Congratulation to the Nowickis

HR9121 · 01-30-2011, 11:48 AM

I see what you are saying techman about the nhra boys not supporting these races but I also have a gripe with IHRA moving these national events so far away from where their core supporters are in the mid-atlantic region. I believe most of the hardcore IHRA racers are from this region and like me would have to travel atleast 8 hours to a national event(would have been 13 to PBIR). Although they are giving us 2 sportsnational races which I am thrilled about I have no intention on going to a national event like many others around here because they have moved them so far away trying undoubtedly to lure the before mentioned nhra guys. Let's be realistic here and keep the races where you have support and when the other guys get tired of taking it in the backside they can come or quit or atleast shut up. Just my thoughts and not intended to offend anyone. Oh yeah 9 or 90 cars a win is a win and it is what it is. Maybe I will pack up and go to Salt Lake this year where they didn't have no HR cars last year and pick me up an Ironman.

Paul Hellenberg · 01-30-2011, 11:54 AM

Congrats Mark!

X-TECH MAN · 01-30-2011, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by HR9121

I see what you are saying techman about the nhra boys not supporting these races but I also have a gripe with IHRA moving these national events so far away from where their core supporters are in the mid-atlantic region. I believe most of the hardcore IHRA racers are from this region and like me would have to travel atleast 8 hours to a national event(would have been 13 to PBIR). Although they are giving us 2 sportsnational races which I am thrilled about I have no intention on going to a national event like many others around here because they have moved them so far away trying undoubtedly to lure the before mentioned nhra guys. Let's be realistic here and keep the races where you have support and when the other guys get tired of taking it in the backside they can come or quit or atleast shut up. Just my thoughts and not intended to offend anyone. Oh yeah 9 or 90 cars a win is a win and it is what it is. Maybe I will pack up and go to Salt Lake this year where they didn't have no HR cars last year and pick me up an Ironman.

I used to tow 13 hours to Gainesville for the Gatornationals back in 1977-78. Bowling Green Kentucky was 16 hours when I lived in southern Maryland so whats the problem? I couldnt race the IHRA races because I worked for them. Conflict of interest they said so I got my "Fix" by racing the NHRA races. I drive to the Dutch Classic EVERY year at Maple Grove Penn. just to watch and BS and that is 19 1/2 hours. Its worth it as there are no Pro cars there. Gas and deisel cost more now but we make more today than in the 70's. Dont cry about towing 8 or 13 hours. Is all about if you want to or have the ambition to support what you care about. We all wont get out of the world alive so live life to the fullest while you can if its in the budget. .

HR9121 · 01-30-2011, 12:46 PM

That's exactly the problem, it's just not economically feasible for many to tow that far so why move these national events so far away from the people that really want to race? I can afford to tow that far but can't afford to leave home an extra day just to pack it half way accross the country to race. I will race my divisional and hit two division 2 doubles and probably go to Richmond and be happy! But I will not travel 8 to whatever hours to race a national event when they keep moving them further away from me to attract people that don’t or will not race with them. Get my point?

X-TECH MAN · 01-30-2011, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by HR9121

That's exactly the problem, it's just not economically feasible for many to tow that far so why move these national events so far away from the people that really want to race? I can afford to tow that far but can't afford to leave home an extra day just to pack it half way accross the country to race. I will race my divisional and hit two division 2 doubles and probably go to Richmond and be happy! But I will not travel 8 to whatever hours to race a national event when they keep moving them further away from me to attract people that don’t or will not race with them. Get my point?

Thats WHY I said if its in your budget. It IS in the budget for a lot of stock and S/S racers yet they still will not travel to an IHRA race but they will travel all across the country to run Pomona Calif. and some other far off venue and the odds of winning is still a gamble !

HR9121 · 01-30-2011, 01:06 PM

Ok we are more on the same page but I still wish IHRA would look for some venues a little closer to this area. I believe they would be better off in the long run.

Jim Wahl · 01-30-2011, 01:08 PM

It really is a shame that PBIR (Palm Beach) is so far away from the majority of the racers because it really has become one of the finest pure race tracks in the country. No real frills or fancy stuff, even parking can be a problem, but it is just a perfectly smooth track with optimal traction at a sea level modern facility. The biggest problem the track has ever had is management! However, when the IHRA comes to town that all seems to go away! I have been there twice since the IHRA came into control and had a great time! Jim

Mike Pearson · 01-30-2011, 06:28 PM

Hands down this was the best race track that I have run on in a long time. I had personal bests for 60 and 330 ft times all weekend. the track was perfect every run. There was ample parking and the event was very well run for the sportsman portion of program. All of the super stock racers were regular NHRA guys. No IHRA only racers showed up. There were actually 10 cars but Pat Clifford broke a ring and pinion on his first qualifing attempt so they did not include him on the ladder. Everyone missed a great event and a great time. The weather was beautiful.

Congrats to Mark and Brien for driving and dialing great.

Greg Hill · 01-30-2011, 07:02 PM

Way to go Mark. i sure wish I was down there with you guys. Warm weather and some good seafood sure would be nice right now.

Mark Nowicki · 01-30-2011, 09:18 PM

Thanks for all the congratulation notes. We had a great time this weekend at one of the best tracks in Florida. We would like to congratulate Brien and Trudy Radley on a great race. It could have gone either way, lady luck was with us this one. Big thanks to Dan Walcott and Bobby Howald for all the help they gave us this weekend. The IRONMAN is very handsome on our mantle. Looking forward to racing IHRA again in the sunshine at Immokalee next weekend. Hope to see "you all" there. Not quite southern yet.

Thanks Again Mark and Elaine

01-30-2011, 11:48 AM	#1
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,467 Likes: 146 Liked 3,363 Times in 731 Posts	Re: Congratulation to the Nowickis I see what you are saying techman about the nhra boys not supporting these races but I also have a gripe with IHRA moving these national events so far away from where their core supporters are in the mid-atlantic region. I believe most of the hardcore IHRA racers are from this region and like me would have to travel atleast 8 hours to a national event(would have been 13 to PBIR). Although they are giving us 2 sportsnational races which I am thrilled about I have no intention on going to a national event like many others around here because they have moved them so far away trying undoubtedly to lure the before mentioned nhra guys. Let's be realistic here and keep the races where you have support and when the other guys get tired of taking it in the backside they can come or quit or atleast shut up. Just my thoughts and not intended to offend anyone. Oh yeah 9 or 90 cars a win is a win and it is what it is. Maybe I will pack up and go to Salt Lake this year where they didn't have no HR cars last year and pick me up an Ironman.

01-30-2011, 11:54 AM	#2
Paul Hellenberg Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: 41035 Posts: 243 Likes: 3 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Congratulation to the Nowickis Congrats Mark! __________________ Paul Hellenberg 3881 SS and STK paul@hellenberg.us

01-30-2011, 12:46 PM	#4
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,467 Likes: 146 Liked 3,363 Times in 731 Posts	Re: Congratulation to the Nowickis That's exactly the problem, it's just not economically feasible for many to tow that far so why move these national events so far away from the people that really want to race? I can afford to tow that far but can't afford to leave home an extra day just to pack it half way accross the country to race. I will race my divisional and hit two division 2 doubles and probably go to Richmond and be happy! But I will not travel 8 to whatever hours to race a national event when they keep moving them further away from me to attract people that don’t or will not race with them. Get my point?

01-30-2011, 01:06 PM	#6
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,467 Likes: 146 Liked 3,363 Times in 731 Posts	Re: Congratulation to the Nowickis Ok we are more on the same page but I still wish IHRA would look for some venues a little closer to this area. I believe they would be better off in the long run.

01-30-2011, 01:08 PM	#7
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,845 Likes: 672 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Congratulation to the Nowickis It really is a shame that PBIR (Palm Beach) is so far away from the majority of the racers because it really has become one of the finest pure race tracks in the country. No real frills or fancy stuff, even parking can be a problem, but it is just a perfectly smooth track with optimal traction at a sea level modern facility. The biggest problem the track has ever had is management! However, when the IHRA comes to town that all seems to go away! I have been there twice since the IHRA came into control and had a great time! Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

01-30-2011, 06:28 PM	#8
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,482 Likes: 638 Liked 2,023 Times in 607 Posts	Re: Congratulation to the Nowickis Hands down this was the best race track that I have run on in a long time. I had personal bests for 60 and 330 ft times all weekend. the track was perfect every run. There was ample parking and the event was very well run for the sportsman portion of program. All of the super stock racers were regular NHRA guys. No IHRA only racers showed up. There were actually 10 cars but Pat Clifford broke a ring and pinion on his first qualifing attempt so they did not include him on the ladder. Everyone missed a great event and a great time. The weather was beautiful. Congrats to Mark and Brien for driving and dialing great. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS Last edited by Mike Pearson; 01-30-2011 at 07:44 PM.

01-30-2011, 07:02 PM	#9
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 69 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Congratulation to the Nowickis Way to go Mark. i sure wish I was down there with you guys. Warm weather and some good seafood sure would be nice right now. __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK

01-30-2011, 09:18 PM	#10
Mark Nowicki Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Gaylord, MI Posts: 110 Likes: 19 Liked 119 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Congratulation to the Nowickis Thanks for all the congratulation notes. We had a great time this weekend at one of the best tracks in Florida. We would like to congratulate Brien and Trudy Radley on a great race. It could have gone either way, lady luck was with us this one. Big thanks to Dan Walcott and Bobby Howald for all the help they gave us this weekend. The IRONMAN is very handsome on our mantle. Looking forward to racing IHRA again in the sunshine at Immokalee next weekend. Hope to see "you all" there. Not quite southern yet. Thanks Again Mark and Elaine