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Greg Hill 05-01-2013 08:04 AM

Indy points race
 
The weather is not looking good for the finish of the Indy points race. 50% chance of rain on Saturday and 40% on Sunday. We should of finished on Monday. It was a nice day and everyone was already there. I heard Jay wanted to finish but got talked out of it. This time of year with rain always a possibility you need to take advantage of a good forecast.

denbreeden 05-01-2013 08:22 AM

Re: Indy points race
 
I agree Greg, we were already there and set up, let's race! Monday was nice and sunny, 70 degrees. I guess we will have to take our chances again this weekend, see you there.

Dennis Breeden

442OLDS 05-01-2013 09:06 AM

Re: Indy points race
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg Hill (Post 379734)
The weather is not looking good for the finish of the Indy points race. 50% chance of rain on Saturday and 40% on Sunday.

40% must be from the Weather Channel

Accuweather says 85%


http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/cle.../2109575?day=5

Michael Beard 05-01-2013 09:07 AM

Re: Indy points race
 
Weekend weather outlook was great at this time last week. Maybe they'll get it backwards again. :rolleyes: Even Saturday morning they missed the rain arrival time by more than six hours. It is what it is. That being said, I'd rather see them use whatever time we have on Saturday to get through whatever we can. 450+ cars is still a lot to get through in one day with any downtime.

Quote:

Accuweather says 85%
Wow. They're usually the optimistic ones!

SS3718 05-01-2013 10:04 AM

Re: Indy points race
 
Greg,
What about us folks that have to work? Unfortunately, we can't control Mother Nature but rescheduling for a weekend is much better for the ones that have to work!

Nick Morris

Greg Hill 05-01-2013 10:10 AM

Re: Indy points race
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by SS3718 (Post 379761)
Greg,
What about us folks that have to work? Unfortunately, we can't control Mother Nature but rescheduling for a weekend is much better for the ones that have to work!

Nick Morris

But Nick, most of us are old retired guys. I heard that Jay said we would get done this time no matter how long we had to stay. Tuesday looks like the first good day. All I'm saying is that this time of year at Indy you need to take advantage of a good forecast. You should be working now instead of being on class racer .lol

Aaron Allison 05-01-2013 10:55 AM

Re: Indy points race
 
I agree with Michael 100%. If it is not raining on Saturday we need to get as many rounds in as possible. I think getting 450 cars finished on Sunday alone even in good weather will be a challenge. Any chance they will change the schedule with the weather forecast?

Greg I understand that many are retired, but most our not. Would your son have missed class to run monday? NHRA needs to think about the future of thier sport. The ones that are working hard to make extra money to do this. Moving it to the next weekend was the right move. Cant always controll the weather.

Monte Howard 05-01-2013 02:24 PM

Re: Indy points race
 
Looking at this weekends weather makes me glad I drove the finish line like a rookie.

p.s nice move up the ladder last run Greg. You almost got were you wanted.lol

pontiacchuck 05-01-2013 02:26 PM

Re: Indy points race
 
why do they have indy in may when weather is iffy why not in june with better wheather may could have rain snown and hail and cold and have down south races in may just asking

denbreeden 05-01-2013 03:53 PM

Re: Indy points race
 
I wonder how many racers drove from 2 states away and now have to make the long and expensive drive again? I'm lucky and only live 2 hours away, I'm sure some have 6 to 8 hours or more to drive. I guess it's all part of racing!

Hoping for sunshine this weekend!!

Dennis Breeden

Alan Roehrich 05-01-2013 07:24 PM

Re: Indy points race
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg Hill (Post 379762)
But Nick, most of us are old retired guys. I heard that Jay said we would get done this time no matter how long we had to stay. Tuesday looks like the first good day. All I'm saying is that this time of year at Indy you need to take advantage of a good forecast. You should be working now instead of being on class racer .lol

Actually Greg, a lot of us still work, and we'll probably never retire because we're too stupid to quit drag racing and start saving for retirment.

Greg Hill 05-02-2013 06:26 AM

Re: Indy points race
 
Now 70% Saturday, 40% Sunday.

Lynn A McCarty 05-02-2013 01:09 PM

Re: Indy points race
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Monte Howard (Post 379804)
Looking at this weekends weather makes me glad I drove the finish line like a rookie.

LOL@Monte

We have a studder off the starting line like Mel Tillis. Casey cut a 007 light but ran a 66 on a 54.It was studdering consistently til 1st round.

Greg Hill 05-03-2013 08:25 AM

Re: Indy points race
 
Weather is looking better for the weekend. I'm leaving this afternoon.

tommy d 05-03-2013 08:42 PM

Re: Indy points race
 
I drove by the track this afternoon. To you guys that left your cars there, they all looked like they were resting safe and sound.:)

philbilly 05-03-2013 09:56 PM

Re: Indy points race
 
What time does time runs start? Is 1 o'clock correct?

Michael Beard 05-03-2013 10:23 PM

Re: Indy points race
 
Yep. 1 time run only on Sat. Full schedule on www.nhradiv3.com

SuperCompDiv3 05-03-2013 10:45 PM

Re: Indy points race
 
I heard only test and tune tomorrow, is that correct or ?

I run Super Comp and thought we were done until first round.

JMatt 05-03-2013 10:51 PM

Re: Indy points race
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperCompDiv3 (Post 380118)
I heard only test and tune tomorrow, is that correct or ?

I run Super Comp and thought we were done until first round.

http://www.nhra.net/2013/images/indy...ment%20(2).pdf

Stocker 2 05-04-2013 10:45 AM

Re: Indy points race
 
Entire Atlanta National event postponed till May 10-11.

Weather looking better for the Indy LODRS race that was postponed from last weekend. If you went to Atlanta and are still in the Indy race, you might want to head back to Indy.

Ken MacNicol 05-05-2013 01:43 PM

Re: Indy points race
 
You going to pay my fuel bill?

Greg Hill 05-05-2013 09:59 PM

Re: Indy points race
 
Should of raced last Monday. This time of year you need to take advantage of a good weather forecast.


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