Aug 24-25th, Chrysler Power Classic/Kramer Hemi Reunion

We brought up this issue quite a few times on different sites and we feel it is not that people don't support the events that is the issue.We feel first and formost is the economy that is hurting events.People do not have the "extra" spendable income and must decide priorities,necessities before fun.
Secondly is the high cost of travel expenses,entry fees and related cost.Then we have the number of events that are schudled the same weekend or back to back weekends.People can't pay out large sums of money every weekend and usually need a few weeks in between events to rest and regroup.
As for a Hemi Reunion,Jim Kramer put on one hellava show at Quaker but I feel it's two soon to pull it off again.To get all those Hemi cars together is decade type of show.Not many are willing to got through the cost and risk of dragging out those special cars on a regular basis.We can't say for a fact but rumor has it Jim took a big hit in the pocket,are you and Jim willing to take that risk?
We share your concerns since we are having a race soon and have done a little research ourselves.We weren't going to have it because of the aformentined reasons,but fortunately Quaker Motorsports Park(Norm Fox) stepped up to the plate as well as past and new sponsership dollars were secured to make the race possible.With out the(risk) venue and dollars being secured up front this race would not happen.
I know Jim and Cindy personally and hope for nothing but the best for them.If your counting on the event to be successful and profitable it would be prudent to make sure you have your cost covered up front.Don't take it that I trying to tell you how to run your events,you've been around long enough and seen the ups and downs.Recently we discussed this with others in the business and the concencious is that there is a 20/30 down swing in attendence for single manufacture car events,Mopar,Chevy,Ford and others.The all makes like the Nostalgia Nationals,Good Guys and such will always be a favorite.Me, personally I would like to see the old style "Super Car Shootouts"(all makes of the early muscle car era up to 1972)Revived.Anyway,best of luck.

Why not post a list of vendors that have agreed to be there this year?
2nd request....

I just got off the phone with Jim Kramer. He'll be bringing the Honker A/FX car and will be hitting the phones hard in the next couple of weeks to secure more display cars. So far we have 3 Missle cars, a couple of funny cars, several Sox & Martin cars and a boatload of original LO/BO Hemis.

i plan on being there.sounds like fun!

I think my dad plans on brining is "real" dart out to support the event. It is too close not to.

Justin

Jeff what is the format for the NSS racing this year?

I see the Hemi cars are also included in NSS but they run on a dial in and the MW cars run on an index so we are not going to run each other are we? Each a seperate class and purse?

Makes a difference if I will participate or not.



Russ

The Chrysler Power Classic

All Chrysler Product Drag Race, Car Show, Swap Meet & Car Corral
Kramer Automotive Specialties Hemi Reunion
Directions: 2362 Hamilton Cleves Rd., Rt. 128, Hamilton, OH 45013. Take I-75 to I-275. Take Rt. 27 or Rt. 127 north. Track is located between Hamilton and Ross on Rt. 128.
Camping: Free overnight camping is available to all participants at Tri State Dragway. No hookups.
All historically significant Hemi street cars and race cars may receive free weekend car and driver entry, along with reserved tent space. Pre-registration and approval are required. Contact Jim Kramer 724-285-5566 or Jeff Johnson 614-268-1181.
Drag Race Classes: All-run event, double entries ok, buy backs first round, bye runs determined at random by the tower, unused bye runs will not carry over, electronic or other devices may in no way affect throttle operation. Must be Chrysler powered.
QUICK 8/electronics 1/8 mile. Top four open vehicles versus top four door cars. Saturday eliminations. Qualifiers and non-qualifiers may buy into Sunday’s Super Pro eliminator.
SUPER PRO/electronics 1/8 mile.
PRO/no electronics 1 /4 mile, 9.00 e.t. and slower, (no center steer vehicles, no delay boxes, air/electric shifters permitted, trans brakes permitted – footbrake run separate from trans brake as long as possible.
NOSTALGIA SUPER STOCK. Mopar only, NSS will be comprised of three categories.
Wedge: NSS/A 10.00, NSS/B 10.50, NSS/C 11.00, NSS/D 11.50, NSS/E 12.00 and NSS/F 12.50 index.
Factory Experimental: AAA/FX 8.75, AA/FX 9.00, A/FX 9.25, B/FX 9.50, C/FX 9.75 index.
Hemi: SS/A 1968 Dart and Barracuda; SS/B 1964-65 Dodge and Plymouth B-Body 2-door; SS/D 1966-67 Coronet and Belvedere 2-door; SS/E 1970-71 Challenger and Barracuda; SS/F 1966-67 Coronet and Belvedere wagon, 1968-70 Coronet and Belvedere 2-door, 1971 Charger and Satellite 2-door dial-in.
Saturday heads up class runoffs in all classes for trophy. Sunday Hemi versus Wedge cash eliminator. The top eight Hemi qualifiers and the top eight wedge qualifiers will race on a Sportsman ladder. Cars will run on their chosen dial-in. Non qualifiers may run Sunday’s Pro eliminator.
NOSTALGIA PRO STOCK & EXHIBITION CLASSES.
TROPHY. No additional entry fee for car show participants.
GEN III HEMI. No additional entry fee for car show participants.
Race Car Technical Inspection: Friday: 6:00pm-8:00pm. Saturday: 9:00am-Noon. Sunday: 9:00am-11:00am.
Show Hours: Saturday 9:00am-dark. Sunday 9:00am-3:00pm.
Spectator Admission: $15.00/day. $25.00/weekend. Kids under 12 free. Free parking. Free pit pass.
Participant Admission Car Show: $25.00
Drag Race: $65.00
Car Corral (for sale): $25.00
Swap Meet: $25.00 20’x20’ Outdoor on Grass
Performance Midway: $100.00 20’x40’ Outdoor on Asphalt (includes 2 passes)
Entry fees include weekend admission for one vehicle and driver. Participant entry fees $10.00 higher after August 16th and at the gate.


Schedule: Friday
6:00pm Tech inspection opens.
9:00pm Gates secure.
Saturday
9:00am Tech inspection opens.
10:00am Time trial #1 for Pro.
10:30am Time trial #1 for Super Pro.
10:45am Time trial #1 for Nostalgia Super Stock.
11:00am Time trial #1 Trophy, Gen III.
11:15am Time Trial #2 for Pro. Car show judging begins.
12:00pm Time trial #2 for Super Pro.
12:30pm Time trial #2 for Nostalgia Super Stock.
12:45pm Time trial #2 for Trophy, Gen III.
1:00pm Time Trial #3 for Pro.
2:00pm Time Trial #3 for Nostalgia Super Stock.
2:15pm Time trial #3 for Super Pro.
2:30pm Time trial #3 for Trophy, Gen III.
2:45pm Time trial #4for all classes.
3:45pm Trophy eliminations.
4:00pm Nostalgia Super Stock class run offs.
4:15pm Gen III Hemi eliminations.
4:30pm Gambler’s Race (Box, No Box). Car show judging closes.
7:00pm Bonfire and social hour(s).
Sunday
9:00am Tech inspection opens.
9:00am Time trial #1 for Pro.
10:00am Time trial #1 for Super Pro. Final car show judging.
10:15am Time trial #1 Trophy, Gen III.
10:30am Time trial #1 for Nostalgia Super Stock.
10:45am Time trial #2 for all classes.
12:00pm Car show trophy parade.
12:15pm Eliminations begin. Super Pro, Pro, Trophy, NSS, Gen III,

Purse:
Quick 8 $1000 winner; $500 runner-up..
Pro $1000 winner; $500 runner-up; $250 semis; $125 quarters,
Super Pro $1000 winner; $500 runner-up; $250 semis; $125 quarters,
Super Stock $1000 winner; $500 runner-up; $250 semis.
Gen III Hemi tba

I have a "REAL" 6 cyl. Dart. Does that count? As for the race program, I think Jeff has it covered for all the N/ss and Hemi cars, except there is no special class for faded blue 63 Dodges.

Less than 2 weeks to go! We have three Missle cars so far.

The tents are filling up fast!

I just got off the phone with Tri-State. It turns out they will NOT have an open test and tune Friday night. Gates will open at 4:00pm, Tech will open at 6:00pm and gate will close at 10:00pm. Camping is permitted and encouraged. Late arrivals may stage/camp in the grass spectator lot outside the gate. Gates will open at 9:00am Saturday. Security will be provided throughout the weekend.

In case this is news to promoters most of the hemi guys I know HATE the class runoff for trophies. For the most part they aren't close enough for the slower car to have a chance short of the fast guy red lighting or breaking. Plus the fact they are burning fuel and putting laps on the car for nothing but a trophy.

Only giving the quickest 8 hemi cars a chance at even getting expenses back will probably mean some of the slower one's will stay home I bet.

Just something to think about for future shows.

Don't get me wrong I hope the show does great ends up bigger then the one in 08, cause I missed that one. I don't plan on missing this one.

Thanks for the comments. As we get back on our feet, the program will continue to evolve, with more incentives for everyone. Right now, we can't post a $30,000 purse like we used to years ago. Big sponsor money and 500 race car counts are a thing of the past. We all need to support this event to ensure that it, and others like it, continue. You need to approach hobby racing as a vacation, where you have a chance of coming home with more than a T-shirt. BTW cars that don't qualify for the 16 car NSS field can run Pro for free.

Is a Mopar powered Buick allowed in pro?

Here's the layout map for everyone.

Maybe I don't understand this correctly, I have a 70 hemicuda, I would be in SS/EA.Are you only taking the fastest 16 cars in each class? Or all run in each SS class? Also is this heads up? or dial in for the class? Thanks,I am trying to make a decision if it would be worthwhile to race or just come to the show... Pic added

Of course it's worthwhile! Hemis will run each other for trophy on Saturday, heads up in their individual classes (SS/AA - SS/FA.) Sunday you'll run the 8 Hemis who qualified the lowest below their index. This will be a dial-in race. The overall Hemi winner will run the overall Max Wedge winner on a dial-in for $1000.00 Non-qualifiers can run Pro E.T. for free. There is also a Gambler's Race late Saturday afternoon.

Got the cornhole set dusted off and ready to go!

Great turnout, great event!

Cincylance

Just got home couple of hours ago,looked to be
A lite turnout but I loved the "special"cars under
The big tent

i'm going to post some pics from tri state but i have to warn you i'm having computer issues so it may take some time. i want to thank jeff johnson jim krammer and roland osborne and their crews + the tri-state mopar club for the effort they put forth for this show. it wasn't the 08 quaker city show but i really enjoyed myself. dave

jim krammer's car

lite wt's car

my wife and i had ring side seats

costello car

original dart ( my age showing, he introduced himself but i forget his name)

ex banning and slaughter car

black dart again

Looks like it for now. This post is from the iPad and the pics are on the desk top so I' ll have to get them on here

How many Hemi cars were present and what was the results of the race and show programs?

bob: i was there with my tribute car and involved on the show side so i 'm not sure of the results of the race. attendence was low but with the nats, your show and the tri-state show + the race at norwalk last weekend and the economy i guess we can't be too surprised. i had attended the 08 show at quaker on fri and sat but didn't have my tribute car done at that time so i wanted to do this 1 for sure. on top of that i spent 1 day at the nats plus raced at quaker sat and sun for your race and we were all hoping that would be better then it was (had a good time i just expected more cars). anyway maybe someone will chime in with the results
next pic.

silver car is gus keller's 66 funny car. this is the engine

jim's motor

jd's car

ex bagwell car

my car out in front of the tent. jim said i could park under the tent but i just didn't think it belonged there

this car was across the return road at the tent, bueatiful car!

faternal twins parked together

bueatiful barracuda tribute car and some 1 told me the duster belong to 1 of the labb brothers (they would put hemis in dusters but keep a sleeper look to them)

bill watkins 69 cuda with a crossram 440 motor. this car took 1st in a-body modified (60 to 69) + best of show honors

original 68 383 car now pro streeted with a crossram hemi. hot wheels made a 1/64 model of this car when it resided in califoria. original owner car that is now about 20 miles from where i live

sunday i moved to the other end of the tent and was joined by the silver cuda

nother shot

again i want to thank jeff, jim, roland and everybody involved. yes it would have been great if it had been like quaker city but time keeps passing and alot of the guys from that show are no longer with us so it is what it is. hopefully as we move to the future some of the infighting will disappear and we can have the kind of shows we had before the bottom fell out of the economy. on another note i think it was frito who thought this might have been mr pebody's car so these 2 are for mr p

Thanks for sharing your pics! Great Stuff!!

they did a group shot but i'll let you wait to see that in chrysler power and performance mopars when roland gets that issue ready. motor shot of the rampage

Thanks for the clarifications guys! As I mentioned old age and an overdrawn memory bank, lol

Thanks to EVERYONE who supported this great event! We have a couple hundred photos on our Facebook page: Chrysler Power Classic.

Here's the race results. Car show winners are posted in the General section.

Nostalgia Super Stock
Winner: Jim Guy, Hilliard, OH, 64 Savoy .044 10.57 10.769 106.21
Runner-up: Fred Burkhart, Toledo, OH, 70 Hemi Cuda .068 9.58 9.938 125.03

Class Winners: NSS/A – Brian Bishop, 64 Savoy
NSS/B – Jim Guy, 64 Savoy
NSS/C – Randy Farmer, 64 Belvedere
NSS/D – Michael Retford, 64 Polara
NSS/E – Craig Henderson, 66 Belvedere
NSS/F – George Strohaver, 67 Barracuda
SS/AA – Dirk Hale, 68 Dart
SS/BA – Tank Crosswhite, 65 Coronet
SS/DA – J.D. Fleece, 67 Coronet
SS/EA – Fred Burkhart, 70 Cuda
SS/FA – Mike Cline, 69 Road Runner

Quick 8
Winner: Brian Newport, Cincinnati, OH, 01 Undercover .019 5.17 5.203 126.84
Runner-up: Doug Goebel, Edgerton, OH, 87 Charger .052 5.94 6.009 124.72

Super Pro
Winner: Rick Ryan, Trenton, OH, 70 Barracuda .023 6.46 6.465 105.69
Runner-up: Disiree Nitzel, Tralfalgar, IN, 02 Worthy .040 4.98 4.987 140.18

Pro
Winner: Rob Nixon, West Chester, OH, 69 Barracuda .024 10.35 10.390 125.36
Runner-up: Jason Wheatcraft, Xenia, OH, 67 Barracuda .010 9.98 10.043 132.02

Box Gamblers
Winner: Pete Nitzel, Tralfalgar, IN, 04 Worthy .025 5.46 5.487 124.72
Runner-up: Doug Goebel, Edgerton, OH, 87 Charger .011 5.97 5.964 116.97

No Box Gamblers
Winner: Brian Hendrickson, Hamilton, OH, 72 Demon .034 12.30 13.44 75.00
Runner-up: Brent McDaniel, Mt Orab, OH, 70 Duster Broke

Gen III Hemi
Winner: Rick Lakin, Ashland, KY, 09 Challenger R/T .

Trophy
Winner: Rob Zizelman, Celina, OH, 67 Fury

Thanks Dave for sharing your pics, Jeff thanks for putting on a great event

Oh and Dave I hope I didn't get to much rubber on the 1/4's doing that burnout Thanks for the ride

Had a good weekend at Tri State, the car count was a little lite in NSS, 15 cars. But considering NMCA had 24 NSS cars at Norwalk and Victory had 34 NSS at Cordova and the Curt George Memorial race w/e before not bad considering. Lots of spectators Saturday and Sunday.
Thanks go to 340Rick for the suspension tips, we got the track figured out Sunday morning.
You'd look better sitting in a 64 Max Wedge
Loved the seeing Frito do some John Force burnouts