Live from New England Dragway- Lucas Oil Series

[KennyAnderson]

So at SGMP this year we all had to park in a damp field outside the gate on Wednesday as we were told they don't have overnight security. It was suggested to charge us a lil something extra to cover a security guard and the track could make a few bucks extra by charging for an extra day of power on those spots where available. At Reynolds, they charged $25 per rig to park early. I would gladly pay that to avoid the hassles of stacking.

[BKSG1198]

Some forget the days of US 13 in Delmar, De at the D1 race we had to leave each night?.no that?s not a typo?.every rig had to leave the property and re-park each day of the D1 or Open race, now most had open trailer and suburbans but that would be very funny to see now a days with the rigs we have.

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by BKSG1198

We all must remember the T&T are TRACK OPERATED, they have nothing to do with NHRA D1, I can say most of the staff working the event left this morning, it's a little extra source for the track to recover from the rental fees to host a divisional. You also have to remember, if you roll in Wednesday Night, girl asks you if you are T&T or going to the beach, going to fly an airplane, etc. What's saying, "Nah I'm not going to T&T" and you have a MH full of 10 people or you're not even racing but brought the MH & Trailer (Ive seen people tow an empty trailer) and tell her you'll be back tomorrow, and you never go back to pay. It simply amazes me that we have these multimillion dollar rigs, nice cars and we gripe over $10 or $15 the track gets us for at the gate.

Spoken like a true race promoter- except some of your talking points aren't true- I was at the gate to give them my money so I was there to make them money and didn't have ten secret people in my vehicle - I was planning on doing the TNT but the weatherman said rain ( can't believe he was right) - next I don't have a multimillion rig and most don't- this was a track operated TNT so NHRA had no one working - yes , the track had an employee at the gate but had to be there anyway to collect the Lucas Oil money - and I didn't see the notice on Facebook so I got blindsided .Lastly since Stock is almost always out first how much time would I have to get ready if I came thru the gate early Friday morning .Oh BTW $15 isn't the issue - they just found a new way to get it from us .PS- you would be amazed at how many people that move pissed off .

[Jack Matyas]

Good morning racers - today will be a mixed bag as the weather is the big story once again - no Sun at this hour along with temps in the mid-sixties and some fog showing here @ New England but should clear with temps rising to high seventies .

Plenty of pit space left for those showing up this AM and all of us should receive our three Q runs today baring any unforseen incidents.

With the storm that passed thru yesterday afternoon the track did issue some refunds to the racers who paid although I can't tell you if it was a full or partial payment - but nice on their part .It was paid out at the gate so if you didn't get yours start there.

Stock out first @ 9 am ..........