"Live From" Englishtown, NJ Summernationals

[stock1080]

Ken, on with the show. great reporting as always. and the pictures are great. Good luck to all, wish I could be there. tks

[Stan G]

Generally speaking I don't usually get in on these conversations. I've been racing in Stock for a long time including two cars for the last 3-4 years and have maintained a grade point of 5 or higher until the last 3 years due to personal reasons. I've been trying to race National events last year and this year to no avail because of my GP. Then I see they have snowmobiles, bracket racers,275 racers etc. What right do they have over me? I will be going to more div. races to get my GP up but in the mean time I must watch guys with no GP get in.

[Ed Fernandez]

Originally Posted by Lenny5160

Rants such as this from the S/SS contingent are sure to make these bracket racers want to jump in that pool!

I highly doubt that the quotas were impacted by these 8 cars being allowed to run. The exhibition may not draw fans into bracket racing, but it may draw more bracket racers into the points program hoping to make this 8 car field. Maybe these 8 racers enjoy themselves at the event and decide they might want to give S/SS a try.

It seems harmless, taking little time and space, and to call it a slap in the face to your class(es) seems like a very pompous take on it.

Sure, maybe they can let a #*it load of them in to qualify for an 8 car field, just cut the S/SS quotas down to squeeze them in.

[Billy Pires]

How much did the ET guys pay to enter? I understand they raced their way in to this thing, but they had to pay something.

[Rod Greene]

I would think that ET racers would more likely jump into s/street, s/gas, or s/comp because of the electronics involved ie delay boxes, throttle stops etc. Stock and Super/Stock you have to make the car go fast not slow it down.

[TBR151J]

Personally, I think they should allow the Pro ET guys to double enter in their class and Pro Stock to fill out the field...HAHAHA

[7423]

Eight Pro ET cars?? That would be 8 bottom bulb, footbrake, no electronics race cars. Here's a thought. When stock gets to 8 cars, bring in the 8 bracket cars, pair them up and race for the Wally.

I am sure the E-town staff made a deal with Wally World to showcase their best of the best racers who run their bracket program. NHRA throws the track a bone and 8 locals play on Sundays big stage. Sounds like a win win for all involved.

[Pistol Pete]

I started a New Thread on this topic:
It's called: Bracket Racing vs Stock/SS Racing.

Instead of hijacking "Ken's Live From Englishtown Thread."

Thanks Everyone.

[Tim H]

Great pics,love seeing the odd race car at a natl event being transported on an open trailer.

[nj02z]

Originally Posted by Billy Pires

How much did the ET guys pay to enter? I understand they raced their way in to this thing, but they had to pay something.

My wife raced in this last year. It was "Street" class though. We payed nothing and had two tickets for the complete event Thursday thru Sunday.