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JohnRoderick · 06-08-2021, 02:42 PM

After a year and a half away from racing due to a new baby and job, it was nice to be at the track racing again and I had fun. Was it hot, yes. Was it challenging, yes. However, what do you expect from the Central Valley this time of the year? Great job by the winner of both races, they earned it!

While others want to bash the track and conditions. I will focus on the positive.

1. I was paid on the spot. I was handed a check right before I left the track. I once waited 3 years to get paid by Fontana, so IMO this is the right way to run a race.
2. They handled a double well. I liked the pro laddering on the second day to mix up the first round match ups. There was a decent car count and I have seen double races turn into a disaster with racing after midnight.

Yes, there were a ton of jr. drasters (basically probably as many as all the other class combined), but I find it comical that people complain that drag racing is slowly dying, yet want to bash the jrs for their participation numbers. With what seemed liked as many participants as all the other classes combined, maybe they aren’t the problem…?

As for the pit conditions, if a little dirt and heat can get you all worked up, then maybe a nail salon and spa are more your cup of tea. Let’s race!

06-08-2021, 02:42 PM	#2
JohnRoderick Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 75 Likes: 5 Liked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Sacramento N.O. ?? After a year and a half away from racing due to a new baby and job, it was nice to be at the track racing again and I had fun. Was it hot, yes. Was it challenging, yes. However, what do you expect from the Central Valley this time of the year? Great job by the winner of both races, they earned it! While others want to bash the track and conditions. I will focus on the positive. 1. I was paid on the spot. I was handed a check right before I left the track. I once waited 3 years to get paid by Fontana, so IMO this is the right way to run a race. 2. They handled a double well. I liked the pro laddering on the second day to mix up the first round match ups. There was a decent car count and I have seen double races turn into a disaster with racing after midnight. Yes, there were a ton of jr. drasters (basically probably as many as all the other class combined), but I find it comical that people complain that drag racing is slowly dying, yet want to bash the jrs for their participation numbers. With what seemed liked as many participants as all the other classes combined, maybe they aren’t the problem…? As for the pit conditions, if a little dirt and heat can get you all worked up, then maybe a nail salon and spa are more your cup of tea. Let’s race!