SCHEDULE ANNOUNCEMENTS & CHANGES

Well, for anyone wondering entries for NTRA International were
shipped out a week ago. As of June 7 they have left JFK airport
in NY. Unfortunately USPS does not provide any other tracking
info until it is delivered. So at this point all that can be done is to
wait. But while you're waiting . . .

COMING SOON! (sooner than you may realize)

Speed Demons, Motorheads, those who go fast, and those who wish they
could go fast, innovators and straight up agitators. The hottest event of the
summer is coming soon. It's SUMMER NATIONALS and you are suppose
to be there. Let the Smack Talk begin! Beware of King of Smack Talk
Doug412. If you have been following the points standings you will notice that
while Doug412 has been distracting everyone with his smack talk among
Pro classes, he has quietly racked up enough points to be points leader in
the Combined Series. Smack talk is for fun but seems like at least one of us
use it as a strategy. Either way, talk it up and back it up, and then show up.
The show is going down.

Registration to open soon.

Link to point calculation summaries.

COMING THIS FALL!

The next scheduled NTRA to be run is the "Battle for the Crown",
the MAGNA / X-TRACTION series final. Taking place October 18-20
featuring STREET and PRO STREET classes; special added attraction
is DOORSLAMMERS. Sign-up to open soon.


Following the Battle for the Crown, there will be an exhibition
race held at Mockingbird Heights Dragway. The 'CURSE of the Hearse'
exhibition will be held October 31st, Halloween. This is an Outlaw
event. Any chassis, any armature. Sign-up to open soon.


To wrap up the calendar will be NTRA Finals to be held at Lion's
Drag Strip, November 8-10. This event will feature Gasser and
Nostalgia Funny Car classes. Two popular classes to finalize the
Sportsman's Series at NTRA's flagship track. All this event needs
is you! Sign-up to open soon.

A FEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

First , I would like to thank all who participated in helping to
make the 2013 NTRA race year a great success. Special thanks to
all of our Racemasters. Two years ago NTRA was down to one host
track. NTRA was under threat of going into the 2012 race year with
only our flagship track, Lions Drag Strip. A few adjustments were
made by NTRA relaxing host track requirements and a call was made
to the membership asking for hosting tracks. The response was
overwhelming. Several came forward to offer up their time and track
to host an event in 2012. Even more for 2013 race year making 2013
our biggest year yet. To all our Racemasters again, Thank You! To
participating racer/builders, thanks. To our sideline observers and
gawkers (I don't know what you're waiting for), looking forward to
the day you all decide to join us. Until then, I hope you find the
NTRA proxy racing program entertaining.

Five years of NTRA racing and year five's race calendar was a great
way to celebrate. 2013 ends on a high note was a fantastic finale at
Lions Drag Strip. Once stats are all tallied NTRA will officially
close out 2013 with an Awards Ceremony (date be determined), another
NTRA first. During the Awards Ceremony two people will be able to walk
away with one of two Kdog Racing creations. The Kdog Racing creations
were featured in the JUST FOR FUN game. Here is a preview, more photos
will be posted in the JUST FOR FUN THREAD.

Big thanks to Kevin of Kdog Racing for offering up his time and talents.

Now how does one decide how these prizes should be distributed? I had these
cars in my possession since April and still cannot come up with an answer
I am happy with. I am a big fan of random draw, so one car will be given by
random draw made up of everyone that submitted an entry in 2013. The other
one will be decided by you. It will be NTRA's Peoples Choice. You can submit
your nominee along with your reason why by sending PM to ninjatek, use Peoples
Choice as subject. I will accept nominations up to the end of day (midnight PT)
Wednesday 11/20/2013. Submit as many nominations as you think are deserving.
On Friday a poll will open allowing everyone to submit a vote of the top
nominees for Peoples Choice.

Official planning for the 2014 NTRA Race Calendar is now open!
If you wish to host a NTRA event in the 2014 calendar year, now is the the
time to make your desires know. Send a PM to ninjatek with 2014 Calendar as
the subject. If you have never hosted a NTRA event, be sure to include a
description of your track (track material, timed length, shutdown length,
power supply, timing system, etc.). If you are a current or past racemaster
just send PM to ninjatek stating that you are available for 2014 racing
season. If your track description is not in the 2013 NTRA Race Directory
or your track has changed you will need to include a description of your
track. Calendar planning is a hectic time for me and would hope to be done
with it before the Thanksgiving holiday. If that is the case race directory
should be out 1st or 2nd week of December. Let's get it on!

I'm thinking there is something else I'm suppose to include here. Can't
think of it now, will come back to it later.

2014 RACE DIRECTORY NOW AVAILABLE!
FOR VIEWING OR DOWNLOAD

Click RACE DIRECTORY to view.
Or click banner near top of page.


PEOPLES' CHOICE POLL HAS CLOSED.
Results are recorded and will be announced at Annual Awards.