Attention Division 5 & 6 Stock/Super Stock Racers

ChevyII · 09-09-2011, 03:04 PM

How many of you would be interested in a 6-8 combo race series for the 2012 race season?

Races would take place in the Northwest around the NHRA/IHRA schedule; membership would be required for full payout and series would have an end of year payout structure.

Races would be doubleheaders so once you are at track, you have two chances i.e. Saturday & Sunday.

Series would have it's own tech official familiar with both NHRA and IHRA rules.

NHRA and IHRA classes accepted including crate motors

$100 yearly membership fee
$40 associate member fee

$100 entry per race or $200 for the doubleheader weekend.

No heads up races for similar classed cars. Dial in only so as to keep an even playing field and entice ALL racers to attend races.

I have some funding in place but would be open to ideas, suggestions and offers from the group.

Your feedback is appreciated and timing is key to assembling a series of this nature for the 2012 season.

Mike

Mark Faul · 09-09-2011, 03:16 PM

Sounds great! What area are you considering? Hopefully you'd get more racers showing up than some of the similar attempts in the past. Like the poor national open series...

Dave Jung · 09-09-2011, 04:04 PM

I would be interested depending on what tracks you would run them at. Sounds like a great plan.

Dave

Gordie Kissner · 09-09-2011, 04:11 PM

Definite interest here! Car(s) will be ready early spring.

Gordie

ChevyII · 09-09-2011, 04:15 PM

Mark and Dave,

We will go wherever the tracks want our show and I stress "show." Obviously, I have some homework to do with pre-race promotion and track negotiations but I know the group can assist in that effort.

I would like to see Mission, Seattle, Spokane, Billings, Edmonton, Medicine Hat and possibly SIR in Sakatchewan. Woodburn would be great also but I don't want to alienate any track operator who would be interested in the show.

I realize we will not be successful in running at all of these tracks but it's a pool to start from. Forgot Firebird in Boise.

You guys and gals will be the stars in this effort and your feedback will build this series.

Mike

ChevyII · 09-09-2011, 04:17 PM

Thanks for your interest Gordie!

Mike

ChevyII · 09-09-2011, 06:20 PM

Div 5 racers, I meant no disrespect but if you have a racetrack in mind, please let me know.

Just realized most of the tracks we discussed are all Div 6 racetracks.

Mike

AdemE · 09-22-2011, 11:28 PM

I have to ask about the $100 yearly membership fee and the
$40 associate member fee were does that money go ????

ChevyII · 09-26-2011, 12:40 PM

Hi AdemE,

Thanks for your interest and support of our new initiative!

All the monies collected such as yearly memberships and associate fees will be used to keep the association viable and healthy. Just like any business, you must have reserve funds to keep the association prepared for any expense incurred and utilize some of the funds to market your brand to drive new interest.

In addition, all members or associate members , will be provided with a regular newsletter, member t-shirt and association decals as well as any other related products we may negotiate along the way.

A website is also being considered to allow all members to have a place to chat and share ideas/ tips etc.

Having raced in a very successful association for the past 5 years has allowed me to capture some "best practices" and if there is one thing I have learned, a strong "revenue stream" allows associations to be vibrant and strong.

Cheers!

Mike Ferstl
Northwest Stock/Super Stock Initiative

west coast · 11-10-2011, 10:10 AM

Hi Mike
Now the season is over for us here in the northwest do you have any updates you can give us on the Northwest Stock/Super Stock Association. Just thinking about next years season on where to go and when. Saving for fuel Money. I see the new track here in Washington is coming along thanks for the updates Danny. Thanks James

09-09-2011, 03:04 PM	#1
ChevyII Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 263 Likes: 3 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Attention Division 5 & 6 Stock/Super Stock Racers How many of you would be interested in a 6-8 combo race series for the 2012 race season? Races would take place in the Northwest around the NHRA/IHRA schedule; membership would be required for full payout and series would have an end of year payout structure. Races would be doubleheaders so once you are at track, you have two chances i.e. Saturday & Sunday. Series would have it's own tech official familiar with both NHRA and IHRA rules. NHRA and IHRA classes accepted including crate motors $100 yearly membership fee $40 associate member fee $100 entry per race or $200 for the doubleheader weekend. No heads up races for similar classed cars. Dial in only so as to keep an even playing field and entice ALL racers to attend races. I have some funding in place but would be open to ideas, suggestions and offers from the group. Your feedback is appreciated and timing is key to assembling a series of this nature for the 2012 season. Mike Last edited by ChevyII; 09-09-2011 at 03:07 PM.

09-09-2011, 03:16 PM	#2
Mark Faul Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Tacoma,WA Posts: 341 Likes: 2 Liked 43 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Attention Division 5 & 6 Stock/Super Stock Racers Sounds great! What area are you considering? Hopefully you'd get more racers showing up than some of the similar attempts in the past. Like the poor national open series...

09-09-2011, 04:04 PM	#3
Dave Jung Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Surrey B.C. Posts: 135 Likes: 3 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Attention Division 5 & 6 Stock/Super Stock Racers I would be interested depending on what tracks you would run them at. Sounds like a great plan. Dave __________________ 6535 stk 81 Malibu K/SA

09-09-2011, 04:11 PM	#4
Gordie Kissner Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Emmett, Idaho Posts: 221 Likes: 1,318 Liked 18 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Attention Division 5 & 6 Stock/Super Stock Racers Definite interest here! Car(s) will be ready early spring. Gordie __________________ Gordie Kissner SS 6010 STK 6010

09-09-2011, 04:15 PM	#5
ChevyII Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 263 Likes: 3 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Attention Division 5 & 6 Stock/Super Stock Racers Mark and Dave, We will go wherever the tracks want our show and I stress "show." Obviously, I have some homework to do with pre-race promotion and track negotiations but I know the group can assist in that effort. I would like to see Mission, Seattle, Spokane, Billings, Edmonton, Medicine Hat and possibly SIR in Sakatchewan. Woodburn would be great also but I don't want to alienate any track operator who would be interested in the show. I realize we will not be successful in running at all of these tracks but it's a pool to start from. Forgot Firebird in Boise. You guys and gals will be the stars in this effort and your feedback will build this series. Mike Last edited by ChevyII; 09-09-2011 at 04:18 PM.

09-09-2011, 04:17 PM	#6
ChevyII Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 263 Likes: 3 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Attention Division 5 & 6 Stock/Super Stock Racers Thanks for your interest Gordie! Mike

09-09-2011, 06:20 PM	#7
ChevyII Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 263 Likes: 3 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Attention Division 5 & 6 Stock/Super Stock Racers Div 5 racers, I meant no disrespect but if you have a racetrack in mind, please let me know. Just realized most of the tracks we discussed are all Div 6 racetracks. Mike

09-22-2011, 11:28 PM	#8
AdemE Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 22 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Attention Division 5 & 6 Stock/Super Stock Racers I have to ask about the $100 yearly membership fee and the $40 associate member fee were does that money go ????

09-26-2011, 12:40 PM	#9
ChevyII Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 263 Likes: 3 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Attention Division 5 & 6 Stock/Super Stock Racers Hi AdemE, Thanks for your interest and support of our new initiative! All the monies collected such as yearly memberships and associate fees will be used to keep the association viable and healthy. Just like any business, you must have reserve funds to keep the association prepared for any expense incurred and utilize some of the funds to market your brand to drive new interest. In addition, all members or associate members , will be provided with a regular newsletter, member t-shirt and association decals as well as any other related products we may negotiate along the way. A website is also being considered to allow all members to have a place to chat and share ideas/ tips etc. Having raced in a very successful association for the past 5 years has allowed me to capture some "best practices" and if there is one thing I have learned, a strong "revenue stream" allows associations to be vibrant and strong. Cheers! Mike Ferstl Northwest Stock/Super Stock Initiative

11-10-2011, 10:10 AM	#10
west coast Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rainy Washington Posts: 609 Likes: 12 Liked 223 Times in 73 Posts	Re: Attention Division 5 & 6 Stock/Super Stock Racers Hi Mike Now the season is over for us here in the northwest do you have any updates you can give us on the Northwest Stock/Super Stock Association. Just thinking about next years season on where to go and when. Saving for fuel Money. I see the new track here in Washington is coming along thanks for the updates Danny. Thanks James