still travel to Charlotte and Bowling Green because it's NHRA and they want a wally. I talked with a fellow S/G racer the other night on the phone and he told me to get to and from Charlotte last year was over $600 in fuel! You add that onto entry fee, crew fee, food, sitting around for 5 days so you can win $1,800 plus contingency's that come 6 months later or because your converter was built in 2005 and is out of date they are not going to pay you....so sorry that I make my stuff last. I know it's a "Poor Man's Sport" and if we did it for the $$$ we must have been drinking too much the night before but, I love the family atmosphere the bonding that I have with my father and the competitiveness that we all share inside to win. I mean it's time for some of us to stand up and have a voice and balls and venture out on our own. I see the writing on the wall for .90 racing and it's very very bleak and as far as I'm concerned I still have a good 20 to 30 years of racing left in me and I want to see the .90 classes survive and the only way it will happen is if someone takes a stand now.