"Live" from Joliet 2013

Monte Howard · 06-26-2013, 06:07 PM

I was there a couple years ago when that same thing happened. They parked us at the NASCAR track. It pretty much sucked. We made the best of it, but it wasn't like being at a national event. Did a lot of coasting to save fuel and to keep motor cool.

Beth Denysenko · 06-26-2013, 09:29 PM

Sooooooo glad we didn't go this year. So very glad. Good luck to everyone who is there, though. Hopefully no more severe weather for you.

BLAZER · 06-26-2013, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Beth Denysenko

Sooooooo glad we didn't go this year. So very glad. Good luck to everyone who is there, though. Hopefully no more severe weather for you.

Rub it in-

Beth Denysenko · 06-26-2013, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BLAZER

Rub it in-

We lived through the last time we were pitted in the oval lot. Not fun at all, so far away we could barely get the track radio station in, little to no fan interaction which is always interesting, expensive on fuel and very hard on the equipment. We sincerely feel bad for everyone who has to experience it. Glad NHRA is letting people tow, and withdraw without penalty. At least there's that.

But that being said, remember that saying: a bad day racing beats a good day at work. Deep down inside, we really do wish we could be there to complain about it, but it's not meant to be for us right now. Some advice: be grateful for any and all opportunities you have, because with a blink of an eye, they can all change, or worse, be gone. Sincerely, good luck to you!

Larry Hill · 06-26-2013, 11:29 PM

Well after finally getting parked way far away and almost moving then going back where we were originally and then moving again, we are finally parked. Some people moved from the gravel area right down before you go across Schweitzer Rd to go into the track and the Cottens and Teutons got us a space in there across from them. We then sat down and had some drinks, then went to Mr. B's for dinner and have just got back and finished setting up our pit spot!

Here are a couple of shots from today:

This is where we were originally pitted. If you look way back to the right, you can see the bleachers for the drag strip.

This morning awaiting word on what we were to do today.

Mr. Helms and Co. solving all our problems today!

Larry Hill · 06-26-2013, 11:33 PM

Sorry, I cut off Larry's head! and Mike Crutchfield figuring out the rest of the world's problems.

More of Sportsmen pits.

This is at the back of the trailer where we were originally. Somebody else is in there now.

Larry Hill · 06-27-2013, 08:32 AM

Well we are up and at em early this morning, trying to get everything organized to tow to the racetrack. It is overcast this morning and calling for afternoon showers. Hopefully we will get at least 2 of our 3 runs that we are supposed to get today. We start at 9 this morning with all sportsmen scheduled to get 3 runs. Then on Friday we run 2 rounds, then Sat. 2 more.

More later

06-26-2013, 06:07 PM	#1
Monte Howard Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Potomac,IL Posts: 279 Likes: 1 Liked 71 Times in 23 Posts	Re: "Live" from Joliet 2013 I was there a couple years ago when that same thing happened. They parked us at the NASCAR track. It pretty much sucked. We made the best of it, but it wasn't like being at a national event. Did a lot of coasting to save fuel and to keep motor cool. __________________ Monte Howard 3209 STK, 3208 SS

06-26-2013, 09:29 PM	#2
Beth Denysenko Live Reporter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 426 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "Live" from Joliet 2013 Sooooooo glad we didn't go this year. So very glad. Good luck to everyone who is there, though. Hopefully no more severe weather for you. __________________ Beth Denysenko P/SA 330 www.moneymakerracing.net

06-26-2013, 11:29 PM	#5
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,664 Likes: 1,954 Liked 10,835 Times in 2,252 Posts	Re: "Live" from Joliet 2013 Well after finally getting parked way far away and almost moving then going back where we were originally and then moving again, we are finally parked. Some people moved from the gravel area right down before you go across Schweitzer Rd to go into the track and the Cottens and Teutons got us a space in there across from them. We then sat down and had some drinks, then went to Mr. B's for dinner and have just got back and finished setting up our pit spot! Here are a couple of shots from today: This is where we were originally pitted. If you look way back to the right, you can see the bleachers for the drag strip. This morning awaiting word on what we were to do today. Mr. Helms and Co. solving all our problems today! __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

06-26-2013, 11:33 PM	#6
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,664 Likes: 1,954 Liked 10,835 Times in 2,252 Posts	Re: "Live" from Joliet 2013 Sorry, I cut off Larry's head! and Mike Crutchfield figuring out the rest of the world's problems. More of Sportsmen pits. This is at the back of the trailer where we were originally. Somebody else is in there now. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

06-27-2013, 08:32 AM	#7
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,664 Likes: 1,954 Liked 10,835 Times in 2,252 Posts	Re: "Live" from Joliet 2013 Well we are up and at em early this morning, trying to get everything organized to tow to the racetrack. It is overcast this morning and calling for afternoon showers. Hopefully we will get at least 2 of our 3 runs that we are supposed to get today. We start at 9 this morning with all sportsmen scheduled to get 3 runs. Then on Friday we run 2 rounds, then Sat. 2 more. More later __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817