Cayuga National Open
 

Anyone have plans to attend this event, $20 000 USD for a purse from what I understand....

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I think details are still being finalized by Dave and his crew but, Atco is going to be $20,000 USD for all three .90 classes and Stk/SS. I think Pat said they were doing away with the points for this year and adding Toronto and possibly one more Canada track in the future to go along with Naperville.I'm sure they will be making an announcement shortly on all the events.

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I like the idea of this - always enjoyed racing at Cayuga. Back in the day they actually paid $$ for setting a National Record. Looking forward to hearing the details. And - the exchange rate favors the US racer right now.

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I understand that there will be two Stock--S/S Shoot-out races that week-end each having a $10,000 purse...also the rumor is that IHRA cars will be allowed to race the shoot-out if they have an NHRA driver license...there will be a separate entry for the shoot-out race...more details to come...mark June 17-19,2016 on your calendar...Don't forget .I think you need a passport to cross the border...great race for the Div. #3 and #1 racers...it looks like a clean weekend so far....

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A passport is not mandatory for surface crossings... documentation with photo ID will suffice. Since a passport IS required for air travel, most of y'all should have one.

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I received a call from John Scotti last Wednesday.
He is sponsoring the shootout.
There will be a limit of 125 cars and, from the comments I have heard from our local racers, they will have no problem getting that many cars.

So, if you want to attend, get your registration in early.
I know that I will be there.

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are you sure about that? I know a racer headed to napierville from the u.s. last year was turn away at border, because he left his passport home. unless something has changed recently I think you need one.

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"US citizens can no longer cross the border, back into the US, from Canada, using only a driver's licence and birth certificate. Due to changes in U.S. law that took effect June 1, 2009, there are more strict requirements for what identification is required"

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g1...he.Border.html

I go to Napierville twice a year and also visit relatives in Montreal on occasion. I've needed a passport since the law change in 2009.

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It's a crazy time. We have needed a passport to cross from Canada into the US pretty well soon after 9/11.
That was a huge adjustment for me, as I used to cross regularly at Niagara Falls and Fort Erie for shopping and used to travel often enough to the US for work
All I needed back then was some picture ID.

It was a PITA to get my passport, but I'm glad I did it as there are more restrictions now.
I just renewed for 10 years, so I am good for quite a while.

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More good news for the stock-s/s guys...the field is limited to 128 car field and your entry fee to the national open gets you in to the super shoot-out

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You have to have it. If you don't its a pain in the *** and takes a couple hours to get back in. Don't believe the min wage idiot who takes your money to cross the bridge into Canada at Niagara Falls. They will tell you its OK, you don't need it and send you on over. Learned this the hard way.

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Enhanced driver's licences are available in some states and are accepted as an alternative to a passport. New York state residents can get one.....a passport is still the best document to posses. :)

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That's what we have for travel into Canada, an "enhanced" NYS driver's license. Show DMV an extra phone bill or two and pay them more money. Makes the world much safer. I love to be "enhanced" by all major acronyms...

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You can also use a passport card that is the same size as your drivers license.
It is easier to carry than a regular passport. It is for ground travel also though. When flying, still need a passport.

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i don't understand why there is a car limit for an open race??
never seen that before

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If you're a Michigander, you just need an "enhanced" driver's license to go to Canada.

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I think there is a limit just for Stock-S/S Shootout races

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That is how I understood it also.

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ok so 350$ for 2 shootouts for 10 000$ each...

and how much for the real race then entry fee and payout??

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I understand that fee also includes your entry to the National Open...i'm sure more details will be coming...

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I spoke with John Scotti again, last night.

All information and registration will be available on their website, when it is complete.
Keep an eye on this...

http://cdrhf.com/

Also, if you are looking for specific information, you can email John at:
info@cdrhf.com

From the conversations that I have had, with the people involved, everyone is working very hard to make the return of NHRA racing to Cayuga an event to remember and, hopefully, an event that will return for years to come.

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CDRHF Stock Super Stock presented by John Scotti

Toronto Motorsports in Cayuga.
$20,000.00 US dollars in purses
Cost for 3 days: $350.00 us, including car, driver and 1 pit crew.
Friday – June 17, 2016, test and tune.
Saturday – June 18, 2016, $10,000.00 US
Free BBQ for all Stock and Super Stock racers and crew
Sunday – June 19, 2016, $10,000.00 US and 2 Walley

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Great to see something like this coming together, looking forward to one day competing in S/SS ranks.

Just throwing this out there, but if the Saturday and Sunday winners could be kind and donate some of their major winnings down to the .90 racers at this race who may only be racing for gas money, we would really appreciate it lol

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Um, sure...
But then again, the chances of me winning are slim to none...

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To answer the original post question: Yes, planning on attending.

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Will NHRA tech be on site for National Record runs and the associated teardown?

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Buy june our dollar could be at 65 cents the way canadian currency drops like no other ,toll is 4$ can,so thats a buck and a half u.s.LOL This is fantastic to see a Nat.Open come to FORMALLY called Dragway Park,Cayuga.F,J Smith does a great job with the Can-Am S/SS events thats draws local and U.S racers,This event will be like the W.C.S events that was contested here during the May 24 holiday wknd years ago,and yes we had a run of I.H.R.A. nat events for 4-5 years but the car count in S/SS were not good,

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Yes Marty I believe they will!

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Thanks!

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Are grade points earned at National opens? I am working on my nhra combo for next year and would be great to get a grade point with the crate motor. If so i may push to have the motor done by the Dutch for a second point.

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Yes you do receive a grade point for attending a national open.

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I think it's time for a show of hands.... who's committed to this event? :D

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This promises to be a great event, they have been promoting this for awhile and are committed to the sportsman racer. Hoping for good weather and a great turnout.

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Byron and I are going!

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Not true. You DO need a passport to travel between the USA and Canada, even on surface crossings. There is a special, credit card sized passport you can get for this but you still must have a passport.

Jim

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hope that there will be a good turnout just like the old wcs days of the may 24's
i plan on attending one day at least .Note for U.S. racers very favorable exchange rate see you

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Coming with two cars. Not sure which two cars as of yet. Looking forward to it. Really enjoy the opens.

Eric

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On behalf of the CANAM STOCK/SUPER STOCK racers we would like to invite local and visiting racers and friends to our hospitality suite during the CANADIAN DRAG RACING HALL OF FAME, NHRA, NATIONAL OPEN. June 17, 18 & 19. The suite is situated in the Toronto Motor Sports Park Tower. Light refreshments will be provided.

Bob Park & Wally Clark.

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The week of June 17-19 the only other events is a I.H.R.A. deal in Maryland and a N.H.R.A. div in Colorado so this event will draw well,

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Hello all stock-superstock racers who intend to race at Cayuga!!!

The race is being sponsored by John Scotti and the Canadiandragracinghalloffame
The total payout for the two days is $20000 USD !!!
$5000 to win each day plus a Wally each day
There is a BBQ Saturday night for the stock/superstock racers and crew
John Scotti is looking after all NHRA costs for stock/superstocks!!!
The race is being presented to make a few bucks for the hall of fame
WE need apx 64 cars to break even

OTHER INFO !!!
YES you need a passport!!!!
ITS $350 to enter includes one crew
NO limit to the amount of cars

what else can I say just be there this is the first of three CANADIAN NATIONAL OPENS


Mike McCollum 1294 E/SA