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OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23.

Posted By: plasticfantastic

OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/12/11 01:39 AM

Mods can this get stickied? thanks

The Chrysler Challenge is coming up fast, so who is planning on attending?

July 22-23 @ MCIR, LaRue, OH. http://www.mcir.com/

You can still pre enter at http://jeffjohnsonmotorsports.com/challenge.php
or by calling, 614-268-1181

Box racing
No Box racing
Double entries allowed, 1st rnd buybacks,1/4 mile both classes! BOTH PURSES ARE GUARANTEED BACK TO THE 8ths, NO SURPRISES WITH US WHEN YOU GET TO THE PAYOUT WINDOW!
Nostalgia Super Stock (NMCA Rules) Guaranteed purse to the 8ths.
Nostalgia Pro Stock, (FREE ENTRY)
10.5 pro street, (FREE ENTRY) (10.5 will be 1/8 mile.)
Trophy class,
Grudge racing?? got something to settle or prove?

Viper club of Ohio meet,
National HEMI Owners Association
The return of Roland Osborne and Chrysler Power Magazine.

Thursday pit parking from 4pm to 9pm,
Friday night social featuring:
a FREE hog roast while the food lasts
keg or two of beer
bon fire, (or at the very least a camp fire)
t shirt sacrifice, (TBA)

Friday night gamblers race
Saturday night gamblers race

more information, (schedule etc...
http://jeffjohnsonmotorsports.com/challenge.php )

You know who we are, you know what we can do, so come out and relive Mopar racing the way it was, and the way it should be!
Posted By: plasticfantastic

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/12/11 01:44 AM

winners in BOX, NO BOX, SUPER STOCK and 10.5 will all recieve a gold card to the 2012 Chrysler Challenge series.

4 race points series in 2012!!
Posted By: wheelsup68dart

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/12/11 02:22 AM

If I have something to run by then I will be there.
Posted By: moparguy7074

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/12/11 03:27 AM

I think mine will be back together and I will be there!
Posted By: max_maniac

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/12/11 03:33 AM




Russ
Posted By: Bratt Racing

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/12/11 04:01 AM

Sorry Doug, we will not be able to make the race. At the current time both cars are down. Dart blowen head gasket, not much to fix but decide to change the cam in it also. Barracuda blew a couple rod bearings at the last race in Pittsburgh. I'm in the process of rebuilding the motor now.
Posted By: plasticfantastic

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/12/11 05:33 AM

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Sorry Doug, we will not be able to make the race. At the current time both cars are down. Dart blowen head gasket, not much to fix but decide to change the cam in it also. Barracuda blew a couple rod bearings at the last race in Pittsburgh. I'm in the process of rebuilding the motor now.




yeah i saw that from a different post, Sorry for the run of bad luck, hope you get them fixed soon, we have 4 events in 2012 I know you'll be there.
Posted By: cudaboy

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/12/11 11:55 AM

I will be there spectating on Sat. No car this year

Dennis
Posted By: tboomer

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/12/11 12:06 PM

Have a blast,everyone!!!
Posted By: sixpackjeff

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/12/11 08:00 PM

A special thanks to Jeg's Automotive! They will provide a $50.00 gift certificate to each overall winner in Box, No Box, Nostalgia Super Stock, 10.5 Pro Street, and Trophy, plus $50 to the Best of Show!


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Posted By: sixpackjeff

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/13/11 02:50 PM

The National Nostalgic Pro Stock Association will be there in full force. Heads up, Pro Tree, half track burnouts, wagering is encouraged. Here's the current line up.

Moore & Moore 68 Barracuda vs. Bill Jenkins 68 Camaro.
Butch Leal 72 Colt vs Pain Killer 71 Duster.
Don Carlton 74 Colt vs. Warren Johnson 74 Camaro.
Bill Jenkins 75 Monza vs. Marfizo 73 Duster.
Wally Booth 79 Concord vs Don Carlton 77 Aspen.
Lee Shepherd 81 Camaro vs Bill Jenkins 81 Camaro.

Plus...Four others to be announced!



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Posted By: sixpackjeff

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/13/11 03:46 PM

HQ Hotel:
Comfort Inn
16420 Allenby Dr
Marysville, OH 43040
937-644-0400
Mention The Chrysler Challenge.
$79.00 per night

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Posted By: julian2007

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/13/11 06:56 PM

If you have a quick race we will be there if not we will not but the best of luck to you and your shows either way.
Posted By: sixpackjeff

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/14/11 03:25 PM

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If you have a quick race we will be there if not we will not but the best of luck to you and your shows either way.




We'll be adding a quick race next year. We're building back into this slowly. Come and hang out, if nothing else!


Directions: 2303 Richwood Larue Rd. Larue, OH 43332. From US Route 23, take Route 309 west, turn south on Route 37. From US Route 33, take Route 4 east, turn north on Route 37. MCIR is located 35 miles north west of Columbus.
Headquarters Hotel: Comfort Inn, 16420 Allenby Dr.,Marysville, OH 43040 937-644-0400. Mention “The Chrysler Challenge” for $79.00 rate. Free overnight camping is available to all participants.

Car Show Classes: First, second and third place trophies will be awarded in 50 classes.
STOCK: Prewar Stock 28-48; Postwar Car Stock 49-61; A-Body Stock (62-69, 70-76); B-Body Stock (62-65 Dodge, 62-65 Plymouth, 66-67; 68-70 Dodge, 68-70 Plymouth, 71-74, 75-79); C-Body Stock 62-78; E-Body Stock (70-74 Dodge, 70-74 Plymouth); Unrestored 62-79; Late Model RWD 76-89; AMC Stock;
MODIFIED: Street Rod 48-prior; Postwar Car Modified 49-61; A-Body Modified (62-69, 70-76); B-Body Modified (62-65 Dodge, 62-65 Plymouth, 66-67, 68-70 Dodge, 68-70 Plymouth, 71-74, 75-79); C-Body Modified 62-78; E-Body Modified (70-74 Dodge, 70-74 Plymouth); Late Model RWD 76-89; AMC Modified; Pro Street 62-up;
TRUCK: Postwar Truck Stock 48-60; Postwar Truck Modified 48-60; Truck/Van Stock 61-93; Truck/Van Modified 61-93; Dakota/Durango; Ram 2WD 94-up; Ram 4WD 94-up; Jeep;
FRONT WHEEL DRIVE: Early FWD Stock 78-95; Early FWD Modified 78-95; Late FWD (DSM, Neon, LH) 90-up;
CURRENT MODEL: Viper 92-02; Viper 03-up; Prowler; LX Charger/300; LC Challenger;
Best Appearing Race Car; Best Engineered Race Car.
Best of Show ($50.00 Jeg’s Gift Certificate, plus 5 gallons of Be Cool antifreeze).

Drag Race Classes: BOX/electronics, NO BOX/footbrake. All-run event with no E.T. break, double entries ok, buy backs first round. Box races 1/8 mile, No Box races 1/4 mile. Must be Chrysler powered.
NOSTALGIA SUPER STOCK. All makes, NSS/A 10.00, NSS/B 10.50, NSS/C 11.00, NSS/D 11.50, NSS/E 12.00, NSS/F 12.50 index. Also includes Nostalgia Factory Experimental, AAA/FX 8.75, AA/FX 9.00, A/FX 9.25, B/FX 9.50, C/FX 9.75 index. Class runoffs for trophy (NSS/A, B, C, D, E, F, FX), plus all-run cash eliminator. Races 1/4 mile.
NOSTALGIA PRO STOCK. All makes, heads up in three categories, .400 tree, (Outlaw, 8.50-8.99, 9.50-9.99). Exhibition only. Free entry for car, driver and crew. Visit www.nostalgiaprostock.com for rules. Races 1/4 mile.
10.5 PRO STREET. Heads up, 1/8 mile, .400 tree, true 10.5 slick or 315 radial. Any suspension, any power adders. Free entry for car and driver.
TROPHY. No additional entry fee for car show participants. Races 1/4 mile.
Race Car Technical inspection: Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm. Saturday: 8:00am-noon.

Show Hours: Friday - Saturday 8:00am-dark.
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: $75.00
Car Corral (for sale): $25.00
Swap Meet: $25.00 20’x20’ Outdoor on Grass
Performance Midway: $125.00 20’x40’ Outdoor on Asphalt (includes 2 passes)
Entry fees include weekend admission for one vehicle and driver, and event goodie bag. Participant entry fees $5.00 higher after July 15th and at the gate.

Schedule: Thursday 4:00pm-9:00pm Pit parking.
Friday 7:00am Gates open.
8:00am Tech inspection opens.
10:00am Time trial #1 for all classes.
11:30pm Time trial #2 for all classes.
1:00pm Time trial #3 for all classes.
3:00pm Time trial #4 for all classes.
5:00pm NSS class run offs.
6:00pm Gambler’s Race (Box, No Box). Technical inspection closes.
8:00pm Bonfire and social hour(s).
Saturday 7:00am Gates open.
8:00am Tech inspection opens.
8:30am Time trial #1 for No Box.
10:00am Time trial #1 for Box. Car show judging begins.
10:30am Time trial #1 for Pro Stock. Super Stock, Pro Street.
11:00am Time trial #1 Trophy.
11:15am Time Trial #2 for No Box.
12:45pm Time trial #2 for Box.
1:30pm Time trial #2 for Pro Stock. Super Stock, Pro Street.
2:00pm Time trial #2 for Trophy. Car show judging closes.
2:30pm Eliminations begin. NPS, NSS, PS, Box, No Box, Trophy.
4:00pm Car show trophy parade.
6:00pm Moonlight Gamblers’ race.
Sunday 9:00am MCIR Regular Program/Saturday Rain Date.
MCIR Tech Card required at extra cost if no rain date.

Purse: Box $1000 winner; $500 runner-up; $250 semis; $100 quarters, $50 eighths.
No Box $1000 winner; $500 runner-up; $250 semis; $100 quarters, $50 eighths.
Super Stock $1000 winner; $500 runner-up; $250 semis; $100 quarters, $50 eighths.
Pro Street $300 winner; $150 runner-up; $50 semis; $25 quarters.

All winners receive a $50.00 Jeg’s Gift Certificate, and a Gold Card for free entry to all 2012 Chrysler Challenge events. Super Stock also receives a pair of AFCO Shocks form Bob’s Pro Fab. Trophy winner receives a $50.00 Jeg’s Gift Certificate. $200 Product Contingency in all classes from Sled City Fiberglass.
Posted By: wheelsup68dart

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/15/11 02:32 AM

Breaking news about next weekends race........

Straight from the mouth of Jeff Johnson at 9:00pm tonight. All Box class racing at MCIR next weekend will be run on the 1/8th mile. There is too much concern about high speed cars on the shut down still at this track to take a chance. Hope this encourages some of you on the fence about going to make the journey. Also to make it perfectly straigh Friday is a fun day box gambler/no box gambler, Saturday is Box run for the purse, no box run for the purse, and following saturdays eliminations there will be an additional box/no box gamblers race to keep us racing into the night.
Posted By: old yeller

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/15/11 02:55 AM

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Breaking news about next weekends race........

Straight from the mouth of Jeff Johnson at 9:00pm tonight. All Box class racing at MCIR next weekend will be run on the 1/8th mile. There is too much concern about high speed cars on the shut down still at this track to take a chance. Hope this encourages some of you on the fence about going to make the journey. Also to make it perfectly straigh Friday is a fun day box gambler/no box gambler, Saturday is Box run for the purse, no box run for the purse, and following saturdays eliminations there will be an additional box/no box gamblers race to keep us racing into the night.


Just another excuess for the mopar people scared of the 1/4 mile!!..YAWN!!
Posted By: sixpackjeff

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/15/11 02:22 PM

Thanks to Bondo Bob of Bob's Pro Fab! He is donating $300.00 towards the 10.5 Heads-Up Pro Street purse AND a pair of brand new AFCO rear shocks for the winner of Nostalgia Super Stock!



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Posted By: BobsProFab

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/16/11 01:33 PM

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Thanks to Bondo Bob of Bob's Pro Fab! He is donating $300.00 towards the 10.5 Heads-Up Pro Street purse AND a pair of brand new AFCO rear shocks for the winner of Nostalgia Super Stock!





see ya all friday
Posted By: sixpackjeff

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/16/11 03:20 PM

Also, special thanks to Larry Augenstein of Sled City Fiberglass. He is posting a $200 gift certificate contingency to the winner in ALL racing classes. If you're currently running any Sled City fiberglass part, and you win the overall eliminator, you'll receive $200 off your next order. Look for him in the pits with the Danger Brothers '68 Hemi Cuda and Animal Mike's '67 Hemi GTX.
Posted By: R/T BRAD

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/17/11 04:41 AM

Chopin Performance and other sponsors are adding $500.00 cash to the 10.5 Pro Street Purse.

Winner $100.00 cash
$50.00 check Rick A&A Trans.

Runner up $100.00 cash

Semi $50.00 cash each

Quarters $25.00 cash each

Low ET of race $50.00

Thanks, Brad Chopin
Posted By: mloboda

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/18/11 03:53 AM

We'll be there.

Posted By: 360904

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/18/11 11:43 AM

This looks like it is going to be a Smoken HOT event!!!
Posted By: KD800X

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/18/11 04:37 PM

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Breaking news about next weekends race........

Straight from the mouth of Jeff Johnson at 9:00pm tonight. All Box class racing at MCIR next weekend will be run on the 1/8th mile. There is too much concern about high speed cars on the shut down still at this track to take a chance. Hope this encourages some of you on the fence about going to make the journey. Also to make it perfectly straigh Friday is a fun day box gambler/no box gambler, Saturday is Box run for the purse, no box run for the purse, and following saturdays eliminations there will be an additional box/no box gamblers race to keep us racing into the night.






Is the whole event going to be run 1/8th mile or just box?
Posted By: plasticfantastic

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/18/11 06:56 PM

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Is the whole event going to be run 1/8th mile or just box?




Box and the 10.5 heads up will be 1/8th mile, the rest are 1/4
Posted By: max_maniac

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/18/11 07:45 PM

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Is the whole event going to be run 1/8th mile or just box?




Box and the 10.5 heads up will be 1/8th mile, the rest are 1/4





Thank god --- If NSS was 1/8 mile I would stay home


Russ
Posted By: poppaj

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/19/11 01:17 AM

I hope the top end and shut down is smoothed out. I have concerns about trying to get slowed down there.poppaj

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Posted By: THE GLASS MAN

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/19/11 04:10 AM

As usual, I will be selling all the fiberglass Mopar parts that we make and at this event we will be having a stock pile of used compitition wheel tire combos--M&H, Goodyear, Firestone, Hoosier, M/T --- Super Tricks, Welds, etc. Some of these combos can be bolted on and raced this weekend. How about a big box of brand new OEM wedge and max wedge spark plugs. Talk to my new sales rep, Phil Roar , on Saturday, and get the deal you need. Had the Cuda out at Trails for test and tune on Friday night, and if I can have a 14x32 blow out in the traps at trails with no damage, then MCIR should be a piece of cake on the upper end. See you there !
Posted By: KD800X

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/19/11 05:28 AM

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Is the whole event going to be run 1/8th mile or just box?




Box and the 10.5 heads up will be 1/8th mile, the rest are 1/4




Ok, why would Box and 10.5 be 1/8th mile and S/S be 1/4 mile? Alot of the S/S cars run well into the 9's.

Glassman, I wouldn't want to see anyone blow a tire anywhere on the track. It sounds to me that you were just plain lucky. However if the track is too rough for cars with 32" tires running 10.50's, then why wholdn't it be too rough for a car running 9.80's on 10.5" tires?
Posted By: Moore & Moore

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/19/11 01:58 PM

I have went 160 and dad has gone 145 without any trouble getting stopped. I have been on rougher tracks in Ohio.


Jack
Posted By: THE GLASS MAN

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/19/11 04:14 PM

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Is the whole event going to be run 1/8th mile or just box?




Box and the 10.5 heads up will be 1/8th mile, the rest are 1/4




Ok, why would Box and 10.5 be 1/8th mile and S/S be 1/4 mile? Alot of the S/S cars run well into the 9's.

Glassman, I wouldn't want to see anyone blow a tire anywhere on the track. It sounds to me that you were just plain lucky. However if the track is too rough for cars with 32" tires running 10.50's, then why wholdn't it be too rough for a car running 9.80's on 10.5" tires?


Yep, I was plain lucky that when the inner tube blew, the actual seal on the rim kept most of the air contained within the tire, enough to get me back to the trailer. After talking to Animal Mike about it, we decided that the tube was at least 15 years old. NOT GOOD. As far as MCIR I have seen Bullit Bob Reed dial his ss/ah car in at that track , and run right on his dial in. Maybe because all s/s cars run stock front suspension is the reason for the 1/4-1/8th mile race difference. Maybe a safety factor?
Posted By: Michael

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/19/11 09:48 PM

See you all there!!! Are they going to mail out the tickets to get in?
Posted By: nss guy

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/19/11 10:02 PM

I raced there 2 weeks ago, I am wondering who else that has posted, raced this year at MCIR??? especially 1/4 mile
Posted By: Moore & Moore

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/19/11 10:16 PM

I raced the cuda there 3 weeks ago and ran 9.80's@140

Jack
Posted By: nss guy

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/20/11 12:51 AM

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I raced the cuda there 3 weeks ago and ran 9.80's@140

Jack




I don't have any problems with the track, it has it's own "personality". I have seen several post about the track, just wondering how many have actually been down it this year or even last.
Posted By: sixpackjeff

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/20/11 02:18 AM


NEWS FLASH! Thursday night; Chrysler Challenge Pit Party at Buffalo Wild Wings in Marion, OH, just off Rt 23. Roger Moore & Moore will have his Hemi Barracuda on display along with the Mopar Top Dragster of Terry King (kingracingdragster.com). 6:00pm-10:00pm. Lots of beer and wings. Yum.

It's also Bike Nite, so the place will be jammin! Don't drink too much cause MCIR opens at 7:00 Friday morning. See you there.



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Posted By: Race&Resto

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/20/11 07:29 PM

Will Roland Osbourne be there promoting the NHOA in some type of capacity, if so what is planned at this event regarding the old clubs that you mentioned earlier in another post.
Posted By: cudaboy

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/20/11 11:28 PM

I just looked up the track on Google, it looks like there are about 3 trees on the whole property. That sun is going to be brutal. I am bringing LOTS of water.

Dennis
Posted By: mprrlz

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/21/11 02:41 AM

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I just looked up the track on Google, it looks like there are about 3 trees on the whole property. That sun is going to be brutal. I am bringing LOTS of water.

Dennis




Dennis, yes the only trees are the ones around the pond. The concession does have an overhang that shades the picnic tables...so yes alot of water and gatorade is going to be needed this weekend...

Hope you have a good weekend...

Cory
Posted By: dusterchas572

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/21/11 02:59 PM

We'll be ther come heat or high water!
Posted By: max_maniac

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/22/11 02:11 AM

Loaded up and ready to go ----- About a 2 1/2 to 3hr drive so I'm guessing I'll be there around 8:00am or a lil later if I sleep in

Stop by and say Hi



Russ
Posted By: nss guy

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/22/11 02:27 AM

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Loaded up and ready to go ----- About a 2 1/2 to 3hr drive so I'm guessing I'll be there around 8:00am or a lil later if I sleep in

Stop by and say Hi



Russ




I'll be there about 9am, loading up in the am, I AM SLEEPING IN!!!
Posted By: cudaboy

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/22/11 09:31 PM

Someone update us tonight on how many people are there. I'm hoping to be there by 11 tomorrow AM.

Dennis
Posted By: dartman366

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/23/11 01:51 AM

I would like to know also, look's like they may of gotten some rain earlier this evening.
Posted By: Chad Bittle

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/23/11 02:43 AM

Just got home, maybe 20 cars at most (couple from each class NSS, Box, No Box and 10.5) before they got rained out...although it was a quick storm and cleared right up. lol. They just had open time trials all today.

Not a lot of people there, BUT....there were trailers still rollin' in throughout the evening and when we were leaving.
Posted By: Chad Bittle

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/23/11 02:46 AM

Oh and Bill, Russ ran 10.12, 12.12 in the right lane I believe. 10.08, 10.07 and 10.07 in the left.
Posted By: GomangoCuda

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/24/11 03:03 AM

Refused 8 hrs of overtime, 3 hr trip each way, $2.25 for a bottle of Pepsi, Total waste of time and money. Probably Less than 50 cars. There were so few Nostalgia Prostockers that Sean Dornan ran his SS/CA Cuda in NPS. Only Two cars in Pro Street. Maybe 20 in the show car field. I think there were 2 swap meet venders and no manufactures midway. Maybe 20 spectators. Where was everyone? Johnson had to have lost his butt on this event. I know I did.
Posted By: VernMotor

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/24/11 03:27 AM

Well thats sounds Ugly...I wonder how it would turn out
Posted By: moparguy7074

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/24/11 03:33 AM

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Well thats sounds Ugly...I wonder how it would turn out




The car count was small, I agree. But the hog roast was awesome, with more than enough for everyone that attended. And JJ delivered as promised and the payouts were full amounts as advertised, even with the small car count.
Posted By: THE GLASS MAN

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/24/11 04:29 AM

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Well thats sounds Ugly...I wonder how it would turn out




The car count was small, I agree. But the hog roast was awesome, with more than enough for everyone that attended. And JJ delivered as promised and the payouts were full amounts as advertised, even with the small car count.


JJ delivered as promised with the GUARANTEED PAYOUTS even with a low car count. Some promotors advertise that they have to have at least a 200 car count to hand out the complete purse. We took home a bunch of money as runner up in Nostalgia Super Stock, with "Animal Mike Warren" at the wheel of the 67 Hemi Belv., even in the 103 degree heat. Not too many spectators wanted to brave the heat but I did see a lot of friends that I haven't seen in 5-6 years. There were some Gold Cards handed out to the winners for free entrys for all 4 of Jeff's race and point series next year.Rowlan Ozborn from the old "Chrysler Power Mag. was on hand taking pictures and doing some stories on the cars. I got my ears filled with a lot of good things that are going to happen on the Mopar scene in the near future and it is what the Mopar public needs. Of course I took the oath of silence, 2 beers, and I will let Jeff announce it all, when he is ready. Yes this show was small,but Jeff was doing a lot of smiling about the beginning of something big. One last thing, The Warren and Augenstein 67 Hemi Belvedere would like to thank all the Nostalgia Super Stock cars that did not show up, for not showing up. The ones that did show up were all quality cars and we all had fun in the 103 degree heat.
Posted By: GomangoCuda

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/24/11 05:05 AM

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we all had fun in the 103 degree heat




Is that what it was? I knew it was hot but wow.

I hope Jeff is successful with his new series but this one had to hurt.

By the way, you're Belvedere was my friends favorite And he came down there mostly to see the Nostalgia Prostockers and the 10.5 cars. Both of which were pretty much a bust.
Posted By: cudaboy

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/24/11 02:18 PM

Yes, turnout was low across the board, but I'm sure he somewhat expected that. First year event and the heat didn't help. Jeff puts on good events, and I'm sure he can grow this series. I can remember Norwalk back in 2001-2004 having around 600 race cars at the CC events. I drove 160 miles each way, but had a good time and will do it again next year, but hopefully as a racer. Saw some familiar cars, but really didn't talk to anyone because I dont' know anyone by face. Maybe next year.

Dennis
Posted By: THE GLASS MAN

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/24/11 03:38 PM

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First year event and the heat didn't help. Jeff puts on good events, and I'm sure he can grow this series. I can remember Norwalk back in 2001-2004 having around 600 race cars at the CC events. I drove 160 miles each way, but had a good time and will do it again next year, but hopefully as a racer. Dennis


I came back to the trailer after a run and there it was, Jeff had reinvented the "Goodie Bag". Hadn't seen a goodie bag since Jeff sold the Chrysler Classic back in 2005.
Posted By: JLC

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/24/11 04:20 PM

Thanks to the following people, Chopin family for feeding me and my crew,had a great time. JJ for putting on the event,it will grow from here take that to the bank. And Ed "old yeller" for showing up and laying down that great pass. Also Bondobob for putting up money and shocks in a couple of the classes. And last but not least MCIR for giving us the best racing surface possible in that heat. Thanks again, Jeff Chopin "Chopin Performance"
Posted By: max_maniac

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/24/11 04:49 PM

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Well thats sounds Ugly...I wonder how it would turn out




The car count was small, I agree. But the hog roast was awesome, with more than enough for everyone that attended. And JJ delivered as promised and the payouts were full amounts as advertised, even with the small car count.





The car count was small and due to several reasons. One this being the first Chrysler Challenge race, 2nd was the HEAT, 3rd was the scare some may have gotten about the track.

The HEAT was ferocious and I even wondered why I was there Then the track was an issue because of some opinions but got to hand it to Jack Moore - He asked if I ever ran there and I told him it was my first and he told me about the shutdown area and what to expect and he was dead on. It is a different feeling where they ground the track but I had no issues at all @ 133mph just a weird feeling in the shutdown area but I could live with it and saw cars run way faster then that with no issues. I think next year will be an interesting series and other options for us Mopar Racers. I really think Jeff and his crew will step it up and put on some great events. Got to meet a few more members which was cool and pitted next to my friend Jim Guy and ended up running him first round. As you all know he is a great racer and we had a heck of a run but he trailered me by a .07 margin Also my bud's Walt, Chad and Lyndsey (she's the best looking of the trio by far!!!) came and hung out on Friday which was great

Russ
Posted By: tboomer

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/24/11 05:18 PM

Nice job,Everyone! Jeff...I hope your events continue to grow...Sounds like you are a man of your word and in this day and age...That sure does mean alot!
Posted By: maxie

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/24/11 09:34 PM

I drove 3 hours to get there. I talked to you gomango in the cooldown area.

We had a good time even with a low car count. I am still debating selling the road runner to build a car to race again!

I hope this will continue and maybe to a track closer to my house!

Come to think of it I talked to max maniac. I asked how old the paint was on your car and I had the camo hat on.
Posted By: mloboda

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/25/11 07:45 PM

The weather, both heat and threat of rain conspired against the event.
I think previously stated car and spectator estimates are on the low side. Hope the event will gain traction over the next few years.

Thanks to Jeff and MCIR !
Posted By: CHAPPER

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/26/11 01:52 AM

Anybody have any pics to post...would liked to have been there....grass mowing at 2 homes, garden work, rain, heat, busy in shop, Dr. appointments, deaths/funerals, you name it,,,been hectic here lately.. Congratulations to all winners and "atta boy" to all that supported the event.
Posted By: plasticfantastic

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/26/11 03:03 AM

I had a great time,
Thank you to everyone that came out, I was glad to finally put some faces with names. See old friends and make new ones!

A huge thank you to Bob, (BobsProFab)for sticking around after we were all done and helping me unlock my car after locking my keys in it.

Meeting all the Moparts members and building for the future, I'm very excited for what we have in store for you all in 2012!

I want to give out a very special thank you to whoever had a green golf cart and for only hitting my front bumper instead of putting a dent in my car elsewhere.
Posted By: Michael

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/26/11 03:36 AM

I wanted to go but had to work. I also pre registered. I hope to attend the other ones that will be coming up.
Posted By: Chad Bittle

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/26/11 04:47 AM

Looking forward to the next one also.
Posted By: Marty cRUIZer

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/26/11 02:15 PM

I paid for a vendor spot but due to family circumstances we were not able to go.

Besides the heat and threat of rain there were other forces working against this show. National Trail Raceway was also having nostalgia P/S racing and downtown Delaware, OH had their annual car show that typically draws hundreds of cars.

I hope this show continues.

Anybody got any pictures?

Marty
Marysville, OH
Posted By: sixpackjeff

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/26/11 03:38 PM

Sorry we missed you Marty. The same Pro Stockers that were at MCIR were booked in at National Trail on Sunday. That helped make it worthwhile for the Camaros coming from from Chicago.

Here's Warren Johnson's 74 Camaro vs. Lee Shepherd's 81 Camaro.

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Posted By: sixpackjeff

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/26/11 03:41 PM

No Box winner Luther and Box winner Doug. Each pocketed a cool $1000.000, plus $50.00 from Jeg's.


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Posted By: sixpackjeff

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/26/11 03:42 PM

Track security, in case antyone tried to steal any tools.


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Posted By: sixpackjeff

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/26/11 03:44 PM

The only cool spot was the show car field, under the trees and next to the pond.


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Posted By: sixpackjeff

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/26/11 03:46 PM

Thursday night pit party at BW3. Here's Terry King's Mopar Top Dragster, sponsored by Wasserbeck Sped Shop. Wasserbeck's is the LARGEST speed shop in Marion County!

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Posted By: JLC

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/26/11 04:26 PM

Left out again,no winner circle picture.
Posted By: plasticfantastic

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/26/11 04:52 PM

Quote:

No Box winner Luther and Box winner Doug. Each pocketed a cool $1000.000, plus $50.00 from Jeg's.





and gold cards for all 2012 Chrysler Challenge races
Posted By: redruM

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/26/11 05:06 PM

Quote:

Quote:

No Box winner Luther and Box winner Doug. Each pocketed a cool $1000.000, plus $50.00 from Jeg's.





and gold cards for all 2012 Chrysler Challenge races




Awe yea
Posted By: sixpackjeff

Re: OFFICIAL Chrysler Challenge, July 22-23. - 07/27/11 12:26 AM

Chrysler Challenge
Marion County International Raceway, LaRue, Ohio
July 22-23, 2011

Drag Race Winners
r.t dial e.t. mph
Nostalgia Super Stock
Winner: Jeff Chopin, Columbus, OH 64 Dodge 440 .053 11.00 11.036 119.60
Runner-up: Mike Warren, Columbus, OH, 67 GTX .020 11.00 11.080 122.59

Class Winners: NSS/A – Russ Konkowski, 63 Dodge 330
NSS/B – Mike DeChicco, 65 Coronet
NSS/C – Jim Guy, 64 Belvedere
NSS/E – Jeff Chopin, 64 Polara

Nostalgia Pro Stock
Winner: Bill Neri, Barrington, IL, 74 Camaro .519 7.820 169.23
Runner-up: Mark Pappas, Park Ridge, IL, 81 Camaro .741 8.667 157.24

Super Pro
Winner: Doug Goebel, Edgerton, OH, 87 Charger .537 5.68 5.686 122.53
Runner-up: Lonnie Smith, Columbus, OH, 68 Dart .541 6.11 6.116 111.06

Pro
Winner: Luther Meadows, Reynoldsburg, OH, 73 Duster .550 12.05 12.112 107.16
Runner-up: Rob Graham, Bradnor, OH, 67 Satellite .6359 12.16 12.176 109.74

10.5 Pro Street
Winner: Scott Chopin, Richwood, OH, 88 T-bird .9339 6.530 106.13
Low E.T.: Ed Mathers, Lansing, MI, 69 Road Runner 5.339 127.39

Car Show Winners

Street Rod 1948 – Prior 1st – Lee Wickens, 33 Plymouth coupe
A-Body Modified 1962-69 1st – John Perone, 67 Valiant
A-Body Modified 1970-76 1st – Adam Brown, 74 Duster
B-Body Dodge Stock 1968-70 1st – Ted Stephens 1968 Charger R/T
B-Body Plymouth Stock 1968-70 1st – Mike Hamm, 1970 Superbird
B-Body Dodge Modified 1968-70 1st – Ray Culberth, 1969 Charger
B-Body Plymouth Modified 1968-70 1st – Dan Ferryman, 1969 Road Runner
B-Body Stock 1971-74 1st – Douglas Markel, 71 Satellite
B-Body Modified 1971-74 1st – Don Zimmer, 1972 Road Runner
C-Body 1962-78 1st – Glenn Grove, 68 New Yorker
E-Body Dodge Stock 1970-74 1st – Ray Hepler, 1970 Challenger R/T
E-Body Dodge Modified 1970-74 1st – Glen Bridges, 1970 Challenger convertible
Late FWD 1990-up 1st – Ron Crouch, 2000 Chrysler
LX Charger/300 1st – Billy Gray, 2008 Charger
Best of Show Ted Stephens 1968 Charger R/T

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