Carolina Class Racers Race#1 - Piedmont

Michael Beard · 02-29-2012, 07:14 PM

First CCRA race is this Sunday, March 4th at Piedmont Dragway. Go to the CCRA forum here on ClassRacer for more information.
http://classracer.com/classforum/forumdisplay.php?f=33

Special thanks to Scott Tilley and Tabitha Draughon for their proactive work in obtaining sponsors for this great program this year.

I'll try to post "LIVE from..." the event on this thread.

Michael Beard · 03-04-2012, 02:56 PM

Great day here at Piedmont Dragwayfor the first CCRA event, sponsored by Ultimate Converter Concepts. Looks like a good field, I'd say at least 35+ cars. Defending champ Homer Carty is sporting some new paint, and I brought decals for a number of people. Got here early and we fixed some issues where the pinion angle had somehow moved dramatically in the car Scott Macy wrenched on it and reset the Caltracs... what a difference! Smoothest the car's ever felt, and already printin' tickets. Last qualifier called to the lanes now...

Michael Beard · 03-04-2012, 08:39 PM

Sorry for the lack of updates during the day. Things went through really smooth and fast today. Had a great start to the day, reeling off three 6.67's in a row, the last one dead-on 2 to take the dash for cash, then managed to hold off a tough crowd for the win. 35 cars made first round on the blustery high 40's, no-barometer day. Barely edged Brandon Peterson by .002 in the quarterfinals. Stacey Ridings trailered Mike Longhaney to advance to the semis, and defending series champ Homer Carty showed off his driving skills (and new paint job!) with a .000, dead-on 1 on the bye. In the semis, Ridings went red to Homer, who laid down another impressive run, .009, dead-on 7, and I held the semi bye. In the finals, Homer wrecked the tree yet again with a .004 light, but fell off-pace just enough for the Duck Tape Volare to squeak by for the win.

35 cars: winner's payout was almost $1600, and over $680 to the runner up, plus further payback, bonus programs etc. These deals are 100% payback, so more cars meanes even MORE money. Great program. Thanks once again to Scott and Tabitha, all the series sponsors, and all the folks who have helped me along the way too: Sloan Engines, Southland Speed, Calvert/Moneymaker Racing, Mickey Thompson, CAM2 oil, and Macy Motorsports just to name a few.

dlee · 03-04-2012, 08:40 PM

Anyone have results from CCRA @ Piedmont?

HR9121 · 03-04-2012, 08:44 PM

Nice job Michael congrats on the win.

joe huestis · 03-04-2012, 09:50 PM

Congrats Mike. Had a great time today. it was great to see everyone. Quite blustery though !

danny waters sr · 03-04-2012, 10:04 PM

congrats mike

Lee Zane · 03-04-2012, 10:12 PM

Great job Mike , looked like a great payout. Just wondering what the entry was for the race.? Just looking for ideas.

Lee

Lew Silverman · 03-04-2012, 10:27 PM

Good Job, Michael! Impressive start to the season!

Lew

sterling simmons jr · 03-04-2012, 10:28 PM

Congrats to Mike and Homer and to all that came out. I have pictures but can't get them to down load from my phone need help on that. I had a great time see you next time 35 not too bad.

03-04-2012, 02:56 PM	#2
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Carolina Class Racers Race#1 - Piedmont Great day here at Piedmont Dragwayfor the first CCRA event, sponsored by Ultimate Converter Concepts. Looks like a good field, I'd say at least 35+ cars. Defending champ Homer Carty is sporting some new paint, and I brought decals for a number of people. Got here early and we fixed some issues where the pinion angle had somehow moved dramatically in the car Scott Macy wrenched on it and reset the Caltracs... what a difference! Smoothest the car's ever felt, and already printin' tickets. Last qualifier called to the lanes now... __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

03-04-2012, 08:39 PM	#3
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Carolina Class Racers Race#1 - Piedmont Sorry for the lack of updates during the day. Things went through really smooth and fast today. Had a great start to the day, reeling off three 6.67's in a row, the last one dead-on 2 to take the dash for cash, then managed to hold off a tough crowd for the win. 35 cars made first round on the blustery high 40's, no-barometer day. Barely edged Brandon Peterson by .002 in the quarterfinals. Stacey Ridings trailered Mike Longhaney to advance to the semis, and defending series champ Homer Carty showed off his driving skills (and new paint job!) with a .000, dead-on 1 on the bye. In the semis, Ridings went red to Homer, who laid down another impressive run, .009, dead-on 7, and I held the semi bye. In the finals, Homer wrecked the tree yet again with a .004 light, but fell off-pace just enough for the Duck Tape Volare to squeak by for the win. 35 cars: winner's payout was almost $1600, and over $680 to the runner up, plus further payback, bonus programs etc. These deals are 100% payback, so more cars meanes even MORE money. Great program. Thanks once again to Scott and Tabitha, all the series sponsors, and all the folks who have helped me along the way too: Sloan Engines, Southland Speed, Calvert/Moneymaker Racing, Mickey Thompson, CAM2 oil, and Macy Motorsports just to name a few. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

03-04-2012, 08:40 PM	#4
dlee Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 30 Likes: 5 Liked 9 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Carolina Class Racers Race#1 - Piedmont Anyone have results from CCRA @ Piedmont?

03-04-2012, 08:44 PM	#5
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,467 Likes: 146 Liked 3,363 Times in 731 Posts	Re: Carolina Class Racers Race#1 - Piedmont Nice job Michael congrats on the win. __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA. SS/JA

03-04-2012, 09:50 PM	#6
joe huestis Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Youngsville, N.C. Posts: 623 Likes: 280 Liked 409 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Carolina Class Racers Race#1 - Piedmont Congrats Mike. Had a great time today. it was great to see everyone. Quite blustery though ! __________________ Joe Huestis "Annie's Song" Racing U/SA 2724 Youngsville, NC

02-29-2012, 07:14 PM	#1
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Carolina Class Racers Race#1 - Piedmont First CCRA race is this Sunday, March 4th at Piedmont Dragway. Go to the CCRA forum here on ClassRacer for more information. http://classracer.com/classforum/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Special thanks to Scott Tilley and Tabitha Draughon for their proactive work in obtaining sponsors for this great program this year. I'll try to post "LIVE from..." the event on this thread. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

03-04-2012, 10:04 PM	#7
danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Carolina Class Racers Race#1 - Piedmont congrats mike __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340"

03-04-2012, 10:12 PM	#8
Lee Zane Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 67 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Carolina Class Racers Race#1 - Piedmont Great job Mike , looked like a great payout. Just wondering what the entry was for the race.? Just looking for ideas. Lee

03-04-2012, 10:27 PM	#9
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Carolina Class Racers Race#1 - Piedmont Good Job, Michael! Impressive start to the season! Lew __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

03-04-2012, 10:28 PM	#10
sterling simmons jr Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chesterfield,Va. Posts: 380 Likes: 243 Liked 138 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Carolina Class Racers Race#1 - Piedmont Congrats to Mike and Homer and to all that came out. I have pictures but can't get them to down load from my phone need help on that. I had a great time see you next time 35 not too bad. __________________ Sterling Simmons jr 1131 STK