Memphis now IHRA - Page 2

FINESPLINE · 02-09-2011, 12:46 PM

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Remember how HOT it was at Byron, Ill. during the US Class Nationals ? It sure didnt hurt the car count there as I teched in everyone of them.......LOL. I have heard the same about Florida in the summer. After being here for a season the weather wasnt as bad as most say. I sure beats the heck out of snow and ice with freezing temps all winter long !

That's what I'm talking about. I rather it be 103 degrees everyday then 33 degrees everyday. Hell, down here in Louisiana, weather is so nice to us, we race 12 months a year.

Well, to each their own. I spent my basic and AIT in Fort Polk, La. in 1971 starting in May. Great place to go for jungle training. There were days it got so hot and humid that the army would actually back down on the training. -----------John

K Stubbs · 02-09-2011, 12:48 PM

If they do have a low car count it will not be because of the track, it is as good as any including the location. The economy is more of a factor as well as more people are looking for a reason to "not race" for whatever reason. Im sure they will have some great races there and make them very appealing to the people that want to race.

X-TECH MAN · 02-09-2011, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FINESPLINE

Well, to each their own. I spent my basic and AIT in Fort Polk, La. in 1971 starting in May. Great place to go for jungle training. There were days it got so hot and humid that the army would actually back down on the training. -----------John

It was hotter than that in the Nam. I remember building bunkers in 115 degree heat. Some guys wished we would get hit so we could get down in our holes for some shade.....LOL
If ya cant stand the heat then get out of the kitchen !

FINESPLINE · 02-09-2011, 01:20 PM

Been there , Done that ! Fort Polk was great for building you up for the even greater experience. The heat I learned to handle but the humidity at times was indescribable. Did not think the human body could sweat as fast as when I was in Nam. A diet of water and salt pills. LOL

Greg Hill · 02-09-2011, 06:18 PM

I think these guys that bought Memphis are going to be a player in the motorsports world. I heard they were looking at St. Louis also.

Wade_Owens · 02-09-2011, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg Hill

I think these guys that bought Memphis are going to be a player in the motorsports world. I heard they were looking at St. Louis also.

Greg, I have some pics of your car in a lt blue color at Memphis. No decals, but, says something on the door I cant make out.....

Wade O

Greg Hill · 02-10-2011, 07:39 AM

Wade that was turquoise. It said Sensational Sofas on the side.

Harry 6674 · 02-10-2011, 11:55 AM

Take two salt tablets and drive on troop. Been there done that. Polk,Benning, Bragg and Nam.

jmcarter · 03-08-2011, 02:05 PM

Well, salt pills may be in order indeed...IHRA has set the date.

http://ihra.com/article/7395.html

Larry Hill · 03-08-2011, 03:20 PM

Too bad they put it up against the National Bristol race!

02-09-2011, 12:48 PM	#12
K Stubbs Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Benton, Arkansas Posts: 402 Likes: 0 Liked 20 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Memphis now IHRA If they do have a low car count it will not be because of the track, it is as good as any including the location. The economy is more of a factor as well as more people are looking for a reason to "not race" for whatever reason. Im sure they will have some great races there and make them very appealing to the people that want to race.

02-09-2011, 01:20 PM	#14
FINESPLINE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Island of high taxes, N.Y. Posts: 541 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Memphis now IHRA Been there , Done that ! Fort Polk was great for building you up for the even greater experience. The heat I learned to handle but the humidity at times was indescribable. Did not think the human body could sweat as fast as when I was in Nam. A diet of water and salt pills. LOL

02-09-2011, 06:18 PM	#15
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 68 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Memphis now IHRA I think these guys that bought Memphis are going to be a player in the motorsports world. I heard they were looking at St. Louis also. __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK

02-10-2011, 07:39 AM	#17
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 68 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Memphis now IHRA Wade that was turquoise. It said Sensational Sofas on the side. __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK

02-10-2011, 11:55 AM	#18
Harry 6674 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 589 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Memphis now IHRA Take two salt tablets and drive on troop. Been there done that. Polk,Benning, Bragg and Nam.

03-08-2011, 02:05 PM	#19
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,274 Likes: 2,312 Liked 3,100 Times in 955 Posts	Re: Memphis now IHRA Well, salt pills may be in order indeed...IHRA has set the date. http://ihra.com/article/7395.html __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

03-08-2011, 03:20 PM	#20
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,593 Likes: 1,887 Liked 10,601 Times in 2,193 Posts	Re: Memphis now IHRA Too bad they put it up against the National Bristol race! __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817