Indy 2011 A Stick Challenge...and A/SA Challenge!

james schaechter · 06-16-2011, 07:43 PM

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

Greg Greening · 06-17-2011, 07:50 PM

Well let's get the ball rolling. Fischer's Align a wheel will give $50 to winner and $25 to r/u of the A/S shootout.

Larry Hill · 06-18-2011, 10:18 PM

A bottle of "Kentucky Finest" to the A/S winner if you could buy license plates for the car as run!

Larry and Patsy

james schaechter · 06-19-2011, 03:04 AM

Nice! Thanks Larry!

Larry Curtis · 06-20-2011, 10:02 AM

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69Cobra · 06-20-2011, 11:31 AM

Sounds like nobody with a CJ, DP or a T-Bolt will get a bottle of "Kentucky's Finest" from Larry if they win. I must say I agree with it except for the T-Bolt part.

Jeff Teuton · 06-20-2011, 12:46 PM

You know Hill, I bet I can get a Louisiana tag for my new Red DP with the extra pedal. I want some really good stuff too, not that cheap stuff you drink.

james schaechter · 06-20-2011, 08:48 PM

Update on some $$$ Thanks!

EAST COAST DRAG NEWS IS IN FOR $100 FOR A/SA WIN. TIM BISHOP'S EASTERN SHORE AUTOMOTIVE IS IN FOR $100 FOR A/S WIN.
TIM BISHOP

Larry Curtis · 06-23-2011, 01:40 PM

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james schaechter · 06-23-2011, 03:06 PM

Larry come join us! The more the merrier. I think you are the only stickshift DP on the track right now. Doesn't mean there won't be more, but so far, I have only seen yours on DRC.

06-16-2011, 07:43 PM	#1
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,988 Likes: 1,281 Liked 1,428 Times in 296 Posts	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 __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK Last edited by james schaechter; 06-17-2011 at 06:32 AM.

06-17-2011, 07:50 PM	#2
Greg Greening Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 53 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Indy 2011 A Stick Challenge...and A/SA Challenge! Well let's get the ball rolling. Fischer's Align a wheel will give $50 to winner and $25 to r/u of the A/S shootout.

06-18-2011, 10:18 PM	#3
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,629 Likes: 1,922 Liked 10,681 Times in 2,222 Posts	Re: Indy 2011 A Stick Challenge...and A/SA Challenge! A bottle of "Kentucky Finest" to the A/S winner if you could buy license plates for the car as run! Larry and Patsy __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

06-19-2011, 03:04 AM	#4
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,988 Likes: 1,281 Liked 1,428 Times in 296 Posts	Re: Indy 2011 A Stick Challenge...and A/SA Challenge! Nice! Thanks Larry! __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

06-20-2011, 10:02 AM	#5
Larry Curtis Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bethel MN Posts: 185 Likes: 1 Liked 9 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Indy 2011 A Stick Challenge...and A/SA Challenge! deleted Last edited by Larry Curtis; 06-23-2011 at 06:48 PM.

06-20-2011, 11:31 AM	#6
69Cobra Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California, Ky Posts: 669 Likes: 61 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Indy 2011 A Stick Challenge...and A/SA Challenge! Sounds like nobody with a CJ, DP or a T-Bolt will get a bottle of "Kentucky's Finest" from Larry if they win. I must say I agree with it except for the T-Bolt part. __________________ Kris Rachford 69 Cobra 428CJ 4 Speed C/S 3032 Last edited by 69Cobra; 06-21-2011 at 03:47 AM.

06-20-2011, 12:46 PM	#7
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Indy 2011 A Stick Challenge...and A/SA Challenge! You know Hill, I bet I can get a Louisiana tag for my new Red DP with the extra pedal. I want some really good stuff too, not that cheap stuff you drink. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

06-20-2011, 08:48 PM	#8
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,988 Likes: 1,281 Liked 1,428 Times in 296 Posts	Re: Indy 2011 A Stick Challenge...and A/SA Challenge! Update on some $$$ Thanks! EAST COAST DRAG NEWS IS IN FOR $100 FOR A/SA WIN. TIM BISHOP'S EASTERN SHORE AUTOMOTIVE IS IN FOR $100 FOR A/S WIN. TIM BISHOP __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

06-23-2011, 01:40 PM	#9
Larry Curtis Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bethel MN Posts: 185 Likes: 1 Liked 9 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Indy 2011 A Stick Challenge...and A/SA Challenge! deleted Last edited by Larry Curtis; 06-23-2011 at 06:49 PM.

06-23-2011, 03:06 PM	#10
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,988 Likes: 1,281 Liked 1,428 Times in 296 Posts	Re: Indy 2011 A Stick Challenge...and A/SA Challenge! Larry come join us! The more the merrier. I think you are the only stickshift DP on the track right now. Doesn't mean there won't be more, but so far, I have only seen yours on DRC. __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK