Galot
 

I saw the D2 posting about the Apr 7-9 at Galot. It says all classes will be run at
1000' except for Comp, STK, and SS. What is this all about? Is Comp, STK, and
SS running eighth mile?
Dan Foley
SC 4698

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Yes they will run 1/8 mile. I assume it has something to do with indexes as to why they're not running 1000'.

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I wonder why not run SC, SG and SST at 1/8 mile also.

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My guess is because car count was terrible last year. So bad the race was completed on Saturday. On Friday we started 2 hours late got 4 time runs and was done by 2pm. The forecast was terrible but never rained and was hotter than you know what. But heard lots stayed home because of 1/8 mile. Awesome facility.

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I`m guessing it`s because a majority of NHRA Super Class racers have never run a T-Stop on the 1/8 mile.

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Yeah but I'm pretty sure none have run it on 1000' either. I think they just thought it might make it a bit more enticing to give the extra length to draw a few more racers. They should let us run it to since most of us stock racers are more accustomed to a 1000'!

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Actually most have. The probem is, most don't like 1/8th mile which is why so many stayed home, me included. If 1/8th mile was so popular, IHRA would have much better car counts, but they don't. Having said that, no one has any info or an index for 1000' throttle stop racing, and truthfully, even though they will come up with an index and most will be able to dial to that index, I still have no interest.
Chuck

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Wonder what the indexes will be for super classes.

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You must have seen Vegas time trials. LOL

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Are the scoreboards at 1/8 mile? Sure would be weird driving past the scoreboards to get to the finish line. I'll bet there will be some issues with someone lifting at the wrong stripe.
Dan

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Again this year this evenly will run 1/8 mile. Again this year will have a dismal turnout. What's wrong with 1/4 mile recing? If the participants and down again this year, someone is trying to tell you something.

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I was thinking the same thing when I saw that the race at Empire is going to run eighth mile, sure you will get the IHRA die hards but you're not going to draw the NHRA racer's that run quarter mile everywhere else.Why is it so hard for the higher ups to figure out?

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Score boards are probably at the quater mile or atleats pass the thousand foot Mark. I say give it a few years and the track will diffently be a full quarter mile with plenty of shut down.

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Just by a quick check on Google Earth I think it has a total length of about 3200 feet.

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Its a real nice place, and I mean real nice place to race. With it being 1/8 mile no AHFS.

Spring time records always smell the best.

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I like running quarter mile as much as anyone but unfortunately it's not possible at this time to do so there at this time. Mr Wells went over and beyond to build a first class race track for us to race on so I will show my support to him by going to his track as long as he has this race. Alot of people complain about having somewhere nice to race so I'm not going to let 1/8 mile be an excuse for not showing up.

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This facility might possibly be one the best places to run on the east coast. Yes it is 1/8 mile, but somehow this is not a problem for the 200k PDRA racers cars and pro mods going mid to high 3's in the 1/8 that fill the place for the countless pro mod shootout races and PDRA events. To me 1/8 mile means less wear and tear on your car and yes being crisp on the tree is much more important. I'm lucky enough to be close enough to use this track as my test facility and even on test n tune nights the track is run top notch! With tracks closing all over, tracks being run down, lack of facilities available for racers and fans....you have a track that has invested millions, with MANY improvements to come, and heck even an air conditioned restaurant that you can sit and watch the runs......sounds to me like a place I'd gladly give my money too , to keep investing in our sport and have a top notch place to run at........people flock to ZMAX, and "he" could care less about the racer!!

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Use to do Workers Compansation Insurance evaluation for several positions for Florida Power and Light.
This was and interesting statistic!
WC Insurance is 4 times higher for a worker climbing a 100 ft tower than a 300 ft tower!

Galot tried to extend its track and did so with what they had.
It ran out of space to effectively run fast cars at 1/4 mile events.
Insurance requirements are out of sight.
If this were 1980 different story.

IMHO Galot should have stayed IHRA...this is one beautiful and safe track.
An example other facilites should look at.

Feel that NHRA marketing came up short.
This includes not having a GT, Crate Motor and Pure Stock Classes.
It definitely would have substantively improved the car count!

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Wooooooooooowwwwwwwww THAT OUGHT TO CREATE SOME NEWS ?????? ANYONE GOING TO BACK THAT ANNOUNCEMENT UP ????

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NOW need to bring on the Pure Stockers

D

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First crate motor stocker in the sevens just doesn't have the same ring to it!

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Dan, I'm not sure 8 second stockers are ready to be put on a trailer by a 12.50-13 second stocker. Even though it would be pretty awesome.

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Hello AL;

Sent NHRA an email my desire to sponsor a Pure Stock class with NHRA.

Got a quick response from Eric Lotz NHRA Director, Field Marketing & Contingency.
He thanked me and forwarded my email further inside NHRA.

See where that one goes..

Dan