Live from The Rock

ChevyII · 10-26-2009, 09:13 PM

Beth and Alex,

You fought the hard fight and you should hold your heads up high. You made it to the final!!!

As for feeling exhausted, after 6 days and having enough adrenaline pumping in the body after each trip to the staging lanes, we can all understand why. A good nights sleep will help in your journey home.

I know IHRA did what it could do to get this race off but I think they were their own worst enemy. Trying to stage as many special races within a race all in the same weekend was "trouble" from the get go.

A good friend of ours made the long journey from the "great white north" on the assumption he would be able to compete in the TOC scheduled on Friday. Now he goes home (as do many others) with little to show for winning an IHRA national event and the memories of a forgettable weekend. His impression of the IHRA was not stellar to begin with. Can't imagine what he is thinking now.....

Another racer from Canada with two entries into the TOC chose to attend another race this weekend. I am sure his entire family stands behind their decision.

Someone had to say it!

Mike

Dave Turner · 10-26-2009, 09:51 PM

Mike, I agree that the fragile format chosen for the Championship weekend was destined to be scuttled by the first raindrop; the weather gods have no sympathy for the promoters or the competitors.

I, however, would have given almost anything to have been at the Rock last weekend, cursing the NC sky and wondering why the heck I had driven all those miles......call me crazy.

Not crazy enough to drive to Alberta for a race....at least I don't think so??

Beth Denysenko · 10-31-2009, 09:11 AM

Well, it's Saturday. Trying to get back to "normal".

We haven't heard anything from IHRA - has anyone else?

442OLDS · 10-31-2009, 09:17 AM

Beth,

I just came in from raking leaves to listen to the first round of Stock from Vegas.
I saw your post ''LIVE FROM THE ROCK", and I was thinking ....."aren't you home yet?" LOL!

10-26-2009, 09:13 PM	#1
ChevyII Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 263 Likes: 3 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Live from The Rock Beth and Alex, You fought the hard fight and you should hold your heads up high. You made it to the final!!! As for feeling exhausted, after 6 days and having enough adrenaline pumping in the body after each trip to the staging lanes, we can all understand why. A good nights sleep will help in your journey home. I know IHRA did what it could do to get this race off but I think they were their own worst enemy. Trying to stage as many special races within a race all in the same weekend was "trouble" from the get go. A good friend of ours made the long journey from the "great white north" on the assumption he would be able to compete in the TOC scheduled on Friday. Now he goes home (as do many others) with little to show for winning an IHRA national event and the memories of a forgettable weekend. His impression of the IHRA was not stellar to begin with. Can't imagine what he is thinking now..... Another racer from Canada with two entries into the TOC chose to attend another race this weekend. I am sure his entire family stands behind their decision. Someone had to say it! Mike

10-26-2009, 09:51 PM	#2
Dave Turner VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Schomberg, ON, Canada Posts: 1,222 Likes: 1,606 Liked 364 Times in 138 Posts	Re: Live from The Rock Mike, I agree that the fragile format chosen for the Championship weekend was destined to be scuttled by the first raindrop; the weather gods have no sympathy for the promoters or the competitors. I, however, would have given almost anything to have been at the Rock last weekend, cursing the NC sky and wondering why the heck I had driven all those miles......call me crazy. Not crazy enough to drive to Alberta for a race....at least I don't think so?? __________________ Dave Turner SS/GT #1153

10-31-2009, 09:11 AM	#3
Beth Denysenko Live Reporter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 426 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from The Rock Well, it's Saturday. Trying to get back to "normal". We haven't heard anything from IHRA - has anyone else? __________________ Beth Denysenko P/SA 330 www.moneymakerracing.net

10-31-2009, 09:17 AM	#4
442OLDS VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elgin,IL Posts: 1,339 Likes: 5 Liked 282 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Live from The Rock Beth, I just came in from raking leaves to listen to the first round of Stock from Vegas. I saw your post ''LIVE FROM THE ROCK", and I was thinking ....."aren't you home yet?" LOL!