To recap the winners of TMR 2006 season class points champions

s I sit here reflecting back on the awesome experience of Dragstock III in Rockingham, NC, I can’t help but wonder if this whole eighth-mile racing scene would be good for DRAG RACING overall.

I was frequenting some of my favorite websites as I ran across a post on a message board that reads like this: “That’s one of the FEW downsides of the ADRL, to me at least. I’m a quarter mile fan, but who knows, I’ve never seen a live 1/8 mile race in person so maybe I don’t know what I’m missing out on. To me, a LEGAL 5-second pass in the quarter would be more impressive than a 3.70 OR 200 mph in the 1/8th.”
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OCTOBER 2006
It is hard to believe but another season of drag racing at Thunder Mountain is in the books.  With Mother Natures cooperation all six events and two Friday nights are in the books and completed.  Even with the help of Mother Nature the races could not have been run without all of the dedicated volunteers that make Thunder Mountain what it is.  If you should happen to see any of these volunteers around town in the off-season be sure to thank them again for their unwavering dedication to the facility and the events that they make happen.  On the same note, just because the season is over don’t forget about all of those businesses and individuals that sponsor Thunder Mountain Raceway.  They appreciate your business at any time of year and again, be sure to thank them for helping to make the season a successful one.

            RACE #6 RESULTS

·        TOP COMP
Winner – Neil Lachelt
R/U – Tyson Carr

·        SUPER PRO
Winner – Chad Barclay
R/U – Peter Rudy

·        PRO
Winner – Ralph Pool
R/U – Nick Richards

·        SPORTSMAN
Winner – Troy Kelly
R/U – Leah Duchesne

·        BIKES/SLEDS
Winner – Jake Letkeman
R/U – Ted Fuller

·        JR. DRAGSTER
Winner – Vanessa Richards
R/U – Kayle Shaw

            2006 SEASON HIGH POINTS CHAMPIONS

                        TOP COMP – Perre Zmean

                        SUPER PRO – Tim Deplonty and Chad Barclay

                        PRO --  Ralph Pool

                        SPORTSMAN – Troy Kelly

                        BIKES/SLEDS – Jake Letkeman

            JR. DRAGSTER – Kayle Shaw

In the always popular “Semi-Truck” class held annually at our last race of the season Mark Schuppener took home the hardware.

Congratulations to all of our winners!!
 

On another note, the season may be over but the banquet is still to come on Nov. 18.  Tickets are $25 each and are available from Mark Schuppener at Pendozi Machine Shop and Laura Millsip at the Capital News.  Please feel free to contact any member of the executive if you require further info on tickets.  The approach of the banquet also means that all of the awards for the year must be decided upon.  Who receives these awards is up to the members and racers of this organization so please, SPEAK UP NOW!!  Any input on possible recipients should be emailed to Mark or Charles as soon as possible If you are unfamiliar with the list of awards here they are:

·        VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

·        MEMBER OF THE YEAR

·        AARON KUNSTAR AWARD|
Awarded to an individual who exhibits a dedication to the improvement of our facility

·        RUDY WEBER MEMORIAL AWARD
Awarded to an individual who exhibits a dedication to public service

·        DENNIS CARTER MEMORIAL AWARD
Awarded for the first time this year to the Most Sportsmanlike Racer as decided upon by fellow racers

If you are the proud recipient of one of these awards (or one of the High Points Champions) from the 2005 season and you have not returned your trophy yet then please contact Charles in order to arrange handing the trophy back in.  We need these trophies back so that they can be cleaned up and engraved with the 2006 recipient’s name before the banquet.

Even before the banquet arrives this year the executive members for the O.A.S.C. and the Drag Race Division of the O.A.S.C. must be chosen.  These are not decisions to be taken lightly.  The people who are chosen at the A.G.M. meeting in November (November 14 at the Best Western in Kelowna) are the people who will carry our organization and Thunder Mountain Raceway through the next season of racing.  In fairness to people that you might think would be deserving of these positions, and that you the members are willing to entrust with your racing facility, please talk to these people BEFORE (long before) Novembers meeting.  Speaking from experience it is an uncomfortable position to be put on the spot in front of the membership at the A.G.M. and one that personally Mark and I do not want to be put in again.  Start talking to people NOW!!  If you think you might be interested and want more information on what the jobs involve then talk to somebody that has done it in the past so that you know what you are getting into.  If there are people interested in sharing positions then get this organized well ahead of time so that you can go into the A.G.M. with a plan in mind.  As for Mark and I repeating as co-directors for 2007 we have stated to many people that we want to race next year.  This does not mean that we are going to turn our backs on things completely but it does mean that the workload must be shared amongst more people.  So, start thinking about whom you want for your executive next year and more importantly start acting on these thoughts now.  November will be here and gone before we know it.

In closing, thanks again to all of our sponsors and volunteers for a great 2006 season and we are looking forward to a good turnout of members at our October meeting (Tuesday Oct. 10).

Your 2006 co-directors
Mark Schuppener and Charles Siddon

what a weekend! Neil Lachelt was not to be shaken with a blown motor in the motor home at the bottom of black mountain, Gets the TMR record setting dragster to the hill via pickup and out of the box lays down a 4:58 with a 165 mph, side by side run with Cory Kincaid that blew the hat off and the wax out of the track photographers ears, ear plugs and all, yes what a weekend! We haven't seen the Wagner boys on the hill in ages and both show up for the show, Dallas with his new 2002 pro mod Dodge bodied pickup and dad with ever popular dodge charger, Also on the hill for the first race of his season was Randy Smith with the Haywire Express. Gene Beauregard replaced the blown tranny from last race and layed down a wild lane sliding pass well into the 4ers, I forget the speed but sure had the crowds on their feet. Steven Kendall left early in Saturdays qualifying with yet more engine trouble, the streak of bad luck in the Summit Customs Brokers Dragster this year are running 5 for 5 with engines and trannys going away. A leak down test showed a cracked block or head on the summit dragster. We hope Steve will make it back for next race but he is hinting about bringing up his new alcohol door car for the last few races of the season. Good luck Steve and we hope you get that &@#(&$#& what ever it is off your back soon. I will get the winners listed and the points up asap and of course there will be more posted as soon as it comes in

Some Rule Fluff from the NHRA Gawds concerning the "box" crowd

"NHRA issues reminder on wiring for vehicles with delay boxes"
6/29/2006

The NHRA Technical department has released the following reminder regarding proper wiring of the delay box and throttle stops in all categories (Super Comp, Super Gas, Super Street, Super Eliminator, Top Comp, Top Sportsman, Top Dragster, and Super Pro E.T.) that permit a delay device.

The 2006 NHRA Rulebook outlines that only one delay device is permitted and may be attached to the transbrake, shift timer, and/or the throttle timer only. This does not allow the delay device to be connected to the ignition system, the tachometer, the data recorder, or rpm-activated automatic shifters.

The Rulebook further states that no wiring from the delay device shall be connected directly, or indirectly, between any part of the ignition system and any other device (such as data recorders, tachometers, suspension components, fuel-injection system, etc).

Also, no wiring shall be connected directly, or indirectly, between any part of the ignition system and the delay box other than the two-step/launch control wire that splices into the transbrake or line-loc control wire.

Lastly, the rpm-based automatic shifters and built-in tachometers that are incorporated into some delay boxes may not be used for any purpose.

Any driver caught in violation of any of these rules will be subject to punishment, which may include indefinite suspension and monetary fines, in the sole and absolute discretion of NHRA. The NHRA Technical staff will check that vehicles in competition are in compliance with these rules throughout the season.

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