Live from The Rock - Page 6

Roger K Fain · 10-25-2009, 08:03 PM

TBell, It would have been much simpler to restrict the Thurs/Fri. race to non-qualifiers only, and have those TOC qualifiers showup Sat. morning. Had they done that, I know of at least 30-35 racers that would have come to the final qualifier race, and if they got beat, would leave for home on Friday; clearing pit space for the qualified. It's like you say; "10 lbs. of s--t in a 2 lb. bag"...been there, done that.

Emily Stott · 10-25-2009, 08:56 PM

I agree....it is run too late in the year. By this time of year it is cold and it rains EVERY year, without failure. But even if the weather was perfect, the schedule is too full. Same thing happended last year even without the TOC. You can't pack 6 days of racing into 4. Last Thursday I was really disappointed that I was not going...now thankful I did not make the effort. Sorry to all those still sitting and waiting. I'm sure everyone in charge is doing all they can. Now there is no question why Steve Earwood does not want the final race at his track.

Mike Galuk · 10-25-2009, 09:51 PM

IMHO they did not need to run the SportsNational race. They had more than enough to run without it. Emilys right about the weather this time of the year. We went through it last year. Good luck to everyone who is racing tomorrow. There is a lot of $$$$$$$$$$$$$ to be won. I will see everyone in the Spring as JOE COOL is almost ready. Mike

Mike Galuk
JOE COOL RACING
M/SA-2000

Chris1529 · 10-26-2009, 07:02 AM

If they don't run the final at the rock, where are they going to run it?
I don't think they would have much better luck at VA motorsports park.

I personally think the sports national should have been run on wed/thurs. run the rest of the races fri and sat, have the banquet or an extra day if necessary on Sunday.

I am sure it has been a challenge for all involved. It has just been a rough weather year for racing all around.

Beth Denysenko · 10-26-2009, 07:11 AM

Good morning as we begin DAY SIX from The Rock . . .

It's gonna be fast. 144 feet, 29.65 barometer and 58 degrees. I just hope the track can get warm enough. Then that wind is back, steady 8-10 mph I am guessing. The sun is trying to stay out, but lots of clouds around. They have called Hot Rod and Stock to the lanes, I will try and get pictures during stock and get them posted. Hard to believe today will be the first time down the track for some folks who have been here four days.

Michael Kilduff · 10-26-2009, 07:37 AM

I know the weather has been terrible for the last 2 years at this race, but usually October is a good month for racing in the Carolinas. Race engines like the air and October is usually the month with the least amount of rainfall from the hit of spring through the end of fall.

I really feel for everyone involved and I hope you have a fast and safe race today.

Beth Denysenko · 10-26-2009, 08:51 AM

It would be fast if we could get enough heat into the track. We cannot get a decent 60' save for one pass this whole weekend. And we aren't alone. It's not at the initial hit, its a few feet out it's all ripped up. The poor stockers, most of the high wheelstanders had trouble, Jim Marshall popped up for a blink, but back down as he got out a few feet.

I have uploaded more pictures from both Stock & SuperStock this morning. Here's the link:
http://community.webshots.com/album/575201849gZKZIK

It's under the same album from before, so you will have to go to the end. About 45 pictures. A few new cars this morning. They are calling Stock & Hot Rod Sportsnationals cars right now, we should be going up very very soon. Better get ready to go!

j gardiner · 10-26-2009, 10:34 AM

There are alot of reasons why this race turned into a cluster. The track is crap they had problems the week before at the bracket finals. They were having problems on friday and it was almost 80 degrees. They spent most of the day either trying to fix the track or hauling cars to the junkyard. It rained for about 15 minutes around 6 p.m. that race could have and should have been done on friday. I have been down there a few times over the last several years and it doesn't look like there has been a dime spent on that track. The shut down area is so rough bumpy and short to the turn offs and you know they don't spray that part all you need is a little dampness or sand all you have to do is touch the brakes and around they go.

Beth Denysenko · 10-26-2009, 02:06 PM

They called it. It's done. Go home. Alex is in the finals of the Sportsnationals - he and Pete D are in the tower right now figuring it all out. I am packing up, will post more later.

buzzinhalfdozen · 10-26-2009, 02:20 PM

WOW, that has to really be a let down after all those days at the track to be stopped right at the finals. Alex you did a fine job, you all be safe going home. Joe

10-25-2009, 08:03 PM	#51
Roger K Fain Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Clarksburg, WV Posts: 146 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from The Rock TBell, It would have been much simpler to restrict the Thurs/Fri. race to non-qualifiers only, and have those TOC qualifiers showup Sat. morning. Had they done that, I know of at least 30-35 racers that would have come to the final qualifier race, and if they got beat, would leave for home on Friday; clearing pit space for the qualified. It's like you say; "10 lbs. of s--t in a 2 lb. bag"...been there, done that.

10-25-2009, 08:56 PM	#52
Emily Stott Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Campobello, SC Posts: 292 Likes: 0 Liked 372 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Live from The Rock I agree....it is run too late in the year. By this time of year it is cold and it rains EVERY year, without failure. But even if the weather was perfect, the schedule is too full. Same thing happended last year even without the TOC. You can't pack 6 days of racing into 4. Last Thursday I was really disappointed that I was not going...now thankful I did not make the effort. Sorry to all those still sitting and waiting. I'm sure everyone in charge is doing all they can. Now there is no question why Steve Earwood does not want the final race at his track.

10-25-2009, 09:51 PM	#53
Mike Galuk Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 328 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from The Rock IMHO they did not need to run the SportsNational race. They had more than enough to run without it. Emilys right about the weather this time of the year. We went through it last year. Good luck to everyone who is racing tomorrow. There is a lot of $$$$$$$$$$$$$ to be won. I will see everyone in the Spring as JOE COOL is almost ready. Mike Mike Galuk JOE COOL RACING M/SA-2000

10-26-2009, 07:02 AM	#54
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Live from The Rock If they don't run the final at the rock, where are they going to run it? I don't think they would have much better luck at VA motorsports park. I personally think the sports national should have been run on wed/thurs. run the rest of the races fri and sat, have the banquet or an extra day if necessary on Sunday. I am sure it has been a challenge for all involved. It has just been a rough weather year for racing all around. __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

10-26-2009, 07:11 AM	#55
Beth Denysenko Live Reporter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 426 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from The Rock Good morning as we begin DAY SIX from The Rock . . . It's gonna be fast. 144 feet, 29.65 barometer and 58 degrees. I just hope the track can get warm enough. Then that wind is back, steady 8-10 mph I am guessing. The sun is trying to stay out, but lots of clouds around. They have called Hot Rod and Stock to the lanes, I will try and get pictures during stock and get them posted. Hard to believe today will be the first time down the track for some folks who have been here four days. __________________ Beth Denysenko P/SA 330 www.moneymakerracing.net

10-26-2009, 07:37 AM	#56
Michael Kilduff Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Carolina Beach, NC Posts: 281 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from The Rock I know the weather has been terrible for the last 2 years at this race, but usually October is a good month for racing in the Carolinas. Race engines like the air and October is usually the month with the least amount of rainfall from the hit of spring through the end of fall. I really feel for everyone involved and I hope you have a fast and safe race today.

10-26-2009, 08:51 AM	#57
Beth Denysenko Live Reporter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 426 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from The Rock It would be fast if we could get enough heat into the track. We cannot get a decent 60' save for one pass this whole weekend. And we aren't alone. It's not at the initial hit, its a few feet out it's all ripped up. The poor stockers, most of the high wheelstanders had trouble, Jim Marshall popped up for a blink, but back down as he got out a few feet. I have uploaded more pictures from both Stock & SuperStock this morning. Here's the link: http://community.webshots.com/album/575201849gZKZIK It's under the same album from before, so you will have to go to the end. About 45 pictures. A few new cars this morning. They are calling Stock & Hot Rod Sportsnationals cars right now, we should be going up very very soon. Better get ready to go! __________________ Beth Denysenko P/SA 330 www.moneymakerracing.net

10-26-2009, 10:34 AM	#58
j gardiner Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: waldorf Posts: 221 Likes: 14 Liked 55 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Live from The Rock There are alot of reasons why this race turned into a cluster. The track is crap they had problems the week before at the bracket finals. They were having problems on friday and it was almost 80 degrees. They spent most of the day either trying to fix the track or hauling cars to the junkyard. It rained for about 15 minutes around 6 p.m. that race could have and should have been done on friday. I have been down there a few times over the last several years and it doesn't look like there has been a dime spent on that track. The shut down area is so rough bumpy and short to the turn offs and you know they don't spray that part all you need is a little dampness or sand all you have to do is touch the brakes and around they go.

10-26-2009, 02:06 PM	#59
Beth Denysenko Live Reporter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 426 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from The Rock They called it. It's done. Go home. Alex is in the finals of the Sportsnationals - he and Pete D are in the tower right now figuring it all out. I am packing up, will post more later. __________________ Beth Denysenko P/SA 330 www.moneymakerracing.net

10-26-2009, 02:20 PM	#60
buzzinhalfdozen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue Ohio Posts: 984 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Live from The Rock WOW, that has to really be a let down after all those days at the track to be stopped right at the finals. Alex you did a fine job, you all be safe going home. Joe __________________ Joe Buchanan SS/BX 3117