Unbelievable ?..

Julie Jordan · 02-15-2025, 02:35 PM

Life gets in the way of racing, at times. Jared has two jury trials scheduled this spring, one the week of Pomona, the other the week of the Vegas national event. Terrible planning by a non-drag racing Judge. �� He’s hoping to settle before trial starts, but too early to tell. He entered Pomona, waiting on Vegas.

Yes, Paul, the Phoenix races are a drive for us Nor Cal racers, 700 miles for us. My husband and I are leaving Monday morning to make the tow. No way Jared can take an extra 3-4 days travel time, plus 4 days for the race, so he will fly in late Wednesday. I imagine many non-retired racers are in the same position. Vegas is about a 500 mile trip. I’m retired, can spare the travel days, but the diesel cost is a bummer.

We have so few tracks out west, a lot of our racing budget goes to travel expenses. I envy you racers out east, the abundance of tracks. But it’s not feasible for many to leave businesses being built up, their children (divorced parents). Plus, you can’t beat California weather. ��

GTS340 · 02-15-2025, 08:02 PM

retired old man here.Plenty of time to wait for the next SS check to race on. i'm very blessed though, so no complaints.Personally I just need to stay in my lane.

Paul

Jack McCarthy · 02-17-2025, 05:29 PM

Paul,
coming to seeya buddy
for divisionals sure (niece amy getting married 4/19)
and if i get in maybe national too

and im gonna fetch the elcamino home, fix a few things sell it or daily driver it

maybe build a SS/Q 60 elcamino if my kids dont have me committed

seeya in april !!!!

captain

Mike Gray · 02-26-2025, 05:27 PM

I was able to get into Pomona Winternationals today with 2 grade points.
Stock has 49 of 70 entries Super Stock is at 48 of 70 entries. It goes down to 1 grade point on March 5th.

GTS340 · 02-27-2025, 02:43 PM

Sounds great Jack! Saving my rare pennies to try and run both classes at the divisionals with the R/SA Valaint and Miss Mighty in SS/KA.We have the original bench seat going back in the Duster.

Paul

sst7250 · 02-27-2025, 03:06 PM

Well the Phoenix double seemed well attended. Maybe its a grade point thing. Not easy out here without alot of travel to rack up those grade points. Not sure howmany stockers were in Phoenix but we had 64 in S/ST from three divisions.

Cglrcng · 02-28-2025, 01:53 PM

Phx LODRS double for Stk had 60/ then we lost 6 for 2nd race for a multitude of reasons. I am personally waiting on both grade points and my final upgrade to finish March 10 thereafter...we shall see, but if room still then, I am free (time and $ wise), to enter all 3 in Stk.

Absolutely will the April double LODRS.

02-15-2025, 02:35 PM	#1
Julie Jordan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 639 Likes: 90 Liked 549 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Unbelievable ?.. Life gets in the way of racing, at times. Jared has two jury trials scheduled this spring, one the week of Pomona, the other the week of the Vegas national event. Terrible planning by a non-drag racing Judge. �� He’s hoping to settle before trial starts, but too early to tell. He entered Pomona, waiting on Vegas. Yes, Paul, the Phoenix races are a drive for us Nor Cal racers, 700 miles for us. My husband and I are leaving Monday morning to make the tow. No way Jared can take an extra 3-4 days travel time, plus 4 days for the race, so he will fly in late Wednesday. I imagine many non-retired racers are in the same position. Vegas is about a 500 mile trip. I’m retired, can spare the travel days, but the diesel cost is a bummer. We have so few tracks out west, a lot of our racing budget goes to travel expenses. I envy you racers out east, the abundance of tracks. But it’s not feasible for many to leave businesses being built up, their children (divorced parents). Plus, you can’t beat California weather. �� __________________ Julie Jordan 7549 STK Last edited by Julie Jordan; 02-15-2025 at 02:38 PM.

02-15-2025, 08:02 PM	#2
GTS340 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 871 Likes: 272 Liked 1,345 Times in 410 Posts	Re: Unbelievable ?.. retired old man here.Plenty of time to wait for the next SS check to race on. i'm very blessed though, so no complaints.Personally I just need to stay in my lane. Paul

02-17-2025, 05:29 PM	#3
Jack McCarthy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: lyndon ky. ... louisville area Posts: 1,322 Likes: 29 Liked 477 Times in 117 Posts	Re: Unbelievable ?.. Paul, coming to seeya buddy for divisionals sure (niece amy getting married 4/19) and if i get in maybe national too and im gonna fetch the elcamino home, fix a few things sell it or daily driver it maybe build a SS/Q 60 elcamino if my kids dont have me committed seeya in april !!!! captain __________________ Jack McCarthy 3609 STK "the Captain"

02-26-2025, 05:27 PM	#4
Mike Gray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 619 Likes: 312 Liked 691 Times in 199 Posts	Re: Unbelievable ?.. I was able to get into Pomona Winternationals today with 2 grade points. Stock has 49 of 70 entries Super Stock is at 48 of 70 entries. It goes down to 1 grade point on March 5th. __________________ Mike 7570 A/SA

02-27-2025, 02:43 PM	#5
GTS340 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 871 Likes: 272 Liked 1,345 Times in 410 Posts	Re: Unbelievable ?.. Sounds great Jack! Saving my rare pennies to try and run both classes at the divisionals with the R/SA Valaint and Miss Mighty in SS/KA.We have the original bench seat going back in the Duster. Paul

02-27-2025, 03:06 PM	#6
sst7250 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 184 Likes: 9 Liked 45 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Unbelievable ?.. Well the Phoenix double seemed well attended. Maybe its a grade point thing. Not easy out here without alot of travel to rack up those grade points. Not sure howmany stockers were in Phoenix but we had 64 in S/ST from three divisions.

02-28-2025, 01:53 PM	#7
Cglrcng Member Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Kingman, AZ Posts: 414 Likes: 1,594 Liked 355 Times in 189 Posts	Re: Unbelievable ?.. Phx LODRS double for Stk had 60/ then we lost 6 for 2nd race for a multitude of reasons. I am personally waiting on both grade points and my final upgrade to finish March 10 thereafter...we shall see, but if room still then, I am free (time and $ wise), to enter all 3 in Stk. Absolutely will the April double LODRS. __________________ Gary Lucier - 7832 STK. / 7832 E.T. EF/S Slow Sled. I am, but a simple test of your true patience. So, do all the really "Big Wheelies" you can!