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countrypuppy4865 · 04-05-2007, 01:23 PM

Hey guys look on the brightside. If it rains we will have one giant public swimming pool (again).
ps: bring your own swim suit

Jimmy "Cooter" Hidalgo Jr.
'98 Firebird B/FIA 4865

sidney norwood · 04-05-2007, 02:53 PM

Charlie, Did you leave Trip to protect your rig?

seb · 04-05-2007, 04:17 PM

Guys:

I don't have a dog in this fight anymore but if NHRA can fine
sportsman racers for oildowns why can't sportsman
racers charge NHRA for holding their rigs captive? Is it not
their responsibility to provide everyone with a 'decent'
facility to race? What if a guy could not come back because
of job or any number of reasons? They then would have to
pay to come back and get their rigs when it became possible
to move them. Turn about is fair play I say
You know it's not the first time for this kind of problem ant this
track. They (the owners) were going to fix this problem years
ago,ha. Just like little Billy.

SEB

Larry Sullivan · 04-05-2007, 05:54 PM

Dunno about swimsuits, but bring sweaters and jackets, it's going to be a chilly one.

- Larry

Dan Fletcher · 04-05-2007, 06:37 PM

Larry,

Do you have any insight as to what the potential contingency plan is if Saturday is a washout? Would we be racing on Easter Sunday? Monday? At Belle Rose? Not at all?

Thanks

Larry Sullivan · 04-05-2007, 07:06 PM

Fletch,

Nope, I don't have a clue what the fallback is - I may go out to the track tomorrow and I could ask then, but most of those who are returning will be there by then.

- Larry

Charlie Ford · 04-05-2007, 08:36 PM

I know that rigs were being moved all day today. From the info I got, anybody there was getting moved. The bad areas are good enough to get the rigs pulled out. My suggestion is to come tomorrow, if possible, and get your stuff out. There is a free "test & tune" from 1-6. Then more after that if you want to pay the regular Fri. nite deal which is about $15, I think.

As far as a "contigency" plan, there isn't one. At this time there is no commitment to Sun. or Mon. I'm not going to hang anybody out to dry, but I've been told that they aren't rulling out those days. The latest forecast indicates "showers" Sat. mostly in the afternoon. They want to run this race if possible, so, if eliminations get started Sat., then get interupted, those days will be a consideration.

If you have doubts, come get your stuff and leave. Your entries are transferable. I know some racers are coming tomorrow, watching the latest forecasts, and deciding what to do Sat. AM.

I will be heading out there tomorrow around noon. If I can do anything, call me - 281-685-8131

Oh yea, the high Sat. is supposed to be 49 with a 10-15 mph semi head wind !!

Dan Fletcher · 04-06-2007, 10:49 AM

Saturday's forecast has progressed from iffy to down right horrible. I hope everyone enjoys making time runs in the beautiful weather today...after all, it's a free test and tune...

Dan Fletcher · 04-06-2007, 11:10 AM

you gotta be friggin' kidding me...

http://www.nhradiv4.com/apcm/templat...9546&zoneid=19

Larry Sullivan · 04-06-2007, 01:00 PM

Dave Kommel got off his plane and checked into his hotel - then read NHRA.com and got lucky, was able to get a return flight to L.A. this afternoon.

Sorry, guys and gals, I'll be staying home this weekend after all.

- Larry

04-05-2007, 01:23 PM	#11
countrypuppy4865 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Donaldsonville, LA Posts: 966 Likes: 8 Liked 183 Times in 62 Posts	Hey guys look on the brightside. If it rains we will have one giant public swimming pool (again). ps: bring your own swim suit Jimmy "Cooter" Hidalgo Jr. '98 Firebird B/FIA 4865 __________________ Jimmy "Cooter" Hidalgo, Jr. 4865 E/SA '04 GTO 4865 SS/GA '99 Firebird

04-05-2007, 02:53 PM	#12
sidney norwood Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 18 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Charlie, Did you leave Trip to protect your rig? __________________ 80Corvette

04-05-2007, 06:37 PM	#15
Dan Fletcher Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Churchville, NY Posts: 483 Likes: 108 Liked 963 Times in 61 Posts	Larry, Do you have any insight as to what the potential contingency plan is if Saturday is a washout? Would we be racing on Easter Sunday? Monday? At Belle Rose? Not at all? Thanks __________________ Dan Fletcher 1781 STK, SS, COMP, SG, SC DAN FLETCHER TRAILER SALES

04-05-2007, 08:36 PM	#17
Charlie Ford Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 169 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I know that rigs were being moved all day today. From the info I got, anybody there was getting moved. The bad areas are good enough to get the rigs pulled out. My suggestion is to come tomorrow, if possible, and get your stuff out. There is a free "test & tune" from 1-6. Then more after that if you want to pay the regular Fri. nite deal which is about $15, I think. As far as a "contigency" plan, there isn't one. At this time there is no commitment to Sun. or Mon. I'm not going to hang anybody out to dry, but I've been told that they aren't rulling out those days. The latest forecast indicates "showers" Sat. mostly in the afternoon. They want to run this race if possible, so, if eliminations get started Sat., then get interupted, those days will be a consideration. If you have doubts, come get your stuff and leave. Your entries are transferable. I know some racers are coming tomorrow, watching the latest forecasts, and deciding what to do Sat. AM. I will be heading out there tomorrow around noon. If I can do anything, call me - 281-685-8131 Oh yea, the high Sat. is supposed to be 49 with a 10-15 mph semi head wind !! __________________ Charlie Ford 4729 STK

04-06-2007, 10:49 AM	#18
Dan Fletcher Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Churchville, NY Posts: 483 Likes: 108 Liked 963 Times in 61 Posts	Saturday's forecast has progressed from iffy to down right horrible. I hope everyone enjoys making time runs in the beautiful weather today...after all, it's a free test and tune... __________________ Dan Fletcher 1781 STK, SS, COMP, SG, SC DAN FLETCHER TRAILER SALES

04-05-2007, 04:17 PM	#13
seb Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Arkadelphia,Ar Posts: 32 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Guys: I don't have a dog in this fight anymore but if NHRA can fine sportsman racers for oildowns why can't sportsman racers charge NHRA for holding their rigs captive? Is it not their responsibility to provide everyone with a 'decent' facility to race? What if a guy could not come back because of job or any number of reasons? They then would have to pay to come back and get their rigs when it became possible to move them. Turn about is fair play I say You know it's not the first time for this kind of problem ant this track. They (the owners) were going to fix this problem years ago,ha. Just like little Billy. SEB

04-05-2007, 05:54 PM	#14
Larry Sullivan Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 340 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Dunno about swimsuits, but bring sweaters and jackets, it's going to be a chilly one. - Larry

04-05-2007, 07:06 PM	#16
Larry Sullivan Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 340 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Fletch, Nope, I don't have a clue what the fallback is - I may go out to the track tomorrow and I could ask then, but most of those who are returning will be there by then. - Larry

04-06-2007, 11:10 AM	#19
Dan Fletcher Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Churchville, NY Posts: 483 Likes: 108 Liked 963 Times in 61 Posts	you gotta be friggin' kidding me... http://www.nhradiv4.com/apcm/templat...9546&zoneid=19 __________________ Dan Fletcher 1781 STK, SS, COMP, SG, SC DAN FLETCHER TRAILER SALES

04-06-2007, 01:00 PM	#20
Larry Sullivan Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 340 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Dave Kommel got off his plane and checked into his hotel - then read NHRA.com and got lucky, was able to get a return flight to L.A. this afternoon. Sorry, guys and gals, I'll be staying home this weekend after all. - Larry