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Still working on the possible date;  Unlimited Quick 8 $1,000 to Win.  Race Format;   1/8 mile with 3.66 Advanced ET quick performance limit.   All competitors must meet NHRA applicable rules.   This Quick 8 Eliminator will be a stand alone eliminator, run in conjunction with one of our regularly scheduled weekly events. At this time date TBA, as well as rain date.   Two scheduled qualifying sessions, with one qualifying run per competitor per session.   Full bodied, left hand steer, with working doors bodied cars will receive a .25 second discount from their actual qualifying time to determine qualifying e.t. (i.e. door car runs an actual 5.000, will be counted as 4.750 on qualifying sheet and would be qualified quicker than an open wheeled 4.751. Eliminations will be dial in handicap, each competitor must dial within .10 of their qualifying time. Cross talk active start line light stand (tree) will be utilized.       Entry fee; $75 car, driver and 2 crew.  Non qualifiers may run Super Pro for no additional fee.     NHRA sportsman ladder pairings.

Drivers Meeting. We had a very productive meeting this past Saturday at the trade show and swap meet. Here are the results.        A1) After the meeting I talked to Greg about the smoking issue at the annual racers party. Greg controls the room. He is now declaring it SMOKE FREE. If you want to smoke you can go into the bar, take a smoke break and then return to the main party room. This should help those that have an issue with second hand smoke, including, to a small amount, myself.      1) The 2012 ET Finals rules will allow one racer to race in four categories, Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, and Super Pro M/C. A different vehicle must be used for each category. I felt the reaction to this from the drivers in attendance at our meeting, for the most part, was a negative reaction. My proposal for team make up here at Bunker is one driver may qualify for the ET Finals in two categories maximum. Participating/scoring points in more than two categories for Bunker points permitted. A final decision was not made, we will reconvene with a another drivers meeting prior to eliminations on Opening Day, March 31. IF we decide on limiting to two categories, a declaration of ET Finals categories must be made when signing up for points, if you sign up for more than two categories. We will also want to see those third and fourth category vehicles.         2) Our Bunker Hill Dragstrip Race of Champions will have the following change effective for all categories. First round will be by random chip draw from the lanes. First round will be a qualifying round by reaction time to build a ladder for the remainder of the race of champions. In the event of an odd lot number of cars for first round, the bye will go to the first winner of the season. Any remaining byes will come from the computer generated ladder sheet. Standard bye policy in effect; one bye per racer until all remaining racers in competition have had a bye.         3) Greg, Dave, and myself have come to a decision. If a racer joins points, does well, finishes in the top five, and we are going to hand out an award and a little money at the annual racers party, we expect that racer to show up for a few minutes for the presentation. Starting at next years party, Jan./Feb. 2013, for the 2012 season, if a racer has an award and points money coming, and fails to attend for just a few minutes, for the presentation, that racers will forfeit those awards and money, including gold card. No exceptions, no excuses. Award money will be split between the remaining top five racers in attendance. The smoking issue and second hand smoke has been addressed above. email address is above. Thanx, -Steve-

Daniels Automotive Pro Best 8  New for the 2012 season, we are going to qualify and contest a Best 8 program in the Pro category. This will be sponsored by Scott Daniels under the banner of his highly successful Daniels Automotive. Five dates will be on the schedule, 5/5, 6/2, 7/7, 8/4 & 9/1. Details; you must be entered into the Pro eliminator category, the only entry fee is that you must enter Dial for Dollars, which is run during the 3rd and final time session, entry fee is $5. Proceeds from the Dial for Dollars goes 100% into the season end drivers points fund. Qualifying will be by the best package, dial plus reaction time, one qualifying session only, only one qualifying run during this session, (1st). Qualified racers will be put on a Pro ladder for eliminations. This will be a stand alone, separate eliminator. Run Order; Pro, Super Pro, Best 8, Sportsman, ect. This will give all racers entered into the Pro category, which remains a 5.70 to 8.99 bracket in the 1/8 mile, an opportunity to qualify for an additional stand alone, 8 car, three round eliminator. Winner, $200, and runner up, $100, will be the posted purse. This does not eliminate the idea of a Pro Quick 8. We are working on another sponsor to support it.

There have been several request for track rental quotes. Basic private test sessions are $75 per hour, 4 hour minimum, for one car, full track prep. $100 per hour for multiple cars, up to 6 cars maximum, single passes only, no side by side competition. This includes full track prep. The track is available any day or time of the week, except race days. Track rentals for company or group events are also available. Every situation seems to be different, call for your specific needs. 765-689-8248 A monetary deposit may be necessary dependant upon specific needs/request.

Diesel Drags Cornfed Diesel Drags ..... Once again in 2012 we will be having an all diesel powered eliminator special event, date to be determined, probably May.    This will be a handicap e.t. style race. Purse payout and entry fee will be the same as last year, $500 to win, $200 runner up, $100 semi finalist with a $40 race entry.

    Quick 8 programs; We have an interest in bringing back the quick 8 programs for Super Pro and Pro in 2012. Sponsorship is what is needed. It could be a situation were a company or entity would sponsor just one race out of a possible five or six race series. For Super Pro we have been looking at no restriction on e.t. limit, (quicker than 4.50 ok), as long as the competitor has the appropriate safety equipment. Stand alone eliminator, $500 to win. $100 entry fee? Also looking  at qualifying the quickest 8 cars, regardless of open wheel or bodied, with full bodied left hand steer top sportsman type cars receiving a .25 handicap. (4.75 e.t. performance would make a 4.50 qualifying number.) Sponsorship is what is needed. If you have an interest or can help call the track number or email steve @ bunkerhillrace.com