2011 NWMT schedule

[NWMT PR]

We currently plan to release the 2011 Whelen Modified Tour schedule this week. In the meantime, we will be putting out a couple teasers with some trivia through Twitter.

Here is what tracks have posted on their schedules so far:

May 1, Stafford
May 27, Stafford
July 16, New Hampshire
August 5, Stafford
August 13, New Hampshire
August 24, Bristol
Sept 17, Lime Rock
Sept 24, New Hampshire
October 2, Stafford

[BigMac]

Here's a trivia question for you. How many nascar modified fans have a twitter account?

[fastbackss]

Here's a trivia question for you. How many nascar modified fans have a twitter account?

*raises hand*

Anyway, you do not need a Twitter account to follow it:
http://twitter.com/NASCARHomeTrack
Anyone can view the posts at least...

[NWMT PR]

Here's a trivia question for you. How many nascar modified fans have a twitter account?

Sorry if you don't do Twitter, Big Mac. We put some pretty good little tidbits out on Twitter from time to time. We do have more than 4,100 followers ... I'll let you guess how many are Modified fans. :)

Fastbackss is right though, you can still view our page anytime you want to see what's posted on there, without having an account.

[limodmaniac]

Throw in the semi confirmed Riverhead and Monadnock, and the assumed 3 races at Thompson, doesn't really leave a lot to be announced. Canada and a possilbe Bristol 2nd race being the two I'm most curious about. But still eagerly waiting the official announcement. The Southern Tour schedule is probably more of a mystery.

[RacnJason00]

Sorry if you don't do Twitter, Big Mac. We put some pretty good little tidbits out on Twitter from time to time. We do have more than 4,100 followers ... I'll let you guess how many are Modified fans. :)

Fastbackss is right though, you can still view our page anytime you want to see what's posted on there, without having an account.


I have Twitter and love it

@RacnJason00

[Jaws]

Throw in the semi confirmed Riverhead and Monadnock, and the assumed 3 races at Thompson, doesn't really leave a lot to be announced. Canada and a possilbe Bristol 2nd race being the two I'm most curious about. But still eagerly waiting the official announcement. The Southern Tour schedule is probably more of a mystery.
Looks like 1 mod race.
3/18/11 Ford Fan Friday
3/18/11 Food City Race Night
3/19/11 Scotts Turf Builder 300 Nationwide Race
3/20/11 Food City 500 Sprint Cup Race
8/24/11 UNOH Perfect Storm 150 Whelen Modified Race
8/24/11 O'Reilly Auto Parts 200 Truck Series Race
8/25/11 Food City Race Night
8/25/11 Ford Transporter Parade
8/26/11 Food City 250 Nationwide Race
8/27/11 IRWIN Tools Night Race - Sprint Cup

[oleblue]

the 300 coming back would be a great christmas present. i hope it happens

[Teds Race Tours]

Looks like 1 mod race.
3/18/11 Ford Fan Friday
3/18/11 Food City Race Night
3/19/11 Scotts Turf Builder 300 Nationwide Race
3/20/11 Food City 500 Sprint Cup Race
8/24/11 UNOH Perfect Storm 150 Whelen Modified Race
8/24/11 O'Reilly Auto Parts 200 Truck Series Race
8/25/11 Food City Race Night
8/25/11 Ford Transporter Parade
8/26/11 Food City 250 Nationwide Race
8/27/11 IRWIN Tools Night Race - Sprint Cup

Bristol has made late changes/additions to their schedule before...

[Magicshoes12]

*raises hand*

Anyway, you do not need a Twitter account to follow it:
http://twitter.com/NASCARHomeTrack
Anyone can view the posts at least...

I have it too!!

[WMT10]

Add the Canada race Labor Day weekend
http://www.lfpress.com/sports/othersports/2010/11/10/16069186.html?ref=nf

[limodmaniac]

Do enhanced drivers licenses work?

[RacnJason00]

Do enhanced drivers licenses work?

Yes they do work!!!! I'm not sure how far away the track in Canada is from Maine and New Hampshire, but I do know back in 2008 we hauled an ACT Latemodel from Maine to Petersbough Ontario and from Maine 1 way its 17 hours up and 17 hours back hauling a car !!

[limodmaniac]

Any other teasers/ clues from Twitter? Week's almost over!

[Rentawrench]

Over 600 miles from New Haven,then time spent crossing the Border ( I remember having a complete inventory of what I was bringing Into Canada they asked Did you Buy anyting when I was returning ( Gee Were did All those tires come from) ?

The Rider you MUST have on your Car/truck insurance to enter .

Bring a Load of CASH as your Health ins May NOT be Valid there.( Mine is Not)

What is an "Enhanced Drivers Licenses"

Hope you can get a passport

[MOD11RACER]

Mike: You are covered under the National Health Insurance they have in Canada no cost to you. That's the way it was when we played hockey in Canada.

[RacnJason00]

Over 600 miles from New Haven,then time spent crossing the Border ( I remember having a complete inventory of what I was bringing Into Canada they asked Did you Buy anyting when I was returning ( Gee Were did All those tires come from) ?

The Rider you MUST have on your Car/truck insurance to enter .

Bring a Load of CASH as your Health ins May NOT be Valid there.( Mine is Not)

What is an "Enhanced Drivers Licenses"

Hope you can get a passport



I have a Passport!! I'm all ready to go.. Now I just need to find a team that needs help and is doing full schedule

[NWMT PR]

Any other teasers/ clues from Twitter? Week's almost over!

Hey, it is just Wednesday, two more days left in the week. That said, look for the official complete schedule announcement on Friday.

May be a couple Twitter clues left to help you put the pieces of the puzzle together.

[mattphoto]

Hey, it is just Wednesday, two more days left in the week. That said, look for the official complete schedule announcement on Friday.

May be a couple Twitter clues left to help you put the pieces of the puzzle together.

Jason,
Are all the nascar touring schedules going to be released on Friday ?

[limodmaniac]

http://www.delawarespeedway.com/

[JED]

Sept 4th 2011

[limodmaniac]

Sunday afternoon I'd guess?

[mattphoto]

it's a two day event I believe

[bud]

The big surprise is the Mexico city flash race....lol

[worm]

us money or canada money

[MOD11RACER]

As of today the teams hope it is Canadian money and by September the Canadian money will be worth even more than the U.S. dollar.

[BigMac]

I like the idea of going to Canada but I have to question the date? Bristol and Canada in back to back weeks? That's a ton of driving in a 10 day span. If Thompson does end up with a race on Aug 18th that would mean the tour will be coming off 5 races in 26 days (Riverhead thru Bristol) right before they head to north country. Interesting to say the least.

[MJProcko]

The track's site is very excited to have the WMT there, looks like they even bought one of Szegedy's cars to run in the race. You know what would be sweet -seeing a red #72 modified in the field!

[Magicshoes12]

What is an "Enhanced Drivers Licenses"

Hope you can get a passport

I have an Enhanced license, I live in VT only about 45 miles from the border. The enhanced license allows you to cross the US/Can border without a passport. It also has a chip in it where when you are driving to the border about a mile away you pass under a few signs that pick up the chip in your license and brings us your information to the border patrol...so they know you are coming before you are even there...it has sped up the process a little bit...I like it!! Delaware Speedway looks like a nice place...Jason told me about it at the World Series and I checked it out....Looks like it'll be some good racing!

[mikel 3]

just went on mapquest for directions.10.5 hrs. from providence ri.592 miles.looks like thruway to niagra fallsinto canada.once in canada another 150 miles to track.good luck .nice to have another race but i really don.t think this is the answer.there are too many tracks waay closer than this that could benfit the tour and be much easier.just seems a real big expense for the teams too.jmho.

[RacnJason00]

I wish the Tour would go back to Beech Ridge and Lee...

[CynthiaTork]

I know the ISMA guys find the track to be very rough and to be one groove. Bring extra chrome horns

[Jaws]

I know the ISMA guys find the track to be very rough and to be one groove. Bring extra chrome horns

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7NesQpMFyQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT2UY6UituQ&feature=related

I spoke to someone who goes to the track he said it is very rough.

[NWMT PR]

Jason,
Are all the nascar touring schedules going to be released on Friday ?

Canadian Tire Series was yesterday, NWMT and NWSMT on Friday, K&N East & West targeted for next week.

[MOD11RACER]

It looks like only four races from March 5-6 weekend thru June 18-19 weekend (16 weekends total). We can only hope for some surprises to the schedule in the early part of the year, but it doesn't look like that will happen. If you add in the three Thompson events it looks like a 15 race schedule in 2011.

[limodmaniac]

Throw in a surprise 2nd race at Bristol and another race at Thompson in June. Put a race at Star in May and a race at Twin State on 4th of July weekend and I'd be thrilled. Love those tracks!


However, that dream is short lived as Nascar Home Tracks announced there will only be 2 bull ring races on the 2011 schedule, and we already knew that they would be Monadnock on June 25 and Riverhead on July 30.

[RacnJason00]

Throw in a surprise 2nd race at Bristol and another race at Thompson in June. Put a race at Star in May and a race at Twin State on 4th of July weekend and I'd be thrilled. Love those tracks!

I agree about Twin State and Star

[Magicshoes12]

I agree about Twin State and Star

Only problem is they aren't Nascar Sanctioned tracks :*-(.....Twin State did a lot of work over the past winter too....new drainage and redid turn 1 and 2, put in a go kart track in the middle and redid some walls

[BigMac]

Throw in a surprise 2nd race at Bristol and another race at Thompson in June. Put a race at Star in May and a race at Twin State on 4th of July weekend and I'd be thrilled. Love those tracks!


However, that dream is short lived as Nascar Home Tracks announced there will only be 2 bull ring races on the 2011 schedule, and we already knew that they would be Monadnock on June 25 and Riverhead on July 30.

It makes you wonder what's left to announce, if anything. Maybe a date in Michigan?

[BChat]

just went on mapquest for directions.10.5 hrs. from providence ri.592 miles.looks like thruway to niagra fallsinto canada.once in canada another 150 miles to track.good luck .nice to have another race but i really don.t think this is the answer.there are too many tracks waay closer than this that could benfit the tour and be much easier.just seems a real big expense for the teams too.jmho.

It's NASCAR's new foreign aid policy - let the crews spend their money to aid Canada's economy.

[MOD11RACER]

11/ 11/10: Got his off of Jayski. The 2011 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will consist of 25 races, one of which will be announced at a future date. Just wondering if this will have any effect on the WMT schedule.

[kinserfan11]

I just wish the tour would go back to Chemung Speedrome( so close to me) or I like to see the Tour at Mahoning Valley Speedways 1/4 Mile Oval :D:D

[limodmaniac]

Supposedly 16race schedule but when I add up 4stafford, 3 Thompson, 3Loudon, Monadnock, Bristol, Lime Rock, Riverhead, and Canada, I only get 15. Supposed to be big news!

[KyleMac45]

Another road course guys! NJMP!

Hope thats the event... so my sources which are good ones tell me :)


Kyle

[MJProcko]

Richmond would be the nice suprise and Dover would be the cats meow. Poconos could use a 1/4 mile track ala Charlotte/Atlanta. The PA guts would run good on that.

[Jaws]

:)
Another road course guys! NJMP!

Hope thats the event... so my sources which are good ones tell me :)


Kyle

Hey, don't spoil the surprise! (Can we stay at your house that weekend?)

[limodmaniac]

Will it be back to back with Lime Rock?

[ACNYPhoto]

Will it be back to back with Lime Rock?

Lime Rock is already a definite... No K&N series this year though!

[limodmaniac]

I meant if NJ has a race,would they run weekend of Sept 10, so that there would be two roads course races back to back, with Lime Rock weekend of Sept 17.

[Jaws]

I meant if NJ has a race,would they run weekend of Sept 10, so that there would be two roads course races back to back, with Lime Rock weekend of Sept 17.

They would have to, but thats right after Stafford, Thompson Bristol and Canada wow that would be tough.

[Jaws]

From Nascar Home tracks "One final hint before release of the full #NASCAR #WMT schedule ... Thompson will have four events in 2011"

Ted?

[limodmaniac]

300 in September. Or a big race in June?

[BigMac]

I guess Burt Myers knew something we didn't this year.

[RGeeProductions]

All this about schedules has been quite entertaining... It is just a schedule you know...
And when it is released, I am making a prediction.... The complaints will come of WHY this and WHY that...
It is what it is... and that's all...
Funny, I can see everyone glued the their Facebook accounts to try and be the first to post it!!! LOL PRICELESS....

[Jaws]

It has been very interesting, I like the fact it is out pretty early, there are some new things and it looks like a couple more races.

Too bad we now have so long to wait for the season to start!

Now we can spend a few months figuring out who will be in what car!

[MOD11RACER]

What does everyone think of the Thompson race weekend of Setpember 9 with the WMT & WSMT having their own 125 lap races and then a dash for cash 50 laps for the top 15 finishers of both races. Sounds like the 300 in a new format to me.

[mattphoto]

I am very excited about this schedule. Happy to see Thompson get 4 shows. I think septemeber is going to be an awesome race

[GM2]

What does everyone think of the Thompson race weekend of Setpember 9 with the WMT & WSMT having their own 125 lap races and then a dash for cash 50 laps for the top 15 finishers of both races. Sounds like the 300 in a new format to me.

Sounds interesting but now the real question becomes how many of the southern mods are going to haul up to CT?

[BigMac]

I think its a quality schedule. I like the fact that the teams will get a much needed week off in August now that Thompson moved its date to June. That's going to be a great way to start the 4th of July weekend. I also think they're setting the table for a 300 return in the next few years.

[NWMT PR]

Hope you all like the schedule. Here is a link to the dates: http://hometracks.nascar.com/races/NWMT

Thompson will announce the specifics of the Sept. 11 event. Everybody from NASCAR and the track are excited about it and we hope the fans and competitors will be as well.

Did you like the schedule teasers through Twitter?

[ACNYPhoto]

All this about schedules has been quite entertaining... It is just a schedule you know...
And when it is released, I am making a prediction.... The complaints will come of WHY this and WHY that...
It is what it is... and that's all...
Funny, I can see everyone glued the their Facebook accounts to try and be the first to post it!!! LOL PRICELESS....

Well, it looks like there will only be 1 road course next year... I learned my lessons this year shooting Lime Rock for the Nascar and Historic weekends, I'm renting a golf cart next year, lol...

[limodmaniac]

Loved the teasers. Great PR for the mods. Anytime we are talking about the mods it's a good thing!

[stoningtonmodmania]

so in a odd way the 300 is back

[Magicshoes12]

Sounds interesting but now the real question becomes how many of the southern mods are going to haul up to CT?

It a points race for them, so prolly 15 of them will be up. I think they did the 15 and 15 deal so that way the southern tour mods will be guaranteed 175 laps, and two shots at some money....now here is a twist to it....will the norther guys be able to compete in the southern race. Who will actually drive all 300 laps???

[corey17]

Sounds interesting but now the real question becomes how many of the southern mods are going to haul up to CT?

I say maybe 4 of them. This could be the worst idea I have seen in scheduling history.

[RacnJason00]

Loved the teasers. Great PR for the mods. Anytime we are talking about the mods it's a good thing!


AMEN to That:applause::applause::applause:

[burtmyers1]

....now here is a twist to it....will the norther guys be able to compete in the southern race.

And take our money that will already be hurting just from trip up there?


This is Don Hoenig exploiting "Madhouse" plain and simple. He saw what happened when Burt went up there. Now hes making sure it happens again.

[Magicshoes12]

And take our money that will already be hurting just from trip up there?


This is Don Hoenig exploiting "Madhouse" plain and simple. He saw what happened when Burt went up there. Now hes making sure it happens again.

Yeah, there was the Mega Hype @ the Icebreaker....but the World Series, it was nothing special, no offense but he was just a mid pack guy all day...would've been more hype if he could keep up with the big boys of the north!! LOL....Dave when you gonna come back and race with us @ ECT?

[MXCHAMP04]

The schedule looks pretty good to me. I just don't understand the reasoning of going to Ontario Canada. It looks like an old facility, it's at least 10 hours away, and not sure what kind of car count you will get when that's all factored in minus the southern guys. I can see racing Bristol, because heck look at the facilities, and it's a combined race. But Ontario, I don't know about that move.

[MJProcko]

Much better schedule than this past season. Someone asked why Canada? Well the track really wants them and while it is a long ass drive it's not nearly as long as I thought. Go to the track's website - they really seem to want the race.

As for the new Thompson 300, I like it but if the WSMT and WMT payouts are not equal I can't see alot of WSMT cars coming up if it pays the same as Caraway.

[limodmaniac]

I like the idea of getting Thompson out of August and into June.

Love the fact that Riverhead is back and am already looking to make it $5000 to win, with a twist, to try and get some more people on board to help sponsor some drivers.

And I love Monadnock so I am glad it's back on the schedule.

[Racer1_NC]

As for the new Thompson 300, I like it but if the WSMT and WMT payouts are not equal I can't see alot of WSMT cars coming up if it pays the same as Caraway.

I can't see ANY cars coming if it pays like Caraway.....

[BigMac]

Loved the teasers. Great PR for the mods. Anytime we are talking about the mods it's a good thing!

You still have another week to piece together the K&N schedule. :lol:

[burtmyers1]

Yeah, there was the Mega Hype @ the Icebreaker....but the World Series, it was nothing special, no offense but he was just a mid pack guy all day...would've been more hype if he could keep up with the big boys of the north!! LOL....Dave when you gonna come back and race with us @ ECT?

haha, To be honest I don't really have an answer. I really miss racing with yall, but as of right now it definitely won't be anytime soon. School keeps me away, but Im supposed to graduate in May so we will see then.

[dbucs1]

Probably 10 southern cars will go to thompson. Here is the bigger question say if this race was this past year if you are woody pitcat jamie tomato guys 15 in points on back would you not race the southern end at thompson so you have a better chance at making the 50 lap race. Love the idea just need southern guys to show. If the money is right I dont see a problem with 10 to 15 showing up, and about the promoter piggy backing off madhouse thats what a promoter is supposed to do.

[burtmyers1]

Projected Southern Cars: 02, 1, 4, 11, 25, 36, 40, 47, 79

Question Marks: 23, 28/46, 31, 44, 97

No Shows: 0, 8, 10, 12, 48, 77

This is based on this year so who knows about any new cars next season

[corey17]

02 posibly so, 1 for sure, 4 dont see j making it but it would be nice, 11 probably, 40 Frank going all the way to Thompson? 25 no way Grady is toting all the way up there, 36 for sure, 47 Suess might drive his own car i'd think if anything, 79 for sure. I don't even know who any of your no-shows are lol.

[worm]

will be a flop

[uticamike]

I say maybe 4 of them. This could be the worst idea I have seen in scheduling history.

How many show for the combo races at Martinsville? Will be half that at best.

I don't know otherwise but I'd wager some backdoor money got "SuperStar" Burt
Myers up here. Can't imagine what Hoenig will want for admission for the "new" 300.:disgusted

[Brian Hawks]

History shows only 9-12 cars compete FULL TIME on the Southern Tour.

02, 09, 1, 4,11, 23, 25, 36, 40 are the only cars I see going.

23 did full-time BGS this year. I'd look for him to compete there again. With a family and a family business.. it's easier.

31 - Says he retired. 81 - Depends on his college schedule.

44 - Can't see it. Strapped for cash as it is.

47 - Andy's PR says he's looking for a ride. Riggs Racing only did half the races this year from my understanding.

79 - Has to pick Northern or Southern here.

97, 0, 12, 48 - Doubtful.

34/2 - I can see Josh going.

I'd love to see a purse breakdown for this event. I'd hope and pray they are going all out to drive 13-14 hours to Thompson. Imagine. 1 set of practice tires. 1 set for race. (125 laps.. allowing pit stop?) and another set to run decent in the 50 lap shootout. And I'm sure since it's September 11th (A Sunday) that practice and qual will be Saturday. So.. Leave Friday early. Race Sunday.. Get home Monday.

Hotels, Gas, and time off work for crew members.

Besides being a "cool" idea.. how is this gonna help teams on a limited budget to compete at the local tracks that are supporting Mod racing down South. Hard enough to get 15 car fields at Caraway in September.

And sorry.. Nothing "Southern" about Thompson. I'd be like K&N West Racing at Caraway. Makes no sense.

[wmass01013]

I love going to and watching races at Thompson, Never have been a fan of Hoenig and his payouts or prices to get in, I do give him credit for trying with the Mod Mania idea, problem was the ROC guys just never showed up and the True Value/Mod racing series was still new and not used to running a 5/8 mile track so it was basically a WMT show spread out over 3 Divisons.
This idea while again kudos for trying and dont mean to BE NEGATIVE but as most have said the southern tour had trouble getting good size fields down souith. AND i am sure with the purse structure as it is the WMST race at thompson will not have more of a payout than a MRS race,
If you want a 300, then have some bollas and MAKE it an open comp race, get a pepsi or bud to sponsor put some big bucks in the purse minimum 200,000 and add lap money for all 300 laps with heats and non qualifiers race and you should get cars and fans to show.

I hope this works but doint see how

[MOD11RACER]

The WSMT will have to race for a purse equal to the WMT purse for this event to be successful. If this event is to be big news the purse has to be big news also. That's where the problem is. Hoenig does not like to pay anybody. Let's hope that NASCAR is helping out with some sort of sponsor for this race. It will take all involved to be successful. Please do not take this statement in the wrong way this event can be a huge success as long as the purse is huge. We all know that Don Hoenig can make it happen if he wants to. JMO

[Jaws]

How many show for the combo races at Martinsville? Will be half that at best.

I don't know otherwise but I'd wager some backdoor money got "SuperStar" Burt
Myers up here. Can't imagine what Hoenig will want for admission for the "new" 300.:disgusted

Admission $40.00- $50.00 nothing unusual.

[Jaws]

Its all based on the $$. If they are equal you probably get some MRS or manybe even ROC guys that race with the southern teams. Thats the only way this will probably fly. Or even a couple of North teams that don't run the tour anymore.

It could work but its going to need a lot of work promotion and $$ to make it work!

[corey17]

Admission $40.00- $50.00 nothing unusual.

That's pretty unusual to me, holy crap. I don't pay that much to attend anything, Cup, NFL, NBA, MLB or college.

[Jaws]

That's pretty unusual to me, holy crap. I don't pay that much to attend anything, Cup, NFL, NBA, MLB or college.

Not at Thompson, pit admision even higher.

[RacnJason00]

Admission $40.00- $50.00 nothing unusual.


What's sad about the above Quote is you can go to NHMS Cheaper and even 25% of the Cup Races than you can to pay that much to go to Thompson... Just Saying... $hit I d pay the 75 to be in the pits

[uticamike]

Its all based on the $$. If they are equal you probably get some MRS or manybe even ROC guys that race with the southern teams. Thats the only way this will probably fly. Or even a couple of North teams that don't run the tour anymore.

It could work but its going to need a lot of work promotion and $$ to make it work!

This is a Tour race ..right? How and why would ROC or MRS teams be entered?

[Jaws]

This is a Tour race ..right? How and why would ROC or MRS teams be entered?

If the $$ is good why not? Hell if I had an SK and I knew the Southern field was going to be small I would bolt on a 4 barrel borrow some rims and take my chances. Maybe I will enter a car if they are going to be short! (now I just need a car)

[Howie]

If the $$ is good why not? Hell if I had an SK and I knew the Southern field was going to be small I would bolt on a 4 barrel borrow some rims and take my chances. Maybe I will enter a car if they are going to be short! (now I just need a car)

and.....buy Tour licenses for you, the driver and crew and tires, inspection fee, etc. Can't forget all that too.

[Gil]

Sounds interesting but now the real question becomes how many of the southern mods are going to haul up to CT?

I hope that they figure out how to come North as the teams up here figured out how to go South many moons ago!

[mattphoto]

my question is how many northern teams will enter the southern race ??? I could see Burt Myers running both races also

[corey17]

I hope that they figure out how to come North as the teams up here figured out how to go South many moons ago!

If they could figure out how to get off work without getting fired and find a few $1000's to go I'm sure all of them would come.

[Jaws]

and.....buy Tour licenses for you, the driver and crew and tires, inspection fee, etc. Can't forget all that too.

Good point but it would probably still be cheaper than a team that has to travel north with a whole team and put them up at a hotel for a couple of days plus all the travel exspences.

[gomodsgo]

A couple of points.

A couple of points.

TSS is going to be Nascar again for 2011, and is switching to Saturday nights.

I know Thompson isn't "south" but how is BRISTOL "north"?

How about requesting to Nascar (because we know they read this) that for that Thompson race there are lap sponsors or something like the RoC does for a couple of their big events.

Just remember, ANY and ALL negative comments, no matter how small, removes someone someplace from attending a modified race. Let’s STOP focusing on the negative sides of the schedule and be thankful that it's out already, everyone has time to plan the races and we HAVE races to attend.

[burtmyers1]

If Nascar would schedule a South race up north, how about a north race down South? Say at a certain inner-city bullring?

[zombo]

the race at delaware makes no sense at all. a regional tour 150 miles past the canadian border? exactly how many cars do they expect to show up? pathetic. and typical.

[zombo]

A couple of points.

A couple of points.

TSS is going to be Nascar again for 2011, and is switching to Saturday nights.

I know Thompson isn't "south" but how is BRISTOL "north"?

How about requesting to Nascar (because we know they read this) that for that Thompson race there are lap sponsors or something like the RoC does for a couple of their big events.

Just remember, ANY and ALL negative comments, no matter how small, removes someone someplace from attending a modified race. Let’s STOP focusing on the negative sides of the schedule and be thankful that it's out already, everyone has time to plan the races and we HAVE races to attend.

i like the sentiment, but there is a point where things are just plain stupid. a race in canada? really? for a regional tour? instead of concentrating on building the modified base in the northeast, they're going to a track with a race doomed to fail. the costs for the race in canada will be astronomical. this is beyond insanity.

[BigMac]

I'm not sure going to Canada is stupid. The tour has driven out to Mansfield OH and IRP in the past and done well. Delaware is about the same distance. Looking at the map, I think some of the NY based teams can get there quicker than they can Thompson or Stafford. I think the bigger focus should be the fact that the track really wanted to host a tour race. There are a lot of nascar tracks north of the border. It could be a whole new market for the mods. I say why not. The other tracks in New England either don't want the tour or can't afford to host them.

[Teds Race Tours]

If Nascar would schedule a South race up north, how about a north race down South? Say at a certain inner-city bullring?

I'd be there in a heartbeat.

[limodmaniac]

But would Bowman Gray be willing to pay a real purse to have a race?

[RacnJason00]

But would Bowman Gray be willing to pay a real purse to have a race?



My money say's NO

[Racer1_NC]

My money say's NO

...and you would be correct. No way they'd pay a purse like that.

[burtmyers1]

The weekly 200 winner gets 3600. The Tour 199 gets 2000 so you do the math.

[Jaws]

The weekly 200 winner gets 3600. The Tour 199 gets 2000 so you do the math.

Don't the twin 25's pay $600.00 each? How do they get as many cars as they do with those kind of purses.

And they lower the purse for the tour? That is sad no wonder they only had about 20 cars!

They could run a race that paid $20,000 and thats only about a dollar a head!

[zombo]

I'm not sure going to Canada is stupid. The tour has driven out to Mansfield OH and IRP in the past and done well. Delaware is about the same distance. Looking at the map, I think some of the NY based teams can get there quicker than they can Thompson or Stafford. I think the bigger focus should be the fact that the track really wanted to host a tour race. There are a lot of nascar tracks north of the border. It could be a whole new market for the mods. I say why not. The other tracks in New England either don't want the tour or can't afford to host them.

and where is the local contingent of modified drivers up in canada? please refresh my memory. the tour was only drawing in the 30s locally and you think there's going to be a lot of teams towing up to canada? at best this will look like a flash race field.

[zombo]

Don't the twin 25's pay $600.00 each? How do they get as many cars as they do with those kind of purses.

And they lower the purse for the tour? That is sad no wonder they only had about 20 cars!

They could run a race that paid $20,000 and thats only about a dollar a head!

lower costs down south. that's 1200 for 50 laps and riverhead's weekly winner gets 1250 for only a few less laps. is it that big a difference? bowman gray could pay more, but they don't need to. they draw without paying a big purse.

[BigMac]

and where is the local contingent of modified drivers up in canada? please refresh my memory. the tour was only drawing in the 30s locally and you think there's going to be a lot of teams towing up to canada? at best this will look like a flash race field.

Then so be it. Everyone will race. Its a 150 miles west of Lancaster NY and only one of three times they race outside of New England. How many miles does a Hossfeld, a Hirshman, a Beers or a Rudolph drive to get to Thompson or Stafford?

[RacnJason00]

I'm 4 and 1/2 hours from Thompson and Stafford but I keep driving down to watch Tour Races and I'm 8 1/2 from Riverhead, but I still drive out there to see Tour Races... It's called Dedication... and I have alot of that

[Magicshoes12]

Like Field of Dreams ..... "if you build it, they will come"......

Also, I'm tired of hearing all the negatives about the schedule....lets be happy, we are back to 16 Races and the Tour is getting stronger...

Plus in my opinion
If you are complaining about the money, you are in the wrong sport, you'll never make money racing...

On that note....who is going to which race?? What race are you most excited about??? For me, I'm excited to go to Delaware Speedway....looks like a neat 1/2 mile and taking the wife and stopping in Niagara Falls the day after the race and spending a day there...Never been there before...going to be a nice vacation centered around the modifieds like we did in 09 with Bristol LOL

[RacnJason00]

Like Field of Dreams ..... "if you build it, they will come"......

Also, I'm tired of hearing all the negatives about the schedule....lets be happy, we are back to 16 Races and the Tour is getting stronger...

Plus in my opinion
If you are complaining about the money, you are in the wrong sport, you'll never make money racing...




Well said:D:D:D:D

[JWfor8x]

In the old days, when I actually made a little money, I went to NHIS, Thompson, Stafford, Riverhead, Martinsville, Jennerstown, Oswego, Flemington and even Clearfield once. Now that I don't make much money, I'm very excited to still be able to go to Long Island's last race track and see the mods at Riverhead. As far as the tour going to Canada, why not? Sure, it's expensive, but it's also a chance to expand the fan base and maybe even make the series stronger over time. More exposure is better, in my opinion.

[MJProcko]

It's too bad that the Big 75k to win PASS race at North Wilksboro is the same weekend as the ice breaker. No Northern teams will be heading down for the 5k to win 100 lap mod race there. I was planning on making the trip up, now I'll have to wait and see what the field looks like first. The SLM field should be something though.

[limodmaniac]

75,000 to win? And the mods get 5000 to win? I just don't get it.

[RacnJason00]

The mods would put a way better show... That's where my money is

[BigMac]

I think they're up to $198,000 in posted awards. $250 lap sponsors. I'd be willing to bet that general admission will be under $25.00 too.

[uticamike]

Like Field of Dreams ..... "if you build it, they will come"......

Also, I'm tired of hearing all the negatives about the schedule....lets be happy, we are back to 16 Races and the Tour is getting stronger...

Plus in my opinion
If you are complaining about the money, you are in the wrong sport, you'll never make money racing...

On that note....who is going to which race?? What race are you most excited about??? For me, I'm excited to go to Delaware Speedway....looks like a neat 1/2 mile and taking the wife and stopping in Niagara Falls the day after the race and spending a day there...Never been there before...going to be a nice vacation centered around the modifieds like we did in 09 with Bristol LOL

List of former Tour venues passed to get to Delaware
Waterford
Adirondack (closed in 10,maybe open in 11)
Spencer
Chemung
Holland
Lake Erie
The Glen

Maybe "build it, they will went" might be more appropriate.

Sorry Linda, I don't buy the "don't crit the Tour, it will hurt them" line. They do just fine by themselfs'. Don't forget the people on here mostly love Mods and that's why we crit them when we feel they have it coming. The same group that also talks up the best show in all of racing. WMT @Loudon.

[MJProcko]

75,000 to win? And the mods get 5000 to win? I just don't get it.

Because it is a PASS combined race and the SLM are going 300 laps and for the first time ever under the lights North Wilksboro. The mods were added as a 100 lapd filler. This race has been big news for over a year now.

Now that they have lights they have moved up to my second choice for my 100k to win open comp mod race (when I win the lotto ofcourse)

[Teds Race Tours]

List of former Tour venues passed to get to Delaware
Waterford
Adirondack (closed in 10,maybe open in 11)
Spencer
Chemung
Holland
Lake Erie
The Glen

Maybe "build it, they will went" might be more appropriate.

Sorry Linda, I don't buy the "don't crit the Tour, it will hurt them" line. They do just fine by themselfs'. Don't forget the people on here mostly love Mods and that's why we crit them when we feel they have it coming. The same group that also talks up the best show in all of racing. WMT @Loudon.

Add Seekonk, Star, Lee, Twin State, Wall, Beech Ridge, and Oxford Plains to your passed up on the tour list.

[MJProcko]

Add Seekonk, Star, Lee, Twin State, Wall, Beech Ridge, and Oxford Plains to your passed up on the tour list.

modified tracks not passed on the way to delaware speedway
Bristol
Indianoplis Raceway Park
Mansfield Oh

people complained about cars not going to the N/S yet it's farther from CT than this race....

[RacnJason00]

I think they're up to $198,000 in posted awards. $250 lap sponsors. I'd be willing to bet that general admission will be under $25.00 too.

all the info for the Pass race and purse is at http://www.proallstarsseries.com/

[burtmyers1]

List of former Tour venues passed to get to Delaware
Waterford
Adirondack (closed in 10,maybe open in 11)
Spencer
Chemung
Holland
Lake Erie
The Glen





Add Seekonk, Star, Lee, Twin State, Wall, Beech Ridge, and Oxford Plains to your passed up on the tour list.


I'm sure those tracks wouldn't mind a kind donation.........

[limodmaniac]

Where's Richmond on the schedule? Oh wait, K&N gets that date instead.

[BigMac]

I think the Richmond date was a late add on. The track doesn't even have it listed on its 2011 event schedule. RIR has shown no interest in bringing the mods back so I wouldn't get worked up about it. If they did want them in the spring, it would require Stafford to move the Sizzler date which I'm sure they wouldn't be crazy about.

Kevin Rice's article in AARN this week mentioned that there were tracks that had their applications for a tour race turned down. I'd love to know which tracks those were.

[JMB]

The Richmond race is a Thursday night. So there probably would no crossover with the Cup fans who would not be there yet.(they MIGHT have Nationwide Series practice on the same day, but that would be it.) I would also bet on zero promotion by the track.

[GM2]

The Richmond race is a Thursday night. So there probably would no crossover with the Cup fans who would not be there yet.(they MIGHT have Nationwide Series practice on the same day, but that would be it.) I would also bet on zero promotion by the track.

Yup and that thursday night race means travel tuesday, on track wed/thursday, and travel back home on Friday. That's 4 days for the crew members to take 4 days off from the day jobs.

[TourFan Ed]

Received a 2011 NHMS guide in the mail today. August mod race is one day event . All four divisions practice and qualify Saturday with ACT and mod races.