2018 Turbo Buick Nationals

I did this event last year and had a good time. They also ran a race class for the V8 cars on Friday and Sat. Last year John Csordas headed up tis part of the program. It is my understanding that he will not be able to do so this year. Is there anyone here interested in doing it or giving me a hand to put it together. Picture from last years event.

 

When will it be held?

 

Believe it May 2-5 in Burlington NC @ Peidmont dragway

 

https://turbobuick.com/threads/2018-turbobuick-com-nationals-may-2nd-5th.454349/

 

I booked my room last night

 

Just read on Face Book that the event location has been changed to Farmington Drag way www.farmingtondragway.com. If I read it correctly its about an hour from Burlington.

Looks like I will be the guy to head up this event. John Csordas wont be able to do it. and no one else is jumping at the chance to step up. Im looking for sponsors and donations of prizes and or prize money. Last yr there was 18 cars that started and the final 4 decided to evenly split the winning at the 1/4 finals. It was more than what I spent to get there and race. Hope to be able to raise as much as John did last yr.

 

I've secured a cash sponsor and 2 prize sponsors. Rock Auto has come on board with gift certs and Jet Hot Coatings is sending 2 25% off gift certs worth about 100.00 each. Looking for more people to jump on. Entry into the class will be free. only required to pay a gate fee. At the drivers meeting we can discuss rules, bi runs and buy backs.

 

Bump to the top. Looking for interest in this. Whos going?

 

Carnage from last year.

 

I remember that. Big job to do in the pits.

 

5 hours from Chattanooga....this is tempting. I might make a trip if it looks like a decent turnout.

 

Im driving over 10 hours. Looking fwd to the event.

 

Briz, thanks for doing this! 5 of us coming down Fri. Booked rooms at Comfort Inn in Mocksville NC.
We've always had a great time at this event.
Thanks again!
Bubba

 

Here is a sched of events the Clint posted on his FB page.

Schedule of Events:

Wednesday May 2nd:
The facilities will open to the public at 10AM and will shut down at 6PM. There will be a registration table set up for all in attendance. If you are a registered member on Turbobuick.com we will have name tags available with your username so that others can put a face to a name. We will have vendors on site and everyone will have use of the facilities here at RCG. Denell Rivers will be on site cooking food and refreshments. We will have parts testing, use of the dyno, lifts available for car repairs, etc...

Thursday May 3rd:
The facilities will open to the public at 10AM and will be open until 6PM. There will be a registration table set up for all in attendance. Everything will be the same as the prior day. We are looking forward to seeing each and everyone of you!! ALL RACING ACTIVITIES will be at Farmington Dragway starting on Friday May 4th located at 2992 NC Highway 801 N. Mocksville, NC 27028
https://www.facebook.com/farmingtondragway2014/

Friday May 4th:
The track will be open at 9AM with time runs starting at 10AM. We will be on track until 4PM... We will have Qualifying for THS, **TAI, & Index There will be Test N Tune available all day.
Class RRAs:
TAI - Patrick Broughton / Darrow Watts
THS - David Day
Index - Clint Atkins
V8 Buick Bracket - Stephen Brisbois
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Spectator Fee: $20
TNT - $10
Bracket 1 - $40 entry ($10 BB 1 round) 100% payback of entry (60/40 split)
Bracket 2 - (Stephen Brisbois / Buick V8) Entry Fees / Payouts TBA
7.49 Index: $40 - $500win / 100r-up
Tag Team: free entry - $50win
Powderpuff - $25 entry / 100% payback (60/40 split)
(** TAI will be run grudge style, Friday will be racing with callouts, there will be NO QUALIFYING!!)
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Saturday May 5th:
The track will be open at 9AM with time runs starting at 10AM. We will be on track until 5PM... We will have Qualifying for THS, **TAI, & Index. There will be Test N Tune available all day.
Spectator Fee: $20
TNT: $10
Bracket 1 - $40 entry ($10 BB 1 round) 100% payback of entry (60/40 split)
Bracket 2 - (Stephen Brisbois / Buick V8) Entry Fees / Payouts TBA
7.49 Index: $40 - $500win / 50r-up
Tag Team: free entry - $50win
Powderpuff - $25 entry / 100% payback (60/40 split)
**TAI: $50 - $1000win / 300r-up
(** TAI will be run grudge style, Saturday will be racing with numbers pulled from a bucket, NOONE will have ANY IDEA who you will run round to round!!)
**THS: $40 - $500win / 100r-up

The Classic Gear Jammers will be putting on a show for everyone!
(SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Farmington Dragway
Stadium, Arena & Sports Venue

 

I will be there....

 

Love your car! Seen it at BG last yr.

I got a commitment for sponsorship from Jim @ TriShield. Added that to the pot this morning. Still got other irons in the fire!

 

Thanks, its not pretty but its fun.

 

Briz,
I just checked the events calendar for Farmington Dragway and this event is not listed, or advertised anywhere on their website. Also, I haven't seen much discussion on the board other than this thread. Is it still on for May 2-5? I hope so, I have been looking forward to going!

Thanks for your work on this!
Doug

 

You will find most of the chatter on the Turbo Buick page and there is a thread going on FB. Yes it is still on. Im hoping for at least 20 V8 cars for the 2 days of racing planed. TB has also announced a renegade class where the V8 cars will compete against the turbo cars on a .4 pro tree bracket type dial in. Lets whip some Turbo ass!

 

Glad to hear it's still a go. See you there.