ihra 1st division race updates? - Page 2

MikeMoller · 07-31-2016, 08:07 PM

What was announced is that both races will be run at Capitol at a later date(s) and BOTH will be open to new entries. They really tried to fix the track but couldn't. Only went for Sunday and was disappointed not to even get to try out the track, but got to meet some new folks, so wasn't a total loss.

2021STK · 07-31-2016, 11:36 PM

Weepers are appearing more often due to the amount of track prep being applied these days. More rubber and "glue" are covering the racing surface causing fewer places for the water trapped in the asphalt to escape after a hard rain. The heat and sun during the day causes the moisture to percolate out of the porous asphalt and it can only escape were the rubber and glue allow an opening to the surface.

Serious props are due for John(IHRA), Jim Bradsaw and his Capitol crew for their effort to provide us with a safe surface to race on, just too much rain the night before to deal with. Looking forward to the rescheduled race and better conditions.

Chris Kilraine · 08-01-2016, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeMoller

What was announced is that both races will be run at Capitol at a later date(s) and BOTH will be open to new entries. They really tried to fix the track but couldn't. Only went for Sunday and was disappointed not to even get to try out the track, but got to meet some new folks, so wasn't a total loss.

Saturday's race is a closed field....no new entry...Based on what we were told in the tower....

Hence the no refund....

Chris1529 · 08-01-2016, 11:08 AM

any rumblings about a date?

cal · 08-01-2016, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris1529

any rumblings about a date?

Jim said he would post a date by the end of the week.
I believe they did everything possible to get the track 100% for us racers.
It rained so hard Saturday night it was like sheets of water coming down.
Parts of Ellicott City were totally washed away, just a short trip down the road.

Cal
SST HR 1177

Dan Fahey · 08-01-2016, 11:53 AM

Too bad about the rain and yes it did.
Saturday heading home traffic was backed up.
Way too many annoying people with their Flashers on.

Sunday more rain more annoying drivers with Flashers on Rt. 50 and I-495.
The main road on Rt. 301 was blocked by a couple hard crashes, stalled cars and standing water which cause cars to hydroplane.

But my day did not stop there.
My trans on the Caprice Wagon was failing.
Finally expiring completely 2 miles from home in Germantown, MD.
Pulled off on a bay entrance to Qualgen corporation.
AAA got the Wagon to Fourcade Transmission.
Cost $160 to get the trailer towed home.
Managed to get to sleep about Midnight.

Maybe should not complain too much.
These were Florida style torrential rains on Saturday and Sunday.
Ellicott City main street was a rushing river torrent.
Impacted couple hundred cars and two people getting killed.

Hope everyone had an uneventful drive home.

Dan

Keith 944 · 08-01-2016, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Kilraine

Saturday's race is a closed field....no new entry...Based on what we were told in the tower....

Hence the no refund....

Don't take that as gospel, they told me the exact same thing at Farmington a few years back. Money talks and I will almost bet they allow new entries for both days!

Tabitha Draughon · 08-01-2016, 10:09 PM

I heard the announcement that the race would be open to new entries.

2021STK · 08-02-2016, 10:06 AM

What I understand is Stock & Super Stock fields are set with no new entries for the Saturday rescheduled race. Rescheduled Sunday race will be open.

THE LEGEND · 08-02-2016, 10:30 PM

Not fair to open all classes but S/SS to new entries. I would try to make it back for 2 races but not 1.

07-31-2016, 08:07 PM	#11
MikeMoller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 637 Likes: 27 Liked 254 Times in 78 Posts	Re: ihra 1st division race updates? What was announced is that both races will be run at Capitol at a later date(s) and BOTH will be open to new entries. They really tried to fix the track but couldn't. Only went for Sunday and was disappointed not to even get to try out the track, but got to meet some new folks, so wasn't a total loss. __________________ Mike Moller NHRA 203 Q-R-T/SA

07-31-2016, 11:36 PM	#12
2021STK Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 281 Likes: 280 Liked 17 Times in 14 Posts	Re: ihra 1st division race updates? Weepers are appearing more often due to the amount of track prep being applied these days. More rubber and "glue" are covering the racing surface causing fewer places for the water trapped in the asphalt to escape after a hard rain. The heat and sun during the day causes the moisture to percolate out of the porous asphalt and it can only escape were the rubber and glue allow an opening to the surface. Serious props are due for John(IHRA), Jim Bradsaw and his Capitol crew for their effort to provide us with a safe surface to race on, just too much rain the night before to deal with. Looking forward to the rescheduled race and better conditions. __________________ Dave Outten 2222 S/SS/SST/SG/HR 2021 S 1968 SS 1969 SR 1966 1990 Bracket

08-01-2016, 11:08 AM	#14
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: ihra 1st division race updates? any rumblings about a date? __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

08-01-2016, 11:53 AM	#16
Dan Fahey VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,128 Likes: 1,084 Liked 184 Times in 113 Posts	Re: ihra 1st division race updates? Too bad about the rain and yes it did. Saturday heading home traffic was backed up. Way too many annoying people with their Flashers on. Sunday more rain more annoying drivers with Flashers on Rt. 50 and I-495. The main road on Rt. 301 was blocked by a couple hard crashes, stalled cars and standing water which cause cars to hydroplane. But my day did not stop there. My trans on the Caprice Wagon was failing. Finally expiring completely 2 miles from home in Germantown, MD. Pulled off on a bay entrance to Qualgen corporation. AAA got the Wagon to Fourcade Transmission. Cost $160 to get the trailer towed home. Managed to get to sleep about Midnight. Maybe should not complain too much. These were Florida style torrential rains on Saturday and Sunday. Ellicott City main street was a rushing river torrent. Impacted couple hundred cars and two people getting killed. Hope everyone had an uneventful drive home. Dan

08-01-2016, 10:09 PM	#18
Tabitha Draughon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 538 Likes: 134 Liked 851 Times in 299 Posts	Re: ihra 1st division race updates? I heard the announcement that the race would be open to new entries.

08-02-2016, 10:06 AM	#19
2021STK Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 281 Likes: 280 Liked 17 Times in 14 Posts	Re: ihra 1st division race updates? What I understand is Stock & Super Stock fields are set with no new entries for the Saturday rescheduled race. Rescheduled Sunday race will be open. __________________ Dave Outten 2222 S/SS/SST/SG/HR 2021 S 1968 SS 1969 SR 1966 1990 Bracket

08-02-2016, 10:30 PM	#20
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: ihra 1st division race updates? Not fair to open all classes but S/SS to new entries. I would try to make it back for 2 races but not 1.