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Speaking of the 09 season, the Vegas Shootout is the same weekend as Cajun Sportsnationals in Belle Rose La. Vegas has a Shootout posted but no purse size. I heard from Mr. Tueton there was a shootout but I can not find official info. Anyone in the know?



Vegas has yet to post the purse for Hemi Shoot-out, but Nitro Joe, Phil Painter and his staff sure do a bang-up job with the entire week-end with the way they run the show and treat the Super Stock Hemi Shoot-out guys.
I hear that Chrysler is only going to sponsor the shoot-out at Indy... and no other shoot-outs... Not even sure if that is true, and who knows where they (Chrysler) will be come Labor Day week-end?.....
I have been in lenthy conversations with Charlie Blankenship @ CC Events and he will also hold a Hemi-Shoot-out at Norwalk as he has for the past 2 seasons.. He has an interest in hosting the SuperStock /AH/AA guys at all his events if sponsorship can be found to pay a decent purse.
The event dates are as follows:

May 15-17 Columbus Ohio, National Trails
June 19-21 Pittsburgh Raceway Park (Alexadria PA.)
July 18-19 Martin MI. US 131
Sept. 11-13 Norwalk Ohio

A few things to consider: Are any of these dates in conflict with NHRA points events for SS/AA ? and are there any guys here on this post that have any ideas for a sponsorship for such a series.
Any suggestions or ideas are welcomed and you can PM me with info if you want.
We had talked about a gambler type race format with the SS/AA guys paying an entry that went directly to the purse., but have since, reconsidered and felt we need to explore some other options for sponsorship.
I like to think that we could help promote the Class and give it "Headline status" at CC Events, improving upon the fan base and creating more exposure and fan interest.... The real issue comes down to finding the bucks to able and put it on...While I beleive that SS/AA may bring in spectators, it would take time to build a following that would help pay the purse, just the way the economy is right now...I am sure every one has some ideas on this... lets hear them.......