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[myers_racing22]

Hey all you truck drivers, owners, and TRUCK fans! As some of you may know i have been talking with gas city and still have not got a definate answer on wether we will be invited down for a friday night race this year. I'm still working hard to get us another venue for the season and open up our class to a whole other level. I also spoke with Larry Kemp the track promoter from Eldora in person today. He told me " If you can get me info on your series, photos and enough people to show interest then i'll take it into serious consideration. I may not be able to get your series a show this year but if everything looks to be good then we might be able to get you a show next year.... but no promises. " Not to take away from Waynesfield becuase it is a wonderful place to race every Saturday night, but Eldora is a very prestigeous race track and if they would run the trucks only once a year persay like lima it would look good on your racing resume if you won or even finished well. It would be a big step for our class, and some people are in this class because they can't afford that $25,000 + stock car or that $50000 + modified to go racing and be competitive because of lack of equiptment and funds. It's up to us as a class to take this as far as we want to. All i'm asking is if there is any interest in going to these places to race help me show the interest by sending an email of your truck or favorite truck with a persuasive letter to Larry Kemp ( lkemp@woh.rr.com) and the track promoter at Gas City (nichols@comteck.com)and see where this gets us.Then have all of your fans, pitcrew, friends, and family shoot an email to them. this might be a long shot to get to Eldora but it will never happen if we don't try! I'm excited about possibly getting a chance to go other places and get more racing in hopefully you all feel the sameway. Can't wait to see you all out there in two months!

[truck5s]

Good lookin out Myers.I would bet that a couple of us truck guys would like to try different tracks!Let me know if you need any help on this.

[rogk01]

I think you could count in the 8 truck for a few laps at the Big E. have not turned a lap down there in about 6 years and would love to make some more. Roger

[Fatmatt]

I would love to promote the truck class and bring this somewhat affordable race class to the masses. I will send an email and help if possible. I think that for this class to travel would be great but for most of us, but the money to travel around for many would be too great. Meaning that we might not get enough trucks to show. By the way, I found that there is a truck class running at a newer track called Hilltop raceway. Maybe we could get some from there to come along. Thanks for all the interest in trucks.

[Dirtracer48]

No offense, but I just can't see the trucks being well recived on a big track, much less Eldora.

[OGRE]

I would love to promote the truck class and bring this somewhat affordable race class to the masses. I will send an email and help if possible. I think that for this class to travel would be great but for most of us, but the money to travel around for many would be too great. Meaning that we might not get enough trucks to show. By the way, I found that there is a truck class running at a newer track called Hilltop raceway. Maybe we could get some from there to come along. Thanks for all the interest in trucks.

Hilltop and Lakeville have been running the trucks for about 5 years now. They allow V6's and they have a $1,000 entire truck claim rule (not just the engine). They also only pay $150 to win (or at least used to). I checked into these places a long time ago and couldn't get anyone that would travel 3 1/2 hours to possible get claimed for $1,000 and the chance to only make $150. I think Aaron is heading down the right path in talking to Gas City but not sure about Eldora. It's an awesone track but honestly I don't think this class would draw much attention at the Big E. I was at the ARCA truck race and it was very boring!! Keep on digging though Matt & Aaron........you'll find other tracks. FYI.....Stateling is willing to run you guys every Friday for $200 to win but again....not enough interest due to work schedules.

[Dirtracer48]

Hilltop and Lakeville have been running the trucks for about 5 years now. They allow V6's and they have a $1,000 entire truck claim rule (not just the engine). They also only pay $150 to win (or at least used to). I checked into these places a long time ago and couldn't get anyone that would travel 3 1/2 hours to possible get claimed for $1,000 and the chance to only make $150. I think Aaron is heading down the right path in talking to Gas City but not sure about Eldora. It's an awesone track but honestly I don't think this class would draw much attention at the Big E. I was at the ARCA truck race and it was very boring!! Keep on digging though Matt & Aaron........you'll find other tracks. FYI.....Stateling is willing to run you guys every Friday for $200 to win but again....not enough interest due to work schedules.

Hey Ogre, how you been? I agree with you......also keep in mind that the arca trucks are putting out pretty considerable horsepower, and were still quite a bit slower than the stock car class. A lot of that might be attributed to about three out of the entire bunch having a clue how to get around eldora. The trucks at waynesfield are pretty much flat foot with the shortest path possible. I don't see that transferring well to Eldora......not enough motor to go anywhere but as low as possible. I'd also predict calendar lap times.

[Suttermotorsports2]

The only way ( I think ) Trucks will get onto the big E is on a wed night with a bolt cutters, then u wouldnt worry about making a main event

[pickle]

I agree totally...... The trucks is a great way to keep it affordable but could never run at eldora. I watched the arca trucks run up there and you talk about boring. The crate late models wasn't even that good of a show.

[Dirtracer48]

I agree totally...... The trucks is a great way to keep it affordable but could never run at eldora. I watched the arca trucks run up there and you talk about boring. The crate late models wasn't even that good of a show.

I think a lot of that can be attributed to guys that have never run, much less seen Eldora before. It's a different animal than about any other track, and takes a lot different approach to get around there. That said, I still don't think the trucks have enough ponies to be productive there.

[SutterMotorSports]

This statement is I think out of hand----------some people are in this class because they can't afford that $25,000 + stock car or that $50000 + modified to go racing and be competitive because of lack of equiptment and funds-------- I have raced stock cars and I am begining to race modifieds. If have good money management. stock cars dont cost half that same with modifieds. I will admit that if your getting into a lot of part failures or wrecks it can get expensive but if you dont waste money on piontless name brand things that you dont need to race i think a stock car can run for $6,000 a year. I have done it and I have had good runs. I think that a lot of truck racers have this in their trucks and I think they are crazy. Certain lavish things like Enclosed trailers, but loads of spair tires and big name motors. I have for 4 years in three different classes never having more than 3 spare tires and build my own engines, I dont have an enclosed trailer and i just now got a helmet that i can use tear offs on.

[OGRE]

This statement is I think out of hand----------some people are in this class because they can't afford that $25,000 + stock car or that $50000 + modified to go racing and be competitive because of lack of equiptment and funds-------- I have raced stock cars and I am begining to race modifieds. If have good money management. stock cars dont cost half that same with modifieds. I will admit that if your getting into a lot of part failures or wrecks it can get expensive but if you dont waste money on piontless name brand things that you dont need to race i think a stock car can run for $6,000 a year. I have done it and I have had good runs. I think that a lot of truck racers have this in their trucks and I think they are crazy. Certain lavish things like Enclosed trailers, but loads of spair tires and big name motors. I have for 4 years in three different classes never having more than 3 spare tires and build my own engines, I dont have an enclosed trailer and i just now got a helmet that i can use tear offs on.

wow...lol. You make good points here! When I raced trucks in 2005 and 2006 I bought one set of tires at the beginning of 2005 and that same set lasted me two years. Granted.....I wasn't involved in many mishaps. Now last year I went thru 12 tires and 7 wheels but a lot of that was due to either my mistakes or wrong place at the wrong time. I had a horrible year last season and most of it was all due to my mis-judgement......and that's just what happens sometimes, you'll have bad seasons. But Sutter makes a good point about being resourceful. Only race to your budget and you'll have more fun.

Dirtracer48......how the heck are ya? I'm hanging in there. I've decided to hang the helmet up and concentrate on my kids activities. I'll still be in the stands from time to time so someday we can sit down and drink that beer!

[Dirtracer48]

wow...lol. You make good points here! When I raced trucks in 2005 and 2006 I bought one set of tires at the beginning of 2005 and that same set lasted me two years. Granted.....I wasn't involved in many mishaps. Now last year I went thru 12 tires and 7 wheels but a lot of that was due to either my mistakes or wrong place at the wrong time. I had a horrible year last season and most of it was all due to my mis-judgement......and that's just what happens sometimes, you'll have bad seasons. But Sutter makes a good point about being resourceful. Only race to your budget and you'll have more fun.

Dirtracer48......how the heck are ya? I'm hanging in there. I've decided to hang the helmet up and concentrate on my kids activities. I'll still be in the stands from time to time so someday we can sit down and drink that beer!

Absolutely.......I am always up for a beer or twelve. I have all of my safety equipment, but have no plans to get back into anything any time soon either. I am finally in a spot where I have the budget to run competitively in most classes, but I guess I am older, and wise enough to realize there are better things to spend money on.....like a house.

I think you'd be hard pressed to find anyone who has $25k in a stock, or $50k in a mod. Lanning built his own chassis, engines, and was way under the stock budget winning modified features. Eh.

I hope no one takes offense to my truck comments, I do think they are a great division, and a good low buck way to go racing. Eldora will not further their cause, but will pretty much make them look stupid.

[myers_racing22]

It might be a long shot and you do have some points. but people that i know would like to see them at least once including all of my sponsors and possibly my sponsors with others are considering doing the pay out for the class.... so my question is what does eldora have to lose for a one time deal???? i mean hell you got trucks that would come here to race given the chance, the payout taken care of, and lots of people who just fallow certain drivers (like family) and the crew guys. Eldora would already be paying the light bill and insurace and then look at the profit they would turn just in truck count, drivers/ owners/ pitcrew at $25+ a person then look at what they could make for the few people to come through the gate to see us once...... then look at profit in beer sales food/ drink sales..... im just seeing it as eldora has nothing to lose really! So what they never invite us again. we were the ONLY 4 cylinder trucks to ever get out there and the winner of that event would have that memory.... see the other side and don't be so negative to ideas. we'll see and im not holding my breath but i have a pretty good sales pitch to sell this idea. And the race i'm trying to get us in is family fun night, i'm constanly hearing how the people come to see racing ... not the parade or fireworks ... so y not try us just Once?

[Dirtracer48]

I just don't see a division that would likely get outrun by the push trucks doing anyone involved any favors.

[myers_racing22]

I just don't see a division that would likely get outrun by the push trucks doing anyone involved any favors.

So what your saying is that if we did get a chance to do this you won't be there to support it by driving, watching, or anything? fine by me

[myers_racing22]

This statement is I think out of hand----------some people are in this class because they can't afford that $25,000 + stock car or that $50000 + modified to go racing and be competitive because of lack of equiptment and funds-------- I have raced stock cars and I am begining to race modifieds. If have good money management. stock cars dont cost half that same with modifieds. I will admit that if your getting into a lot of part failures or wrecks it can get expensive but if you dont waste money on piontless name brand things that you dont need to race i think a stock car can run for $6,000 a year. I have done it and I have had good runs. I think that a lot of truck racers have this in their trucks and I think they are crazy. Certain lavish things like Enclosed trailers, but loads of spair tires and big name motors. I have for 4 years in three different classes never having more than 3 spare tires and build my own engines, I dont have an enclosed trailer and i just now got a helmet that i can use tear offs on.

After building your car from ground up or bought and put all the goods into it and raced for a year how much did you have invested? and were you a top runner and win the points chases?.... winning takes money its fact, in any class sometimes you get lucky or you may be a good enough driver to get a car not doing so hot a win... not talking about your car, but when you see somebody with less expierence climb in to a car and do just as well tell me that car doesn't have good parts and a setup witch can cost $. i mean look at the whole picture and it may not cost that much.... never owned one just putting out a real rough figure. and your right an enclosed trailer doesn't make anyone faster by no means! lol the best of luck to you in the future

[skip]

For what it is worth as just a fan and a by stander. I for one like to watch the trucks on the short tracks. i didnt see the arca trucks at eldora but from what i have heard from some and what some have just said on here that they were not that fast and boring. I have heard some people say that the trucks in general are as fun to watch as paint drying. That is not my statement but from what i have heard from some people. I like to watch the trucks on the short tracks, and when they have come to lima they have had a good field of trucks and put on a good show. As for eldora i would have to agree i dont think it would be a good show. As for the short tracks and for what it costs for racing them it is a good class for the low budget racer. I have heard a lot of the postings on here where some have said they are running a motor with a lot a miles on them. I dont think it would be good to take them to eldora and hold your foot down for long period of time, It would have to be hard on a limited budget racing team. Could the motor hold up for some of the lower income racing teams. As for some one who has the money to run a better high dollar motor that is rebuilt every year , they might be alright. Just my 2 cents worth i have nothing in it.

[rogk01]

I think you would be hard pressed to find many high mileage motors left in those trucks unless the good powerplant had a problem and you needed to run. I will be the first to admit that my first feature win was with a 100,000 mile junkyard motor and we checked out that night but that was 2 years ago and I think you could count on one hand the stock motors out there. I am not saying that trucks at Eldora would be great but my thought is, what the heck, lets give it a shot and see what happens. Also Kenny did you forget there are several nights that we sit in the stands because we were not on the schedule that night. Now I have not seen a schedule yet for this year but I know last year we did not run every week. I am not sure about all the motors in those trucks but I would wager that most would hold up just fine and I am sure there are several that would turn 7500rpm all night long and I turned our motor 7000 last year for a complete feature and it still runs great. So I guess the morale of this story is lets see what happens and go from there, but count me in. Roger

[truck5s]

I just don't see a division that would likely get outrun by the push trucks doing anyone involved any favors.

Well Dirt racer I see what class you Dont like.As for the push truck comment..........Put your steering wheel where your mouth is! Its really easy to spout the mouth from the stands.No, trucks arent the fastest class but,Its a great way to get seat time.If Eldora did run us it would be huge and a bid step for a small division but you go on with your comments eat your popcorn drink your pop and make your comments at the end of the night myself and abunch of other drivers will still be happy racing trucks! Have a nice day