Wasn't there supposed to be a IHRA National this weekend? - Page 2

Jim Woods · 07-06-2008, 09:11 AM

have a great weekend , sorry, typo

Adger Smith · 07-06-2008, 10:54 AM

Jim,
Didn't know you were working for IHRA. I do remember you racing back in 99 when I was making a lot of IHRA races. You parked close to us at several races. I guess I missed your crossover from racer to Tech. If Hank is there tell him "Hello".... Hope you guys have a good race.

Tracy Robbins · 07-06-2008, 10:58 AM

Hey Jim! Glad to hear you are back at work w/ IHRA. We were all very concerned about you at MIR and hope you are doing ok...don't over-do it up there and have a good time!!!

Jim Woods · 07-08-2008, 11:20 PM

thank you Tracy, we finished on monday, loading up today and tomorrow and heading to grand bend for the next race, then back home for southern stock/superstock races at reynolds, ga. keep racin and good luck

Dave Turner · 07-09-2008, 11:46 AM

We'll see you at "the Bend" Jim....it may even be as hot as Orlando in December!!

ChevyII · 07-09-2008, 03:11 PM

For those of you who were not in attendance and seem to know everything that went on, let me take this opportunity to clarify "what really occurred."

The weather was uncooperative Friday and Saturday evening and the Pro night time qualifying sessions was wiped out on both evenings. Sunday was even worse as it rained 4 times, the last time 10 pm Sunday as IHRA had all the remaining cars in the staging lanes and a sprinkling of rain pushed the final champs from being crowned until Noon on Monday.

Creasy's unfortunate track incident (the transmission turned completely around throwing sharpnel into both of Creasy's legs) forced IHRA to bring a medivac helicopter in at the top end shutdown area late Sunday which interupted the program for almost 2 hours.

One sole Pro Stock car showed up from Michigan, Bob Bertsch. Good on you Bob and team!

The track was packed with a full compliment of ET cars 128 plus

Well over 40 Top Sportsman and Top Dragster entries (but IHRA continues to run them in a Quick 16 b*llsh*t manner, why I don't know as Castrol Raceway has developed a very stout Top Eliminator class with well over 35 members)

16 Pro Nostalgia entries (another class that doesn't even exist but seems to get better billing than the Pro Mods) were present on the grounds.

Stock/ Super Stock/ and the rod classes continue to draw low numbers but when people owning class cars refuse to participate for reasons that took place 3-4 years ago, it is truly a shame. Get you head out of the sand and move on!

I have endured some tough years in the "mud" at this event and with all of the parking fiascos (arrive two days prior to the event to get inside the pit gates) have managed to support this event for all of the 5 years the event has been contested.

It's our only event in Western Canada of this stature other than the NHRA Mission Divisional and we must support it or we will have nothing to support!

Regards,

Mike Ferstl
SG SR 6091

Ed Wright · 07-09-2008, 03:48 PM

Jim I hope to get to visit with you at the Tulsa race again this year. Maybe no rain this time since it is in August? You won't have any problems keeping warm. Bring your sun block.

Jim Woods · 07-09-2008, 08:10 PM

Dave, looking forward to seeing you at the bend, have you been keeping mr. polhill in line ? LOL. are you guys coming down this year for the P.R.I. show?

Jim Woods · 07-09-2008, 08:15 PM

Ed, august and Tulsa just sounds hot!! hopefully no rain this year.I may need some tips on keeping cool out there. I will make sure we have time to visit , I enjoyed talking with you last year, I know I will always learn something . hope you are having a great year.

Dave Turner · 07-09-2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by THE ORIGINAL TANKER

Dave, looking forward to seeing you at the bend, have you been keeping mr. polhill in line ? LOL. are you guys coming down this year for the P.R.I. show?

Jim, about the only thing remotely in-line with Steve are the holes in his motors!! He's NHRA trash anyway and far too stuffy for us ordinary folk. In truth, I wouldn't mind seeing him more often, the only time we butt heads IS in Florida....I need to make the stocker NHRA legal so I can leave the dark side now and then. Plans are to attend the PRI show; I always learn something there.

07-06-2008, 09:11 AM	#11
Jim Woods Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: celina, ohio Posts: 623 Likes: 4 Liked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Wasn't there supposed to be a IHRA National this weekend? have a great weekend , sorry, typo __________________ Jim Woods

07-06-2008, 10:54 AM	#12
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Wasn't there supposed to be a IHRA National this weekend? Jim, Didn't know you were working for IHRA. I do remember you racing back in 99 when I was making a lot of IHRA races. You parked close to us at several races. I guess I missed your crossover from racer to Tech. If Hank is there tell him "Hello".... Hope you guys have a good race. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)

07-06-2008, 10:58 AM	#13
Tracy Robbins Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 846 Likes: 3 Liked 25 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Wasn't there supposed to be a IHRA National this weekend? Hey Jim! Glad to hear you are back at work w/ IHRA. We were all very concerned about you at MIR and hope you are doing ok...don't over-do it up there and have a good time!!! __________________ Tracy Robbins SS 9766

07-08-2008, 11:20 PM	#14
Jim Woods Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: celina, ohio Posts: 623 Likes: 4 Liked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Wasn't there supposed to be a IHRA National this weekend? thank you Tracy, we finished on monday, loading up today and tomorrow and heading to grand bend for the next race, then back home for southern stock/superstock races at reynolds, ga. keep racin and good luck __________________ Jim Woods

07-09-2008, 11:46 AM	#15
Dave Turner VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Schomberg, ON, Canada Posts: 1,222 Likes: 1,606 Liked 364 Times in 138 Posts	Re: Wasn't there supposed to be a IHRA National this weekend? We'll see you at "the Bend" Jim....it may even be as hot as Orlando in December!! __________________ Dave Turner SS/GT #1153

07-09-2008, 03:11 PM	#16
ChevyII Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 263 Likes: 3 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Wasn't there supposed to be a IHRA National this weekend? For those of you who were not in attendance and seem to know everything that went on, let me take this opportunity to clarify "what really occurred." The weather was uncooperative Friday and Saturday evening and the Pro night time qualifying sessions was wiped out on both evenings. Sunday was even worse as it rained 4 times, the last time 10 pm Sunday as IHRA had all the remaining cars in the staging lanes and a sprinkling of rain pushed the final champs from being crowned until Noon on Monday. Creasy's unfortunate track incident (the transmission turned completely around throwing sharpnel into both of Creasy's legs) forced IHRA to bring a medivac helicopter in at the top end shutdown area late Sunday which interupted the program for almost 2 hours. One sole Pro Stock car showed up from Michigan, Bob Bertsch. Good on you Bob and team! The track was packed with a full compliment of ET cars 128 plus Well over 40 Top Sportsman and Top Dragster entries (but IHRA continues to run them in a Quick 16 bllsht manner, why I don't know as Castrol Raceway has developed a very stout Top Eliminator class with well over 35 members) 16 Pro Nostalgia entries (another class that doesn't even exist but seems to get better billing than the Pro Mods) were present on the grounds. Stock/ Super Stock/ and the rod classes continue to draw low numbers but when people owning class cars refuse to participate for reasons that took place 3-4 years ago, it is truly a shame. Get you head out of the sand and move on! I have endured some tough years in the "mud" at this event and with all of the parking fiascos (arrive two days prior to the event to get inside the pit gates) have managed to support this event for all of the 5 years the event has been contested. It's our only event in Western Canada of this stature other than the NHRA Mission Divisional and we must support it or we will have nothing to support! Regards, Mike Ferstl SG SR 6091 Last edited by ChevyII; 07-09-2008 at 05:53 PM.

07-09-2008, 03:48 PM	#17
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Wasn't there supposed to be a IHRA National this weekend? Jim I hope to get to visit with you at the Tulsa race again this year. Maybe no rain this time since it is in August? You won't have any problems keeping warm. Bring your sun block. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

07-09-2008, 08:10 PM	#18
Jim Woods Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: celina, ohio Posts: 623 Likes: 4 Liked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Wasn't there supposed to be a IHRA National this weekend? Dave, looking forward to seeing you at the bend, have you been keeping mr. polhill in line ? LOL. are you guys coming down this year for the P.R.I. show? __________________ Jim Woods

07-09-2008, 08:15 PM	#19
Jim Woods Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: celina, ohio Posts: 623 Likes: 4 Liked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Wasn't there supposed to be a IHRA National this weekend? Ed, august and Tulsa just sounds hot!! hopefully no rain this year.I may need some tips on keeping cool out there. I will make sure we have time to visit , I enjoyed talking with you last year, I know I will always learn something . hope you are having a great year. __________________ Jim Woods