Galot

[Bpozzi]

This facility might possibly be one the best places to run on the east coast. Yes it is 1/8 mile, but somehow this is not a problem for the 200k PDRA racers cars and pro mods going mid to high 3's in the 1/8 that fill the place for the countless pro mod shootout races and PDRA events. To me 1/8 mile means less wear and tear on your car and yes being crisp on the tree is much more important. I'm lucky enough to be close enough to use this track as my test facility and even on test n tune nights the track is run top notch! With tracks closing all over, tracks being run down, lack of facilities available for racers and fans....you have a track that has invested millions, with MANY improvements to come, and heck even an air conditioned restaurant that you can sit and watch the runs......sounds to me like a place I'd gladly give my money too , to keep investing in our sport and have a top notch place to run at........people flock to ZMAX, and "he" could care less about the racer!!

[Dan Fahey]

Originally Posted by Bpozzi

This facility might possibly be one the best places to run on the east coast. Yes it is 1/8 mile, but somehow this is not a problem for the 200k PDRA racers cars and pro mods going mid to high 3's in the 1/8 that fill the place for the countless pro mod shootout races and PDRA events. To me 1/8 mile means less wear and tear on your car and yes being crisp on the tree is much more important. I'm lucky enough to be close enough to use this track as my test facility and even on test n tune nights the track is run top notch! With tracks closing all over, tracks being run down, lack of facilities available for racers and fans....you have a track that has invested millions, with MANY improvements to come, and heck even an air conditioned restaurant that you can sit and watch the runs......sounds to me like a place I'd gladly give my money too , to keep investing in our sport and have a top notch place to run at........people flock to ZMAX, and "he" could care less about the racer!!

Use to do Workers Compansation Insurance evaluation for several positions for Florida Power and Light.
This was and interesting statistic!
WC Insurance is 4 times higher for a worker climbing a 100 ft tower than a 300 ft tower!

Galot tried to extend its track and did so with what they had.
It ran out of space to effectively run fast cars at 1/4 mile events.
Insurance requirements are out of sight.
If this were 1980 different story.

IMHO Galot should have stayed IHRA...this is one beautiful and safe track.
An example other facilites should look at.

Feel that NHRA marketing came up short.
This includes not having a GT, Crate Motor and Pure Stock Classes.
It definitely would have substantively improved the car count!

[Rusty Davenport]

Originally Posted by Randy Parker

Crate Motor Classes coming to NHRA by 2018, Mr.Harry Ferreira told me just last week, dont believe me heres his # 757-537-2763.

Wooooooooooowwwwwwwww THAT OUGHT TO CREATE SOME NEWS ?????? ANYONE GOING TO BACK THAT ANNOUNCEMENT UP ????

[Dan Fahey]

Originally Posted by Randy Parker

Crate Motor Classes coming to NHRA by 2018, Mr.Harry Ferreira told me just last week, dont believe me heres his # 757-537-2763.

NOW need to bring on the Pure Stockers

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[Larry Hill]

First crate motor stocker in the sevens just doesn't have the same ring to it!

[PozQB14]

Originally Posted by Dan Fahey

NOW need to bring on the Pure Stockers

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Dan, I'm not sure 8 second stockers are ready to be put on a trailer by a 12.50-13 second stocker. Even though it would be pretty awesome.

[Dan Fahey]

Originally Posted by PozQB14

Dan, I'm not sure 8 second stockers are ready to be put on a trailer by a 12.50-13 second stocker. Even though it would be pretty awesome.

Hello AL;

Sent NHRA an email my desire to sponsor a Pure Stock class with NHRA.

Got a quick response from Eric Lotz NHRA Director, Field Marketing & Contingency.
He thanked me and forwarded my email further inside NHRA.

See where that one goes..

Dan