A stick Challenge 2010- INDY
 

Hi Racers. This is the time of year that we all start gathering our stuff together for INDY!

As you may recall, I have informally organized the A stick Challenge to highlight the coolest cars in the eliminator in my opinion.

I have been fortunate enough to get some real great support from grass roots racers on up to some corp support.

I would like to do it again this year!

I will make participant shirts and am considering a " supporter" shirt to help raise $$$ add to the pot a little.

Keep in mind, I will administer any donations and contingent items with no fees or compensation. It is not to make a profit, but just to help support class racing. If you get them to me, I can take care of that.

It is a small gesture, but it seemed appreciated by the racers. These A stick Cars are harder on stuff than most classes. IT is nice to pay it forward for the show. If anyone has watched Jason McCormack run this year, you know what I am talking about!


Thanks to Ken and Classracer.com for supporting the A stick Challenge. Without this forum, it would be impossible to reach so many racers!

I welcome any ideas and donations. They add up and are a nice way to show support.

My contact info is jimschaechter@earthlink.net

P.S. I do occassionally get suggestions to sponsor other classes. No offense to other classes since I run in other ones too. I just picked this one as my favorite. If you have an idea to sponsor a class, I would be happy to share what I have learned so that you can do the same.

Thanks. Jim


Sponsor List: Will Update with additions as they come in:

Cometic Gaskets- Kevyn Kistner

1 set of custom head gaskets for the winner ( approx $200 value)

Mike Keener- $50.00 W $25.00 R up

Terry Bell- $50.00 W $25.00 R up

Fisher's Align a Wheel- Greening Racing- $50.00 W $25.00 R up ( Extra $50.00 to W if also #1 Qualifier!)

Advanced Clutch ( Rob Youngblood) $250.00 towards rebuild of AC clutch or $500.00 off New Dual 7 "

(Must run AC clutch and Decal)

Quick Time Bellhousings- Ross McComb and The CarShop Inc Tim Ryherd)
Free QT Bellhousing to the winner approx $700.00 value)

Luke Awdish (Racer) $50.00 to winner $25.00 to runner up

Mike Loboda- UMTR $50.00 and UMTR shirt to winner $25.00 and UMTR shirt to Runner Up

Bill Sempsprott Div. 3 Nova stocker Stickshift Racer $100.00 winner $50.00 Runner up

Steve Brack Div 5 Stick Shift Stocker and now Modified SS racer $50.00 winner $25.00 Runner up

MJ Quinn Derby City Covers-

DERBY CITY COVERS will award the SHOOTOUT winner THE ULTIMATE PIT MAT ,36 x54 inch foam pad covered in black naugahyde vinyl. According to WEST COAST STK. eliminator lgend CHARLES NORTON....I don't know how I ever raced without one! And further more , if the shootout winner has purchased the CLASSIC COVERALL fender cover for his A/S entry , we will gladly tuck a shiny new , non creased 50 dollar bill in the pit mat .THANKS !!!!!!!!!1


Larry Hill is once again stepping up to the plate with a bottle of Kentucky's finest! priceless! Larry's only requirement for the winner is that they don't LIFT! LOL! Thanks Larry!

Jim, put Tim and Dave Bishop of East Coast Drag News down for $75.00 to win, $25.00 for runner up, plus newspaper and Internet site coverage with photo.
www.ecdnonline.com

Don Whitmore- Racer $50.00 to winner $25.00 to Runner up Thanks Don!

Larry Hodge- Stock Superstock racer and owner of Hodge Racing Tires is donating a very nice set of Aluminum Lug nuts and washers to the winner! These are 1/2 - 20 and fit most popular lightweight front rims. $55.00 value.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...INUMLUGNUT.jpg

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I would be in for a "support" shirt.

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I'm in for 50.00 to the winner and 25.00 to the r/u. Cmon Terry you're in too right!?

MK

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OH OK.......Im in same as you....lol. I cant take all of this money with me when I "croak".

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I'll buy a supporter tee-shirt.
Larry

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I'm in for a supporter T as well.

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I'm in for 2 supporter T's. 1 L and 1 XL.

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can any of the new cars still fit A?

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Drag Paks can. I think the 2010 CJ can. The 2008 CJ convert can.

I only know of one stick DP car and it has an auto in it now.

Ronzello could run A

Skillman is entered in A, but usually enters AA.

Some of that won't shake out until Tech at Indy when they declare the class they will run in.

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Jim, since Mike and Terry are in so am I...$50.00 for the winner and $25.00 for R/U and $25.00 for low qualifier in A/S only. Luke Awdish SS 311

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The United Manual Transmission Racers ( UMTR) would like to award
50.00 to A/S winner and UMTR tee shirt
25.00 to A/S runner up and UMTR tee shirt

Thanks for highlighting a very exciting class of stick shift racing Jim !

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Not for sure how many will show with the new cars that may show up! Old cars, I'm sure Jason will be there but the rest (?) not sure. I know one thats bad fast but he knows he cant keep up with these new cars. I talked to him at Columbus and he said he propably wouldnt go in A. So there may be only one or two cars entered in A in my opinion? Not much of a show!!!

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Thanks for the great support so far! Keep it coming!
Ross McComb from QT and Tim Ryherd from The CarShop inc will award a new QT bellhousing to the winner!

I just pulled in to the div 5 natl open and am doing this on my crackberry. I will clean up the list when I return to my computer at home.

Junior, you need to buck up little camper! I am trying to do something positive why don't you get your wallet out for the show and give these A stick guys some love instead of pooping in my oatmeal!

BTW, Helms is coming in A stick also.

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lol

James, I DO hope there is a good turnout, and I will be there to watch regardless!! I'm still a little frustrated with the NHRA for the POOR A** factoring they have done with some of these new cars! I dont race in this class so why should I even care? Because it is not right! Maybe McClanahan will come and make the new boys show what they really have!!! One can only hope

No more pooping on your oatmeal !! A/S truely is a thrill to watch

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Longtime Div 3 Nova stickshift racer Bill Sempsprott is donating. 100.00 to the winner and 50.00 to the runner up! Thanks for the support Bill! Jim

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James, I just checked the Classification guide; the 2008 CJ stick convertible has a factor of 7.41 effective 7/6/10, therefore it can only run AA which means Ronzello can only run AA.
The 2008 CJ automatic convertible has a factor of 7.57; it can drop down to A.
The 2010 CJ stick coupe is factored at 7.54, and the convertible is at 7.83 making them natural AA cars, so they can drop down to A.
Hope this helps.

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Thanks Bill. I have heard from Jimmy Ronzello. He is not entering A stick. Not sure on the others, but time will tell.

Getting some great support! The winner could be in line for almost $1,000 including cash and donated services /parts!

That kind of incentive is awesome!!! Just getting started too! The donations really add up and are appreciated!

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Can Martens and Bednaz get into "A" with their cars?

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Yes, but they do not typically run A. It would be great to see more cars jump in.

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I thoroughly enjoyed the 2008 A stick challenge, and I expect to enjoy this year's edition even more! Being from D-1, one of my favorite A stick cars is Rich Adkins 428 Shelby Mustang. I haven't seen him at any races this year, National or Divisional; does anyone have any info on Rich.
I will be at the track before the gates open on Wednesday Sept. 1; will see you all there!

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And to the winner a bottle of "Kentuckys Finest".

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Larry I haven't looked yet but how many horsepower is your combo reduced when you pit a manual trans in it? I guess I can find out faster than you can respond....let's race! ;) The truck too! Did you know I have a machine shop out here now? Two Fadal' s and a old Mori Seiki t5 Fanuc control lathe....

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Looks like no HP reduction....wow! I'm amazed...

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I had no intention of going to Indy this year, but man are you making it tempting. Regardless of what class you pick, this is and has been a great contribution to our sport. Thank You Jim

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Dave, I saw you running 10.00s at Belle Rose like it was in bracket mode. You should come on over!

Take a look at the top post, I keep adding to it.

What's it gonna take Dave? You heard him racers, let's keep the $$$ and prizes coming so we can see that BadA@@ Corvette at Indy!

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Come on Dave......I will throw in an extra $50 bucks to make it a a $100 to win if you win with a Corvette. Anyone else want to match me? Love to see you kick the late models butts.

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Jim, i'm interested in a couple supporter t-shirts if you decide to do them.
Ed, never ran in A before. Would be at a bigger dis-advantage if I did switch. Awfully tempting though.

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Come on over Joe! The more the better! What the heck, let's go out and bang heads in A! It will be fun!

I heard some talk about McClanathan's LS car entering B? I would think that would be a great candidate for A if they make the trip. Anyone out there that can get the word to them? Those guys have nothing to be afraid of with that car that is for sure!

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Jim, looks like your getting better response to the A/S challenge this. Keep up the good work

Ralph Porpora
Poughkeepsie NY
'69 Camaro
Chev 396
RALPH A PORPORA

Brett McFarland
Manchester OH
'68 Camaro
Chev 396


Caleb McFarland
Manchester OH
'72 Corvette
Chev 454


Jim Schaechter
Saint Charles IL
'65 Corvette
Chev 396


Jason Mc Cormack
Oxford MI
'66 Belvedere
Plym 426


William Skillman
Greenwood IN
'10 Ford
Ford 331
RAY SKILLMAN

Jonathan Womack
Houston TX
'05 Corvette
Chev 364




Ernie Neal
SS 3400

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Larry what do you consider Kentuckys Finest? :)

Elijah Craig 18 year old single barrel or maybe Evan Williams 23 year old?

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@ Clay...without a doubt, Evan Williams!

@ James... 50.00 to the winner and 25.00 to the r/u. Let the big dogs eat!! See you at Indy.

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Awesome Don! Thanks. Keep the support coming! We want Dave Casey in there too you know!

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I have the design for the shirts. They will be any color you want as long as it is black! LOL.

Participants and Winner will receive a free shirt.

The supporter shirts will be available to purchase. I can ship them to you and or meet up with anyone at Indy to save any shipping costs. My buddy does them at his cost so he tries to bundle my order with others to get the best price on shirts.These will be in limited quantities and sizes. As soon as I get a price and details for anyone seeking supporter shirts, I will post that.

Here are what the designs are; they will have the stripe on the front and the class circle on the back:

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...2shirt2010.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...k2010shirt.jpg

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Jim I'll take a new shirt. I already wore out my '08 white one!

Medium

p.s. - if you could hang up at the starting line during class and break it it for me it would be much appreciated :D

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Jim I'm in for a shirt to. Just make mine on of the class winner ones LOL

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It was really cool that you guys came and duked it out at Indy last year! You still have time to make it!

Hell, I will wrap it around a bellhousing for ya, nothing like some clutch dust to make a stick racer feel comfortable. :)

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Jim do the shirts come in big boy sizes?

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Put me and my dad down for a pair, xxl.

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Jim...you have a PM.

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Jim let me know how i can help you out on this.