Mopars vs The World@Keystone June 28,29,30

Pizza party with Friends, higher payouts, lots of racing, Nostalgia Racing, low entry fees, and I hope to see you all there.

No heads up class ?

Lol

And no NSS class on Sat or Sun?

Yea ....is NSS the Nutty Senior Sitizen class ....lol
Sorry, I just had to do it ...lmao !

LOL - you know you FAST guys should stop on over and join our BINGO game.
I'm sure you would love it --

Maybe A.J. or Bob George will stop in to explain why or what classes were chosen but it usually comes down to how many racers each class has. I know Josh complains about low car turn-out for his heads-up class every year. And I also know MANY guys pull out and don't race on Sunday at many of these long weekend races. The NNS guys are a strange breed indeed and always require a pit spot down by the restroom at Monster Mopar. (bladder issues I think) I've parked in the SPECIAL "reserved parking" at Norwalk just to get the guy up out of his chair to throw me out. LOL.

Hey! I resemble that comment..

are the races on Saturday 1/8 or 1/4 mile ?? can you test and tune on Saturday ??

Hopefully AJ or Bob will step in to Answer any and all questions. I don’t want to overstep my bounds. I just wanted to get it out there asap so guys could make plans. Time fly's by quickly.

From Facebook



Jam packed weekend!
Friday, test and tune is open to all, plus, Keystone/Buds Auto Sales/Bower Hill Auto Body Nostalgia S/SS Racing (1/4 mile for both). Please excuse the error on the flyer - there is only 1 class for the Nostalgia Stock/Super Stock class, as delay boxes are not allowed. No Box and Box 1/8th mile bracket racing, 2 classes run separately until there is 1 left in a class, then they are combined. Gates open 5pm, racing starts at 6pm.

Saturday, gates open 9am, racing starts at 11am. 2 time trials, and dial for dollars ($10) will pay 2 spots. Double entries/double classing is allowed!

Sunday, gates open 9am, 1 time trial at 10am, dial for dollars ($10) pays 2 spots.

Thank you to Mark Claypool and Got Us Trucking we have a free $1000 to win race Saturday night. You read that right - Free entry with paid entry for Full Weekend or Saturday’s Main event.

It doesn’t get much better than this. Wait it does - Pizza Party with ‘The Tankers’ if you haven’t experienced the tanker pizza you are missing out. We will have drinks and pizza under the pavilion Saturday night thank to Bob, Nolan and Melissa George.

Also Hot wheels for the kids when they come through the gate.

It’s going to be a great time.

See you there!

Hello all.

John thank you for posting.

To answer a few questions.

There is no heads up class at the event.

NSS will be 1/4 mile on Friday Night.

Saturday and Sunday will be 2 classes Box and No Box. Both run on the 1/8 mike.

No TNT on Saturday and Sunday.

Let me know if there are any other questions and hope to see you there.

AJ

Glad this was clarified.
I planned on going.

Thanks to AJ and all the Casini family for keeping this race going,it's hard to believe this is the 15th year for this event.
I also want to thank all the sponsers and racers for their support and attendance.I understand some of the concerns about how this event has changed over the years but we must understand that it had to evolve to continue.As we have seen many of the Mopar races have died off or become very small events.I hope with everyones support we can keep it going long into the future.
I personally want to express gratitude to everyone and humble myself in memory of my son Curt and my wife Debby who both made the success and reputation of Bob George Racing one of the finest race car shops in SW Pa.Without any hesitation I want to respectfully give my heartfelt appreciation to AJ for the outstanding job he has done with BGR not only maintaining the past success and reputation but carrying BGR to a higher level than I could have ever imagined.
My humble respect to AJ and to Everyone
Thanks to all and hope to see many of you at the event.
Respectfully Bob

why only 1/8 mile /??? on Saturday and sunday

I'll be there Friday, not sure about Saturday yet. The wifegod may have something to say about that.

The Keystone Nostalgia Combo Eliminator sponsored by Bud's Auto Sales and Bower Hill Auto Body will run Friday night, as part of the 15th Annual Curt George Memorial.

These are the rules we use......

1978 AND OLDER: big block, full size Nost SS (per 422 All Star rules); pre 1978 IHRA/NHRA S/SS; Nostalgia Gassers, small & big block Modified Production (i.e. Dusters; Chevy II's, etc.)

NO NITROUS OR POWER ADDERS; PERIOD CORRECT BLOWERS OK.

NO ELECTRONICS OF ANY KIND....EXCEPTION IS 4 SPEED CARS ALLOWED TWO STEP (to take it easy on the cleanup crew). Transbrakes OK but must dial to the nearest tenth. NO DELAY BOXES. NO STUTTER BOXES.

CARBURETORS OR FUEL INJECTION ONLY; PERIOD CORRECT GMC TOP MOUNTED BLOWERS OK. ALL MUST RETAIN PRE 1978 APPEARANCE.

CARS MUST BE PERIOD CORRECT AND MAINTAIN NOSTALGIC APPEARANCE; PERIOD CORRECT LETTERING HIGHLY ENCOURAGED; MINIMUM ACCEPTED WILL BE WINDOW LETTERING; NO “SLAMMED” LOWRIDER CHASSIS CARS, MUST RETAIN OEM STANCE & RIDE HEIGHT; NO BIG “WINGS” OR AERO PACKAGES

NO FULL CHASSIS CARS; PERIOD CORRECT HOOD SCOOPS

SLOWEST DIAL ACCEPTED 13.75
.4 FULL TREE
MUST DIAL TO NEAREST .05 OR 0
LOCKING UP BRAKES AT THE FINISH LINE, OBVIOUS SANDBAGGING WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION
NO DEEPSTAGING



NO BUY BACKS. LIKE THE OLD DAYS, TAKE YOUR SHOT AND GO FOR IT.




CLASSES INCLUDED
NOSTALGIA SUPER STOCK
NOSTALGIA GASSERS
ALTERED WHEELBASE, MID SIXTIES “FX” TYPE
PERIOD CORRECT ALTEREDS
IHRA/NHRA LEGAL S/SS PRIOR TO 1973

The Key points to remember are the .4 full tree, and the zero or a five as the last digit of your dial. I have verified that the track will be prepped for a quarter mile on Friday night for us.

We are honored to be a part of this terrific event. Any questions, DM me, or you can check out our facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/Keystone-N...o-Bower-Hill-Auto-Body-1403747029924811/

Well it's next weekend. WHO's COMING???
My car is loaded up now its time to get the motorhome ready.

The NNS guys are a strange breed indeed and always require a pit spot down by the restroom at Monster Mopar. (bladder issues I think) I've parked in the SPECIAL "reserved parking" at Norwalk just to get the guy up out of his chair to throw me out. LOL. [/quote]
I don't know about the NNS racers but us N/SS racers are mostly just old uncompetitive Misfits. Russ, Casey and I always have room at our special "reserved pit spot" at Norwalk. You'll find us stuffed back in the field past the finish line on the left side. On that note sorry to miss this event as it's always been a great time. As far as no N/SS on Sat/Sun. 1/8 mile and trans brakes don't scare me in the least.
Doug

Sorry you can’t make it Doug.

No NSS class Saturday or Sunday and only 1/8 mile racing ---- sorry can't do that.

The NSS boys (Steve and Ron) draw from Curts race for their Friday race, then take their marbles and go home! They don't even stay for Saturday or Sunday! That Johnstown group are strange, Seems that Bob George has helped almost all of them at one time or another over the years , ( at no charge) Shame they live so close and won't honor Curts memory

Some people live and die by their will not race 1/8 mile beliefs. They complain that the sport is dieing but they are a big part of the problem.

Not a chance pal - not a chance. Just want to be true to the sport!!! You want to cross dress just go ahead but don't push it on me.

I’m with you racing the same length that the junior dragsters race doesn’t do it for me either

I don't know who you are, oddjob, but we were requested by Bob George to come this weekend. It was not in our plans. Reading stuff like this makes me regret accepting.

Ronnie posted a thousand dollars a year to Bob to help him run this race, to help sponsor this event. . I can guarantee you know, that is done. In fact, we may cancel our portion at all. I don't know who the hell you are, but we'll find out. You have no input. We don't need this. Yes, we hate 8th mile racing, but that is not the point. We will discuss this this afternoon. We went through this before, certain characters didn't like the way we ran our tree, dial in, etc. This is the second time we've been criticized for accepting BGR's invitation and request. Don't need t.

We'll talk it over this afternoon. We have done more to honor Curt's memory than most. What have you ever ponied up, or done?? My guess is nothing. . I don't get ticked often, but right now I am totally livid. I mean livid. Do not be surprised if we post later that our portion of the event will be cancelled. I can tell you what Ronnie's reaction will be.....he will go through the roof. We don't need Curt's race to draw. We really, really don't. We have a lot of time and money in this deal, and for you to say what you said really, really, ticks us off, big time. We don't need this aggravation. Over the years Ronnie has invested over $10K in this event. You have no clue. I don't recall anyone named Oddjob at any of the planning meetings.

If you had any guts, you'd post your real name, but, we think we know who this is anyway. And, I just got off the phone with Ronnie....we are going to take your advice and cancel our portion, so as not to draw off of Curt's race. You can call Bob and AJ and explain it all to them. We will reschedule it, after discussing it with Greg. We don't want to see Greg hurt. Ronnie is calling Bob as we speak to discuss it, out of courtesy to him.

We don't make anything on our deal. When we ran our program regularly, we averaged 30 cars an event. That is just fine! Anymore requires more work. We did it for two reasons: We support Greg and wanted to get some cars sitting in garages back to the races; get some folks in the stands, and, because we love it. Ronnie and Pat posted money, the track kept the entry, and provided the facility. It worked in all cases. The only reason we haven't done it much this year is because Ronnie is having some family and illness issues that is demanding more of his attention. We were called by BGR several months ago and asked if we would run a program this weekend. Ronnie and Pat have always supported BGR, so they accepted, until this. How many would stay over and run an 8th mile bracket race? I don't know, exactly, I suppose a couple would have. Many more would have left, as most of us old timers are not into half a drag race. So, no, we can operate just fine independently of this event. Besides, a lot of us are old timers that use the bathroom alot. Kind of a strange bunch, I know.

Right now, after this, Ronnie and Pat are not real enthused about posting money for this weekend, and I'm not real enthused about running it. None of us need the aggravation. We'll do it again on our own terms in our own time, and will discuss it with Greg. We have our quirks, are old and cranky, and personal insults, publicly by people who hide their identity are not on our list of things we feel we want to tolerate. I printed this out so I have a permanent record of your comment, so if you delete it it's OK. We got it.

Well oddjob you just went and pissed off a lot of nice guys. In a way I want to find out how you are and in another way I don’t. How about manning up and make it easier on us.

John, you have no clue how pissed everyone is. No clue. And, I NEVER get pissed. One of the things I guess is that this is the second time in 3 years we've been accused of this, by folks who don't know anything. The first time resulted in Ronnie recieving a couple of phone calls of apology.......folks need to shut up about things they don't know about.

Just got off the phone with Ronnie and Pat.....everyone is calmed down now, and we will still run our program on Friday night. We had some others counting on being there, and it is not fair to them, or Greg, to pull the plug at this late date.

Please note my previous posts regarding how we got there Friday, and the history and details of how this program runs, and the reasons for it's beginning. BG and us go back many years, and when they asked, we absolutely responded. The idea is that perhaps one event helps the other. Odd Job, we still challenge you to come out from behind your mask, man up and state the reason for your post. Ronnie will be waiting in our pit area Friday night, and you can come over and talk to either of us, face to face. But, my guess is that you won't, and my guess is that you don't even have a race car.

On behalf of all of us, I apologize for this tirade, but we cannot let some coward who doesn't have the stones to identify himself tell lies about us without it being addressed. I have issues with anomonys sources anyway. If you are going to say something have enough stones to put your name to it.

So, let's go for good weather this weekend.

I'll be there Friday with Steve and Ron..

Wouldn’t be a drag race without controversy.

To clear the air we invited Ronnie and team to be a part of the Friday program of the event. It is a good thing that Ronnie and Pat do for the racers and their program is enjoyable.

I appreciate the feedback and opinions on the event and will say all of these are considered when planning an event of this size. The changes made this year for the event were not easy to decide on as it is different than in the past. However the structure of the event needed to change to keep the event moving forward. This event is about honoring the legacy of a great man who would give you the shirt off his back to help at the track or in life.

The decision to run 1/8 mile was done as that is the trend in the surrounding area at most tracks. This opens up the event to a lot more attendees and the ability for us to grow the racing family that participated in the event. Track length will always be a debate and I do not participate in those as it’s as volatile as politics.

What I do ask is that when there is an issue with ours or any other event that you contact the promoter, track manager or both on a private level. That is how things used to get done. A one on one conversation where differences can be discussed.

It’s true car counts are decreasing anyone can see that but to regain the glory of old we have to stop posting negative comments on message boards that not only hurt the event/track but the sport in general.

Appreciate all the support our sponsors give and to the racers who enjoy and participate in the event. Without those great people we would not be able to continue this fun and enjoyable family event.


AJ

so how did this race turn out ????