Fred Totten 409 shootout.

[Fathead Racing]

Let's bring the Fred Totten 409 Memorial shootout back where it belongs to Thompson Raceway Park. Yes we had problems but I loved it there. New offers on the table. Let's see some positive feedback.

 

[Phil Reed]

What are the offers?

 

[BRYAN FUGATE]

As Ray stated they want us back! They requested that I meet them at the Piston Power Show in Cleveland. So I did yesterday along with Ricky and Don Kieliszek and Mark Steele ( I passed this by Ray prior because I wasn't going to step on his toes as it was his event and he said go for it). We talked with Ken Edgar and JIm Curtis they really want us back. I put a couple things on the table including trophies, a payout and a spot for show cars with us they said they could work it out. I told them I wasn't deciding anything until I saw if we could get enough cars to come first and they said they would only need 8-10 cars for a class to start with. I know most of us have already made our plans for the summer this year but if there is any interest in making this event it is always the weekend after memorial day. This year it is May 31st and June 1st so it is a two day event. As Ray said lets hear your feedback. I will be talking to them this week possibly after I see what kind of interest we have.

 

[Fathead Racing]

What are the offers?

To be announced. In negotiations.

 

[BSL409]

Am in

 

[Mark Steele]

Ray and Bryan, It looks like this event is going to come together. GREAT! I think most guys will be pleased - some won't. We seem to be a group of individualists. This can be good and this can be difficult to deal with.
Mike and I are TEAM PLAYERS! Please put us on the list! We will be happy to be there and help in any way we can.
Mark

 

[Rickys61]

I am interested to see what they are going to offer. Saturday when we talked with Ken and Jim, it was obvious they are both very interested in having our group back. I can’t tell you how many people I see at other local shows and events that are disappointed the “409’s” haven’t been to the gasser reunion the last few years. I think they have finally began to realize that our group alone will draw a crowd and all the spectactors are either in the stands or on the fences when we run. We have had a great time there in the past and I hope that we can get enough of a turnout for this to be a success for both our group and the track... I too will help out any way I can!!

 

[Silent Sam]

I'll try it again, count me in.
Tom Geib

 

[Tom Kochtanek]

I have plans to visit Mom in the SW suburbs of good ol' Cleveland this summer, not sure if I'll be in a 409 car or otherwise.

TomK

 

[BRYAN FUGATE]

Talked with the owner again today he’s all for what I told him we have to have. Once he’s back from vacation it will be all worked out and I will post up the details

 

[Mark Steele]

I'm working a design for a Tee -shirt for this event. The two cars, winner and runner up cars from last years FRED TOTTEN will be on the shirt.
Thanks a lot for working out the details so far. As soon as the details are nailed down with Ken, The design will go to silk screen print

 

[rstreet]

I would have liked to revisit Thompson but that weekend I'll be near you all in Auburn Indiana for our annual AACA Grand National Show the same dates and will be towing back East Sunday morning. I am showing the blue "real 61 SS".
Tommy is showing also but is showing a "pontiac" not a 409 car!
Robert
I guess I could stop by on the way back as I'll be running I-90/80 East

 

[rstreet]

I just looked the distance; closer than I thought. Auburn to Thompson is closer than I thought (4 hours). I could be there at lunch time Sunday if Ray is still cooking lunch! I wonder if Thompson will let me in back to where you all will be as I'll have the trailer and non-raceable 61 409 with me
Robert

 

[BRYAN FUGATE]

I'm starting a list to have an idea of how many will come. I will have definite answers on what they will do for us in a couple weeks. I've also told them that next year will be a different negotiation depending on how many cars.
Racing
1 Mark Steele
2 Ricky and Loreen Ingrahm
3 Dyno Don Kieliszek
4 Ray Barnhart
5 Bryan Fugate
6 Brian Lombombard
7 Tom Geib
8 Bo Martin
9 Denny Ford

Show cars
1 Gordy Brom
2 Bob Kopachko Ricky how do spell that and what's Gordys last name?

 

[Rickys61]

I'm starting a list to have an idea of how many will come. I will have definite answers on what they will do for us in a couple weeks. I've also told them that next year will be a different negotiation depending on how many cars.
Racing
1 Mark Steele
2 Ricky and Loreen Ingrahm
3 Dyno Don Kieliszek
4 Ray Barnhart
5 Bryan Fugate
6 Brian Lombombard
7 Tom Geib
8 Bo Martin
9 Denny Ford

Show cars
1 Gordy
2 Bob Kopochek Ricky how do spell that and what's Gordys last name?

Bryan... I believe it goes something like “Kopachko” and Gordy “Brom”?? They are both on here occasionally so if Ive got them buggered up hopefully they will correct me.... Thanks for all the stuff you do for our group and let me know if you need anything else!

 

[GCAMINO]

Correctamundo Ricky . We will be there, beers in hand

 

[Bomar]

Ray and Bryan, It looks like this event is going to come together. GREAT! I think most guys will be pleased - some won't. We seem to be a group of individualists. This can be good and this can be difficult to deal with.
Mike and I are TEAM PLAYERS! Please put us on the list! We will be happy to be there and help in any way we can.
Mark

Mark for some reason I think you should put Freds car on the shirt. LOL

 

[Mark Steele]

Bo, for some reason I think Fred's car looked a little different back when he drove it. Do you have a high quality photo of him and his car? If so, I will protect it and send it back to you. Thanks for your suggestion. I think it is perfect!

 

[Phil Reed]

I think Bo has kept it all original on the outside. Contact Bo.

 

[Fathead Racing]

I think Bo has kept it all original on the outside. Contact Bo.

Bo has kept the car almost original as it came from Fred. He added a few things to the exterior and interior. Someone would have to familiar with the car to spot any changes. All the minor changes are first class just like the owner. I think Fred would approve.