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Jason, Keep in mind , the tracks that currently host points races are the ones capable of handling the fast cars, and also the ones willing to poney up the reported $15k to NHRA for the privledge of holding one of their races. .....Our area just has more of this type of track. ......... Epping could change that.............Tom
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With it's proximity to Boston, you could argue that NHRA should be working with the Epping owners to upgrade the facility if possible (i.e. they have the surrounding land to do so, which I'm not sure they do) to make the track NHRA National Event capable. It's sad to say, but there aren't many tracks in the Northeast that I get excited about going to: - I have fond memories of Maple Grove but the pits there suck - Atco is decent and certainly fun (the bar rules) - Englishtown is certainly great - Cecil County is only serviceable (especially depending upon where you end up being pitted, like in an area that is so sloped that it is impossible to level the motorhome to get the refrigerator to even work) - I personally love Numidia, but the last time I was there the property certainly wasn't as nice as Atco is now. - I don't think I even need to say anything about the disaster that is LVD. - The last time I was at Delmar (probably close to 10 years ago), it sucked (the pits were horrible). - Boiling Springs is 1/8th mile. - Spencer Speedway is 1/10th mile! - I've never been to Napierville, Capitol, Mason-Dixon, Island Dragway, Luskville, or ESTA (which is surprising because it's not that far from me), so I can't comment about them. That's every member track in Division 1. Unfortunately, with the economic downturn and attendance and TV ratings falling for drag racing (and even auto racing as a whole, including NASCAR), I think it is going to be a while before we see any new tracks built. Regardless, your point is a good one, and not one that I didn't realize, but definitely one that I didn't mention. So, thanks for pointing that out.
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[QUOTE=Dave Casey;202552]I think that New England is only contracted thru this year with IHRA.There is a real possibility that this article is accurate. My guess is that either they will just add a points meet, or they will drop one of atco's. unless another track is wanting to drop the divisional.
Dave -- the article is accurate ...................great for you New Englanders -- not so much for us down here in Pennsylvania . And yes , a points meet with nothing else will changing .
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Lebanon Valley & Epping for D1. Thank goodness. I finally can drive less than 2 hours to more than one divisional.
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i was there last weekend ,,the drive was a breeze ,but the track conditions where a little different,been there when my car went the fastest ,,,,this track is known for how fast it can be on on a given weekend 90' above sea level ,if this is a fall or spring event the records could be huge ,,,some racers dont like this track but this would be more than huge it would be great ,,there are racers that travel many miles just to do one race,this will add to the racing in the northeast ,,i think epping will step up to what i takes to make it a calibur race track,gmonde
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Uncle Tim:
everything for those in New England has always been a haul! You know that I am only 16 miles from NED and will supply the beer when the Worner clan come to town say hello to the boys for me and hope to see you at Cecil. |
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