Where were you TEXAS, & D4 racers???

[RJ Sledge]

Gary

If makes a difference if you put an extra150 lbs in the trunk, which several people do when running at San Antonio. Track prep is virtually non- exsistent after initial "morning" prep. San Antonio is my home track and I have made a pass or two down it. Hawk is to be congradulated for the win, but he was running 12.60's, not exactly a high HP combo, good thinking on his part to not risk spinning a tire. Didn't see any 65 Cornet running Stock/Superstock, big tires/glides do make a difference.

Maybe if IHRA would spend the extra $200.00 (?) and spray/dust/drag the track every now and then, people would be saying and remembering how "great" the starting line was and want to return?? A one time track prep at 7 am will not hold up with the weather conditions we have here during the hot Summer months.

And you ask why there were only a handfull of people at the race!!! Here are some questions and answers you should remember. Most people down here with Fast Stockers know from bad experiences about the lack of track prep by IHRA, its Summer Time and its Hot, high HP cars running 9" slicks have a real problem, why would IHRA schedule a race in San Antonio this time of the year, duh!! and why don't they take a few lessons from NHRA Div 4 starting line personnel about how to prep one. I have been in Houston for a Div 4 race and temperature around 100 degrees and never had a problem, the difference is the people in charge of the starting line and the powers that control them. Its all about money and really not caring about the racers who depend on a consistent starting line and being limited by Class to a 9" tire. Run the Race in the Spring or Fall and it would be competely different, you would have thought that somebody in charge would realize that.

So you really answered your own question about the lack of turn out.
How many times have you had a unpleasant experience while spending your own dime and wanted to repeat it.

An extra $200 spent on starting line prep and it would have been different. Too bad they did not start doing it a few years ago when it would have made a difference.......then and especially now.

RJ

[Dale Hulquist]

I may have missed somthing in this rant but, IT WAS MEMORIAL DAY IN TEXAS. Alot of people spend it enjoying their familys and friends relaxing and remembering why were able to do that.Sorry but i bit my finger as long as i could. Maybe they ( IHRA) should consider that alot of people will celebrate the holiday away from the races.

[CBS]

Just a couple of things from my point of view......

I have no problem with IHRA. I used to race at their races....But my time is so short, I cannot chase points at 2 sanctioning bodies. My crew likes to chase points... And yes, I do want to beat Peter and Dan and Iggie and Tommy and Sherman and Dave and the rest.......otherwise I wouldn't have beaten the best....(not that anybody in IHRA isn't tough)...I cherish my weekends off and really have only Martin and Grand Bend close by. Plus in Division 3 it's VHT and Compulink across the board....at all divisionals....

But basically I just don't have the time...

Rock Haas

[C and W Racing]

Originally Posted by CBS

Just a couple of things from my point of view......

I have no problem with IHRA. I used to race at their races....But my time is so short, I cannot chase points at 2 sanctioning bodies. My crew likes to chase points... And yes, I do want to beat Peter and Dan and Iggie and Tommy and Sherman and Dave and the rest.......otherwise I wouldn't have beaten the best....(not that anybody in IHRA isn't tough)...I cherish my weekends off and really have only Martin and Grand Bend close by. Plus in Division 3 it's VHT and Compulink across the board....at all divisionals....

But basically I just don't have the time...

Rock Haas

Tommy who? There is someone named Tommy that's one of the best? lol
Chuck

[THE LEGEND]

Rock,
Good post.
Chip

[Kegracing]

I would have loved to be there... guess I really do not have a good excuse, other than family commitments on a holiday weekend, and working for a living.

Those of you who have known me for a few years know that I spent several years racing at least once a week, if not more. Was living in NC, and tracks everywhere. Chased points in HR and stock, and ran both N and I.... lot of I.

Memorial day weekend was not the best situation for a family with two small children. On top of that, I have to work for a living, and my traveling racing has gotten in the way of my traveling with work... Since I am not good enough to make a living racing, guess which wins.

I had the car ready and loaded to run the Sunday day of the Crandall race, after getting back into town from work on Sat. Only they ran both on one day... I understand why, but that cost me a chance to race, and a chance to support IHRA.

On top of that, IHRA has not made the division 4 schedule very easy to run this year, but then again, guess I was spoiled from the years in NC. Memphis and B Rouge is quite a haul from Dallas. Yes, I know that others in other parts of the country have to travel a lot more... sorry for them.

I will continue to try to support IHRA, especially since my crate motor engine is not N legal, but I will also continue to have to balance this with work and with my two young boys and wife. My 12 yr old is not crazy about it... 5 year old is, so we will see in a few years if that gets me some added race time. We all must balance family life, or we wont have family life...

I will continue to support when I can, all I can. Will continue to bracket race a little when I can also. REALLY sorry there was not more support, but I will not bash anyone either... Again, holiday weekend is not the best weekends for races, for all of us.

Ken Graham

[THE LEGEND]

Ken,
You said that B word: Bad dog no biscuit.

[Ed Carpenter]

I hurt my 283 that's why I wasn't there. I HATE racing in the heat. The past several years I only raced in the early spring and late fall races. I just can't do the summer events. I have sent several letters to both IHRA/NHRA D4 suggesting only running Texas races into early May and then after mid September. If they do it again I would suggest a early April race. San Antonio was,is and will never be a fast race track no matter when you race there. IMO

[CBS]

Originally Posted by C and W Racing

Tommy who? There is someone named Tommy that's one of the best? lol
Chuck

Stalba and Phillips...lol

[C and W Racing]

Originally Posted by CBS

Stalba and Phillips...lol

As long as you weren't talking about that short guy from joysee. Lol
Chuck