How about putting a 100 lap enduro race in as well?
It's not currently on the schedule as the official season finale for Enduro is in September. If there was extremely high demand for it, it could be investigated to see if it could be a viable part of this program.
That being said, the Next-Generation Enduro drivers, in recent years, have shyed away from being part of the 'circus' or being associated with this type of competition. That's not to be taken as a statement against them, but a statement of fact regarding the caliber of vehicles and racing.
I think the enduro drivers would like one last race. No points. Just show up and race. The chaos cars season finale is the same weekend as the enduros, and you gave them an extra date.
The chaos cars season finale is the same weekend as the enduros, and you gave them an extra date.
The Bone Stocks represents the 2012 version of that divisions rulebook. While there is considerable overlap in the cars that will run Chaos / Bone Stock, the Bone Stock program is a new program to the track and the Pumpking Smash represents a show-case entry level opportunity that has been in extremely high demand for some time. Response has been very strong and postive towards this in the last 24 hours.
Give me a call at the office and we can discuss further if you like. If the Enduro could be there and participate --wonderful, as enduro is the next step in the entry-level ladder. I would take it as a positive sign for the racing community to see that type of interest. However, I would need to know that it works economically for both the competitors and the speedway, and that a proper fit could be found on the itinerary for the day. I can't say whether there is or is not opportunity without more information on how Enduro drivers are interested in participating.
-John Houghton
Announcer / PR
Delaware Speedway
(519) 652-5068 Ext 201
More on point, for a moment - - I've been getting some questions on firesuits. I don't know where guys are buying their suits these days, but there is absolutely no need to spend $500 on a fire suit. This isn't Sprint Cup.
This one here is $169 new - - single layer proban suit that meets the spec, and I did not shop around, at all: http://www.leafdrivingsuits.com/proban%20race%20suits/probanracesuits.html
Safety equipment is an important part of racing - - shopping around can save even more. Those that are out buying equipment in the near future, let them know you're buying for a Delaware Bone Stock. I have been working with suppliers to try to secure potential discounts.
-John Houghton
One of my suppliers has single layer 2-pc proban on for $149.00 plus hst. Sale is untill sept 8th. If anyone is interested come by and see me at Super Stock 77 in the delaware pits or you can reach me at London Drive Systems. Matt