Thanks for racing with us at Sonoma

Spring Fling · 07-30-2018, 01:25 PM

Just wanted to take a quick moment to thank all the Stock and Super Stock racers for racing with us at Sonoma the last two weeks.

It was my first chance as track manager to host the LODRS and National events. We will take everything we learned at this years events and try to make them even better next year.

Thanks again to Mark Dawson from Famoso Raceway and fellow racer Mark Yeager for getting the Live Feed done in time for the LODRS event.

Please feel free to comment or call me on any changes you would like for 2019.

Thanks again,
Kyle Seipel
510.912.4160

Andys dad · 07-30-2018, 01:54 PM

I will look into getting you some chili for next year.

BTW - have any openings? (serious question)

Ron

Bent Valve · 07-30-2018, 04:07 PM

Kyle,
If there is an archive of the live feed could you post it?
Thanks
Bent

Spring Fling · 07-30-2018, 04:30 PM

I can only find an archive for Fridays action,

Thanks,
Kyle

Julie Jordan · 07-30-2018, 04:32 PM

Kyle, we didn't do the national event so can only comment on the divisional. We liked the shortened version of the event, less time away from home and jobs. The days were full, but it was fun. Despite the oil downs, your crew did a good job of getting through the advertised schedule. My only complaint would be that perhaps we got called to the lanes too early at times. There were two times that we were called up then had to wait for small tire, big tire, etc. to run. We were in the lanes 30-45 minutes just waiting. It was warm and sunny, no place to hide, so less time in the lanes would have been appreciated.

Dale Hulquist · 07-30-2018, 05:50 PM

Is this post a FIRST or, have I missed Any Track thanking Stock/SStock for showing up to race at their facility and asking for imput on how to improve your next visit to race. That's how to run a race track as a business and, Great customer service. Well Done Sonoma

GrapeApe7575 · 07-30-2018, 08:45 PM

Absolute best experience we have had at an NHRA sanctioned event. The Divisional was a blast, the National was awesome. We were treated with respect and the entire crew seemed to be more upbeat as far as I'm concerned. Parking was smooth thanks to Miss Sally as usual. The schedule was just right!

Thank you Kyle for the new energy you have brought forth. Our only wish is that it would become contagious!!! Not sure how big your shoulders are but I don't think many of us would complain if you took over the whole shebang!!

Pete Lanciers · 07-31-2018, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by GrapeApe7575

Absolute best experience we have had at an NHRA sanctioned event. The Divisional was a blast, the National was awesome. We were treated with respect and the entire crew seemed to be more upbeat as far as I'm concerned. Parking was smooth thanks to Miss Sally as usual. The schedule was just right!

Thank you Kyle for the new energy you have brought forth. Our only wish is that it would become contagious!!! Not sure how big your shoulders are but I don't think many of us would complain if you took over the whole shebang!!

I'll second Mark's input Kyle... Great job! and oh by the way Mark great driving and congrats on your runner up!

Kyle I don't know if you were aware but your Sonoma Raceway facilities team came to my rescue... Upon arrival Thursday morning the landing gear on my unit collapsed as I was coming off the trailer with my truck. Within minutes Lino's gang was there with a fork lift and concrete blocks propping me up. This Sunday they returned and jacked me back on to the truck! Outstanding support from an outstanding team!

We'll be back for sure...

Carguy49 · 07-31-2018, 10:11 AM

Kyle will do well with this kind of attitude towards the racers. Other track managers should follow his example.

Mike Graham · 07-31-2018, 02:13 PM

I was skeptical about the 2 day format with all of the activities planned. I didn't see it all getting done on Sat. When it didn't get completed on Sat. the staff found a way to get the missed time runs done on Sunday morning. That is good customer service. 2 thumbs up.

07-30-2018, 01:25 PM	#1
Spring Fling Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 43 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 6 Posts	Thanks for racing with us at Sonoma Just wanted to take a quick moment to thank all the Stock and Super Stock racers for racing with us at Sonoma the last two weeks. It was my first chance as track manager to host the LODRS and National events. We will take everything we learned at this years events and try to make them even better next year. Thanks again to Mark Dawson from Famoso Raceway and fellow racer Mark Yeager for getting the Live Feed done in time for the LODRS event. Please feel free to comment or call me on any changes you would like for 2019. Thanks again, Kyle Seipel 510.912.4160 Last edited by Spring Fling; 07-30-2018 at 01:29 PM.

07-30-2018, 01:54 PM	#2
Andys dad VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arcadia, Ca Posts: 1,571 Likes: 48 Liked 175 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Thanks for racing with us at Sonoma I will look into getting you some chili for next year. BTW - have any openings? (serious question) Ron __________________ time is our most precious resource, you can always make more money but you can never make more time spend your time wisely with the ones you love - Ron Durham

07-30-2018, 04:07 PM	#3
Bent Valve Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 29 Likes: 63 Liked 32 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Thanks for racing with us at Sonoma Kyle, If there is an archive of the live feed could you post it? Thanks Bent

07-30-2018, 04:30 PM	#4
Spring Fling Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 43 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Thanks for racing with us at Sonoma I can only find an archive for Fridays action, Thanks, Kyle

07-30-2018, 04:32 PM	#5
Julie Jordan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 637 Likes: 90 Liked 510 Times in 92 Posts	Re: Thanks for racing with us at Sonoma Kyle, we didn't do the national event so can only comment on the divisional. We liked the shortened version of the event, less time away from home and jobs. The days were full, but it was fun. Despite the oil downs, your crew did a good job of getting through the advertised schedule. My only complaint would be that perhaps we got called to the lanes too early at times. There were two times that we were called up then had to wait for small tire, big tire, etc. to run. We were in the lanes 30-45 minutes just waiting. It was warm and sunny, no place to hide, so less time in the lanes would have been appreciated. __________________ Julie Jordan 7549 STK

07-30-2018, 05:50 PM	#6
Dale Hulquist Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Crosby Texas Posts: 439 Likes: 598 Liked 350 Times in 75 Posts	Re: Thanks for racing with us at Sonoma Is this post a FIRST or, have I missed Any Track thanking Stock/SStock for showing up to race at their facility and asking for imput on how to improve your next visit to race. That's how to run a race track as a business and, Great customer service. Well Done Sonoma

07-30-2018, 08:45 PM	#7
GrapeApe7575 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 194 Likes: 20 Liked 341 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Thanks for racing with us at Sonoma Absolute best experience we have had at an NHRA sanctioned event. The Divisional was a blast, the National was awesome. We were treated with respect and the entire crew seemed to be more upbeat as far as I'm concerned. Parking was smooth thanks to Miss Sally as usual. The schedule was just right! Thank you Kyle for the new energy you have brought forth. Our only wish is that it would become contagious!!! Not sure how big your shoulders are but I don't think many of us would complain if you took over the whole shebang!!

07-31-2018, 10:11 AM	#9
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,963 Likes: 2,410 Liked 2,892 Times in 695 Posts	Re: Thanks for racing with us at Sonoma Kyle will do well with this kind of attitude towards the racers. Other track managers should follow his example. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

07-31-2018, 02:13 PM	#10
Mike Graham Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 410 Likes: 1 Liked 341 Times in 67 Posts	Re: Thanks for racing with us at Sonoma I was skeptical about the 2 day format with all of the activities planned. I didn't see it all getting done on Sat. When it didn't get completed on Sat. the staff found a way to get the missed time runs done on Sunday morning. That is good customer service. 2 thumbs up.