US 131 Motorsports Park

Charley Downing · 09-09-2010, 09:11 AM

Everyone talks about how bad they are treated when at a NHRA race. Well that is BS. I race in NHRA Div 3 and could not ask for better Div and Nat event crew Redman, Leo, Donnie B, Rich, Jack, Luke, Tony, Travis and others. These people always go out of their way to help and are fair. Please tell me how it’s you so bad when you come to a NHRA race.
The tech and staff at NHRA and IHRA races are both great, so I don't see that being a point.
Phil the reason parking is not a problem in IHRA is because of a lack of cars. Don't blame NHRA for having over 500 cars at a pts race

THE LEGEND · 09-09-2010, 09:17 AM

CD,
I've never run a NHRA race except for the bracket finals, so I don't get a vote. I hear NHRA can be a horse's butt. I also hear they are great never have a problem. I think a lot of the complainers are just that. COMPLAINERS. It don't matter what they are doing or where it's at.
I'm getting ready to have the EXPERIENCE though. I'm leaving today for my first NHRA divisional. I don't expect it to be like IHRA. That would be like comparing McDonalds and Burger king.
I'm really looking forward to going though.

Back to 131 I have a hard time believing they would make more off a NHRA div race than the 3 events they do have. Remember car counts are not the whole ball of wax, but bottom line is.
Chip Johnson
S/ST 2011

Charley Downing · 09-09-2010, 09:49 AM

It is all in how it is or is not promoted. End of story Bill B showed us that this year at Norwalk. Chip you are right there is more BS on the NHRA side as far as tech goes. What pts race are you going to?

THE LEGEND · 09-09-2010, 10:44 AM

CD,
Going to Atlanta. Leaving out this evening around 5 or 6 or 10.LOL
I'm going in with an open mind. I really don't think it will be as bad as eveyone makes it out to be. I go to race, so in my opinion should'nt be much difference.
Chip

danny waters sr · 09-09-2010, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE LEGEND

CD,
Going to Atlanta. Leaving out this evening around 5 or 6 or 10.LOL
I'm going in with an open mind. I really don't think it will be as bad as eveyone makes it out to be. I go to race, so in my opinion should'nt be much difference.
Chip

Good Luck Chip. Bring home one o dem Walleys.

Phil Veldheer Racing · 09-09-2010, 10:07 AM

I knew the second I typed in coffee and donuts somebody would bring it up.

If US 131 Switches to NHRA and Mid-Michigan stays NHRA, there is no doubt I would switch.

I have reserved pit spots at US 131 and we are there with race cars every week. The moral of this story is I happen to like IHRA better and believe it or not, the management at US 131 does not care if I like IHRA or NHRA better. They are going to do what ever they can to make a profit or a bigger profit on their investment.

If they do switch to NHRA, Charley, I hope it is you and Brad Z in the SS Final...hows that?

The end, I HOPE. I have to get back to work.

Phil

Satch Gragg · 09-09-2010, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE LEGEND

CD,
Going to Atlanta. Leaving out this evening around 5 or 6 or 10.LOL
I'm going in with an open mind. I really don't think it will be as bad as eveyone makes it out to be. I go to race, so in my opinion should'nt be much difference.
Chip

Just drive like you did last week at Darlington - You will do great. Satch

THE LEGEND · 09-09-2010, 05:48 PM

DW,
I was looking at one of them Wallys last week. I told the guy if I bring that thing home my Ironmen will push that little thing off the shelf.LOL
Leaving out in a couple hours.
Chip

Marc Kinton · 09-09-2010, 06:39 PM

Now y'all boys know that ain't no racer from them there parts gonna be able to handle dem profeeshonal racers down der. I sures to heck dey would even let dat boy run his hoopty.

09-09-2010, 09:11 AM	#1
Charley Downing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 762 Likes: 16 Liked 653 Times in 89 Posts	Re: US 131 Motorsports Park Everyone talks about how bad they are treated when at a NHRA race. Well that is BS. I race in NHRA Div 3 and could not ask for better Div and Nat event crew Redman, Leo, Donnie B, Rich, Jack, Luke, Tony, Travis and others. These people always go out of their way to help and are fair. Please tell me how it’s you so bad when you come to a NHRA race. The tech and staff at NHRA and IHRA races are both great, so I don't see that being a point. Phil the reason parking is not a problem in IHRA is because of a lack of cars. Don't blame NHRA for having over 500 cars at a pts race __________________ Charley Downing 3548 STK Last edited by Charley Downing; 09-09-2010 at 09:17 AM.

09-09-2010, 09:17 AM	#2
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: US 131 Motorsports Park CD, I've never run a NHRA race except for the bracket finals, so I don't get a vote. I hear NHRA can be a horse's butt. I also hear they are great never have a problem. I think a lot of the complainers are just that. COMPLAINERS. It don't matter what they are doing or where it's at. I'm getting ready to have the EXPERIENCE though. I'm leaving today for my first NHRA divisional. I don't expect it to be like IHRA. That would be like comparing McDonalds and Burger king. I'm really looking forward to going though. Back to 131 I have a hard time believing they would make more off a NHRA div race than the 3 events they do have. Remember car counts are not the whole ball of wax, but bottom line is. Chip Johnson S/ST 2011

09-09-2010, 09:49 AM	#3
Charley Downing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 762 Likes: 16 Liked 653 Times in 89 Posts	Re: US 131 Motorsports Park It is all in how it is or is not promoted. End of story Bill B showed us that this year at Norwalk. Chip you are right there is more BS on the NHRA side as far as tech goes. What pts race are you going to? __________________ Charley Downing 3548 STK

09-09-2010, 10:44 AM	#4
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: US 131 Motorsports Park CD, Going to Atlanta. Leaving out this evening around 5 or 6 or 10.LOL I'm going in with an open mind. I really don't think it will be as bad as eveyone makes it out to be. I go to race, so in my opinion should'nt be much difference. Chip

09-09-2010, 10:07 AM	#6
Phil Veldheer Racing Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Holland, MICHIGAN Posts: 155 Likes: 43 Liked 26 Times in 8 Posts	Re: US 131 Motorsports Park I knew the second I typed in coffee and donuts somebody would bring it up. If US 131 Switches to NHRA and Mid-Michigan stays NHRA, there is no doubt I would switch. I have reserved pit spots at US 131 and we are there with race cars every week. The moral of this story is I happen to like IHRA better and believe it or not, the management at US 131 does not care if I like IHRA or NHRA better. They are going to do what ever they can to make a profit or a bigger profit on their investment. If they do switch to NHRA, Charley, I hope it is you and Brad Z in the SS Final...hows that? The end, I HOPE. I have to get back to work. Phil __________________ PHIL VELDHEER 3455 STK IHRA WORLD Record Holder 2007-08-09-10-11-12-13-14-15-16

09-09-2010, 05:48 PM	#8
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: US 131 Motorsports Park DW, I was looking at one of them Wallys last week. I told the guy if I bring that thing home my Ironmen will push that little thing off the shelf.LOL Leaving out in a couple hours. Chip

09-09-2010, 06:39 PM	#9
Marc Kinton Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 326 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: US 131 Motorsports Park Now y'all boys know that ain't no racer from them there parts gonna be able to handle dem profeeshonal racers down der. I sures to heck dey would even let dat boy run his hoopty.

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