Web Site Changes Underway
02/28/10 - With the start of our season three weeks away, I have made some updates to the site in preparation for points. I have updated points standings for all four classes and you will now see all drivers, as of the last update from Raceway Park a few weeks ago, on the site. I am hoping to have a new update soon as I know several of you have mailed in your checks. If you not signed up for points, please do so as the more points drivers we have the more fun we will have. I have moved the latest winner pictures to be horizontal and will keep it udder the latest news item. The bar feature the latest winner of each of our four classes and a fifth picture will show a different winner from years past each time you visit the page, go ahead, refresh the page and see. I also updated the driver top 5 standings on the left side of the page so that you will see the top 5 for the class you are reading about on top. For example, click on the class links on the top banner and you will see both the left and right of the web site show specific class top 5 and sponsors.
Fingers crossed for no more snow!!!
2009 ECS Corvette Challenge Event 10 Winner Rob Farley
2009 ARH Pro 8 Shootout Race 4 Winner Michael Conway
2009 Cartek Pro 10 Double-Index Race 5 Winner David Harris
2009 AMR Pro 11.50 Race 4 Winner Rob Farley
Title Sponsors Renew for 2010
02/27/10 - We are very happy to announce that all four of our title sponsors have agreed to return for 2010. We are especially grateful to our Pro class sponsors as expanding the schedule from 5 dates to 11 for the Pro 8 Shootout, Pro 10.50 and Pro 11.50 meant each of our sponsors picked up a bigger financial outlay ensuring that each class maintains its payouts. We are happy to announce that East Coast Supercharging returns as the title sponsor of the Corvette Challenge bracket class while American Racing Headers returns to title the Pro 8 Shootout 9.50 Index, Cartek Performance Engineering returns to title the Pro 10.50 Index and Anger Management Racing returns to title the Pro 11.50 class. In these trying times, we thank our title sponsors for their support of the Corvette Challenge racing series.
Raceway Park to Test 12.50 Corvette Heads-up Index
02/07/10 - If you have missed the hints or the announcement at the banquet, Raceway Park will be testing a heads-up Corvette index this year. That is right; you have an opportunity to try a .500 pro tree heads-up 12.50 index for Corvettes only this year. The success of the Corvette Challenge indexes and drivers requests for another index have led to the scheduling of a trial index. The race will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2010 during the annual Corvette Show & Go at Raceway Park. Rules will be similar to our 11.50 index class except for the index being 12.50. Try and make plans to attend and race. If turnout is successful we can look into doing this on a regular basis as part of our Corvette Challenge.
Banquet Is Done
02/01/09 - We had a great time at the banquet. Thanks to all that came out to partake in the celebration. We will have video up in a few weeks hopefully. Congratulations again to all of our Champions, runner-up and award winners and our Top 16. Thanks for the fun time and drinks. See you all in a few weeks.
Pick up Banquet Tickets at the Banquet
01/15/10 - In years past, we have mailed out banquet tickets but this year will be different. I ordered the tickets late and just received them this week and don't want to risk mailing them out at this late date. I will hold the tickets. You can get them at the registration desk before you enter the banquet hall. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
You still need to pre purchase the tickets. You have until Sunday January 25 to get the payment to me. Paypal is instant and so easy even JPEE was able to do it.
See you soon.
Preliminary Schedule Update
01/13/10 - Just got a call and one of our preliminary dates needs is moving. Please note we will NOT race 10/23 and instead will race a week earlier on 10/16. The schedule is still preliminary as of now.
Better Late Than Never, 2008 Top 16 Article
01/19/09 - It was a long year and the Top 16 race for 2008, which was held with the first race of 2009, was completed but its article was not. I have completed that article now and put it online. Sorry folks. It works out well with 69 days to go for our first race of 2010 and our 2009 Top 16, you now have something to read.
Click for 2008 Top 16 Article.. Congrats again on the win Ralph!
Updated Champions Header
01/03/10 - With a new year comes a new web site header. You will now see the four Champion Corvettes, Rob Farley - Corvette Challenge, Michael Conway - Pro 8 Shootout, David Shen - Pro 10 Double Index and Rob Farley - Pro 11.50 at the top of every page. Along with the Corvette change is a little bit of menu restructuring and font change for the site navigation in the header. Hope you like it.
Happy New Year!
2010 Points Sign Up form is now Available
To sign up for points for the 2010 season, click on the image link or contact Raceway Park at 732.446.7800 or at www.racewaypark.com.
Please Note: If you are signing up for points, the number is free so you only need to send in your points sign up fee.
Old Bridge Township Raceway Park is once again offering racers a $5.00 per
category discount to all racers who sign up prior to February 5, 2010.
Example: Instead of paying $40.00 to compete in Real Street, you will only
need to pay $35.00.
Old Bridge Township Raceway Park is once again offering racers a $5.00 per
category discount to all racers who sign up prior to February 5, 2010.
Example: Instead of paying $40.00 to compete in Real Street, you will only
need to pay $35.00.
Announcing 2010 Preliminary Schedule and a New Class Structure
12/18/09 - We are pleased to announce the 2010 East Coast Supercharging Corvette Challenge preliminary schedule. Keep in mind the schedule is preliminary and will not be finalized until the after we ring in the New Year. The '10 schedule will begin with our annual "Warm-up" race, a full payout, non-points race, on March 20, 2010 (this race will also feature our 2009 Top 16). We will then proceed with a 10-race points season and finally conclude the year with our '10 Top 16 race in November.
The Corvette Challenge series will be taking a huge step forward in 2010. The series will feature the largest model specific bracket series anywhere and three heads-up Index classes. The 11.50 index returns and will be joined by the reshaped 10.50 heads-up Index, no more double index! The third Index class will be the restructured Pro 8 Shootout, now a 9.50 index. Our schedule will feature all four classes at each of our 11 dates open to all Corvettes which includes the season opening "warm-up" and 10 points races for each class. The points system for the Corvette Challenge bracket class remains unchanged and we will feature two changes for the Pro (Index classes). Any Pro Index class winner, who is also the number one qualifier on the day of the win, will be rewarded with a 5-point bonus. Additionally we will no longer penalize a driver for making a run under his/her index.
Raceway Park will once again offer a discounted combination tech card where you can run any two Corvette classes on the same day for $50. You can race brackets with any index or you can race any two indexes on the same day for only $20 more than the $30 fee for one class.
Updated rules pages will be uploaded soon.
Big thanks to Raceway Park for continuing to provide a playground for Corvette owner's and helping find innovative ways to make our hobby even better.
You are all welcome to come celebrate the season and recognize our class Champions and top performers at our annual banquet.
The banquet will again be held at the Crown Plaza in Monroe. To purchase tickets contact Edgar Perez for a paypal address or snail mail address to mail a check. We must have a final head count a week before the banquet. The important information is below.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
6 to 11 PM
Crowne Plaza - Monroe
390 Fosgate Drive
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
609 655 4775
Cost is $45 per individual payable to Edgar Perez (email or PM me for address). Food will be similar to last year.
A cash bar will be open for those who wish to buy me a drink ;)
I have negotiated a block of 10 rooms at a rate of $80 for the night. I can get more if we use them all. You must call guarantee a room. The group name to use when calling is "Raceway Park-Corvette Challenge".
All year-end payouts, jackets, trophies (including first round upgrade trophies for our bracket class) and awards will be given out at the banquet. We will again feature door prizes, raffles, giveaways and the ever popular auction. If you wish to donate items for the banquet, and thank you for those who have already, please contact Edgar Perez.
Four New Articles Online
11/28/09 - Over the past week we have completed four new Corvette Challenge articles wrapping up the last race of each of our four classes and the class championships and special titles. You may have seen some but here is a set of links to the final race wrap-ups of 2009. Thanks to Rob and Eric for the help with the articles.
QTP Giving Away Banquet Tickets
11/24/09 - First I want to say thank you to Barry Adler and Quick Time Performance for his continued support of the Corvette Challenge over the years. This year QTP will be donating a pair of Banquet tickets to one lucky winner who makes any purchase at their website between now and December 31, 2009. When you make your purchase and check out on the website, in the comments box enter "Corvette Challenge raffle giveaway" and your name will be entered into the drawing for the free tickets. The tickets, at $45 each, are a $90 value. QuickTime makes quite a few products to the LS based motors including headers, cutouts, timing chain covers and more. They also make stuff or other vehicles that you might want to look at.
Go to www.quicktimeperformance.com to shop and remember to enter the comment in the comments box.
2009 Final Points Review
11/24/09 - Points have updated and validated with Raceway Park. Several corrections were required from our preliminary recording this past weekend. Please take one final look and ensure your points are correct and report any issues immediately. Thanks.
Rob Farley Doubles Up, CC and 11.50 and Mike Conway Wins Pro 8 Shootout
11/21/09 - We finally caught a good weather break and we were back racing again for our final race of the year. Rob Farley doubled up winning the Corvette Challenge and the Pro 11.50 races while also clinching both Championships. Mike Conway did the same in his class, winning the race and clinching the Championship in the process. Preliminary points have been calculated and articles are in the process of being written. Lots of exciting story lines in the season finale so check back soon. Congratulations also go out to Rookie of the Year, Gary Hillen and Gear Jammer of the Year Michael Archibald.
Season Finale is Upon Us
11/20/09 - The weather is looking great for our season finale tomorrow, November 21, 2009. Hopefully you can make it out for our final Corvette Challenge, Pro 8 Shootout and Pro 11.50 Index of the 2009 season. See you there.
Officially Rained Out
11/14/09 - Official word was posted this morning at 6:45 AM; we are rained out today. Sadly this means we will not have a full points season for any of today's classes as there are no dates left on the schedule to make them up. So we try and race our final Corvette Challenge, Pro 8 Shootout and Pro 11.50 of the season next week, November 21.
Outlook for Tomorrow
11/13/09 - Some of you may have noticed our beloved forum has been down all day. I know we are all watching the weather and crossing our fingers. Unfortunately the drill is the same, call the track in the morning and often. I will update the site and send out a twitter message when I get any negative new, if at all. Raceway Park phone is 732.446.7800. Hope to see you tomorrow.
First 2009 Champion Decided; David Shen Wins Pro 10 Double Index Championship
10/31/09 - Congratulations go out to David Shen on his second Pro 10 Championship title. It was a nail-biter with Shen going red first round losing his first 1st round ever in Pro 10 competition. He needed the win to clinch the title and the red light left the door open for Edgar Perez to take the points lead from him if he went on to win the race. He went to the final but could not get past first time event winner, David Harris when Harris took the stripe by .026 and Shen jumped in relief. The championship had been decided by 11 points, less than one round (20 per round), when Harris took the win by .028. That is it. That is the margin of Championship. Congratulations to David Shen who wins his second Pro 10 Championship, first in the Double Index format.
First Time Winners Paul Bogdan(CC)and David Harris in Pro 10 DI in Even 9
10/31/09 - Rain threatened again but not enough to stop Paul Bogdan from taking his first Corvette Challenge victory in our 9th race of the season. Good karma comes to those who give and Bogdan gave by entering the Pro 10 DI to help coordinator Edgar Perez and then went on to win the Corvette Challenge when Tony Cupolo went red. In Pro 10.0, we had five entries and David Harris won the three rounds to capture his first Pro 10 Double Index victory over Edgar Perez with a .028 margin of victory. More details to come and preliminary points have been updated at on the standings page.
Oct 24, 2009 Officially Rained Out and Nov 7 Race rescheduled Due to Shakedown at E'town
10/24/09 - Okay folks, we have gotten official word that today's Corvette Challenge, Pro 8 Shootout and Pro 11.50 are rained out. No drag racing today. The rained, coupled with the recent rescheduling of the "Shakedown at E'town" weekend even means that our schedule will be shook up! We go forward with next weekend's, Oct 31, Challenge and Pro 10 Double Index. Nov 7 is a day of rest or spectateting at E'town. Nov 14 and Nov 21 will be Corvette Challenge, Pro 8 Shootout and Pro 11.50 races. Our Top 16 race moves again to the beginning of next season as the Nov 21 weekend is the last for the 2009 season at Englishtown. Sorry folks. See ya next week.
Please No Not Again!
10/23/09 - Now it is time I lay me down to sleep and pray the lord my rain to keep. Yes the forecast looks bad for our race tomorrow. At this point we are officially on for tomorrow but please do call Raceway Park for an updated recording before you leave home tomorrow and I suggest you call during your trip as well. I will post an update on Twitter if I find out before you. Also not that our Nov 7 Corvette Challenge has been bumped for the rescheduled Al Anabi Shakedown at E'town. We move that to Nov 14 moving our Top 16 to the 21st but this will all change tomorrow if rained out.
Farley goes Back to Back and Cavanagh Wins Pro 10 in Event 8
10/10/09 - After a long rain delay, we finally started racing around 2 pm today. Light drizzle started to fall as the gates opened around 9:30 and did not let as quick as we hoped. However Rob Farley did not let that rain on his parade as he finished the day with his second Corvette Challenge win in a row and 10th overall in the Corvette Challenge. He becomes the second racer to win 10 in his Corvette Challenge career and trail Ralph Savarese with 18. Trails him in the points too but moved up to number 3 with the win. Shawn Cavanagh, Corvette Challenge, Pro 11.50 and Pro 10.0 racer now has done what only three other before him have down. Taking the win in the Pro 10 Double Index over David Shen today who had breakage on the line has now won two different Pro classes. Cavanagh won the last Pro 11.50 and now has won a Pro 10 race. He joins, Paul Ziajski, Mark Shaw and Jay McCardle who have each won in Pro 10 and Pro 8 Shootout. Shawn is the first to do it with Pro 10 and Pro 11.50 wins.
Congratulations to all the participants today. Thank you for waiting out the rain with us. We will have full articles as soon as possible. Go on over to the Corvette Forum to congratulate the drivers. Check your preliminary points where you are here too.
Vendors spaces available for the Corvette Challenge
2/11/03 - A 20'x 20' space can be rented to vendors at Raceway Park in conjunction with any of our Corvette Challenge Events. The space costs $100 per event and includes admission for 2 spectators. Please contact
info@etownraceway.com. Product should be Corvette, Racing or Car related.
What is the Corvette Challenge all about?
The East Coast Supercharging Corvette Challenge Drag Racing Series is the premier Drag Racing Series for Corvettes only in the nation. This series consists of race dates (schedule top left) where you can bring your Corvette to the "drag strip" to race. You do not have to be experienced to race. We will help you along. We do the racing for fun (and a few prizes). You can come to any number of events. Points will be awarded to you prizes will be awarded throughout the season based the prize being given away and at the end of the season based on your total accumulated points. [more]
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