Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals - Page 24

Steve Williams · 10-02-2011, 08:59 PM

Given the current situation, maybe being cancelled was not a bad idea after all? The hotel/motel cost would have been wasted like it was for so many, but it sure beats missing work and costing you more vacation time and still not running at all. Bad situation for all involved. Calling it off Monday or first thing Tuesday would have saved many racers the expense, but many got stuck anyhow in the attempt to park early. I am not defending anyone at the NHRA or track personnel for not suggesting a rain date for sportsman earlier, or worse for them a withdrawal from the event, but, what drives this circus is money. Never look away from money the saying goes. This is the traveling circus and that is what makes it so special to give them your money and not have a chance to withdraw. A bad deal all around.

joe176 · 10-02-2011, 10:47 PM

They never got my money !!!

SS/GSI · 10-03-2011, 08:36 AM

I just refreshed this weeks weather forecast and noticed that they are announcing rain today/tomorrow with perfect weather through till next Monday. Hope NHRA and the pros don't get to run till Wednesday, then they can understand how it feels just to stand around and wait for "someone" mother nature, to let them know when they can race! Hope they don't go broke on unforeseen hotel and associated costs, not to worry boys, I'm sure NHRA will find someway to get us sportsman racers to subsidize your losses! Maybe NHRA will just give the "trophy" to the fastest car!

1reddago · 10-03-2011, 12:22 PM

Well DRC says it is raining and on hold

X-TECH MAN · 10-03-2011, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 1reddago

Well DRC says it is raining and on hold

How many here really care ?

Ed Wright · 10-03-2011, 02:58 PM

I do. Man, Jason Line is flying! Running 6.40s.
And, good guy Scott Benham still in in Comp. Round 4 coming up.

Tom Goldman · 10-03-2011, 03:07 PM

I would have loved to see Pro Stock, its the only PRO class I have any interest in.
All the Summit KB cars were outstanding.

At least the forcast for the rest of us looks good for this weekend.

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick...2=-75.9264&e=1

Jack Matyas · 10-03-2011, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Goldman

At least the forcast for the rest of us looks good for this weekend.

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick...2=-75.9264&e=1

Tommy - Didn't I warn you about forecasting the weather - I've got plenty of tire tracks on me from being under the bus ...............But the outlook does look good at this moment ........and then there's the fact we're at Maple Grove - throw out all the normal rules of forecasting .

X-TECH MAN · 10-03-2011, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

I do. Man, Jason Line is flying! Running 6.40s.
And, good guy Scott Benham still in in Comp. Round 4 coming up.

Now you guys should know by now that Im ONLY refering to the track oilers and the reason that NHRA charges $95 extra for the entry fee.

Tom Goldman · 10-03-2011, 04:55 PM

Only providing a weather link Jack.
And one that was spot on for last week.

10-02-2011, 08:59 PM	#231
Steve Williams Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 352 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals Given the current situation, maybe being cancelled was not a bad idea after all? The hotel/motel cost would have been wasted like it was for so many, but it sure beats missing work and costing you more vacation time and still not running at all. Bad situation for all involved. Calling it off Monday or first thing Tuesday would have saved many racers the expense, but many got stuck anyhow in the attempt to park early. I am not defending anyone at the NHRA or track personnel for not suggesting a rain date for sportsman earlier, or worse for them a withdrawal from the event, but, what drives this circus is money. Never look away from money the saying goes. This is the traveling circus and that is what makes it so special to give them your money and not have a chance to withdraw. A bad deal all around.

10-02-2011, 10:47 PM	#232
joe176 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NY Posts: 601 Likes: 36 Liked 41 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals They never got my money !!! __________________ Joe Franco SS176

10-03-2011, 08:36 AM	#233
SS/GSI Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 291 Likes: 79 Liked 751 Times in 108 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals I just refreshed this weeks weather forecast and noticed that they are announcing rain today/tomorrow with perfect weather through till next Monday. Hope NHRA and the pros don't get to run till Wednesday, then they can understand how it feels just to stand around and wait for "someone" mother nature, to let them know when they can race! Hope they don't go broke on unforeseen hotel and associated costs, not to worry boys, I'm sure NHRA will find someway to get us sportsman racers to subsidize your losses! Maybe NHRA will just give the "trophy" to the fastest car!

10-03-2011, 12:22 PM	#234
1reddago Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Niagra Falls, New York Posts: 43 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals Well DRC says it is raining and on hold

10-03-2011, 02:58 PM	#236
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals I do. Man, Jason Line is flying! Running 6.40s. And, good guy Scott Benham still in in Comp. Round 4 coming up. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

10-03-2011, 03:07 PM	#237
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,474 Likes: 885 Liked 858 Times in 234 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals I would have loved to see Pro Stock, its the only PRO class I have any interest in. All the Summit KB cars were outstanding. At least the forcast for the rest of us looks good for this weekend. http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick...2=-75.9264&e=1 __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK Last edited by Tom Goldman; 10-03-2011 at 04:48 PM.

10-03-2011, 04:55 PM	#240
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,474 Likes: 885 Liked 858 Times in 234 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals Only providing a weather link Jack. And one that was spot on for last week. __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK