"Just A Thought" - Page 2

Sean Marconette · 07-30-2014, 10:16 AM

Pete, or any D1 guys,

What is the typical travel to a divisional race in hrs one way? It's all relative to your location and how many tracks you have to pick and chose from.

Sean

Ron Ortiz · 07-30-2014, 03:52 PM

Hey Pistol Pete, are you sure this is not one of those Red Sox / Yankees thing. It sure looks that way to me.

Beard is on the money with his observation.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA Patriots vs Billsgiantsjets

Pistol Pete · 07-30-2014, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean Marconette

Pete, or any D1 guys,

What is the typical travel to a divisional race in hrs one way? It's all relative to your location and how many tracks you have to pick and chose from.

Sean

Sean
I'm close to 4 tracks for my Divisional Races.
I'm not complaining for me, it's the guys up in Canada, Mass, N.E. area that have far more miles to tow than i do.

The other benefit would be 8 Divisions, easier for the Jegs Allstars...

jim powers · 07-30-2014, 04:41 PM

Pete, sounds like your campaigning for a division job!!!!!!!!!!

Pistol Pete · 07-30-2014, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jim powers

Pete, sounds like your campaigning for a division job!!!!!!!!!!

Never know Jim, retiring soon.

Hey save me a spot by you & have Plenty of Cold Yuengling's & a power outlet.

My car will never be as clean as yours but I'm sure your parked on pavement.

terry1 · 07-31-2014, 08:35 AM

I proposed to NHRA quite a few years ago this option.
If a racer travels more than 500 miles to an event,open or LODRS, give the racer
TWO grade points.
Never heard from them again.
Go figure!?
Terry K

Sean Marconette · 07-31-2014, 10:37 AM

Thanks Pete,

I was just curious as to what is too far? For me if its more than a 7 hr drive one way, that's too far and gets very expensive in fuel. But from where I live in D5, D3 and D4 have an event, open or LODRS that make more sense to attend and are well below the 7 hr drive of some of the other D5 tracks. D5 has 4 tracks that are less than a 7 hr drive from me.

To cure the distance issue, we need to help support the tracks that we do have, that is the main problem. Otherwise the track that may be in your backyard may be a housing subdivision away from being extinct.

Sean

ss wannabee · 07-31-2014, 08:16 PM

Pete, are you looking at making a run for D1 points next year and trying to figure
costs of hitting ALL the tracks?

One GOOD thing about the current schedule is that at least 5 tracks on the schedule
are near the I-95 corridor...a major thoroughfare in the NE...which makes them farely
easy to get too. On the BAD side...just about everyone else uses the road too!

I've got to get off the computer now but will come back later with a few extra thoughts....

My .02 on this comment...always felt that Virginia was D2....

Agree with Mike B. on trying to "split."

George Mirza · 07-31-2014, 09:05 PM

The issue in D1 isn't the distance, it's the roads and traffic. We have the worst roads to travel in the country. Put NYC and the Hudson river in the middle of the division and it is a nightmare. There are 3 bridges that cross the river and they all are falling down and overly congested. Ct. is brutal, you have 95 and 84, both are very heavily traveled. From New Haven to the NY line has to be the busiest section of highway in the country.
I have to hand it to the D1 racers, they still go for it and battle their way thru. One thing about D1, most can hit all the races and still get to work on Monday.
Interesting thought Pistol Pete.

farmco r/sa · 07-31-2014, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean Marconette

Thanks Pete,

I was just curious as to what is too far? For me if its more than a 7 hr drive one way, that's too far and gets very expensive in fuel. But from where I live in D5, D3 and D4 have an event, open or LODRS that make more sense to attend and are well below the 7 hr drive of some of the other D5 tracks. D5 has 4 tracks that are less than a 7 hr drive from me.

To cure the distance issue, we need to help support the tracks that we do have, that is the main problem. Otherwise the track that may be in your backyard may be a housing subdivision away from being extinct.

Sean

So well said.. There are many great cars and racers in our area that
do not support our local track. If it is gone many racers will be done.
there is not much other than bandimere speedway in colo. area.

07-30-2014, 10:16 AM	#11
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 977 Likes: 787 Liked 274 Times in 76 Posts	Re: "Just A Thought" Pete, or any D1 guys, What is the typical travel to a divisional race in hrs one way? It's all relative to your location and how many tracks you have to pick and chose from. Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

07-30-2014, 03:52 PM	#12
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 987 Likes: 33 Liked 315 Times in 102 Posts	Re: "Just A Thought" Hey Pistol Pete, are you sure this is not one of those Red Sox / Yankees thing. It sure looks that way to me. Beard is on the money with his observation. Ron Ortiz U/SA Patriots vs Billsgiantsjets __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK

07-30-2014, 04:41 PM	#14
jim powers Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: manville nj Posts: 358 Likes: 198 Liked 13 Times in 10 Posts	Re: "Just A Thought" Pete, sounds like your campaigning for a division job!!!!!!!!!!

07-31-2014, 08:35 AM	#16
terry1 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Moncton, N.B. Posts: 276 Likes: 24 Liked 24 Times in 13 Posts	Re: "Just A Thought" I proposed to NHRA quite a few years ago this option. If a racer travels more than 500 miles to an event,open or LODRS, give the racer TWO grade points. Never heard from them again. Go figure!? Terry K

07-31-2014, 10:37 AM	#17
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 977 Likes: 787 Liked 274 Times in 76 Posts	Re: "Just A Thought" Thanks Pete, I was just curious as to what is too far? For me if its more than a 7 hr drive one way, that's too far and gets very expensive in fuel. But from where I live in D5, D3 and D4 have an event, open or LODRS that make more sense to attend and are well below the 7 hr drive of some of the other D5 tracks. D5 has 4 tracks that are less than a 7 hr drive from me. To cure the distance issue, we need to help support the tracks that we do have, that is the main problem. Otherwise the track that may be in your backyard may be a housing subdivision away from being extinct. Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

07-31-2014, 08:16 PM	#18
ss wannabee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 663 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: "Just A Thought" Pete, are you looking at making a run for D1 points next year and trying to figure costs of hitting ALL the tracks? One GOOD thing about the current schedule is that at least 5 tracks on the schedule are near the I-95 corridor...a major thoroughfare in the NE...which makes them farely easy to get too. On the BAD side...just about everyone else uses the road too! I've got to get off the computer now but will come back later with a few extra thoughts.... My .02 on this comment...always felt that Virginia was D2.... Agree with Mike B. on trying to "split."

07-31-2014, 09:05 PM	#19
George Mirza Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Attleborough Ma. Posts: 522 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "Just A Thought" The issue in D1 isn't the distance, it's the roads and traffic. We have the worst roads to travel in the country. Put NYC and the Hudson river in the middle of the division and it is a nightmare. There are 3 bridges that cross the river and they all are falling down and overly congested. Ct. is brutal, you have 95 and 84, both are very heavily traveled. From New Haven to the NY line has to be the busiest section of highway in the country. I have to hand it to the D1 racers, they still go for it and battle their way thru. One thing about D1, most can hit all the races and still get to work on Monday. Interesting thought Pistol Pete.