"Live From" Class Racer Nationals - Page 4

John W. 1711 · 08-02-2021, 10:27 AM

Great races! I had a blast! Some of the best people in racing, attended. Thanks to all the track personnel, track owner, Ken, the Fletcher family, Dave Ley, Russ, "Wild" Bill Holmes, the cook, the sponsors, and all the racers. The weather was nice, as well.

Angelo DiTocco · 08-02-2021, 10:47 AM

What he ^ (Joe DeMarzo) ^ said……. x 2 !
Super professional job by the promoters and staff hands down.
One can see how much they really enjoy what they do.
My compliments to all involved.
I also hope this is an event that stays around moving forward.

Eric Merryfield · 08-02-2021, 11:20 AM

A great event for sure, thanks to all that made it happen. It was extra nice to be able to leave the trailer after the divisional.

It was my wife's first time at Numidia, and everything about it and the event greatly impressed her.......she brought up the point of the year:

Why don't you guys just always race like this? IE Stock and Superstock only races.

She does have a point......Certainly from the spouse spectator standpoint, the lack of other classes, greatly improves the experience thats a no-brainer for me for these events!

Congrads to all the winners, and thanks again to all that made it happen, and the extra prizes that make it even more fun.

Eric

Ken Miele · 08-02-2021, 03:33 PM

Hey guys, I'm so glad you guys had a good time. I have few more photos, these are from Evan Smith... cool shots for sure.

I need to clear up something that I wrote on my final thoughts of the race. When I said I wish NHRA would treat us like the way we treat racers at the Class Racer Nationals, I should have been more specific. Its only the nationals that most of us have issues with. The Division are always more desirable. D1 is always a great place to race at and I would much rather run a divisional race than a national. The nationals have lost that special feeling for me. Its just not a fun place to race anymore. The divisionals on the other hand are fun... I have been to D1, D2, and D3 and they always welcome us and treat us like customers, and I'm sure all the division are like that. I wish I could say the same for the nationals.

Marty Knox · 08-02-2021, 03:59 PM

Are you going to post the qualification sheets and round results?
This way those of us who didn't attend can see what went on.

grncpe · 08-02-2021, 04:11 PM

Thanks again Ken! I had a great time! Stayed the week in between races, everyone involved were there for the same reason! To race & have fun! This was my first one, in a new car to boot, it sure won’t be the last! Thank you to everyone involved!

Lee Valentine · 08-02-2021, 05:33 PM

Great job by everyone involved,just for the life of me can't figure out why some didn't attend. Like to hear they're reasons. The only thing I think could make it better would be class eliminations and posted qualifying sheets. Don't know how it could be done without adding another day witch would drive promoters cost up significantly. To many let their egos cloud their thinking

Frank Castros · 08-02-2021, 05:51 PM

A freak'n Buick going 9.95 way over minimum weight, holy ****! That's some serious steam.

Frank Castros · 08-02-2021, 06:12 PM

Very nice work Evan!

Brian Oakes · 08-02-2021, 08:13 PM

Ken i say don't post nothing, Q or ladders people wants to know whats going on, THEN be there, support his race and maybe we can race for more money and you Wally chasers stay home, we don't need ya's, Thanks again great race.

08-02-2021, 10:27 AM	#31
John W. 1711 Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 221 Likes: 1,599 Liked 338 Times in 108 Posts	Re: "Live From" Class Racer Nationals Great races! I had a blast! Some of the best people in racing, attended. Thanks to all the track personnel, track owner, Ken, the Fletcher family, Dave Ley, Russ, "Wild" Bill Holmes, the cook, the sponsors, and all the racers. The weather was nice, as well.

08-02-2021, 10:47 AM	#32
Angelo DiTocco Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NY, NY Posts: 750 Likes: 175 Liked 189 Times in 48 Posts	Re: "Live From" Class Racer Nationals What he ^ (Joe DeMarzo) ^ said……. x 2 ! Super professional job by the promoters and staff hands down. One can see how much they really enjoy what they do. My compliments to all involved. I also hope this is an event that stays around moving forward. __________________ Angelo DiTocco '98 Firebird SS/HA '98 Firebird B/SA Last edited by Angelo DiTocco; 08-02-2021 at 10:51 AM.

08-02-2021, 11:20 AM	#33
Eric Merryfield Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 872 Likes: 1 Liked 502 Times in 130 Posts	Re: "Live From" Class Racer Nationals A great event for sure, thanks to all that made it happen. It was extra nice to be able to leave the trailer after the divisional. It was my wife's first time at Numidia, and everything about it and the event greatly impressed her.......she brought up the point of the year: Why don't you guys just always race like this? IE Stock and Superstock only races. She does have a point......Certainly from the spouse spectator standpoint, the lack of other classes, greatly improves the experience thats a no-brainer for me for these events! Congrads to all the winners, and thanks again to all that made it happen, and the extra prizes that make it even more fun. Eric __________________ Eric Merryfield 1883 STK

08-02-2021, 03:33 PM	#34
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,860 Likes: 456 Liked 16,540 Times in 1,521 Posts	Re: "Live From" Class Racer Nationals Hey guys, I'm so glad you guys had a good time. I have few more photos, these are from Evan Smith... cool shots for sure. I need to clear up something that I wrote on my final thoughts of the race. When I said I wish NHRA would treat us like the way we treat racers at the Class Racer Nationals, I should have been more specific. Its only the nationals that most of us have issues with. The Division are always more desirable. D1 is always a great place to race at and I would much rather run a divisional race than a national. The nationals have lost that special feeling for me. Its just not a fun place to race anymore. The divisionals on the other hand are fun... I have been to D1, D2, and D3 and they always welcome us and treat us like customers, and I'm sure all the division are like that. I wish I could say the same for the nationals. Attached Thumbnails

08-02-2021, 03:59 PM	#35
Marty Knox Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Freeland MI Posts: 179 Likes: 283 Liked 44 Times in 19 Posts	Re: "Live From" Class Racer Nationals Are you going to post the qualification sheets and round results? This way those of us who didn't attend can see what went on. __________________ Marty Knox 3071 STK

08-02-2021, 04:11 PM	#36
grncpe Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Md. Posts: 107 Likes: 11 Liked 44 Times in 10 Posts	Re: "Live From" Class Racer Nationals Thanks again Ken! I had a great time! Stayed the week in between races, everyone involved were there for the same reason! To race & have fun! This was my first one, in a new car to boot, it sure won’t be the last! Thank you to everyone involved! __________________ Tommy Baker SS/GA # 172 E/SA # 1272

08-02-2021, 05:33 PM	#37
Lee Valentine Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Brookfield, CT Posts: 708 Likes: 13 Liked 319 Times in 68 Posts	Re: "Live From" Class Racer Nationals Great job by everyone involved,just for the life of me can't figure out why some didn't attend. Like to hear they're reasons. The only thing I think could make it better would be class eliminations and posted qualifying sheets. Don't know how it could be done without adding another day witch would drive promoters cost up significantly. To many let their egos cloud their thinking __________________ Lee Valentine 1661 STK

08-02-2021, 05:51 PM	#38
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,960 Likes: 2,550 Liked 2,661 Times in 951 Posts	Re: "Live From" Class Racer Nationals A freak'n Buick going 9.95 way over minimum weight, holy ***! That's some serious steam. Last edited by Frank Castros; 08-02-2021 at 06:02 PM.*

08-02-2021, 06:12 PM	#39
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,960 Likes: 2,550 Liked 2,661 Times in 951 Posts	Re: "Live From" Class Racer Nationals Very nice work Evan!

08-02-2021, 08:13 PM	#40
Brian Oakes Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 570 Likes: 2 Liked 408 Times in 115 Posts	Re: "Live From" Class Racer Nationals Ken i say don't post nothing, Q or ladders people wants to know whats going on, THEN be there, support his race and maybe we can race for more money and you Wally chasers stay home, we don't need ya's, Thanks again great race.