Monster Mopar Weekend 2018 SMP Norwalk Ohio & Clay City KY

Hey guys - for those who dont social media here is some info on the Largest All Mopar Race in the Country!

Still $150 for (3) Days of Racing, (2) purses 1 Saturday and 1 Sunday and $50 for weekend spectators or $20 per day.

Swap Meet Spaces are Free with purchase of a weekend wrist band. That also is true for Midway Spaces. If you need 2 or 3 thats ok too. Still Free.95

Pre-Registering gets you in the track first on Thursday! Swap Meet and Midway - this applies to you as well.

We have also added a single day car show entry for the folks who only want to show and shine 1 day!

We hare lucky enough to also have been able to add an 8 Car Field of 3 Second Pro Mods for Saturday. In addition we are going to have a live band on the car show side Saturday night as well starting around 6:30. There will also be a mobile Dyno on site.

We have also had a local car club take over the car show portion and are excited as expect great things from that.

Summit Motorsports Park July 27-29th and Mountain Park Dragway in Clay City Kentucky September 7th 8th & 9th

We are also very close to announcing a 3rd and possible 4th event in 2019 at exceptional racing facilities! (One West of Norwalk and One East!) Please stay tuned for that!

www.monstermopar.com

Thanks Josh. I despise social media, even if a forum might technically qualify, so I wouldn’t have seen this on there.

Great to see local tie ins. Should make for even better events when that’s possible.

Yes...

No play on Zuckerbook...


(For the EXACT reasons why he has been subpoenaed...

I understand...

Looking forward to the race at norwalk kos sounds like it should have some fast cars showing up

Thanks for putting this on Josh, I'm really looking forward to shaking the bleachers at Norwalk this year in KOS, maybe other places too

Josh, any plans to manipulate the purses to better fit the class sizes? I think two classes last year only had three rounds Sunday but raced for the same purse as Pro. Maybe combine some of the classes that are real close together like the Hemi class and NSS?

Cant wait.
Great news Josh. Your Duster going to be done and making some hits by then?

His Duster Is going to get run over by a blue Demon lol

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Any street cars want to get it on at Clay City?

N/SS has never gone only 3 rds to win, neither has Hemi.
Doug

I’ve been trying to get some sponsor dollars for Pro so I can add purse dollars. There is far to large of a delta in the rules of NSS and Hemi to combine those classes.

I’ve been having some pretty encouraging conversations with some folks, but with that said if anyone knows someone who would like to jump on board with us to sponsor Pro or Super Pro send them my way. We would love to add to all the purses.

That’s the plan....finally!!! lol.


Thanks again for covering the 11.50 purse!

How's the pits at Clay city?
Any concerns with 67ft of Motorhome and Trailer? We would like to check this race out, seeing once again i can't make the Norwalk race.

Al

The second half of my comment wasn't related to the first. I think King of Street and Big Dog only had 3 rounders Sunday.

As far as combing classes, that was just a suggestion to help increase purse sizes to other classes. NSS and the Gen 2 Hemis aren't THAT far off, even when you look at the rules. I just keep getting back to Pro having such a huge populous over the others and still racing for the same purse. Pro normally foots the bill for others at events, I get that, but with so many classes at this event, it's a common complaint I hear.

I'm not sure why sponsorship is the main driver for purse...I would have thought car counts? Either way, good to see efforts to get people involved are there.

That’s the plan....finally!!! lol.


Thanks again for covering the 11.50 purse!

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Your welcome. Enjoy doing it. Great event we all enjoy

I bet most people would be freaked to see what it cost to rent the facility for 4 days. My guess is walk up spectator tickets begin to help the bottom line, probably not racer entry

So my suggestion to weight payouts according to class size is valid. Lower purses for classes with <10 cars and raise the others. Like I said, it's a complaint I've heard and I can only assume promoters like feedback.

It’s a little more complicated then just moving the money around or combining the classes.

I appreciate the pro guys for their support and understand that they make up a large quantity percentage of the racers. The thing is I have a program in place that we are able to make work as it is and is scaleable. If I add purse I have to bring in more dollars. If I combine classes I will certainly lose racers. We do this show with about a 3% profit margin believe it or not. Small changes make a big difference at that level. That’s why sponsor dollars drive it. We put so much back in paying for the track and expenses total payouts and all the other things not worth listing to pull it all together. I’m not interested in changing the format from where we are at today. But with that said I do over time expect to be able to make it better for everyone. My Opinion at this point on making it better is to do one of 2 things. Lower entry fees or raise the purse. I prefer the idea of raising the purse, I like the classes we have as they are set and am extremely grateful for the people who come and race with us.

Now if I could just get Bob George to come off some money....

May I make a suggestion. Why don't YOU build YOUR car to fit one of the other classes. !50.00 to race two days for 1500.00 sounds like a deal to me as I go to other races on the East coast and know what it costs. Some cars cost way more to race than others and have more fan appeal. I personally think the "street class" pays to much but I'm not going to cry about it.

I have raced in the " Street" class last couple years.
Unlike at my home track 12 flat and slower, at Monster Mopar it's 11 flat and slower. Most times it's 6 or 7 rounds. Very well populated by racers. Similar to box with entries I would bet. Called Sportsman class
Best deal if you want to talk payout for entry is probably my 11.50 race. Last year 3rd round was in the money and pays back to quarters.
Not everybody will ever be happy.
Josh does a great job

I think he does too. No matter how hard you try some guys will always cry. He is trying hard to up the car count in the heads-up class. The big dog 8.50 and under used to be a qualified 16 car class years ago so that changed some making the box class slightly smaller.

Take a breath brother...it was a suggestion. Didn't know all the negativity would jump in and take offense to some friendly Convo. No different than when I suggested Mopar nats add a gamblers race and the next year they did. Everyone wins when things evolve.

I know how much it was because I won Pro last year.

We have a space for you! Plenty of big rig parking.

It’s all good. I get it and am here to listen. I also appreciate the folks sticking up for what we do. Sometimes there is an instant level of defense when these conversations come up. It’s all good. John just loves me like a son so he gets a little huffy.

I also agree that evolution is a must to get better and survive.


Some promoters dont see that and will eventually go the way of the DODO.

Glad to see Clay City on the schedule.

Thanks Josh for putting these races on. Hands down the best races I have ever been to. I will say I do miss watching the quick 16 class. I know why you changed it, but man it was fun to watch!

Now to get the car ready in time.... haha.

Casey FJ

what track is this in Clay city?

Or pony up and a build a N/SS, Hemi, or big dog car and go less rounds. Trust me we've run Pro as well. Try racing a 9.0 car on 10.5's foot braking in Pro on local track prep. Cause that's what I do when there is no N/SS

Mountain Park Dragway

Are there hotels close? Any issues leaving the car at the track at night?

Yes and No in that order

I have both Norwalk and Clay City scheduled for this year, never been to CC but heard lot's of good about it.

Clay City has hotels about 15-20 min away.

Also red river gorge is a few exits up and the log cabin deals ar pretty cool. And fair priced. Thanks

Sweet!!

I need to read before I reply lol .
I have never been to clay city

Had dreams and aspirations to attend this race this year, but alas.... maybe someday.

Haven't missed a Monster Mopar at Norwalk yet! And not planning on missing this one either. One of my favorite weekends of the year.

Thanks Josh,

The downside to chasing points is it makes it hard to hit other events.
We'll see you there.

Al

If there was only a Mopar Points series to chase....

i will be there. gonna try to get both of my cars there this year. i get to race and hangout with family and friends on my birthday. now is that's a awesome birthday party or what?

I have only missed one since 1996 when I was laid up in the hospital in 2008, but the car was there that weekend as Bondo Bob took the driver seat in my absence.

You, and I, both Jay...

I'm planning on being in Clay City.

Maybe ----- just maybe

You got some info for me yet?

Mancini Racing will be onsite. Make sure you place your orders with them to get free delivery to the track!

Who’s getting their rides ready?

I’m getting way closer..:been a long time coming

This has been on my bucket list for a few years! Maybe this is the year!

Can I get in the other lane with either of yall for a little $$$

josh is there a flyer for the clay city one

We are getting there!!

Casey FJ

Not yet. We are trying to expedite one now. There was a disconnect between the track and the art people.

Another KOS car out making test hits.
Buffalo, NY race next weekend.

And anything else that before Norwalk.

How many of the rest of you are ready for Norwalk ?

This will be the largest turnout yet of racers!

Shaping up to be one heck of an event.

Look forward to seeing everyone!!

Looking foward to the KOS how many cars are you taking 16 car ladder

I wonder how this set-up would take to spray?
Doug

Just DO IT!!!!!! We have more parts if needed -

I would install a blow off plate on that pretty intake manifold. Lol

Hi Josh I see you can pre register thru the link. In the past there was a form to fill out w/driver and car info. Is this no longer needed as no form populated?

It's all ready there in between the carbs.
Doug

No problem - all you need is two plate systems and a set a nads to drive it! We can have you plumbed and ready to go in no time!

Let's see? It's been 5.70s@3340 add 250 shot???? The driver says yes. The engine financer, we'll let's just say he's cautious.
Doug

Is it necessary to pr-register to be sure of a pit spot? Long tow for us and "life" happens.

You will always be able to get a pit spot on the grass side. No worries.

Norwalk is a huge facility. You'll love it.

OK. I looked at the Google overhead. If we park on the grass side how do we get into the staging lanes?

There's a road through the grassy side that crosses right at the end of the track. You'll follow it to the paved pit side and drive through that to the staging lanes. Very easy. My husband and I always park on the grassy side.

And kudos to you for driving from Oregon! I think you will not be disappointed.

we park and camp at the end of the track. The traffic is alot less there. At the end of the run we just pull off to the left and pull right into our pit. Alot of time you can coast. We use a four wheeler or golf cart to get them up to the staging lanes. The road crosses at the end of the track by the airport runway. Hope to see you there. Birdtracker down there. I

We just have a scooter. Do they rent golf carts at the track?

Dornan’s golf cart rentals rents for the event. They are right at the track.
I always call them and reserve ahead of time. They have run out in the past.
Nice folks
419-912-4028

Tom

Sorry for the delay on this. See the link below

http://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/5d4568_be31f74479d248fca1bb4d8ebcd29503.pdf

I dont see any 11.50 shoot out

Josh
When did you go to GEN 3? I liked the old 440 set up you had. This may be a lot more driveable and a lot better weight balance if you street drive it.
Jerry

Its on there. Same rules and payouts as last year.

I'm so geeked, I plan on going to Norwalk a week or two early to make practice hits

Any truth to a rumour i heard that Josh is paying a 100 dollar bounty to anybody who takes out Matt Daddas( sp) during any eliminations at the event?

Yes it’s over on the Facebook page

TRUTH!

I sold the old big block about 6 years ago... its taken me a long time to get this back together.

My stint at Indy Cylinder Heads really took a toll on my love for cars...

Nope. You are welcome to just show up at the gate.

My Cell is 317 681 4546 if you need anything at all.

Truth!

OK, hopefully only one more question. I asked on the Monster Mopar Facebook page with no luck.

I see on the flyer something about Linder's Lot Move in. Is that a staging area for racer pit parking?

Just trying to figure out where to go (and when) once we arrive in Norwalk.

When we race at the Strip in Vegas they allow us to park in a staging lot next to the track, even if it's a couple days early.

Yes Linders lot is a staging area for those who get there early

This is correct and you can get into Linders Lot starting at 8 am Thursday morning. Then around noon time they start letting you into the track based on the number assigned when you arrived. Pre registered get in first and then the others follow.

Linders is past the track going south. Make a right on the road at the south end of the track. Linders is on the left side.
Doug

Truth! [/quote
I know how that feels.
Doug

Thanks!!!

Really????? Now who would do something like that

OK, I lied. One more question. We're having a heck of a time finding an RV park to stay for a couple days before the track opens. Motorhome and trailer are about 68 feet. Any suggestions? Hopefully within 20-30 miles from the track. We're in Sandwich Il. right now.

No positive but google the cedar point area.

I can't help you with where to stay, but if your still in sandwich IL you've got to eat a beef roll from brother's restaurant before you go! Good stuff.

I was born and raised in sandwich!

Gotta Getaway 419-483-3177
KOA 419-625-1495
Fort Firelands 419-734-1237
KOA 1-888-562-5607

hope that helps. Birdtracker

Go get after em Dick Clark!

Thanks for the help guys and thanks for the good thoughts Tommy!!