thumper Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 It was reported to me that every car that races with the STS Sport Compacts this weekend will recieve $80 regardless of finishing position.They must start the feature is the only requirment.A lottle wierd but a bood for those finishing 3rd and back compaired to last years purse.I believe this is a positive step for expressing acceptance from the new management and deserves our positive response by attendance.Im also under the impression the open invitation for the other series of minnies to also run with us as before.Hope to see you all there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2damslow Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Hmmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan06gt Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Definetly looking forward to Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2damslow Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Hmmmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craneop00 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Yup.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanchojuan21 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Umhhhhhhhmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Sounds like a choir in here with everyone humming... LOL Â Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craneop00 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Uh huh....yummmmm yuuuuuuppppp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2damslow Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Homina Homina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumper Posted April 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 But what did the fox say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CougarGT Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Do I have to pull the windshield out of my mini to run at STS? Or can I run with my Centex sticker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top_shelf_12 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 If you do pull the windshield out I think they require 3 bars in front of the driver for protection and a lot of the guys have the metal mesh. I don't know if they have rules for windshields other than that, but I would recommend taking it off for vision reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2damslow Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 ya don't think ud see very good. or just run in front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craneop00 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Ring ding ding dinggy ding ding ding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2damslow Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 so what is the regular pay going to be in this class????????????? hmmmmmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumper Posted April 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Thats the $64 question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2damslow Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 welllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll, wonderin if I should get one fired up. guess its better to let the grass grow around it.. Â Â hmmmmmmmmmmmmm haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan06gt Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 The more cars the better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2damslow Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 for real??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Coupe Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 I'll race one lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJ34 Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 I have been trying to get the class a sponcer .the guy wants to talk to someone in charge may by tomorrow if I can get a number ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthTexasSpeedway Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 You can contact me at 361-876-7485. After 5pm please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumper Posted May 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 I hope something works out to have a series sponsor.I know a lot of people are looking at this class as an inexpensive way to be a part of this great Saturday show without needing a second morgage or making it a full time job.Race on Sat,live your life the rest of the week.Over the last several years the ministock racers have had many issues to deal with like series cancelling,tracks closing and now a management change at the track we got the most support from in the last 3 years. Â I know the potential of this venue and have watched its growth up north to become one of the biggest classes at many northern tracks.With a sponsor and a smart promoter it can be here also.Mostly its a misunderstanding of what the STS Sport Compact car is all about.These are not the frontrunner/ecostocks that many Texas tracks now have.Those cars are strictle stock even to the size of tires and air cleaners.The powerful cars like Acuras,Neons,Eclipses,Cobalts,Focus twin cams etc are NOT banned from this series,rather they are encouraged due to their huge factory horsepower that makes buying a lot of expensive performance parts unnecessary while still enjoying the speed.Rather than restricting tires and wheels to the original specks,we are allowed any street tire up to a 205 plus different sizes to tune the car for oval track racing.We are allowed to play with springs,IE cut,shim swap with other OEM springs for the same reason.We are allowed headers mainly because many models have an exaust manifold that is prone to breaking and is expensive.A smart car builder can easily build a very fast factory circle track tuned modern car and the biggest cost is the doner car and roll cage.The factory provides the rest.And make no mistake,the tracks that have these types of cars have compacts that turn laps to rival the street stocks.These are not mini bombers that are a filler item,there a full blown factory race car. Â Right now we have quite a mixture of mosty left over cars from past series and tracks and Im grateful for everyone that shows up to race.I know theres many cars inactive right now,waiting to see what the future of this class holds.I was encouraged to see so many at the Shootout from so many tracks also intrested in the STS Compacts.That race showed that money is important for ANY class to grow.So I hope Brians sponsorship deal works and we can pick up others as well because this class races what the dealerships are selling TODAY. Â My final point is:the mechanics that work on these modern are a different breed.They are well versed in modern electronics and modern engine designs.This make a wonderful oppourtunity for the beginning professional mechanics to hone their talents.When was the last time you heard a V8 driver complain they lost a race because the cam sensor went out or the computer went to limp mode?Or having a problem with the cam advancer or an oxygen sensor malfunction or even an air flow meter that gave up.The guys good at this stuff make the best mechanics for any new model car sold today.So its really new science for us.Thats the most exciting part to me. Â Theres this years speech,hope it inspires some.We need modern cars on our oval tracks if we want to expand our show.Too many people are left out of todays oval track racing because they really have no connection with the dinosaurs (no offence) running around in circles now.The fast and furious croud have a tremendous following and need to be a part of our local shows.And the Sport Compacts are designed with them in mind.We just need to figgure out how to get them intrested here.Afterall they are the ones customizing and tuning todays factory cars.They spend big bucks on their cars.Lets get them off the streets on Sat nite and in the pits racing and showing off their talents.This is 2014,not 1980. Â Sorry for the rant,Im not intrested to hear how great the big noisy cars are,they have their following already.But it looks like some help with new blood would benifit all.JMO.Thanks for reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poorboy Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 GB, the new blood you are looking for probably don't visit this forum. I would suggest going to some of their forums and attaching videos and race results with pictures. Maybe even join their clubs or go to their events. Jmo, good luck I know you are super passionate about them 4 cylinders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJ34 Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Well I sent the number to the guy that was wanting to sponcer the class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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