D6 at Mission

[jmcarter]

Perhaps the association races do have some appeal beyond the Wally. Pulling over Snoqualmie Pass to race in the dust bowl would cause me pause but money talks. Think Paul Wong was doing some announcing at Mission perhaps he’ll chime in as well.

[Bob Gullett]

Originally Posted by jmcarter

Perhaps the association races do have some appeal beyond the Wally. Pulling over Snoqualmie Pass to race in the dust bowl would cause me pause but money talks. Think Paul Wong was doing some announcing at Mission perhaps he’ll chime in as well.

I think you better check your Wongs. Steve Wong is the Div 6 announcer.

[jmcarter]

Originally Posted by Bob Gullett

I think you better check your Wongs. Steve Wong is the Div 6 announcer.

Thanks Bob, thought it odd that Paul was up there but the man does wander you know LOL

[jmcarter]

Ok, I give up. Who won at Mission? If the divisions insist on using FB exclusively to share info then they should use it.

[Carguy49]

No live timing, nothing on DRC. I give up also. Even the coverage on you tube is not complete. I guess they do not want us to know what happened up there.

[Carguy49]

UPDATE on Mission - - - Rumor has it that the NHRA official trailer was NOT at Mission. Not sure of the reason, just what I heard.

That is probably why nothing on live timing or DRC.

[djohnstone]

Here is the report from Mission;

13 stockers, 9 super stockers....very light also in other LODRS classes. The border is still an issue due to VAX requirements.

No NHRA trailer, but a couple representatives. Needed way more IMO. Bruce Flodin and I had a heads up 1st round and they were checking for dial ins.....

On top of the LODRS program, they ran just about every bracket class they could come up with and we also dealt with smoky skies and rain (what's a divisional at Mission without rain) before Sunday eliminations.

I have attached the final results.

Cheers
Derrick Johnstone
Q/SA 6449 '66 Impala

[Stock 608]

The whole weekend was really a cluster. Parking was first come first serve, zero direction. No nhra guys running the starting line, staging lanes or tower. We ended up getting the win in comp. They had it set as a dial in, so we went further under the index but gave Ralph the win since we “broke out” by more, but showing we got there first. Went to the tower to get the check and they said they were only doing payment for bracket classes and didn’t know anything about Lucas payout. It’s almost like the track didn’t want the race. Hopefully things turn around, always loved Mission.

[jmcarter]

Appreciate the reports. Sounds like neither D6 or Mission wanted a divisional race. Woodburn and Mission we’re always my favorite tracks and hate to see either not succeed and make money. My “dust bowl” comment about Yakima was based on multiple visits but all over 15 years ago so probably not fair but know it can get pretty windy over there. Kudos to those making the association a viable option.

[Dave Noll]

I have lived in Yakima since 74 and been going to Renegade almost as long. The Goathead problem of years ago is now under control. A LOT of gravel has been put down and asphalt rows now line the pits 4 - 5 rows deep almost to the finish line with room (cleaned up) to run the pits to the end of the track. The wind is more an issue north of here in Ellensburg. Although 1 of the 1st years we had a combo here there was a strong wind that came through and it got dusty. But those are rare.

I have raced at Spokane and Seattle scattered fèw times. What I remember of Spokane was the asphalt starting line. Times change.