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First the Phoenix race was cancel. Now Tucson is cancelled. The state of Nevada is something like 49th on their Covid relief efforts. The track at this point in las Vegas is closed since last year. Seeing that Pomona hasn't had a great response on entries. I can only think folks know something isn't happening there either. At least the cars won't rust!

Paul Haszlauer

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Nothing but Bad News out here.

I predicted that several month ago on this Site BUT I was
hoping I would be wrong!

We entered Four Stock and Superstock cars in Pomona =
However, I am not holding my breath on it happening.

Plus I am concern how long NHRA can survive on a diminished revenue stream
and significant fixed costs if the Covid persists through the entire year!

Yes: I was a College Business Professor.

We hope you are feeling better Paul = If you need anything please call us!

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Thank you John! I miss you and all my friends. More Doctor visits coming this week. We sure could use a life line out here. I worked so hard to build the Challenger. I feel kinda empty on that project now. Since Larry named his "Dumbo". I was thinking painting it blue and calling it "Moby Dick" or green and calling it "The Incredible Hulk". Seems the fun left the building at this point.

Take care,
Paul

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Paul, don’t know what’s going on, but hope all is ok!

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Maybe it's just me, but I would think Vegas would be letting everyone know what they were thinking so we could at least make plans to stay out West or to head East....JMO

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Probably wise to caravan with Mike and Paula....and be prepared to stay in the Southeast a while, racing starts in four days.

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I think for us the Western Swing will not happen. So sad, Patsy really likes the wine tours!

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The Track is at the mercy of the State of Nevada and I do not think
that they are even close to a decision this far in advance!

As usual = I hope I am wrong.

However, without substantial spectator participation - The Track has
no desire to host any National Race.

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John and Jon there are still 4 spots still open in Superstock in Georgia. Swing by and pick me up. The blues from the Blue states are rough. Personally just battling high blood pressure. Go Figure!

Paul Haszlauer

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Not trying to rile anyone up.....My point was, why doesn't track (Las Vegas) management offer some incite, (maybe once a month?) so local racers know how to plan for TNT's, Bracket races, etc.? Wasn't speaking about the Lucas or National events. I completely understand the need for spectator participation to make these events viable. I just think a bit of communication would be helpful.

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I have chatted with Jeff a couple times = He is a proponent of
Sportsman racing.

However:

1/ It is a beautiful but expensive track to operate and difficult
for a bracket program to pay the overhead.

2/ The ownership has nearly no interest at all in Sportsman racing
and would be happy to see it's demise.

My observation:

Jeff does absolutely all he can in a very difficult situation for the
Sportsman Racing at LVMS.

That is all I better say right now = But it is a serious problem at this point.

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Understood.....Just venting I guess. Was really anxious this year about Div. 7. Wild Horse and Tucson cancelling, and Vegas up in the air, this years travel plans have changed quite a bit. Lots and Lots of extra Miles to get 8 races. And like you, don't feel good about Div. 7 opportunities going forward.

Fingers crossed for rest of year

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Fingers, toes and eyes all crossed for sure! Need to get my electric tow vehicle charged up.

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It's still baffles me that LVMS has to go by state guidlines but casino's get to be regulated by the gaming commision. I get the differences but when I was there last October for the double, my hotel was packed. People everywhere.

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I love cars with names. Dumbo, the flying Elephant is a great name Larry came up with. Good luck naming yours.

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In one word...........................MONEY

Gaming is a major financial tax support and employer
in our State!

Racing is not either one!

I am not defending the Situation = Just explaining it!

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Great....someone applying logic!!

Well, I absolutely hate the term, "the new normal". But, ones on its way. Hopefully the post covid era offers great places to race again. I regard those days of racing just about whenever or where-ever I wanted, a luxury.

"Back in the Day" was less than a year ago.