4th Annual Practice Tree Race

[CobraII]

Mark Romeo, AJ Casini, and I are holding our 4th Annual Practice Tree Race on Saturday, January 29. Further details to come, but it will be held in the New Alexandria area. It's a good time... just ask Balaska! Now that I think about it, is there anything you DIDN'T win this year, Mike?? Tree race, bracket races, Modified Champion of IHRA Division 3, and engaged to Amber.

Pics from last year's race:

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Mike, winner in the big race, with the awesome trophy and $850 cash. The final round in the $20 to enter race actually paid $1000 to win, $350 runner up, but he and Randy did a little chop on the purse.

[CobraII]

Oops helps if I put the link in..

[Balaska347]

I start the year off win a win and ended the year with a win

I hope next year is just as good..

[AdamantiumSilvr]

When me and my Dad roll'd out a few years back it was a good time, um gonna tryin make it again this year.

[CobraII]

Hope to see you, and more of you guys, there, Brent!

We have confirmed the location: it will once again be the New Alexandria Fire Hall, 8370 Route 22, New Alexandria PA 15670. Coming from the west, it's on the left side of Route 22 about 1/4 mile past the Sheetz at 22/981. Coming from the east on 22, it's on the right about 1/2 mile past PRP.

Doors open at 11:30, sign up, eat, racing starts at 12:30. More details to follow on fees, prizes, food, etc. We are also looking for sponsors, be it in cash, gift cards, products, services, etc. PM me if you'd like to be do something. We encourage all of our participants to support those who are supporting us. All money, gifts, etc, goes out to the participants. AJ, Mark, and I do not make any money on this event. We cover expenses and anything left gets put back into the race.

[CobraII]

Complete rules and info on the link, or in the text below. Will update as sponsors come on board, and will also announce the payouts once we work them out. We are trying to secure enough sponsorship dollars to guarantee another $1000 to win in the big race.


Link:

http://www.angelfire.com/pa2/Brother...etreerace.html

Beat the winter blahs! Come out and enjoy a day filled with fierce competition on the tree. Don’t miss the event everyone is talking about until the first day of on track competition. The event will be at the New Alexandria Firemen's club, good space, easy to get to.
Date: Saturday, January 29, 2011
Time: Gates open at 11:30am, sign up, eat, racing starts at 12:30PM
Place: New Alexandria Fire Hall, 8370 State Route 22, New Alexandria PA 15670. (From the west, on the left side of 22 shortly after you pass Sheetz (you will pass it and make a left to circle back to it); from the east, on the right side of 22, shortly after you pass PRP)

Entry: Adults $5
Children 12 and under $3
Children 6 and under free
You don't have to race, but everyone coming through the door will have to pay the entry/cover charge. Our menu so far:
Fried chicken from Wal Mart
"Polish hamburgers", courtesy of Joe Fox Jr and Sr
Texas lasagna, courtesy of Linda Pollock
Iced tea, lemonade, punch, water. We will not be offering soda, but you are welcome to bring your own lunch, snacks, and/or beverages (cover charge WILL still apply), but no alcohol please. This is a family oriented event, and there will be kids present.
Email us (AJ Casini, Chuck Turocy, Mark Romeo) at steelcitydragrace@yahoo.com if you are going to attend, if you would like to sponsor, and/or if you want to show off your mad culinary skills. We need to keep a head count to know how much food to get.
Race 1 is $5 entry, race 2 is $20 entry.
All races will pay back to the quartefinals, and if the purse is great enough, we will pay back further.
Only race 2 will have buybacks, for $5. We are not looking to make a dime on this. All money will be paid back 100%. If there's anything left after expenses, it will be put into the racing.
Rules:
* Round 1 in races 1 & 2 will consist of both racers hitting the tree twice as "time trials." Round 2 and on will have no time trials.
* All rounds with the exception of the final will be best of 3. Final round is best of 5.
* How to enter: "Tech cards" will be sold at the door. Buy your "tech card" for each race you want to enter. Write your name CLEARLY on the ticket you hand in. If you are double entering, write #1 after your name on the first entry, #2 on the second.
* Pairings will be randomly drawn.
* Bye runs will be randomly drawn at the beginning of each round.
* Racing is off of the handheld button only.
* Racing is off of the bottom bulb only.
* The tree is full sized, with LED bulbs.
* Tree will be in time trial mode, or, as if both racers have the exact same dial in.
* Rollout will be able to be set for each racer by adjusting the delay.
* The christmas tree decides all winners, ie, if 2 racers in competition have identical reaction times, the winner is the one whose lane is flashing on the tree.
* Double entries WILL be allowed in BOTH races!

Thanks to our sponsors so far for their most generous donations. Prizes will be awarded as both part of the Chinese auction and in the races (TBD). Please support those who support us:

* All Around Transportation Services/Limo Services LLC - 724-697-5466
* Dean Racing Engines
* E85 Carbs by AJ- ajcasiniracing@hotmail.com

We will be having a 50/50 drawing as well. 3 tickets for $1, an arm's length for $5, and a wingspan for $10. All money will be paid out, 60% to the winner, 40% to a second ticket.

We will be doing a Chinese raffle for most of the generous donations from our sponsors, as follows:
Each adult will be given 3 tickets. There will be a cup by each prize. You can choose which prize(s) you'd like to drop your ticket(s) in... you can drop all 3 in one, or spread them out.

[CobraII]

We are proud to announce that 3 more sponsors are returning. We appreciate their support!

Bowman Performance / http://bowmanperformance.com/

Bob George Racing

NAPA Auto Parts of South Greensburg / 724-834-3520

Some more cooks are stepping us as well, and we thank them for their support and culinary skills!:

Amy Romeo, rigatoni
Carrie Penn, buffalo chicken dip, reuben dip
Jeff Hann, sloppy joes
Kimmy Whalen, veggie pizza

Please email us at steelcitydragrace@yahoo.com if you will be attending!

[CobraII]

Only 24 days to the practice tree race! We welcome back returning sponsors, Brian Weaver of Weaver Race Cars, and Jason Weaver, www.jasonweaverracing.com - Brian is donating a brand new 5 gallon fuel jug to the winner of the big race, and Jason is donating a graphics package to the winner of the small race (race car number and name for your car). We appreciate their support, and they are nice additions to the prize pool! We expect more sponsors to be joining in over the next week or so, and will announce as they occur. Here is the entry list so far:

AJ Casini
Amanda Hoover
Amy Romeo
Barry & Josh Barnett
Beth Lucci Romeo
Bill Truby
Bob Bauer (2)
Bob George Racing crew (#???)
Brian Cireddu
Brian Lampton
Brianna Casini
Chelsea Boyd
Chris Wallin
Christine Yusko Brewer
Chuck Turocy
Craig Kuskie
Dean & Linda Pollock
Don Liberatore
Eric Macchiaroli
Jeffrey Hann
Jordan Haase
Kara Jo Bowman
Keith Bronson & family (5)
Kimmy Whalen
Mark Brewer
Mark Romeo
Matt Cadamore
Matt Obertanec
Mike Balaska
Mike Egan
Nick Bowman
Penrods (4)
Rachel Kuskie
Randy Biddle JR
Slick Rick Baehr
Tim Whalen

[CobraII]

Great news - the WFC V - www.worldfootbrakechallenge.com - is coming on board for the 4th Annual Practice Tree Race. NovaPRP, Balaska347 and I have all been to this race, and will agree it's awesome. If you're a footbraker, definitely get July 14-16 on your calendar and make sure you can make the tow to Bristol TN to run at Thunder Valley.

Bob Jones, Jones RV Sales & Service/Jones Race Car Trailers - www.jonesrv.com - is back on board as one of our sponsors as well. If you're looking for a trailer, or if you need parts or service on your RV, please give Bob a call.

Quaker City Motorsports Park has joined the list of sponsors as well - http://quakercitymotorsportspark.com/index.php - donating tech cards and spectator entries for their 2011 season

We thank all of our sponsors, racers, and cooks, for making the Tree Race the great event that it is, and we look forward to seeing you all in 19 days.

Link is updated with all our sponsors and entrants list:

http://www.angelfire.com/pa2/Brother...etreerace.html

[CobraII]

We welcome 4 new sponsors to the Practice Tree shootout:

Cadamore Racing Engines, 724-766-4502, donating a full car or truck detailing job, for the Chinese auction

Motormate Synthetic Racing Fluids - donating 3 sets of 7 quarts of 15w50 synthetic racing oil. Motormate custom blends oils to the individual customer's specifications. Want more zinc, less zinc, phosphorus, etc? They can do that! Look for an exciting announcement coming soon from Motormate, to be shared on the Tree race threads!

ASAP Performance, Allison Park, PA - http://asapbyed.com/ - 412-492-7454, donating $50 to the big race purse.
Mo-Power Events - http://www.mo-powernow.com/ - is donating a race entry to their Norwalk, OH event September 16-18, 2011.

AJ, Mark, and I, try our best to ensure that as many people as possible go home with a little something, and thanks to our sponsors, they are making it possible. Also thanks to our sponsors, there is already $250 in the purse for the big race. Between sponsors and participants last year, the final round paid $1000 to the winner, and $350 to the runner up.... not bad for a $20 entry, a $5 lunch/cover charge, and a really good time! Please email us at steelcitydragrace@yahoo.com if you can make it.

[AdamantiumSilvr]

Daanng looks like theirs a good bit of sponsors and people helpin out this year!

[CobraII]

Entry list currently is below. If you plan on attending, and your name is not on the list, please email us at steelcitydragrace@yahoo.com so we can keep our food order accurate. We hope to see you there!

AJ Casini
Amanda Hoover
Amy Romeo
Barry & Josh Barnett
Beth & Dave Boyd
Beth Lucci Romeo
Bill Truby
Bill Turk
Bob Bauer (2)
Bob George Racing crew (#???)
Bob Jones
Bob Singer
Brian Cireddu
Brian Lampton
Brianna Casini
Chelsea Boyd
Chris Wallin
Christine Yusko Brewer
Chuck Turocy
Craig Kuskie
Curt Valtman
Dean & Linda Pollock
Don Liberatore
Doug Lynden
Eric Macchiaroli
Greg Miller
Jeffrey Hann & sons
Jen Whalen
Jennifer Heming
Joe Devola
Joe Fox Jr
Joe Fox Sr
Joey Pinskey
Jordan Haase
Jose Diaz
Kara Jo Bowman
Keith Bronson & family (5)
Kevin Whalen
Kimmy Whalen & Rob
Lou Greco
Mark Brewer
Mark Romeo
Matt Cadamore
Matt Obertanec
Matt Powell
Michelle Casini
Mike Balaska
Mike and Michael Barnyk
Mike Egan
Nick Bowman
Penrods (4)
Penn family -Rich, Carrie, Kyle, Kayla
Rachel Kuskie
Randy Biddle JR
Rick Pearson
Rob Morris
Scotty "SUPERMAN" Campbell
Slick Rick Baehr
Sonya DiRienzo
Steve Iddings
Tim Whalen
Vanessa Noon
Vasbinder family

[CobraII]

6 days away!

AJ, Mark, and I are very happy to announce that Pittsburgh Raceway Park is now the presenting sponsor of the 4th Annual Steel City Practice Tree Shootout! PRP is donaing $200 to the big race purse.

So, without an entry purchased yet, thanks to our sponsors, there is already $500 in the big race purse to be won. 75 entries in the big race will mean $1000 to the winner - pretty sweet for a $20 entry, a $5 lunch, and a really good time! Please email us at steelcitydragrace@yahoo.com if you will attend