Recap from Hagerstown/feedback from those who were there

Mike Carr · 11-05-2013, 11:44 AM

~We had a pretty good weekend, as stated elsewhere, this past weekend in Hagerstown. Second biggest ever total weekend car count and Sunday car count, and tied for the biggest Saturday race count. Weather was pretty good. A little chilly at times, and a brief passing rain shower Saturday afternoon. I've been there when it was better (warmer) and when it was worse (a LOT colder) over the nineteen years I have been there for this race. Any day in November where it's dry and warm-enough to race as far north as Maryland is a pretty good day in my book.

~The starting line appeared to be excellent all weekend long. I did hear a racer say he and another racer were experiencing some 'radial wobble' downtrack in (only) the right lane through the weekend. Was this an issue for anyone else? Would like to know, so I can see if there was something different about the down-track conditions this year.

~Schedule. Saturday was very different than years past. Always they have cars in designated lanes (S/SS, street tire and slick tire test and tune). This year, everyone was lumped intogether in all the lanes. I will rectify this for next year's Saturday activities. Especially as it gets close to the call for Round 1, so the track can run out the remaining S/SS cars to give them some time to get ready for first round of eliminations. Sunday ran smooth and as normal for every other year in the past. Two TT runs for racing classes then eliminations. We started at noon, and the S/SS final was pulling into the waterbox at 5:58 pm, about the same time as 2011 when we had 63 cars for round 1.

~I want to thank Jeff and Ronnie Boyd for posting money into the weekend. The Long Distance Tow was John Kurzenberger, who towed his CC/SA COPO Camaro from Tennesee 570 miles. Also thanks to Jim Boburka, who could not race on Sunday because of a family committment but contributed to the purse. Also Carl Schodde sent his entry money even though he could not be there, as he has done all year long. Also Association sponsors Jim Lydon, Jan Cavacini and Jim Evanuik.

~Thanks to Larry Mohar, for the annual reservations at the Crazy Horse Steakhouse and Saloon. Was a little quiet this year compared to years past, without Tim Worner and others to tell jokes and stories...LOL.

~I tried to get around to see everyone and talk to them a bit over the weekend. With a fast paced schedule and a lot of cars, I still missed a few, I'm sure. We didn't even have time to eat during the day, either day (I did get a handful of chips on Sunday). I will be looking into getting a scooter or something for next years races to get around more easily and still be able to rest somewhat (I was diagnosed with M.S. three years ago).

~I know we had quite a few racers who were there for the first time (either at Hagerstown or first time at ANY race that I have done). And I know we are far from perfect (nobody is). We'd love to hear your opinions on what was good, what was bad, what you did/didn't like, and what could be addressed/changed possibly for races there/anywhere in the future. Hearing input and addressing it helps to keep improving things.

I think this addresses just about everything. Again, any comments and opinions are more than welcome--it's how we learn.

Hope you had a great time this past weekend. Elmer has already said he's good to go with next year at Hagerstown, so we will be there for the twentieth straight November. It's a 230 mile drive and there s NO PLACE I would rather be than there in November (what, rake leaves and watch football?) LOL) I will be working on our local schedule (Pittsburgh and Quaker City) as soon as NHRA and IHRA release their Divisional schedules.

We hope we will see you in 2014 !!

Mike, Wendy and Gary Carr

11-05-2013, 11:44 AM	#1
Mike Carr VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Enon Valley PA Posts: 1,650 Likes: 234 Liked 83 Times in 37 Posts	Recap from Hagerstown/feedback from those who were there ~We had a pretty good weekend, as stated elsewhere, this past weekend in Hagerstown. Second biggest ever total weekend car count and Sunday car count, and tied for the biggest Saturday race count. Weather was pretty good. A little chilly at times, and a brief passing rain shower Saturday afternoon. I've been there when it was better (warmer) and when it was worse (a LOT colder) over the nineteen years I have been there for this race. Any day in November where it's dry and warm-enough to race as far north as Maryland is a pretty good day in my book. ~The starting line appeared to be excellent all weekend long. I did hear a racer say he and another racer were experiencing some 'radial wobble' downtrack in (only) the right lane through the weekend. Was this an issue for anyone else? Would like to know, so I can see if there was something different about the down-track conditions this year. ~Schedule. Saturday was very different than years past. Always they have cars in designated lanes (S/SS, street tire and slick tire test and tune). This year, everyone was lumped intogether in all the lanes. I will rectify this for next year's Saturday activities. Especially as it gets close to the call for Round 1, so the track can run out the remaining S/SS cars to give them some time to get ready for first round of eliminations. Sunday ran smooth and as normal for every other year in the past. Two TT runs for racing classes then eliminations. We started at noon, and the S/SS final was pulling into the waterbox at 5:58 pm, about the same time as 2011 when we had 63 cars for round 1. ~I want to thank Jeff and Ronnie Boyd for posting money into the weekend. The Long Distance Tow was John Kurzenberger, who towed his CC/SA COPO Camaro from Tennesee 570 miles. Also thanks to Jim Boburka, who could not race on Sunday because of a family committment but contributed to the purse. Also Carl Schodde sent his entry money even though he could not be there, as he has done all year long. Also Association sponsors Jim Lydon, Jan Cavacini and Jim Evanuik. ~Thanks to Larry Mohar, for the annual reservations at the Crazy Horse Steakhouse and Saloon. Was a little quiet this year compared to years past, without Tim Worner and others to tell jokes and stories...LOL. ~I tried to get around to see everyone and talk to them a bit over the weekend. With a fast paced schedule and a lot of cars, I still missed a few, I'm sure. We didn't even have time to eat during the day, either day (I did get a handful of chips on Sunday). I will be looking into getting a scooter or something for next years races to get around more easily and still be able to rest somewhat (I was diagnosed with M.S. three years ago). ~I know we had quite a few racers who were there for the first time (either at Hagerstown or first time at ANY race that I have done). And I know we are far from perfect (nobody is). We'd love to hear your opinions on what was good, what was bad, what you did/didn't like, and what could be addressed/changed possibly for races there/anywhere in the future. Hearing input and addressing it helps to keep improving things. I think this addresses just about everything. Again, any comments and opinions are more than welcome--it's how we learn. Hope you had a great time this past weekend. Elmer has already said he's good to go with next year at Hagerstown, so we will be there for the twentieth straight November. It's a 230 mile drive and there s NO PLACE I would rather be than there in November (what, rake leaves and watch football?) LOL) I will be working on our local schedule (Pittsburgh and Quaker City) as soon as NHRA and IHRA release their Divisional schedules. We hope we will see you in 2014 !! Mike, Wendy and Gary Carr __________________ Mike Carr, Tri-State S/SS Association President Looking for 2015 S/SS Race Sponsors Contact me if interested buffdaddy_1302@hotmail.com (724) 510-5912 Last edited by Mike Carr; 11-05-2013 at 11:52 AM.