Postpone Englishtown

David Barton · 09-05-2012, 03:48 PM

How bad does the weather have to look for NHRA to postpone the event this weekend ahead of time? It would only make too much sense.

The weather looks bad, I can't imagine too many people making the trip with a 40-50% chance of rain. Plus there has to be a handful of racers stuck at Indy that would like to make the Englishtown race another weekend. It looks like a money losing race altogether.

Sorry to sound so negative, I'm just disappointed the weather has taken over my plans once again.

Thoughts anyone?

Bryan Worner · 09-05-2012, 03:58 PM

Friday 20% chance of rain, Saturday 30% chance, Sunday 40%. Atco was worse than that this year and they got the race all in on Saturday. Can't see cancelling a race with that weather prediction. Now of course it will rain all weekend.

When would we make it up? Next weekend, Charlotte, the following Jegs Sportsnationals, the next week, Bristol Pts, then Maple Grove National followed by the Dutch. You would be screwing racers trying to win the division worse if you scheduled it on top of another close points race. And not really make anyone happy by scheduling it on top of a close national event! So you're damned if you do and damned if you don't.

Let the weather decide.

Steve Szupka · 09-05-2012, 04:05 PM

I hear your frustration with weather issues and the races however, I don't really think they have too many options. The forecast does not look THAT bad. Sunday looks the worst at a 50% chance. I would expect for them to try and finish everything on Saturday like we did there the other year. Charlottle is next week, the Columbus Sportsnationals the week after that, and Bristol points meet the week after that. All events that I think will get cars from D1, especially those that are chasing points at the end of the year. Then you have the Keystones and the Dutch. Not to mention who knows what Etown's schedule is the rest of the year. I'm not really disagreeing with your thoughts, just looking at it realistically from all sides. I'm going to be optimistic and say the weather holds out enough Friday and Saturday that we finish the race Saturday night. The curfew goes to 10PM on Sat.

Steve Szupka · 09-05-2012, 04:10 PM

Looks like Bryan and I were thinking the same thing at the same time. LOL.

David Barton · 09-05-2012, 04:21 PM

Hey, that's why I was asking. I figured you guys would have some strong opinions about it. I would hate to be in NHRA's shoes. It seems like we go through this every year. Too many races stacked up at the end of the year and weather working against it.

I was thinking the same thing about finishing on Saturday. I didn't realize they can run so late on Saturday, that makes it sound more appealing.

hookdaddy · 09-05-2012, 04:27 PM

No Alky cars so Bob can give us all 3 shots Friday and right into first round on Saturday

Chad Rhodes · 09-05-2012, 05:23 PM

40%? Heck that's every day durin the summer down here

Angelo DiTocco · 09-05-2012, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hookdaddy

No Alky cars so Bob can give us all 3 shots Friday and right into first round on Saturday

Be mindful of competitors who might not be able to make it until Saturday.
Question is.... How late can they run till on Saturday night at Etown?

Ok just noticed in Steve's post the curfew goes to 10pm.

joe176 · 09-05-2012, 09:05 PM

70% on saturday as of wednesday night

Bob Lasko · 09-05-2012, 09:41 PM

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September 04, 2012
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09-05-2012, 03:48 PM	#1
David Barton Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 199 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Postpone Englishtown How bad does the weather have to look for NHRA to postpone the event this weekend ahead of time? It would only make too much sense. The weather looks bad, I can't imagine too many people making the trip with a 40-50% chance of rain. Plus there has to be a handful of racers stuck at Indy that would like to make the Englishtown race another weekend. It looks like a money losing race altogether. Sorry to sound so negative, I'm just disappointed the weather has taken over my plans once again. Thoughts anyone?

09-05-2012, 03:58 PM	#2
Bryan Worner Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Duncannon, PA Posts: 823 Likes: 133 Liked 521 Times in 84 Posts	Re: Postpone Englishtown Friday 20% chance of rain, Saturday 30% chance, Sunday 40%. Atco was worse than that this year and they got the race all in on Saturday. Can't see cancelling a race with that weather prediction. Now of course it will rain all weekend. When would we make it up? Next weekend, Charlotte, the following Jegs Sportsnationals, the next week, Bristol Pts, then Maple Grove National followed by the Dutch. You would be screwing racers trying to win the division worse if you scheduled it on top of another close points race. And not really make anyone happy by scheduling it on top of a close national event! So you're damned if you do and damned if you don't. Let the weather decide.

09-05-2012, 04:05 PM	#3
Steve Szupka Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 45 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Postpone Englishtown I hear your frustration with weather issues and the races however, I don't really think they have too many options. The forecast does not look THAT bad. Sunday looks the worst at a 50% chance. I would expect for them to try and finish everything on Saturday like we did there the other year. Charlottle is next week, the Columbus Sportsnationals the week after that, and Bristol points meet the week after that. All events that I think will get cars from D1, especially those that are chasing points at the end of the year. Then you have the Keystones and the Dutch. Not to mention who knows what Etown's schedule is the rest of the year. I'm not really disagreeing with your thoughts, just looking at it realistically from all sides. I'm going to be optimistic and say the weather holds out enough Friday and Saturday that we finish the race Saturday night. The curfew goes to 10PM on Sat.

09-05-2012, 04:10 PM	#4
Steve Szupka Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 45 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Postpone Englishtown Looks like Bryan and I were thinking the same thing at the same time. LOL.

09-05-2012, 04:21 PM	#5
David Barton Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 199 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Postpone Englishtown Hey, that's why I was asking. I figured you guys would have some strong opinions about it. I would hate to be in NHRA's shoes. It seems like we go through this every year. Too many races stacked up at the end of the year and weather working against it. I was thinking the same thing about finishing on Saturday. I didn't realize they can run so late on Saturday, that makes it sound more appealing.

09-05-2012, 04:27 PM	#6
hookdaddy Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ocala Florida Posts: 254 Likes: 0 Liked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Postpone Englishtown No Alky cars so Bob can give us all 3 shots Friday and right into first round on Saturday __________________ Don Scholl d.scholl@comcast.net 145Y Stock - 145H Super Comp

09-05-2012, 05:23 PM	#7
Chad Rhodes VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where the Green Grass Grows, AL Posts: 2,375 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Postpone Englishtown 40%? Heck that's every day durin the summer down here __________________ Chad Rhodes 2113 I/SA

09-05-2012, 09:05 PM	#9
joe176 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NY Posts: 601 Likes: 36 Liked 41 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Postpone Englishtown 70% on saturday as of wednesday night __________________ Joe Franco SS176

09-05-2012, 09:41 PM	#10
Bob Lasko Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Wilton,CT Posts: 628 Likes: 0 Liked 185 Times in 54 Posts	Re: Postpone Englishtown Fron Div 1 Site September 04, 2012 Old Bridge Township Raceway Park Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Event This event will take place as scheduled. September 6 - 9, 2012 Bob lasko Last edited by Bob Lasko; 09-05-2012 at 10:32 PM.