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Thursday, January 14, 2010 10:08 AM
SUBJECT: FIRA & World of wheels

This past weekend once again the World of wheels was held at Wisconsin Exposition center. This is the first year in a long time that FIRA had no car on display. Last year Denny Dutton displayed his car. I made several contact and found no one had interest in bringing their car. Now on the lighter side, I wore a FIRA shirt and had many persons passing by asking about FIRA and was literature available. I furnished them the web site. The interest is still out there after many years of promotions. I would hope that some of the former members would get together and get involved in dialog that might bring back such a good racing organization.

Dick Heath

RECEIVED: Monday, July 20, 2009 10:15 PM
SUBJECT: FIRA

FIRA and the Superlites meet at JRP Speedway in Tulsa, OK. I brought the 57 Predator down to Tulsa on Saturday July 18, 2009. We had a great time racing on the quarter mile oval. Doug Bullington and his wife Kellie were gracious hosts. We ran with the Thunderbolts, 40 hp NAMRA cars, pushing the young guns to drive harder. We ran hard for the Superlite heat and feature until Doug was sidelined with an engine problem near the end of the day. Special thanks to Alf Gebhardt, track owner and promoter, for the extra practice time. JRP is a great facility and I plan on a return trip next year.
Richard Kossak(57)

RECEIVED: Saturday, February 28, 2009 8:43 PM
SUBJECT: Superlites in Tulsa, OK.

The Superlites in Tulsa OK are still running. We start April 4th. We have branched off and made a kids class as well. We call them the thunderbolts. (a namra car with a 40hp sled motor)Good interest is being shown down here. Could be better, but with the economy the way it is, we'll take it. Our website is www.superliteproseries.com and we run at 12:00 noon on every other Saturday. Call Doug Bullington (918)446-4161 if you have any questions. We have been running your rules since we bought the cars from up there. We would love to see some of you guys down here!

RECEIVED: Sunday, February 01, 2009 9:32 AM
SUBJECT: RORI banquet

I attended the RORI banquet and was presented a plaque thanking FIRA for a great season. The banquet was very well attended with every team represented, many crew, car owners, sponsors and new members were also present. Trophies and awards were handed out and then the bench racing began. A good time was had by all. RORI will be having their rules meeting very soon, they want to continue to race with FIRA and look forward to an exciting 2009 racing season

RECEIVED: Thursday, October 30, 2008 11:41 AM
SUBJECT: Correction

On the rockford july 4th race Dale Aikman is from Rocky Ridge not rocky ride, could you fix this for me. Thank you, Dale

Note, I can correct the typo on this site, but since this is a copy from a Rockford Report by Kevin Ramsell you would have to contact him to correct the original. WR

RECEIVED: Saturday, October 25, 2008 10:14 PM
SUBJECT: Praise

Just wanted to touch base with some old friends! Its Austin Konetski club member in 1995. That was one of the best years of my racing career. You guys let a young dumb kid come travel and race with ya and I remember every track and every show. I went on to race dirt modifieds and then Ashpalt super late models and was lucky to win in all of them. I learned there are great drivers at every track in every series out there!
I work for the #17 Sprint Cup team now and don't get home much but wouldnt trade it for anything. I often think about my time with you guy's, the fast cars and the great people. Glad to see the club is running strong! If anyone gets to a Cup race come find me! Good luck in 09.
Austin Konetski

RECEIVED: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 8:07 PM
SUBJECT: Feedback

     I'd would like to thank everyone involved for your support and encouragement during my debut run at the Dells Speedway on August 23.
   Obviously, it was disappointing to have a major mechanical malfunction; first, because it ended my racing night and second, a breakdown is time and money. But that's racing!!
     I was very appreciative and impressed with everyone's initial concern for me and then for all the advice about repairs.
    Jim Bass did a great job making a new drive shaft and left rear upper radius rod for me. He also helped me with a new chain and taught me about the shaft bearings. John Zeilinga was generous with an offer of a spare secondary clutch and my son, Paul, was extremely helpful to me in getting the car back together and running.
    Here's what we found out when we disassembled the damage (thought you might like to know so we all learn from each other's events):
    First, as reported to me by more than one person, (including a few I found in the stands who witnessed the incident), the drive belt "shattered"; in doing so it seemed that one end was temporarily "stuck" on the secondary clutch. That produced a "whip-effect" as the remainder of the belt that then tore off of the secondary.
     The torque and resultant force caused the drive shaft to bend (about 40 degrees and about 9 inches in from the end of the shaft where the secondary clutch was attached). While doing so, the bent shaft caused the secondary clutch to whip around at the end of the shaft and slam on the chassis more than once with shrapnel pieces from the clutch going through the aluminum chassis floor. All this force caused the drive chain to break.
   We also found the left front motor mount and bolt were ripped off of the chassis; the left rear and right rear motor mount bolts were bent and broken ( a little extractor work was necessary) and the right front motor mount bolt was bent.   This force that pulled the motor to the front left also pulled a radiator hose off of the radiator. That's where the water on the track came from and happened after the belt broke. It had been speculated by a few drivers that the water hose came off and put water on the right rear tire which started the problem. I found that the water hose had simply been bent downward to a 90 degree angle and was attached to an in take on a secondary radiator with a clamp; not a good connection. I since have put a 90 degree fitting on that spot.
     Well, that's my report and I'm disappointed that Milwaukee for 9-27 is cancelled. So, I'll see you at the annual meeting and the banquet.
Please feel free to contact me via e-mail at any time.
Best wishes,         Denny Dutton   FIRA #73

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Received: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:38 AM

I wanted to let you guys know my son Richard came home last night. He spend 30 days in the Intensive care unit. Thank you for your thought and prayers. I hope to see you turning left soon.
Richard Kossak

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RECEIVED: Saturday, June 14, 2008 9:37 PM
SUBJECT: Milwaukee

What a great day at the Milwaukee Mile Mini Road course. Every FIRA member there assisted me with my car in some way and I thank you all. John Z skipped a practice trying to get my car running. Thanks John. The camaraderie and friendly atmosphere is what drew me to joining this group. Its nice to see its still strong. People at the track, including a track employee, made positive comments about our cars and their performance on the track. Thanks for all the kind words shared with my family in the pits. My wife really appreciated the guys stopping by to chat with her. My son Richard appreciated not being grilled with questions about his health, he's a quiet and reserved guy. And he's not a race fan yet (I don't know how that happened) but he enjoyed watching the guys scrambling around their cars.

Thanks,

Rich (57)

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RECEIVED: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 6:08 PM
SUBJECT: Slinger photos

Hi Folks,

It was nice to meet you at Slinger, you guys haul! I have a few photos on my website www.openwheelpictures.com look under the May 18 Angell Park heading.

If there is interest, I'll post some more. It takes a little doing, I have to get the photos to my web guy. I have no clue how to do it.

All the best!- Bill Blumer

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RECEIVED: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 9:35 PM
SUBJECT: Update from Rich Kossak

Richard went back into intensive care on Mothers day. He has severe heart failure and transplant rejection. We hope to see improvement by next week.
I hope you guys have a great time at Slinger.
Richard (57)

RECEIVED: Saturday, May 03, 2008 12:50 AM
SUBJECT: Update from Rich Kossak
Hello,
Richard Jr. is home, finally. Nine days in the hospital total, five were in intensive care, for transplant rejection and left heart failure. Time will tell how the heart heals, but he's doing ok for now. Thanks for your prayers.
Richard Kossak (57)

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RECEIVED: Wednsday, April 30, 2008 3:07 AM
SUBJECT: Rockford
We had a good time Sat. and look forward to a great season.
Mark Findley / Rascal Outlaws

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RECEIVED: Sunday, April 27, 2008 10:25 PM
SUBJECT: from Tim Roach i.e. 151
The Rascal Outlaws have accepted 2 dates at Columbus that FIRA has turned down. They are May 9^th and July 11^th. They have invited FIRA cars to run with them. Myself, Brown, Phillips and Greenfield have said they would attend.
Tim Roach. edited. WR
This is not a FIRA sanctioned event no FIRA rules apply.

POSTED: Saturday December 15, 2007 8:00 PM
SUBJECT: Apoligy, Rob edited and copied. WR

As the current President of FIRA I personally wish to apologize to you for the actions taken in the form of two e-mails sent to you by members of FIRA. I know that your letter was sent with the best intentions and was not meant to insult anyone.

The e-mails that I just received copies of are Not in any way representative of the majority of the members of FIRA and are an insult to everything a club like this should stand for.
Wally Reitz President of FIRA

RECEIVED: Thursday, December 13, 2007 7:04 AM
SUBJECT: Milwaukee Mile.

I recently received 2008 bookings for the Milwaukee Mile. I thought this might be of interest to some.
Other dates have not been posted yet such as the spring and fall shoot out for the smaller cars.

May 30,31 and June 1 IRL

June 20 & 21 NASCAR

Aug 22,23,& 24 Governors Cup

April 30 Andretti Green Testing IRL

May 4, Drive the mile

May 9 Team Moore testing

May 10 Midwest Enduro Event (Oval Track)

Aug 29,30 & 31 set for the SCCA

Dick Heath

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RECEIVED: Friday, December 07, 2007 8:00 AM
SUBJECT: Joining FIRA

      I aim to get on the track with FIRA in 2008 and I want to take a moment and introduce myself. I have a ex NAMRA "aero" chassis and I am bringing it up to FIRA specs. Mark Morey has just completed my upgraded roll cage and now it's time to get going on reassembly.
      Does anyone race a Rotax (or am I going to be the only European out on the track with all you rice rockets)? If anyone has experience with the Rotax 521cc, I'd love to connect up and gain any previous race experience. My current engine runs strong, however any information on clutches/gears run would be very helpful.
      Also, where is everyone currently purchasing their Hoosiers and wheels?
Finally, as I get closer to the bodywork going back on... are the numbers #00 or #22 taken ay this time?
     I look forward to getting know the FIRA family in 2008.
Jim Foersterling fira_racing@yahoo.com

RECEIVED: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 6:23 PM
SUBJECT: 10" tires

Hoosier Racing Tire Corp.

Re: Little Car Asphalt line (item numbers beginning with #41)

Dear Mr. Saunders,

This inquiry is in response to rumors circulating that the Little Car Asphalt tires series starting with part number 41 will or are being discontinued.

At the Formula Indy Racing association yearly rules meeting yesterday several members proposed that our series switch from the 10” diameter tires to 13” tires. The main reason form this proposed change was that they stated Hoosier is discontinuing the 10” tire production.

Can you confirm or deny this rumor?

Thank You for your assistance with this matter.

Sincerely, Jim Bass
Technical Inspector, Formula Indy Racing Association
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Date: Monday, December 3, 2007 4:55 AM
From: Irish Saunders
To: Jim
Subject: Re: Little Car Asphalt Tires

Jim,
This is just a rumor. We are still going to make the 10" bead size asphalt tires.

Thanks
Irish Saunders
Manager Contract Tire Sales

RECEIVED: December 02, 2007 7:54 PM

We at team 35 want to thank John Zeilinga for hosting the rules meeting again this year, wonderful job! We also want to congratulate everyone on their new positions in the club! We can't wait for the season to start up again!!
Lyle & Jeff

RECEIVED: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 8:09 AM
SUBJECT: Rules meeting

I want to apologize to the FIRA membership for not being able to attend the 2008 Rules Meeting. I have to leave town on business. I think this year's meeting is a pivotal one and I wish I could attend. I have emailed Tim Roach my thoughts concerning a few of the proposed topics. Best wishes to all during the upcoming holiday season!!!

Gary Cooper #44

RECEIVED: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 2:32 PM
SUBJECT: Thank you

I want to say thank you for the opportunity to associate with FIRA. I was invited to the April practice by Neal, to just check out the cars. I was welcomed by Jim and Doug and I was allowed to hangout and assist where I could. Tim put me in his car, without hesitation, to turn a few laps. I attended events throughout May and June, including entering the pits. My first race was June 26 and I managed to finish the season. The competitiveness of these racers doesn’t get in the way of their desire to help others with advice and assisting with repairs on and off the track. Thanks to John and Neal, I seem to bend your ears the most. I look forward to next season and spending time with a great group of friends.
Rich Kossak(57)

RECEIVED: Monday, November 05, 2007 8:56 AM
SUBJECT: 07 Banquet:

Special thanks to all that planned and attended the 2007 FIRA Awards Banquet. My opinion it was a great success. If you are a member and did not attend you certainly missed out. Thanks to Wally, Barb, Phil G. and the two teams who presented their FIRA cars for display out side the Ball room. Would it not be great if all members would recruit one new member for 2008? This is not impossible. Owners and Drivers are needed.

Dick Heath 19

RECEIVED: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 6:22 PM

We at the 35 Team wanted to thank Dick Heath for setting up the event for all of us to race at the Mile. I can say we had a blast. And thanks again for setting up our guest speaker for the Banquet.
Jeff #35

RECEIVED: Monday, September 17, 2007 9:02 AM

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of FIRA for their condolences and the beautiful spread of flowers sent from FIRA upon on the Death of my Wife Marcia. Thank all of you and God Bless.

Dick Heath 19

RECEIVED: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 8:15 AM

SUBJECT: Dick Heath
We at the 35 team want to send out our prayers and thoughts to Dick Heath and his family of their loss.
God Bless Marcia..

RECEIVED: Sunday, September 02, 2007 1:01 PM

SUBJECT: Jim Bass.
Just wanted to say it was good to see Jim Bass at the race track Friday night.
Jeff Tomashek

RECEIVED: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 10:15 AM

SUBJECT: Thank you, everyone.

My wife Melissa and I would like to thank everyone from FIRA for the Babies R Us gift card. It will come in Very handy for diapers or whatever. I can't believe how many we have gone through already! We would also like to thank everyone for the cards and gifts that we have received at the track! Very thought full!! Everything with Melissa and Caitlyn is going great! I can't believe my three weeks off are almost over! The thought of going back to work really sucks let me tell ya! Well, thank you everyone again!!

Lyle, Melissa, & Caitlyn Phillips

RECEIVED: Thursday, July 26, 2007 9:48 AM

SUBJECT: Madison International Speedway

   Talked to Dave at MIS Yesterday, maybe got us Qualifying? but could not get us on the 1/2 mile. Also I saw the ad on TV last night for the event, we were mentioned, so we now have a TV spot.
   The pit pass is $30. Track opens at noon, open practice starts at 2pm until 4PM. the show starts with practice at 4Pm.
   Most of us have not run this track before, the extra two hours of practice will help you get the proper gearing and clutch weights set before the show begins.
   See you there, we need a good showing here if we hope to being invited back.
Vern

RECEIVED: Sunday, July 22, 2007 9:53 AM

SUBJECT: Jim Bass

Hi All,
   Thanks for all the calls, visits, E-mails and cards.   I'm doing pretty good, will be about two months before I'm really up and going.   Cast on foot really slows me down.
   Some of you may be concerned as where you can get needed parts from,   Talk to Mark Morey.
I have been in contact with him and he has made a generous offer on our web site to help out FIRA racers.
    John and Neal know him and have used his services. (Ref; "Fabrication work" Below)
   See Ya at the races! Jim Bass

RECEIVED: Saturday, July 21, 2007 2:01 PM

SUBJECT: BABY GIRL IS HERE!!

Great news!! My wife Melissa delivered our baby girl last night! Caitlyn Jean Phillips weighed 7 lbs 14oz and is 22 inches long. We are Very Very Excited! This is our 1st. I'll send a picture when I can. Thanks!!

Lyle Phillips

RECEIVED: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 8:18 AM

SUBJECT: Fabrication work

I was sorry to hear that Jim Bass was hurt in a recent accident, I hope he gets back on his feet as soon as possible. Neil Gillentine and said that some of your members were concerned about getting fabrication and machine work done in Jim's temporary absence. I would like to offer my fabrication/machining services until Jim gets back. I do work for Neil and John Z. and they have been happy with it. I have a small shop in Sugar Grove IL. where I can do general fabrication (bending, welding, etc.) and mill machining. For lathe work I have a couple of local machine shops that do work for me. I also offer computer aided design of parts and assemblies as well as a chassis jig for building frames or entire cars.
I'm not looking to take away business from Jim, I would like to help out while he's recuperating. It is important to keep the car counts up.

I race the #3 car in the IRS midget series and before that I built and drove drag cars for 20+ years.

Please let me know if there is anything I can help with. I offer a discount to IRS midget racers, I also offer that same discount to FIRA members.

Mark Morey
Morey Enterprises Inc.
PO Box 407
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
630-466-7858 (office and fax)
Racefab1320@aol.com (email)

RECEIVED: Monday, July 9, 2007 11:18 AM

SUBJECT: Jim Bass
Just got off of the phone with Jim, he is doing great, might go home today.
He has a cast on his left foot, body brace, & neck brace. Should take about 3 months to heal.
He asked me to thank everybody for him, for the phone calls, cards and concern.
That's all I know for now! Vern

RECEIVED: Monday, May 14, 2007 11:39 PM

Is the schedule final? There are a couple of dates out there that I think we should keep pushing for. Rockford Saturday Oct 6 looks like a little car national event for the Burris Tour at Madison International Friday and Saturday September 21-22 MIS Fall Classic Dells Speedway Fri Sat Sun Sept 28-30 TENTATIVE Small Car Nationals Slinger Burris Tour runs there Contact person at www.burriscircletour.net Milwaukee Mile with the Burris tour

Anyone have any thoughts?
Tim Roach

RECEIVED: Monday, May 14, 2007 11:28 AM

SUBJECT: Thanks to Jim Bass & Tim Roach

Team 38/1 would like to give a big thanks to Jim Bass & Tim Roach for
all their help in getting me back on track. The crash at Rockford
required me to replace,
one shock, rear axle, two lower control arms, one steering rod, one push
rod, two 4-link rods, all needed to be made by Jim (great job) also lost
my rear wing Tim modified his spare wing so I could use it for Fri. race
He also brought it to me Thur. night and stayed until 10:30 pm to help
Jim & Me put it all together. Both front wings also needed repair. I
feel it took about 50 man hours to put it all back together. THANKS
again guys could not have done it with out you! Vern Brown

RECEIVED: Sunday, May 13, 2007 9:29 AM

SUBJECT: Thanks to John Zeilinga

Team 35 wanted to Give a Big Thanks out to John Zeilinga for his help on our car at 151 Speedway Friday night. He took a lot of his time to help us with our loose problem. Thanks again John. Does anyone know where can we get some rims for our car ?....We have looked on the net and
really can't find someone who has them.. Also I thought that was some of the best rac'n Friday night I have seen in a long time. The fans were cheering and on the edge of their seats with the up front battle.........What a show!..........It was also nice to see all the cars there too.
.................Thanks again. Jeff 35

RECEIVED: Sunday, April 08, 2007 1:46 PM

SUBJECT: Transponders

I know the rules are set for this year but I think FIRA should consider this for the future. More and more tracks are adding scoring loops and require transponders for their regular weekly divisions. The only tracks that we race at that I know of that use transponders is the Dells and maybe Madison but I am sure others will follow. The use of transponders will pretty much eliminate the need for a race director but it will add cost (around $200). Also on the positive side is you can see you lap times every lap on line and there is no confusion for finishes. Does anyone have opinions on this?

Tim Roach #17 FIRA

Reply: Actually the race directors duties do not include scoring. A scorer or someone is still required to get and transfer the data and to make sure that the received data is accurate. It is a great help in scoring a race and settling arguments, but someone must line up the races, work as liaison to the track, enlist scorers and settle arguments. The race director is also required to watch for rule infractions on the track. The other problem is that most of the tracks we run do not have scoring loops and some may not be compatible with the transponders we purchase so a receiver of some type would be necessary at a much higher price and someone must set it up, then sit in the grandstands near the start/finish line to watch the equipment etc. Just my opinion.
WR

RECEIVED: Thursday, March 08, 2007 8:59 PM

Hey Everyone,
We have been busy getting ready for the race season...........We want everyone to know they can visit our website and find out our past and present.....www.formulaindycar35.com
Lyle and his wife are expecting their first baby in July....
We just got the pipes made for the car this week and we are putting the
finishing touches on the car..................Jeff #35

RECEIVED: Friday, March 02, 2007 1:59 AM

Hello,
My name is J.E. Caudle and I have a new web forum at http://metalfabnet.com.
The form is dedicated to the low(er) cost open wheel race car. F1000, F500,
and Formula Indy. As I have stated the forum is new and at this time not being
utilized. It would make me very happy to see an active group utilize it.

Please let me know what you think. My rules are simple.

1) Be Nice to each other
2) Hurtful language has no place on my board.

Hope to see you soon.
J.E. Caudle

Ironheart Fabrication
1634 Airport Road
Fenwick, West Virginia 26202
ironheart@metalfabnet.com

RECEIVED: Sunday, January 28, 2007 1:20 PM

When is the election sceduled to elect a new president?
#42 eric gallagher

Reply: As always in November, I believe it's the 4th in 2008. It's nice to see someone planning ahead to perform there civic duty. Wouldn't it be wonderful if everyone performed there assigned duties as diligently as Mr. Gallagher. WR.

RECEIVED: Sunday, January 28, 2007 1:15 PM

A couple of good sites for the bike guys www.gixxer.com or www.kawasakiforums.com
If someone knows of a good sled forum, please post
Tim Roach

RECEIVED: January 25, 2007 3:04PM
New car availability?

Howdy,

This might help to quell some rumors about Predators are no longer available. They are. We (Keith Howard and I) can provide chassis, parts and components from our existing suppliers and if not from them, with time others. We would like the readers to know that the development of the Predator was a non-profit venture for most all who have participated in it. I have made $18 on the sale of Predators since we built the prototype from square tubing and debut it at the Mecca Center way back in 96. Keith Howard owns the molds and has body parts available for both Predator oval cars (Indy or F1) as well as the Predator DSR car and I know that despite sales of many many bodies, we have not recaptured enough to pay for the development of the molds. I haven' t heard to the contrary, so I am guessing that Jim Bass, a fabulous machinist and FIRA racer, member and supporter, will supply most of the rolling components and I suspect his profit is also nil. The frame was available from another FIRA friend, Leon Steenbergen of Vari-tech in Wisconsin and trust me, he didn't buy a vacation home with all the money he made either!. If any of these Predator suppliers cannot make a part, contact myself or Keith and we will assist in obtaining what you need...be it a hub, rotor or entire chassis. Again, Predator cars is a platform which were intended to help you build a technically correct and stylish FIRA car. Long live the Predator! There are a total of 18 chassis out there that we know about and a couple clone wannabees. The design has proven its worth not only in victories, records but in surviving crashes as well. Of course there are always those who have a better mouse trap, or are critical of something on any race car, but the Predator, if built as we intended it to be built, will handle with the best of them, is easy to maintain and part are available locally to Predator owners. If there is a downside to my design, its that I cannot fit in it! Most of the recent interest in the Predator car has not come from the Formula Indy Market for which the car was designed, but rather those interested in Slalom or cone racing/autocross. It its original form, it does not meet SCCA specs but can be autocrossed in a number of associations and road raced in Midwestern Council if you are a member. We have sent info all over the country, Canada and Mexico. One chassis was sold and they have stolen the design ideas and are making their own which we are currently dealing with. email me if you have any questions.

Phil Groebe

RECEIVED: January 23, 2007 10:12 AM

Something to do when there is no racing or football, Tim Roach.
Wisconsin Racing Expo Saturday January 27th 10:00am - 6:00pm
Wisconsin State Fair Park - Wisconsin Products Building
Cost: $5 per person

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RECEIVED: Sunday, January 07, 2007 11:49 AM

I wanted to thank Mike Nelson and his crew for doing a very good job of representing F.I.R.A at the Racers Auction in Rockford. The booth looked great. Jeff #35

RECEIVED: Friday, January 05, 2007 8:31 AM

I race with the NAMRA group and I'll be at all the racing in Grundy I hope you have about 6 races down there.
Thanks Jim

REPLY: To Jim from NAMRA,

We are working on the schedule now and the number of races really depends on the anticipated car count. At present you are the first from NAMRA to express an interest and you are definitely welcomed.
If you would send me your e-mail address and any other NAMRA contact info you may have, I will attempt to keep you and anyone else who may be interested informed of our plans for 07. We, just as I am sure you, want to keep this great thing we have going and we can only do that with a spirit of mutual cooperation that can do nothing less than benefit all of us. Use any link to the webmaster.
Again Thanks,

Wally Reitz FIRA Webmaster

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RECEIVED: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 11:20 PM

The Illinois Racer Auction & Show is located at the Sportscore Indoor Sports Center located at 8800 E. Riverside blvd Loves Park IL. Take I-90 to the East Riverside blvd exit. go east 1 mile to Paulson Rd. turn left. follow signs for parking. set up will be Thursday night between 7 and 9 . show is Fri, noon till 6 and Sat, 8 till 6. the Racer Auction will be going on at the same time.
Mike Nelson WR

RECEIVED: Monday, January 01, 2007 9:15 AM

Hay Boys and Girls: Just a quick note the web site looks great. Its great to see mister Mike Nelson Firing (FIRAing) up the web site. Looking forward to the 2007 season, the number 33 car has a new look and new power plant. Hopefully we can keep it cool enough to run with the rest of the teams.

Chris Hibbard #33

Keep going Mike!!!

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CORRECTION: Friday, December 29, 2006 12:26 AM

FIRA will be attending the racer auction show in Rockford on January 5 and 6. setup is Thursday night. Anyone interested in helping out, let me know.
We could really use some help. Mike Nelson

RECEIVED: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 9:31 PM

If you are looking for some racing action this weekend, check out this website. www.rumbleseries.com
Racing midgets indoors in Fort Wayne this Friday and Saturday Tony Stewart will be racing Saturday.Tim Roach

RECEIVED: Saturday, December 16, 2006 11:59 AM

It is too quiet on the forum!!!!!!!!!
I want to remind everyone that there are only 28 weekend days left before the first practice days.
If you take a couple of days off for Xmas and a couple of days to recover from New Years, that leaves 24 days on the weekend to get our cars ready. If anyone needs help, there are plenty who can assist. Post your technical questions. Just make sure everyone is ready for the first race. The 17 team has been busy with the new GSXR 750 and the fuel and drive system changes.
We should also take this time to update our driver profiles.
I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy and safe holiday season. I hope I get the Hoosier racing tires I asked Santa to bring me. Tim FIRA 17

RECEIVED: Friday, December 08, 2006 10:52 AM

From Tim Roach FIRA 17
The Racing Online forum
Subject: Dells Speedway Sold!
From: (DRPNEWS)
To: (ALL)
DateTime: 12/8/2006 11:15:05 AM

Dells Speedway SOLD! After many tough months for Wisconsin racers and fans, I am proud to announce that the former Dells Motor Speedway has been sold. The new owners, will operate the track in 2007 as
the Dells Raceway Park. Further details will be released soon as the new owners make preparations for the 2007 season, including the creation of a new website for the Dells Raceway Park.Email
inquiries from racers, team owners, media and all other interested parties can be directed to my below listed emailBob BlaschkeDRPnewseditor@juneaucounty.net

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RECEIVED:Thursday, December 07, 2006 9:58 AM

I would like to take this time to thank all who attended the FIRA annual meeting on December 2nd 2006. What a great turnout and the impute from all was very encouraging going into the 2007 season. I want to also thank President John Z, and his board for their dedicated effort during 2006. And also Wally keep up the good work with the FIRA Web page outstanding very professional. Newly elected officers have got there work cut out for them. The challenge they have in front of them is Hugh but it is apparent that they are will to achieve excellence. We must not be discouraged by the loss of track but set our standards high and we will be welcome at the many tracks in the Tri-state area. We are a professional organization.

Dick Heath #19

RECEIVED: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 12:06 PM

The announcement was just made that there will a racing trade show in Indianapolis, the week after our January 20th meeting. The show will be held in the champions pavilion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Aaron and I are planning on attending it to further facilitate the acquisition of parts for our team, funding, and sponsorship of FIRA and the FIRA race dates. If anyone is interested in attending with us, we will have space available in our vehicle or we can convoy down there if anyone is interested. I have a web adress for you that details the event and gives contact info for questions. Here is the web adress: http://www.racestud.com/ubb/Forum17/HTML/026945.html. Also, please post a way to contact me about anything that we discussed at the first meeting for 2007 which includes but is not limited to sponsorship, tracks that I have contacts with, and anything technical with the cars.
Here is my information, please post it prominently:
email Lundind1@yahoo.com
cell phone: (219)218-1413.
David Lundin
Lundin Indy Racing

RECEIVED: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 3:24 PM

Check out the following website > http://www.chicagoindoorracing.com
I would like to see if there is interest from our club to have a monthly meeting/race during the off season
See you all at the rules meeting on Saturday
Tim Roach FIRA 17

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