Anyone Up For A TSO Race In Norwalk?

[TurboDiverArt]

I’m trying to see if there is any interest in a TSO race at Norwalk this year. Nothing fancy and hopefully without all the drama of past races. Let’s face it, there have been only two TSO races a year and that’s not enough. Hopefully Indy will bring a third, I think we need more.

Roberta has said that they can squeeze a race into the program for us. Not Sunday as that’s Quick-16 and many TSO racers compete in Q-16. I’m thinking maybe Friday, the day would have to be worked out with Roberta.

Here’s the deal, it’s less than 6 weeks from Norwalk. There is no guarantee that there will be anyone to sponsor the race and put money up, especially if we are not going to have at least an 8-car field. I know of at least 4 cars that will be at Norwalk and willing to race, Rich Rezes, Jack Cotton, Chris Lyons and myself. That’s half a field. I know it’s tough being only 3 weeks after BG. I’m not sure if Otto Pernick is coming to Norwalk. If a sponsor doesn’t step up to sponsor the race I’m personally willing to make it a gamblers race with each racer kicking in $20-$30 and winner taking 75% and runner up getting 25%. Heck, I’d be willing to race for free and make it just a fun race. If you’re going to be at Norwalk making passes, why not make passes on a pro tree with a guy in the other lane with similar power?

If there are any TSL guys out there you are more than welcome to race as your cars will certainly pass tech as would TSM. Many of the cars with the traction Norwalk offers would certainly have a chance of winning. I’m looking to have a fun race without all the drama and to have some fun.

I’d be more than willing to run tech, we would be following the rules as everyone agreed upon, those being followed at Salem and Indy. These are very similar to BG TSO rules with the exception that there is a loophole when it comes to safety. If you car is safe you have nothing to worry about, period!

Just come out and have some fun and laughs! I personally don’t usually run a Pro-Tree so I for one should be good for a few laughs!!

If interested please speak up and if we have enough interest I’ll work with Roberta to put something together!

Art.

 

[Otto J]

Id be in Art,It all depends on if i am up and running at that time,Motor should be done in a few weeks,but i have to order my turbo and finish a few other small thing.So ill have to see where im at then.
Cool idea,for fun or money,doesnt matter to me

 

[steve hughes]

I'll run my TSE car.

 

[TurboDiverArt]

Id be in Art,It all depends on if i am up and running at that time,Motor should be done in a few weeks,but i have to order my turbo and finish a few other small thing.So ill have to see where im at then.
Cool idea,for fun or money,doesnt matter to me

OK cool! You won't be ready for BG?? I thought you would be, that sucks, good luck!

Art.

 

[TurboDiverArt]

I'll run my TSE car.

OK cool, that makes six, getting closer!

 

[Otto J]

OK cool! You won't be ready for BG?? I thought you would be, that sucks, good luck!

Art.

Would like to have been,But ive had to spend alot after that Aug destruction.

 

[TurboDiverArt]

Would like to have been,But ive had to spend alot after that Aug destruction.

Bummer but there's always Norwalk, Indy, E-Town, Salem and Cecil that are close enough.

Art.

 

[Buicksx2]

I'm in Artie............it will be fun.

Like I said the winner will get his pic with a Krispy Creme hat on and the Rich's Auto statue..............The ***ny.

 

[Otto J]

Bummer but there's always Norwalk, Indy, E-Town, Salem and Cecil that are close enough.

Art.

I plan on Etown on Sat,And Cecil,and most likely Reynolds.Salem was way to hot,And Indy i may fly out for to check it out.Dont think i take my car there.

 

[TurboDiverArt]

I plan on Etown on Sat,And Cecil,and most likely Reynolds.Salem was way to hot,And Indy i may fly out for to check it out.Dont think i take my car there.

Yeah, Salem was hot last year and cool the year before. It's hit and miss there but the chance of the event getting rained out is very low. Better to race in the heat than go home in the rain I always say!

Reynolds is just too far of a tow. 16 hours for me, gotta be close to 18 for you.

Art.

 

[TurboDiverArt]

I'll run my TSE car.

Hey Steve,

I just noticed you said TSE car. I don't know much about this class. I didn't know you could run a stage II in the class. I thought TSO and TSL were the only stage II classes, learn something new every day! Based on your times you should definitely be in the mix.

The more the merrier!
Art.

 

[Otto J]

Yeah, Salem was hot last year and cool the year before. It's hit and miss there but the chance of the event getting rained out is very low. Better to race in the heat than go home in the rain I always say!

Reynolds is just too far of a tow. 16 hours for me, gotta be close to 18 for you.

Art.

ya its far but a real nice track,and nice weather

 

[steve hughes]

You can run stage motors in TSE. I'll be a little out classed running a 240" motor with a 76 3 bolt turbo but it beats bracket racing.

 

[Scott231]

I just noticed you said TSE car. I don't know much about this class. I didn't know you could run a stage II in the class. I thought TSO and TSL were the only stage II classes, learn something new every day! Based on your times you should definitely be in the mix.

Actually, TSM is the only class that flat-out does not allow a Stage Motor. Stage 1, not Stage II, motors are allowed in TSS. But if you take a Stage 1 and drill the extra bolt holes yourself, you've got a Stage "1+" block. Couple that with some "rare" stage 1 heads with the extra bolt holes and you've got the killer setup/ground-work for a TSS winner.

 

[NCTURBOS]

...But if you take a Stage 1 and drill the extra bolt holes yourself, you've got a Stage "1+" block. Couple that with some "rare" stage 1 heads with the extra bolt holes and you've got the killer setup/ground-work for a TSS winner.

Actually,... The rules state 8-bolt iron heads only in the TSS class.


K.