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2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge
Posted By: 68shifter
2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 04/02/13 01:02 AM
August 9-11 2013.
Stick shift class is happening! Website is not updated to reflect yet but give it time. I do not have all the details but expect it to be much like years past with elims on Saturday.
Should be alot of Fun.
Payouts
Winner $1000
R/U $300
Semis $75
Best RT in Elims - Come see me
Though it is not sponsored by Passon this year, a great amount of appreciation for all he has done in years past.
There will be a trophy for the winner - its not done yet but I'll post pics when it is.
Also if you plan on attending please pm or call/text me with shirt size.
Thanks
Andre 269-303-6002
As for Norwalk, I sent Josh a PM offering same deal, waiting to hear back. I know hes a busy guy.
Just a few-sorry I stole some!
Posted By: oldiron
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 04/02/13 01:40 AM
Will Be There
Posted By: Headhunter22
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 04/02/13 02:01 AM
I will push again...cool deal.
Posted By: fourgearsavoy
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 04/02/13 02:32 AM
Will I need to build a 4 speed or can I race my 5 speed using only 4 gears
I will be there either way
Gus
Posted By: 68shifter
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 04/02/13 11:09 AM
Gus, how would we ever know
Maybe I can stick my go-pro in there anyway, put together a eat video.
Posted By: LAR_414
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 04/02/13 01:06 PM
You can probably count on me being there!
Posted By: 68LAR
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 04/02/13 02:09 PM
Posted By: fourgearsavoy
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 04/03/13 01:28 AM
Well I guess I will be leaving the drivetrain "race ready" this summer and put the 4-speed in next winter
Gus
Posted By: oldiron
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 04/03/13 01:30 AM
Quote:
Will I need to build a 4 speed or can I race my 5 speed using only 4 gears
I will be there either way
Gus
Gus,
Seems to me the only thing they ruled out was lencos, I don't see a problem with them either
vipers, neons, savoys all have 5 speeds or more
We'll be doing some 'Nostalgia' racing
Greg
Posted By: mloboda
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 04/03/13 03:38 AM
Thanks Andre for putting the stick cars back into the Mopar Nats race schedule ! Your hard work is very much appreciated.
I'm definitely in ( maybe both the Duster and AMX).
Posted By: fullmetaljacket
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 04/03/13 04:21 AM
This is great.
Thanks for all the hard work. Look forward to being there.
Posted By: 6bblFLASH
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 04/03/13 07:03 AM
Posted By: oldiron
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 04/03/13 03:48 PM
Quote:
Now I need to figure out how to get out of work 
Gee,,,,,,,, I really hate missing work
Dear Herr Dennis's Boss
Please excuse Dennis from work from August 9 to August 11, 2013. We've determined that it is necessary to conduct a complete psychiatric study on Dennis during that time.
I hope this causes no major inconvenience, but I am certain it will improve his productivity at work.
Sincerely
S. Freud
Posted By: 68shifter
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 04/03/13 04:15 PM
Quote:
Quote:
Now I need to figure out how to get out of work
Gee,,,,,,,, I really hate missing work
Dear Herr Dennis's Boss
Please excuse Dennis from work from August 9 to August 11, 2013. We've determined that it is necessary to conduct a complete psychiatric study on Dennis during that time.
I hope this causes no major inconvenience, but I am certain it will improve his productivity at work.
Sincerely
S. Freud
Dennis' Boss----"Again!"
Posted By: 6bblFLASH
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 04/03/13 09:03 PM
Quote:
Quote:
Quote:
Now I need to figure out how to get out of work
Gee,,,,,,,, I really hate missing work
Dear Herr Dennis's Boss
Please excuse Dennis from work from August 9 to August 11, 2013. We've determined that it is necessary to conduct a complete psychiatric study on Dennis during that time.
I hope this causes no major inconvenience, but I am certain it will improve his productivity at work.
Sincerely
S. Freud
Dennis' Boss----"Again!"
Thanks for the kind words,,,,,,,I think 
Posted By: Hurst390
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 04/13/13 01:50 PM
Dumb question since I don't get on here too much...Is this in Indy?
Posted By: fourgearsavoy
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 04/13/13 03:48 PM
Quote:
Dumb question since I don't get on here too much...Is this in Indy?
Trails in Columbus and Maybe Norwalk in September 
Gus
Posted By: 440Kilmartin
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 04/15/13 01:57 AM
dumb question. where is it I hate running against girlymatics
Posted By: fourgearsavoy
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 04/16/13 12:03 AM
Quote:
dumb question. where is it I hate running against girlymatics
Everyone always tells me how expensive it it is to race a stick car(they don't have to tell me)
I always tell them the big expense racing with a glide is having to buy a purse to match the skirt and heels
Gus
Posted By: KillerBee
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 04/16/13 01:57 PM
Quote:
Quote:
dumb question. where is it I hate running against girlymatics
Everyone always tells me how expensive it it is to race a stick car(they don't have to tell me)
I always tell them the big expense racing with a glide is having to buy a purse to match the skirt and heels
Gus
LOL
I hear texting on your cell phone is now allowed while going down the track in the automatic car classes inbetween changing the radio station and getting a sip of pop. 
Posted By: 5126brl No more
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 04/16/13 02:13 PM
Quote:
dumb question. where is it I hate running against girlymatics
Mike, what trany you going to use at this race?
Do I need to go check my shed to see if you took my spare hemi box?
Posted By: Valiant_Showoff
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 04/16/13 09:24 PM
Assuming I can successfully pass the 6bblFLASH driving school this summer, I'll be making my maiden voyage into the stick class this year. 25 years of racing an automatic is going to take some time to un-learn. Take it easy on me....
Posted By: KillerBee
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 04/16/13 09:57 PM
Quote:
Assuming I can successfully pass the 6bblFLASH driving school this summer, I'll be making my maiden voyage into the stick class this year. 25 years of racing an automatic is going to take some time to un-learn. Take it easy on me....
You need to make some test runs at Magnolia this spring
Posted By: 440Kilmartin
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 04/18/13 11:55 PM
todd im thinking about buying a couple 23spline trannys and putting them on my car with wing nuts for easy removal and install at the track
.. ....cant find anyone in town with a hemi box for sale
Posted By: mloboda
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 04/19/13 01:39 AM
All you stick shift guys from OH, PA and MI should check out the UMTR race schedule. 50-70 stick cars at each race. Good practice for the Mopar Nats stick race.
www.umtrnorth.com
Posted By: 68LAR
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 05/25/13 01:31 PM
Posted By: 68shifter
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 05/25/13 01:48 PM
They are updating the flier any day now. It is $100 entry fee so if you use the present form just write in stick class and they'll know about it.
Money is sent. In one area on the site they list a stick class then not on the entry form. I think they just rolled over last years stuff and forgot to update.
Thanks
Andre
Posted By: 68LAR
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 05/25/13 01:53 PM
Quote:
They are updating the flier any day now. It is $100 entry fee so if you use the present form just write in stick class and they'll know about it.
Money is sent. In one area on the site they list a stick class then not on the entry form. I think they just rolled over last years stuff and forgot to update.
Thanks
Andre
You'd think they would have this completed by now.
Anyway, thanks Andre
Posted By: sunroofgtx
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 05/26/13 06:12 AM
I heard something pretty cool happened today with the stick race.
Posted By: 68LAR
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 05/26/13 10:45 AM
Quote:
I heard something pretty cool happened today with the stick race.
Care to elaborate?????? 
Posted By: joshking440
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 05/26/13 02:37 PM
Since Charlie Blakenship is in charge of the racing at the Mop Nats now, do you need to get him on board with your stick shift race
Posted By: 68shifter
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 05/26/13 02:55 PM
The Nats crew has expressed that it is all set. They have not conveyed the need to contact him, Im expecting since not a points class for their event Im not sure if theres much they are handling with it.
Offer still stands for Norwalk.
Thanks
Posted By: joshking440
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 05/26/13 07:43 PM
Andre, if you want to do one at Norwalk I'm good with it. Do you have a logo or a name for this thing yet?
Posted By: 68shifter
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 05/26/13 11:04 PM
Thank you! If you would just use the Firecore logo/name, I'm not creative enough for a name. Should make for even more fun at Norwalk.
Thanks man!
Posted By: fourgearsavoy
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 05/27/13 12:37 AM
Quote:
Thank you! If you would just use the Firecore logo/name, I'm not creative enough for a name. Should make for even more fun at Norwalk.
Thanks man!
Well now I know what I need at Norwalk this year,more fuel and less beer I have made the decision to leave the faceplate Richmond in the car for one more season for these two races.
Thanks again for sponsoring the class
Gus
Posted By: mloboda
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 05/27/13 02:05 PM
Heard that Rick "Firecore" Gorski has great news about the Mopar Nats stick race. How about some details Andre ?
Posted By: 68shifter
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 05/27/13 04:20 PM
Rick is great! We dont have everything finalized yet but he's helping to make the race a little more lucrative farther back.
Personally I think he just wants those wires on all the cars!
Have a great Memorial Day.
Posted By: sunroofgtx
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 05/28/13 02:00 AM
Hi guys, were are trying to finalize something, but as Andre said, just trying to get some more cash to the racers. Plus bonus time to semi's if both guys in the finals have Firecores. Firecore50 Stickshift Shootout
Posted By: fourgearsavoy
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 05/28/13 03:18 AM
Why would you want any other brand of wire on your racecar
I really hope to make both races
Hey are we going to be able to run a two step at the Nats?
Gus
Posted By: kissmyaspen
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 05/28/13 05:24 PM
Quote:
Since Charlie Blakenship is in charge of the racing at the Mop Nats now, do you need to get him on board with your stick shift race
Charlie has nothing to do with the racing... all the nats are is a place to get points for his series.. but he has nothing to do with it.
Posted By: 68shifter
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 05/30/13 03:29 AM
Larry,
The online entry form is now updated and has "Stick" as a class to circle for entry.
Gus,
Per:
Rule 12034053.A-1: Any pre 66 vehicle may not use a 2 step, driver also must wear a tuxedo t-shirt.
Naah, just messing with yah. Two steps are fine, just no CO2 clutch pedals or that type of stuff.
Posted By: max_maniac
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 05/30/13 03:51 AM
Gus,
Per:
Rule 12034053.A-1: Any pre 66 vehicle may not use a 2 step, driver also must wear a tuxedo t-shirt.
I do believe this rule IS IN EFFECT for Gus ONLY
Time to take that ole tux t-shirt to the cleaners Gus
Russ
Posted By: sunroofgtx
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 05/30/13 03:59 AM
Now Rusty, I know that you must have several of those Daffy Dans Tux T-Shirts that go with that Bowtie paint sceme on your Maximus Wedgie !
Andre, are we all set as far as the sponsoring? Thank you.
Posted By: fourgearsavoy
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 05/31/13 03:04 AM
Quote:
Gus,
Per:
Rule 12034053.A-1: Any pre 66 vehicle may not use a 2 step, driver also must wear a tuxedo t-shirt.
I do believe this rule IS IN EFFECT for Gus ONLY
Time to take that ole tux t-shirt to the cleaners Gus
Russ
Now I have a mission,find a tux shirt to wear for the Nats
Thanks Andre it's just so much more fun to drive when you stand on the gas and just let it fly when you are ready
Gus
Posted By: LAR_414
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 06/25/13 03:41 PM
I'm officially in.
See you there. Thanks Andre for getting this going.
My son and I will be driving out in the Dart, with all our camping gear and stuff, plus a tow hitch carrier on the back with my race tires.....Drag Week style!
Larry
Posted By: sunroofgtx
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 07/16/13 03:43 PM
Have not heard or received anything in an email or mail about this. Anybody else? We emailed our logo over a month ago..
Posted By: 68LAR
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 07/16/13 09:50 PM
Man, I hope it's a go. I've sent my money in and have my camping reservations all set. My experiences with the "Nat's" personnel have NEVER been a good one. Total apathy, it seems, for anything associated with a manual transmission and racing.
Posted By: 68shifter
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 07/16/13 10:25 PM
The race is a go. What Rick is referring to is we were trying to get him on as the title sponsor for the event. Initially I used Irwin Race Engines, a buddy of mine, as the logo just to get him some publicity. When Rick wanted to come onboard the Nats was contacted in an event to try and change stuff over. Long story short is no return emails, and I buy the Mopar Mag and it has the IRE as title.
Just disappointed as I told Rick I could get this accomplished and it didnt happen. Rick will have the Stickshift challenge shirts for the participants and the trophy.
Andre
Posted By: Headhunter22
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 08/09/13 12:52 AM
Trophy is making it way thru Ohio...
Posted By: d330
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 08/10/13 11:08 PM
So, who won the firecore stick-shift nationals???
Posted By: 68shifter
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 08/11/13 12:33 AM
Dennis(6bblflash) won and Gary(68 street cuda) r/u. Good event overall, track did a great job moving through cars. So much nicer than years past.
Next up Norrwalk-you coming Scott?
Posted By: LAR_414
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 08/11/13 02:48 AM
Thanks for everything, Andre. You really put a great amount of time and your own $$ into this. Great job !
Posted By: harborracer
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 08/11/13 04:07 AM
Sounds like a successful event ! How was the car count in comparison to last year?
Posted By: d330
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 08/11/13 12:54 PM
Congrats to Dennis..
I'll be at norwalk in the hemi class..
if i can find a way to bring both cars i'd race in the stick class.
any one have an empty trailor going to and from norwalk?
Posted By: Valiant_Showoff
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 08/11/13 03:22 PM
Congrats to 6bblFLASH on the win. 10.094 on a 10.09 dial to take home the cash.
Stupid me went .018 red in semi's or we'd have a brother vs brother final. Oh well, I had a blast and he'd have been bummed when little brother took his money with a car I've owned for 4 months and only raced twice......
Thanks Andre for sponsoring it! See you next year
Posted By: 68shifter
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 08/11/13 11:28 PM
Posted By: 68LAR
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 08/11/13 11:46 PM
Posted By: 68shifter
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 08/12/13 02:29 AM
Oldiron 4 speed in car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zO9LMVzfKbcNothing cooler.
Thanks again Larry, pm me or call whenever your ready on the shaft.
Posted By: 68LAR
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 08/12/13 03:25 AM
Quote:
Oldiron 4 speed in car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zO9LMVzfKbc
Nothing cooler.
Love it. That old guy can shift.
You have a PM.
Larry
Posted By: 6bblFLASH
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 08/12/13 05:14 AM
Quote:
Trophy is making it way thru Ohio...
That trophy is sitting here beside me at my computer
This is by far the COOLEST trophy I have!!!
Would have ran just as hard to win just the trophy It is my "Wally".
Winning is always fun,but this one really suprised me. This weekend was the only time I ran the car in competion this year and struggled to make a good run. Driving an 18-speed all night then a 4spd Jerico in the daylight really has me off my game.
But better LUCKY than good
MANY Thanks to Andre and Rick,as well as the track staff and workers that helped us sort out some things.
I also won the 100-dollar bonus for best reaction time in eliminations.
AND my wife thru me a birthday party at the track Saturday before eliminations.
Racing my brother in the finals would have been ICING on the cake.
Did`nt work-out but Mark made a HUGE leap forward in his driving ,,,,,,,,,,,so watch-out.
I hope to find a way to run Norwalk next month
Posted By: LAR_414
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 08/12/13 01:06 PM
Dag nabbit! Sorry Andre, I thought I had the button sequence correct, on the camera. I guess I goofed up. One of these days we'll get it right.
Thanks for posting the pictures. My son and I were looking at them. Then my son told story after story to his mom, while pointing out who was who, and funny stories about who beat who,.....
I'm happy to report that my car completed it's duty. Got to the track loaded up with gear, changed all 4 tires to the race setup, raced, never missed a gear and no real problems, cruised, re-packed up and drove home no issues. Once again, 15 mpg on the highway doing 65mph. At least it wasn't pouring down rain on the way home!
Lot's of fun, for sure!
Thanks again Andre!
Posted By: mloboda
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 08/12/13 01:10 PM
Congrats on the win Dennis and runner-up Gary.
Had a great time and would like to once again thank Andre and Rick Gorski for making this stick shift class happen.
Posted By: harborracer
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 08/13/13 04:19 AM
What was the the et range in the stick class this year meaning fastest to slowest. Also how was the car count in comparison to last year? Unfortunately I missed the event this year.
Thanks Pete
Posted By: 68shifter
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 08/13/13 04:37 AM
Loboda's AMX was the quickest in the 9.70's with others in 14-15 area. There was no stick race last year, but we had 18 this year. I think pretty close to same as 2 years ago. Not bad for 1k to win when pro had 75 or something with 1500 to win.
There were 4 cars with aftermarket trans, but of the final four three had factory sticks. Pretty cool, fun class, and hopefully it grows for next year.
Also-best RT received a case of Brad Penn and Oldiron came up with a good idea of rewarding factory trans car. So Gary as r/u with the 833 also received $100, plus additional contingency from firecore.
Posted By: 6bblFLASH
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 08/13/13 04:39 AM
9.70`s to mid 14`s.
They did`nt have it last year.
I think there was 20 cars?
Posted By: harborracer
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 08/13/13 04:52 AM
Wow nice turnout considering there was no race last year. That's a good payout too plus the extra bonuses. I'm sure this class will grow as its sounds like a lot of fun with some great support. Hope it's here to stay for many many years. Thank you for keeping us all updated. Pete
Posted By: 6bblFLASH
Re: 2013 Mopar Nats Stickshift Challenge - 08/13/13 09:45 PM
Quote:
Wow nice turnout considering there was no race last year. That's a good payout too plus the extra bonuses. I'm sure this class will grow as its sounds like a lot of fun with some great support. Hope it's here to stay for many many years. Thank you for keeping us all updated. Pete
Couple of odd things I`ve noticed every year:
None of the Vipers run in Stick,but they ALL are.
I`ve noticed a couple of Pro Bracket cars/trucks that were sticks too...
Not to mention the dozens of Trophy/Fun run manual trans stuff.
Maybe a Street and Pro-Stick format like the UMTR.
For the number of rounds it takes to win its pretty good odds
