Some Englishtown observations.

Ed Fernandez · 09-12-2016, 10:23 PM

Some observations from an old retired poop (retired from work and Stock). I did my service many moons ago (1963-65) and was really touched by the pre race invocation ( wished they would have included Lee Greenwood's song) As far as Saturday I was there from 10:30 AM till 9:00 Pm when the last pair went down. I made sure to eat lunch and dinner and drink water during the day (thanks to my friends for the bottles of water I was offered all day). If I could make it through the day It's no excuse for many others to have been there. The Stock 1st round was fantastic. I was at the finish line under the old tower and have never seen so many runs with cars less than a car length at the stripe. The place could use a bit of a sprucing up, but it's still a great facility. It was a kick to see my old race friends again. As far as the old man from the mountain goes he had the car for the occasion against David. Sometimes the little guy is given a little bit of help against the
big guns. Not that Billy needs help (racing that is). Both four remaining racers did a great job getting through a tough weekend weather wise.
I'm going to lay down and take a nappy.

1320racer · 09-13-2016, 07:28 AM

while stock eliminator may be alive and well, it's a geriatric class along with the rest of the classes and THAT is why the NHRA, drag racing, class racing, bracket racing is dying, because WE, the old guys are dying.

goinbroke2 · 09-13-2016, 08:31 AM

I guess everything is relative, some continue to say it's dying, but I see local tracks growing. I see our local S/SS count growing yearly (thanks to a local diehard that is doing everything to promote it, thanks Jeff) If they cancelled all national events, the local events would still operate and people who want to drag race would still either find a place to race or build a place to race (as in CB)
Explaining S/SS or bracket racing...lol, I "explained" it to my kids and their friends years ago when I set up a 100ft strip and ran them heads up,(edit: on bicycles) when the bigger kid won, I spotted the little kid more and more until they were evened out. THEY understood it and I'm talking 8-12 year olds.

So, the sky is not falling (again or still) dragracing will continue on in one form or another, sounds like e-town does need an upgrading, nothing will change as far as butts in the stands unless there is more promotion done.

Sorry to highjack Billy, just seems your original message is being turned into doom and gloom.

09-12-2016, 10:23 PM	#1
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Some Englishtown observations. Some observations from an old retired poop (retired from work and Stock). I did my service many moons ago (1963-65) and was really touched by the pre race invocation ( wished they would have included Lee Greenwood's song) As far as Saturday I was there from 10:30 AM till 9:00 Pm when the last pair went down. I made sure to eat lunch and dinner and drink water during the day (thanks to my friends for the bottles of water I was offered all day). If I could make it through the day It's no excuse for many others to have been there. The Stock 1st round was fantastic. I was at the finish line under the old tower and have never seen so many runs with cars less than a car length at the stripe. The place could use a bit of a sprucing up, but it's still a great facility. It was a kick to see my old race friends again. As far as the old man from the mountain goes he had the car for the occasion against David. Sometimes the little guy is given a little bit of help against the big guns. Not that Billy needs help (racing that is). Both four remaining racers did a great job getting through a tough weekend weather wise. I'm going to lay down and take a nappy. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

09-13-2016, 07:28 AM	#2
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: Some Englishtown observations. while stock eliminator may be alive and well, it's a geriatric class along with the rest of the classes and THAT is why the NHRA, drag racing, class racing, bracket racing is dying, because WE, the old guys are dying.

09-13-2016, 08:31 AM	#3
goinbroke2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NS CANADA Posts: 902 Likes: 1,723 Liked 405 Times in 158 Posts	Re: Some Englishtown observations. I guess everything is relative, some continue to say it's dying, but I see local tracks growing. I see our local S/SS count growing yearly (thanks to a local diehard that is doing everything to promote it, thanks Jeff) If they cancelled all national events, the local events would still operate and people who want to drag race would still either find a place to race or build a place to race (as in CB) Explaining S/SS or bracket racing...lol, I "explained" it to my kids and their friends years ago when I set up a 100ft strip and ran them heads up,(edit: on bicycles) when the bigger kid won, I spotted the little kid more and more until they were evened out. THEY understood it and I'm talking 8-12 year olds. So, the sky is not falling (again or still) dragracing will continue on in one form or another, sounds like e-town does need an upgrading, nothing will change as far as butts in the stands unless there is more promotion done. Sorry to highjack Billy, just seems your original message is being turned into doom and gloom. Last edited by goinbroke2; 09-13-2016 at 08:34 AM.