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Matt, so if we do not show, we get a transfer atuomatically and probably we should email Bob Lang on Monday to let him know to look out for us? Sorry to be a simpleton but I hate to lose $ on this.

Thanks Kent (and Matt)

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That would definitely be a false rumor!!! NHRA NEVER, and I repeat.....NEVER gives you money back!

Let's move the sportsman to Numidia!!!

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Joe,

Last year we (me and dad) did nothing and both got transfers without issue. I suspect they compared the entry list to the tech cards to figure it out, but I don't know.

You could confirm with the Div. office next week. I waited a week or two and did a run through on the online entry system to enter a race and when it came time for payment my credit was there. I think that is about the only way you can confirm it in their event registration system.

I'm wondering how to get back my $10 for the child ticket (others may have more expensive crew tickets they purchased) that I won't be using, but, I figure, I bothered Kent enough today to ask about that.

-Matt

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Thank You Matt. Still undecided, I guess i am an eternal optimist as well....

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Wait Bryan so you are telling me our sanctioning body
Never Has Refunded Anything?

I think it is a little hasty to cancel tomorrow, we could get parked, teched, and everyone get one session in tomorrow if it doesn't rain. Maybe start teching cars at VF outlet to save time?

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OK - So we've sitting around for hours and told every story we can remember - what to do now ? Some folks - myself included went shopping - not many people in the stores and many bargains - why not take advantage ? Some however were buying questionable items - you decide which .What goes on in motorhomes ......well you get the rest .

The Sun has been in and out many,many times today but not much rain - and thats' all the good news I have to report .All kinds of rumors coming back from the track - but until I confirm them they will stay secret .We all should stay away from that sort of thing as nothing good can come out of it . Ever .........

PS- If you're ever going to pose for a picture for me be sure of your surroundings .But compared to Toby I'm harmless .............

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Think Toby will be arm-less when Mark and Brad swing (no pun, honest guys) back out west....retribution will be a righteous thing indeed, LOL.

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Forget having the carshow Oct 8th just unload all the trailers now and cruise around the parking lot! It really is ashame that this race has put such a bad taste in sportsman racers mouths. This used to be one of the events I couldn't wait to get to, now I haven't been there in over 4 years and don't see myself entering anytime soon!

Hope to see everyone on Friday as I'm playing hooky from work to maybe come watch 1st round, if not I'll see some of you at Numidia next weekend for the .90 race

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I took a ride out to the track. This is just my opinion on the condition of how the holding area we usually go to is before entering the track and also the pit area parking.

The ground was solid for the holding area. The pit area has the usual soft spots but there was still some good area's to park. I have seen it a lot worse at this track. I would assume they know what's best and that the pit area is still not ready to hold us.

I can not confirm this, but I'm pretty sure the decision will be made tomorrow whether they let us in or postponed stk, ss, sg and sc. No word on were or when, it all depends on if it rains tonight and tomorrow.

As you can see the weather is nice with the sun shining with a nice breeze. I guess its all up to the rains gods now.

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Just an opinion, but NHRA should have had a Tech staff here at the VF lot getting us teched in if they were serious about getting us in and running anytime this week.

Racers are still pulling in this afternoon ,so i guess we all are eternal optimists.
probably about 160 or so rigs and they are soon going to run out of space.
Looks like there might be room for about 35-40 more rigs before the lots are full.

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Well, I think the rain gods just spoke and they might have more to say pretty soon.

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I am NOT completely amazed on the fact that there hasn't been ONE Nhra official in this hell hole of a parking lot today! I shake my head as to how stupid we all are. Where are you?? Can you hear me you fat %€<~!

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well it just rain like hell in the hell hole

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I guess that means I should stay home?

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Well you are right . NHRA just thinks we are peons , they don't care if we race or not . They do not care how much it cost Sportsman Racers to come to the track to race . All they want is the money. If NHRA had a lick of kindness they would give part of the entry fee back to the racers sitting in the parking lot.Seeing as they will not get all the runs expected. ONLY MY 2 CENTS

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Here's the latest -- their will be a meeting here in ten minutes at the holding lot concerning the future of this race - attending will be Bob Lang and Lex Dudus ........more after the meeting .

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Thank you to everyone who is working so hard to keep us informed.

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Inquiring minds want to know

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If they reschedule sportsman for next weekend, will they re-open entries if the quota drops below full? Fingers crossed!!

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Latest update from unpaid informant... sportsman cancelled till next week, parking next thurs, Friday TT, class etc and elimantions sat.

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Here's the poop - the sportsman part of this race has been moved to next weekend - parking will begin Wednesday night and all day Thursday - Friday we will have 2 time shots and elims Saturday and Sunday .They will make every effort to have "regular" SS class elims .

I'm sure many of you have questions so just post 'em and I'll try to answer .

Most thought it was a very nice gesture on the part of NHRA to send Bob Lang ( Division One Director ) and Lex Dudas ( VP and GM of Maple Grove ) out to personally tell us whats going on and what will be in our future -- many thanks to both of them as I'm sure it wasn't easy to face what could have been a real "mob scene" .

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Already posted. Jack if you see an official there, can you see if they will reopen for entries if people can't attend and quota drops below full.

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I am assuming that we can withdrawal online just like normal.

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Thank you Jack
Is there anywhere to leave a Rig till next week as per NHRA

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Brian if you dont tech ,your entry will automatically be transfered ,per Bob Lang

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It is my understanding that qualifying is on Friday and eliminations are on Saturday. Will super stock class be on Friday or Saturday?

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rumor has it that are going to run comp tomorrow any word on this?

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If they run Comp. or Alcohol cars tomorrow, does anyone have an idea of what time this would occur?

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and - I assume our driver & crew tickets will be accepted both weekends should anyone want to attend the pro sessions

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Kenny or Jack

Are they moving most of the rigs out tonight. We don't want to come and get our rig and still be blocked in?

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Nothing is running on Thursday.

Jim

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If we withdrew because of weather to begin with will we be allowed to get back in? I pulled out because i figuered this would happen, it never looked good from my weather man.

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Who is going back next weekend to the Grove????????????
Bob Lasko

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All you Div 1 guys, should contact Kent Hanley as Matt Welker said ... Get on his list and get the NHRA info as soon as it happens..
He is your Rep. and has been working for you !!!

Thanks Kent , for your timely updates , with important info ... Keep up the good work ...

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You bet - they are good both weekends ..........

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Fields are now closed ......

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About 20 % moved out tonight and maybe another 40-50 % will leave in the early AM .Some are staying put till next week .......

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Nope - fields are closed .

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You do not have to withdraw - just don't show up and you will receive credit .....