Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals - Page 4

C and W Racing · 09-28-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tim worner

Rumor'JUST A RUMOR" from sponcers on the midway @ Maple Grove. If more heavy rain sportsman to be moved Englishtown or Atco. Again this is just a rumor but what would you think of that?

This sounds like the Gator National fiasco from years ago. Raced at Orlando, everyone loads up (except a few that were given a heads up) drive to Gainesville, line up, and then be told to go back to Orlando because thats where the sportsman will be racing. There were a lot of racers that were not very happy about how that whole thing was handled.
Chuck

DICK FOX 580 · 09-29-2011, 01:32 PM

I do not have a dog in the fight, and try and stay off these subjects if i can. However, some times one must state his thoughts. I thought there were 4 pro classes in NHRA-t/f f/c p/s psm. If that is true, then why is comp and alcohol running this weekend as they are sportsman classes also. If they are no longer sportsman, it is news to me,and if they are pros, why do they have reps on the SRAC. Just looks to me like the same classes get the shaft everytime. Are the alcohol reps standing up for you guys, or are they glad to be running this week while the rest of you wait a week and pray for better weather. Just my 2 cents.

X-TECH MAN · 09-29-2011, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DICK FOX 580

I do not have a dog in the fight, and try and stay off these subjects if i can. However, some times one must state his thoughts. I thought there were 4 pro classes in NHRA-t/f f/c p/s psm. If that is true, then why is comp and alcohol running this weekend as they are sportsman classes also. If they are no longer sportsman, it is news to me,and if they are pros, why do they have reps on the SRAC. Just looks to me like the same classes get the shaft everytime. Are the alcohol reps standing up for you guys, or are they glad to be running this week while the rest of you wait a week and pray for better weather. Just my 2 cents.

NHRA needs filler for the fuel cars and the Alcohol cars can keep the track surface from rusting !

Ken Kopecky · 09-30-2011, 09:34 AM

I agree with Keith. NHRA seems to have taken the fun out of the National events.

Ken Kopecky
E/SA

jmcarter · 09-30-2011, 09:47 AM

Jack I commend you for telling it from the chest...and yes them coming to the racers personally to convey what needed to be done is commendable as well. You take the time and effort to keep racers (and wannabes) informed and certainly do not deserve disrespect. If people are truly fed up with NHRA they should take their $$ elsewhere, might work to the benefit of all by making the suits realize that we are one of their biggest customers and they should be working to improve things for us.

I've been planning on running the Keystones for 2 years now but given their facility issues I end up withdrawing when the forecast looks ominous. Why can't they schedule this race to be the first race in the countdown? Seems logical to me that it would go Reading-St. Louis-Charlotte-Dallas and then head west. Would at least give them a fighting chance against Mother Nature.

Ken Miele · 09-30-2011, 09:49 AM

Keith, all I can say is, although you did speak out, you have been to enough NHRA races to know this can happen. Your as guilty of being herded as anyone else by the fact you paid your 305 to the ranch owners to attend the slaughter.

keith ohanesian · 09-30-2011, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken Miele

Keith, all I can say is, although you did speak out, you have been to enough NHRA races to know this can happen. Your as guilty of being herded as anyone else by the fact you paid your 305 to the ranch owners to attend the slaughter.

Ken you are right but I'm not one to sit back.. I will moooo the loudest

Mickey Whaley · 09-30-2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by keith ohanesian

Ken you are right but I'm not one to sit back.. I will moooo the loudest

Keith i think they were talking about the comment peter said? But i love hearing the rants hell take the chip out i want to see you flash the converter!

keith ohanesian · 09-30-2011, 10:39 AM

That says it all!

442OLDS · 09-30-2011, 11:04 AM

It will be interesting to see how good the track conditions are without Stock and Super Stock going out first.

Here is today's schedule:

http://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCSt...39920#indextop

09-29-2011, 01:32 PM	#2
DICK FOX 580 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 12 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals I do not have a dog in the fight, and try and stay off these subjects if i can. However, some times one must state his thoughts. I thought there were 4 pro classes in NHRA-t/f f/c p/s psm. If that is true, then why is comp and alcohol running this weekend as they are sportsman classes also. If they are no longer sportsman, it is news to me,and if they are pros, why do they have reps on the SRAC. Just looks to me like the same classes get the shaft everytime. Are the alcohol reps standing up for you guys, or are they glad to be running this week while the rest of you wait a week and pray for better weather. Just my 2 cents.

09-30-2011, 09:34 AM	#4
Ken Kopecky Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Edison, NJ Posts: 235 Likes: 379 Liked 273 Times in 56 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals I agree with Keith. NHRA seems to have taken the fun out of the National events. Ken Kopecky E/SA Last edited by Ken Kopecky; 09-30-2011 at 11:36 AM.

09-30-2011, 09:47 AM	#5
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,310 Likes: 2,430 Liked 3,232 Times in 983 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals Jack I commend you for telling it from the chest...and yes them coming to the racers personally to convey what needed to be done is commendable as well. You take the time and effort to keep racers (and wannabes) informed and certainly do not deserve disrespect. If people are truly fed up with NHRA they should take their $$ elsewhere, might work to the benefit of all by making the suits realize that we are one of their biggest customers and they should be working to improve things for us. I've been planning on running the Keystones for 2 years now but given their facility issues I end up withdrawing when the forecast looks ominous. Why can't they schedule this race to be the first race in the countdown? Seems logical to me that it would go Reading-St. Louis-Charlotte-Dallas and then head west. Would at least give them a fighting chance against Mother Nature. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

09-30-2011, 09:49 AM	#6
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,935 Likes: 482 Liked 17,484 Times in 1,594 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals Keith, all I can say is, although you did speak out, you have been to enough NHRA races to know this can happen. Your as guilty of being herded as anyone else by the fact you paid your 305 to the ranch owners to attend the slaughter.

09-30-2011, 10:39 AM	#9
keith ohanesian Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 392 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals That says it all! __________________ No prep is king

09-30-2011, 11:04 AM	#10
442OLDS VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elgin,IL Posts: 1,340 Likes: 5 Liked 282 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals It will be interesting to see how good the track conditions are without Stock and Super Stock going out first. Here is today's schedule: http://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCSt...39920#indextop

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