NHRA division race at Shreveport

Pontiac Lee · 09-09-2008, 04:16 PM

Once again it looks like a hurricane may affect a race in La. I was hoping to leave for La. tomorrow, but better judgement is telling me to stay put for now. If anyone has an update on this race, please post. Thanks...Lee B.

Ed Wright · 09-09-2008, 04:27 PM

We are wondering too. This am the weather map showed it heading west toward Houston, etc. Haven't heard anything since. Red River's weather forcast shows 20% and 30% chances of rain though the weekend. The race track message board shows the race taking place.

Ed Wright · 09-09-2008, 04:42 PM

Just looked again, now they are predicting 60% chance of rain Sunday.

Larry Hill · 09-09-2008, 08:46 PM

I'm afraid all the predictions of rain are going to keep us from making the 500 mile trip. We will just have to see all of you Division 4 guys at Memphis in a couple of weeks. Good luck to everyone who decides to go.

Patsy & Larry

Charlie Ford · 09-09-2008, 08:47 PM

I've been checking on the status of all this several times a day. I'm just north of Houston, so I have to try to cover all my bases. I've been in contact with Craig, and he says, that he will make a call on Thurs. After predictions that the storm was headed more towards S.Tex., an hour ago they moved it more towards me. I've contacted our family friends in Shreveport that we stay with, and their report is that it's 40% of rain on Sun. simply because they don't know which way the storm will go after it hits. Bobby Brannon could give us an update on that scenario.

With that said, I'll give you my forecast (I've been here all my life). I think the race is safe. Now for those of us coming back, that could be a problem. Another problem is the Ennis race. Improvements have been made, but massive rain could make it a problem.

Bobby Brannon · 09-10-2008, 09:26 AM

I have been told that the RACE is still on.. They are saying that 40% rain for Sat/Sun. but that is because of the storm.. It rain Tues pm and and then the sun came out. This morning is overcast but dry. It just a day by day guess at this point.

Ed Wright · 09-10-2008, 02:25 PM

Their website has a mesage from Molly that they will make a decision about running the race at 9:00 am Thursday morning. Saturday forcast is up from 305 to 50%, Sunday lowered from 60% to 40%.

09-09-2008, 04:16 PM	#1
Pontiac Lee Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 40 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	NHRA division race at Shreveport Once again it looks like a hurricane may affect a race in La. I was hoping to leave for La. tomorrow, but better judgement is telling me to stay put for now. If anyone has an update on this race, please post. Thanks...Lee B.

09-09-2008, 04:27 PM	#2
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: NHRA division race at Shreveport We are wondering too. This am the weather map showed it heading west toward Houston, etc. Haven't heard anything since. Red River's weather forcast shows 20% and 30% chances of rain though the weekend. The race track message board shows the race taking place. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

09-09-2008, 04:42 PM	#3
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: NHRA division race at Shreveport Just looked again, now they are predicting 60% chance of rain Sunday. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

09-09-2008, 08:46 PM	#4
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,635 Likes: 1,929 Liked 10,687 Times in 2,225 Posts	Re: NHRA division race at Shreveport I'm afraid all the predictions of rain are going to keep us from making the 500 mile trip. We will just have to see all of you Division 4 guys at Memphis in a couple of weeks. Good luck to everyone who decides to go. Patsy & Larry __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

09-09-2008, 08:47 PM	#5
Charlie Ford Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 169 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NHRA division race at Shreveport I've been checking on the status of all this several times a day. I'm just north of Houston, so I have to try to cover all my bases. I've been in contact with Craig, and he says, that he will make a call on Thurs. After predictions that the storm was headed more towards S.Tex., an hour ago they moved it more towards me. I've contacted our family friends in Shreveport that we stay with, and their report is that it's 40% of rain on Sun. simply because they don't know which way the storm will go after it hits. Bobby Brannon could give us an update on that scenario. With that said, I'll give you my forecast (I've been here all my life). I think the race is safe. Now for those of us coming back, that could be a problem. Another problem is the Ennis race. Improvements have been made, but massive rain could make it a problem. __________________ Charlie Ford 4729 STK

09-10-2008, 09:26 AM	#6
Bobby Brannon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bossier City,La. Posts: 659 Likes: 3 Liked 104 Times in 35 Posts	Re: NHRA division race at Shreveport I have been told that the RACE is still on.. They are saying that 40% rain for Sat/Sun. but that is because of the storm.. It rain Tues pm and and then the sun came out. This morning is overcast but dry. It just a day by day guess at this point. __________________ Bobby Brannon 4705 STK, SS

09-10-2008, 02:25 PM	#7
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: NHRA division race at Shreveport Their website has a mesage from Molly that they will make a decision about running the race at 9:00 am Thursday morning. Saturday forcast is up from 305 to 50%, Sunday lowered from 60% to 40%. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA