[vin63]

Originally Posted by Steve Barcak

Vince, I do my best to accomodate you and everyone else but, not sure what your concerns are. ? Just 4 weeks back this same track ran a NHRA national event with 300mph cars. Why would you be concerned? something I do not know about?

The new manager takes over the track one week from today and I meet with him in person prior to that. I'll be working on event details from now until all is done and doing my best to make this 2013 weekend the best yet.

There is really no comparison to NHRA National event prepped tracks since NHRA does their own prep, and four weeks from a National Event is an eternity. And, this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-ctl...layer_embedded

So, yeah, as a person who has raced divisional events there in the past, when the track prep was often mediocre at best, and with Charlie's last event this weekend, I was just inquiring about the track surface since I think others would be interested, as well. If you don't feel it's necessary, no worries...I was just asking since you mentioned you would be meeting with the new managers out there.

[Squidward]

I'll be there.

Out of curiosity, does the newly managed track have a new name or website? I was hoping to hit an open "run whatya brung" night before PH and work out some bugs. I can't find a website or schedule other than the old one "...closing forever" site.

[vin63]

Here's a report from a friend who races in the both the Sportsman Pro and nostalgia series events that he posted in another forum...

Originally Posted by Marv D

I'm ashamed to say... I was there but out in the early rounds. I stayed until the trucks were done. Robosorus tore down a power pole and put out the lights on the track, the monster truck show went on in the dark. The trucks show always gouges the track, they used to do it before a refinishing project. But exactly what damage he left. I havn't seen or heard yet.

I heard the burning cars were dropped OFF THE TRACK not ON. So that's one glimmer of hope. Rumor was Charlie was pissed that the tribe wouldn't buy the safety equipment and timing system, and he was going to do as much damage as possible. For once I can say he surprised me, BUT I haven't seen the track since the dark event.

As usual he did put the finals of Az grudge and National Dragster challange cars out 'in front of the crowd' on a jet-fuel coated track. Darren Dozal went into the wall HARD around 200'. Safety for the racers was never much of a concern,,, I didn't expect anything new out of him for this fiasco.

CHEERS to ANY managment that takes over. It's bound to be an improvement.

If I hear any verified news, I'll let you all know.

Hopefully, the new management will be able to fix the damage and have the track prepped for Steve's event weekend.

[Steve Barcak]

Part of Saturday nights program will be the "F body vs Mustang Shoot Out" where the Firebirds and Camaros take on the Mustangs. There willbe a cruise in show, burn out contest as well as trophy and money brackets.
There will also be open test and tune plus the Nostalgic Show & GO! warm ups and 2 rounds of 6 second blown fuel altereds! Something for everyone.




Main event sponsors-

Network Automotive Service Centers- 15 year sponsor
Glenn's Garage- 15 year sponsor
Too Hotties Mens hair cuts
WW Williams
Kauffman Racing
AllPontiac.com
Quick Guns
Todd Harding & Son auto Swap meets- New Sponsor!

co sponsors-

Butler Performance
The Thompsons
Ames Performance
Space Age Auto Paint Store
Reliable Diesel
National Parts Depot- new sponsor!
Cactus GTOs ( GTO AA)
AZ Chapt 29 POCI
Alpha Omega Surveying - returning sponsor!

[Steve Barcak]

Another thing of interest for those who do not know the area well.
They just opened a premium outlet mall right next to Firebird with over 90 stores!
Here is the link http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=105

There is also the Rawhide western town, the Gila River hotel and casino next door as well. Across the interstate is a Love's truck stop with an Arbys, showers and they sell high octane race gas from the pump both leaded and unleaded.

There are many businesses and hotels, places to eat, ect all nearby.


Main event sponsors-

Network Automotive Service Centers- 15 year sponsor
Glenn's Garage- 15 year sponsor
Too Hotties Mens hair cuts
WW Williams
Kauffman Racing
AllPontiac.com
Quick Guns
Todd Harding & Son auto Swap meets- New Sponsor!

co sponsors-

Butler Performance
The Thompsons
Ames Performance
Space Age Auto Paint Store
Reliable Diesel
National Parts Depot- new sponsor!
Cactus GTOs ( GTO AA)
AZ Chapt 29 POCI
Alpha Omega Surveying - returning sponsor!

[Steve Barcak]

I went to the track today and walked up to it and looked around. I did not see any serious damage to the track. There is still remnants of last weekend there, they have yet to clean it up. Next week and onward, I will be there a lot working out details and making plans with the new track manager. Will let everyone know how things are.
In the meantime, I did get a deal at the Hampton Inn near the track.
If you mention "Pontiac Heaven" and or "Nostalgic Show & GO", you will get a special rate of $89. Their ph# is 480-753-5200

I am also working with the hotel and casino too but, have yet to get anything finalized.

Also will be posting a 'survival guide' showing places of interest in the immediate area.

We are looking forward to having our annual Pontiac Heaven next month!
In anyone needs to call or email me, please do
[email protected]
480-899-7873



'til next time..

Main event sponsors-

Network Automotive Service Centers- 15 year sponsor
Glenn's Garage- 15 year sponsor
Too Hotties Mens hair cuts
WW Williams
Kauffman Racing
AllPontiac.com
Quick Guns
Todd Harding & Son auto Swap meets- New Sponsor!

co sponsors-

Butler Performance
The Thompsons
Ames Performance
Space Age Auto Paint Store
Reliable Diesel
National Parts Depot- new sponsor!
Cactus GTOs ( GTO AA)
AZ Chapt 29 POCI
Alpha Omega Surveying - returning sponsor!

[Steve Barcak]

Here is a survival guide for those who do not know the general area. Most everything you may need is close by and I think you all will very much like our new location at Firebird.



Main event sponsors-

Network Automotive Service Centers- 15 year sponsor
Glenn's Garage- 15 year sponsor
Too Hotties Mens hair cuts
WW Williams
Kauffman Racing
AllPontiac.com
Quick Guns
Todd Harding & Son auto Swap meets- New Sponsor!

co sponsors-

Butler Performance
The Thompsons
Ames Performance
Space Age Auto Paint Store
Reliable Diesel
National Parts Depot- new sponsor!
Cactus GTOs ( GTO AA)
AZ Chapt 29 POCI
Alpha Omega Surveying - returning sponsor!