Congratulation to the Nowickis

[HR9121]

That's exactly the problem, it's just not economically feasible for many to tow that far so why move these national events so far away from the people that really want to race? I can afford to tow that far but can't afford to leave home an extra day just to pack it half way accross the country to race. I will race my divisional and hit two division 2 doubles and probably go to Richmond and be happy! But I will not travel 8 to whatever hours to race a national event when they keep moving them further away from me to attract people that don’t or will not race with them. Get my point?

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by HR9121

That's exactly the problem, it's just not economically feasible for many to tow that far so why move these national events so far away from the people that really want to race? I can afford to tow that far but can't afford to leave home an extra day just to pack it half way accross the country to race. I will race my divisional and hit two division 2 doubles and probably go to Richmond and be happy! But I will not travel 8 to whatever hours to race a national event when they keep moving them further away from me to attract people that don’t or will not race with them. Get my point?

Thats WHY I said if its in your budget. It IS in the budget for a lot of stock and S/S racers yet they still will not travel to an IHRA race but they will travel all across the country to run Pomona Calif. and some other far off venue and the odds of winning is still a gamble !

[HR9121]

Ok we are more on the same page but I still wish IHRA would look for some venues a little closer to this area. I believe they would be better off in the long run.

[Jim Wahl]

It really is a shame that PBIR (Palm Beach) is so far away from the majority of the racers because it really has become one of the finest pure race tracks in the country. No real frills or fancy stuff, even parking can be a problem, but it is just a perfectly smooth track with optimal traction at a sea level modern facility. The biggest problem the track has ever had is management! However, when the IHRA comes to town that all seems to go away! I have been there twice since the IHRA came into control and had a great time! Jim

[Mike Pearson]

Hands down this was the best race track that I have run on in a long time. I had personal bests for 60 and 330 ft times all weekend. the track was perfect every run. There was ample parking and the event was very well run for the sportsman portion of program. All of the super stock racers were regular NHRA guys. No IHRA only racers showed up. There were actually 10 cars but Pat Clifford broke a ring and pinion on his first qualifing attempt so they did not include him on the ladder. Everyone missed a great event and a great time. The weather was beautiful.

Congrats to Mark and Brien for driving and dialing great.

[Greg Hill]

Way to go Mark. i sure wish I was down there with you guys. Warm weather and some good seafood sure would be nice right now.

[Mark Nowicki]

Thanks for all the congratulation notes. We had a great time this weekend at one of the best tracks in Florida. We would like to congratulate Brien and Trudy Radley on a great race. It could have gone either way, lady luck was with us this one. Big thanks to Dan Walcott and Bobby Howald for all the help they gave us this weekend. The IRONMAN is very handsome on our mantle. Looking forward to racing IHRA again in the sunshine at Immokalee next weekend. Hope to see "you all" there. Not quite southern yet.

Thanks Again Mark and Elaine

[danny waters sr]

Nice job Mark..