2009 A Stick Challenge at Indy

james schaechter · 07-18-2009, 06:52 AM

Racers, I am gauging interest for another A stick Challenge for Indy. Last year, there was tremendous grass roots support for this. It showed appreciation for what I think are some of the coolest cars in the Stock Class. Info that would be helpful to help me determine if I should pursue it again this year:

1) Who's coming in A stick?

2) Who is interested in kicking in $$, product, a ham sandwich, whatever.

3) Specialty incentives? My thought was..just to stir the pot in a friendly way is to try to get some prizes specifically for anyone that pushes an A stick Blown Mustang over 1.15 at Indy. (that is if any show up?)

I really appreciate the support that ws given by all last year and it was fun for sure. It takes a bit of effort on my part, but I don't mind if we can get some grass roots support. Last yeat Brett McFarland triumphed over the Killer Atkin's Shelby from out East! We had some great cars compete and had some fun. Brett got some prize money and product that I am sure he appreciated and I had some T shirts made up for fun too.

I figure if we are waaiting for NHRA to play this up, it won't happen. Since I will be doing the coordinating, I pick the class that I like the most, so there you go.

Please let me know if you are interested in supporting this idea for 2009! You can also e mail me at jimschaechter@earthlink.net.

Thanks Racers! Jim.

X-TECH MAN · 07-18-2009, 06:57 AM

Maybe another class this year?

Larry Hill · 07-18-2009, 07:05 AM

Just like last year I will award "A Bottle of Kentucky's Finest" to help the winner reflect on the day events

Kenny Wigington · 07-18-2009, 07:37 AM

Larry, will that be Kentucky Clear ?

I think that would be a heck of a runoff, watching A/S having that ! Not much cooler than watching the stick cars give it hell !

james schaechter · 07-18-2009, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

Maybe another class this year?

Possible. That is why I m gauging interest. We gotta have some cars to make it happen. One thing for sure, It will be a stick class.

If I was a Blown Mustang racer and had money, and no sack, I would just go to AA/S since no other factor is soft enough to compete there that I have seen. That being said, I would hope that the Ford guys that have these cars would not simply dump in a museum or on ebay, but take them out for the BIG GO and get entered early so the rest of the mere mortals that wish to take em on have time to plumb their NOs..

Ok, that could rile a few people up

X-TECH MAN · 07-18-2009, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by james schaechter

Possible. That is why I m gauging interest. We gotta have some cars to make it happen. One thing for sure, It will be a stick class.

If I was a Blown Mustang racer and had money, and no sack, I would just go to AA/S since no other factor is soft enough to compete there that I have seen. That being said, I would hope that the Ford guys that have these cars would not simply dump in a museum or on ebay, but take them out for the BIG GO and get entered early so the rest of the mere mortals that wish to take em on have time to plumb their NOs..

Ok, that could rile a few people up

Me thinks that if the other mere mortals have enough heads up notice of what class the BLOWN-TANGS are entering that they will either 1 jump to AA or B depending on the car to escape the pounding or 2 stay home as I dont think there is enough nitrous avaliable to help.....lol.

Ed Fernandez · 07-18-2009, 11:40 AM

Me thinks that if the other mere mortals have enough heads up notice of what class the BLOWN-TANGS are entering that they will either 1 jump to AA or B depending on the car to escape the pounding or 2 stay home as I dont think there is enough nitrous avaliable to help.....l

Does it really matter since they're taking the quickest 128 cars anyway?

TOSTO RACING · 07-18-2009, 12:39 PM

Would be very cool to watch I'm thinking about taking my car to Indy this year it would be my first time racing there. I'm just not sure I can be fast enough yet,but it would definatley be fun to participate and give it a try.

If you put another stick class together whatever it may be if I can join count me in.

Hey james how come no one tries to put together Top/Stk for Indy?

dwydendorf · 07-19-2009, 07:14 AM

The problem with most of the guys that own original 2008 Cobra Jets are that they either don't have the points meet credits to get into Indy with or the cars are not modified with a race trans and clutch and a full cage to run faster than 9.99. The only car running with a stick to date capable of running with the fast cars is the Ronzello/Wright Cobra Jet and you will have to wait for Indy to see what class they run. I think Brett Hajek put an Automatic in the stick car that wasn't retired and the Calvert car that won Pomona is retired but I could be wrong.

Jim Wahl · 07-19-2009, 01:21 PM

This is an excellent idea James and I will be watching and hoping you are successful with it this year. That is one beautiful Corvette!!! Jim

07-18-2009, 06:52 AM	#1
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,988 Likes: 1,288 Liked 1,428 Times in 296 Posts	2009 A Stick Challenge at Indy Racers, I am gauging interest for another A stick Challenge for Indy. Last year, there was tremendous grass roots support for this. It showed appreciation for what I think are some of the coolest cars in the Stock Class. Info that would be helpful to help me determine if I should pursue it again this year: 1) Who's coming in A stick? 2) Who is interested in kicking in $$, product, a ham sandwich, whatever. 3) Specialty incentives? My thought was..just to stir the pot in a friendly way is to try to get some prizes specifically for anyone that pushes an A stick Blown Mustang over 1.15 at Indy. (that is if any show up?) I really appreciate the support that ws given by all last year and it was fun for sure. It takes a bit of effort on my part, but I don't mind if we can get some grass roots support. Last yeat Brett McFarland triumphed over the Killer Atkin's Shelby from out East! We had some great cars compete and had some fun. Brett got some prize money and product that I am sure he appreciated and I had some T shirts made up for fun too. I figure if we are waaiting for NHRA to play this up, it won't happen. Since I will be doing the coordinating, I pick the class that I like the most, so there you go. Please let me know if you are interested in supporting this idea for 2009! You can also e mail me at jimschaechter@earthlink.net. Thanks Racers! Jim. __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

07-18-2009, 06:57 AM	#2
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Kenny Wigington Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cumming,Ga. USA Posts: 967 Likes: 36 Liked 60 Times in 12 Posts	Re: 2009 A Stick Challenge at Indy Larry, will that be Kentucky Clear ? I think that would be a heck of a runoff, watching A/S having that ! Not much cooler than watching the stick cars give it hell ! __________________ 2894 STK

07-18-2009, 11:40 AM	#7
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: 2009 A Stick Challenge at Indy Me thinks that if the other mere mortals have enough heads up notice of what class the BLOWN-TANGS are entering that they will either 1 jump to AA or B depending on the car to escape the pounding or 2 stay home as I dont think there is enough nitrous avaliable to help.....l Does it really matter since they're taking the quickest 128 cars anyway? __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

07-18-2009, 12:39 PM	#8
TOSTO RACING Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DRAGSTRIP Posts: 886 Likes: 883 Liked 648 Times in 184 Posts	Re: 2009 A Stick Challenge at Indy Would be very cool to watch I'm thinking about taking my car to Indy this year it would be my first time racing there. I'm just not sure I can be fast enough yet,but it would definatley be fun to participate and give it a try. If you put another stick class together whatever it may be if I can join count me in. Hey james how come no one tries to put together Top/Stk for Indy? __________________ 5664 GHI/SA 1985 CAMARO RED H/SA 1985 CAMARO BLUE I/SA

07-19-2009, 07:14 AM	#9
dwydendorf Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 162 Likes: 251 Liked 19 Times in 7 Posts	Re: 2009 A Stick Challenge at Indy The problem with most of the guys that own original 2008 Cobra Jets are that they either don't have the points meet credits to get into Indy with or the cars are not modified with a race trans and clutch and a full cage to run faster than 9.99. The only car running with a stick to date capable of running with the fast cars is the Ronzello/Wright Cobra Jet and you will have to wait for Indy to see what class they run. I think Brett Hajek put an Automatic in the stick car that wasn't retired and the Calvert car that won Pomona is retired but I could be wrong. __________________ ss/gt 93 t-bird Last edited by dwydendorf; 07-19-2009 at 10:59 AM.

07-19-2009, 01:21 PM	#10
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: 2009 A Stick Challenge at Indy This is an excellent idea James and I will be watching and hoping you are successful with it this year. That is one beautiful Corvette!!! Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.