The 2013 Race Season......

Ken Miele · 01-09-2013, 10:07 PM

Will the 2013 racing season be better, the same, or worse than last year. Will racers feel good about going racing or do you think people will be cutting back. I think its an exciting time, and like every year, I can't wait until the race season starts. I know things are not perfect in our sport, but I still get that feeling like its my first time at the track. I can’t wait to get to the races when the new season starts.

How about some thoughts on what you think the race season will bring this year.
New winners?
New Champions?
New Cars?
New Racers?

james schaechter · 01-09-2013, 10:45 PM

I don't know about that Ken, but we are trying our best to go back to see our Cajun buddies at No Problem for the Cajun Sportsnationals! It is worth the trip! Probably only race I gain weight at! I blame Dave "CrowDad" Crouchet! LOL!

Bernie Cunningham · 01-09-2013, 11:05 PM

Ken,
All ya really need to do is get out of the snow! Get outside and do stuff.
Blue sky's daily are an amazing sight every day. LOL

Dave Casey · 01-09-2013, 11:27 PM

I am certainly looking forward to the season, but I will be staying in the Northeast. Would love to go back to No Problem, but not this year. I really believe that the fields will be the same size as last year or smaller. I intend to support the ASRA and NHRA D1 in 2013, may only go to 1 national event. No new cars for me, upgrades on the two I own now.

It is always great to see new cars, but to me new racers, or racers that are back at it, really are the best part of a season for me.

Dave Casey · 01-09-2013, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bernie Cunningham

Ken,
All ya really need to do is get out of the snow! Get outside and do stuff.
Blue sky's daily are an amazing sight every day. LOL

Bernie, get on a plane, I got 2 snowmobiles, fly out for a weekend, we'll hit the trail, you'll see things they ain't got in SoCal

ALMACK · 01-10-2013, 11:24 AM

For me this year will be exciting.
I made my first race in IHRA Stock last year and this year I will be entering my first race in NHRA Stock @ Bowling Green. (and possibly later in the year in NHRA Super Stock)

Only took 30 years, so I'm a little late to the party.

Mike Carr · 01-10-2013, 12:25 PM

I'm working on our 2013 S/SS Association schedule now. For what will be the last season ever for it, if things don't improve.

doglover44 · 01-11-2013, 01:13 PM

Only took 30 years, so I'm a little late to the party.

never too late for the S/SS party !

Bernie Cunningham · 01-10-2013, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Casey

Bernie, get on a plane, I got 2 snowmobiles, fly out for a weekend, we'll hit the trail, you'll see things they ain't got in SoCal

Thanks for the offer Dave, however, I'm allergic to that white stuff that falls from the sky, makes me all cold and miserable !! LOL

01-10-2013, 06:06 PM

Working on my Firebird right now. I bought some new parts, got all the stuff to have 2 engines ready to go. detailing the engine compartment, and rewiring the car. I'm planning to have Kenny Richard recarpet the interior as well.
I missed all of last year, do to my September wedding and all the planning and saving before. I hope to race most of the Division one schedule, ECSSA races, and Maybe Indy as well. Also plan to run the Wednesday night gamblers at Etown with my friends to practice.

Tough to buy a new car, race it, have problems, and put it away for the year. I'm chopming at the bit, I cant wait untill April...

01-09-2013, 10:07 PM	#1
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,862 Likes: 456 Liked 16,555 Times in 1,523 Posts	The 2013 Race Season...... Will the 2013 racing season be better, the same, or worse than last year. Will racers feel good about going racing or do you think people will be cutting back. I think its an exciting time, and like every year, I can't wait until the race season starts. I know things are not perfect in our sport, but I still get that feeling like its my first time at the track. I can’t wait to get to the races when the new season starts. How about some thoughts on what you think the race season will bring this year. New winners? New Champions? New Cars? New Racers?

01-09-2013, 10:45 PM	#2
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,988 Likes: 1,289 Liked 1,428 Times in 296 Posts	Re: The 2013 Race Season...... I don't know about that Ken, but we are trying our best to go back to see our Cajun buddies at No Problem for the Cajun Sportsnationals! It is worth the trip! Probably only race I gain weight at! I blame Dave "CrowDad" Crouchet! LOL! __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

01-09-2013, 11:05 PM	#3
Bernie Cunningham Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 560 Likes: 45 Liked 52 Times in 17 Posts	Re: The 2013 Race Season...... Ken, All ya really need to do is get out of the snow! Get outside and do stuff. Blue sky's daily are an amazing sight every day. LOL __________________ Bernie Cunningham 7053 STK

01-09-2013, 11:27 PM	#4
Dave Casey VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampden, MA Posts: 1,201 Likes: 233 Liked 774 Times in 164 Posts	Re: The 2013 Race Season...... I am certainly looking forward to the season, but I will be staying in the Northeast. Would love to go back to No Problem, but not this year. I really believe that the fields will be the same size as last year or smaller. I intend to support the ASRA and NHRA D1 in 2013, may only go to 1 national event. No new cars for me, upgrades on the two I own now. It is always great to see new cars, but to me new racers, or racers that are back at it, really are the best part of a season for me. __________________ Dave Casey 1330 STK

01-10-2013, 11:24 AM	#6
ALMACK VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 1,937 Likes: 131 Liked 369 Times in 127 Posts	Re: The 2013 Race Season...... For me this year will be exciting. I made my first race in IHRA Stock last year and this year I will be entering my first race in NHRA Stock @ Bowling Green. (and possibly later in the year in NHRA Super Stock) Only took 30 years, so I'm a little late to the party. __________________ Alan Mackin Stock 3777/ SS 3377 P/SA & SS/PA Fox Thunderbird I/PS '95 Mustang GT

01-10-2013, 12:25 PM	#7
Mike Carr VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Enon Valley PA Posts: 1,650 Likes: 234 Liked 83 Times in 37 Posts	Re: The 2013 Race Season...... I'm working on our 2013 S/SS Association schedule now. For what will be the last season ever for it, if things don't improve. __________________ Mike Carr, Tri-State S/SS Association President Looking for 2015 S/SS Race Sponsors Contact me if interested buffdaddy_1302@hotmail.com (724) 510-5912

01-11-2013, 01:13 PM	#8
doglover44 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Carlisle OH Posts: 1,386 Likes: 4 Liked 489 Times in 227 Posts	Re: The 2013 Race Season...... Only took 30 years, so I'm a little late to the party. never too late for the S/SS party ! __________________ Jake Biermann

01-10-2013, 06:06 PM	#10
Todd Hoven Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The 2013 Race Season...... Working on my Firebird right now. I bought some new parts, got all the stuff to have 2 engines ready to go. detailing the engine compartment, and rewiring the car. I'm planning to have Kenny Richard recarpet the interior as well. I missed all of last year, do to my September wedding and all the planning and saving before. I hope to race most of the Division one schedule, ECSSA races, and Maybe Indy as well. Also plan to run the Wednesday night gamblers at Etown with my friends to practice. Tough to buy a new car, race it, have problems, and put it away for the year. I'm chopming at the bit, I cant wait untill April...