Aarron Koppien Memorial event at Oahe

Curt Rees · 09-22-2010, 04:04 PM

There is $2250 committed to the Aaron Koppien Memorial race on Saturday. This is in addition to any entry fees, so the more cars, the more money will be paid out

Just a reminder, with the tragic event involving Jon Christensen on every one's minds, there will be one time trial Sunday morning before the ladder is set for the NHRA D 5 National Open S/SS combo. If you will not be able to attend on Saturday, you will have the opportunity to race on Sunday if you choose to come. We also have $1400 in sponsorship money for this race that is in addition to the NHRA purse. Time trials will start at 10 AM both Saturday and Sunday with eliminations at 2 PM.

I know Jon will be with all of us in spirit. Rest, my friend!

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J DeForrest · 09-23-2010, 12:42 AM

Would like to go, but we need to work. I would say I cannot remember the last time we have felt more welcome at any track. I also remember we were pitted next to Jon last year. Always a smile, and happy to be racing. That I will not forget, just like Aaron's. Hopefully the weather will co-operate and the event will be a good one.

Jason

Curt Rees · 09-23-2010, 08:53 PM

The weather looks good! It rained today, Thursday, but we have a NW wind now which will dry things out in a hurry. 70's for Saturday and Sunday, light breeze and sunny both days.

Rigs are already coming into the track, even on Thursday! Gates are open 24 hours, so a lot of racers will be in on Friday.

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Curt Rees · 09-25-2010, 11:39 PM

Doug Engels, GT/GA, winner, $1800. Rick Ryan, SS/NA, runner up, $700. John Hladky, G/S and Curt Heib, E/SA, semis. Rick Ryan was low qualifier.

31 cars qualified for the event. A total of $3800 was paid out. The weather was great!

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mcink · 09-26-2010, 04:12 PM

Doug Engels

Rick Ryan

"Trophy/Cash Time"

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jasondearduff · 09-27-2010, 09:58 AM

good work doug. what about the vette. you got to quit driving that ugly obsolete oldsmobile

lindy400 · 09-28-2010, 10:23 PM

Big congrats Doug. By the way Jason the olds looks @ runs great. Also congrats to Rick. Hope to see some of you at Kearney. T. Lindeman

09-22-2010, 04:04 PM	#1
Curt Rees Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ft. Pierre, SD Posts: 355 Likes: 405 Liked 236 Times in 49 Posts	Re: Aarron Koppien Memorial event at Oahe There is $2250 committed to the Aaron Koppien Memorial race on Saturday. This is in addition to any entry fees, so the more cars, the more money will be paid out Just a reminder, with the tragic event involving Jon Christensen on every one's minds, there will be one time trial Sunday morning before the ladder is set for the NHRA D 5 National Open S/SS combo. If you will not be able to attend on Saturday, you will have the opportunity to race on Sunday if you choose to come. We also have $1400 in sponsorship money for this race that is in addition to the NHRA purse. Time trials will start at 10 AM both Saturday and Sunday with eliminations at 2 PM. I know Jon will be with all of us in spirit. Rest, my friend! #5457 Curt Rees __________________ Curt Rees 5457 SS Last edited by Curt Rees; 09-22-2010 at 07:55 PM.

09-23-2010, 12:42 AM	#2
J DeForrest Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ramsey, MN Posts: 112 Likes: 95 Liked 73 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Aarron Koppien Memorial event at Oahe Would like to go, but we need to work. I would say I cannot remember the last time we have felt more welcome at any track. I also remember we were pitted next to Jon last year. Always a smile, and happy to be racing. That I will not forget, just like Aaron's. Hopefully the weather will co-operate and the event will be a good one. Jason __________________ superstock5150@gmail.com Last edited by J DeForrest; 09-23-2010 at 12:48 AM.

09-23-2010, 08:53 PM	#3
Curt Rees Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ft. Pierre, SD Posts: 355 Likes: 405 Liked 236 Times in 49 Posts	Re: Aarron Koppien Memorial event at Oahe The weather looks good! It rained today, Thursday, but we have a NW wind now which will dry things out in a hurry. 70's for Saturday and Sunday, light breeze and sunny both days. Rigs are already coming into the track, even on Thursday! Gates are open 24 hours, so a lot of racers will be in on Friday. #5457 Curt Rees __________________ Curt Rees 5457 SS

09-25-2010, 11:39 PM	#4
Curt Rees Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ft. Pierre, SD Posts: 355 Likes: 405 Liked 236 Times in 49 Posts	Re: Aarron Koppien Memorial event at Oahe Doug Engels, GT/GA, winner, $1800. Rick Ryan, SS/NA, runner up, $700. John Hladky, G/S and Curt Heib, E/SA, semis. Rick Ryan was low qualifier. 31 cars qualified for the event. A total of $3800 was paid out. The weather was great! #5457 Curt Rees __________________ Curt Rees 5457 SS

09-27-2010, 09:58 AM	#6
jasondearduff Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 30 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aarron Koppien Memorial event at Oahe good work doug. what about the vette. you got to quit driving that ugly obsolete oldsmobile

09-26-2010, 04:12 PM	#5
mcink Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: eastriver Posts: 460 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Aarron Koppien Memorial event at Oahe Doug Engels Rick Ryan "Trophy/Cash Time" www.tmcperformancephoto.com Last edited by mcink; 09-26-2010 at 11:02 PM.

09-28-2010, 10:23 PM	#7
lindy400 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aarron Koppien Memorial event at Oahe Big congrats Doug. By the way Jason the olds looks @ runs great. Also congrats to Rick. Hope to see some of you at Kearney. T. Lindeman