Auto Meter Northern Class Nationals II

Michael Beard · 11-04-2014, 04:54 PM

As we discussed two years ago, there is no date that does not have conflicts, and there is no date that won't have multiple races in a row for someone. The August date is a one-time deal, due to Labor Day falling late this year and a tremendous amount of shuffling of dates on the schedule. August goes back to a four-weekend month in 2016, so we'll have to go through the scheduling process all over again. I apologize that the date cannot be perfect for everyone, however we have chosen it with having the largest number of our customers in mind. Brainerd is the only conflict. This will be a great opportunity to test for Indy under race conditions without worrying about AHFS.

As with this year, we will give you a great, super-fun race put on by racers, dedicated solely to Stock and Super Stock, with everything that you want in a race, from Class to Quick 32 to a Combo to separate $5K Eliminators for both Stock and Super Stock. We can't wait to do it all again!

Jeff Niceswanger · 11-04-2014, 05:48 PM

Hi Michael,
Is that the same weekend as Bowling Green? That would loose the entire Louisville Gang. There has to be at least 35 of those guys that always come to the Columbus races, But they will go to Bowling Green as it is a long standing tradition to go there and then pull out Monday morning and run on over to Indy and get in line. Its a big deal. Actually, its a big deal for many, many division 3 racers . I don't think there are many racers that I run with that DONT do it.....

Superfan1 · 11-04-2014, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Niceswanger

Hi Michael,
Is that the same weekend as Bowling Green?

No, Bowling Green is the weekend before Indy; this is 2 weekends before Indy which, as others have mentioned, is the same weekend as the Brainerd National Event.

Jeff Niceswanger · 11-04-2014, 06:07 PM

Deleted....I see it...

Michael Beard · 11-04-2014, 06:26 PM

Again, August is a 5-weekend month next year due to Labor Day falling late, so there is a hole in the schedule between Cecil County and Bowling Green for us to jump in.

Mike Taylor 3601 · 11-04-2014, 06:53 PM

I will do my best to make it again,had good time and look forward to it again
Mike Taylor 3601

MR DERBY CITY · 11-04-2014, 07:51 PM

Michael,with all due respect..that date has two strikes against it. HOT,HOT,HOT, and the Bowling Green and Indy swing.I know you received very little support from the D 1 crowd but it wouldn't surprise me if they (D 1) schedule a points meet on top of your date . Three weeks in a row for many of the racers that you can draw from isn't going to happen, especially as Charley Bob so eloquently pointed out....The Old Farts. M.J.

Dave Turner · 11-04-2014, 09:15 PM

Hey, are you aware that chocolate chips do not fare well in the sultry climate of late August......Mr. Beard??

Jeremy1374 · 11-04-2014, 09:46 PM

Last year was too cold, this year will be too hot. There's 2 many races in a row. It's too far. It's not far enough. Anything else anyone would like to add. If NHRA put 6 races in a 5 day period some of you would fall over yourselves trying to get them to take your money just to get dumped on. Yet someone (Michael & Anthony) put on a racers race and all anyone can do is bitch!!! If you weren't t last year you missed a great time!!! We WILL be there!!!! AGAIN!!!

ss wannabee · 11-05-2014, 10:30 AM

Mike...Thanks for "squeezing" this one in next year. Yes, I agree with the reasoning...
I'll try to "BE THERE!"

11-04-2014, 04:54 PM	#1
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Auto Meter Northern Class Nationals II As we discussed two years ago, there is no date that does not have conflicts, and there is no date that won't have multiple races in a row for someone. The August date is a one-time deal, due to Labor Day falling late this year and a tremendous amount of shuffling of dates on the schedule. August goes back to a four-weekend month in 2016, so we'll have to go through the scheduling process all over again. I apologize that the date cannot be perfect for everyone, however we have chosen it with having the largest number of our customers in mind. Brainerd is the only conflict. This will be a great opportunity to test for Indy under race conditions without worrying about AHFS. As with this year, we will give you a great, super-fun race put on by racers, dedicated solely to Stock and Super Stock, with everything that you want in a race, from Class to Quick 32 to a Combo to separate $5K Eliminators for both Stock and Super Stock. We can't wait to do it all again! __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

11-04-2014, 05:48 PM	#2
Jeff Niceswanger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 894 Likes: 685 Liked 1,032 Times in 368 Posts	Re: Auto Meter Northern Class Nationals II Hi Michael, Is that the same weekend as Bowling Green? That would loose the entire Louisville Gang. There has to be at least 35 of those guys that always come to the Columbus races, But they will go to Bowling Green as it is a long standing tradition to go there and then pull out Monday morning and run on over to Indy and get in line. Its a big deal. Actually, its a big deal for many, many division 3 racers . I don't think there are many racers that I run with that DONT do it..... __________________ Jeff Niceswanger 3740 SS Last edited by Jeff Niceswanger; 11-04-2014 at 05:56 PM.

11-04-2014, 06:07 PM	#4
Jeff Niceswanger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 894 Likes: 685 Liked 1,032 Times in 368 Posts	Re: Auto Meter Northern Class Nationals II Deleted....I see it... __________________ Jeff Niceswanger 3740 SS Last edited by Jeff Niceswanger; 11-04-2014 at 06:15 PM.

11-04-2014, 06:26 PM	#5
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Auto Meter Northern Class Nationals II Again, August is a 5-weekend month next year due to Labor Day falling late, so there is a hole in the schedule between Cecil County and Bowling Green for us to jump in. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

11-04-2014, 06:53 PM	#6
Mike Taylor 3601 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somerset,Ky Posts: 1,372 Likes: 354 Liked 307 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Auto Meter Northern Class Nationals II I will do my best to make it again,had good time and look forward to it again Mike Taylor 3601

11-04-2014, 07:51 PM	#7
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,640 Likes: 1,083 Liked 7,939 Times in 1,520 Posts	Re: Auto Meter Northern Class Nationals II Michael,with all due respect..that date has two strikes against it. HOT,HOT,HOT, and the Bowling Green and Indy swing.I know you received very little support from the D 1 crowd but it wouldn't surprise me if they (D 1) schedule a points meet on top of your date . Three weeks in a row for many of the racers that you can draw from isn't going to happen, especially as Charley Bob so eloquently pointed out....The Old Farts. M.J.

11-04-2014, 09:15 PM	#8
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: Auto Meter Northern Class Nationals II Hey, are you aware that chocolate chips do not fare well in the sultry climate of late August......Mr. Beard?? __________________ Dave Turner SS/GT #1153

11-04-2014, 09:46 PM	#9
Jeremy1374 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 136 Likes: 206 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Auto Meter Northern Class Nationals II Last year was too cold, this year will be too hot. There's 2 many races in a row. It's too far. It's not far enough. Anything else anyone would like to add. If NHRA put 6 races in a 5 day period some of you would fall over yourselves trying to get them to take your money just to get dumped on. Yet someone (Michael & Anthony) put on a racers race and all anyone can do is bitch!!! If you weren't t last year you missed a great time!!! We WILL be there!!!! AGAIN!!! __________________ Jeremy Erny

11-05-2014, 10:30 AM	#10
ss wannabee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 663 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Auto Meter Northern Class Nationals II Mike...Thanks for "squeezing" this one in next year. Yes, I agree with the reasoning... I'll try to "BE THERE!"