Sports Nats moves back to Columbus.... - Page 3

reera · 10-31-2018, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by B.D.D.2

From my understanding from quite a few racers this past year at the sports in bowling green traction was a BIG problem!! I raced at Columbus divisional this year and the track was great!

If you have a traction problem at BG, your car has a problem.

Ryan Walther
Stock 315

wjw523 · 10-31-2018, 12:52 PM

I hate that the Sports is changing locations but i suspect it is more a Jegs deal than anything else. I'm a lot closer to BG than NT but that will not stop me from participating next year. I'm glad there will be a quality race in September for sportsmen cars. No doubt BG is a better facility and NT needs to up-grade their restrooms but in the end it's a drag race. If the track is good and we can race and have an enjoyable week end, lets do it. I'm old(70) and don't want to argue about a decision I can't change. It's done and I plan on going because I like that race more than Indy. Hope to see all my racing friends there. Larry Wilson SS 3058

Larry Hill · 10-31-2018, 01:12 PM

So what did Dallas Jones do wrong to lose the race? He and his staff do a great job!

Everyone is a loser on this change.

jmcarter · 10-31-2018, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Broc.Porter

Confirmed with the Division 3 office this morning the NHRA SportsNATIONAL OPEN will return to Beech Bend on Memorial Day weekend in 2019!

We were very fortunate to host the JEGS SportsNationals for 3 years and enjoyed our moment in the spotlight of once again hosting a NHRA National event and wish them luck in Columbus!

But we are also excited about the National Open returning and currently dreaming up something special for the Super Stock/Stock crowd for Saturday night!

Great to hear!

Jim Kaekel · 10-31-2018, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

So what did Dallas Jones do wrong to loose the race? He and his staff do a great job!

Everyone is a looser on this change.

I think Jeg's likes the idea of having the race "in their backyard", which you really can't blame them. I'm just glad they support it and it's still in Division 3.

voltdr · 10-31-2018, 03:52 PM

I remember the 1990 All-Stars race there. There were a lot of cars under water..............
Dan

Ed Carpenter · 10-31-2018, 04:11 PM

We went there once. That will be the last time. If I want to go to a ****ty track I’ll go to Noble....

Dave Casey · 10-31-2018, 05:40 PM

Bowling Green is a really cool track, and I have always enjoyed going there the 5 or so times that I have gone to the lodrs race. I expect that Columbus has and will continue to improve. Jay Livingston , who was in charge at Woodburn , left that track which was his families business and is now on his own and a part owner of Trails(Columbus). I expect that he will improve Trails. Certainly Jegs must be happy to have the Sports back close to their home, and yes, I believe they should have some say in it, as they maybe the reason we even have a Sportsnationals

Don Kennedy · 10-31-2018, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by B.D.D.2

From my understanding from quite a few racers this past year at the sports in bowling green traction was a BIG problem!! I raced at Columbus divisional this year and the track was great!

I have raced at Bowling Green for one year now traction is not a problem there .always the best starting line and the owners are very aware of and appreciate their customers .Dallas and Broc are the best

Bruce Noland · 10-31-2018, 09:44 PM

Its always about the money. nhra probably wanted more than Dallas was willing to pay.

10-31-2018, 12:52 PM	#22
wjw523 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 1 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Sports Nats moves back to Columbus.... I hate that the Sports is changing locations but i suspect it is more a Jegs deal than anything else. I'm a lot closer to BG than NT but that will not stop me from participating next year. I'm glad there will be a quality race in September for sportsmen cars. No doubt BG is a better facility and NT needs to up-grade their restrooms but in the end it's a drag race. If the track is good and we can race and have an enjoyable week end, lets do it. I'm old(70) and don't want to argue about a decision I can't change. It's done and I plan on going because I like that race more than Indy. Hope to see all my racing friends there. Larry Wilson SS 3058

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Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,629 Likes: 1,922 Liked 10,681 Times in 2,222 Posts	Re: Sports Nats moves back to Columbus.... So what did Dallas Jones do wrong to lose the race? He and his staff do a great job! Everyone is a loser on this change. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817 Last edited by Larry Hill; 11-01-2018 at 07:33 PM.

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Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: Sports Nats moves back to Columbus.... We went there once. That will be the last time. If I want to go to a ****ty track I’ll go to Noble.... __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

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Dave Casey VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampden, MA Posts: 1,201 Likes: 233 Liked 774 Times in 164 Posts	Re: Sports Nats moves back to Columbus.... Bowling Green is a really cool track, and I have always enjoyed going there the 5 or so times that I have gone to the lodrs race. I expect that Columbus has and will continue to improve. Jay Livingston , who was in charge at Woodburn , left that track which was his families business and is now on his own and a part owner of Trails(Columbus). I expect that he will improve Trails. Certainly Jegs must be happy to have the Sports back close to their home, and yes, I believe they should have some say in it, as they maybe the reason we even have a Sportsnationals __________________ Dave Casey 1330 STK

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Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Sports Nats moves back to Columbus.... Its always about the money. nhra probably wanted more than Dallas was willing to pay. __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK