Pit Parking - This Week's Blog

[Jim Caughlin]

I always particularly like it on Saturday afternoon when prime pit spaces that had been 'reserved' are still empty from no shows. As I have a fairly demanding job with not a lot of extra vacation days, I'm usually showing up Thursday night and parked in the weeds, it's always nice to see the nice close in empty pit spaces on Saturday afternoon.

Jim Caughlin
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[Don Kennedy]

I am the ultimate "Pit Snob" if I get to the track early I will pit where I want within reason and if I don't pit where I want I will leave the race and ask for my money back >

The Points race at indy the other day there was no one telling the racers were to pit the parking was awesome all of the cars got in within two hours that were in line > I drove all over the pits and saw no one abusing the pit space where they were parked >This is my feeling My money to get into the race is the same as the cars that get preferred parking if I get there early I expect to pit where I want if I get there late then most likely the good pit spaces are gone > oh by the way I will, not drive My Super Stocker on dirt or Gravel roads Just like anyone with a street rod will not do this either If the track can not afford to pave or concrete the roads call me I have a idea on how to get the roads pave or concrete, the cost would be minimal. The concept of a racer only saving 1 spot for his friend should be implemented also.602 284 6240

[Greg Gay]

Respectfully, I disagree. I will use Lebanon Valley as an example. By the time that I usually get there, the place is FULL. It's bad enough trying to go up and down the rows trying to find a place, but even worse when you get in one with no outlet and you have to back out or try to turn around. They have guys on scooters and golf carts that know what's available. I'd rather take what they give me rather than searching.

[Bob Don]

Don't worry, Greg. I've got you covered.

[T Pogue]

Less people on NHRA payroll means higher pay outs for racers,right?
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[rognelson777]

interesting years ago we had a great idea, a 2 piece awning that was roughly2, 6 x 7 pieces that was hinged in the middle and attached inside your single car enclosed trailer inside rear door, so when track was crowded and no space between trailers, you had shade for your car behind trailer. designed when we bracket raced at atco raceway in late 80's when they would get 120 cars in super pro and 100cars in pro and there was no pit space.. how times have changed, better have at least 12ft next to your trailer for your stock/bracket car
golf cart awning tow vehicle barbeque pop uptent. parked and worked on car behing trailer in those days. everybody lovefd the awning system, never sold one at $250. bucks
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