10 years ago today--U.S. Class Nationals

Mike Carr · 07-21-2011, 11:28 AM

We all owe Alex and Tony, Terry, Joe and everyone a great thanks.

http://www.dragracecentral.com/Serie...ilter=&Month=7

Scroll down to find the qualifying sheets and round-by-round results. If the link doesn't work, go to IHRA, archives 2001 and July.

J Russell · 07-21-2011, 12:08 PM

WOW! What a great time! Have to thank EVERYONE that was involved with that race! Tom and I had a blast and both made the quick 32 race (both runnered up first round too), but I didn't hear anyone mention how HOT it was.

Jeff Stout · 07-21-2011, 02:01 PM

Left Phx AZ to cooler weather and well it was the same temp in Byron. Went to Joliet the Tuesday before to test and I had to much gear to short of tire or not enough motor. It was RPM ing like crazy. Alex parked me Thursday and I asked if he needed help and he was tired but had everything under control. I knew I couldnt win class or any heads up but had the desire to make the trip and race on Sunday to win. Lost second round and stayed for awhile then headed west. Bret Kepner interviewed Kendra Weber and myself for Inside Drag Racing but I never knew if we were on the show. Alex gave me a hat for making the long trip. I still cherrish everything about the event.

Mike Graham · 07-21-2011, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Stout

Left Phx AZ to cooler weather and well it was the same temp in Byron. Went to Joliet the Tuesday before to test and I had to much gear to short of tire or not enough motor. It was RPM ing like crazy. Alex parked me Thursday and I asked if he needed help and he was tired but had everything under control. I knew I couldnt win class or any heads up but had the desire to make the trip and race on Sunday to win. Lost second round and stayed for awhile then headed west. Bret Kepner interviewed Kendra Weber and myself for Inside Drag Racing but I never knew if we were on the show. Alex gave me a hat for making the long trip. I still cherrish everything about the event.

You got a hat??????
I'm gunna complain

Dave Turner · 07-21-2011, 02:29 PM

I regret being a latecomer to class racing for many reasons, but one of those most prominent would be missing the Class Nationals. I remember absorbing the coverage of the event in a subseqent issue of SS&DI and planning my entry to Stock eliminator. My current car was purchased from Div. 2 competitor Scott Bailey, who made the long tow to Byron and "has the sticker to prove it". That decal will remain as testimony to what most would agree was a high water mark for our group......just hope to have a second chance!

07-21-2011, 11:28 AM	#1
Mike Carr VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Enon Valley PA Posts: 1,650 Likes: 234 Liked 83 Times in 37 Posts	Re: 10 years ago today--U.S. Class Nationals We all owe Alex and Tony, Terry, Joe and everyone a great thanks. http://www.dragracecentral.com/Serie...ilter=&Month=7 Scroll down to find the qualifying sheets and round-by-round results. If the link doesn't work, go to IHRA, archives 2001 and July. __________________ 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

07-21-2011, 12:08 PM	#2
J Russell Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 21 Likes: 2 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 10 years ago today--U.S. Class Nationals WOW! What a great time! Have to thank EVERYONE that was involved with that race! Tom and I had a blast and both made the quick 32 race (both runnered up first round too), but I didn't hear anyone mention how HOT it was.

07-21-2011, 02:01 PM	#3
Jeff Stout VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,486 Likes: 66 Liked 704 Times in 281 Posts	Re: 10 years ago today--U.S. Class Nationals Left Phx AZ to cooler weather and well it was the same temp in Byron. Went to Joliet the Tuesday before to test and I had to much gear to short of tire or not enough motor. It was RPM ing like crazy. Alex parked me Thursday and I asked if he needed help and he was tired but had everything under control. I knew I couldnt win class or any heads up but had the desire to make the trip and race on Sunday to win. Lost second round and stayed for awhile then headed west. Bret Kepner interviewed Kendra Weber and myself for Inside Drag Racing but I never knew if we were on the show. Alex gave me a hat for making the long trip. I still cherrish everything about the event.

07-21-2011, 02:29 PM	#5
Dave Turner VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Schomberg, ON, Canada Posts: 1,222 Likes: 1,606 Liked 364 Times in 138 Posts	Re: 10 years ago today--U.S. Class Nationals I regret being a latecomer to class racing for many reasons, but one of those most prominent would be missing the Class Nationals. I remember absorbing the coverage of the event in a subseqent issue of SS&DI and planning my entry to Stock eliminator. My current car was purchased from Div. 2 competitor Scott Bailey, who made the long tow to Byron and "has the sticker to prove it". That decal will remain as testimony to what most would agree was a high water mark for our group......just hope to have a second chance! __________________ Dave Turner SS/GT #1153

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