PRO STICK Racing â

 

 

WELCOME!

 

Real Race Cars Have A Clutch!  By popular demand, in 1996 a few long time stick shift bracket racers got together and held a race at the famed 75-80 dragway in Maryland.  The class became known as Pro Stick.  Over the years since, this Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia based group continues to attract new cars and grow in spectator popularity.  This site is intended to provide some general information to our racers and fans.  You will find current news, a list of our supporters, our rules, the schedule, race results, and series points.  For additional information other than what is provided below, or to purchase our Real Race Cars logo T-Shirts etc., please phone 301-416-2319. 

 

PRO STICK CURRENT NEWS

The site was last updated on May 12, 2013

 

**  The race for Saturday May 11 at Mason-Dixon was cancelled.  There is no rain date.  The next race is at Beaver Springs.  For those traveling to Beaver Springs, remember the road closure in Harrisburg at I-81 and route 322.  Plan to take an alternate route.

 

**  East Coast Stick Nationals (updated 2/9/13, all in blue type):

 

We were unable to finalize arrangements to have our event at Bristol as previously announced.  Instead, we will be having the event at Maryland International Raceway (MIR) on September 14 and 15, 2013.  MIR is a very nice national event facility.  Our events will be run in conjunction with their Legends/Nostalgia/ Swap Meet show.  MIR is an IHRA sanctioned track. 

 

Eliminators:

We will have two separate eliminators, one each on Saturday and Sunday.  These races will be 1,000 foot, and use a regular full tree.  There will be no buy-backs, and there are no double-entries.  Entry fee each day will be $60, and paid at the gate.

 

Purse:

We expect over 64 cars each day, so the race will go seven rounds.  (Seven rounds is typical at some races with fewer cars, but where there are one or two rounds of buy-backs.  Remember we are not having buy-backs due to anticipated large car counts.)  At this time we will post a proposed purse each day of a total of 8K for an eighty car field, or a total of 10K for a one-hundred car field.  At eighty or one-hundred car fields the expected purse structure is:

 

Round 2 loser - $30

Round 3 loser - $75

Round 4 loser - $150

Round 5 loser - $300

Semi-final loser - $750

Runner-up - $1,500

Winner - $3,000

 

Our model is to spread the purse down to make the event more attractive to everyone.  The purse is paid on the day of the race.  It is paid in the MIR tower, and by MIR staff. 

 

Second Chance Race:

Also on Saturday, we will have a second chance 1,000 foot race.  This will be a 500 Pro Tree handicap dial race.  For those who wish to participate, we will collect $20 in the staging lanes when we are called for this race.  The Pro Tree first round will be run approximately after third round of the regular race, and we will run in a rotation so that any car still in the regular race, may also run the Pro Tree race.  We will not get a Pro Tree time run.  We already have some sponsor money for the Pro Tree race, and we will add 100% of the money collected in the lanes to the purse.

 

Rules:

For these 1,000 foot races, the ET cutoffs are cars running 6.20 to 10.49.  (6.20 equates to cars running 7.50 in the quarter and 4.70 in the eighth.  10.49 equates to cars running 12.49 in the quarter and 7.99 in the eighth.)  These ET cutoffs accommodate all stick group rules.   

 

The MIR race is not a Pro Stick event.  In other words, if your car can meet the ET cutoff above, and you can meet the rules of any of the stick clubs, you may run this event.  For example, the Pro Stick maximum car count of 64 entries will NOT be in effect at MIR.  NHRA, IHRA, and other class cars meeting the rules are most welcome!  If you have any questions or comments, you or your club lead may feel free to call Eric at 301-416-2319.

 

The Basics:

 

1.  The vehicle must use a transmission that is clutch operated off of the starting line.  A clutchless type transmission is also permitted (lenco type or similar).

 

2.  The class ET cut-off for this 1,000 foot race is 6.20 through 10.49.     

 

3.  The class will run on a five tenths bracket style full tree with handicap dial in.

 

4.  Absolutely no type of delay devices are permitted, electronic or otherwise.

 

5.  MSD type ignition and/or 2 step / 3 step is permitted.

 

6.  No street legal tires are permitted on the rear axle.

 

7.  No dragsters allowed.

 

8.  No front wheel drive vehicles allowed.

 

9.  No hydraulic throw-out bearings with release buttons allowed.

 

10.  Once in eliminations, you must drive the same car in all rounds.    

 

11.  Courtesy staging is recommended.  Wait until both cars are pre-staged before either car stages.

 

12.  IHRA and other host track sanctioning body, and local rules apply.

 

13.  Absolutely no use of drugs or alcohol will be tolerated. 

 

 

Current happenings:

 

**  Cale Aronson, ADRL Extreme Pro Stock driver, is bringing his clutch tuning seminar to Warren Frank’s shop in New Oxford, PA.  The date is June 1 and 2.  You may sign up for the one day class at a cost of $500, or the full two day class is $800.  Check out gofastquick.com under “clutch services” for more information and to register, or call Warren at 717-624-8181.   

 

**  Todd Dziadosz attends many events and our banquet.  He continues to send in either updated car pictures, or ones that had not been on the site before.  If you would like the photo of your car updated, please contact Todd through www.tdspeedshotz.com and he will take care of you, and check out his site for pictures! 

 

**  Al Matteucci has dropped the price on his motor home.  It is a 1983 Coachmen / Ford chassis, 460 engine, 63K miles, 23 foot.  The Coachmen is in nice shape and has no rust.  Al is asking $1,000 or best offer!  Call Al at 703-965-1749.

 

**  The current information about the diaper rule is that NHRA will NOT enforce the rule for 2012 except for at the bracket finals.  As for our group, the tracks highly suggest the use of a diaper or catch pan.  If you do not have one and you oil the track, they may charge for an oil down.  As for helmets, please note that Snell 2000 models are no longer acceptable.           

 

**  We are sorry to report that Ron Settles had a mild stroke in 2011.  He is now making a great recovery!  Feel free to send cards to his house at 9106 Lela Court, Fort Washington MD, 20744.

 

**  Some sponsors updates:

 

The bounty program:  Phil Marshall is one of our original sponsors.  In recognition of that, and to promote his new division to Marshall Automotive, Gravely Lawn Tractor Sales and Service, the bounty program will undergo a name change.  The program will be called the Marshall Gravely ‘we keep you cutting’ Bonus.  New decals will be available at the track.  You are required to display them on both sides of the car to be eligible for the bonus.  Remember our long time sponsor for your automotive and now, mowing needs!  You may visit www.gravely.com to view company products, or www.philmarshallgravely.com to visit our sponsors site.  Check out the Custom Z section!

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**  Al Matteucci:

 

 

Fellow racer Al Matteucci was seriously injured in a racing accident on November 2, 2008.  Al is in great spirits and wants to get back in the car.  However, he will have an extensive recovery period.  Al will need a very expensive wheelchair during his rehabilitation.  Our group is selling decals in an effort to offset the cost of the wheelchair.  The decal as pictured above is 4 ˝ inches in diameter.  They are being sold for a suggested donation of $20 each, but any smaller or larger donation will be accepted in return for a decal.  All of this money goes directly to Al.  The decals will be available at the track through Paul Hillier or Eric Kitchen.  You may also send a check made payable to Al to Pro Stick Racing, 115 Orchard Drive, Boonsboro MD 21713.  Please state the number of decals wanted.

 

Al has moved in to his new home in Virginia.  The address is below, he is about twenty minutes away from the dragstrip in Manassas.  Al continues to make progress slowly.    

 

Al Matteucci

3846 Mulberry Point Court

Dumfries, VA  22025

 

Please continue to remember Al in your thoughts and prayers, send him a card, or give him a call at 703-965-1749. 

PICTURES!

 

 

 

 

Various photos below are courtesy of either Todd Dziadosz or Gordon Gipe.

 

The Top 10 for 2012 at the banquet on 2/16/13

 

 

‘The Twins’

 

Beaver Bob and Eric Kitchen during the roast of Bob at the banquet

 

 

 

 

 

2012 Pro Stick Series Champ – Mark Charcalla

 

 

 

 

Number 2 man in 2012 – Matt Bergenstock

 

 

Number 3 in 2012, and consistent top 10 finisher – Chris Shaffer

 

 

 

 

Number 4 in 2012 is Robert Cook

 

 

 

 

Number 5 in 2012 is John Soltes

 

 

 

Number 6 in 2012 is Austin Lilley

 

 

 

 

Number 7 in 2012 is the 2010 series champion Ed Brady

 

 

 

Number 8 man in 2012 is Terry Brandt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number 9 in 2012 is ‘the honorable’ Larry Carasea

 

 

 

 

 

Finishing out the top 10 for 2012 is James Smith

 

 

 

 

2011 Pro Stick Series Champ – George Kull

 

 

 

 

Number 2 in 2011, and two time series champion – Dan Hoyler

 

 

 

 

Number 4 in 2011, and consistent top ten finisher – Gordon Foose

 

 

Number 5 in 2011, and consistent top ten finisher, Ronnie Ward

 

 

Number 6 in 2011, and consistent top ten finisher – Dean Leyh

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number 7 in 2011 is Freddie Leyland

 

 

 

 

 

Russ White – number 2 for 2010 and 2002 Series Points Champ

 

 

 

 

Leonard Long

 

 

Merv Moyer – number 5 in 2010

 

 

 

 

 

Barry Parson – number 7 in 2010

 

 

 

 

Lynn Umberger – number 10 in points for 2010

 

 

 

Luke Hill

 

 

 

Mike Rowe – number 3 in points for 2009

 

 

 

 

Ted McGann, 2003 and 2004 series points champ, number 4 in 2009

 

 

 

Kevin Wines  – number 7 in points for 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paul Hillier – Number 9 in points for 2009, 2005 points series runner-up

 

 

 

 

 

Number 2 man for 2008, and 2000 series points champ – Ron Settles

 

 

 

 

 

Wayne Whittington – number 4 in points for 2008

 

 

 

 

 

Eric Kitchen – five time series points champion

 

 

 

 

 

Michael (Desert) Ford – two way tie for number 9/10 in points in 2008

 

Andy Stone – Number 2 in points in 2007

 

 

 

 

 

Tom Evans – Always a crowd favorite!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006 points series runner-up Marvin Blume

 

 

 

 

 

‘Big A’ Aaron Smith

 

 

 

Mark A. Charcalla

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Josh Crue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warren Frank in his beautiful 8-second Corvette

 

 

 

 

 

Jim Martz in his 8-second Malibu

 

 

 

 

Rich Horton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Theodore Taylor Sr.

 

 

 

Frank Jenkins in ‘Snoopy’

 

 

 

 

 

“The Gentleman” Craig Goods

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ted ‘Smokey’ Taylor

 

 

 

Fred House

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006 points champion Fred Leyland Sr. – car owner John Rayford

 

 

 

Lonnie Ewing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ron Miller

 

 

 

 

Larry Judd

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glenn Russell

 

 

 

Al Matteucci

 

 

 

 

Chuck Gassmann driving Eric Massey’s beautiful Camaro

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Danny Dove’s very nice Hemi Cuda

 

 

 

Jeremy Wible’s Camaro

 

 

 

 

Harold Duffin’s Chevy II

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ernest Oehm’s clean Camaro

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rick Holladay

 

 

 

 

 

Charlie Baesch – 64 GTO

 

Wayne Pope

 

 

Sam Freels

 

 

Shane Kline

 

 

Dave Shives

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joe White

 

 

 

 

Schnoke Brothers

 

 

 

 

Craig Jernigan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bill Belden

 

 

 

 

Kevin Baker

 

 

 

 

Clark Knudsen

 

 

 

 

Dennis Henry

 

 

 

Eric Strohm

 

 

 

 

 

Matt DeShong

 

 

 

Matt Kuhlman

 

 

 

 

Terry Wetzel

 

 

 

Jim Bowman

 

 

 

Mark Frank

 

 

 

Jamie Moyer

 

 

 

Randy Tibbins

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scott Parson

 

 

 

Brian Wetzel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rich Nye

 

 

 

John Whorton

 

 

 

 

Bill Marks low 8 second ride!

 

 

Mark Petit Demange

 

 

Mark Stafford

 

 

 

Mark Fraley

 

 

Billy Gimbel

 

 

 

 

 

Gary Conte

 

 

 

Jim Sodesi

 

 

 

 

Jeff Twigg

 

 

 

Bruce Meacham

 

 

 

SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS

 

Without the support of the people below our program would not be possible.  Please support those who support us, it is that simple.

 

Sponsors in alphabetical order within group:

 

Local Area Sponsors:

Alternator, Starter Rebuilders, Inc. of Hagerstown, MD  301-797-9359

ARC Race Cars (Warren Frank) of Hanover, PA  717-624-8181

Eastside Auto & Machine Shop of Waynesboro, VA  540-943-2583 

Joe Bowman Auto Plaza – contact Ted McGann 540-867-5854 www.joebowmanautoplaza.com

Marshall Automotive of Hagerstown, MD  301-733-9162   www.philmarshallgravely.com

Marshall Gravely Lawn Tractor Sales and Service of Hagerstown, MD  301-733-9162

Stanley Dye – Doug Nash Transmission Parts and Service  717-249-1082

 

Performance Industry Company Sponsors:

G-Force Transmissions – Cleona, PA www.gforcetransmissions.com

Lenco Equipment Company – Lemon Grove, CA www.lencoracing.com

Liberty Transmissions – Taylor, MI www.libertysgears.com

Long Shifters – Cleona, PA www.gforcetransmissions.com

Mickey Thompson Tires – Stow, OH www.mickeythompsontires.com

RAM Clutches – Columbia, SC www.ramclutches.com

Strange Engineering – Morton Grove, IL www.strangeengineering.net

 

Joe Bowman Auto Plaza continues to support us.  When it’s time to buy a vehicle, keep our sponsor in mind.  They have a new, state of the art facility in Harrisonburg, VA with a huge inventory of cars and trucks.  They carry the Chevrolet and Cadillac product lines as well as fine used vehicles.  Contact Ted McGann at 540-867-5854 for further information about your Pro Stick discount, it is worth your time.     

 

Bill Mathias at Eastside Machine in Waynesboro, VA. Is offering Mickey Thompson Tires to our group at a reduced price.  They also offer complete machine shop services and they are a Ford Motorsports Dealer.  Contact Bill at 540-943-2583 (eligibility for the Pro Stick discount will be verified.)

 

Mickey Thompson Tires will provide gift certificates for our points program.  Please refer to the above mentioned discount offered to our group through Eastside Machine.

 

Strange Engineering offers discounts to our group.  Eligibility for the Pro Stick discount will be verified.  Please contact Eric for more information about this offer.

 

The following applies at each race:  The winner will receive a $50 RAM gift certificate. 

 

Phil Marshall of Marshall Automotive, Marshall Gravely Lawn Tractor Sales/Service, and driver of the Marshall Law Super ET dragster is one of our original sponsors.  He continues to sponsor the Marshall Gravely ‘we keep you cutting’ Bonus.  At each event, the winner of the previous event will have a $25 bounty on their head.  The person in eliminations who beats the driver with the bounty on them, wins the $25.  In order to receive the $25 bonus, you must display the Marshall Gravely decals on both sides of the race car.  If the winner of the last event is not in attendance OR the driver who beats the winner of the last event does not display the decals, the bonus can not be claimed and will accumulate for the next event.  Remember our long time sponsor for your automotive and mowing needs.  Please visit www.gravely.com to view company products, or www.philmarshallgravely.com is our sponsors site.  Don’t miss the Custom Z section!

 

ARC Race Cars sponsors the reaction time award.  Of those drivers appearing for first round, the person with the best reaction time during all time run sessions will receive $25. The driver will also receive the bye run for first round if there is an odd number of cars.  The winner is posted on the board in Eric’s trailer, check after the second time run session.  Bring your time slip to the trailer if you think you qualify for the best reaction time.  The reaction time award applies only to runs made during the Pro Stick time run sessions that we make as a group.  Note: All time run sessions count toward the reaction award.

 

BSD track photographer Todd Dziadosz always has pictures of our cars on his site.  Please visit www.tdspeedshotz.com to view and purchase pictures of our cars.  There are pictures available from various events and the banquet. 

 

Custom Concepts offers static cling number kits.  The kit comes in a reusable tube and you can use the numbers over many times.  Custom sizes and colors are available.  Call 301-689-6141. 

 

PRO STICK CLASS RULES AND SAFETY INFORMATION

 

WARNING

 

Drag racing is hazardous.  Injury to participants or spectators is possible in all areas of the racetrack.  Promoters, organizers, etc. assume no liability for injuries.  You are attending the event at your own risk.  Your attendance acknowledges your acceptance of all risks associated with racing, and releases all other parties from any liability.

 

Always keep your speeds down in the pit area to 5 MPH or less.  There are spectators, small children, golf carts, etc. moving around all the time, and they are not always paying attention.

 

1.  The vehicle must use a transmission that is clutch operated off of the starting line.  A clutchless type transmission is also permitted (lenco type or similar).

 

2.  The class ET cut-off is 7.50 through 11.49 in the quarter mile.  (4.75 through 7.39 eighth mile)

 

RULE EXCEPTION for cars running 11.50 through 11.99 (7.40 through 7.65 1/8 mile).  These cars may run if you meet any one of the following criteria stated in 2a, 2b, or 2c.

 

2a)  If you traveled with the group from track to track running at least five events in 2007, and at least five events in 2008, you are grandfathered in and you may run.

 

2b)  If your car is a legal, currently registered NHRA or IHRA stock class car, you may run.

 

2c)  If your vehicle is a 1979 model year or older, you may run.

 

3.  The class will run on a five tenths bracket style full tree with handicap dial in.

 

4.  Absolutely no type of delay devices are permitted, electronic or otherwise.

 

5.  MSD type ignition and/or 2 step / 3 step is permitted.

 

6.  No street legal tires are permitted on the rear axle.

 

7.  No dragsters allowed.

 

8.  No front wheel drive vehicles allowed.

 

9.  No hydraulic throw-out bearings with release buttons allowed.

 

10.  Once in eliminations, you must drive the same car in all rounds.  This rule does not apply to a run-off of a rain-out of a previous event.  

 

11.  Courtesy staging is recommended.  Wait until both cars are pre-staged before either car stages.

 

12.  NHRA, IHRA, or other host track sanctioning body, and local rules apply.

 

13.  Absolutely no use of drugs or alcohol will be tolerated. 

 

14.  The use of nitrous oxide is NOT permitted by anyone.

 

15.  In appreciation of our sponsors, it is suggested that their decals be displayed on both sides of the car.

 

16.  During random elimination rounds, once you pull in to the staging lanes and have secured your spot, do not move your car in an effort to avoid running any particular opponent, or in an effort to run a particular opponent.

 

 

ADDITIONAL GENERAL INFORMATION

 

It is the responsibility of the driver to take their car to the pre-race tech. Inspection.  The host track officials will check driver credentials/safety equipment, and vehicle safety equipment as described in the NHRA/IHRA rulebook.  The track may disqualify any driver or vehicle for failure to meet these requirements.  All drivers must be a dues paying member of the sanctioning bodies of NHRA and IHRA.  The decision of host track officials regarding win/loss disputes, crossing of boundaries, or infractions of any rules (sanctioning body or local) is final.

 

Safety Suggestions For Your Own Good:

1.  If you are unfamiliar with a track, always look around before making any runs to get yourself familiar with the surroundings and operation of the track.  Pay special attention to the shut down area of the drag strip should any emergency type situation occur.

2.  Consider wearing a SFI neck collar no matter how fast your car is.

3.  Tighten down your seat AND shoulder belts before every run.  Loose belts will do you no good.  

 

Warren Frank is working a deal to get a group discount for anyone who is interested in purchasing a Hans device.  A sportsman model is available that you can easily put on yourself after you are in the car.  Call Warren at 717-624-8181 for more information.   

 

Event Registration and Drivers Meeting:

The racer entry fee for all races will be $45 unless otherwise posted on this web site per event.  The entry fee is paid at the gate.  Anyone can run with the group as long as they meet the specific track rules, and our group rules.  Check the white board in Eric’s trailer for pertinent information pertaining to each event.  You can locate the trailer by looking for the Pro / Stick Racing flag at the yellow Chevelle H118.  Make sure Eric knows you are at the track for tracking of your points.  Let Eric know of breakage if you can not run.  There are no refunds for breakage if you pulled in to the lanes for at least one time run.  

 

The drivers meeting is usually 15 minutes after first round of eliminations at Eric’s trailer, please plan accordingly.  First round of eliminations is always random pairings.  At the meeting, we will establish our race ladder sheet by drawing cards.  We use a bracket type ladder sheet as is used at local tracks. Lane choice may be discussed and determined by a coin flip.     

Bye Runs:  Of all the drivers appearing for first round of eliminations, the driver with the best reaction time during all time run sessions will receive the bye run if there is an odd number of cars.  Bye runs needed for all other rounds go to the winning driver having the best reaction time in the previous round.  Depending on specific track rules, bye run cars may or may not have to go down the track, but under full power is at the drivers option.  Bye run cars always go to the top of the ladder for the next round.  One bye run per car per event maximum.

 

Break Runs:  After the ladder has been established at the meeting, if a car cannot make a run, the competitor gets a single run and this does not count as a bye run. Single runs are conducted as stated in the sanctioning rulebook.

 

Win/Loss:  If you lose, you are out even if your competition breaks after you lost.  An example of an exception to this would be as stated in the sanctioning rulebook under disqualifications regarding crossing of boundaries.  Also, you or your crew must check your dial on the scoreboards before pre-staging.  Be proactive and be responsible, there have been cases where the track makes mistakes.  No reruns due to incorrect dial-ins. 

 

Rain:  Many races have a posted rain date on the schedule.  If no elimination rounds start, it can be expected that we will run the event on the posted rain date.  In the event of rain after eliminations start, a decision will be made depending on the particular situation.  Some example situations would include:

1.  If a few rounds have been completed, we will usually split the purse among the remaining drivers.

2.  If we are down to the last round or two, the purse may be split, or we may run the cars off at another date as decided on by the remaining drivers vote.  If we have a tied vote, the cars are to be run off at a later date. 

3.  If an early round starts and it rains before the round is complete, a decision will be made depending on the exact situation.  Winners so far during the round will receive their points. 

4.  If a late round starts and it rains before the round is complete, a decision will be made depending on the exact situation.  Winners so far during the round will receive their points.  Drivers still in will vote to make a decision.  If we have a tied vote, the cars are to be run off at a later date. 

 

Other:

Make sure Eric has your current address and car number.  Don’t use your engine size or the year of your car for your number.  That is not a unique idea and duplicate numbers show up in the computer.  Keep in mind that the track employees change.  They may not know how our program works.  Staging officials may need reminded that we are on a ladder, etc.  From time to time, tracks at the start of our first time trial will by mistake give us a Pro tree.  If that happens, do not go down the track.  Instead just back out, cut the engine off, inform the starter accordingly that we run on a full five tenths tree.  

 

Clarifications on elapsed times and car counts:

Due to ever increasing car counts, and to avoid more rounds, we will put a cap on the field.  64 cars will be the maximum number of cars that will be allowed to run eliminations.  If there are over 64 cars at the track, we will simply qualify the fastest 64, and then run two rounds of random before going on a ladder.  If there are over 64 cars and a driver does not qualify, there will be no refunds. 

 

Points:

There is no charge to join the points tracking program.  The points program is just for fun and bragging rights.  It is a good idea to track your own points as a double check and let Eric know if issues.  Each driver receives 10 show-up points per event.  You will get the points for showing up with the intent of running with the group even if you broke before eliminations, or you do not qualify as described above.  Each driver also receives 10 points for each round won including bye runs or singles if your competition broke.  The reaction winner of each event will receive 5 points.  Additional points are awarded at each event as follows:

Ř     an extra 11 points to the winner

Ř     an extra 7 points to the runner-up

Ř     an extra 3 points for a semi-final loss

 

Tie breaker rule to determine the series champion (if necessary):

If at the end of the season there are multiple drivers tied in points for the championship, we will determine the champion from those tied drivers by naming the driver with the most event wins throughout the season.  

 

 

ITEMS FOR SALE

 

Posted on 4-12-13:  2 Honda EU1000i generators with parallel cables.  Call Don at 240-818-6128.

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New sets of Mickey Thompson 14 X 32 drag slicks, code number 3074ST specifically designed for stick shift cars, call Eric at 301-416-2319.

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Posted on April 4, 2012 – Monocoque Wheels – 15 X 14,  5 ˝ back spacing, 4 ľ bolt pattern, asking $400, call Ray 301-717-8841

 

Posted on April 4, 2012 – New GF-5R 5 speed transmission with shifter.  Never raced, asking $4,500.  Call Ray at 301-717-8841 for more information. 

 

65 Chevelle SS, with 454 engine, $10,000.  Call Jim at 301-491-2550 for more information

 

 

GForce clutchless 5-speed GF-5R with magnesium case for sale.  $4,500 – call 902-661-2663 for information.

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Al Matteucci’s motor home is for sale.  1983 Coachmen / Ford chassis, 460 engine, 63K miles, 23 foot.  The Coachmen is in nice shape and has no rust.  Al is asking $1,000.  Call Al at 703-965-1749.

 

Joie McCumbee’s Chevelle is for sale, making room for a new car.  The Chevelle is being sold less engine.  Call Joie at 304-258-5894 for more information.

 

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2013 PRO STICK SCHEDULE

(See www.weather.com to check the forecast)

All races are quarter mile unless noted otherwise

 

 

Saturday, February 16 is the awards banquet at the American Legion in Boonsboro, MD. 

 

Saturday, May 11 at Mason-Dixon, Hagerstown, Maryland (RAINED OUT)

See www.masondixondragway.com

 

Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and 26 at Beaver Springs, Pennsylvania (YES POINTS)

See www.beaversprings.com

 

Saturday, June 15 at Skyview, Tioga Center, New York (1 / 8 mile)

(YES POINTS)-(rain date June 16)-(optional Test/Tune on Friday June 14)

(Pro Tree / handicap dial second chance race also, 100% payback plus $500 to purse)

See www.skyviewdrags.com

 

Saturday, June 29 at Sumerduck, Virginia (YES POINTS) (1 / 8 mile)

See www.sumerduckdragway.com

 

Saturday, July 20 at Capitol Raceway, Crofton, Maryland (YES POINTS)

See www.capitolraceway.net

 

Sunday, August 4 at Colonial Beach, Virginia (YES POINTS) (1 / 8 mile)

See www.colonialbeachdragstrip.com

 

Saturday, August 24 at Sumerduck, Virginia (YES POINTS) (1 / 8 mile)

See www.sumerduckdragway.com

 

Saturday and Sunday, August 31 and Sept. 1 at Beaver Springs, PA. (YES POINTS)

See www.beaversprings.com

 

Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14 and 15, East Coast Stick Natls at MIR, Budds Creek, Maryland (YES POINTS) (1,000 foot)

(Pro Tree / handicap dial second chance race also on Saturday)

See www.mirdrag.com

 

Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28 and 29, UMTR Joint Event in Pittsburgh (YES POINTS)

See www.pittsburghracewaypark.com

 

Sunday, October 20 at Mason-Dixon, Hagerstown, Maryland (YES POINTS)

See www.masondixondragway.com

 

Saturday, October 26 at Virginia Motorsports Park (YES POINTS)

See www.vmpdrag.com

 

 

Other Scheduling news:

The facility in Manassas is now closed, but their former track management contacted us and they’re hosting our race at Colonial Beach in 2013.  We will have an event at Skyview, which is Larry Carasea’s home track, and have a second chance Pro Tree race while there.  Virginia Motorsports Park contacted us and expressed interest in the group, and we were able to arrange one race there as noted on the schedule.  Note that any cars meeting our rules may participate in all races.  There is no membership fee, simply pay your entry at the gate.     

 

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2012 Pro Stick Series Race Results

 

 

Beaver Springs on 5/26/12 – 46 cars in attendance

Winner:  Race cancelled during round one due to weather                    

Runner-up: 

Semi-finalist:    

Reaction Winner:  Wayne Whittington with a .003 light

Marshall Gravely Bounty ‘we keep you cutting bonus’:  No contest today

 

Beaver Springs on 5/27/12 – 43 cars in attendance

(Rained out and run off over Labor Day weekend)

Winner:  Matt Bergenstock (pickup)             

Runner-up:  Terry Brandt (Mustang) 

Semi-finalist:  The Rain Man Chris Shaffer (Fury)    

Reaction Winner:  James Smith with a .003 light

Marshall Gravely Bounty ‘we keep you cutting bonus’:  Terry Brandt (Mustang)

 

Mason-Dixon on 6/17/12 – 55 cars in attendance

Winner:  Mark Charcalla (Mustang) with a .067 light                  

Runner-up:  Eric Kitchen (69 Chevelle) fouled with a -.005 light 

Semi-finalists:  Craig Jernigan (Galaxie) and Chris Shaffer (Fury)    

Reaction Winner:  Mark Petit DeMange (Camaro) with a .007 light

Marshall Gravely Bounty ‘we keep you cutting bonus’:  None in effect, bounty will be on Mark Charcalla (Mustang) at the next event.

 

MIR on 6/30/12 – Race cancelled due to power outages at track and surrounding area

 

Sumerduck on 7/7/12 - Race cancelled due to heat

 

Old Dominion on 8/19/12 – rained out

 

Sumerduck on 8/25/12 – rained out

 

Beaver Springs on 9/1/12 – 54 cars in attendance

Winner:  Mark Charcalla (Mustang)              

Runner-up:  The Rain Man Chris Shaffer (Fury) 

Semi-finalist:  George Kull (Tasca Capri)    

Reaction Winner:  Paul Hillier and Mark Frank each with a .000 light

Marshall Gravely Bounty ‘we keep you cutting bonus’:  Mark Charcalla won two events in a row, bounty rolls to next event.

 

Beaver Springs on 9/2/12 – 44 cars in attendance

Winner:  Matt Bergenstock (pickup)             

Runner-up:  Captain Ed Brady (GForce Mustang) 

Semi-finalist:  Robert Cook (Firebird)    

Reaction Winner:  Jim Bowman with a .004 light

Marshall Gravely Bounty ‘we keep you cutting bonus’:  James Smith

 

Pittsburgh on 9/15/12 – 39 Pro Stick Cars plus 16 from UMTR

Winner:  Tim Chillik (UMTR Mustang)                  

Runner-up:  Kevin Baker (Pro Stick Chevy II) 

Semi-finalists:  Mike Loboda (Duster) and John Bowman (Camaro)    

Reaction Winner:  James Smith with a .003

Marshall Gravely Bounty ‘we keep you cutting bonus’:  Not Claimed and not reposted

 

Quarter Aces on 9/30/12 – 33 cars in attendance

Rained out after one round of eliminations, purse split               

Reaction Winner:  Shane Kline (67 Chevelle) with a .000 light

 

Capitol on 10/21/12 – 47 cars in attendance

Winner:  Mark Charcalla (Mustang)              

Runner-up:  John Soltes (69 Mach I, fouled) 

Semi-finalist:  Robert Cook (Firebird)    

Reaction Winners:  Paul Hillier and Joe White each with .000 lights

Marshall Gravely Bounty ‘we keep you cutting bonus’:  None in effect, bounty will be on Mark Charcalla (Mustang) at the next event.

 

Mason-Dixon on 11/3/12 – 47 cars in attendance

Winner:  Rich Nye (Mustang)             

Runner-up:  Austin Lilley (Plymouth Arrow) 

Semi-finalist:  Frank Jenkins (Snoopy Corvette)     

Reaction Winner:  John Whorton with a .000 light

Marshall Gravely Bounty ‘we keep you cutting bonus’:  Not Claimed (no decal on car)

 

MIR on 11/10/12 – 43 cars in attendance

Winner:  Shannon Wisecarver (Chevy II)               

Runner-up:  Austin Lilley (Plymouth Arrow) 

Semi-finalist:  Rich Nye (Mustang)    

Reaction Winner:  Dan Hoyler with a .000 light

Marshall Gravely Bounty ‘we keep you cutting bonus’:  Shannon Wisecarver

 

 

 

 

2012 Final Points Standings

           POINTS            LAST_NAME      FIRST_NAME                  MAKE_CAR

                  388            CHARCALLA        MARK R.                            90 MUSTANG

                  372            BERGENSTOCK   MATT                                 PICKUP

                  353            SHAFFER            CHRIS                               66 FURY

                  271            COOK                  ROBERT                            67 FIREBIRD

                  262            SOLTES              JOHN                                69 MACH I

                  224            LILLEY                AUSTIN                             ARROW

                  222            BRADY                ED                                    GFORCE MUSTANG

                  217            BRANDT              TERRY                              85 MUSTANG

                  200            CARASEA           LARRY                              69 CAMARO

                  195            SMITH                 JAMES                              79 CAMARO

                   190            WHITE                   RUSS                                  68 GTO

                   167            KITCHEN                ERIC                                   69 CHEVELLE

                   165            CHARCALLA            MARK A.                              FALCON

                   165            HOYLER                DAN                                    89 MUSTANG

                   165            LEYH                    DEAN                                  70 CAMARO

                   165            BOWMAN               JIM                                     86 MUSTANG

                   160            LONG                    LEONARD                             GFORCE MUSTANG

                   160            WHITTINGTON          WAYNE                               81 CAMARO

                   160            HILLIER                  PAUL                                  66 FAIRLANE

                   160            GASSMANN            CHUCK                                67 CAMARO

                   145            DESHONG              MATT                                  CHEVELLE

                   145            FOOSE                  GORDON                              63 CORVETTE

                   145            PETIT DEMANGE      MARK                                 67 CAMARO

                   145            FRANK                  MARK                                 MALIBU

                   140            WETZEL                 BRIAN                                 PICKUP

                   134            NYE                      RICH                                   85 MUSTANG

                   130            GOODS                 CRAIG                                 IMPALA

                   128            JENKINS                FRANK                                CORVETTE

                   127            BAKER                  KEVIN                                 65 NOVA

                   123            KULL                     GEORGE                              79 CAPRI

                   123            JERNIGAN              CRAIG                                 63 GALAXIE

                   120            JUDD                    LARRY                                CHEVY II

                   115            WHORTON              JOHN                                  71 NOVA

                   110            EWING                  LONNIE                                69 CAMARO

                   110            LEYLAND JR           FRED                                  68 CHEVELLE

                   110            HORTON                RICHARD                              CHEVY II

                   110            MCGANN                TED                                    67 FIREBIRD

                   105            ROWE                   MIKE                                   87 MUSTANG

                   100            FRANK                  WARREN                             63 CORVETTE

                   100            WETZEL                 TERRY                                BBC / FALCON

                     95            GIMBEL                 BILLY                                  MUSTANG

                     90            HOUSE                  FRED & KRIS                         91 PROBE

                     90            WINES                  KEVIN                                 69 CAMARO

                     90            HILL                      LUKE                                  65 CHEVELLE

                     81            WISECARVER         SHANNON                            CHEVY II

                     80            MOYER JR              MERV                                 86 MUSTANG

                     75            KLINE SR               SHANE                                67 CHEVELLE

                     70            BARKER                BRIAN                                 70 DART

                     70            PARSON                BARRY                                85 MUSTANG

                     70            STONE                  ANDY                                  69 CAMARO

                     60            TIBBINS                 RANDY                                88 MUSTANG

                     60            SODESI                 JIM                                     64 VETTE

                     55            CRUE                    JOSH                                  67 FAIRLANE

                     50            MARKS                  BILL                                    70 OLDS 442

                     50            MOYER                 JAMIE                                 MUSTANG

                     50            CONTE                  GARY                                  55 CHEVY

                     40            STAFFORD             MARK                                 80 MONZA

                     40            KNUDSEN              CLARK                                88 MUSTANG

                     30            BELDEN                 BILL                                    75 NOVA

                     30            MEACHAM              BRUCE                                MUSTANG

                     30            HOLLADAY             RICK                                   65 GTO

                     30            MILLER                  RONALD                              72 NOVA

                     30            SCHNOKE              BOB                                   66 MUSTANG

                     30            DUFFIN SR             HAROLD                              CHEVY II

                     25            SHIVES                 DAVE                                  68 CAMARO

                     25            WHITE                   JOE                                    69 CHEVELLE

                     20            STORTY                 RICH                                   CORVETTE

                     20            KUHLMAN              MATTHEW                            88 MUSTANG

                     20            ASDOURIAN            ARIS                                   AMX

                     20            FORD                    MICHAEL                              67 CHEVY II

                     20            SHAFFER               TED                                    67 CAMARO

                     20            DANNER                MATTHEW                            MUSTANG

                     20            MURPHY                KEVIN                                 NOVA

                     10            SUROIU                 NICK                                   CAMARO

                     10            HENNIGAN              TOMMY                               NOVA

                     10            BURNS                  RICHIE                                 66 CHEVY II

                     10            GEESAMAN            GALEN                                MUSTANG

                     10            STROHM                ERIC                                   MUSTANG

                     10            TWIGG                  JEFF                                   67 CHEVELLE

                     10            TAYLOR JR             TED                                    65 MALIBU

                     10            MARTZ                  JIM                                     1980 MALIBU

                     10            CONFER                TERRY                                67 CAMARO

                     10            FRALEY                 MARK                                 CAMARO

                     10            BLUME                  MARVIN                               57 CHEVY

                     10            LORSBACH             GREG                                 CUDA