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hotrodford_87
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Just to add to Captain's comments some. Don't believe everything you hear about the NMRA. There are good and bad points about each and everywhere you race. I personally don't think they are such a bad bunch of folks. They've treated me good from the start. 2001 was the 4th year of NMRA's existence. The 1st year for the Truck/Lightning class. It grew from 4 trucks at the first race in Orlando last year to 19 at the Finals in Bowling Green, KY. We gained alot of respect with the numbers towards the end of the year.
Not sure just what the payouts will be for '02. Last year they paid $250 to win and $100 to runner-up. I was told that would be increased some this year. Contingencies are $50/each part to the winner and $25/each part for runner-up. That probably won't change this year however. I was told to expect more in '03 if the class keeps growing. They do however have more contingency items than FFW and a bigger total payout. I think I had 15 items that paid in NMRA and 10 in FFW. They are also working diligently on a year-end payout for the top people in the points chase. At least they did honor the top 10 in each class with a very nice jacket instead of just the class champion.
I will say that the NMRA runs a stricter game with the contingencies. And I'm not opposed to that. The companies are paying thousands of dollars out and they should be rewarded by good advertisement. Right after you tech in at an NMRA event, you go straight to the sticker-check area. There they will have you fill out a list of the contingencies you are claiming and check to see that you have each of their stickers displayed properly. They also check for your mandatory stickers at this time. Nitto Tires, the class sponsor, has to be in the lower RH corner of your windshield (pass. side). The NMRA/Holley windshield banner at the top of your windshield. And the current NMRA membership decal has to be on a side window or panel. They, like FFW, prefer permanent numbers on 4 windows. If you are like me and run out of room for numbers or just don't like leaving them on all the time, have them put on static cling. If they lose their sticky, just run a strip of electrical tape around the edge to keep 'em in place. Your permanent number, at least until you place in the top 10, will be a 5 digit number beginning with 11. Mine last year was TR11000 (I was the 1st to register a truck with them). They should be somewhere up around 11060 or higher by now. Class designation is TR instead of TT like FFW.
Well thats a start. As far as I know, We'll be at most all of the NMRA and FFW events next season. If you have any questions prior to then, look me up on here, I'll be glad to answer them. If you're at the track, come over and see us. We'd be glad to have you. Just bang on the motorhome door if we're not outside.
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Randy Morrison, SGA Racing. 1987 Ford Ranger-351w. Best ET 11.000 @ 124mph. 2001 NMRA Truck/Lightning World Champion. 2000 FFW TopTruck World Champion. Sponsored by Level 10 Performance Transmissions in Hamburg, NJ. Visit them @ www.levelten.com
[This message has been edited by hotrodford_87 (edited 12-07-2001).]
Not sure just what the payouts will be for '02. Last year they paid $250 to win and $100 to runner-up. I was told that would be increased some this year. Contingencies are $50/each part to the winner and $25/each part for runner-up. That probably won't change this year however. I was told to expect more in '03 if the class keeps growing. They do however have more contingency items than FFW and a bigger total payout. I think I had 15 items that paid in NMRA and 10 in FFW. They are also working diligently on a year-end payout for the top people in the points chase. At least they did honor the top 10 in each class with a very nice jacket instead of just the class champion.
I will say that the NMRA runs a stricter game with the contingencies. And I'm not opposed to that. The companies are paying thousands of dollars out and they should be rewarded by good advertisement. Right after you tech in at an NMRA event, you go straight to the sticker-check area. There they will have you fill out a list of the contingencies you are claiming and check to see that you have each of their stickers displayed properly. They also check for your mandatory stickers at this time. Nitto Tires, the class sponsor, has to be in the lower RH corner of your windshield (pass. side). The NMRA/Holley windshield banner at the top of your windshield. And the current NMRA membership decal has to be on a side window or panel. They, like FFW, prefer permanent numbers on 4 windows. If you are like me and run out of room for numbers or just don't like leaving them on all the time, have them put on static cling. If they lose their sticky, just run a strip of electrical tape around the edge to keep 'em in place. Your permanent number, at least until you place in the top 10, will be a 5 digit number beginning with 11. Mine last year was TR11000 (I was the 1st to register a truck with them). They should be somewhere up around 11060 or higher by now. Class designation is TR instead of TT like FFW.
Well thats a start. As far as I know, We'll be at most all of the NMRA and FFW events next season. If you have any questions prior to then, look me up on here, I'll be glad to answer them. If you're at the track, come over and see us. We'd be glad to have you. Just bang on the motorhome door if we're not outside.
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Randy Morrison, SGA Racing. 1987 Ford Ranger-351w. Best ET 11.000 @ 124mph. 2001 NMRA Truck/Lightning World Champion. 2000 FFW TopTruck World Champion. Sponsored by Level 10 Performance Transmissions in Hamburg, NJ. Visit them @ www.levelten.com
[This message has been edited by hotrodford_87 (edited 12-07-2001).]
