The Class Racing Podcast with Aaron and Chuck (2024)

06/11/2020

https://www.nhra.com/news/2020/nhra-lucas-oil-drag-racing-series-celebrate-20th-year-action-packed-2021-schedule?fbclid=IwAR0lwHtPKhP8MfCYNk-2mf64P36OL51kgda2Bt8MWogHZLBWmC1ZtRftLEM

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, where NHRA's top Sportsman competitors battle one another for national, regional, and divisional championships, will celebrate its 20th year during the 2021 race season as it competes at premier racing facilities across the country.

04/11/2020

Awesome news for 2021!

First off, we would like to thank everyone for being patient with us as we work toward releasing this information. This has been a work in progress for almost 2 years. Everyone here at TB Promotions wants to make sure that when we do this, it is EXACTLY what the racers are looking for. Throughout this 2 year process, I have stayed awake until the sun comes up debating on each and every part of this race. We all know that NHRA has not showed us the hospitality we all feel they should be for the money we spend. That is the reason we are planning to bring The Class Racer’s Revival to World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois March 31st-April 3rd. We realize this is a holiday weekend and we will finishing the event on Saturday and incorporating family activities. This race will include TWO $25,000 to win main events with 128 stockers and 128 super stockers competing towards that money! Please tell me the last time any stock/super stock racer was able to compete for that kind of money? More details are on the way as we continue to work. Our flyer is in the works, sponsors are coming onboard, and our website is being reworked to accommodate a 3rd PRE ENTERED event. Make sure to like the page, Race Derby City, as that will be where all of the updates are posted, as well as our website racederbycity.com. I look forward to hearing from each and everyone of you that has questions or feedback. We wanted to give the announcement of venue and race now and the details including rules, schedule, and additional races will come in the near future. Thank you again to everyone who has supported us, and with this event we plan to add to that support group. Be sure to call or text Tyler at 502-417-0008 for any questions or feedback.

Tyler
Brian

19/05/2020

https://www.nhra.com/news/2020/nhra-announces-revised-lucas-oil-drag-racing-series-schedule?fbclid=IwAR3xwsJP0Zmw6Y9m0o5xtaV4lWtywCgGygeSLaVvloSlDABDM3M4bArKDnA

What does everything think of the new schedule / points format?

NHRA has announced a revised schedule for the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series with a full slate of events across all seven divisions between June and November plus the addition of a JEGS SPORTSnationals event Aug. 21-22 at New England Dragway.

05/05/2020

Episode #33 George Cureton – “Tokyo Rose” NHRA 1967 World Champ

967 was the golden era of Junior Stock racing. And it was a great year for George Cureton. With the help and guidance of Alex Jarrell, one of the sharpest racers and builders on the East Coast, George built his “Tokyo Rose” 1956 Chevy Sedan Delivery to race in the hotbed of Stocker country, The east coast. Powered by a Jenkins Competition engine, the car ran 2 tenths of a second under the national record on its first run at Cecil County Drag-O-Way. At his first National event, the Springnationals at Bristol, George won class and wading through a tough field to make it to the final where he was runner up. A third-place finish in Division 1 points qualified George for the World Finals. After qualifying #1, he advanced thru the field to become the Stock Eliminator World Champion just as a thunderstorm drenched the strip at Tulsa. George surrounded himself with some of the sharpest racers and mechanical experts in the Tri-State area like the Jarrell Family, Fred Borcherdt, Shallcross Brothers, Wheatly Brothers, John Thropp, Bill Jenkins and many more of the “Who’s Who” of East Coast Stocker racing. These were fun times for George and his friends who usually raced three times a week at different tracks in the area. George wanted the best, and he sought out the best race cars that were proven winners. He bought Bobby Warrens 69 Nova just hours after it won the World Finals. He later bought Garley Daniels’ Super Stock/O 1966 Nova. This connection to these legendary North Carolina racers made George even more competitive. To this day, George remains as the youngest ever NHRA World Champion as he was just 21 when he won that title back in 1967.

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/classracing/episodes/2020-05-05T10_25_58-07_00

Mike Delahanty Charley Downing

30/04/2020

32. Will we race again in 2020 and Allstar team fun!

Aaron and Chuck discuess the Covid-19 pandemic and how it has affected the racing world. They give predictions on start dates and possible changes for the series. They also pick Stk/SS Allstar teams in response to the ESPN hit documentary series The Last Dance.

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/classracing/episodes/2020-04-30T14_48_46-07_00

Charley Downing Mike Delahanty Brad Zaskowski Kevin Zaskowski Craig Marshall Kevin MarshallJeff Niceswanger Jeffrey Ross Buckeye Stock / Super Stock Drag Racing Series Bryan Merkle

24/04/2020

So who thinks NHRA will adjust the points format if and when we can get back to racing?

https://www.nhra.com/news/2020/nhra-announces-postponement-four-lucas-oil-drag-racing-series-events

Charley Downing Mike Delahanty

In consideration of the COVID-19 global pandemic, NHRA officials have announced that four Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events scheduled in the month of May have been postponed.

22/04/2020

Episode #31 Is now ready!

Al Corda

With a racing career spanning 52 years and 20 different race cars, Al Corda remains one of the toughest competitors that any racer could find in the other lane. Als’ Stock eliminator win at the NHRA 1971 Indianapolis Nationals put him on a path that would deliver 2 NHRA World Championships and 14 NHRA National Event wins. Al is not your stereotypical drag racer. He’s a mechanical engineer with a graduate business degree that decided early in life that to make it big he needed to control his own destiny. That plan led him to buy his own drag strip in Wisconsin in the mid-70s.

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/classracing/episodes/2020-04-22T11_37_21-07_00

Charley Downing Mike Delahanty

14/04/2020

Episode #30 has launched!

Dave Boertman was one of the first touring professional Sportsman Racers. He is a 5 time NHRA World Champion with 17 NHRA National Event wins and 17 IHRA National Event wins. Dave was elected to the Car Craft All Star Team 5 times in both the Stock and Super Stock categories.

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/classracing/episodes/2020-04-14T08_00_40-07_00

Charley Downing Mike Delahanty

05/04/2020

Cal Method, West Coast Legend Part #2

In this episode of the Legends of Sportsman Drag Racing, the Cal Method interview continues and he recounts his racing experience that dates back to the early 60s. Cal and his wife Maryanne are likely the most successful husband and wife team in all of sportsman drag racing. In his own words, Cal has been obsessed with Stock and SS racing since the mid 1960’s. It was his experience at the 1966 Winternationals that created that obsession ………….and from that point on…he was completely focused on Stock and SS racing. Cal knew he could outwork and out-think his competitors. And that showed in his racing program.

Collectively Mary Ann and Cal have raced in 72 NHRA National and Division final rounds and have set over 200 national records.
This is a two episode series packed with great stories from Cal. We hope you enjoy these.

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/classracing/episodes/2020-04-05T07_25_48-07_00

Charley Downing Mike Delahanty

02/04/2020

This is interesting.... What do you think?

https://www.nhra.com/news/2020/nhra-announces-tentative-revised-2020-lucas-oil-drag-racing-series-schedule

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, where the future stars of the sport earn their racing stripes, will tentatively resume May 15-17 with events in Division 2 at Atlanta Dragway and Division 4 at Alamo City Motorplex.

01/04/2020

Cal Method a West Coast Racing legend. 200+ National Records and 70+ National / Divisional Finals!

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/classracing/episodes/2020-03-31T19_26_54-07_00

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Charley Downing Mike Delahanty

16/03/2020

Figured this was coming. No racing for at least the next 30 Days.

In response to the coronavirus pandemic and its effects on social gatherings, NHRA has decided to postpone the rest of the 2020 season, beginning with the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas, ori…

03/03/2020

What is you favorite episode? What would you like to hear more of?

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Charley Downing Mike Delahanty

Are you a Stock and Super Stock drag racer or fan? If you are this podcast is for you! The Class Racing Podcast with Aaron and Chuck will talk about the latest news and events in class racing. In addition they will host the top drivers, minds, and individuals that make the sport what is and has beco...

29/02/2020

26. Dave and Ben Wenzel 1967 US Nationals Winner!

This week Mike Delahanty s back with another in the series of Legends of Sportsman Drag Racing and talks with Dave and Ben Wenzel. The Brothers chronicle their racing career and share memories of their Stock Eliminator win at the 1967 NHRA Nationals. And more than 50 years later, that one owner 1967 Z/28 is still being wrenched by Dave and driven by Ben.

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/classracing/episodes/2020-02-29T07_11_50-08_00

Charley Downing Mike Delahanty

This week Mike Delahanty s back with another in the series of Legends of Sportsman Drag Racing and talks with Dave and Ben Wenzel. The Brothers chronicle their racing career and share memories of their Stock Eliminator win at the 1967 NHRA Nationals. And more than 50 years later, that one owner 1967...

21/02/2020

This week 5 Time World Champ Justin Lamb joins the podcast to discuss his most recent win at the NHRA Winternationals! We also talk with Justin about what has made him one of the most dominant drivers in the Stock and Super Stock ranks over the past decade. We also discuss where the easiest place to win the World Championship from? East or West? What do you think?

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/classracing/episodes/2020-02-21T06_17_11-08_00

Justin Lamb Charley Downing Brad Zaskowski

This week 5 Time World Champ Justin Lamb joins the podcast to discuss his most recent win at the NHRA Winternationals! We also talk with Justin about what has made him one of the most dominant drivers in the Stock and Super Stock ranks over the past decade.

13/02/2020

24. Sportsman Legends Rock and Ginny Running

This episode of The Sportsman Drag Racing Legends Podcast features the Husband and Wife team of Rock and Ginny Running. Rock, with the help of Ginny, has done and won just about all that there is in NHRA Stock and Super Stock racing - including a heartbreaking loss in the final of the Stock World Championship.

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/classracing/episodes/2020-02-13T13_28_01-08_00
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06/02/2020

Episode #23 with Dan Fletcher is now live!

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/classracing/episodes/2020-02-05T21_38_36-08_00

Dan Fletcher Charley Downing

One of the sports all time greats joins the podcast to talk about the 2020 NHRA Season, 100 plus wins, his new sponsors, state of the sport and much more!

04/02/2020

Increased payout at all NHRA D3 events in 2020!

2020 North Central Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series payout changes are listed below. Winner Payout of Comp, TD, TS, SS, STK, SC, SG, SST have been adjusted for 2020.

There are no further adjustments to the current payout structure. TAD and TAFC will remain at the current $2,500. Entry Fee will be $180 for all classes.

Competition Eliminator: $1,500
Oakley Motorsports Top Dragster: $1,500
Oakley Motorsports Top Sportsman: $1,500
Super Stock: $1,500
Stock: $1,500
Super Comp: $1,500
Super Gas: $1,500
Super Street: $1,200

17/01/2020

Episode #21 is Live!

This week Chuck and Aaron talk about all that has been happening in the sport in the last few weeks including: new rules, new policies, Gator Nationals Drama, SRAC Committee, PRI, and more. A clip of John Gulius's answering machine even makes the show!

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/classracing/episodes/2020-01-16T20_22_17-08_00

Charley Downing Ricky Decker Chip Johnson Ryan Warter Brad Zaskowski Justin Lamb

This week Chuck and Aaron talk about all that has been happening in the sport in the last few weeks including: new rules, new policies, Gator Nationals Drama, SRAC Committee, PRI, and more. A clip of John Gulius's answering machine even makes the show!

02/01/2020

Its official Gainesville has filled up in stock at a grade 8.

https://www.nhraeventreg.com/ListEventCatgs.asp?ey=2020&ec=GF1&cc=8&rn=3

Charley Downing

12/12/2019

Attending the PRI show? Stop by and see us at the Race Tools Direct booth. #7088. Charley Downing Race Tools Direct

04/12/2019

Episode #20 is now live!

This week NHRA Stock Eliminator World Champ Allison Doll joins the podcast to talk about her dream season where she posted a perfect 525 point divisional score in route to her Championship. Charlie and Allison also talk about banquet fashion and food!

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/classracing/episodes/2019-12-03T19_22_31-08_00

Charley Downing Brad Zaskowski

02/12/2019

Tonight NHRA Stock World Champ Allison Doll joins the Podcast. Comment below or PM us with any questions you have.

26/11/2019

What is everyone’s winter project? New car? Engine combo change? Updates?

23/11/2019

Episode #19 Is Live!
Jeff Dona NHRA World Finals SS Winner joins the podcast this week to talk about Pomona Drama and his big win! The group all discussed the retirement of a legend, points battles, rule changes, and next years schedule. And a little UFC....

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/classracing/episodes/2019-11-22T19_23_10-08_00

Jeff Dona Irvin-Gina Johns Ricky Decker Kyle Rizzoli Dan Fletcher Cameron Ferre Chase Rampy Jeff-Patty Taylor Jimmy DeFrank

21/11/2019

Tonight we are interviewing Pomona winner Jeff Dona. Anyone have any questions for Jeff? Or Aaron or Charley?

Comment below or PM.

Charley Downing

08/11/2019

https://www.nhra.com/news/2019/nhra-announces-2020-lucas-oil-drag-racing-series-schedule?fbclid=IwAR2nXt7plkguBrtIAJlh2qdL43DvtDEivI_KzgDarIP9UXbDuGfNJYE2wGM

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, where the future stars of the sport earn their racing stripes, returns to action for the 2020 race season to compete at premier racing facilities across the country.

31/10/2019

Episode #18 is now live!

This week Robbie Draughon, Charlotte SS winner in his awesome Corvette joins the podcast. Charley and Aaron also discuss NHRA points standings, Stk / SS Points Champions, and Preview the Vega National Event!

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/classracing/episodes/2019-10-31T09_52_55-07_00

Charley Downing Robbie Draughon Kyle Rizzoli Steve Comella Aaron Stanfield Slate Cummings Allison Doll Doug Doll Justin Lamb Jeffrey Ross Brad Ross Tyler Bohannon Dylan Mudd Chip Johnson Justin Hutto

07/10/2019

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