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Title: Transportation to Orange Show
Post by: sprintcar39 on April 06, 2010, 02:16:59 PM
It is now less than 4 weeks away until the truck leaves for the USAC .25 National races at Orange Show in San Bernardino, CA. If you wish to have your cars hauled out to these races NOW is the time to get on the list so that we can make sure we have a spot for your car or cars. We should be able to haul about 30 cars in addition to the 3 USAC Focus Midget cars. For a hundred dollars your car will be taken to CA and back. I have about 15 spots left as of April 6th.

You have never raced on anything like the Orange Show track. It is one awesome facility.

If you have already contacted me about taking your cars please verify with me that you are still interested so that we dont have any left behind.

We have found airline tickets for as low as $285.00 round trip into Ontario, CA



Title: Re: Transportation to Orange Show
Post by: jdracing on April 06, 2010, 09:33:49 PM
Is it 100 per car or per person?Where did you find the flight rate also


Title: Re: Transportation to Orange Show
Post by: JP3Racing on April 06, 2010, 11:32:43 PM
Where is the truck leaving from?  Are there other loading points along the way?


Title: Re: Transportation to Orange Show
Post by: sprintcar39 on April 07, 2010, 07:22:21 AM
We plan to load a bunch of them after the Toledo club race on May 2nd. Anyone can bring them to my race shop if they prefer.

We will be making one stop in the Indy area on the way out.

The truck is scheduled to leave sometime on Monday May 3rd.


Title: Re: Transportation to Orange Show
Post by: A and J Racing on April 07, 2010, 10:40:04 AM
You can click on the following link for hotel information closest to Orange Show Speedway. There is also restaurants listed on the same page. Scroll towards bottom.

http://osqmra.com/gpage16.html (http://osqmra.com/gpage16.html)


Hope to see everyone there.

Rodney


Title: Re: Transportation to Orange Show
Post by: ezoner on April 07, 2010, 03:21:50 PM
I do not want to sound negative, but this offers those in the locations mentioned an unfair advantage to compete in additional events based upon cost.  Those in states like FL and others must endure the full cost of driving the distance , pulling a trailer, etc.  While they may be able to pool, I do not approve of the sanctioning body showing this kind of preferential treatment to a segemnt of members based upon location.  I do not believe that offering to drop your car at an event is the same for those that must drive long distances to those events (pick-up/drop locations).  USAC should be offering everyone the same service for the same price from whatever location they may be or all should be subject to the same ability to transport on their own accord.


Title: Re: Transportation to Orange Show
Post by: d4hall on April 07, 2010, 03:28:10 PM
I don't think this is a USAC Truck. This is an individual offering to help fellow racers. Am I correct here?



Title: Re: Transportation to Orange Show
Post by: sprintcar39 on April 07, 2010, 03:34:46 PM
ezoner - The offer that was made is my personal offer and is not associated with USAC in any way. We had planned to go out to California and race the Quarter Midgets and our Focus cars at the same time. I have room in MY trailer to haul more cars so I put the offer out there to anyone that would like to tag along. Again...this is my personal truck and trailer...my driver and my nickel.....or two. I hope this clears that up and I do understand your concern.


Title: Re: Transportation to Orange Show
Post by: clouse55 on April 07, 2010, 03:42:48 PM
 Also if you remember a while back USAC struck a deal with a freight company (James help here). Very easy to crate up a car and send it to California. I believe quite a few did this years previous for the Ernie Bose.


Title: Re: Transportation to Orange Show
Post by: sfreitas20 on April 07, 2010, 04:14:45 PM
Eric...you deserve a pat on the back for making this offer to anyone that wants to run Orange Show.  Ignore the negative comments and keep doing what you do for our sport.


Title: Re: Transportation to Orange Show
Post by: ezoner on April 08, 2010, 09:21:57 AM
Sprintcar -- if this is you perosnally -- I agree with others...... It came across as though this was a USAC rig.....  Sorry for the confusion.  If this you personally  -- I agree, its great to see groups working together.


Title: Re: Transportation to Orange Show
Post by: USAC Developmental on April 08, 2010, 10:39:05 AM
This is in no way a part of USAC.

Mr. Rankine is offering this out of his generosity.  For those who have never been to Orange Show its a ultra fast unique facility and well worth the trip!

For those not in the Midwest looking to go to the race, below is the contact information for one of our shipping partners.  You will find Gordon has the best prices in the business, feel free to give him a call.

Gordon W. Steffens, Jr.
Performance Plus, Inc.
942 Hemsath Road
St. Charles, M0 63303
(314) 368-4251 Direct
(866) 966-PLUS
gordon@myperformanceplus.com
 
www.myperformanceplus.com



Title: Re: Transportation to Orange Show
Post by: Phil on April 08, 2010, 11:26:27 AM
 I really dont understand why it would make a difference.  

 Thanks to Eric and others across the country that work together and donate tons of time and money to this sport.    


Title: Re: Transportation to Orange Show
Post by: racemom2000 on April 12, 2010, 05:52:40 PM
Anybody from Florida planning/interested in the CA race? I know we most likely wouldn't be able to make any of Eric's pickup points (too far for us), but I'm wondering if a shipping company such as Gordon's offers discounts if multiple cars are picked up at the same location? Anyone know how this would work?


Title: Re: Transportation to Orange Show
Post by: sfreitas20 on April 12, 2010, 09:09:40 PM
If anyone in Florida is looking for a hauler driver for the trip to CA, I would be willing to do the driving out there for just the small fee of including one of AJ's cars in the trailer...oh yeah a 45lb driver also has to have a spot in the rig too. :)


Title: Re: Transportation to Orange Show
Post by: GAQMRacers on April 12, 2010, 09:39:42 PM
can you make a quick stop in North GA and pick up a couple of our cars? :-)


Title: Re: Transportation to Orange Show
Post by: Momma Geary on April 17, 2010, 08:12:44 PM
Scott let us know what the cost would be? We are batting the idea around to go to Cali. Not a 100% yet.


Title: Re: Transportation to Orange Show
Post by: A and J Racing on April 28, 2010, 02:27:05 AM
Eric,

With the focus and midget race being postponed are you still planning on coming out for the .25 race and bringing some people with you? We were sure looking forward to it.

Rodney


Title: Re: Transportation to Orange Show
Post by: sprintcar39 on April 28, 2010, 08:52:46 AM
Yes...we are still coming to race at the Orange Show QM track. I have at least 24 cars committed to be loaded on Monday for the journey. I have room for more too.

Can you share any gear information for us? anything would be a help.

Eric


Title: Re: Transportation to Orange Show
Post by: A and J Racing on April 29, 2010, 07:58:34 PM
Eric,

I have some gear information for you for classes that we have run, and are running.

Jr Rookie  5.03  4700 rpm's
Sr Rookie 4.88  5100 rpm's
Sr Honda 4.84  5300 rpm's
LT A       8.60  11,300 rpm's  not a big valve engine

Ill try to collect some more for you.

Also can you give me the size of the rig you are bringing, or call me with the information. We are trying to find a good place to park you guys so you are not too far from the stagging area and so there is enough room to work.

Thanks
Rodney Rayborne
A&J Racing