Roy Hill Entry - Page 5

Mike Carr · 05-13-2010, 10:04 AM

I know a few people have stated in the Roy Hill and Kurt Busch instances, that neither event featured a full field, so no one got bumped and shouldn't be that big of a deal. I understand that...the more cars, the better, and even possibly some extra exposure, as in the Kurt Busch case.. I think the resentment comes from the fact that a "name" person can get entry without A grade point (let alone the required number) and regular people can not. I haven't raced Stock since November of 2006. If I had tried to enter Atlanta on Monday, do you think I, without any grade points since the '06 Dutch Classic, would have been allowed in? I bet good money that I would not have been. I think Dan Fletcher wrote on here a few weeks ago that he tried to enter Virginia one year, being a former World Champ, AND defending event Champ, and was denied entry. I think THAT is the issue, the double standard shown towards other celebrities and not towards our own racers.

Michael Beard · 05-13-2010, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Kennedy

Sounds like a bad decision ,NHRA should encourage a Bracket car to upgrade to Stock or Super Stock and besides There are not that many Gold cards to make any difference ,if they don't go but if they do more money for the track

NHRA cost themselves setting the hook on a Sportsman standout by not allowing him to use his Bracket Finals Gold Card for Nat'l/Div'l events. They inadvertently not only cost themselves money in the long term, but also manufacturers and tracks. Good thinkin'.

Hey Chip! How much money did you save with your Gold Card the year after you won the Bracket Finals? How much did you *spend* that year on crew passes for your family, souvenirs, and how much did you spend with manufacturers and other businesses? How much have you spent since? Just think how much money you'd have if you were still just bracket racing the Cheerwine Nova!

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Lets stop worring about a grading point that actually means nothing anymore.

Ding, ding! We have a winner. It's NOT about Roy Hill or Kurt Busch... it's about the now-irrelevant grade point system. If you don't want to use the grade point system, fine - GET RID OF IT! *But*, if you ARE going to have rules and a grade point system, USE THEM!

$.02,

Jack Matyas · 05-13-2010, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Harry 6674

He who has no skeletons in their closet has not lived a very interesting life. The problems start when you can't get the damned door closed on the closet.

Harry -- Very well said ..........BTW , somebody has got to help me with this damn door ..........

Ed Wright · 05-13-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Harry 6674

He who has no skeletons in their closet has not lived a very interesting life. The problems start when you can't get the damned door closed on the closet.

Good one!

Dion Hildebrandt · 05-13-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry 6674

He who has no skeletons in their closet has not lived a very interesting life. The problems start when you can't get the damned door closed on the closet.

a bit off topic but the 'little stories' as far as rules bending and life exploits have been rather humourous, if there are more tales to be told lets hear them ( without getting people into trouble that is! )

THE LEGEND · 05-13-2010, 01:12 PM

Buff Daddy,
You finally posted something I agree with.
Chip

THE LEGEND · 05-13-2010, 01:15 PM

Beard,
I wish I had never seen that gold card I got from winning the bracket finals.
LOL
Chip

Bryan Worner · 05-13-2010, 05:30 PM

As a S/S competitor at the race in question, I have no problem with Roy getting an entry! In fact, I would love nothing more than to see him in the other lane, come first round!!!

Ed Fernandez · 05-13-2010, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryan Worner

As a S/S competitor at the race in question, I have no problem with Roy getting an entry! In fact, I would love nothing more than to see him in the other lane, come first round!!!

Be careful what you wish for Bryan.Even a bling frog snags a fly now and then.:>)

Mike Carr · 05-14-2010, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by THE LEGEND

Buff Daddy,
You finally posted something I agree with.
Chip

I heard something...was that hell freezing over? LOL!

05-13-2010, 10:04 AM	#41
Mike Carr VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Enon Valley PA Posts: 1,650 Likes: 234 Liked 83 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Roy Hill Entry I know a few people have stated in the Roy Hill and Kurt Busch instances, that neither event featured a full field, so no one got bumped and shouldn't be that big of a deal. I understand that...the more cars, the better, and even possibly some extra exposure, as in the Kurt Busch case.. I think the resentment comes from the fact that a "name" person can get entry without A grade point (let alone the required number) and regular people can not. I haven't raced Stock since November of 2006. If I had tried to enter Atlanta on Monday, do you think I, without any grade points since the '06 Dutch Classic, would have been allowed in? I bet good money that I would not have been. I think Dan Fletcher wrote on here a few weeks ago that he tried to enter Virginia one year, being a former World Champ, AND defending event Champ, and was denied entry. I think THAT is the issue, the double standard shown towards other celebrities and not towards our own racers. __________________ Mike Carr, Tri-State S/SS Association President Looking for 2015 S/SS Race Sponsors Contact me if interested buffdaddy_1302@hotmail.com (724) 510-5912 Last edited by Mike Carr; 05-13-2010 at 10:36 AM.

05-13-2010, 01:12 PM	#46
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Roy Hill Entry Buff Daddy, You finally posted something I agree with. Chip

05-13-2010, 01:15 PM	#47
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Roy Hill Entry Beard, I wish I had never seen that gold card I got from winning the bracket finals. LOL Chip

05-13-2010, 05:30 PM	#48
Bryan Worner Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Duncannon, PA Posts: 818 Likes: 130 Liked 477 Times in 79 Posts	Re: Roy Hill Entry As a S/S competitor at the race in question, I have no problem with Roy getting an entry! In fact, I would love nothing more than to see him in the other lane, come first round!!!