tqj3 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Posted June 27, 2008 Pleasanton – Jim Knudtson, Track Director at I-37 Raceway in Pleasanton, announced the First Annual "Firecracker 3000" will be run at I-37 on Saturday, July 5, 2008, but this time the "3000" doesn't refer to laps or miles, but money. "If you think the drivers race hard on a regular race night, you're right," Knudtson said in announcing the event. "But that's nothing compared to how hard they'll race with a thousand bucks on the line for first place, and we're offering that for three classes at the Firecracker 3000." The winners of the IMCA Modified race, the IMCA Southern Sports Modified race, and I-37 Raceway's own Pure Stock class feature will take home a cool $1,000 for their winning effort on Saturday night, July 5. The IMCA Modified winner also earns a spot on the ballot for the 2009 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational and a chance to race as part of the annual event at the IMCA Supernationals in Boone, Iowa. The Firecracker 3000 is also expected to attract larger fields of cars and drivers trying to cash in on the added purse money, and several out-of-town drivers have already appeared at I-37 in recent weeks to test out the track and get a feel for it. "The local drivers might not have much of an advantage," Knudtson pointed out. "Danny Kasperwicz from San Antonio won the Pure Stocks two weeks ago and was second last week. Brian Rye from Corpus won the IMCA Mod feature two weeks ago, then took second last week, and Steve Grantz of Aransas Pass won two weeks ago and was third last week. These guys are good." The 2008 All-Star ballot has 77 drivers on it, ten of them Texans. The South Texas racers would like to add a few names to that list for next season, and they'll get their chance on July 5, a Saturday, instead of the usual Friday-night schedule for I-37 Raceway. Gates will still open at 4:00 pm and hot laps will start at 8:00 pm. T. Q. Jones, Media Director, P. O. Box 341706, Austin, TX 78734 PH: (512) 261-5236 Email: [email protected] Quote
rebelracewriter Posted June 28, 2008 Report Posted June 28, 2008 What was decided on Pure Stock rules? points/non-points? Quote
tqj3 Posted June 28, 2008 Author Report Posted June 28, 2008 It's a fair question, Reb. I just talked to Jim Knudtson and the answer is the Pure Stocks are racing for points. (Naturally, no bead locks are allowed.) In addition, there will be no registration fee for any of the classes for this race. Quote
ps 72 Posted June 28, 2008 Report Posted June 28, 2008 AND THE STS PURE STOCKS CAN WE RUN WHAT WE GOT. Quote
SassyCassie14 Posted June 28, 2008 Report Posted June 28, 2008 (edited) Just wanted to make sure everybody knew and saw the above posting, that this is a Saturday Night Race. Not friday night. Edited June 29, 2008 by cassy14 Quote
tqj3 Posted June 28, 2008 Author Report Posted June 28, 2008 (edited) PS72 - Except for the bead locks... On edit, by the way, I think most of the Grand Stocks at THR fit the class as well as the same cars from Houston Motorsports Park. Check the I-37 web site for rules, and if you aren't racing Saturday, come on down. Edited June 28, 2008 by tqj3 Quote
SassyCassie14 Posted June 30, 2008 Report Posted June 30, 2008 Reminder: We are only running the Pure Stocks, IMCA Southern Sport Modifieds and the IMCA Modifieds Saturday night. The Super Stocks and Street Stocks are off this week. Quote
RACENRANDY Posted June 30, 2008 Report Posted June 30, 2008 To dry to shoot fireworks this weekend, might as well take the family out to the races. Should be a great night of racing. Quote
zoom Posted June 30, 2008 Report Posted June 30, 2008 still checking but I don't think the grand stocks would fit good with your carb rule, plus we have a lot of fast fuel injected cars Quote
SassyCassie14 Posted July 1, 2008 Report Posted July 1, 2008 still checking but I don't think the grand stocks would fit good with your carb rule, plus we have a lot of fast fuel injected cars Zoom, yes, your grand stocks would be okay to race here at I-37 Raceway. Bring them on down. Quote
Meester Dennis Posted July 1, 2008 Report Posted July 1, 2008 So we line up by points, because it is a points night right...... Quote
tqj3 Posted July 1, 2008 Author Report Posted July 1, 2008 According to Jim Knudtson, all three classes will be gridded by a draw and redraw procedure suggested by IMCA. Quote
Woodwayracing18 Posted July 1, 2008 Report Posted July 1, 2008 (edited) Reminder: We are only running the Pure Stocks, IMCA Southern Sport Modifieds and the IMCA Modifieds Saturday night. The Super Stocks and Street Stocks are off this week. i guess its a good thing street stocks are off since the trans exploded friday night Edited July 1, 2008 by woodwayracing Quote
8G RACING FAMILY Posted July 3, 2008 Report Posted July 3, 2008 HOPEFULLY A GREAT SHOW TRACK PREP HAS BEEN AWESOME I THINK THEY R GETTING THE HANG OF IT ALL THE WAY AROUND I THINK THEY R IN IT FOR THE LONG HALL GOOD LUCK AND KEEP UP THE HARD WORK Quote
john42 Posted July 4, 2008 Report Posted July 4, 2008 Surely, these won't just be 20 lap races! How many laps are each class going to run? I would sure hate to spend the gas money to drive all the way out there, just to see three small races. Not trying to be disrespetful, I just haven't heard any mention of lap numbers in the drivers meetings, or anywhere else. Quote
ps 72 Posted July 4, 2008 Report Posted July 4, 2008 ARE YOU GOING TO START 24 CARS, AND HOW MANY LAPS AND HOWS THE WEATHER. Quote
SassyCassie14 Posted July 4, 2008 Report Posted July 4, 2008 (edited) Alright everybody, My phone has been ringing off the hook today because of the weather. Here is a weather update: Everybody has been getting rain, but us. The track has NOT received any rain at all. The storms have all gone right around the track. Yes, there is a slight chance of rain tomorrow, but as of right now, everthing is a go ahead. IF, and I mean a big IF, the weather changes and we have to change our plans, I have a list of driver's that I will calling and I will have it posted on here, as well as our website as soon as possible. But I really don't see this happening. Laps - The Sport Mods and Mods will be 30 laps. In the Pure Stocks, if we have a full field, they will be a min. 25 laps See ya'll Saturday!!! Edited July 4, 2008 by cassy14 Quote
termite#99 Posted July 4, 2008 Report Posted July 4, 2008 PS72 - Except for the bead locks... On edit, by the way, I think most of the Grand Stocks at THR fit the class as well as the same cars from Houston Motorsports Park. Check the I-37 web site for rules, and if you aren't racing Saturday, come on down. hmp does'nt have a grand stock class. Quote
8G RACING FAMILY Posted July 4, 2008 Report Posted July 4, 2008 going to be a great show they r really getting there shtuff together looks like some great weather see ya there Quote
SassyCassie14 Posted July 4, 2008 Report Posted July 4, 2008 Okay, All prices for tomorrow's race are the same. We are NOT raising the prices. Pit Admission: Drivers: $40.00 Pit Pass: $25.00 General Admission: Adults: $10.00 Kids 7-10: $5.00 Kids 6 & under: Free Seniors 65+: $8.00 Military w/id: $8.00 Any other questions, please let me know. Happy 4th of July to everyone I hope everybody has a wonderful and safe weekend!!! Quote
racer82 Posted July 4, 2008 Report Posted July 4, 2008 thank you for posting the prices we will be there. Quote
SassyCassie14 Posted July 4, 2008 Report Posted July 4, 2008 On a side note, Sorry it took so long but Art has put all his pictures on the website now, so you guys can start ordering them. Here is the link: http://www.artrodriguez.exposuremanager.com/ Quote
cwmills33 Posted July 4, 2008 Report Posted July 4, 2008 can the edna bombers run in the pure stock class? Quote
texana55 Posted July 4, 2008 Report Posted July 4, 2008 can the edna bombers run in the pure stock class? Cassy- That would make at least 2 of us that would be interested. If we get rained out, you might pick up several of us if we can come run on this short notice. -Monty Quote
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