10 years ago today--U.S. Class Nationals - Page 4

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.

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!

Mike Graham · 07-21-2011, 02:49 PM

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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

JeremyDuncan · 07-21-2011, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Teuton

Nitro, how you figured out the field on about 4 sheets. I guess that's why I sell used cars, and you are the stat man. Thanks to everyone. Too many stories, not enough beer to tell them all. How about another race? Then we can tell all the stories. I got too many that I can remember, and when the memory trip hits, I got some more.

It wasn't just Joe!

Nitro and me did the ladder all by hand took several hours to do. He took one side and I did the other side. I rember the IHRA officials wanted to just do random pairing first round and then ladder. Nitro Joe, Alex, and Myself told'em no way! Not at the U.S. Class Nationals at least.

Nitro Joe Jackson · 07-21-2011, 04:43 PM

Jeremy was the brains behind that, trust me, we wanted to make sure everybody was paired. What a great event, but his weekend at Columbus seems to be as hot.

Greg Hill · 07-21-2011, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitro Joe Jackson

Jeremy was the brains behind that, trust me, we wanted to make sure everybody was paired. What a great event, but his weekend at Columbus seems to be as hot.

Joe, I was 10 years younger then and the heat didn't seem quite as bad.

Bret Kepner · 07-21-2011, 06:02 PM

I had a kidney stone that weekend, (and was less than friendly to several folks) , but I still consider it a great event.

Barnstorm · 07-21-2011, 08:10 PM

Best fun..we didn't have a car together. Never forget the [just around the corner] 3 mile golf cart ride to Teuton's country club well after dark...and BACK! Bill Brewbaker..Lynn Balek..Rick Johnson

Adger Smith · 07-21-2011, 08:26 PM

Now I can finally forgive you, Bret! :~) LOL!

07-21-2011, 12:08 PM	#31
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	#32
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	#33
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

07-21-2011, 04:43 PM	#36
Nitro Joe Jackson VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Loudonville, Ohio or where ever the Nitro Lounge is parked Posts: 2,293 Likes: 57 Liked 67 Times in 19 Posts	Re: 10 years ago today--U.S. Class Nationals Jeremy was the brains behind that, trust me, we wanted to make sure everybody was paired. What a great event, but his weekend at Columbus seems to be as hot. __________________ Nitro Joe Jackson STK 3431 nitrojoe@neo.rr.com

07-21-2011, 06:02 PM	#38
Bret Kepner Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Saint Louis, Missouri, USA Posts: 418 Likes: 1 Liked 11 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 10 years ago today--U.S. Class Nationals I had a kidney stone that weekend, (and was less than friendly to several folks) , but I still consider it a great event. __________________ Bret Kepner BRETKEPNER@Prodigy.net Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

07-21-2011, 08:10 PM	#39
Barnstorm Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 186 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 10 years ago today--U.S. Class Nationals Best fun..we didn't have a car together. Never forget the [just around the corner] 3 mile golf cart ride to Teuton's country club well after dark...and BACK! Bill Brewbaker..Lynn Balek..Rick Johnson

07-21-2011, 08:26 PM	#40
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: 10 years ago today--U.S. Class Nationals Now I can finally forgive you, Bret! :~) LOL! __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)