Who's going to the IHRA race in Crandall?

Ed Wright · 08-11-2009, 12:00 PM

I just printed the flyer for the race at the new Dallas track. Friday, 1st round of qualifying is 5:00 pm. No big deal, just show up about mid-day. Saturday, qualifying is 6:00 pm. Sit around all day while jr dragsters run? Does this bother anybody else, or am I just old and cranky?

cjackson4431 · 08-11-2009, 12:33 PM

I'm not in love with the idea because I never race after dark. Would rather start time trials at 7am and go racing....but who cares what I think.

Ed Wright · 08-11-2009, 02:27 PM

I hve no problem racing at night, in fact I like it. I don't like it when you can't keep the fog off the windows, like Houston a couple of weeks ago. 100% humidity round 2 of SS at 1:45 am. Nobody could help the weather, that was nobody's fault. Lots of down time to clean the track made it run so late.

Didn't seem to bother Gary Emmons and Kevin Helms.

I just don't care to sit around all day Saturday. If it was a one day deal, no problem. But we have to be there Friday also. I may pass on this one. Nah, heck, I'll probably be there. Grumbling, but there.

Bill Bagley · 08-11-2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

I just printed the flyer for the race at the new Dallas track. Friday, 1st round of qualifying is 5:00 pm. No big deal, just show up about mid-day. Saturday, qualifying is 6:00 pm. Sit around all day while jr dragsters run? Does this bother anybody else, or am I just old and cranky?

Could be mistaken Ed, but I believe there are two separate races/two entry fees, one on Friday (eliminations after the 2nd time trial), and the same on Saturday. That's my understanding.

kevintscott44 · 08-11-2009, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cjackson4431

I'm not in love with the idea because I never race after dark. Would rather start time trials at 7am and go racing....but who cares what I think.

hope you are there next weekend enjoyed racing with ya last time. hopefully we can be parked beside each other again.

hey also could you give me a shout please. 214-926-3913.

Bobby Brannon · 08-11-2009, 09:12 PM

Once I got pass midnite I was Great.. Where else can you go to sleep @ 4:30 am and your daughter call's @ 7:18 am. Got up and left Houston @ 8:45 am.. Long day but HELL I had fun until I got beat by Jerry Emmons.[Great race until I broke]. By the way with semi-finals on the line.. Love tto race the EMMONS GREAT FAMILY TEAM. I can say that I have beaten "ALL" the EMMONS [5] of them [LOL}

I will be in Crandall with 2 cars and YES the Camaro is FIXED

Bobby

Ed Wright · 08-12-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Bagley

Could be mistaken Ed, but I believe there are two separate races/two entry fees, one on Friday (eliminations after the 2nd time trial), and the same on Saturday. That's my understanding.

Yes, it is two races, but after running Friday, we get to sit around all day Saturday until 6:00 pm to qualify for the Saturday race.

Bobby Brannon · 08-12-2009, 03:33 PM

Ed you can help me change a converter on Sat Morning. That should take some of your spare time.

Bobby Brannon · 08-12-2009, 07:34 PM

A little oil on your hands

Ed Wright · 08-13-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobby Brannon

Ed you can help me change a converter on Sat Morning. That should take some of your spare time.

I will. Beats watching Jr dragsters, which I think are great. Just not much of a spectator. What time to you intend to start?

08-11-2009, 12:00 PM	#1
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Who's going to the IHRA race in Crandall? I just printed the flyer for the race at the new Dallas track. Friday, 1st round of qualifying is 5:00 pm. No big deal, just show up about mid-day. Saturday, qualifying is 6:00 pm. Sit around all day while jr dragsters run? Does this bother anybody else, or am I just old and cranky? __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

08-11-2009, 12:33 PM	#2
cjackson4431 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Monroe Posts: 11 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Who's going to the IHRA race in Crandall? I'm not in love with the idea because I never race after dark. Would rather start time trials at 7am and go racing....but who cares what I think.

08-11-2009, 02:27 PM	#3
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Who's going to the IHRA race in Crandall? I hve no problem racing at night, in fact I like it. I don't like it when you can't keep the fog off the windows, like Houston a couple of weeks ago. 100% humidity round 2 of SS at 1:45 am. Nobody could help the weather, that was nobody's fault. Lots of down time to clean the track made it run so late. Didn't seem to bother Gary Emmons and Kevin Helms. I just don't care to sit around all day Saturday. If it was a one day deal, no problem. But we have to be there Friday also. I may pass on this one. Nah, heck, I'll probably be there. Grumbling, but there. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

08-11-2009, 09:12 PM	#6
Bobby Brannon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bossier City,La. Posts: 659 Likes: 3 Liked 103 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Who's going to the IHRA race in Crandall? Once I got pass midnite I was Great.. Where else can you go to sleep @ 4:30 am and your daughter call's @ 7:18 am. Got up and left Houston @ 8:45 am.. Long day but HELL I had fun until I got beat by Jerry Emmons.[Great race until I broke]. By the way with semi-finals on the line.. Love tto race the EMMONS GREAT FAMILY TEAM. I can say that I have beaten "ALL" the EMMONS [5] of them [LOL} I will be in Crandall with 2 cars and YES the Camaro is FIXED Bobby __________________ Bobby Brannon 4705 STK, SS

08-12-2009, 03:33 PM	#8
Bobby Brannon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bossier City,La. Posts: 659 Likes: 3 Liked 103 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Who's going to the IHRA race in Crandall? Ed you can help me change a converter on Sat Morning. That should take some of your spare time. __________________ Bobby Brannon 4705 STK, SS

08-12-2009, 07:34 PM	#9
Bobby Brannon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bossier City,La. Posts: 659 Likes: 3 Liked 103 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Who's going to the IHRA race in Crandall? A little oil on your hands __________________ Bobby Brannon 4705 STK, SS