Season Announcement July 6, 2020

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Monday, 6 July 2020

 July 6, 2020

Statement from the Nova Scotia Drag Racers Association

After thoughtful consideration NSDRA has determined that it will not be opening Greenfield Dragway this season. Many factors go into this decision but there are two major concerns leading to this conclusion.

• Greenfield Dragway relies heavily on its volunteers to execute an event. We have many that are still not comfortable with larger gathering and personal contact. The directors completely understand and would never put our volunteers in that situation.

• The financial risk. As an association we have limited funds. We cannot risk the future well-being of our track by forcing a few mediocre events in 2020. Many competition vehicles have been parked for the season so a small number of entries is very possible. Couple this with a “No Spectator” model and the opportunity for revenue is very limited.

The directors of NSDRA are racers also, so we want to be on-track competing, and in the pits socializing with our racing friends and family as much as anyone. This is a tough decision to make but it is a decision made with rational thought and not from emotion.

We sincerely wish all racers, sponsors, volunteers, supporters and their respective families good health and safety. Please enjoy a summer with your family and friends and maybe even cross a few things off the honey-do list. We look forward to strong rebound for local drag racing in 2021!

Take care,
The Directors of NSDRA

NSDRA General Meeting

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Monday, 28 October 2019

There will be a General Meeting of the NSDRA, it will be held at the Best Western Plus in Bridgewater (#527 Highway #10) (Meeting room to be determined) on November 2, 2019. The meeting will begin at 1:00 pm.

We will be reviewing the 2019 season and making plans for the 2020 season.

Members wishing to pay their 2020 memberships will be able to do so before the meeting starts. New members wishing to join may do so at the same time. People will be available starting around 12:45 pm or after the conclusion of the meeting for those wishing to pay their dues.

Please spread the word around about the meeting.

Race Report- August 24-25, 2019

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Wednesday, 28 August 2019

Race Report- Greenfield Dragway, August 23-25, 2019

It was a fantastic weather weekend at the dragway, a far cry from the dismal weather encountered earlier in the season. With a total of 166 entries on the grounds and an action packed-schedule…it turned out to be quite a show!

The weekend schedule featured the annual bracket bash, The Top Sportsman-Top Dragster series, followed by the Atlantic Stock-Superstock  and Greenfield Drag Racing Series on Sunday.

Here are the eliminator results:

Top Dragster / Top Sportsman Combo

Winner- Brett Ramsay

Runner-up- Jim Green

Semi-finalist- Jason MacNeil, Glenn MacLean

Bracket Bash, No Box

Winner- Chad Ramsay

Runner-up- Mike Ingram

Semi-finalist- Tony MacNeil, Jeremy Keans

Quarter-finalists- Dave Joudrey, Danny Hirtle, Chad Cronin

Round of 16- Greg Nickerson, John Rankin, Glenn Frizzell, Ryan Thibeault, Kevin Brown, Bill Sheppard, Brendan Smith

Bracket Bash, Box

Winner- Barret Bonnar

Runner-up- Brian Mansfield

Semi-finalists- Darrell Poole

Quarter-finalists- Blair Walker, Mark Green

Round of 16- Terry Brown, John Croft, Chad Ramsey, Josh Goodwin

Junior Dragster Shootout, A Ladder

Winner- Kale Johnson

Runner-up- Wyatt Rankin

Semi-finalist- Bryson MacNeil

Junior Dragster Shootout, B Ladder

Winner- MacKenzie Powers

Runner-up- Gavin Pozzebon

Semi-finalists- Jacy Pozzebon

Junior Dragster King of the Hill- Kale Johnson

ACSSA Results

Winner- H/SA Jeremy Keans

Runner-up- I/SA Jack Kierstead

Semi-finalist-  F/SA Chris Chapman

Greenfield Points Series

Super Pro

Winner:  Corey Massey, Chelsea, NS

Runner-up:  Dwight Stafford, Milton, NS

Third:  John Croft, Blockhouse

Pro

Winner:  Mike Ingram, Middle Sackville, NS

Runner-up:  Rob Baxter, Mount Uniacke, NS

Third:  Sheldon Casavechia, Dartmouth, NS

Sportsman

Winner:  Dawson Toombs, Hunter River, PE

Runner-up:  Ricky Swaine, Shelburne, NS

Third:  Terrel Provo, Dartmouth, NS

Bike/ Sled

Winner: Rickey Nauss Jr, Blockhouse, NS

Runner-up: Glenn Frizzell, Charlottetown, PE

Third: Glenn Frizzell, Charlottetown, PE

Junior Dragster

Winner:  Bryson MacNeil, Stellarton, NS

Runner-up:  Cale MacKay, Mineville, NS

Third: Bri Toombs, Hunter River, PE

Bracket Bash -- August 24

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Wednesday, 14 August 2019

16th Annual Greenfield Dragway Bracket Bash…Big Dollar Bracket Event Includes Top Sportsman/Top Dragster, Stock/Superstock Series & Junior Dragster Shootout!

The 16th Annual SUPER SATURDAY BRACKET BASH goes August 24th at Greenfield Dragway. This annual big dollar event continues to draw each year with 162 entries in 2018. Almost $14,000 was paid out last year with pay-outs extending back to the Round of 16! We saw Bill Sheppard take home $3600 for the win in No Box and Josh Goodwin pocket $3200 for his Box victory!

Here are the Super Saturday specifics and payout structure examples (keeping in mind the # of entries and final sponsorship amounts may change the purse for the winner and runner-up. Semi, quarter and round of 16 payouts are set amounts).

Event Hi-Lights:
- Entry fee is $40
- Box and No Box (Delay box/device must be removed from vehicle, this includes adj buttons)
- Open to all race vehicles, including motorcycle and snowmobile
- First round losers can enter the buy-back round for $20
- Buy-back round winners will then merge into Round 2 of the eliminator
- Random pairing until quarterfinals then laddered based-on previous round reaction time
- Bye-runs during random pairing determined by best RT in previous round.
- A competitor can only receive one bye-run during random pairing.
- Double entry permitted (Box and No Box)
- All entry fee and sponsor money is paid-out
- Payouts extend back to round of 16!
- $1000 Junior Dragster Shootout, A and B ladder…NO ENTRY FEE!
- Racer’s & Volunteer appreciation BBQ Saturday evening

Pay-out Structure:
In both classes’ semi-final losers win $400, quarter-final losers get $200 and round of 16 losers earn $100 each. These are set amounts regardless of car count. The remaining funds are split with 70% to the winner and 30% to the runner-up in each class. Also, the sponsorship money is split 60/40 between Box and No Box.

Here are two examples based on the traditional # of entries for this race:

Box Class with 60 entries:
60 entries x $40= $2400
Estimated 20 buy-backs x $20= $400
Sponsor funds (60% of $6000) = $3600
Total purse in Box = $6400

*Box winner: $2800
* Runner-up: $1200 Semi-final finish: $400 Quarter-final finish: $200 Round of 16 (or less) finish: $100 Will vary based on # of entries

No Box Class with 100 entries:
90 entries x $40= $3600
Estimated 35 buy-backs x $20= $700
Sponsor funds (40% of $6000) = $2400
Total purse in No Box = $6700
*No Box winner: $3010
*Runner-up: $1290 Semi-final losers: $400 Quarter-final losers: $200 Round of 16 (or less) losers: $100 *Will vary based on # of entries

Junior Dragster Shootout- Sponsored by Freedom Cycle, Hants Equipment, Cottman Transmission, Anthony’s Excavation, Craw’s Racing, Temper Tantrum Racing, Todd & Tracy Chase, Atlantic Canadian Stock/Superstock Association, Nova Scotia Drag Racers Association
NO ENTRY FEE

A ladder: Winner $400 & champion’s trophy, R/U $150, Semi $60
B ladder: Winner $200 & trophy, R/U $70, Semi $30

A and B winner’s run off for the Craw’s Racing King of the Hill ($100 gift certificate from Craw’s Racing)

Confirmed Bracket Bash Sponsors…THANK-YOU!

Shelburne Stevedores, Pro Tech Roofing & Construction, Covey’s Auto Recyclers, Hatt’s Auto Sales, A-1 Towing, Bruce Inglis Financial, Newcombville Irving, HV Performance & Offroad, Greenfield General Store, Chad Cronin’s Garage, Ellsworth Consulting, Snap-on- Team Fraser, Always There Auto Glass, Auto World, Scooter’s Tire Barn, Jim Morrison Auto Sales, Car Quest Lower Sackville, James Dean, South Shore Ready Mix, Auto Value Bridgewater, KJ Oickle Concrete, Aerotech Engines, Brown’s Garage, Nova Automotive, Tri Star Charters, Rarin to Go Fisheries (Tommie Vickery), Rick Rood Transmissions, Lawrence S Veinotte Enterprises.

ALSO ON SATURDAY…Round three of Top Sportsman-Top Dragster Series!

• • Presented by OK Tire Bridgewater
  • 1/8 mile fully prepped
  • 5.50 ET minimum dial
  • $100 Entry, register at Todd Chase pit Friday evening & Saturday morning
  • $75 to race day payout, $25 to series points fund
  • Winner takes 75%, 25% to Runner-up
  • $250 for #1 qualifier, sponsored by Noddy Island Fisheries
  • Friday evening time trial session
  • Complete details on Top Sportsman Top Dragster Facebook page

And don’ forget SUNDAY’S ACTION with round three of the ATLANTIC STOCK /SUPERSTOCK SERIES and the Greenfield Dragway points series. It’s gonna be a big one!

Race Results August 3-4

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Tuesday, 13 August 2019

Saturday Gambler’s Race Results
Box Final:
W Blair Walker, 9.372 ET, 9.31 dial, .041 RT, -.064 MOV
L Brian Mansfield, 8.488 ET, 8.50 dial, .050 RT

No Box Final:
W Jeremy Keans, 11.165 ET, 11.11 dial, .047 RT, .058 MOV
L Brian Robar, 11.536 ET, 11.55 dial, .174 RT

Junior Gamblers Race 1:
W Kale Johnson, 8.470 ET, 8.39 dial, .098 RT, .186 MOV
L Jacob Massey, 12.376 ET, 12.19 dial, .179 RT

Junior Gamblers Race 2:
W Kale Johnson, 8.662 ET, 8.42 dial, .040 RT, .057 MOV
L Wyatt Rankin, 9.621 ET, 9.49 dial, .208 RT

Sunday Race Results
Super Pro:
Top Qualifier- Doug Decker, Brooklyn, NS, 9.705 ET on 9.70

Semis:
W Blair Walker, 9.320 ET, 9.32 dial, .027 RT, .017 MOV
L Tony MacNeil, 10.657 ET, 10.66 dial, .048 RT
W Corey Massey, 9.068 ET, 9.06 dial, .015 RT, -.003 MOV
L Tommy Vickery, 10.235 ET, 10.26 dial, .044 RT

Final:
W Blair Walker, 9.311 ET, 9.31 dial, .009 RT, .035 MOV
L Corey Massey, 9.085 ET, 9.06 dial, .021 RT

Pro:
Top Qualifier- Brian Robar, Caledonia, NS, 11.560 ET on 11.56

Semis:
W Rob Baxter, 11.713 ET, 11.66 dial, .010 RT, -.053 MOV
L Bill Sheppard, 12.016 ET, 12.07 dial, .063 RT
W Vaughn Boone, 11.288 ET, 11.18 dial, .012 RT, -.141 MOV
L Jack Kierstead, 11.520 ET, 11.55 dial, .009 RT

Final:
W Rob Baxter, 11.759 ET, 11.66 dial, .140 RT
L Vaughn Boone, BROKE

Sportsman:
Top Qualifier- C. Robar, Caledonia, 15.565 ET, 15.55

Semis:
W Barry Merritt, 14.362 ET, 14.30 dial, .065 RT, .003 MOV
L Josh Rainforth, 13.868 ET, 13.86 dial, .159 RT
W Daniel Keddy, 15.516 ET, 15.22 dial, .571 RT
L BYE

Final:
W Barry Merritt, 14.547 ET, 14.30 dial, .076 RT, -.109 MOV
L Daniel Keddy, 15.207 ET, 15.22 dial, .226 RT

Bike/Sled:
Top Qualifier- Devin Mansfield, Milton, NS, 10.626 ET, 10.60

Semis:
W Kevin King, 11.036 ET, 10.95 dial, .049 RT, .012 MOV
L Tom Code, 10.965 ET, 10.95 dial, .132 RT
W David Coombs, 11.732 ET, 9.85 dial, .352 RT
L BYE

Final:
W Kevin King, 11.085 ET, 11.00 dial, .128 RT, -.004 MOV
L David Coombs, 9.930 ET, 10.07 dial, .349 RT

Junior Dragster:
Top Qualifier- Kale Johnson, Milton, NS, JRD, 8.376 ET, 8.36

Semis:
W Wyatt Rankin, 9.414 ET, 9.41 dial, -.011 RT, -.028 MOV
L Jacob Massey, 12.209 ET, 12.17 dial, -.074 RT
W Kale Johnson, 8.435 ET, 8.36 dial, .007 RT
L BYE

Final:
W Wyatt Rankin, 12.561 ET, 9.40 dial, .065 RT, -3.250 MOV
L Kale Johnson, 8.432 ET, 8.37 dial, -.087 RT

Congratulations to all the winners!
Action picks up again August 23-25 with a full schedule of action that includes the annual big dollar bracket bash, top sportsman / top dragster series on Saturday and the Atlantic Stock / Superstock series and class eliminations on Sunday. See you then!