Houston Sportsman cancelled

Larry Hill · 04-29-2013, 10:41 AM

We are going to withdraw from Atlanta. It is looking like rain every day and I am just not feeling very "sheepish".

There is a double combo race Saturday and Sunday at Bowling Green that is a lot closer to home!

Larry

Dan Bernay · 04-29-2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

We are going to withdraw from Atlanta. It is looking like rain every day and I am just not feeling very "sheepish".

There is a double combo race Saturday and Sunday at Bowling Green that is a lot closer to home!

Larry

Larry that seems to be the answer, at least for us.
We race the ASRA assoc races here in the northeast and have a blast!
Haven't raced at a national event for years and don't miss it one bit.
My advice: support your local stock/ superstock assoc and have some fun.
Dan.

Nathan Stinson · 04-29-2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

We are going to withdraw from Atlanta. It is looking like rain every day and I am just not feeling very "sheepish".

There is a double combo race Saturday and Sunday at Bowling Green that is a lot closer to home!

Larry

Good call Larry! Now if the rest of the heard would show up at BG that may make a statement........plus that would be one helluva combo race!

nickh · 04-29-2013, 11:25 AM

It would only take 1 event that no one shows up and if that does not get their attention then nothing will.

And most all the sportsman racers are the back bone of the event. JMO...

Most of us have jobs we are not wealthy (yet we aint eating putting out of our windows either), yet spend that kind of money and be treated in that manner is totally uncalled for. And also I call BS on making everyone stay to the end of the event.

Maybe I am wrong but I was raised to always treat people the way you want to be treated and it all comes back to you.

Austin Ford · 04-29-2013, 11:49 AM

I just talked to Jennifer in Cali, it looks like we are getting a transfer of entry (because we would love to go to another one of the f-ing debacles) and all crew and spectator tickets we bought. 7-10 business days.

MadMax404 · 04-29-2013, 11:56 AM

I do believe mine has already been updated. Atleast I have a transfer credit listed.

I have also been hearing that NHRA was thinking about taking back all class winner trophies. I have not seen anything come across from nhra themselves about this but the rumor mill was sure is flying. You're not going to please everyone on a decision, but canceling an event? That pretty much pleases no one.

Oh I am glad The pro's have decent weather today so that they can test!!!

Ed Carpenter · 04-29-2013, 12:20 PM

Its real simple guys NHRA doesn't give a s..t about sportsman racers. You hear it all the time but it's a fact. I was there in Houston for the debacle. The worst part for me was they kept us there all day before they said anything so we wouldn't leave. Word was they even threatened fines for dragging mud into the lanes. I wish we could use the credit for divisional races instead.

04-29-2013, 10:41 AM	#1
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,642 Likes: 1,940 Liked 10,720 Times in 2,232 Posts	Re: Houston Sportsman cancelled We are going to withdraw from Atlanta. It is looking like rain every day and I am just not feeling very "sheepish". There is a double combo race Saturday and Sunday at Bowling Green that is a lot closer to home! Larry __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

04-29-2013, 11:25 AM	#4
nickh Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 820 Likes: 3,555 Liked 644 Times in 193 Posts	Re: Houston Sportsman cancelled It would only take 1 event that no one shows up and if that does not get their attention then nothing will. And most all the sportsman racers are the back bone of the event. JMO... Most of us have jobs we are not wealthy (yet we aint eating putting out of our windows either), yet spend that kind of money and be treated in that manner is totally uncalled for. And also I call BS on making everyone stay to the end of the event. Maybe I am wrong but I was raised to always treat people the way you want to be treated and it all comes back to you.

04-29-2013, 11:49 AM	#5
Austin Ford Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 24 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Houston Sportsman cancelled I just talked to Jennifer in Cali, it looks like we are getting a transfer of entry (because we would love to go to another one of the f-ing debacles) and all crew and spectator tickets we bought. 7-10 business days.

04-29-2013, 11:56 AM	#6
MadMax404 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 43 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Houston Sportsman cancelled I do believe mine has already been updated. Atleast I have a transfer credit listed. I have also been hearing that NHRA was thinking about taking back all class winner trophies. I have not seen anything come across from nhra themselves about this but the rumor mill was sure is flying. You're not going to please everyone on a decision, but canceling an event? That pretty much pleases no one. Oh I am glad The pro's have decent weather today so that they can test!!! __________________ Mad Max NHRA/IHRA Stock 4040 Mickey Thompson Tires;Mothers Polish; Champion Brands Oils

04-29-2013, 12:20 PM	#7
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: Houston Sportsman cancelled Its real simple guys NHRA doesn't give a s..t about sportsman racers. You hear it all the time but it's a fact. I was there in Houston for the debacle. The worst part for me was they kept us there all day before they said anything so we wouldn't leave. Word was they even threatened fines for dragging mud into the lanes. I wish we could use the credit for divisional races instead. __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development Last edited by Ed Carpenter; 04-29-2013 at 01:05 PM.