Truck series at Delaware??? Where does it go from here?>

[Shadowracer]

We need to find out where these trucks went
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Derek Clark
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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.  

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[truck racer]

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.

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[tigeraid]

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.

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[MARCH]

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......

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[Djsonicknucles]

Seriously no point to get my truck ready just to strip it again. So Delaware aka john let's get some news posted here.


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[John]

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

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[Racesense]

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.

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[McQueenRacing]

John you need to make this series succeed. Just like the bone stocks...Put all your effort into making the trucks great again.

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[Djsonicknucles]

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!

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[R Verberne]

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

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[tigeraid]

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. 

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[R Verberne]

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!!

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[tigeraid]

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

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[R Verberne]

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

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[MARCH]

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 !!!

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