CLASS RACER FORUM - Indy 2011 A Stick Challenge...and A/SA Challenge!

Well it is that time of year. Time to talk about the A Stick Challenge at Indy!

I have had some tremendous grass roots support along with some pretty solid racer industry support for the A stick challenge over the last few years at Indy.

I really love the class racing part of the National Events, and especially have a soft spot for the A stick Cars. They take quite a bit of expense and upkeep, and can be a handful at times too.

The idea for the A stick Challenge is to provide some additional incentive to recognize these racers and to hopefully get some more participation at Indy.

This works well because there is no administration fee ( I donate my time) Ken Miele and ClassRacer.com has allowed me space to communicate to everyone, and I have received great support from racers and racer support companies alike!

I was talking to my buddy Scott Helms at Southland Speed ( Jeff Teuton) and he has gathered up some support for the A stick challenge. He threw out the idea of also an A/SA Challenge.

I thought, why not?

We all know that Contingency has been pretty bad for class.

However, ask the last 3 winners of the A stick Challenge! They enjoyed some serious Swag for no additional fee. Just show up and take no prisoners!

Heck, I even get some racers offering up $$$ for anyone that triggers 1.20 under on the way! Haven't had that happen yet, but who knows.

What do I need to make this happen?

1) I need your support- If you want to help out, kick in a dollar or a hundred, if you have connections for potential racer support, that works too. I have had racers walk up and just hand me a gas card because they want to support the deal! That is great too. The money goes dollar for dollar to the racer that wins and or is runner up in class. I will also be making more shirts available for sale in advance. I have sold out of shirts every year and I want to make sure everyone that wants one gets one. Details to follow on that. Preorders will be appreciated.

2) Get the word out! There are some real nice A stick cars that need to saddle up and get ready now to be loaded for Bear come Indy time. I am sure many many more A/SA's. ( Don't bother if you are a wuss and plan on running 1000ft! It's Indy for cryin out loud LOL.)

3) Donate, Support, Cheer on your favorites! We can get the word out about the many great sponsors that will contribute to some of the best class racing that we can get together this year! I will do my best to get the word out about the many good sponsors that jump in and give them their due. As you recall in year's past, I highlight all sponsors as they come on board.

4) How do you do it? E mail me at jimschaechter@earthlink.net. I can get you hooked up!

5) Stay tuned! I will post updates as they come out. Time to get busy! Gas is $4.00 bucks a Gallon, but time stops for no man! Let's get some support to make it worth their while to get tuned up and ready for Indy!

Thanks, Jim