The Big Race 2009

[MORE #911]

Here you go.. possibles for the big 9 car race of 09. We can narrow it down from these choices.

[Polarcub]

You gotta vote for the 500, nothing like a long race that takes you into the night testing everything about the drives,pits,and the car. Too bad I will miss it again this year though.

[Haney motorsports]

Has anyone talked to the promoters?.......Corey? This should happen,we can use the amount of entries to boost contengency and maybe reduce entry fees and increase payback.We already know some promoters listed in the poll don't really care about the big draw of 9 cars,we should talk to the promoters that would be willing to commit to some extra incentives........I'm going to wait to see where the code/score/mdr guys want it to be located.

I don't mind where it is at as long as theres a good turn out, Dave you don't want to take on the task of contacting some promoters?

[KyleMurray]

i havent raced the battle of primm, however i heard that it was pretty well set up and it would make a great race for us (niners)

[justplainnate]

i voted for the MORE 500 mile race. ill have one 9 car there for sure.

[MORE #911]

Has anyone talked to the promoters?.......Corey? This should happen,we can use the amount of entries to boost contengency and maybe reduce entry fees and increase payback.We already know some promoters listed in the poll don't really care about the big draw of 9 cars,we should talk to the promoters that would be willing to commit to some extra incentives........I'm going to wait to see where the code/score/mdr guys want it to be located.

I don't mind where it is at as long as theres a good turn out, Dave you don't want to take on the task of contacting some promoters?

I thought I would work on getting some option dates first.. I dont know many people yet but when the races are narrowed down on the poll I can try. An early start will help.

[mrmatt]

I think the MORE 500 would be a great race for this. I like the the idea of the mint 400 also but I don't know if we could run that one.

[JJohnson]

a longer race would be good and a lot of fun. I would say the 500 or the mint?

[BeanerBoy]

Awesome start here!! If it ends up that DRIVE or SNORE are the top choices I would like to help out!! I know SNORE has made there last race of the year a class 9 conus race for next year, but could be changed to a diffrent race if it was what the racers wanted!!!

[MORE #911]

I will take the top 2 choices and poll again for the final date / location of the "Big Race" in 2 weeks.

If you think not a good idea for the final poll let me know.

[doug969]

Maybe I'll start off the donations with some of my goodies. I'll try and help with this were I can and see about sponsors and such. Im thinking I'll do maybe spindles or if the bidness is there a beam combo deal. Oh and yes its only for the cars with my stuff on during the race... lol

Im sure everyone already knows but it's going to take a ton of donations/sponsors to get the cars out from under the tarps like when the flapjack dude Mrs. Bantillian organized the last big'in. And Im sure the with a good payday you even get the cars that have been turned into swingsets like Nate Dog has in the playground. Nate did you ever get that ball joint changed out on the rocking horse ride??? I would hate to see Husky Chris get in bind again.

[TauMau]

i havent raced the battle of primm, however i heard that it was pretty well set up and it would make a great race for us (niners)

BAP would be a sweet race Kyle! Either that or the MORE 500!

The hard part about the MORE 500 will be getting your dad to forget about what happened last time long enough to agree to it :o

[MORE #911]

I have 2 business sponsors in for $1000 total to be divided top 3.
Have a fab sponsor in for a to be determined deal.

[Polarcub]

Thats so cool...I wish I was goign tobe able to be part of this....damn Navy. I hope it will be a huge 9 turn out.
Jeremy

[MORE #911]

I am partial to the MORE 500.. its alot of miles, easy to chase, anything can happen race cause its 12 hours or more.. the SNORE 250 in October I like too cause there is no race with MORE close to cause a prep issue for guys doing the series.

[Shred918]

Looks like 1/3 of the votes so far are to do it at the MORE 500.....

[ffrank]

Its a shame, it looks like most people want to race in their own backyards. I'll be the first to tell you if its in Barstool or Lucerne I feel I have an advantage over the guys that dont race here. I pretty much know these tracks like the back of my hand, and I feel its safe to say most MORE racers do also. I voted on SNOREs 400 miler. A course that is different, great hotels, and a great organization (very professional). Wherever it is I'll be there, but geeze dont you guys want a more even playing field and something different? As far as not interfering with another promoters schedule or racers schedule, its gonna happen to someone. You'll have to decide if you want to race a few cars or alot of cars.

[Haney motorsports]

Frank you are awesome,I was hoping the southern racers would swing the vote and even all the guys in the north.I with frank I will be there too no matter what

[mrmatt]

I am partial to the MORE 500.. its alot of miles, easy to chase, anything can happen race cause its 12 hours or more.. the SNORE 250 in October I like too cause there is no race with MORE close to cause a prep issue for guys doing the series.

Dave has a good point. The Snore 250 does not look like it would interfer with any of the other schedules. I would be ok with that.

[justplainnate]

Maybe I'll start off the donations with some of my goodies. I'll try and help with this were I can and see about sponsors and such. Im thinking I'll do maybe spindles or if the bidness is there a beam combo deal. Oh and yes its only for the cars with my stuff on during the race... lol

Im sure everyone already knows but it's going to take a ton of donations/sponsors to get the cars out from under the tarps like when the flapjack dude Mrs. Bantillian organized the last big'in. And Im sure the with a good payday you even get the cars that have been turned into swingsets like Nate Dog has in the playground. Nate did you ever get that ball joint changed out on the rocking horse ride??? I would hate to see Husky Chris get in bind again.

cocks suspension worx is the best! thanks for already stepping up! has anybody checked with any of the promoters to see what they might be able to offer as a bonus for a big race? as for the rocking horse, husky had to borrow the giant spring that it sat on for a project he is working on.....whatever that means

[MORE #911]

Not a scientific method here but SNORE had 12 cars in 2008 YTD races and MORE had 29 YTD listed for points.
Thats 41 cars racing betwen the two series in 2008 so far currently racing.
A promotor payback would be estimated $12k for the class with 40 cars not counting outside contributors or addiional entry fee.
Estimate 1st $6000, 2nd $3600, 3rd $1500, 4th $500.
A huge class turnout, great racing and Big $$..Thats gonna be fun.

We need to get the word out and get all these cars to the Big Race in 09. No matter when or where.

[BUDMAN975]

Its a shame, it looks like most people want to race in their own backyards. I'll be the first to tell you if its in Barstool or Lucerne I feel I have an advantage over the guys that dont race here. I pretty much know these tracks like the back of my hand, and I feel its safe to say most MORE racers do also. I voted on SNOREs 400 miler. A course that is different, great hotels, and a great organization (very professional). Wherever it is I'll be there, but geeze dont you guys want a more even playing field and something different? As far as not interfering with another promoters schedule or racers schedule, its gonna happen to someone. You'll have to decide if you want to race a few cars or alot of cars.

Ffrank what do you mean, I always get lost in Barstow.

[mrmatt]

I got lost in Lucerne before!

[BeanerBoy]

Will repost later!!!

[Polarcub]

Even though I voted fo rthe lucerne 500, I think the mint would be a great choice too...either way I think the big race should be one that combines distance and day/night racing. It really make sthe race fun IMO....

[MORE #911]

I will take the top 2 choices and poll again for the final date / location of the "Big Race" in 2 weeks.

If you think not a good idea for the final poll let me know.

Any comments about the top 2 and re poll?

In my opinion the main deal is it needs to be a race that all will be able to feel good about and run it. Too me its about the entires only.

[Shred918]

Any comments about the top 2 and re poll?

In my opinion the main deal is it needs to be a race that all will be able to feel good about and run it. Too me its about the entires only.

With that said by default you get more (no pun) numbers at a MORE race. So to me it makes more (once again no pun) sense to do it at the MORE 500 as it already has a big showing and has 1/3rd of the votes.

[Haney motorsports]

Give it some time dave.It took Corey and Corey months last time to pull off the last big 9 race.right now you only have 36 votes thats not close to how many cars are out there and running.We have not seen any of the Baja guys post up yet,they do have a good turn out in code and once in a while at plaster city too.It was the promoter leading right now that held it last time.....and you can ask C and C how that went.it is a no brainer that promoter is leading.....you guys are on here all the time.Someone needs to contact all of the 9 racers via email,phone or in person and ask the question of where..Corey B had a good list last time maybe someone could contact him and get it.We can with numbers increase payback and possible decrease entries which would be a big + to guys swayin on the fence....

[Haney motorsports]

I just figured something out that I did not know.You can look at who voted for what by clicking on the any number of total votes for any race.This proves my theory on the MORE guys swinging the vote.I did not see any of the mex racers at this time. Take a look it is interesting....where are all the north NV/utah guys and the az boys

[MORE #911]

I set the poll up to display the results. The polls anyone can vote and I figured the display would allow us to pick the class 9 guys from the spectators.

[BeanerBoy]

I guess the thing that sucks most about an online pole is you get people that don't even race the class voting on issues or 1 car teams voting more than once further swaying the vote!!! but being this is the best poll we have had so far why do people think the longest race on the list is best for class 9's big race??

When you get right down to it MONEY is what is going to draw racers!!! When Cory B. put on the big 9 race in 2006 there was around a $13,000 purse(with 40 cars) and quite a few vendors gave alot of product!! In order to get vendors to feel it is worth it for them to give product or money it would be very benificial for the promoter to be able to show they are also supporting the event with a bonus, and there will most likely be a large number of cars!!

I know SNORE's last race of the year will be the class 9 feature race for 2009!! What that means is 1st place with 10 cars would get $2,000 with 20 cars would get $3,000, with 30 cars would get $4,000 and with 40 cars would get $5000(which was more than 1st place got with 46 at the last big 9 race)!!! I will look into the rest of the payback to the rest of the field.
I also know SNORE would be willing to change the class 9 feature race to a diffrent race if we were to have a Big Nine race there!!!!

What is MORE willing to put up for class 9 to get the big turn out there???, has there been a 9 bonus race this year if so I missed it??

What is DRIVE willing to put up for money??? Being a new series it would be an awesome way to draw entrys??


BTW has eveyone sent in their Save Johnson Valley Comment Cards, thought I would remind you if you haven't read the other posts!!

[Haney motorsports]

AMEN preacher man Corey.......Another thing people should be thinking about when voting is the entry fee.....the mint is great but the entry will be high......at least it was last year,ths could turn away people........
Money/payback will equal big entries someone needs to look into payback for 40 plus entries at each promoter it is my thought that snore at the top, but whose to say that someone else(like drive)couldn't top them

Corey could you forward me the link to the save the dezert letter generator,I fear using the one posted by the dezert warriors as they were noted as spam on here and I don't need anymore computer problems using bad links

[BUDMAN975]

Corey could you forward me the link to the save the dezert letter generator,I fear using the one posted by the dezert warriors as they were noted as spam on here and I don't need anymore computer problems using bad links

Quit looking at XXX pics.

[BeanerBoy]

A few other things to consider for a big 9 race: Hotel Rooms for out of towners, acurate timing programing(transponders are helping out alot), check point workers that actually write down car#s and times, a good post tech and races that are atleast 2 weeks away from another series's race date. Just a few thoughts.....

[MORE #911]

I set the poll up to display the results. The polls anyone can vote and I figured the display would allow us to pick the class 9 guys from the spectators.

To see the who the responders on the poll are, click on the number and it opens the screen with the info.

[Shred918]

I guess the thing that sucks most about an online pole is you get people that don't even race the class voting on issues or 1 car teams voting more than once further swaying the vote!!! but being this is the best poll we have had so far why do people think the longest race on the list is best for class 9's big race??

When you get right down to it MONEY is what is going to draw racers!!! When Cory B. put on the big 9 race in 2006 there was around a $13,000 purse(with 40 cars) and quite a few vendors gave alot of product!! In order to get vendors to feel it is worth it for them to give product or money it would be very benificial for the promoter to be able to show they are also supporting the event with a bonus, and there will most likely be a large number of cars!!

I know SNORE's last race of the year will be the class 9 feature race for 2009!! What that means is 1st place with 10 cars would get $2,000 with 20 cars would get $3,000, with 30 cars would get $4,000 and with 40 cars would get $5000(which was more than 1st place got with 46 at the last big 9 race)!!! I will look into the rest of the payback to the rest of the field.
I also know SNORE would be willing to change the class 9 feature race to a diffrent race if we were to have a Big Nine race there!!!!

What is MORE willing to put up for class 9 to get the big turn out there???, has there been a 9 bonus race this year if so I missed it??

What is DRIVE willing to put up for money??? Being a new series it would be an awesome way to draw entrys??


BTW has eveyone sent in their Save Johnson Valley Comment Cards, thought I would remind you if you haven't read the other posts!!

Wise words from the exalted one and I swear I am racing next year Corey.

I honestly cant see myself going outside of MORE in my first year of racing as I am going to attempt to run the full schedule. I am going to have more trouble staying on the course let alone racing people and I at least know I can find my way home out at the MORE races when I get lost.

[Cameron]

I just figured something out that I did not know.You can look at who voted for what by clicking on the any number of total votes for any race.This proves my theory on the MORE guys swinging the vote.I did not see any of the mex racers at this time. Take a look it is interesting....where are all the north NV/utah guys and the az boys


I voted for the MINT 400!!!

Unless all you guys want to come up here and race a BORE race!!!
And don't tell me it's to far to go. I did the big race in Barstow and the MINT this year. If I can drive down there you can surly drive up here!

[Cuchupeto]

We vote for two options:

1) Make a two Races tournament, one in USA and one in BAJA, the one in Mexico could will finish on San Felipe, Mexicali-San Felipe from CODE or Ensenada-San Felipe from RECORD....both races on December

2) ONE big race on USA, near the boarder, a place like Plaster City could be neutral for everybody, and can be atractive to Mexican 9´s

Anything you decide, we can move around 10 class 9 from the MEXICAN ARMY:D

[Haney motorsports]

Cuchupeto you guys a great,please get your votes in,and if there are some of you guys who are not on race dezert post up for them in this forum so we can get a good idea of what will work for you guys

I'm waiting to cast my vote where the majority of the mex racers choose......cameron does have a good point....could you talk with the bore series and see what kind of payback they would offer for a 40 car + entry field in class 9,might be worth the drive

c.haney

[MORE #911]

Heres what I will do next unless you all protest.

I will send MORE-SNORE-DRIVE an email or letter descbring the "Big Race" and ask each if they would host and how they would contribute and who they are competing with for the race location based on this poll.
I really think these three are the only possible choices based on current performance and the plaster city promotor who might help more freinds in Mex make it to the race.
I will ask each to offer incentives, contact thier contingency sponsors and advertise the race on thier web site. I will report on this thread what promotor responds and any incentives offered.
Based on this info we can re poll taking the top 2 races from each series off this poll from the promotors that respond and pick a race location and date for the final.
I will start a contingency thread asking for ideas from you for vendors to contact as I plan to mail market these several times. Supply name, address and contact. If you would prefer you can email to me.
I am pushing this as I want to get it settled early so its a done deal and we all can plan for 09.

I will work hard on this but do ask all to be considerate of those running the full MORE-SNORE series when choosing a race as that is very important to us running a series in 09 that we dont upset our series racing ability.

Make it work for all to attend and Dont kill the messenger!

[9rocky]

I guess the thing that sucks most about an online pole is you get people that don't even race the class voting on issues or 1 car teams voting more than once further swaying the vote!!!

BTW has eveyone sent in their Save Johnson Valley Comment Cards, thought I would remind you if you haven't read the other posts!!

There are no 1 car guys that hang out in the class 9 forum, oh and hey Corey, I need someone to pull the car on the trailer in a few weeks.

[Haney motorsports]

Dave I really apperciate you taking the bull by the horns and getting the wheels moving forward.......I think your plan is great,good luck on the promoter stuff.I know Mr Torres would help you with the snore and drive guys.

[BeanerBoy]

There are no 1 car guys that hang out in the class 9 forum, oh and hey Corey, I need someone to pull the car on the trailer in a few weeks.

Im sorry Kevin I ment single car teams, No problem Kevin I'll mow the lawn after I load the car!!!

I talked to Doug with DRIVE today and they say they can match SNORE's payback. Talking with him he also feels it wouldn't be a bad idea to make this a 2-3 race series and keep MORE and SNORE in on the whole thing!! By making a 2-3 race series out of this we could get alot more vendors involved.

[Haney motorsports]

Could this be the start of PRO 900

[fvill05]

I have talked to some of the code nines and they like the idea of drive

[BeanerBoy]

Could this be the start of PRO 900

I liked the name "Challenger Challenge" myself!!!

[Shred918]

I liked the name "Challenger Challenge" myself!!!

Does that mean we are "special" desert racers?

[doug969]

I liked the name "Challenger Challenge" myself!!!

Yes Corey you are special! Oh Im sorry especial!
Can I be the title sponsor????

[TauMau]

Doug it'd be hard for me to believe there could possibly be a more fitting person for the job.

[doug969]

Doug it'd be hard for me to believe there could possibly be a more fitting person for the job.


Sweet!

[BeanerBoy]

Does that mean we are "special" desert racers?

Well all class 9 drivers are special but NO!! The real name for class 9 is Challenger!!

[9rocky]

You guys being all nice to each other and singing cumbayah together is making me effin ill!!

[Shred918]

You guys being all nice to each other and singing cumbayah together is making me effin ill!!


Come on man feel the love..... you know its all about change now!

Havent you heard... everything is gonna be just fine :confused:

[Cuchupeto]

Hi Corey..Nice name for the race.... You have our vote on the name...

I place on two different mexican forums this post(one mostly on North BAJA and the other mostly on La Paz and CABO), with the invitation to join us on the proyect.. I hope many people response to the call, and came to vote...

http://www.elpatorojo.com/epr/v3/forov2/showthread.php?p=99628#post99628

http://www.racing.com.mx/cgi/foro/index.php?topic=18228.0

[Cuchupeto]

I found on my old things, the design maked by Acoplados (Daniel Reyes) for the first Class 9 Challenge that we call....




Just to add flavor to the soup!!!!!!!!

[Cuchupeto]

More flavor to the soup!!!!, another design from my good fried Dany From Acoplados...

[Cuchupeto]

Just a side idea.... Once the race, promotors and date has been decided!!!!, can make a RAIN IDEA with logos for the Race....

[Haney motorsports]

Cuchupeto get your votes together and counted,I hope all of you guys can make it can't wait to see the logo you come up with for the big 2009 race

[MORE #911]

I have had a phone call from MORE and DRIVE so far. I will contact SNORE after thier race in a few days.

[Haney motorsports]

well what did they say

[MORE #911]

well what did they say

Both are supportive and working on ideas and understand I will be sending MORE-DRIVE-SNORE a written invitation to host the event and thier response will be shared to the racers.

[MORE #911]

For review is the invitation to DRIVE-MORE-SNORE that I will mail out this week.

Class 9 “Big Race” 2009


I have volunteered to the many racer’s who are active on a popular off–road racing forum for Class 9 race cars to communicate those racer’s desire to find a host for “The Big Race” in 2009 that would showcase the Class 9 competitors.

The goal is to bring together the largest number of Class 9 competitors possible in 2009 to race for a prestigious win, a large purse, an increased contingency program and other incentives to make the race unique and contribute towards creating the largest entry of racers.

Using an online poll, the racers have shown that DRIVE-MORE-SNORE are the organizations they hope will host an event. Each series has its fans based on professionalism, competition, race dates, cost and regional locations.

To be fair and represent the racer’s opinions an idea was to contact each of you with an identical suggestion. The purpose of this letter is to ask each organization if they have interest in hosting the race and what incentives they would commit to the racers via a return letter to assure no mis-communication.

Your responses will be posted in the on line forum and help the racers determine and vote for which location is best for “The Big Race”

Questions and Incentives
• Do you have interest in hosting “The Big Race” for class 9 competitors?
• What two race dates in your series would benefit you the most by hosting the event?
• What incentives if any would you offer via payback, entry cost or bonus?
• Will you ask contingency contacts for additional contributions for this race?
• If provided with materials and postage, would you mail an invite to all Class 9 driver of record in your series of 2007/2008 to the race?
• Would you promote the race on your organization web site and link the race name to Class 9 somehow?
• What would be the proposed entry fee for Class 9 for this race?
• What is the minimum number of entrants you require to be eligible for incentives?
• Due date for response is post mark December 12, 2008 and review will be the week of December 15, 2008.

I speak for all when I say Thank You for taking the time to read and respond to this suggestion.

[Shred918]

All I can say is... Dave you are the man

[MORE #911]

Thanks but lets wait and see the outcome.. I have talked to MORE and DRIVE and will make a call to SNORE tomorrow or Friday.. the letter is just easier fo rme to explain it to them all. They may not like it in writing though.. but I want it all above board.. may have to push back the due date a little to give them some time..

After that we have to step up and provide some entries.. and live with the outcome of the race date and location.. That will be the hard part!

[mrmatt]

Thank you for your hard work Dave! As long as I get back to worl sometime in the next couple of weeks I will be at the big one. If I don't......well, then next season may be a pick a choose season.

[MORE #911]

I will change the due date to January 1st and mail this out over the weekend. They will most likely need some extra time to respond over the holidays.
I have spoken to or-e mailed DRIVE-SNORE-MORE and told them this letter is coming.


For review is the invitation to DRIVE-MORE-SNORE that I will mail out this week.

Class 9 “Big Race” 2009


I have volunteered to the many racer’s who are active on a popular off–road racing forum for Class 9 race cars to communicate those racer’s desire to find a host for “The Big Race” in 2009 that would showcase the Class 9 competitors.

The goal is to bring together the largest number of Class 9 competitors possible in 2009 to race for a prestigious win, a large purse, an increased contingency program and other incentives to make the race unique and contribute towards creating the largest entry of racers.

Using an online poll, the racers have shown that DRIVE-MORE-SNORE are the organizations they hope will host an event. Each series has its fans based on professionalism, competition, race dates, cost and regional locations.

To be fair and represent the racer’s opinions an idea was to contact each of you with an identical suggestion. The purpose of this letter is to ask each organization if they have interest in hosting the race and what incentives they would commit to the racers via a return letter to assure no mis-communication.

Your responses will be posted in the on line forum and help the racers determine and vote for which location is best for “The Big Race”

Questions and Incentives
• Do you have interest in hosting “The Big Race” for class 9 competitors?
• What two race dates in your series would benefit you the most by hosting the event?
• What incentives if any would you offer via payback, entry cost or bonus?
• Will you ask contingency contacts for additional contributions for this race?
• If provided with materials and postage, would you mail an invite to all Class 9 driver of record in your series of 2007/2008 to the race?
• Would you promote the race on your organization web site and link the race name to Class 9 somehow?
• What would be the proposed entry fee for Class 9 for this race?
• What is the minimum number of entrants you require to be eligible for incentives?
• Due date for response is post mark December 12, 2008 and review will be the week of December 15, 2008.

I speak for all when I say Thank You for taking the time to read and respond to this suggestion.

[KyleMurray]

For review is the invitation to DRIVE-MORE-SNORE that I will mail out this week.

Class 9 “Big Race” 2009


I have volunteered to the many racer’s who are active on a popular off–road racing forum for Class 9 race cars to communicate those racer’s desire to find a host for “The Big Race” in 2009 that would showcase the Class 9 competitors.

The goal is to bring together the largest number of Class 9 competitors possible in 2009 to race for a prestigious win, a large purse, an increased contingency program and other incentives to make the race unique and contribute towards creating the largest entry of racers.

Using an online poll, the racers have shown that DRIVE-MORE-SNORE are the organizations they hope will host an event. Each series has its fans based on professionalism, competition, race dates, cost and regional locations.

To be fair and represent the racer’s opinions an idea was to contact each of you with an identical suggestion. The purpose of this letter is to ask each organization if they have interest in hosting the race and what incentives they would commit to the racers via a return letter to assure no mis-communication.

Your responses will be posted in the on line forum and help the racers determine and vote for which location is best for “The Big Race”

Questions and Incentives
• Do you have interest in hosting “The Big Race” for class 9 competitors?
• What two race dates in your series would benefit you the most by hosting the event?
• What incentives if any would you offer via payback, entry cost or bonus?
• Will you ask contingency contacts for additional contributions for this race?
• If provided with materials and postage, would you mail an invite to all Class 9 driver of record in your series of 2007/2008 to the race?
• Would you promote the race on your organization web site and link the race name to Class 9 somehow?
• What would be the proposed entry fee for Class 9 for this race?
• What is the minimum number of entrants you require to be eligible for incentives?
• Due date for response is post mark December 12, 2008 and review will be the week of December 15, 2008.

I speak for all when I say Thank You for taking the time to read and respond to this suggestion.

your my hero.

[MORE #911]

I am finding out fast that this is not fun! And it will take alot of time.

[Johnson954]

Dave,

If I can be of any help, let me know.

[MORE #911]

The written invitations to DRIVE, MORE and SNORE have been sent to thier PO Box numbers today.. The due date for response is January 1st.
I will let you know what the deals are Jan 3rd.

[MORE #911]

Each of the three, DRIVE, SNORE and MORE have recieved the invitation to host an event today via the mail.
Each have said they would like to participate and have good ideas to make it a success for the class 9 racers.
I explained the reason for the letters and written response so I can present to you all.

[MORE #911]

We may have to set up an early poll to determine the single race date from each promotors events.

An example is that the Battle of Primm has an early date (Feb) and the promotor is reccomending that race or the MINT date to be thier races of choice if they sponsor "The Big Race"
The Feb date will be real close to our final decision January week 1 and it might be good to know now that it could be the one.

I am thinking about 3 polls now, one for MORE, SNORE and DRIVE that would have the top two dates for each series. If there is a tie on this thread's poll I will extend it to three races from that series.

We all would vote on each promotors poll for the one race in their series that would compete for the final race location.

I will set that up on Monday 12/1/08 if no big issues come out on this post.

[MORE #911]

We may have to set up an early poll to determine the single race date from each promotors events.

An example is that the Battle of Primm has an early date (Feb) and the promotor is reccomending that race or the MINT date to be thier races of choice if they sponsor "The Big Race"
The Feb date will be real close to our final decision January week 1 and it might be good to know now that it could be the one.

I am thinking about 3 polls now, one for MORE, SNORE and DRIVE that would have the top two dates for each series. If there is a tie on this thread's poll I will extend it to three races from that series.

We all would vote on each promotors poll for the one race in their series that would compete for the final race location.

I will set that up on Monday 12/1/08 if no big issues come out on this post.

Disregard.. I will not re poll until promotors name thier best races to host on Jan 1.

[MORE #911]

I have spoke to Dusty Times regarding a full page ad for one or two issues that would inform those readers of the "Big Race" as soon as we have the location/date finalzied.
I also have put out some info at Kar Tek and plan a hand out for this weekends race.
If you know of other locations for me to mail info to and they will post it for us please email the info or PM me.

[KyleMurray]

what will be the 3 pole choices?

[MORE #911]

what will be the 3 pole choices?

It will be out in 3 weeks. SNORE, MORE and DRIVE will send me the dates they would like to see.

[JJohnson]

It will be out in 3 weeks. SNORE, MORE and DRIVE will send me the dates they would like to see.


I know your trying to do one big race but are you trying to do one for the whole year or one for each series? just curious because you could do one big one for the MORE series like the Lucerne 500 on may 23rd, the Snore MINT march 27th and then one of the drive series later in the year? Keep me posted.

[MORE #911]

I know your trying to do one big race but are you trying to do one for the whole year or one for each series? just curious because you could do one big one for the MORE series like the Lucerne 500 on may 23rd, the Snore MINT march 27th and then one of the drive series later in the year? Keep me posted.

Just the one I am trying to plan this year so far.

Myself and several others have said we would like try a three series like you describe.
In many ways it would be simpler but doubtful it would produce a record number of entires at any one race.

The goal of the "Big Race" is to get max entries at one race and go for it.

[MORE #911]

I have spoke to Dusty Times regarding a full page ad for one or two issues that would inform those readers of the "Big Race" as soon as we have the location/date finalzied.
I also have put out some info at Kar Tek and plan a hand out for this weekends race.
If you know of other locations for me to mail info to and they will post it for us please email the info or PM me.

We should have a small paragraph in "Trail Notes" section of Dusty Times next edition to get the word out we are planning for a race and for Class 9 drivers to contact me via email for information.

Once the location is set I have the full page ad rates set to put it put there on paper.

[Johnson954]

I counted 81 different driver of records based on 2008 season ending points for 6 different racing associations. Just between MORE and SNORE there was 52.

50255

[Shred918]

You can add me to that list as I am a new entry for next year.

[Cuchupeto]

I counted 81 different driver of records based on 2008 season ending points for 6 different racing associations. Just between MORE and SNORE there was 52.

50255

You can count with 6 to 8 mexican class 9´s, that I have talked with....

[Shred918]

With that many drivers I would love to see a 9 pro series out there. 5 races all different race organizations. I know it is to late to pull something together for a full series in 09 but one for 2010 would be awesome. I could see myself running the entire series.

[TauMau]

Yo Dave - Let me know if I can help out the cause. I can build a website and do graphics. What about using the "Big Race 2009" as a front for a full Pro 9 series in 2010? I'd also be willing help out with some administration work as well.

Just a thought...

[Shred918]

I am a systems engineer and can donate time of hosting the website?

[MORE #911]

Yo Dave - Let me know if I can help out the cause. I can build a website and do graphics. What about using the "Big Race 2009" as a front for a full Pro 9 series in 2010? I'd also be willing help out with some administration work as well.

Just a thought...


I am a systems engineer and can donate time of hosting the website?

Thanks, these are great offers and a series in 2010 would be really fun. I agree that you would have to start early 09 for a sereis the next year and the web design and hosting would do alot for that too. We need to find a "sponsor" to finance the effort!

[MORE #911]

I counted 81 different driver of records based on 2008 season ending points for 6 different racing associations. Just between MORE and SNORE there was 52.

50255

Thats amazing.. how do we contact these racers? Can you imagine the race that would have over 50 Class 9 cars?!

[MORE #911]

Reminder messages sent to MORE, DRIVE and SNORE today that the proposals are due Jan 1.

[racer951]

I am finding out fast that this is not fun! And it will take alot of time.

Thanks for stepping up Dave, like you said it takes a lot of time and isnt always fun.

I've been MIA for far too long and would eventually like to get back to racing but it hasnt been in the cards lately. Maybe Primm, but I've said we're racing too many times in 2008 only to not show up to anything. The first big race was a blast to compete in and hopefully you can set something up that's similar.

[Johnson954]

Thats amazing.. how do we contact these racers? Can you imagine the race that would have over 50 Class 9 cars?!

Each racing organization should have contact info on each driver of record...not sure if they will give it to you though. I know when Cory B. did the first big race, he set up a website and asked for everyone interested to fill out contact info. I think getting a website started would be a great way to get going...I think that is one of the most important things that made the first race such a success.

[KyleMurray]

Can someone post up the attachment on RDC please, i Have Windows Vista and it wont let me see it. :(

[Johnson954]

50341

Not sure if this will help....

[KyleMurray]

it works. thanks!

[MORE #911]

DRIVE has responded with a proposal. MORE and SNORE have been reminded about the due date.

[MORE #911]

Can somone point me to where on the SNORE web site it lists race pay out and feature class info? I cannot locate the info. Thanks.

[MORE #911]

MORE has responded with a proposal and SNORE has replied.

If one or two of you all would offer to review the three responses with me to make sure I am on track when I report back to all please email or em me here on RDC

[MORE #911]

We should have a small paragraph in "Trail Notes" section of Dusty Times next edition to get the word out we are planning for a race and for Class 9 drivers to contact me via email for information.

Once the location is set I have the full page ad rates set to put it put there on paper.

The Dusty Times "Trail Notes" line came out this issue regarding the "Big Race"
Its a start!
When the date and place is determined I have full page ad rates in place.

[Cuchupeto]

The expectation on the mexicans class 9 for this Great race are UP....

Dont let it down!!!!!!!!!!

[MORE #911]

I have several 9 car drivers who will review the proposals with me the week of the 29th and then we will release a summary for you all to base your votes on soon after that.

www.pro-nine.com

[Shred918]

I have several 9 car drivers who will review the proposals with me the week of the 29th and then we will release a summary for you all to base your votes on soon after that.

www.pro-nine.com

Cant wait to see where this goes.

[Fourstroker]

Spill the beans on the proposals. Can't wait to see what the promoters are willing to do.

[MORE #911]

I have several 9 car drivers who will review the proposals with me the week of the 29th and then we will release a summary for you all to base your votes on soon after that.

www.pro-nine.com

I have drivers from both MORE and SNORE who will review and make sure I report accurate what the promotors responded with. Should have the info out by the weekend.

[MORE #911]

I have a person who has volunteered to act as the "Director of Contingency" for The Big Race. His RDC name is C.Sartor
Hopefully we can make some "addtional" deals that support the class for the race. In another thread I will ask for contingency contacts, leads, ideas so we can begin to get commitments. As we get these sponsors we should be able to list them on the www.pro-nine.com web site.

[MORE #911]

Can somone point me to where on the SNORE web site it lists race pay out and feature class info? I cannot locate the info. Thanks.

Can someone tell me what the payback for SNORE is? :confused:

[MORE #911]

I have drivers from both MORE and SNORE who will review and make sure I report accurate what the promotors responded with. Should have the info out by the weekend.

Info sent to 7 SNORE-MORE drivers to review my summary of the race proposals.
Should have out for all to review by Wed and then on to the final Race choice.

[MORE #911]

This thread will be closed while I post up the final three race options to vote on in a new thread.

[MORE #911]

I counted 81 different driver of records based on 2008 season ending points for 6 different racing associations. Just between MORE and SNORE there was 52.

50255

Steve.. I am using your spreadhseet of drivers in 08 for MORE and sending to Jim and crew to provide the mailing addreses for all driver of records in 08 and mail a Big Race invite out to each. Good work. Thank you.

[Johnson954]

Sweet...it's too bad you couldn't email each organization, but I guess that wouldn't be too cool since we are doing the race at MORE. The newz will spread though...especially now that there is a web site dedicated to the race.