Sonoma Changes

[Barry Polley]

Originally Posted by Frank Castros

If there were to be a new track built or a refurbished one in D7 (California) what would be its location?

One new in Kern County but I think it?s 1/8?
Gathering info.

[Barry Polley]

Originally Posted by Frank Castros

It's Frank, and being that southern California is a heritage area of Hot Rodding it must be preserved as a place to drag race.
Gavin Newsom doesn't really understand California, does he?

The Teflon Don has already stated he does not care Motorsports.

[B.Aceves]

I was just at Sonoma for an event . Apparently it is one of the only two they scheduled for the year . The other being the national event . The tower gone is definitely a different look at the track . The only issue is that I can see is they had to have one person in the staging lanes dedicated on the radio giving car numbers to whoever is located wherever they are inputting it into the computer. That should be interesting to see how that works not only giving car numbers but also dial-in. The event I was at was mostly heads-up racing so not so much an issue .
Also those familiar with Sonoma know of the bump in shut down in the left lane ! That has very much seemed to gotten worse as it tore the front section of our nose up on a car that has been down that track many times before in years past ! Very frustrating what?s going on in this state with racing facilities for sure .

[Barry Polley]

Second floor media center where you usually get your passes is where the tower is now. North end of the garages.

[Barry Polley]

July 4 bracket race. The Foggit Super Comp guys let us run with them. Thank you! . I visited the media center and yes you can see the lanes as well as most of the track however it’s not what announcers could see from behind like before. There will be a lot of monitor viewing.
We did notice a few bumps also. Confirmed with a few others too. Won’t be an issue for slower cars I’m sure.
Really weird! I kept looking for the Tower!

[John Winslow Jr]

Glad you got to run Barry!!?

[Barry Polley]

Originally Posted by John Winslow Jr

Glad you got to run Barry!!?

John. Jeff and I tested the Top Sportsman GTO.
I’m waiting to finish stocker transmission upgrades.
It will be ready for Sonoma however I probably won’t race it.
My own personal protest and I realize it means nothing to others but I’m not happy with Sonoma Raceway.
A centrally located California race track and zero Sportsman racing.
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[John Winslow Jr]

It is a real bummer for sure, heading to Woodburn this weekend, been to Vegas and been to Boise, lots of driving to get points for sure. Would be great to have a local double, miss those days. Hope to see you guys soon, maybe local!! LOL John

[Dusterdoug1]

Originally Posted by Barry Polley

One new in Kern County but I think it?s 1/8?
Gathering info.

Mendota Raceway, in Mendota. 1/8 mile, old airport. Good news is the property is owned by the city and they seem to be giving 100% support.

Bad news, it?s best described as an outlaw track, although just recently obtained IHRA sanction. Google it; unless you?re the wannabe Street Outlaw / No Prep type, you will not be impressed.

[Barry Polley]

Originally Posted by John Winslow Jr

It is a real bummer for sure, heading to Woodburn this weekend, been to Vegas and been to Boise, lots of driving to get points for sure. Would be great to have a local double, miss those days. Hope to see you guys soon, maybe local!! LOL John

Good luck! Safe travels.
This big dog motor won?t hunt yet. Not impressed so we aren’t going.. up in points too��
Frustrating.