Re: D6 at Mission
 

Re: D6 at Mission
 

I think between Acton Montana (Yellowstone ) and Mission BC (Mission Raceway) they should be seriously be asking NHRA for a refund on the fees to hold these divisionals. I am assuming there are fees to hold these events. They have left the track personnel and the racers to organize themselves. Thank goodness there isn't a tech inspection anymore..the last time I was in Mission a gentleman at tech said "I'm sorry my dear, I don't know what a superstock car requires. I'll just take your word that you have all the required safety equipment.". The owner of Acton's track (and his family) handled the race surface, safety, staging lanes etc. I remember when all the people from D6 office would arrive, take over the facility and help their member track have a successful event. Kinda makes me wonder what direction racing is headed. :confused:

Re: D6 at Mission
 

I will say that the track seemed to be out of step with our NHRA program..track prep was sub par with the a few early runs of super street guys getting loose and shutting off mid track..the track guys re-prepped the surface multiple times to get it safe..unfortunately with the small class car counts the divisional race felt more of a "filler" for their regular brackets. But what was NOT lacking was the appreciation of all my Canadian friends and racers that expressed their appreciation for making the trip up and participating. Missed coming up there the last 3 years..saw lots of good friends again. I'm hoping the low count isn't the new normal for Mission divisional attendance. Hopefully in the future.. border restrictions will relax and more can come. If we don't support NHRA racing it will go away...and the concern of mine and our friends up north that Mission could be one more track on the chopping block.

Re: D6 at Mission
 

I'm a great admirer of the Sorensen Bros. and their attempt to qualify on the pole at every race they contest. For those who know them, why don't they attend the "Big Go"?

Re: D6 at Mission
 

They have. Also note that they have jobs and only a certain amount of vacation, it takes the better part of 3 days to get there from here.

Re: D6 at Mission
 

Correction, Sorensen went 10.63 and there was a 5 mph tail wind.
As Jim said they have normal working jobs. But when it comes to working on the Race Car, their not normal.
It's worth the price of admission just to see the car leave the starting line.

Steve Teeter Stk/SS 620

Re: D6 at Mission
 

They are without a doubt one the best out there and yes I would pay to see them race.

Re: D6 at Mission
 

Just checked on DRC. All the numbers are listed. In spite of everything, some very good races up there. Congrats to ALL the winners.

Re: D6 at Mission
 

I long for the good old days when we'd have all the fastest Hemi SS'ers and all the fastest A/Stockers at Mission.

Re: D6 at Mission
 

Rumor has it that Spokane will be up and running next season as an NHRA track. The indian tribe that bought it is putting in all new timing system that has been on back order but I heard they have got it in hand now.