Four wide Nationals track repairs

dond409 · 11-09-2014, 05:45 PM

Has anyone heard anything about the track repairs. Myself and some friends want to make plans to attend. We want to make plans to attend and time is running short. We heard through the grapevine that they haven't started repairs to the track.

Superfan1 · 11-09-2014, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dond409

Has anyone heard anything about the track repairs. Myself and some friends want to make plans to attend. We want to make plans to attend and time is running short. We heard through the grapevine that they haven't started repairs to the track.

I am quite sure that the repairs will be completed well in advance of the Four Wide Nationals the last weekend in March. Don't worry about it; go ahead and make your plans.

rognelson777 · 11-10-2014, 10:55 AM

I was surprised when the problems came up again this year. Was there in 2011 when the track was pulling up and have been to 4 wides in 2012 and 2014 without the problem occuring. Was on the track checking it out and it almost looks like the base concrete has a very thin smooth topcoat that comes off/pulls up when the sticky tires go across it. Maybe somebody who is involved in concrete fisnishing can provide some insight.

PS Best race to attend as a spectator is the 4 wides and I have probably been to over 30 national events. Just make sure during at least one session you stand next to the fence past the grandstands as 4 fuelers go roaring by at 300Mph, really awesome.

Nitro Joe Jackson · 11-10-2014, 12:05 PM

might want to do what dragway 42 did and start all over, btw, eliminate the darn 4 wide bs, looks like hot wheels going down the track.

Bill Koski · 11-10-2014, 12:49 PM

Amen!!!!!

RonnieSiani · 12-06-2014, 12:19 PM

They started the repair work at ZMax in Concord NC. The rumor is there will be concrete to the 700' mark then asphalt to the finish line in the 4 lanes.

Mickey Whaley · 12-06-2014, 05:03 PM

they found jimmy hoffa

HR9121 · 12-06-2014, 06:38 PM

Under the scales

Michael Beard · 12-06-2014, 07:10 PM

The saddest thing is that even before the repairs, this beautiful facility cost so much to build and has such high overhead just to open the gates that no one can afford to promote events there.

rognelson777 · 12-06-2014, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Beard

The saddest thing is that even before the repairs, this beautiful facility cost so much to build and has such high overhead just to open the gates that no one can afford to promote events there.

do you have approx cost for 2 day weekend event? I know some local tracks that will open the gates and supply track prep, starting line crew and tech inspection for $3,000 a day and sometimes a cut of the gate, depending on dates.

11-09-2014, 05:45 PM	#1
dond409 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 21 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Four wide Nationals track repairs Has anyone heard anything about the track repairs. Myself and some friends want to make plans to attend. We want to make plans to attend and time is running short. We heard through the grapevine that they haven't started repairs to the track.

11-10-2014, 10:55 AM	#3
rognelson777 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 376 Likes: 20 Liked 135 Times in 74 Posts	Re: Four wide Nationals track repairs I was surprised when the problems came up again this year. Was there in 2011 when the track was pulling up and have been to 4 wides in 2012 and 2014 without the problem occuring. Was on the track checking it out and it almost looks like the base concrete has a very thin smooth topcoat that comes off/pulls up when the sticky tires go across it. Maybe somebody who is involved in concrete fisnishing can provide some insight. PS Best race to attend as a spectator is the 4 wides and I have probably been to over 30 national events. Just make sure during at least one session you stand next to the fence past the grandstands as 4 fuelers go roaring by at 300Mph, really awesome.

11-10-2014, 12:05 PM	#4
Nitro Joe Jackson VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Loudonville, Ohio or where ever the Nitro Lounge is parked Posts: 2,293 Likes: 54 Liked 67 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Four wide Nationals track repairs might want to do what dragway 42 did and start all over, btw, eliminate the darn 4 wide bs, looks like hot wheels going down the track. __________________ Nitro Joe Jackson STK 3431 nitrojoe@neo.rr.com

11-10-2014, 12:49 PM	#5
Bill Koski Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 213 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Four wide Nationals track repairs Amen!!!!!

12-06-2014, 12:19 PM	#6
RonnieSiani Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Four wide Nationals track repairs They started the repair work at ZMax in Concord NC. The rumor is there will be concrete to the 700' mark then asphalt to the finish line in the 4 lanes. Attached Thumbnails

12-06-2014, 05:03 PM	#7
Mickey Whaley VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,220 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Four wide Nationals track repairs they found jimmy hoffa

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HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,466 Likes: 146 Liked 3,355 Times in 730 Posts	Re: Four wide Nationals track repairs Under the scales __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA. SS/JA

12-06-2014, 07:10 PM	#9
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Four wide Nationals track repairs The saddest thing is that even before the repairs, this beautiful facility cost so much to build and has such high overhead just to open the gates that no one can afford to promote events there. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS