Pit Vehicle vs Race Car Right of Way - Page 3

Dan Fahey · 05-09-2018, 02:01 PM

Think it is time for mandatory HORNS

B/S 428 · 05-09-2018, 04:41 PM

My Comet was hit by someone last year when parked in the pits, the left front bumper still has a nice dent, it was a hit and run. Brian Seaberg

6130 · 05-09-2018, 05:15 PM

I had my share of near misses when I was drag racing in the '70s and '80s, but back then we didn't have to deal with the current number of tow cars, tow trucks, tow vans, off-road quads, off-road side-by-sides, golf carts, mopeds, go-peds, motor scooters, off-road pit motorcycles, bicycles, electric bicycles, skateboards, hover boards, roller skates, Razor-type scooters, electric-powered Razor-type scooters, inline skates, Heelys, and so on.

In my opinion, children have no business being on ANYTHING with wheels in the pits. We don't allow that in motorcycle road racing, except for racers in full safety gear, on race bikes, heading directly from their pits to the track entrance and back, at not more than the pit speed limit.

gbur · 05-09-2018, 07:55 PM

Scussbags

Jim Kaekel · 05-10-2018, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Jon Sarrett

Last year at Norwalk Divisional I had a heated exchange with a very well known TS driver after he ran his cart in front of me while I was pulling into my pit spot on Saturday after a pass. We were pitted right next to one another the entire weekend. I was willing to let it pass but he approached me in my pit spot and threatened to kick my *** if I didn't calm down. They came flying down the pit lane and I was 2/3 of the way through my turn when they zipped in front of me coming from the blind spot in my car. I didn't call them any names but I did shout an expletive INSIDE my car. The guy is a real piece of work. A couple of wally's and a fast car doesn't give you the right to act like an arsehole. I've noticed a huge lack of respect in the last few years regarding this topic. It's only going to get worse....

Sounds familiar, Jon. I had trouble many years ago, also at Norwalk with a TS racing team as well. The team owner wanted me to move from my own pit spot and when I refused, called my car a "piece of ****". I suspect the same clan.

jmcarter · 05-10-2018, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Kaekel

Sounds familiar, Jon. I had trouble many years ago, also at Norwalk with a TS racing team as well. The team owner wanted me to move from my own pit spot and when I refused, called my car a "piece of ****". I suspect the same clan.

I'm not the vindictive type but have had damaged race cars due to others being neglectful and downright rude. You should call out active racers who act like this so others can avoid pitting in the same vicinity; same goes for obnoxious generators or failure to mount generator exhaust stacks and subsequent fuming your trailer/motorhome all night long.

600ci · 05-10-2018, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Sean Marconette

This weekend on Saturday at Heartland Park there was a serious accident regarding a racer on their way to the staging lanes. A truck t-boned the race vehicle and the racers vehicle was badly damaged. It seems everyone while at the track forgets the racers should have right of way to get to and from the lanes and back to their pit space. We almost got hit from a person pulling their trailer while on the way to the staging lanes as well. Do not take for granted that someone is looking out for you and is paying attention. I know it's common sense but there seems to be a lot less of that with everyone's entitlement these days.

Be safe and have fun at the track this season!

Sean

this subject is ugly and the ONLY way it will be fixed is, Im sorry to say is
when some one is serouisly hurt and the track owner and nhra are
sued, under age kids on atv's, golf carts etc. Parents have to teach there
kids or let the12 year old kid drive a golf cart on I-75 and learn the hard way
its bad enough some racers are also guilty of poor judgement.
the fix before someone is badly hurt be tough or pay for your neglect
down the road.
$200.00 fee for atv golf cart's scooters per event div&nat event
sign a letter of responsibilty making the cart owner responsible
race tracks are private property, the event is sanctioned by nhra
you don't have to be an attorney to figure it out

05-09-2018, 02:01 PM	#21
Dan Fahey VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,128 Likes: 1,084 Liked 184 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Pit Vehicle vs Race Car Right of Way Think it is time for mandatory HORNS

05-09-2018, 04:41 PM	#22
B/S 428 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 87 Likes: 18 Liked 154 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Pit Vehicle vs Race Car Right of Way My Comet was hit by someone last year when parked in the pits, the left front bumper still has a nice dent, it was a hit and run. Brian Seaberg

05-09-2018, 05:15 PM	#23
6130 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 409 Likes: 295 Liked 117 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Pit Vehicle vs Race Car Right of Way I had my share of near misses when I was drag racing in the '70s and '80s, but back then we didn't have to deal with the current number of tow cars, tow trucks, tow vans, off-road quads, off-road side-by-sides, golf carts, mopeds, go-peds, motor scooters, off-road pit motorcycles, bicycles, electric bicycles, skateboards, hover boards, roller skates, Razor-type scooters, electric-powered Razor-type scooters, inline skates, Heelys, and so on. In my opinion, children have no business being on ANYTHING with wheels in the pits. We don't allow that in motorcycle road racing, except for racers in full safety gear, on race bikes, heading directly from their pits to the track entrance and back, at not more than the pit speed limit.

05-09-2018, 07:55 PM	#24
gbur Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Spotsylvania,Va Posts: 354 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Pit Vehicle vs Race Car Right of Way Scussbags __________________ Gary Burr IHRA MEMBER # 1958 Stk 1949