Divisionals/regionals

Ronald Urquhart · 01-28-2018, 07:08 PM

Just show up............and bring money

Dennis P Chapman · 01-28-2018, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ronald urquhart

just show up............and bring money

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qflash · 01-28-2018, 09:04 PM

I am retired and live in TX and want to attend the Belle Rose race.
Thanks

Ed Wright · 01-28-2018, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by qflash

I am retired and live in TX and want to attend the Belle Rose race.
Thanks

I will try to get there Thurs about noon. There is usually a test session that afternoon. You can at least get parked, and be ready for tech & first round Fri morning. Great tech guys & officials.

Mike Pearson · 01-29-2018, 07:49 AM

All division 2 divisional races are 2 day only events. Friday and Saturday. Most will be there on Thursday to get a good spot and get through tech. It's going to be a cluster XXXX on Friday morning to get parked, Teched and ready for Q 1 on Friday morning. A few of our tracks keep the gate open all night to get in and get parked. That's a help. I have to work on thursdays so I am in that group.

Ed Wright · 01-29-2018, 10:21 AM

Div 4 went to some 2 day races last year. I hated it. Of course, I'm retired. Taking Monday to drive home is no problem for me. I can see it helping many. The NHRA guys got Sunday off too. Likely the biggest reason. :-)

Dave Muller · 01-29-2018, 11:43 AM

Since we're on the topic of arrival times, I was still employed when I went to the fall Las Vegas divisional. I arrived Thursday afternoon and after I got teched in I learned I had missed most of qualifying. There was just one shot Friday as I recall. But looking at the schedule (the very, very limited information I could fine online) for the spring race this year Thursday is test & tune and Friday is qualifying. But is this the same deal where I'd need to be there early on Thursday to get more than one run before eliminations?

I'm confused about whether the T&T is just something extra for those who arrive early or if it's important to be there for it if I want more than one run before eliminations.

Jody Lang · 01-29-2018, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Div 4 has gone to 2 day races as well. I hate it. Of course, I'm retired. Taking Monday to drive home is no problem for me. I can see it helping many. The NHRA guys get Sunday off too. Likely the biggest reason. :-)

Why when changed from a 3 day to a 2 day race does the entry fee stay the same?

In D6 when we had a double header we got one wrist band for both races. A complete money grab and in both of these cases some kind of discount should be passed along to the racers.

G Schenck · 01-30-2018, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Div 4 has gone to 2 day races as well. I hate it. Of course, I'm retired. Taking Monday to drive home is no problem for me. I can see it helping many. The NHRA guys get Sunday off too. Likely the biggest reason. :-)

Ed, according the web site D4 are still 3 day with the exception of the double in Dallas.

Greg

01-28-2018, 07:08 PM	#1
Ronald Urquhart Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Chesterfield, Va Posts: 161 Likes: 248 Liked 77 Times in 39 Posts	Re: Divisionals/regionals Just show up............and bring money

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qflash Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Raised in PA, Live in San Angelo, TX Posts: 68 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Divisionals/regionals I am retired and live in TX and want to attend the Belle Rose race. Thanks

01-29-2018, 07:49 AM	#5
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,466 Likes: 623 Liked 1,958 Times in 593 Posts	Re: Divisionals/regionals All division 2 divisional races are 2 day only events. Friday and Saturday. Most will be there on Thursday to get a good spot and get through tech. It's going to be a cluster XXXX on Friday morning to get parked, Teched and ready for Q 1 on Friday morning. A few of our tracks keep the gate open all night to get in and get parked. That's a help. I have to work on thursdays so I am in that group. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

01-29-2018, 10:21 AM	#6
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Divisionals/regionals Div 4 went to some 2 day races last year. I hated it. Of course, I'm retired. Taking Monday to drive home is no problem for me. I can see it helping many. The NHRA guys got Sunday off too. Likely the biggest reason. :-) __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA Last edited by Ed Wright; 02-02-2018 at 11:36 AM.

01-29-2018, 11:43 AM	#7
Dave Muller Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 497 Likes: 162 Liked 223 Times in 73 Posts	Re: Divisionals/regionals Since we're on the topic of arrival times, I was still employed when I went to the fall Las Vegas divisional. I arrived Thursday afternoon and after I got teched in I learned I had missed most of qualifying. There was just one shot Friday as I recall. But looking at the schedule (the very, very limited information I could fine online) for the spring race this year Thursday is test & tune and Friday is qualifying. But is this the same deal where I'd need to be there early on Thursday to get more than one run before eliminations? I'm confused about whether the T&T is just something extra for those who arrive early or if it's important to be there for it if I want more than one run before eliminations.