[Adger Smith]

They are improving the track at Prescott,Ar. Might be a good location for a IHRA 1/8 mile race. At least it would have some hook and a track owner that cares about the racers. Yes, I'm ticked off because it has been 3 years since I have been able to race. I get everything set up so I could be away and have my Dad's medical issues taken care of while I'm 44 miles from home at the IHRA Race.
What happened?
It's hard to get excited about such a nice track, with no "Hook". It used to have hook. I've set several records there, NHRA and IHRA and been # 1 qualifier there, too. The hook went away when the "know it all" that owns the track sandblasted it. Then he doesn't listen to his manager and everyone else who told him that it needed grinding and polishing to bring the hook back.
The guy won't admit his "better idea" ruined the track. He wouldn't let the track manager or IHRA div director bring in a grinder. Just wouldn't spend $10,000. Well, thats a penny wise and dollar foolish decision. I'm at a complete loss as to how a guy can be smart enough to pay cash for an outstanding track then hire one of the best track managers around to run it and then make a series of such bad decisions. It is my opinion the decision the IHRA Div. 4 Director made to pull the plug was totally justified. Safety First! "Cimo" said it well in is post...I've never been on any other track where my SS/DS V-6 powered Camaro could spin the tires, in second gear.!!!!