2013 Lucas Oil Divisional Series announced

chevy620 · 11-11-2012, 10:37 AM

Sounds like Orlando Speed World will close permanently.

Carl has given it about half of his life. All assets to run the track are for sale.

Not good that a track closes but congrats and THANKS to Carl Weisinger for running a great facility that was beneficial to the sport in every way.

All we need is some REALLY wealthy guy to buy a bunch of land, get it zoned ( without a doubt the "trickiest part" of the idea) and in about 15 years there could be another track in Central Florida...who is ready to step up to that program.....

Sad to see a quality facility close.

Jok

Jim Wahl · 11-11-2012, 12:58 PM

As most know by now the SSSSA had it's season points final at Orlando Speed World this past Saturday. The track has gotten a new manager this year and all new track prep crew. These guys have provided us with the best racing surface I have seen in many years. I watched every run that went down the track at both of the last two races we have had from just behind the starter and have only seen two cars turn a tire over. These new guys know their stuff and did not hesitate to do touch up if needed during the race. The crew at Speed World has worked like a well oiled machine lately and we couldn't have asked for a better final race. We had two 9.00 second SS cars that Mike Heinz brought down and both hung them high and long with some amazing runs. After over forty years of racing my observation is that almost any good track can have great traction IF they have someone who knows the science of traction compounds and the chemistry of the track. I can say that with out a doubt that OSW currently has that combination and it is a shame that more racers will not be able to experience that which we had this past weekend...... a perfect racing surface! Hats off to Carl Weisinger, Shelby Weisinger and Troy Drinkwater and crew for giving us a great season ending race. Jim

gmonde · 11-11-2012, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevy620

Sounds like Orlando Speed World will close permanently.

Carl has given it about half of his life. All assets to run the track are for sale.

Not good that a track closes but congrats and THANKS to Carl Weisinger for running a great facility that was beneficial to the sport in every way.

All we need is some REALLY wealthy guy to buy a bunch of land, get it zoned ( without a doubt the "trickiest part" of the idea) and in about 15 years there could be another track in Central Florida...who is ready to step up to that program.....

Sad to see a quality facility close.

Jok

the word is a REALLY wealthy guy who loves drag racing,,,thats who you need

Jim Wahl · 11-11-2012, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gmonde

the word is a REALLY wealthy guy who loves drag racing,,,thats who you need

Amy mom used to say.... "From your mouth to God's ear!" Jim

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THE LEGEND · 11-12-2012, 09:52 AM

IHRA has been doing the double races for a few years. Lots of racers enjoy them.
I hope to make the Atlanta, Bristol, and VMP div 1 race. Would like to do more but I start a new job next week and may not be able to Travel as much. May need to buy another stocker if I can't race as much

Chip Johnson

11-11-2012, 10:37 AM	#1
chevy620 Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 188 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 2013 Lucas Oil Divisional Series announced Sounds like Orlando Speed World will close permanently. Carl has given it about half of his life. All assets to run the track are for sale. Not good that a track closes but congrats and THANKS to Carl Weisinger for running a great facility that was beneficial to the sport in every way. All we need is some REALLY wealthy guy to buy a bunch of land, get it zoned ( without a doubt the "trickiest part" of the idea) and in about 15 years there could be another track in Central Florida...who is ready to step up to that program..... Sad to see a quality facility close. Jok

11-11-2012, 12:58 PM	#2
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,845 Likes: 672 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: 2013 Lucas Oil Divisional Series announced As most know by now the SSSSA had it's season points final at Orlando Speed World this past Saturday. The track has gotten a new manager this year and all new track prep crew. These guys have provided us with the best racing surface I have seen in many years. I watched every run that went down the track at both of the last two races we have had from just behind the starter and have only seen two cars turn a tire over. These new guys know their stuff and did not hesitate to do touch up if needed during the race. The crew at Speed World has worked like a well oiled machine lately and we couldn't have asked for a better final race. We had two 9.00 second SS cars that Mike Heinz brought down and both hung them high and long with some amazing runs. After over forty years of racing my observation is that almost any good track can have great traction IF they have someone who knows the science of traction compounds and the chemistry of the track. I can say that with out a doubt that OSW currently has that combination and it is a shame that more racers will not be able to experience that which we had this past weekend...... a perfect racing surface! Hats off to Carl Weisinger, Shelby Weisinger and Troy Drinkwater and crew for giving us a great season ending race. Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association. Last edited by Jim Wahl; 11-11-2012 at 02:26 PM.

11-12-2012, 09:52 AM	#5
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 2013 Lucas Oil Divisional Series announced IHRA has been doing the double races for a few years. Lots of racers enjoy them. I hope to make the Atlanta, Bristol, and VMP div 1 race. Would like to do more but I start a new job next week and may not be able to Travel as much. May need to buy another stocker if I can't race as much Chip Johnson