Thinking about S/SS Combo Race at Thunder Road Raceway

Bobby Brannon · 06-13-2014, 10:01 AM

This track is in Gilliam, La. Greg Stanfield , Stephen Bell and myself are looking for input about hosting a S/SS race at Thunder Road Raceway. We would like your thoughts on what dates would be good. please talk with your buddies and see what they think.
Nelson and Marla Hoyos has taken over the operations of the track. Nelson has worked hard on getting this track to hook. The Stanfield's can attest to how Great the track is hooking. If anyone has any questions please feel free to email Nelson@RaceTRRP.com or www.RaceTRRP.com phone 318.299.7223
You can also email me bobbybrannon@cs.com or bobbybrannon@bbhac.com Greg Stephen and myself had aGreat meeting yesterday with Nelson and his visions for the track. This track is going to be a great venture. By the way we have I-49 exit at the racetrack

Pentastar340 · 06-13-2014, 10:30 AM

I'M in,this is my home NHRA track.

Leonard A Johnson 4445 CC/SA

jt Teuton · 06-13-2014, 08:29 PM

Count me in.

Bill Bogues · 06-13-2014, 10:09 PM

Bobby , depending on when it happens, we'll be their with two possibly three cars..

Troy Pourciau · 06-13-2014, 10:40 PM

YEP YEP - Big Red (Sam)

Bobby Brannon · 06-13-2014, 11:03 PM

Not sure if it's a summer race or fall but it's will be great. A lot of people are in. Racers tell us what you want. Just let's us know
Thanks

Adger Smith · 06-14-2014, 12:28 AM

I agree, It is Time to bring back some Class Racing to this area. Back in the '70s it would draw a crowd at Hallsville, I-20 and Whitehouse. With the later mod cars and better selection of cars I see the spectators enjoying the "Car Show" that goes along with the race of this type. If promoted correctly I think it would work.
It should be timed correctly, no outside interference with other "Things" in the area that draws spectators away. Bobby, I've talked to Frank Hale about something like this and he has shown an interest to help out with a purse.
This track has been abused by promoters saying they are going to have a "Show" and the spectators come and see "No Show" As racers we need to see this doesn't happen. We need to support the track and provide a show so he can get spectators back in the stands. Just having good car count there doesn't always make the tracks trip to the bank a good trip on Monday. The key to this tracks success is filling the stands with spectators.

Pentastar340 · 06-16-2014, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobby Brannon

Not sure if it's a summer race or fall but it's will be great. A lot of people are in. Racers tell us what you want. Just let's us know
Thanks

Come on guys, Bobby needs some feedback. A Fall race would be GREAT!

Leonard A Johnson 4445 CC/SA

06-13-2014, 10:01 AM	#1
Bobby Brannon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bossier City,La. Posts: 658 Likes: 3 Liked 101 Times in 34 Posts	Thinking about S/SS Combo Race at Thunder Road Raceway This track is in Gilliam, La. Greg Stanfield , Stephen Bell and myself are looking for input about hosting a S/SS race at Thunder Road Raceway. We would like your thoughts on what dates would be good. please talk with your buddies and see what they think. Nelson and Marla Hoyos has taken over the operations of the track. Nelson has worked hard on getting this track to hook. The Stanfield's can attest to how Great the track is hooking. If anyone has any questions please feel free to email Nelson@RaceTRRP.com or www.RaceTRRP.com phone 318.299.7223 You can also email me bobbybrannon@cs.com or bobbybrannon@bbhac.com Greg Stephen and myself had aGreat meeting yesterday with Nelson and his visions for the track. This track is going to be a great venture. By the way we have I-49 exit at the racetrack __________________ Bobby Brannon 4705 STK, SS Last edited by Bobby Brannon; 06-13-2014 at 12:27 PM.

06-13-2014, 10:30 AM	#2
Pentastar340 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: L.A. Posts: 58 Likes: 2 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Thinking about S/SS Combo Race at Thunder Road Raceway I'M in,this is my home NHRA track. Leonard A Johnson 4445 CC/SA

06-13-2014, 08:29 PM	#3
jt Teuton Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 83 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Thinking about S/SS Combo Race at Thunder Road Raceway Count me in.

06-13-2014, 10:09 PM	#4
Bill Bogues Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bethany La. Posts: 322 Likes: 95 Liked 169 Times in 53 Posts	Re: Thinking about S/SS Combo Race at Thunder Road Raceway Bobby , depending on when it happens, we'll be their with two possibly three cars.. __________________ Bill Bogues 4696 STK

06-13-2014, 10:40 PM	#5
Troy Pourciau Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA. Posts: 678 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Thinking about S/SS Combo Race at Thunder Road Raceway YEP YEP - Big Red (Sam) __________________ Troy "City Dog" Pourciau

06-13-2014, 11:03 PM	#6
Bobby Brannon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bossier City,La. Posts: 658 Likes: 3 Liked 101 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Thinking about S/SS Combo Race at Thunder Road Raceway Not sure if it's a summer race or fall but it's will be great. A lot of people are in. Racers tell us what you want. Just let's us know Thanks __________________ Bobby Brannon 4705 STK, SS Last edited by Bobby Brannon; 06-13-2014 at 11:21 PM.

06-14-2014, 12:28 AM	#7
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Thinking about S/SS Combo Race at Thunder Road Raceway I agree, It is Time to bring back some Class Racing to this area. Back in the '70s it would draw a crowd at Hallsville, I-20 and Whitehouse. With the later mod cars and better selection of cars I see the spectators enjoying the "Car Show" that goes along with the race of this type. If promoted correctly I think it would work. It should be timed correctly, no outside interference with other "Things" in the area that draws spectators away. Bobby, I've talked to Frank Hale about something like this and he has shown an interest to help out with a purse. This track has been abused by promoters saying they are going to have a "Show" and the spectators come and see "No Show" As racers we need to see this doesn't happen. We need to support the track and provide a show so he can get spectators back in the stands. Just having good car count there doesn't always make the tracks trip to the bank a good trip on Monday. The key to this tracks success is filling the stands with spectators. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)