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Title: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Djsonicknucles on October 18, 2013, 04:49:38 PM
I bought a roller this year with the intentions of getting it ready for 2014 with sponsorships and so forth.  Anyways, what are they gonna do with this series and who plans on coming to the plate so we don't loose this series?
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Racesense on October 18, 2013, 07:06:13 PM
Agreed, "get er done" its  a great starter division to get them Delaware junior racers moving towards. Real racing at its best. A reasonable budget to. Get the young blood setting their goals as a Delaware truck racer.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on October 19, 2013, 08:06:51 PM
I rebuilt an old Fothergill chassis and raced 2 nights this year to shake it down for the 2014 season, I need to buy 8" rims and tires but I am going to wait until the speedway announces the drivers meetings to explain what the plan is for 2014, I am hoping they try to keep the trucks going for one more season, there has to be a lot of trucks sitting around, when we got out of the series in 2007 the was 20- 25 truck every night, we need to find away to get these trucks back. I realize that the speedway has to do something, because we can just keep running 7 or 8 trucks, it's not a good show! Anyone who has any of these trucks needs to either get them ready for 2014 or list them for sale so someone else can. That just my opinion, I am not going to spend anything until we have a meeting to see what will happen, I love the truck series and I am staying very optimistic that it is possible to get this series back to what it once was.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: stockcarfan on October 20, 2013, 11:10:25 PM
I should be back at Delaware racing next summer.  (#17 Truck).  I will probably be running the truck some races, if not all if the budget is too small.  I have not made any real planes yet. The series was great with a full field of trucks, just need to get them out of the barns and back on the track.  The track seam committed to keep the series alive,  What is everyone opinion on the trucks and muscle cars running together?  I did not get a chance to see a race with both.   
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Dougy109 on October 21, 2013, 06:56:02 AM
I hope they bring it back.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: tigeraid on October 21, 2013, 10:04:54 AM
Hope to see a good field as well, but unfortunately we won't be in it, just can't afford it. Might have a 4 cylinder effort coming soon though.

And our Truck, like the other 6-8 trucks lying around, is still for sale....
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Djsonicknucles on October 21, 2013, 11:18:13 AM
So why are people not buying these trucks?  Is it cost or is it fear the series is done?  Why did they change to 8 inch rubber. What was wrong with 7?
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Dougy109 on October 22, 2013, 08:34:33 AM
The change to 8" rubber I believe was to have tires last longer. Unsure how well they did this year, I haven't asked the guys. That was to reduce costs if I am remembering right, and you are allowed to run out your old stock. I could be wrong on that, have to check that.. or someone will clarify (I'm not big in the truck division info). Trucks have the same issue as Enduro did, cost to keep competitive. So many teams got angry on costs, and one person made a good point on the weekend. Some owners had multi-truck teams, and if they went.. so did ALL their rides. Delaware is fighting an uphill battle, to get racers back.

They are coming out from their bomb shelters slowly, in other classes. LM is ridiculous price as well anymore. So costs are now being reigned in. Problem is, competitors believe the same crap may happen again, with rising costs. Well, Delly... they just don't believe you. You need to prove to them you will not monkey with their kids' college funds. I do however believe the track is attempting to keep costs in-line for the next few years.

Cutting payouts in my opinion really hurt LM than anything. Hopefully these get rectified next year. Hopefully Tech can figure out a rule set, and tire options to bring more outside guys next year. The biggest insurgence of new competitors, has been Bone Stock. Run these guys a little more Friday nights next yer. If they see the higher classes, it's possible they will move up. No one just decides to go and build a SS/Truck if they've never seen one.

I've also said it before, that we need new feeder classes. V8 stocks, are going to be great. Already seen a few guys put rides together, and dig out some old ones. Another good move would be Mini Stock. There are so many of these throughout SW Ontario, and we currently are the only track without ( last time I checked). Bone Stock guys would move up, and get bums in seats. It also give parents a place to move their kids into, if they want to teach setup, camber, weight jacking, so on. Also, wrecking a 1500-5000 dollar Mini Stock is easier to take than a Truck or SS.

One last note, if the track does decide to make any new adjustments for next years' lineup. Announce it early. People need time to find rides, and money to put them together. 
Title: Re: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: notingtolose on October 22, 2013, 09:34:42 AM
I agree dougy v8 stocksare a good division to sttart in. I still bealiave that delly needs a mini stock class. The guys that wanna move up from bone stocks can and dont hav to get a new car or build a v-8 stock back to cost. And you are right delly is ONLY track in ontario with out a mini stock class which sucks for guys like you and me who have been doing this for to long who want to throw a setup at it and its alot easier to throw jrl drivers in a 2000 car and see if theu like it rather then a ss or truck.as for trucks im not sure what there going todo.i say if less then 5 trucks registered whats te point run them as a speacial division once a mnth and you would probly see 14-18 trucks come outta wood work for that maybe look at going to sunset,flamboro,sauble (not barrie that sucked) and run at some of there big ivitationals. I think mkst trucks are 9" fords now which isnt to hard to get gears for.iter that or give truck guys insentave to move up to ss with track helping to absorbe cost. Or mor like the track buys ur truck if u move up to ss

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Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: burbiotch on October 22, 2013, 07:00:56 PM
I think moving to a reduced schedule could be the best or worst thing to do with the trucks. If you shortened down to 5 or 6 races as some kind of mini series, maybe all the part-time guys show up all at once and you are looking at a 15 truck count that starts generating outside interest again, and you slowly build back up from there.

On the flip side, if you did that, maybe the guys who have a truck right now or are looking to get into it but want to race more often decide its time for them to hit the eject button.

Tough call for the track...not a position I'd want to be in.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: jcrashm2 on October 22, 2013, 09:12:32 PM
i really like the trucks...sure would like to kno how many trucks there really are race ready or almost race ready...track should maybe try to have a meeting and see what they could do to bring them out...maybe they could figure out a set number of nights on friday and saturday specials and if the had enough picked a rep and see if they could do a couple of specials at flamboro, varney, sunset, ohsweken...but they really need to get the costs back to a street stock ..
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: tigeraid on October 23, 2013, 12:39:59 PM
While budget is our number one issue (and why we're thinking of putting together a mini-stock to race elsewhere since Delaware doesn't have that division), the other big reason is that we can't do Fridays.  We tried, and it proved futile.  Too many in the team having to work, or work late, or bla bla, including me, and rushing home, hooking up the trailer, and rushing to the track, I basically get my helmet on in time for the first heat, no practice, no warm-up, no nothing.  Which is even worse now that the racing starts at 7:30.  ::)

Nothing can be done about that though, the survey Delaware takes every year make it clear that the vast majority of us want to race Fridays.  So I'm not whining about it, just pointing out why it's not feasible.

Truck's still for sale.  I just took it off kijiji and CRO after a year of almost no emails, other than one guy who wanted to RENT it per race.  ::)  I know Shaun's Ford is still sitting ready to go turnkey as well.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: tigeraid on October 23, 2013, 01:08:54 PM
And as for costs... It's hard for existing teams to go "back" to cheaper rules when we've already spent the money.  It's a hard line to balance on, and I sympathize with the track. Having cheaters get repeatedly caught at the front of the field doesn't help either--we either have to spend like crazy to try and keep up, or give up at the lack of justice. (Although I know they've recently gone zero tolerance on it--which is good, if they catch it in the first place!)

Sure, we could say "well go back to cast iron manifolds", but really, headers are about the same price these days, and I already have the headers!  Same with going down to 2" exhaust or whatever it was. I already have the whole system, so there's a couple more hundred.  And the tires, of course.  The rules they changed didn't really keep cost down, they just changed parts to make the trucks slower.  Keep the headers, keep the exhaust, it costs the same regardless!

I actually think Delaware has done just about all they can to keep costs down with these trucks.  I maintain that switching to manual transmissions would be a mistake, I personally found it way easier/cheaper to find a working Powerglide or TH350 than to find a 3 or 4 spd AND do the conversion to a stick.

The only thing really left would be a drastic engine rule change, mild cams, stock smogger heads, or even running 305s.  I'm not sure anyone wants to do that though.

Personally, if you want to reduce costs, REDUCE THE ENTRY FEES.  My buddy racing up in Barrie pays less to enter A LATE MODEL (driver+car+team members) for the night than we do enter a Truck.  That is ridiculous.  I'd rather take a slightly reduced payout if it means I can actually afford to GET into the track for the night.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Djsonicknucles on October 23, 2013, 02:47:26 PM
I think the most pleasent thing to all this is that the rules are frozen now.  So it has given me a year to build a motor and pay for it.  It has given me a year to find sponsors and also a year to find some odds and ends.  I have a hard time with switching to 8" rubber.  Where am i suppose to find 1500 to upgrade.  I had been buying 7" stuff up to the point of not being able to race it for 2014.  geez I even have a good sponsorship backing but how do i explain economically and financially to a sponsor i need more money...they will tell me to beat it.


what was wrong with cast intakes and 4 barrel carbs on these trucks.  Why did they get soo carried away? 

I really wanna see the truck series survive.  It would be awesome to see the trucks split time between Friday's and Sat's.  maybe after we understand that trucks are gonna show up more on a certain day more we can set a 2015 schedule accordingly. 


Hey those guys who have trucks, what are you looking to get for them?
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Dougy109 on October 23, 2013, 06:56:56 PM
Four barrels add complications. One, finding the intakes anymore, two, mating them to Vortec heads.... You see where I'm going. A can of worms has been opened, and now Tech has to find a balance. The crate with a two-barrel, is even and fair. As for builts, they have few, but some advantages.... but the added weight to a top-heavy vehicle... again semantics. Trucks had one guy show up occassionally, who was out of the rules, ends up in victory lane, only to go home with no trophy or cash. Kinda stupid in my eyes, but he had fun.

Ultimately, the balance will be found and the class will live again. Give it time, it will come back.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: MARCH on October 23, 2013, 08:05:47 PM
they never should of allowed the motors to be opened plain and simple no stefco,no rebuilt 602,no letch motors.... stock 2 bb 6000 chip no reason to open it,ya break it its junk no repairs sell it too a hot rod  guy CVM that is there rules on the 602 works great buy the motor from the club or in this case from the track gm sealed also track sealed ......and bam close racing ....they still are getting 20-24 cars because its ran right .....JMO
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on October 23, 2013, 08:58:58 PM
If anyone knows anybody that has a truck, encourage them to read this thread, I think we (the truck owners and drivers) need to get together and get a meeting with delaware to talk about options, not entirely sure what options, I think if we get 10-15 truck guys in a room along with the tech dept and management we can make some improvements, to get more guys on the track, I would be willing to make the phone calls if I had the numbers of some of the guys from 2005-2012 in this series, the truck have to be around and maybe we can figure out some sort of weight penalty on the updated trucks like mine to be able to run with the old rule trucks or something. I am defiantly willing to work with the track to do this but we need support from the guys in the class, I ran in 2006 & 2007 and we had 25 trucks every night, and I ran 2 races at the end of this past season with 7 or 8 and frankly it was much more fun with more trucks, for the drivers and the fans. So if you guys have a truck or know someone who does think about this and write back on this thread and maybe we can get together with the speedway and see if we can work some things out. Just my thoughts but like many of you guys nobody wants to see the class go, at one time the trucks were a great highlight to the Friday night program and I think we can get there again!!
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: McQueenRacing on October 23, 2013, 09:48:42 PM
I would love to graduate to driving in the truck series in the future. Hope you guys and the track can save the class.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Djsonicknucles on October 23, 2013, 10:00:41 PM
Well I have a truck I'm gonna be racing hopefully next year
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Snotrod on October 23, 2013, 10:52:18 PM
One point that hasn't been mentioned yet, is the fact a lot of the drivers that ran Trucks for many years have since moved up, or to another class to race in.

Kathleen Hosang - Moved up to Super Stock.
Michelle and Matt Koricina - Moved to Motocross and Snowcross
Jeff Showler - Moved to Super Stocks
Gary Triska - Moved to V8 Stocks
Paul Fothergill and Sid McDonald - Moved up to the Lucas Oil Sportsman Series

That's 7 trucks right there that were not replaced. Then there's guys like Sean Johns, the Thompsons, Jordan Dupuis, They've all moved on to bigger and better things.

There's 12 trucks that were not replaced. If there are no new drivers coming up through the ranks to replace departing teams, then you are going to incur losses.

Sure, costs could play a factor in reasons for the lack of new teams, but I think it was just a matter of guys moving on that got us to where we are today.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: MARCH on October 24, 2013, 02:07:01 AM
If anyone knows anybody that has a truck, encourage them to read this thread, I think we (the truck owners and drivers) need to get together and get a meeting with delaware to talk about options, not entirely sure what options, I think if we get 10-15 truck guys in a room along with the tech dept and management we can make some improvements, to get more guys on the track, I would be willing to make the phone calls if I had the numbers of some of the guys from 2005-2012 in this series, the truck have to be around and maybe we can figure out some sort of weight penalty on the updated trucks like mine to be able to run with the old rule trucks or something. I am defiantly willing to work with the track to do this but we need support from the guys in the class, I ran in 2006 & 2007 and we had 25 trucks every night, and I ran 2 races at the end of this past season with 7 or 8 and frankly it was much more fun with more trucks, for the drivers and the fans. So if you guys have a truck or know someone who does think about this and write back on this thread and maybe we can get together with the speedway and see if we can work some things out. Just my thoughts but like many of you guys nobody wants to see the class go, at one time the trucks were a great highlight to the Friday night program and I think we can get there again!!

sounds like to me your on the right track ,racers are very selfish they just wanna go faster and faster most of them have money which wrecks the class(not saying your one)we all in every class need to look past our owe race car/truck whats best to keep it fair and alive long after we hang our helmets up,  ,your the first one to say lets bring in weight so the older trucks can run and not get there ass kicked I think the key is not to wait to long before we all know it april will be here ,and by then it may be to late, I honestly think the track was trying to save the trucks ,with the v8 stocks running with them ,its tough to reverse the last 5 years ,so really its up to you guys ,show the track you have the trucks to back it up.....do it man don't let them die ....good luck!!!
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: McQueenRacing on October 24, 2013, 02:52:13 AM
One point that hasn't been mentioned yet, is the fact a lot of the drivers that ran Trucks for many years have since moved up, or to another class to race in.

Kathleen Hosang - Moved up to Super Stock.
Michelle and Matt Koricina - Moved to Motocross and Snowcross
Jeff Showler - Moved to Super Stocks
Gary Triska - Moved to V8 Stocks
Paul Fothergill and Sid McDonald - Moved up to the Lucas Oil Sportsman Series

That's 7 trucks right there that were not replaced. Then there's guys like Sean Johns, the Thompsons, Jordan Dupuis, They've all moved on to bigger and better things.

There's 12 trucks that were not replaced. If there are no new drivers coming up through the ranks to replace departing teams, then you are going to incur losses.

Sure, costs could play a factor in reasons for the lack of new teams, but I think it was just a matter of guys moving on that got us to where we are today.


Where are those trucks then? Rotting? For sale?
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Dougy109 on October 24, 2013, 07:13:10 AM
Our 43 truck has been sitting for a long time. Just when we had the setup figured out, season was over. Owner pulled the plug on the deal. We want to race again, but convincing him would be tough. May ba a job for Sid.... :)
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: burbiotch on October 24, 2013, 07:32:33 AM
I still think the trucks have to survive because its the only full framed v8 street vehicle in production that you can readily pick up at the junk yard and turn into a racer.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Djsonicknucles on October 24, 2013, 10:05:12 AM
So heres who we need to contact and find out whats going on with there rides.  Pretty sure 2 of these drivers have moved up but maybe still willing to participate in a decreased schedule.  Theres 15 trucks not including my #48 1968 C10.

01
 Devon Bloemendal
 Delaware
 
6
 James Marche
 London
 '97 GMC
 
7  Piet Blaauboerr
 Strathroy  webuysteel.ca  Chev 
5
 Dennis McColl
 London
 
18
 Adam Swales
 St. Thomas
 
 
22
 Jeff Denboer  London  Ultimate Sandblasting & Coatings, Belmont Automotive, Fastenal  Chev 
39  Brady Smith  Coldstream

51  Trevor Collver
 Lucan 
 
52
 Dave Webster
 Glencoe
 -
 -
 
55  Gary Adriaensen
 Belmont 

65
 Joe Windis
 Cathcart
 -
 -
 
73  Rick "Cass" Castle (R)

77
 Tom Zagorodny
 London

 
88
 Rick Verberne
 Otterville
 -
 -
 
95  Andrew Pocs  Tillsonburg  Ontario



I ENCOURAGE ANYONE WHO KNOWS OF A TRUCK TO HAVE THEM POST THERE INFO SO US THE DIVERS/OWNERS CAN START THE WHEELS IN MOTION!
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: tigeraid on October 24, 2013, 10:44:39 AM
Hey those guys who have trucks, what are you looking to get for them?

Well, mine's almost turnkey (needs a rad and a power steering pump mount), I had it listed for $4k which I thought was pretty reasonable considering what I dumped in it.  With it not running at the moment I suppose $3k just to get it out of there.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: McQueenRacing on October 24, 2013, 11:42:29 AM
Hey those guys who have trucks, what are you looking to get for them?

Well, mine's almost turnkey (needs a rad and a power steering pump mount), I had it listed for $4k which I thought was pretty reasonable considering what I dumped in it.  With it not running at the moment I suppose $3k just to get it out of there.


Built or crate?
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: tigeraid on October 24, 2013, 12:19:29 PM
Built.  Carquest machine shop and myself.  Which reminds me I also traded the lead for a radiator, so you'd need some lead for the built-motor handicap.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on October 24, 2013, 01:49:04 PM
If anyone has any contact info on anyone who has had a truck in the past could you email it to verbernemotorsports@yahoo.ca I want to contact them an find out if they still have the truck or where it went. I wanna try and get the ball rolling and see where it takes us
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on October 24, 2013, 01:58:06 PM
Also, If anyone has any suggestions on how to make the old rules trucks to be competitive with the new rules package, I will try and read them all and come up with something to present to the speedway staff, email them to verbernemotorsports@yahoo.ca
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Djsonicknucles on October 24, 2013, 03:07:43 PM
Hey Tigeraid.  Sent me some pictures of the truck.  Inside out.  motor you know what i wanna see.....i think we might have a buyer for your truck at 3k

djsonicknucles@hotmail.com is my email addy
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Dougy109 on October 24, 2013, 03:26:58 PM
To make an old truck competitive (old iron heads with original castings) would be a serious weight reduction, possibly some lower height. That is something Tech would have to look at. Keep adding/reducing weight to make it close. Other tracks use this formula, and it works. It also keeps costs down. Less incentive to buy the top dollar part, when you knees are going to be removed.

Big O's Thunder class uses this rule, and it works. Most guys cars are anywhere from 4-10,000 bucks. Which is reasonable nowadays, considering the cars last forever (the rules do not vary).
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on October 24, 2013, 03:57:35 PM
To make an old truck competitive (old iron heads with original castings) would be a serious weight reduction, possibly some lower height. That is something Tech would have to look at. Keep adding/reducing weight to make it close. Other tracks use this formula, and it works. It also keeps costs down. Less incentive to buy the top dollar part, when you knees are going to be removed.

Big O's Thunder class uses this rule, and it works. Most guys cars are anywhere from 4-10,000 bucks. Which is reasonable nowadays, considering the cars last forever (the rules do not vary).

Thanks for the input can you send this in an email to me so I can have all of the ideas on file

Thanks
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: tigeraid on October 24, 2013, 04:04:00 PM
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Email sent.  I've been tinkering a bit with the truck, since it's sat for over a year, but mostly just new brakes, balljoints, etc.  I was toying with converting it to road course, but other than a R/F spring change I haven't done much yet.  And I have the old spring.

I think all it's gonna need to be legal is the ride height adjustment, and new exhaust pipes.  Oh and the 8" tires...  ::)
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: tigeraid on October 24, 2013, 04:21:39 PM
Also, email Dougy or I can get a hold of Shaun Potvin for you if you want, in regards to the 43 truck.  I know it's still for sale too, though I don't know what he wants for it.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Racesense on October 24, 2013, 07:35:44 PM
As a 7 yr sponsor of the 39 truck, the crew have made it a front runner. It WILL be sold. Who's buying. They will support the the Junior Graduates if you ask. 20-25 trucks shouldn't be difficult. Let's start marketing now.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: McQueenRacing on October 24, 2013, 08:01:04 PM
Does the sponsor come with it? Lol
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: tigeraid on October 26, 2013, 04:11:44 PM
Lemme know how serious this guy is DJ, because my driveway is single file.  Once my cars and/or trailers get buried in snow it's kinda done for the winter.  :D
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: asmtruck18 on October 27, 2013, 09:23:16 AM
Just going to throw my 2cp in.

I raced for the first time full time this year. For 3 years before that I chased rules. I ran this year on next to no budget, no sponsors, just my pay check every week, and it sucked but I made it work. To top it off, I got faster, I won a heat race, yeah its just a heat race but felt like a feature to this guy.

But anyways, my truck (18) is currently rebuilt, after getting destroyed lap 1 of the heat race in the last race, the motor got pulled this month, I've had two people interested in it as a complete but when it came to it they were just tire kickers. I've bought a Super Stock for next year, and have some great sponsors that have made that happen for 2014. It was a deal I could not pass up to say the least.

The problem with the whole deal is, if these people who keep saying "oh id buy a truck if i knew what was going to happen" would just shut their traps buy a truck and get it ready for 2014 there would be a class, there would be 10-15 trucks. The rules are locked, and they are decent, besides the few dumbshit changes they made this year, like carb spacers (that everyone freaking had) 2 1/2" exhaust to 2 1/4" for no freaking reason. The tires are great, they last a long time, my left side tires are still like new and they have ran 8 friday's, 3 monday's they are great tires once they are broke in and they don't come apart (heat cycle heat cycle heat cycle)(which I had 2 do this year 230$ down the drain on manufacture fuck up)

There's a couple good trucks there ready and waiting. I know that I am moving up and the 55 Gary is moving up next year beyond that I'm not sure. its a good class, you take out 55 / 39 and everyone is close within a few tenths of each other and that's the way it should be.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on October 27, 2013, 09:48:12 AM
Hey Adam, can you tell me where your truck came from as well as anyof the others out there this year, I have been contacting the guy that used to have truck when we raced in 06 and 07 to see where these truck are, or went, I was out of it for too long and I am just trying to track who has what truck, which ones are new, and which ones are still sitting around in shops or barns. Thanks
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: asmtruck18 on October 27, 2013, 10:07:15 AM
mine was justin demlos before he got one of sids trucks, beyond that im not sure. pretty sure garys truck was steve lovies truck
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Djsonicknucles on October 27, 2013, 07:40:36 PM
Well it's easy to say that now your moving out the class. Tires actually last longer   That's exciting. I'm pretty sure 7 is do e as well as 39. Class is shrinking fast
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: ernie on October 28, 2013, 06:52:05 PM
Look up top and you'll see Mickey Brydges truck for sale. (17) He had it setup pretty good his last year of full time racing before he went off to school. Good news is that he says if it doesn't sell he may be back full time racing next summer. I hope he does. I helped him out a few times at the track. Good kid and good racer.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: asmtruck18 on October 28, 2013, 08:26:19 PM
Well it's easy to say that now your moving out the class. Tires actually last longer   That's exciting. I'm pretty sure 7 is do e as well as 39. Class is shrinking fast

I wasn't planning on moving out of the class, but when you get a deal as good as I got kind of hard to say no. I had every intentions of buying Gary's truck (55) at season end and running it for a championship in 2014, but like I said, got a situation where I couldn't say no. My truck may be at the track full time anyhow with another driver, that's up to him to get his butt in gear and get the sponsors to run which he's doing so not exactly losing my truck.

The tires take a bit to get used to I found but once you've run em they are great, I ran the same left side tires all year and two sets of rights only because I had recap issues. That's a lot better than buying 3-4 sets a year to stay up near the front.

Last I heard, 39 is running late models now, heard a rumour Trevor is buying the 39 (like i said rumour don't quote me), also heard the 7 was going to come and run a full time schedule. 77 is coming back (he just bought a nose cone for his) 22 is coming back his truck is about ready already, 73 I'm sure will be back, 95 will be back, last I heard 88 will be out there full time, there's lot of time yet, its only end of oct/nov now still lots of time for people to come out of the wood work toward year start.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Djsonicknucles on October 29, 2013, 03:51:09 PM
Well the 7 is a close friend of mine and I know for sure he's done....So if you wanna a rolling truck chasis his is for sale.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on October 29, 2013, 08:27:24 PM
Just to confirm, our 88 truck will be run in a full schedule in 2014, I am optimistic that we will get higher truck counts if we work at it.


We need to find out where these trucks went
Jeff shower had 2 trucks (one is Pocs)
Randy Thompson had 2 trucks
Todd Powell had 2 trucks
Jeff Finley
Adam Martin
John walzack had 2 trucks
Dennis mccoll
Derek Clark
Mike Arnold
Justin demelo
Doug braunton
Kathleen hosang
Korinca had 2 trucks
Shawn johns
And there was 2 fords
My old dodge went to tony out of st Thomas it was the 5 truck not sure if it was wrecked or not. If anyone can help me out to find out where these trucks are let me know, some May have been wrecked and some might be some of the ones racing now I am not to sure. Let me know if there is any missing
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on October 29, 2013, 08:32:51 PM
 Sid McDonald has a new style dodge that I had started to build in 2008 hopefully he finishes it too, and I heard that Andrew Pocs old style truck that he raced first is coming back someone from Tillsonburg is driving it not sure on the details. Joe windis also still has his green truck, I am sure it would be for sale cheap, it's a fast truck.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on October 29, 2013, 08:42:33 PM
Just checked my albums and found some more

Gary kirshner
Darrel porter
Keith Schwartz
Matt humphrys
Dave Poole
Norm schekenburger
Sarah Cotten
Mike Howard
Dwain fox
Kevin overholt
Andrew Thompson
Steve harborne

That's 34 trucks and as far as I know the ones that were racing this year are on top of these so that's another 10 -12 if we can manage to get even half of these back out that will make an awesome field of trucks
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: stockcarfan on October 29, 2013, 10:44:31 PM
I have the truck Gary kirshner (and Zak) use to own, well the most recent one he had. 

Good news is that he says if it doesn't sell he may be back full time racing next summer. I hope he does. I helped him out a few times at the track. Good kid and good racer.

Thanks for the kind words.  I will be back next year, it is just a matter of if I will be running a truck. 

Darrel porter, Sold both of his trucks 2+ years ago.  I think one might have become the 6.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: McQueenRacing on October 29, 2013, 11:22:50 PM
Does anyone have a total list of tucks for sale? And asking price?
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: tigeraid on October 30, 2013, 09:26:19 AM
Someone can feel free to make me a reasonable offer on mine as well....  Just gotta know before the snow hits, or getting it out of the shop will be extremely difficult.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on October 30, 2013, 10:18:45 AM
Someone can feel free to make me a reasonable offer on mine as well....  Just gotta know before the snow hits, or getting it out of the shop will be extremely difficult.

Where did your truck come from who's truck was it previously
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Djsonicknucles on October 30, 2013, 04:06:44 PM
Joe windis also still has his green truck, I am sure it would be for sale cheap, it's a fast truck.

Thats different then the black one?
I would love to know what its worth?
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: napa55 on October 30, 2013, 05:34:59 PM
Joe windis also still has his green truck, I am sure it would be for sale cheap, it's a fast truck.

Thats different then the black one?
I would love to know what its worth?

It's a 67-72 model, coil spring truck. I believe he ran it a couple of times early in the season. Then he bought Sid's truck. I don't think he has an engine with it, pretty sure he blew it up.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on October 30, 2013, 05:44:58 PM
Joe windis also still has his green truck, I am sure it would be for sale cheap, it's a fast truck.

Thats different then the black one?
I would love to know what its worth?

It's a 67-72 model, coil spring truck. I believe he ran it a couple of times early in the season. Then he bought Sid's truck. I don't think he has an engine with it, pretty sure he blew it up.



Actually he sold that late 60s truck along time ago this one was originally his brother robs truck, it is a mid 80s style he did race it this year though and he did blow the engine but the truck is fast, if you email me at verbernemotorsports@yahoo.ca I will send you his phone number and you can call him
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: McQueenRacing on October 30, 2013, 09:03:29 PM
If I buy one of these trucks and I going to have to buy all new 8 inch wheels for them for next or what is the tire rule next year?
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: tigeraid on October 31, 2013, 09:40:06 AM
Someone can feel free to make me a reasonable offer on mine as well....  Just gotta know before the snow hits, or getting it out of the shop will be extremely difficult.

Where did your truck come from who's truck was it previously

It was Mike Arnold's before me, and he said it's a Sid McDonald build.  It does have the red chassis so I'm inclined to think so.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: tigeraid on October 31, 2013, 09:41:16 AM
If I buy one of these trucks and I going to have to buy all new 8 inch wheels for them for next or what is the tire rule next year?

I believe this year you were permitted to run your remaining 7" wheels/tires if you wanted to.  I would hope they'd still allow that next season, since it's a minor disadvantage, not an advantage...
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: ministockman on October 31, 2013, 05:44:43 PM
the old 00 truck i had an cut the cage out and scrapped  it
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on October 31, 2013, 11:39:26 PM
On a lighter note to this hole deal, I am very excited to announce that we have sealed a deal with Total Rentals of Woodstock & Brantford and Colvoy Equipment of Brantford as a major contributors on our 88 truck for 2014, we will possibly looking at a paint scheme change if all goes well, we are just hashing out $ amounts now, but these to partners are committed to joining our program.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Shadowracer on November 01, 2013, 11:28:49 PM
We need to find out where these trucks went
(snip)
Derek Clark
(snip)

That one was destoyed in the wall coming out of 4. I might have the last surviving remnant of that truck (an autographed part of a quarter panel)hanging in my basement...and you can't have it.  ;D
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: truck racer on November 03, 2013, 11:29:25 AM
I hear a lot of guys saying they're interested in buying trucks and running them next year. That's great news. I see you're trying to track down old trucks out of the barns and fields. again great news. If you get these trucks cheap, great. The money it will take to bring them up to current rules will be more than you pay for the truck. Not so great. Best thing they have going for them is that rules are frozen for two more years. Lots of time to upgrade the truck. Great news.
The new tires as Adam pointed out last A LOT longer. They have more grip but have manufacturer flaws at times. Not much you can do about it. It's real frustrating. But, they're cheaper and last longer.
My truck is the fastest one on the track. Has proven success. Twelve feature races in last three years. Six this year alone. Destroyed the track record this year. I was asking $6000 for it as a roller. Comes with two sets of 8" rims, all the upgrades, and I can't even get a sniff of interest from anyone to buy it. I will let it go the way it sits as a roller for $5000. I haven't taken anything off the setup other than some lead for sponsor day. That is by far less money than you will spend to buy a truck out of a barn or field and pay for the upgrades. I'm sure Rick, you can attest to that after building yours this year. Again. It has all the upgrades and the new rims. You could literally put your motor in this thing and race it. How much cheaper can that be. Shoot me an email if you're seriously interested. garya_77@hotmail.com  I'm running ss next season. Hopefully this truck doesn't find itself in a barn with the rest of them.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: tigeraid on November 03, 2013, 11:39:41 AM
It will cost them more than $3000 for a set of tires and a couple of exhaust pipes for my truck?  Man, you need to shop somewhere else for your parts!  

Mine isn't in a barn or a field, it's up on jackstands in a heated garage. ::)

Not knocking yours of course, they can buy whatever they wish.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: MARCH on November 03, 2013, 04:01:39 PM
Since we all know john is reading this ....whats the deal with the trucks???are they gonna be running or no???its b.s to wait until april.....when any of these trucks could be sold and be ready for the new year ....too soon to tell your saying to your self?sunset speedway is already having meetings......
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Djsonicknucles on November 03, 2013, 08:53:28 PM
Seriously no point to get my truck ready just to strip it again. So Delaware aka john let's get some news posted here.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: John on November 04, 2013, 12:11:37 AM
So Delaware aka john let's get some news posted here.

The speedway is aware that this is a important topic for everyone - - it is for us as well and it will be addressed.

The track is currently evaluating its options to turn the truck series around into a success story but we are simply not in a position to announce partial plans at this moment.  I hope to have more information to add to the discussion in the near future.

-John Houghton
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Racesense on November 04, 2013, 06:55:33 PM
The Time is Now. Let's try this idea. If we think ahead 4-5 years, the truck division will survive,, and thrive, if you market it now, as your starter division after JRL.  Judged on your fan response that's were I would put my resources. They want it. Their are resources/people to help you get a decent truck setup working,racers. The trucks are there, Gary good price for the 14 time winner. I am sure the 39 truck (5 time winner)will sell in the same price range. Setup will be what ya seen.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: McQueenRacing on November 04, 2013, 08:14:34 PM
John you need to make this series succeed. Just like the bone stocks...Put all your effort into making the trucks great again.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Djsonicknucles on November 06, 2013, 11:15:28 AM
Man just when you think somethings gonna die, the drivers and owners come together and try to come up with a plan.  I dont mind that delaware hasnt had any concrete plans but lets be honest we need a schedule of decision dates. 


So I really wanna throw a shout out to Rick(88).  He sent me an email offering any help at no charge.  What a guy!
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on November 06, 2013, 11:16:22 AM
I am slowly getting a few of these figured out


We need to find out where these trucks went

Paul Fothergils old #9 truck (that's Mine)
Jeff shower had 2 trucks (one is Pocs )
Randy Thompson had 2 trucks
Todd Powell had 2 trucks
Jeff Finley
Adam Martin (I have heard he still has it)
John walzack had 2 trucks (one is 22 denboer)
Dennis mccoll (I think he still has it )
Derek Clark (wrecked)
Mike Arnold (#66 truck culbert)
Justin demelo ( the first truck he had went to Adam Swales but I think he had a 90s style truck too)
Doug braunton
Kathleen hosang
Korinca had 2 trucks
Shawn johns (wrecked)
Rob Anderton ( Mickey bridges)
Gary kirshner
Darrel porter  had 2 trucks
Keith Schwartz
Matt humphrys
Dave Poole
Norm schekenburger
Sarah Cotten
Mike Howard
Dwain fox
Kevin overholt
Andrew Thompson
Steve harborne
Bruce stover (was the green 48 truck now owned by McQueen)
And there was 2 fords (1 is Shaun Potvin #43)

Keep looking guys, thanks to the people helping me find these any more info email to verbernemotorsports@yahoo.ca
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: tigeraid on November 06, 2013, 11:49:45 AM
I am slowly getting a few of these figured out


We need to find out where these trucks went

Mike Arnold

That would be mine.  ;)
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on November 06, 2013, 11:55:31 AM
I am slowly getting a few of these figured out


We need to find out where these trucks went

Mike Arnold

That would be mine.  ;)

Thank you keep them coming!!
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: tigeraid on November 06, 2013, 12:33:55 PM
Why not break the list up into trucks that are already for sale and those that are uncertain?

I'm all for finding all the trucks, but you gotta figure at least half of those have passed on to others at some point.  Maybe we need to focus on the trucks we know are built, running (or mostly running) and sitting here for sale.

John Culbert #66 Chevy - $3000, or $1500 without drivetrain
Shaun Potvin #43 Ford - $4000
Mickey Brydges #17 Chevy - $4500
Adam Swayles #18 Chevy - $4500
Gary Adriaensen #55 Chevy - $5000
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on November 06, 2013, 12:46:06 PM
I know where your coming from John, I have a plan, I just need to know what's forsale, what's sitting, and what's ready for 2014 that's all, thanks for the help on the sale trucks, I will tell anyone first hand that tose trucks for sale are real good prices, I have about that much in mine, and a ton of time. Crate engines are cheap, could easily have a truck on the track for $6000-8000 pretty reasonable, as reasonable as racing gets

Also did someone say Piet #7 truck is forsale or is he just not gonna race it in 2014, does anyone know where it came from, who owned it previously
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: MARCH on November 06, 2013, 01:34:59 PM
Why not start a track class on your own I raced canadian vintage mods they Have  a club ,it was great everything was voted in by the drivers give it some thought that may be the best way to save this class because it's a great class !!!
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on November 06, 2013, 01:51:44 PM
Why not start a track class on your own I raced canadian vintage mods they Have  a club ,it was great everything was voted in by the drivers give it some thought that may be the best way to save this class because it's a great class !!!

I know what your saying here, but it would be almost a full time job organizing all of that and frankly I don't really have the time to do it, it may be an option in the future, I know for a fact that delaware has not given up on this class, they are as comitted to bring it back as much or more than I am, I have total confidence in them to do everything thy can to make it a success, we need to be optimistic to them and help as much as we can, we have to stop calling it a dead series, or everyone that even thought about moving into the trucks will be scared off, I have put allot o time and effort into my truck series program and haven't stopped over the off season, it will come back, I am sure, we just need to work together and make it happen.  Again this is just my opionion and no that of delaware
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Djsonicknucles on November 06, 2013, 03:43:30 PM

Also did someone say Piet #7 truck is forsale or is he just not gonna race it in 2014, does anyone know where it came from, who owned it previously

Piet wants $3500 as a roller, might consider a lower offer then that?

Let me know I talk to him daily
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on November 06, 2013, 04:38:58 PM
Who did he buy it from do you know
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: jcrashm2 on November 09, 2013, 01:10:56 PM
i kno it's early but when does delly usually post its schedule and have meetings?
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Djsonicknucles on November 09, 2013, 01:40:51 PM
i kno it's early but when does delly usually post its schedule and have meetings?

Did you buy a truck?
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: McQueenRacing on November 10, 2013, 09:30:27 PM
What happened to the 52 from this year? Last I saw it out, think it hit the wall pretty hard.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: JAMR2 on November 12, 2013, 08:21:28 AM
If you get enough trucks talk to Glen Styres and come play in the dirt as a class on an off night from Delly.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Djsonicknucles on November 13, 2013, 06:29:22 PM
So did we figure out how many competitors we got for next year?
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on November 13, 2013, 08:40:54 PM
So did we figure out how many competitors we got for next year?

I am in!!
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: jcrashm2 on November 16, 2013, 06:50:50 PM
DJ my daughter races big O fridays but still interested in a truck, last year i could have raced 5 nites and was going to buy that green 48 as i had someone interested in sharing the ride but got beat to it..lol..i actually have a truck chassis now, but its a metric frame truck...so thinking of cutting it up and building my own if the schedule allows me some play time...
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: McQueenRacing on November 16, 2013, 07:15:15 PM
DJ my daughter races big O fridays but still interested in a truck, last year i could have raced 5 nites and was going to buy that green 48 as i had someone interested in sharing the ride but got beat to it..lol..i actually have a truck chassis now, but its a metric frame truck...so thinking of cutting it up and building my own if the schedule allows me some play time...

Come out and play as much as possible....share the ride with your daughter...I have a feeling the trucks will swap some nights with bone stocks and run Saturdays
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: jcrashm2 on November 16, 2013, 10:42:32 PM
i'm hopin...
Title: Re: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: notingtolose on November 16, 2013, 11:57:09 PM
The 01 may run a part or full time schedule depending on what the track does with schedule and so one..........just heard from word of mouth i am not the driver of the 01!

Sent from my GT-S7560M using Tapatalk 2
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Djsonicknucles on November 17, 2013, 01:18:32 AM
Well I got the 48 chassis and what a deal I got. Also was talking to 07 Piet and he might come back next year now but I gotta push that one out of him still. Lol
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Djsonicknucles on November 30, 2013, 09:18:14 AM
So here's just a small update since my last post. McQueen racing has just purchased the 66 truck and has begun to set it up for the new season as well. The motor for the 48 is well on its way and my close friend is considering coming out next year. I really hope we get enough support to run next year. Because my brother and I will be looking to take down rookie of the year. Or atleast finish a few races lol. Buy a truck have some fun. Oh as for Delaware love the track but hate I have no answers to what's going on with trucks next year. But McQueen racing is committed to you guys in 2014
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: JustWondering on December 01, 2013, 09:46:18 PM
Has anyone here had the track call them inquiring about their plans for the 2014 season? 
Shouldn't the track be doing this work that you guys are doing?  It's their show and they should be promoting it.  They have access to previous owners and competitors contact info.  They should be finding out what guys are doing. They should be encouraging guys to get ready for 2014. If they find that trucks are sold they need to find out who has the truck now.  They should be helping guys who are thinking about running find a truck, or a drive train, or parts.  After all they probably have the best contact list of anyone.
If the track has been doing this then the forums need to know.
If the track has not been doing this then you have to ask, "Why not?" 
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: McQueenRacing on December 02, 2013, 12:12:45 AM
Agreed...I put my neck out there and bought a truck. My team and I have spent days working on it already. Time that could be spent with our kids and family. I really hope it's not all for not. Anyways I'm ready to get out there and shoot for rookie of the year.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: napa55 on December 02, 2013, 11:11:10 PM
They should be helping guys who are thinking about running find a truck, or a drive train, or parts.  After all they probably have the best contact list of anyone.
If the track has been doing this then the forums need to know.
If the track has not been doing this then you have to ask, "Why not?" 

Are you kidding me?!!!
Maybe they should find the sponsorship $$$, build and maintain the trucks too, hell even give the drivers a ride to the track for every show! Should they also make sure that you wipe good enough after you do a #2?

I am sure that they have enough to do getting everything together for next year, and don't really have time to make sure that everyone has an engine or fuel cell for next year. John is really good at letting the people know about any news, so don't get too excited about the fact that the track has been silent. This is totally normal, not to hear of anything until after the Christmas holidays.

That being said, it would be nice to know of the ideas that are being discussed regarding the truck series, at the very least anyways. It is obvious, that there are at least a handful of competitors that are very passionate about getting the series back to it's former glory. I truly believe that the track is and will do everything it can to keep the truck series going. I just hope it's not too late.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: McQueenRacing on December 03, 2013, 11:46:11 AM
http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-other-Looking-for-Delaware-Speedway-Race-truck-W0QQAdIdZ548730124 (http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-other-Looking-for-Delaware-Speedway-Race-truck-W0QQAdIdZ548730124)

Someone looking to buy a truck for anyone selling.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: tigeraid on December 03, 2013, 04:15:49 PM
http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-other-Looking-for-Delaware-Speedway-Race-truck-W0QQAdIdZ548730124 (http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-other-Looking-for-Delaware-Speedway-Race-truck-W0QQAdIdZ548730124)

Someone looking to buy a truck for anyone selling.

I sent him an email to come here and ask.  ;)
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: McQueenRacing on December 03, 2013, 05:04:30 PM
Can suggest he check out checkered flag media classifieds as well. I sent him an email yesterday but no response.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: streetstocker33 on December 06, 2013, 04:47:56 PM
What happened to the 52 from this year? Last I saw it out, think it hit the wall pretty hard.
Not that hard, was cosmetic, its all fixed
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: McQueenRacing on December 06, 2013, 07:11:54 PM
Will he be out in 2014? Trying to get the truck count back up...
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: streetstocker33 on December 06, 2013, 07:16:57 PM
Will he be out in 2014? Trying to get the truck count back up...
Not sure, probably if I get around to giving it a good go through it might be out part time
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: McQueenRacing on December 06, 2013, 07:33:36 PM
Will he be out in 2014? Trying to get the truck count back up...
Not sure, probably if I get around to giving it a good go through it might be out part time


Come on out... The more the better. Best series at delay by far.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: streetstocker33 on December 06, 2013, 07:36:00 PM
Will he be out in 2014? Trying to get the truck count back up...
Not sure, probably if I get around to giving it a good go through it might be out part time


Come on out... The more the better. Best series at delay by far.
probably a few races, s.s is the priority.....the regular driver isnt home every weekend and im not a fan of trying too run both
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: McQueenRacing on December 07, 2013, 11:58:16 PM
Are you Jamie Grover by chance?
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on December 10, 2013, 07:38:32 AM
There we go guys, we have a drivers meeting set for January 11 at 1 pm at fire rock golf, let everyone know about it, let see if we can get some truck guys out.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: McQueenRacing on December 10, 2013, 11:47:52 PM
Cameron McQueen - 78
Stewart McQueen - 48
Rick Verberne - 88
Mickey Brydges - 17
Jeff Denboer - 22
Andrew Pocs - 95
Rick Castle - 73
Adam Swales(Owner) - 18 (maybe)
Dave Webster - 52 - Potential Part Time
Tom Zagorodny - 77
Piet Blableuur - 7 - Potential Part Time
Rob Windis - 65 - ???????
Trevor Collver - 51 - ??????
Devon Bloemendal - 01 - Potential Part Time
Brady Smith - 39 - For Sale????
Gary Adriaesen - 55 - For Sale????
James/Courtney Marche - 6 - Will Not Be Driving



That is a list I have for now.

Anyone heard anything else this far?
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Justin on December 11, 2013, 06:10:21 AM
On the be a champion videos on champion spark plugs website it looks like the 51 of collver is moving up to super stocks in 2014 and i heard that the 55 is as well as he bought showlers car as showler is changing divisions in 2014 too.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: jcrashm2 on December 11, 2013, 07:50:44 PM
these meetings are just for rules and no schedule i'm guessing?
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Post by: McQueenRacing on December 11, 2013, 08:16:18 PM
these meetings are just for rules and no schedule i'm guessing?

If I had to guess it would be the other way around since the rules are frozen. Still thinking about coming out? Do you have a truck?
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: truck racer on December 15, 2013, 11:22:48 AM
For anyone out there still thinking about getting a truck, mine is still for sale. Drop a motor and transmission in and go racing. $4000
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: McQueenRacing on December 15, 2013, 11:50:54 AM
For anyone out there still thinking about getting a truck, mine is still for sale. Drop a motor and transmission in and go racing. $4000

Is it just going to sit and rot if you don't get rid of it?
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: truck racer on December 15, 2013, 01:01:52 PM
For anyone out there still thinking about getting a truck, mine is still for sale. Drop a motor and transmission in and go racing. $4000

Is it just going to sit and rot if you don't get rid of it?

pretty much or until I strip what I want to keep off it then off to the scrap yard
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: streetstocker33 on December 20, 2013, 07:51:04 PM
Are you Jamie Grover by chance?
yup, I am
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: wjsherwo on December 27, 2013, 09:49:05 AM
Ok on the fence racers, I bought a truck, so add one more to the confirmed Truck count....# to be determined
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: McQueenRacing on December 27, 2013, 12:28:50 PM
Nice. Who's truck did you buy?
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Djsonicknucles on December 27, 2013, 12:41:56 PM
Ok on the fence racers, I bought a truck, so add one more to the confirmed Truck count....# to be determined
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Awesome news. See you January 11
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on December 28, 2013, 08:38:49 AM
Ok on the fence racers, I bought a truck, so add one more to the confirmed Truck count....# to be determined

That's great news, which truck did you buy? Are you moving from another series?
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: wjsherwo on December 29, 2013, 10:06:54 PM
55, talked with the owners and all seems good for the trucks
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on January 12, 2014, 09:02:25 AM
Well, it was a great turn out to the speedway meeting yesterday, I think we are on the right track, hopefully we get as many to the testing days in the spring. What does everyone think of the tire rule change, I think it's good, by almost rather run the 8" Hoosier like the SS
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: McQueenRacing on January 12, 2014, 04:27:18 PM
Well, it was a great turn out to the speedway meeting yesterday, I think we are on the right track, hopefully we get as many to the testing days in the spring. What does everyone think of the tire rule change, I think it's good, by almost rather run the 8" Hoosier like the SS

Rick...

I was familiar with most the faces at the meeting but there was a few I did not know. Do you know who was all represented at the meeting?
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on January 12, 2014, 08:00:00 PM
No I only knew a few of them, not sure who all signed the sheet, maybe John will release that
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: asmtruck18 on January 12, 2014, 08:17:45 PM
I agree, this whole tire flip flop bullshit is starting to get old and quick.
If they would just stick with something and leave it alone would be great, 8 rims with 8 tires and be done with it. I thought the 8's were fine last year, as long as they didn't come apart, i ran my lefts all year, had 2 RFs come apart (and mcoll's/tire company didn't do shit for me, but did other's, so 250$ down the drain) but once they were heat cycled they were great and i never shaved a single one, just heat cycled so 6 tires for a year is a lot better than 2 every 2/3 nights 4 if you stretched em. Guess well see, time will tell what happens and how it goes.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: smithbarney on January 12, 2014, 08:51:59 PM
I agree, this whole tire flip flop bullshit is starting to get old and quick.
If they would just stick with something and leave it alone would be great, 8 rims with 8 tires and be done with it. I thought the 8's were fine last year, as long as they didn't come apart, i ran my lefts all year, had 2 RFs come apart (and mcoll's/tire company didn't do shit for me, but did other's, so 250$ down the drain) but once they were heat cycled they were great and i never shaved a single one, just heat cycled so 6 tires for a year is a lot better than 2 every 2/3 nights 4 if you stretched em. Guess well see, time will tell what happens and how it goes.

How could there be an issue with a set of rules from 2013 that are locked in?



Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on January 12, 2014, 08:58:31 PM
I agree, this whole tire flip flop bullshit is starting to get old and quick.
If they would just stick with something and leave it alone would be great, 8 rims with 8 tires and be done with it. I thought the 8's were fine last year, as long as they didn't come apart, i ran my lefts all year, had 2 RFs come apart (and mcoll's/tire company didn't do shit for me, but did other's, so 250$ down the drain) but once they were heat cycled they were great and i never shaved a single one, just heat cycled so 6 tires for a year is a lot better than 2 every 2/3 nights 4 if you stretched em. Guess well see, time will tell what happens and how it goes.

I can speak about the towel city tires I never ran them but I didn't say I wasn't happy with the 7" Hoosiers, I never had a problem with them back in the day, you just can't abuse them, for that matter you can abuse any tire, I just thought the 8" Hoosiers that the SS will be running this year would be a good fit for durability and they would stick well, I think we will be fine on the 7" tires, I am just debating on how big of difference the 8" rims will make over the 7" rims
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: asmtruck18 on January 12, 2014, 09:18:55 PM
I agree, this whole tire flip flop bullshit is starting to get old and quick.
If they would just stick with something and leave it alone would be great, 8 rims with 8 tires and be done with it. I thought the 8's were fine last year, as long as they didn't come apart, i ran my lefts all year, had 2 RFs come apart (and mcoll's/tire company didn't do shit for me, but did other's, so 250$ down the drain) but once they were heat cycled they were great and i never shaved a single one, just heat cycled so 6 tires for a year is a lot better than 2 every 2/3 nights 4 if you stretched em. Guess well see, time will tell what happens and how it goes.

How could there be an issue with a set of rules from 2013 that are locked in?


tires have their own rule book, and were not locked, hence the change to 7" tires in 2014
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: asmtruck18 on January 12, 2014, 09:26:04 PM
I agree, this whole tire flip flop bullshit is starting to get old and quick.
If they would just stick with something and leave it alone would be great, 8 rims with 8 tires and be done with it. I thought the 8's were fine last year, as long as they didn't come apart, i ran my lefts all year, had 2 RFs come apart (and mcoll's/tire company didn't do shit for me, but did other's, so 250$ down the drain) but once they were heat cycled they were great and i never shaved a single one, just heat cycled so 6 tires for a year is a lot better than 2 every 2/3 nights 4 if you stretched em. Guess well see, time will tell what happens and how it goes.

I can speak about the towel city tires I never ran them but I didn't say I wasn't happy with the 7" Hoosiers, I never had a problem with them back in the day, you just can't abuse them, for that matter you can abuse any tire, I just thought the 8" Hoosiers that the SS will be running this year would be a good fit for durability and they would stick well, I think we will be fine on the 7" tires, I am just debating on how big of difference the 8" rims will make over the 7" rims

Didn't have much of a problem with the 7's either, infact I ran them first 2 races of 2013. I am in the same mind set you are rick, the trucks feel better with the 8's, they feel more stable in my opinion compared to the 7's, its a wider track width etc, its the constant change our minds game that's getting old, need to stick with one and be done with it, most guys i know, sold the 7's to enduro's etc because we were under the assumption we weren't coming back to 7's but is what it is just putting my comments in.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: McQueenRacing on January 14, 2014, 11:35:23 PM
Awesome turn out at the drivers meetings. The trucks are looking promising. I wasn't totally fimiliar with everyone at the meeting and want to put a list of everyone who was there. Does anyone know everyone who was there? I'm excited for the 7 inch tires since both our trucks planned on running them this year anyways. I do feel bad for all the guys that went out and bought 8's though.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on January 15, 2014, 07:25:24 PM
Awesome turn out at the drivers meetings. The trucks are looking promising. I wasn't totally fimiliar with everyone at the meeting and want to put a list of everyone who was there. Does anyone know everyone who was there? I'm excited for the 7 inch tires since both our trucks planned on running them this year anyways. I do feel bad for all the guys that went out and bought 8's though.

I was there
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Djsonicknucles on January 18, 2014, 09:51:15 PM
No to cause too much excitement but I was speaking with the 7 and he hopes to race his truck this season again. He was excited to hear of the rules being the same and decreased schedule   So add another to the list of 15
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: McQueenRacing on January 19, 2014, 08:32:47 AM
Lucas Manning bought Brady Smiths truck as well. The season is starting to shape up!
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Djsonicknucles on January 24, 2014, 09:10:14 AM
Colver sold his truck too. Gonna be a wild amount of rookies
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on January 24, 2014, 10:12:00 AM
Who bought collver s truck
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: McQueenRacing on January 24, 2014, 11:47:01 AM
A guy from Windsor. Not positive on the name. Will be running an older 602.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on January 24, 2014, 01:17:55 PM
Right on, you guys are gonna have one heck of a rookie of the year battle
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: McQueenRacing on January 24, 2014, 06:10:27 PM
I am just hoping to finish every race and make it out to every race lol.
Pretty good field.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: DaveBacon on January 24, 2014, 07:53:20 PM
I'm the one who bought Trevors truck.  I was going to run SS, but things changed.  I was only able to run a partial schedule.  The trucks having only 6 races make it possible for me to run a full season.  I use to race on dirt at South Buxton, and I'm looking forward to something new.

P.S Is anyone one running #43?

~Dave Bacon
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Shadowracer on January 24, 2014, 08:35:45 PM
P.S Is anyone one running #43?

~Dave Bacon

Not in trucks, unless there's a new registrant this year who already grabbed it.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on January 24, 2014, 08:37:33 PM
Welcome to Delly, and the truck series, your gonna have a blast, and you got a fast truck, I don't think anyone does run the #43, there was a ford truck running it a few years back but not recently.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Dougy109 on January 27, 2014, 03:10:28 PM
If the 43 truck comes back, it won't be numbered as such. There's rumours flying on it's return, but if it happens... it won't be Automotive Tech running it. I am sworn to secrecy on that, for now. If it moves/ changes hands... the buyer will be running it. I have talked to them about running again, but that won't happen it seems. It is for sale, which would be a good buy. It has a good 602, Glide, good 9 Inch. We had it working right near the end of the season, just plagued with little bugs. We got them all out, then season was done.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: McQueenRacing on January 28, 2014, 12:10:54 PM
Make it happen Doug!
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: tigeraid on January 28, 2014, 02:57:35 PM
Yup, Shaun's old truck is a solid performer, and I've been trying to help him sell it for a while now... Mostly because he wouldn't sell me the motor separate.  :D
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: 2slow4u on January 29, 2014, 12:00:29 AM
A guy from Windsor. Not positive on the name. Will be running an older 602.

Hey nothing wrong with an older 602... mines got a build date of 2003... some things get better with age... I hope.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: McQueenRacing on January 29, 2014, 12:36:15 AM
Nothing wrong with an older 602. Didn't mean to come off as negative. Doesn't matter to me who is running what as long as we get a solid field! Just know the motor came out of an der delaware superstock.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on January 30, 2014, 07:50:27 AM
Ok guys, let's put our money where our mouths are and get these trucks registered, there is only 6 on the website.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on March 05, 2014, 01:33:13 PM
Well, we have 8 trucks registered, who else is planning on racing that isn't registered yet?
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: DaveBacon on March 10, 2014, 12:12:36 PM
I mailed my registration today.  #43 Chevy
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Post by: stockcarfan on March 10, 2014, 10:23:30 PM
I got mine all ready to mail, will send tomorrow.

Mickey Brydges
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Post by: DaveBacon on March 27, 2014, 02:52:59 AM
Where do you guys buy your front and rear bumper covers at?  I'm not seeing many options.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: tigeraid on March 27, 2014, 09:59:19 AM
Where do you guys buy your front and rear bumper covers at?  I'm not seeing many options.

Larry Knott Fibreglass, in Dorchester, made the Silverado nose for my truck, at least.  I think he still does them.

PM me and I'll give you his phone number, I don't want to post it on public internet without his permission.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: McQueenRacing on March 29, 2014, 05:21:07 PM
Were up to 11 with Mickey Brydges still to be added. Also the 48 truck and 7 the truck should be out this year. Any word from the 01? The 65 I see is for sale now. Last time I spoke with the 1 that is registered, he still didn't have a motor. 6 weeks out from practice. Can't wait!
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Post by: notingtolose on March 29, 2014, 06:47:44 PM
Talked to 01 the ither day and said he is still making his decision. But assured that Part time sch for sure

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Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Banzai67 on March 29, 2014, 07:14:08 PM
Just wondering why the decline of the trucks as it was a very healthy field a bit ago. Are the rules changed or are the older trucks just sitting because of the limited schedule? Could there be a full field of them or is it just an economy thing?
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Post by: notingtolose on March 29, 2014, 07:32:21 PM
To many costly rules changes over the years

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Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: McQueenRacing on March 30, 2014, 08:52:40 AM
I think at this point 12 drivers signed up is very promising and surprising. There is also the potential of another 3-4 drivers to add to that list. Not to mention all the rookies!
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: fullthrottlemotorspeedway on April 15, 2014, 06:56:42 AM
In an effort to bring the truck class forward, all truck teams competing at Delaware Speedway have the opportunity to compete under the 100%current identical rules at 5 non-conflicting events at Full Throttle Motor Speedway (Formerly Varney Speedway). The trucks, known as "Super Trucks" at FTMS will have a chance to run for a points championship and be $450 to-win, 20th-$60, 24th-$50. FTMS will not run qualifying events (draw for start/inversion) and have 2-20 lap feature events combined for the points/payout.  Drivers/Teams need to contact me (Gord Bennett) so we can move forward with running the class when we have a solid commitment by enough of the current "Super Truck" group.  fullthrottlemotorspeedway@gmail.com
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Dougy109 on April 15, 2014, 07:27:20 AM
Please post your new website guys. The old one is not giving any viable info. Understanding it is a new ownership deal... hopefully you have one made up by now. Thanks.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Djsonicknucles on April 15, 2014, 05:33:12 PM
Your running Friday nights?  What are the event dates?  What's the draw of hauling my truck. 3 hours to compete for no money. I can already achieve that at Delaware speedway. Plus now I have to change the gears in my rearend.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: fullthrottlemotorspeedway on April 15, 2014, 06:37:21 PM
Maybe that is why the truck class is in the state it's in because of comments like that. Here a track is willing to help the class by giving opportunity to grow, show your sponsor/potential sponsors a different demographic and pay more money than you run for now and get ridiculous statements from you, this is a forum and any of your words reflect more than yourself. You can all thank this guy if I decide to pay another group to entertain my large crowd instead of the truck class. BTW all events were non-conflicting with the Delaware schedule. Maybe other teams/drivers can give me better feedback before I change my mind and remove them from my schedule.
 
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: jcrashm2 on April 15, 2014, 07:03:48 PM
gord i think u need to explain more the payoff for each nite and the points deal better...i think people are confusing you and your NEW DEAL with what was being posted the last few weeks that in 2014 they were only paying top 3 drivers every nite...
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Djsonicknucles on April 15, 2014, 07:24:11 PM
Sorry man. I wasnt trying to discourage your proposal. I was more looking for some quality feed back like the sponsorships and demographics. It would definetly be fun to travel a couple times a year. Fridays are definetly not a great day for working chaps. Is this gonna be an exclusive Friday thing?
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: fullthrottlemotorspeedway on April 15, 2014, 07:50:19 PM
We will be running Friday Nights in a non-competitive schedule with Delaware Speedway, yes it is hard to do for some people but still possible for many. I would love for the trucks to utilize their equipment more and feel secure about having another home track to build or buy more trucks at the FTMS track as well as Delaware. Lets not kill it and instead grow it. If there is any potential in this proposition please talk as a group and let me know soon, otherwise I have to change my scheduling plans. Thanks, Gord Bennett FTMS
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: wjsherwo on April 16, 2014, 11:10:59 AM
I am interested...logistically it might be a challenge however it is promising to see additional options for Trucks.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Dougy109 on April 16, 2014, 05:01:17 PM
This is exciting news, Bennett. Do you guys have anyone in place to speak with yet, on logistics, rules, payout structure? I asked higher up in a post if you have a website up yet. The old one is still up, but is obviously not in use (or not yet brought to speed). You definitely have interest from guys, just need more info put in. Guaranteed guys will go, if there's some money in a full structure, and and more info. Die hard truck guys, are killing for the info.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: fullthrottlemotorspeedway on April 16, 2014, 05:33:57 PM
I am the track owner and can be reached anytime. Gord Bennett 519-721-2605

$450 to-win, 20th- $60, 24th- $50.  $2500 purse. Delaware rules and tire package.

Twin 20 lap features, no heats/qualifying. Draw to start/inversion for 2nd race. Points/purse will be combined for the 2 races

Register by the Wednesday 7pm before the Friday night event= (Free) After Wednesday 7pm it will be considered a Late registration and cost $10 at the pit gate over the $20 pit admission
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on April 16, 2014, 08:18:43 PM
This could work out to be a great thing, for the truck series, Delaware, and the new Full Throttle Motor Speedway. With the support of the delaware drivers, FTMS could have a few of there locals buy some of the trucks that are for sale, and possibly build some new ones. I turn that would have a better turn out for Delaware as well. I am just curious to see how many guys in this truck class would actually be interested in travelling a bit, even if 5 races is to much for this season, maybe we could go and run one, two, or three events to see how it goes, maybe Delaware could work with Gord from FTMS to put something together.

Thoughts?
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: stockcarfan on April 16, 2014, 09:54:02 PM
I will be there. I use to love running Varney, it is basically a mini Bristol. Should be great to run with the truck class. R Verberne I think your right with this helping the division as a whole.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: DaveBacon on April 16, 2014, 10:47:41 PM
I won't be able to do it.  Delaware is already a 2 hour trip for me.  4 hours to FTMS is just to much.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: rio27 on April 17, 2014, 10:29:27 AM
DJ my daughter races big O fridays but still interested in a truck, last year i could have raced 5 nites and was going to buy that green 48 as i had someone interested in sharing the ride but got beat to it..lol..i actually have a truck chassis now, but its a metric frame truck...so thinking of cutting it up and building my own if the schedule allows me some play time...

Crash did you build this? I have a 5 race old crate sitting in a car with no class to run,Might have a proposition, me at Full Throttle you at Delly, if Gord commits to this, you know my #.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Dougy109 on April 17, 2014, 03:09:21 PM
The 43 truck is still for sale. Just needs skins put back on. Has a full set of 12-14 Hoosiers, and rims. They were asking 4K for it, PM me for other details, and Johnny also knows info. Good crate, Glide, 9inch rear.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: fullthrottlemotorspeedway on April 18, 2014, 10:02:16 PM
I have made one of the 7 truck events included in the FTMS "Month of Money" races. August 1st Twin 25's, $5000 purse and a Bonus $1000 if a driver wins both events. Full Throttle Motor Speedway is committed to run the trucks and do what it takes to make an even better 2014 season. May 30th, June 27th, July 18th, July 25th, August 15th, Sept 14th.

Please do what you can to support us as FTMS will assist in any way to make the "Super Trucks" to their full potential and benefit both FTMS and Delaware that support the class.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: fullthrottlemotorspeedway on April 18, 2014, 11:01:35 PM
If any truck teams need Full Throttle Motor Speedway info it's on Facebook: Full Throttle Marketing (Gord Bennett) until FTMS website and other social media is ready to release
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: John on April 18, 2014, 11:05:40 PM
Delaware Speedway and the drivers of the truck series have worked hard this off-season to increase the strength of the truck series.  The evidence of this work can be seen in the increased number of registrations, which are expected to become even stronger as the race season nears.  It is our belief that the truck series is turning the corner at Delaware Speedway and finding itself on a good path.

Regarding the FTMS plan, we would have preferred that Full Throttle Motor Speedway had taken the opportunity and briefly consulted with Delaware Speedway prior to the release of this program.  Delaware Speedway often supports inter-track activities as a way of building up the motorsports community but also believes that tracks should be working together, in the spirit of cooperation, prior to the release of such information.

Gord: please send us an e-mail (info@delawarespeedway.com) if you are interested in talking about the nature of this program.  I will get you connected with our ownership to discuss.

-John Houghton
Delaware Speedway PR
(519) 652-5068 x 201
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Dougy109 on April 19, 2014, 08:01:36 AM
Either way, this is great for motorsports in the area. Hope it comes together, and will be going up to watch a night or two.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: tigeraid on April 21, 2014, 09:53:51 AM
Regarding the FTMS plan, we would have preferred that Full Throttle Motor Speedway had taken the opportunity and briefly consulted with Delaware Speedway prior to the release of this program.  Delaware Speedway often supports inter-track activities as a way of building up the motorsports community but also believes that tracks should be working together, in the spirit of cooperation, prior to the release of such information.

 :D :D :D :D :D

Owned.

You'd think that would've been a priority.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: fullthrottlemotorspeedway on April 22, 2014, 04:06:27 PM
Thank you to the truck teams that I've spoken with about racing at FTMS, unfortunately I have removed the dates I had scheduled due to lack of response. I like the trucks and saw potential or I wouldn't have even considered it. Maybe another time, Good luck at Delaware.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: John on April 22, 2014, 05:33:49 PM
Thank you to the truck teams that I've spoken with about racing at FTMS, unfortunately I have removed the dates I had scheduled due to lack of response. I like the trucks and saw potential or I wouldn't have even considered it. Maybe another time, Good luck at Delaware.

Although we were not contacted regarding this program, we leave the door open to future discussions with Full Throttle Motor Speedway should there be interest.  We wish FTMS every success in the upcoming season.

-John Houghton
Delaware Speedway PR
(519) 652-5068 x 201
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on April 22, 2014, 09:53:31 PM
Thank you to the truck teams that I've spoken with about racing at FTMS, unfortunately I have removed the dates I had scheduled due to lack of response. I like the trucks and saw potential or I wouldn't have even considered it. Maybe another time, Good luck at Delaware.

Why would you pull all the dates without even talking to Delaware Speedway? They could help you promote what you are trying to accomplish, one or two date would have been a ton of fun!! To bad you can't just give them a simple phone call and talk to them, they are very reasonable people !!
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: McQueenRacing on April 23, 2014, 01:26:44 AM
I would have been in for a race or two!
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: streetstocker33 on April 23, 2014, 09:50:14 AM
One or two races may have worked, 5 races would've been a flop.......thats a pretty good hike for most teams on a friday, especially for a class that's rebuilding, I used to go there quite a bit, it's a pretty big time commitment.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: rio27 on April 23, 2014, 11:40:12 AM
I think Gord will be the first of many promoters to see that this is the only platform to race a factory framed V8,for a reasonable cost. Thunder Car/Super stock have turned into purpose built machines which have escalated the jump from local tracks beginner classes to the next level both financially and car set up wise.The truck class is a perfect stepping stone.Frames are abundant,parts are abundant,and you can be competitive for a reasonable price.Give Gord a break on this,the man bought a racetrack a week ago that would have been closed soon. He had to put classes and a schedule together in a huge hurry to be ready for this season.Congrats to both Gord and John.Gord for keeping FTMS open and trying to improve it, and John for having the only asphalt track that offers V8 classes in their weekly show that you can be competitive for under $10000.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Dougy109 on April 23, 2014, 03:06:08 PM
No one is peeing on Gord, nor John. Did Gord discuss this with Delly... apparently not. Did he cross a line?.. No. Good on Gord for trying to put together a show. That's awesome, and smart. As for your thought process on under ten grand, I slightly disagree. Crate, 'Glide or good trans, gear sets, plus truck fabrication goes north of ten. That's the reason the class is in shambles. It is now seeing a resurgence, and that's spectacular. Yes, you can build them cheaper, and get around. But you won't be competitive.

When trucks came out, it was an awesome class. It can, and will be again with time, and patience. Firs time in years, there's actually Rookies. So Gord, go for it, and hopefully you can help get the class filled. Next year (possibly some races this year), if you stick with it.. build the class up, and we can have some kind of mini series between tracks. That idea got good reviews (some bad but good outweighed it) with the Flammy/Delly schedules.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Djsonicknucles on April 23, 2014, 06:33:36 PM
I've got less then ten into 2 trucks so far. It's called being frugal and not dumping money into unnecessary stuff. McQueen racing knows little about racing but has a lot of fun. Plus you won't find any better guys then past competitors who always look to help. If it wasn't for guys like verberne,Brady,showler, and Blaauboer I wouldn't even bother racing. But these guys lend a hand when it comes to rookies like us. My chassis was
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: Shadowracer on April 29, 2014, 06:45:51 PM
Wow just going through this now.

So to be sure I get this straight: New track owner comes in on a message board, offers to run events by our track's rules, and openly invites our competitors to "come race with us". Then a public offer of teamwork by Delly. Then the first track owner cancels the whole thing only 4 days after the initial post, without even having talked to Delaware to see if they could work something out.

Considering the so called $50.000 LM race of the century (my words not theirs) that they seem to be planning, it might be prudent to cultivate a little credibility first. And maybe do some actual promotion rather than just message boarding. This place is a general sounding board and doesn't even really accurately reflect the thoughts of the community as a whole.

If you want to get something happening for real, get down in the pits and press the flesh a little.

Just sayin.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on April 29, 2014, 08:41:34 PM
Wow just going through this now.

So to be sure I get this straight: New track owner comes in on a message board, offers to run events by our track's rules, and openly invites our competitors to "come race with us". Then a public offer of teamwork by Delly. Then the first track owner cancels the whole thing only 4 days after the initial post, without even having talked to Delaware to see if they could work something out.

Considering the so called $50.000 LM race of the century (my words not theirs) that they seem to be planning, it might be prudent to cultivate a little credibility first. And maybe do some actual promotion rather than just message boarding. This place is a general sounding board and doesn't even really accurately reflect the thoughts of the community as a whole.

If you want to get something happening for real, get down in the pits and press the flesh a little.

Just sayin.


👍👍 well said
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: McQueenRacing on April 30, 2014, 01:07:14 PM
Good news is Websters 52 truck is sold. New driver hopes to have it out this year.
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: R Verberne on April 30, 2014, 02:31:21 PM
Good news is Websters 52 truck is sold. New driver hopes to have it out this year.

Who bought is do you know?
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: McQueenRacing on April 30, 2014, 03:23:22 PM
Good news is Websters 52 truck is sold. New driver hopes to have it out this year.

Who bought is do you know?


His name is Chris. I have his email but not sure of his full name. Shoot me a msg on twitter and I will forward his email addy!
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: kevilay on October 04, 2014, 11:27:01 PM
I just purchased Shaun Potvin's old truck. I'll be out there for the 2015 season. If anyone else is looking for trucks there are some pretty cheap ones out there.

Gary Triska's Roller : Asking $2,000
Korinca Truck (needs tranny): $3000

Not sure if there are more.... These trucks are pretty cheap. Hopefully some guys pick them up!
Title: Re: Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>
Post by: dogxray on October 06, 2014, 07:00:15 PM
good to see the truck program growing. seems theres more interest everyday