“Live” from Z Max 2018

[Chris1529]

[QUOTE=Michael Beard;561958]This should already be the case, with just two lanes. We have run a complete race with over 400 entries, 1 time trial, and 1 round of Re-Entry style buybacks in one day, numerous times.

My point is that if they used all four lanes, even if just for qualifying and the first couple rounds, it would go almost twice as fast as a traditional two lane track.

As far as racers whining about which set of lanes they are in, why not just adopt a standard track prep. Same prep to both sides before competition, same prep between classes, X number of passes by tractor, X gallons of traction compound, etc.
Make whatever you do consistent between the lanes. It can't be any worse that sitting around all weekend waiting to run after numerous pros have run and track prep or conditions have changed from when you ran a time trial 36 hours ago.

[stock1080]

Just add a day. that would fix a lot. we use to have 128 fields for stk and s/s and got it all done. just a guy with a "street car with stickers" opinion, lol

[FED 387]

"someone" is making the decisions on track prep--who runs-- when and how etc. I am taking weather and "noise restrictions" totally out of this discussion--I am assuming conditions that "we" have control over are the ones being discussed here. You have to get in contact with that person/s to express your feelings and suggestions. Is it NHRA personnel or the "track personnel' making prep decisions?? --next it seems like it really does take an extraordinary amount of time to run X number of cars off---there is a better way to do it you just have to get in contact with the "right" people to make it happen---FED 387

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by FED 387

"someone" is making the decisions on track prep--who runs-- when and how etc.---there is a better way to do it you just have to get in contact with the "right" people to make it happen---FED 387

Beardie is one of a few people that could do this job efficiently but I think that he's done work for the NHRA for free already and I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for him to do it again.

[Mike Jones]

Originally Posted by HR9121

Also want to add that I'm sorry for my lack of reporting this weekend but I have both of my girls and my wife couldn't make it so I'm doing my "Super Dad" impression.

You better keep bringing them.
Great job on runner up finish.
Mike A114

[Dave Ribeiro]

Cooter,

Way to go , Congrats on your RU in Stock !!! I agree with Mike , keep bring those girls to the Track ?? You did a Super job with all the problems you had to face .... Keep looking straight ahead & don't look back , you had a great Day !!! Enjoy the Moment .....
@ Also, Thanks for all you do at the Track for Us Racer's !!!

[Larry Hill]

Cooter!!
We were cheering for you! Great job all weekend!!

Patsy & Larry

[Ken Miele]

Its late, but here are some shots from today's action. I do have many more photos, and will add them when I get home.Than ran a little late today due to the many oil downs along with a Pro Mod hitting the wall at the top end.

The Factory Stock Showdown finial had author Kohn taking out David Barton on a hole shot. It was a close finial and was fun to watch. The FSS cars are putting on a great show show. Tuning these car to get down the track will be the key to winning the championship this season.

Congrats to all the winners and runner ups. Nice job James, now get back to reporting. Just kidding, you had a good weekend while over coming all the your issues.

[HR9121]

Thank you to everyone for the congrats, texts and calls I got on the way home almost felt like I won. Congrats to Thomas on his win sorry I didn't put up much of a fight. Ken I will get back to work!

[Ken Miele]

Here we go, action from Stock, Super Stock and Factory Stock Showdown.