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Post by ninjatek on Jan 2, 2015 7:15:19 GMT -7
COMING UP . . . LATER TODAYOpening of . . . 2014 NTRA AWARDS CEREMONY
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Post by ninjatek on Jan 2, 2015 17:36:47 GMT -7
Racers, Ladies and Gentleman, Boys and Girls, and those watching just because, Welcome to . . . Before we get started a few words pertaining to this weekend's awards ceremony. . . Director's Address2014 was indeed a milestone year for NTRA. Having recovered from a three event season just a few years ago to nearly an event every month in 2014. I would suspect that many organization endures periods of hardship. But it is the best of them that survive the hardships and makes a comeback as successful as NTRA has. So often an individual is recognized as having make such a great impact as being responsible for a groups' survival. For Apple it was Steve Jobs, in Microsoft it is Bill Gates, at various times it is credited to Lee Iacocca for having rescued Ford and Chrysler. Yet there are so many unnamed heroes who's contributions go unnoticed or unrecognized. It is these people of NTRA that are most responsible for the revitalization and the success NTRA now celebrates. NTRA has many sponsors and contributors that have continually given over the years. NTRA has a fantastic group of guys that we know as our Racemasters, who give us their time and efforts to host events. But the main cog that makes this all work is you, the Racers. It is your ongoing participation that makes sponsors and contributors give, and Racemasters sacrifice time and put in the effort. They strive to do their best for you because you strive to do your best. So to the Racemasters (past and present), all of our sponsors and contributors through the years, and most of all the participants and racers, thanks for a fantastic and successful 2014 race season. A Note About AwardsLast year NTRA introduced trophies as part of the awards system and attempted to carry it throughout the 2014 race season. I am sad to announce that executive sponsorship responsible for providing trophies and some of the prizes has ended as of September 30, 2014. As a result NTRA will not be able to provide trophy awards for the ending of the 2014 season. In effort to keep our award winners from leaving the season empty handed, the certificate system will be reinstated and certificates given in place of trophy awards. The certificate system shall be used for the 2015 race season and shall remain NTRA's method of recognition until such time as executive sponsorship is reinstated or new executive sponsorship obtained. A Note About PointsThe NTRA points system strives to make an even playing field for the beginner and experienced alike. To attempt to level the field bracket points were included in all classes. It was also to done to produce more winners in the final tallies. The system still needs some tweaking but does show that the attempt was a step in the right direction. It also created some problems in that it did not always show pure class winners. So, weekend in addition to awarding those winners based on the NTRA system, though not to be awarded pure class winners will also be recognized. Coming up next . . . Class winners from the Sportsman category. Stock Nostalgia Funny Car Econo-Dragster All when we come back. |
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Post by ninjatek on Jan 2, 2015 18:41:41 GMT -7
. . . and we are back. Ours ceremonies opens by recognizing the NTRA Class Points winner, NTRA Top Eliminator, and pure class points winner in Stock Class. Eagle Racing captures the Stock Class points race with 165 points. JJwallace and Ninjatek take second and third positions in this class. Eagle Racing ties in points as calculated using the Pure Class Points system but falls short in the finals. Ninjatek take pure points winner due to having better win ratio. Top Eliminator in Stock Class goes to Ninjatek while Eagle Racing and JJwallace take second and third positions. Next up is Nostalgia Funny Car Class. It was a tight race here with KS1933 outscoring JJwallace by one point to take the lead in NTRA Class Points with Eagle Racing capturing the number three position. In Pure Class points no change of lineup here as KS1933 also walks away with Top Eliminator honors. The final class we'll cover here of the Sportsman category series is Econon-Dragster. The lineup here again comes out the same across all calculations with JJwallace taking NTRA Class Points leader and Top Eliminator honors. KS1933 and Eagle Racing capture the second and third positions. (Street Class(X) points which also were included in the Sportsman Series classes will be recognized as part of the Magna/ X-Traction category.)  And there you have our Sportsman Series class winners. Bang your hands together for our Sportsman Series class winners for their outstanding class winning performances. When we return, we will be recognizing the class winners of the Competition/ Eliminator Series. Gasser Nostalgia Pro Stock Leadslead |
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Post by ninjatek on Jan 2, 2015 20:05:17 GMT -7
We're back again. . . Competition / Eliminator Series class consist of Gasser, Nostalgia Pro Stock, and Leadsled classes. Starting with Gasser Class, PCeng and Mike11422 compile identical points under the NTRA scoring system. But the award goes to PCeng whose win ratio is just 0.030 better. Mike11422 gets the the number two position with PrettyNPink making a mark at the number three position. In pure points calculations PCeng maintains the lead with PhantomBSE and Doug412 taking second and third positions respectively. Slight shakeup in the Top Eliminator ranks as Eagle Racing comes out on top with a 4 - 0 record over PCeng's 4 - 1 record. Behind PCeng, PrettyNPink and Mike11422 share the number three spot. In Nostalgia Pro Stock JJwallace and Doug412 draw identical Win records, but JJwallace clearly takes NTRA points lead over Doug412; 227 to 193. In pure class points from out of the blue 79Malibu outpoints JJwallace by three with Doug412 taking the number three position. Another tie in the bid for NPS Top Eliminator as 79Malibu and KS1933 score identical records and win ratios. In a Director's call the Top Eliminator award goes to 79Malibu as KS1933 fell short on points in either calculation. In the first running of Leadsleds, PCeng takes lead position over JJwallace by six points with Ninjatek getting the number three position. In pure class calculations PCeng stays on top over Ninjatek by one point with JJwallace getting the number three spot. Top Eliminator shakes out the same as pure points calculations with KS1933 tying with JJwallace for the number three position. (Pro Street Class(X) points which also were included in the Competition/ Eliminator Series classes will be recognized as part of the Magna/ X-Traction category.)  These are our Competition/ Eliminator Series class winners. Let them know you appreciate their winning performances. To wrap up this evenings ceremonies, next up are the Magna/X-Traction Series classes. Street(X) Pro Street(X) Back in a few. . . |
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Post by ninjatek on Jan 2, 2015 21:34:06 GMT -7
We're back . . . This will be the last posting of the evening which will bring tonight's portion of the ceremonies to a close. Tonight we will have reviewed all of the classes run in the Combined Series. Tomorrow we will review and recognize those classes run in the Independent Series and Outlaw category. Then on Sunday we review the winners of major series "Combined Series" and its three sub-series, along with the major series "Independent Series" and its two sub-series, plus the Outlaw category. The Magna/ X-Traction Series consist of Street and Pro Street classes. In Street Class TGM2054 leads in NTRA points with 285 with KS1933 coming in at the number two position and international entry Nitroviking taking third. However, in pure class scoring Nitroviking comes in fist with 236 points, one point over TGM20154. Top Eliminator ranks the same as pure point having KS1933 coming in at the number three position. In Pro Street JJwallace edges out SKR by one point with Nosubfor3 taking the number three spot. SKR captures the top spot in pure class calculations and also takes Top Eliminator followed by JJwallace and Nosubfor3.  Here are the Magna/ X-Traction Sereies class winners. How about a big hand for all of tonight's winners and we'll see you right here tomorrow night to continue 2014 NTRA Awards Ceremony. Good night and join again tomorrow. |
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Post by pceng on Jan 2, 2015 21:57:57 GMT -7
CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS !
Looks like the crowd was getting a little to colorful before things started winding down...... hope no one was hurt.
CORDELL , THANK YOU ! ! ! FOR ALL YOU DO !
....... Peter
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Post by AJR on Jan 3, 2015 4:32:32 GMT -7
This is great!! Thank you Cordell for all that you do.....your efforts are appreciated!! We are spoiled for sure. Looking forward to the rest of the ceremony. Acknowledging the pure class winners as well as the NTRA points system winners I think is a good thing as well. Congratulations to all the 2014 winners AND participants. 2014 was by far the busiest (stating the obvious I know) and most competitive year since I've been a member. Thanks again.
BTW.........I always did like the Certificates!! 
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Post by Eagle Racing on Jan 3, 2015 5:08:06 GMT -7
Very nice Cordell!! Another great awards ceremony. Thank you for the time and effort you put in to running the NTRA. Look forward to the rest of the awards ceremony. |
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Post by ks1933 on Jan 3, 2015 8:45:31 GMT -7
Thank you Cordell!! for all you have done for NTRA this year. The ceremony was the crown for a GREAT! year that every one had, it looks like the crowd enjoyed it too. Congrats to all of the winners this year. My cousin and I had a great time this year and not to bad for not knowing much about the hobby. My cousin is going to continue to race and I am taking a few months off.
......Thanks again Cordell,......Dennis |
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Post by Phantom B.S.E. on Jan 3, 2015 12:27:17 GMT -7
Congrats to all our Racers, Race Masters, Sponsors, and all the great members here on Nitroslots, together everyone here makes this fun.
A special thanks to our Administrator Cordell (a.k.a. Ninjatek) for managing to pull off another great racing season in 2014 and the future looks just as bright.
I look forward to a fun race season in 2015 with plenty of new tips and tricks, custom parts being built, and awesome car builds to share with us all.
Let The Good Times Roll,
Tom
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Post by nosubfor3 on Jan 3, 2015 15:21:08 GMT -7
All I can say is WOW. Cordell you are the best man. All you others I say your achievements are fantastic. I'll be right there with ya all this year.
DRAG-ON all
Vince
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Post by ninjatek on Jan 3, 2015 19:11:05 GMT -7
Good evening all and welcome back for day two of Last night we covered all of the class winners for those classes which are a part of the Combined Series. Tonight we will review and acknowledge class winners of those classes belonging to Independent Series. First up will be classes from the Inline Series, consisting of Mountain Motor Pro Stock and Brackets. In MM/PS JJwallace leads in NTRA points with 409 with Eagle Racing and PCeng taking number two and three positions. In pure class points the lineup is the same but slightly different among the ranking of Top Eliminator. JJwallace holds the number one spot with PCeng advancing to second place and PhantomBSE coming onboard at third. In Brackets Escamillachicks make their mark by capturing the points lead with 90 points. Mike11422 and JJwallace come in at the number two and three positions. These results are the same in pure points and as Top Eliminator.  These are the winners among the Inline Series of classes. Let's show them how much we appreciate their outstanding performances in the Inline Series. Next up when we come back, we will examine the results of those classes that make up the Pro Series. Nostalgia Top Fuel Doorslammer Modern Funny Car Top Fuel . . . classes when we return. |
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Post by ninjatek on Jan 3, 2015 20:51:26 GMT -7
2014 NTRA AWARDS CEREMONY will continue shortly, but first let us take a moment to acknowledge our 2014 NTRA PROXY RACE PROGRAM SPONSORS AND CONTRIBUTORS NTRA and its members appreciate the many contributions made by our sponsors. We ask that everyone join in expressing our gratitude. Everyone, bang your hands together! . . . and the crowd goes wild, absolutely hysterical. The sound level here in the auditorium is simply deafening. As soon as the crowd calms down, we'll be back to top off the evening with the Pro Series class results. |
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Post by ninjatek on Jan 3, 2015 22:49:53 GMT -7
We're back to top off the evening with the Pro Series class results. First class up is Nostalgia Top Fuel and is noted for extreme innovation and creativity of builds, not to mention phenomenal performance among 4G chassis. JJwallace makes the top of the NTRA points list and is followed by SKR and PhantomBSE at the second and third positions. In pure points calculations JJwallace holds on to the lead, but it is PhantomBSE that moves up to second position over SKR. As Top Eliminator rankings it is SKR who surpasses all with only one loss of twelve races. JJwallace and PhantomBSE follow coming in at second and third respectively. Next up we review Doorslammer class results. JJwallace comes in on top in NTRA point with a respectable lead over Eagle Racing and Jim Russell. In pure points JJwallace manages just a one point advantage over Eagle Racing with Jim Russell coming in at third position. JJwallace again on top as Top Eliminator, but it is Jim Russell that edges out Eagle Racing to take the number two slot. Modern Funny Car sees JJwallace at the top of the list with Eagle Racing coming in second and Escamillachicks making third place merely on the strength of bracket points. In pure points there is no change in the first and second positions, but it is PCeng that makes the list at third position. Top Eliminator rankings has JJwallace leading with Eagle Racing and KS1933 at a tie for second position. In Top Fuel it is JJwallace on top with Eagle Racing second and PhantomBSE third in NTRA points listings as well as among Top Eliminator rankings. In pure points it is PhantonBSE that manages to outpoint Eagle Racing by three to capture the number two position, but it is JJwallace that remains on top. (MM/PS points which are also included in the Pro Series classes has been recognized as part of the Inline category.)  | It is quite an accomplishment and an outstanding display of performance. . .
Ladies and Gentleman . . . the winner of nearly every Pro Series class
in every calculation used (all but NTF Top Eliminator). . . JJwallace and SKR
as NTF Top Eliminator. |
This concludes this evenings portion of 2014 AWARDS CEREMONY. Join us tomorrow when NTRA recognizes the winners of the following categories: These sub-series . . . Sportsman Series
Competition/ Eliminator Series
Magna/ X-Traction Series
Pro Series
Inline SeriesOutlaw Series and the two major series . . .
COMBINED SERIES and INDEPENDENT SERIESThe best is yet to come, see you all tomorrow when 2014 Awards Ceremony continues. |
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Post by ninjatek on Jan 4, 2015 17:39:12 GMT -7
Welcome back for finale of this weekend's . . .
Tonight we review the sub-series winners and major series winners. The winners in these categories have displayed exceptional performance not in a single class, but across multiple classes. And in the case of series winners, outstanding performance is required across several platforms. The names to be announce this evening have made their mark as being among the best during the 2014 race season. If you have ambitions of making a mark of your own among NTRA, it will be achievements made by these names you must strive to emulate or even surpass in 2015. And now on with the show . . . The sub-series of Combined Series, consist of Sportsman, Competition/ Eliminator, and Magna/ X series. First up is Sportsman series where it is JJwallace accumulating a whopping 781 NTRA points, with KS1933 just 12 points behind, and Eagle Racing coming in at the number three spot. KS1933 captures Top Eliminator with 19 wins out of a total of 25 runs. JJwallace and Nitroviking get the number two and three positions. In Competition/ Eliminator series, JJwallace leads the pack with 625 points followed by PCeng and Doug412. PCeng gets Top Eliminator with 15 wins out of 20 runs. JJwallace and SKR come in at number two and number three. Magna/ X series sees TGM2054 with 411 points take the top spot, with JJwallace and KS1933 coming next in line. But it is Nitroviking that walks away as Top Eliminator having 8 wins out of 9 runs. JJwallace and TGM2054 take the runner-up spots here. The high competition of the Independent Series is made up of Pro and Inline sub-series and here is how it played out. In the Pro Series JJwallace ends with a massive lead of 1150 points over Eagle Racing and PhantomBSE. No change in the line-up for Top Eliminator as JJwallace put up 38 wins out 46 runs. With 409 points JJwallace comes in on top of Inline Series, followed by Eagle Racing and PCeng. Like in Pro series, no change in line-up as JJwallace leads as Top Eliminator with 12 wins out of 16 runs.  And now the Outlaws which is scored apart from either of the two major series. This year's Outlaw series consist of three classes: Nostalgia Top Fuel, Pro Mod Hearse, and a late addition of Ratt Rod. Nostalgia Top Fuel was previously recognized as part of the Pro series classes and data remains the same when applied here (see Pro Series class presentations). In Pro Mod Mike11422 makes his make scoring 155 NTRA points, with PCeng just 4 points behind, and Doug412 coming in at a not too distant third. In a pure class calculation it PCeng coming in with 101 points, with Dave632 just 1 point behind, and Mike11422 & Doug412 matching points at the number three position. Pceng holds Top Eliminator position with 4 wins of 4 runs, and the remainder of the line-up the same as in pure points calulations. These are your 2014 Sub-Series winners, give them a round of applause for their demonstration of outstanding performances. Some fans from Florida.
After a brief intermission we will return with the winners the two major series and the Outlaw group. Coming up:
Outlaw Group Overall Winner
Combined Series Winner
Independent Series Winner
All when we come back to close out 2014 NTRA Awards Ceremony.
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