Conditions at Maple Grove?

KEVIN T · 10-04-2010, 08:16 PM

Just wondering, how are the conditions at the Grove. With all the rain, is the field a mess? and will the water table drop enough to prevent any seepage.

Kevin Tiedemann
S/ST 145T

Bryan Gillespie · 10-04-2010, 08:25 PM

should be good , they resurfaced with concrete and temps. in the mid to upper 70"s.
should be flyin !

SSTHottie1236 · 10-05-2010, 08:26 AM

If it's anything like how NHRA prepped E-Town, you better plan on tire spin and being loose at top end. Don't matter how well Maple Grove's track has been all year (Pinks All Out was actually the BEST traction I've been on all year), NHRA comes in and tends the mess a track up for the rest of the year. Note Maple Grove end of 2006.

Kelli

nshivgator · 10-05-2010, 01:44 PM

It's going to be a wild ride for the BIG HP cars! A lot of rain has fallen as of late! Maybe Friday we will get down the track with little problems! Also forget about running after the sun goes down.

Bryan Gillespie · 10-05-2010, 02:34 PM

I'v ran bracket races with dew dripping off the quaters @ night, the trick is to keep the cars running. ( no down time @ all )

Charlie Yannetti · 10-05-2010, 04:10 PM

I'm pretty sure that the track will be good.. I can't remember going down that track and finding the race surface to be anything but.. NOW, the shut down area is a different story.. between moisture and leaves, could be another fun time..

The BIG problem is going to be Sportsman parking.. if the water table is high, which it probably is from all the rain, be prepared to be stuck in the mud somewhere on the grounds..

1855sc · 10-05-2010, 04:47 PM

UPDATED SCHEDULE:

http://www.maplegroveraceway.com/blog/

1855sc · 10-05-2010, 05:42 PM

From the D1 site:

Thursday’s Toyo Tires NHRA Nationals Sportsman rounds canceled

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10/5/2010

Due to persistent showers that started Monday and lasted through Tuesday, there will be no Sportsman parking on Wednesday, Oct. 6, for the Toyo Tires NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway due to wet grounds. Parking for categories from Top Alcohol Dragster through Super Street will begin at 7:00 a.m. Thursday.

As a result, Thursday’s Sportsman racing action has been canceled. Time trials/qualifying will begin Friday with Super Street, Super Gas, Super Comp, Stock, and Super Stock receiving one run prior to eliminations; Comp, Top Alcohol Funny Car, and Top Alcohol Dragster will receive two qualifying sessions. The Professional qualifying schedule remains unchanged.

Cisco Kid · 10-06-2010, 09:06 AM

the website says eliminations at 8:45 on fri?? not tech on fri? and no time trials??
nhra website says tech and time trial friday then eliminations
if someone knows what the heck is truely going on llet me know!! was planning on staying home for 1 extra day since they cancelled everything on thursday

JimmyStack149K · 10-06-2010, 09:59 AM

From what i understand everything is pushed back one day. We were supposed to park and get tech today (Wednesday) but instead it will be tomorrow ( no cars will be run tomorrow) only parking and tech. As far as Friday is concerned we will get one time shot in the mourning and 1st rnd some time after that. Hope that helps. Just saw this on drag race central.

http://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCSt...16752#indextop

10-04-2010, 08:16 PM	#1
KEVIN T Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bradenton Fl Posts: 83 Likes: 5 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Conditions at Maple Grove? Just wondering, how are the conditions at the Grove. With all the rain, is the field a mess? and will the water table drop enough to prevent any seepage. Kevin Tiedemann S/ST 145T

10-04-2010, 08:25 PM	#2
Bryan Gillespie Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 456 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Conditions at Maple Grove? should be good , they resurfaced with concrete and temps. in the mid to upper 70"s. should be flyin !

10-05-2010, 08:26 AM	#3
SSTHottie1236 Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bath, PA Posts: 136 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Conditions at Maple Grove? If it's anything like how NHRA prepped E-Town, you better plan on tire spin and being loose at top end. Don't matter how well Maple Grove's track has been all year (Pinks All Out was actually the BEST traction I've been on all year), NHRA comes in and tends the mess a track up for the rest of the year. Note Maple Grove end of 2006. Kelli __________________ Kelli 1236 S/ST 1836 S/G

10-05-2010, 01:44 PM	#4
nshivgator Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 34 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Conditions at Maple Grove? It's going to be a wild ride for the BIG HP cars! A lot of rain has fallen as of late! Maybe Friday we will get down the track with little problems! Also forget about running after the sun goes down.

10-05-2010, 02:34 PM	#5
Bryan Gillespie Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 456 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Conditions at Maple Grove? I'v ran bracket races with dew dripping off the quaters @ night, the trick is to keep the cars running. ( no down time @ all )

10-05-2010, 04:10 PM	#6
Charlie Yannetti Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alpine, NJ Posts: 557 Likes: 178 Liked 179 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Conditions at Maple Grove? I'm pretty sure that the track will be good.. I can't remember going down that track and finding the race surface to be anything but.. NOW, the shut down area is a different story.. between moisture and leaves, could be another fun time.. The BIG problem is going to be Sportsman parking.. if the water table is high, which it probably is from all the rain, be prepared to be stuck in the mud somewhere on the grounds..

10-05-2010, 04:47 PM	#7
1855sc Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 214 Likes: 16 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Conditions at Maple Grove? UPDATED SCHEDULE: http://www.maplegroveraceway.com/blog/

10-05-2010, 05:42 PM	#8
1855sc Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 214 Likes: 16 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Conditions at Maple Grove? From the D1 site: Thursday’s Toyo Tires NHRA Nationals Sportsman rounds canceled -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10/5/2010 Due to persistent showers that started Monday and lasted through Tuesday, there will be no Sportsman parking on Wednesday, Oct. 6, for the Toyo Tires NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway due to wet grounds. Parking for categories from Top Alcohol Dragster through Super Street will begin at 7:00 a.m. Thursday. As a result, Thursday’s Sportsman racing action has been canceled. Time trials/qualifying will begin Friday with Super Street, Super Gas, Super Comp, Stock, and Super Stock receiving one run prior to eliminations; Comp, Top Alcohol Funny Car, and Top Alcohol Dragster will receive two qualifying sessions. The Professional qualifying schedule remains unchanged.

10-06-2010, 09:06 AM	#9
Cisco Kid Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Shadyside Ohio Posts: 51 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Conditions at Maple Grove? the website says eliminations at 8:45 on fri?? not tech on fri? and no time trials?? nhra website says tech and time trial friday then eliminations if someone knows what the heck is truely going on llet me know!! was planning on staying home for 1 extra day since they cancelled everything on thursday Last edited by Cisco Kid; 10-06-2010 at 09:10 AM. Reason: wrong days!

10-06-2010, 09:59 AM	#10
JimmyStack149K Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 34 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Conditions at Maple Grove? From what i understand everything is pushed back one day. We were supposed to park and get tech today (Wednesday) but instead it will be tomorrow ( no cars will be run tomorrow) only parking and tech. As far as Friday is concerned we will get one time shot in the mourning and 1st rnd some time after that. Hope that helps. Just saw this on drag race central. http://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCSt...16752#indextop Last edited by JimmyStack149K; 10-06-2010 at 10:02 AM.