2021 .90 Nationals and Top Shootout

[BKSG1198]

Just to give everyone a heads up, we’re very close to announcing a date for the 2021 .90 Nationals and Top Shootout. We’re just waiting for the NHRA Lucas Oil Schedule to become official in the next few weeks but, feel confident this event will be on an off weekend for D1 racers...not sure about the other Divisions. The event will once again be hosted at Maple Grove Raceway and expand to 3 days (Fri - Sun) with 3 different races each day. It will once again feature Super Comp, Super Gas, Super Street, Top Sportsman and Top Dragster. Details will be announced very shortly...so stay tuned!!

The initial plan is:
Friday
1 or 2 Qualifiers and High Roller Race for .90 and a Quick 16 for Top & Top

Saturday
1 Qualifier and a regular race for .90 and a Top vs Top race like we did this year

Racers BBQ, Live Band and Cornhole Tournament at Night

Sunday
1 Qualifier and the .90 Nationals & Top Shootout and adding in a Separate Consolation Race (Not a Buyback) to the race for those who lose early.

[Charlie Yannetti]

Anxiously awaiting the date.. I'M IN!!!!!

[BKSG1198]

Good Afternoon Everyone, a few weeks back I announced that the .90 Nationals & Top Shootout would make a return for the 2021 season. We're proud to announce the date for that event will now be on August 27th to 29th once again at Maple Grove Raceway. I know some of you will say but, this is on top of the normally scheduled Bowling Green D3 Race or the Spring Flings in Columbus but, the unfortunate part is we have so many other events now piled on to each and every weekend that finding a weekend that doesn't interfere with something else is pretty much impossible anymore and also hoping the track is not already packed with stuff as other promoters are looking for new venues to host event.

The event will feature Super Comp, Super Gas, Super Street, Top Sportsman & Top Dragster. On Saturday Night the 28th, we will host a Racers BBQ, Cornhole /Beanbag Tournament, Practice Tree Race and a Live Band for all racers and family to enjoy once racing is complete or as we get later into the day.

The plan right now would be to host a mini race at $100 entry on Friday the 27th (1 time run), the 28th would be a $120 entry each class (2 time runs) and do a high-roller event like we did this past year and then Sunday would be the main .90 Nationals and Top Shootout with a consolation event (separate event) for those who lose 1st round. Entry for that would be $200 for .90 and $250 for Top & Top just like this year was and the consolation race would be separate cost ($75). Top and Top would be 48 Car fields and those who want to double entry may do so. Payouts will increase from the 2020 event significantly and we're looking for sponsors who would like to throw a little extra into the pot towards the winners / runner-ups and round winners. So if you know of someone that wants to join a great event get in touch with me.

Top Sportsman & Dragster payouts for main event:
24 cars - $2,200 win / $850 rup
32 cars - $3,000 win / $1,000 rup
40 cars - $3,600 win / $1,200 rup
48 cars - $4,500 win / 1,300 rup

.90 Cars Payout for main events:
32 Cars - $2,300 win /$750 rup
50 Cars - $4,000 win / $1,000 rup
60 cars - $5,000 win / $1,250 rup
70 cars - $6,000 win / $1,400 rup
80 cars - $7,000 win / $1,500 rup

[BKSG1198]

Ok Boys and Girls,
Since I'm waiting on dates to finalized the MA .90 Schedule, I've been tinkering with stuff for this event. So Here is the preliminary schedule and payouts that I have for this event on August 27th to 29th. If you have any comments or ideas for this event, please comment below. Also if you have any sponsors that you’d like to get involved with this event throw them my way, you can sponsor a class, the event, whatever you’d like to do. I know Indy is the weekend after and it looks like it will return to it’s normal Wednesday start which in turn means the people going have to be there a week before the gates open and still be parked 3 miles from the staging lanes....smh. So here is what I came up with, let me know your thoughts.

Thursday – August 26th, 2021 – Possible Parking and Test & Tune (Still have to run this by Maple Grove to see if they would be interested).

Friday – August 27th, 2021
Gates Open: 7:30 - 8 am
Time Run #1 – 9:30am (SST, SC, SG, TD, TS)
Opening Event 1st round – 12:00pm (SST, SC, SG, TD, TS)
$100 entry for all classes and they will all run separate.
20 Cars – W - $1,000 / RU - $500 – Semis $170
31 Cars – W - $1,500 / RU - $675 – Semis $200 x 2 racers
40 Cars – W - $2,000 / RU - $750 – Semis $275 x 1 racers
50 Cars – W - $2,500 / RU - $900 – Semi’s $215 x 2 racers
We will start payback at Round 3

Saturday – August 28th, 2021
Gates Open: 7:30 - 8 am
Time Run #1 – 9:00am (SST, SC, SG, TD, TS)
Time Run #2 – 12:00pm (SST, SC, SG, TD, TS)
High Roller Race 1st round – 2:00pm (SST, SC, SG, TD, TS)
$120 entry for all classes - .90 will all run separate. Top Dragster & Sportsman will be a combo.
16 Cars – W - $1,200 / RU - $400 – Semis $120 x 2 racers
24 Cars – W - $1,700 / RU - $700 – Semis $250 x 1 racer
32 Cars – W - $2,400 / RU - $800 – Semis $200 x 2 racers
40 Cars – W - $3,000 / RU - $1,000 – Semi’s $350 x 1 racers
48 Cars – W - $3,500 / RU - $1,400 – Semis $400 x 1 racer
56 Cars – W - $4,000 / RU - $1,500 – Semis $300 x 2 racers
64 Cars – W - $4,500 / RU - $2,000 – Semi’s $350 x 2 racers
Remember this is a high roller race so we only payback to the semi’s and the Top is based heavy.

Saturday Night once racing is completed, hopefully around 7pm
Racers BBQ, Live Band, Practice Tree Race, Cornhole/Beanbag Tournament in Pavilion

Sunday – August 29th, 2021
Gates Open: 7:30 - 8 am
Time Run #1 – 9:00am (SST, SC, SG, TD, TS)
Top Sportsman & Dragster – the Qualifiers from Saturday and the 1 from Sunday will count towards ladder pairings.
.90 Nationals & Top Shootout 1st round – 12:00pm (SST, SC, SG, TD, TS)
.90 Cars – Super Comp, Super Gas, Super Street
$200 entry for all classes
32 Cars – W - $2,300 / RU - $750 – Semis $425 x 2 racers
40 Cars – W - $3,100 / RU - $1,000 – Semis $500 x 1 racer
48 Cars – W - $3,800 / RU - $1,000 – Semis $500 x 1 racer
60 Cars – W - $5,000 / RU - $1,250 – Semi’s $450 x 2 racers
70 Cars – W - $6,000 / RU - $1,300 – Semis $500 x 1 racer
75 Cars – W - $6,500 / RU - $1,350 – Semis $525 x 1 racers
80 Cars – W - $7,000 / RU - $1,500 – Semi’s $550 x 1 racers
We will begin paying back at Round 3

Top Sportsman & Dragster
$250 entry for all classes – 48 car qualified field
16 Cars – W - $1,600 / RU - $550 – Semis $300 x 2 racers
24 Cars – W - $2,200 / RU - $850 – Semis $500 x 1 racer
32 Cars – W - $3,000 / RU - $1,000 – Semis $550 x 1 racer
40 Cars – W - $3,600 / RU - $1,200 – Semi’s $600 x 1 racer
48 Cars – W - $4,500 / RU - $1,300 – Semis $600 x 1 racer

We will begin paying back 2nd round at least $100
Sunday Only – Consolation race (A lot of you asked for this after hearing that it kind of sucks losing 1st round so early on Sunday). This would be separate from the regular event; you would not be placed back into the regular .90 race, this would happen after 1st or 2nd round depending on interest and counts. Want to make sure we finish before curfew at 7 or 8pm.
For all classes – Top & Top up to you if you want to participate
$75 entry
16 Cars – W - $500 / RU - $250 – Semis $100 x 2 racers
24 Cars – W - $850 / RU - $400 – Semis $200 x 1 racer
32 Cars – W - $1,050 / RU - $500 – Semis $200 x 2 racers
40 Cars – W - $1,400 / RU - $600 – Semi’s $300 x 1 racers / 3rd round $100 x 2
48 Cars – W - $1,600 / RU - $700 – Semis $200 x 2 racers / 3rd round $100 x 3

With this format it will allow anyone who wants to enter all three races, 2 events or just the big $$$ one as you'll get a shot at the tree each day, that was one of the biggest complaints I heard from Sunday at last years race because we started 1st round at 9am and for some they were eliminated by 9:15am, also adding a consolation race for those who lost early.

[BKSG1198]

Well, I’m proud to announce our first sponsor for the .90 Nationals and Top Shootout. Jerry Holcomb and his company J.A. Pest Control Services is back and will offer up $250 to the Best Winning Package over the three .90 classes. So the driver with the BWP between Super Comp, Gas & Street will take home a cool $250. Thanks to Jerry and J.A. pest control services for jumping on board as the FIRST sponsor for this great event!!

[BKSG1198]

Detailed run schedule:

Friday, August 27th, 2021

Gates Open - 7:30am
Tech: 8am till 3pm - will re-open for Fast Friday incase you get there later
Parking from 7:30am till 10pm (Gates will close at 10pm)
Track operated Test & Tune - 9am to 3:30pm ($55.00) (Open to anyone not entered in the Races on Friday...If you get eliminated in one of the races and want to make time runs you may do so after for the $55.00)
10am till 4pm - .90 Race and Top Combo Race starting at 10am (1 time runs - cannot be entered into Test & Tune also) $100 entry, payout based on car counts.
Fast Friday Night Test & Tune - Gates open at 4:30 - Racing starts at 5:30pm till 9:30pm (Gates close at 10pm sharp)

Saturday, August 28th, 2021
Gates Open - 7:30am
Tech: 8am till 3pm
High Roller .90 Race ($120) & Race # 4 of Top Challenge Series ($150) starting at 9:30am with 2 time runs (SST, SC, SG, TD, TS) - Run to completion around 6pm.
Racers BBQ will start at 6:30pm
Band will go on at 7:30 till 10:30pm
Cornhole, Practice Tree and Movie Night for the Kids going throughout the night.

Sunday, August 29th, 2021
Gates Open - 7:30am
Tech: 8am till 11am
.90 Nationals ($200) and Race # 5 of Top Challenge Series ($250) starting at 9:30am with 1 time runs (SST, SC, SG, TD, TS) - Run to completion around 5pm.
Time permitting - Consolation Race ($75) after 1st round for just the .90 Cars who have lost 1st round, cannot enter both if your still in competition.

[BKSG1198]

Attention in the Pits: To all my .90 guys and girls!!! We have 500 more reasons you need to be at this event in 2021!! POR 15 is stepping up to the plate once again to give away an additional $500 to each .90 class in 2021. So you win the Main Event on Sunday, you will get a $500 bonus from Jason And POR15. A big thanks to Jason and POR 15 for the added bonus for this event!! Make sure you go over and check out their website for the products they offer!

https://www.por15.com

[BKSG1198]

Quick update for Friday, August 27th, 2021.

Unfortunately, we got word that the Frank Hawley Drag Racing School will be at the track from August 23rd to 27th. The school will be taking up the track till about 4pm on the 27th. We will now move the T&T and race to evening beginning 4:30 to 9pm. Gates will still be open in the AM to park and get through tech just the T&T and first event will move to around 4:30 and will only be for the Top Cars and .90 Cars. With it being August and temps still in the 80’s and the sun not setting till around 8pm, we should be able to get everything completed in time and in a safe manner.

[BKSG1198]

The 2nd Annual .90 Nationals and Top Shootout is proud to welcome Brodix Cylinder Heads on as a sponsor for this years event. Brodix will be giving away some free goodies along with 3 gift certificates to random racers throughout the weekend! Thanks Jen and team and Brodix!

[BKSG1198]

With the reschedule of the Maple Grove D1 race today to the weekend of the .90 Nationals we have moved this to Labor Day weekend (Sept 3rd to 5th). We know this event is on top of Indy but, what can you do, only so many weekends in a year to organize something. The good part is this is now the weekend before the Keystone Nationals so you will get some good data for that event. You will though have to go outside the gate and stack once Sunday is completed so NHRA can park you accordingly for the National event.