New rules for Maple Grove Raceway competitors

Sam Murray · 09-28-2009, 05:58 PM

New rules for Maple Grove Raceway competitors posted today.
September 28th, 2009

Maple Grove Raceway vice president/general manager Lex Dudas announced Saturday that the following rules for competitors at all events will go into effect immediately:

1. Pit vehicles – including golf carts, motor scooters and ATVs – are not permitted to be operated one hour after the end of track activities.

2. Unlicensed vehicles are not permitted to cross public roads per local police. Patrons who wish to visit the Finish Line Pub or the campgrounds, must park their vehicles inside Gate 4 and proceed on foot.

3. Fireworks are not permitted on Maple Grove Raceway property at any time.

4. If there is nothing scheduled the day after an event, all vehicles must exit the property 90 minutes after the conclusion of the day’s activities.

5. Checks must be picked up within 30 minutes of the final round of each class final. NO CHECKS WILL BE MAILED.
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Doug Blackley · 09-28-2009, 06:12 PM

So what happened at the Bracket Finals this weekend?

Ed Fernandez · 09-28-2009, 09:32 PM

This is an April Fools joke right?

Jim Wahl · 09-28-2009, 10:15 PM

Doesn't sound like the Lex Dudas I know. Sounds like somebody had "too much fun". Jim

Jeff Jewell · 09-28-2009, 10:37 PM

Hello...

Wednesday evening at the Bracket Finals last week, someone fell off a golf cart and sustained a severe head injury. He had to be airlifted out of the track. This person is still in the hospital the last I heard.

Thursday AM, all racers were informed that no pit vehicles were to be used after 9 PM and that only one rider was going to be allowed per seat. I know the 9 PM rule was enforced. The one rider per seat wasn't being enforced much from what I saw.

I was told over the weekend that more injuries occur from pit vehicle accidents than anything else at NHRA events. This doesn't really suprise me.... If everyone doesn't start being a little more cautious on their pit vehicles, we might all be walking in the future.

As for the fireworks, someone was firing them off Wednesday evening at the track...

Jeff Jewell

Ed Fernandez · 09-28-2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Jewell

Hello...

Wednesday evening at the Bracket Finals last week, someone fell off a golf cart and sustained a severe head injury. He had to be airlifted out of the track. This person is still in the hospital the last I heard.

Thursday AM, all racers were informed that no pit vehicles were to be used after 9 PM and that only one rider was going to be allowed per seat. I know the 9 PM rule was enforced. The one rider per seat wasn't being enforced much from what I saw.

I was told over the weekend that more injuries occur from pit vehicle accidents than anything else at NHRA events. This doesn't really suprise me.... If everyone doesn't start being a little more cautious on their pit vehicles, we might all be walking in the future.

As for the fireworks, someone was firing them off Wednesday evening at the track...

Jeff Jewell

Hi Jeff how have you been?
The problems stem from a few noodles who probably had a few too many or are just plain clueless.Allthey have to do is use the track security to monitor what's going on after the racing ends.In NJcops can issue a DWI,even on private property to riders of any wheeled vehicle,even bicycles.Saw it happen at the Englishtown swap meet 2 years ago.The numbskull really deserved it too.
In the end it's our own shooting us in the foot.

Chris1529 · 09-29-2009, 04:44 AM

In West Virginia, we have a bad wrap for atv deaths as we usually lead the nation in that rate. All people talk about is how many people are killed riding on some of our back roads with no safety gear. they don't want to talk about how many are legally drunk, or jacked up on meth or other illegal drugs. It just ruins it for the rest of us.

Sounds like Maple Grove's rules are a little extreme to me though.

Dan Fletcher · 09-29-2009, 06:54 AM

Rules 1-4....OK....but tell me exactly why one is to forfiet the money that they've earned if they forget to pick it up. Deduct a $1 (if you're that friggin' cheap) to cover the stamp and administrative cost.

That's funny...at an NHRA race we can't get our money and at Maple Grove you have to get your money...

Please someone, tell me what to do and how to do it...I need more rules...

Greg Hill · 09-29-2009, 07:37 AM

Just more reasons not to go. If these people can't understand that we can do other things, if we are not treated fairly, they need to understand it. The poor economy is not the only reason there are fewer and fewer racers going to national events. The 9 P.M. curfew for pit vehicles is a joke. Just because some idiot fell off his scooter, why punish everyone. If NHRA and track operators don't understand that they are losing customers at a much faster rate than they are gaining them, they are idiots.

As a business why would you not go out of your way to accomodate your customers instead of alienating them? Can any of you imagine Bill Bader or Pat Joffroin, or Dallas Jones doing these idiotic things?

SC1317 · 09-29-2009, 10:17 AM

If this is all in response to the problems from the bracket finals, look what we're talking about. 50-75% of the racers that attend the brackets don't travel. This is probably the only time they leave their home track! They all want to party and things get crazy. Most of us that travel (most) know how far we can take it...and are professional lushes, why should we all be punished for the stupidity that happens every year at the bracket finals?

09-28-2009, 05:58 PM	#1
Sam Murray Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cummaquid, Mass Posts: 443 Likes: 394 Liked 57 Times in 28 Posts	New rules for Maple Grove Raceway competitors New rules for Maple Grove Raceway competitors posted today. September 28th, 2009 Maple Grove Raceway vice president/general manager Lex Dudas announced Saturday that the following rules for competitors at all events will go into effect immediately: 1. Pit vehicles – including golf carts, motor scooters and ATVs – are not permitted to be operated one hour after the end of track activities. 2. Unlicensed vehicles are not permitted to cross public roads per local police. Patrons who wish to visit the Finish Line Pub or the campgrounds, must park their vehicles inside Gate 4 and proceed on foot. 3. Fireworks are not permitted on Maple Grove Raceway property at any time. 4. If there is nothing scheduled the day after an event, all vehicles must exit the property 90 minutes after the conclusion of the day’s activities. 5. Checks must be picked up within 30 minutes of the final round of each class final. NO CHECKS WILL BE MAILED. Share and Enjoy: __________________ Sam Murray 1616 STK

09-28-2009, 06:12 PM	#2
Doug Blackley Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hanover, MA Posts: 430 Likes: 3 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: New rules for Maple Grove Raceway competitors So what happened at the Bracket Finals this weekend? __________________ Doug Blackley 1697 STK

09-28-2009, 09:32 PM	#3
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: New rules for Maple Grove Raceway competitors This is an April Fools joke right? __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

09-28-2009, 10:15 PM	#4
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,842 Likes: 631 Liked 674 Times in 122 Posts	Re: New rules for Maple Grove Raceway competitors Doesn't sound like the Lex Dudas I know. Sounds like somebody had "too much fun". Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 D2 National Open Stock Champion 1981 D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

09-28-2009, 10:37 PM	#5
Jeff Jewell Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bangor, PA Posts: 182 Likes: 41 Liked 172 Times in 36 Posts	Re: New rules for Maple Grove Raceway competitors Hello... Wednesday evening at the Bracket Finals last week, someone fell off a golf cart and sustained a severe head injury. He had to be airlifted out of the track. This person is still in the hospital the last I heard. Thursday AM, all racers were informed that no pit vehicles were to be used after 9 PM and that only one rider was going to be allowed per seat. I know the 9 PM rule was enforced. The one rider per seat wasn't being enforced much from what I saw. I was told over the weekend that more injuries occur from pit vehicle accidents than anything else at NHRA events. This doesn't really suprise me.... If everyone doesn't start being a little more cautious on their pit vehicles, we might all be walking in the future. As for the fireworks, someone was firing them off Wednesday evening at the track... Jeff Jewell

09-29-2009, 04:44 AM	#7
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,367 Likes: 6 Liked 57 Times in 27 Posts	Re: New rules for Maple Grove Raceway competitors In West Virginia, we have a bad wrap for atv deaths as we usually lead the nation in that rate. All people talk about is how many people are killed riding on some of our back roads with no safety gear. they don't want to talk about how many are legally drunk, or jacked up on meth or other illegal drugs. It just ruins it for the rest of us. Sounds like Maple Grove's rules are a little extreme to me though. __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

09-29-2009, 06:54 AM	#8
Dan Fletcher Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Churchville, NY Posts: 485 Likes: 110 Liked 965 Times in 63 Posts	Re: New rules for Maple Grove Raceway competitors Rules 1-4....OK....but tell me exactly why one is to forfiet the money that they've earned if they forget to pick it up. Deduct a $1 (if you're that friggin' cheap) to cover the stamp and administrative cost. That's funny...at an NHRA race we can't get our money and at Maple Grove you have to get your money... Please someone, tell me what to do and how to do it...I need more rules... __________________ Dan Fletcher 1781 STK, SS, COMP, SG, SC DAN FLETCHER TRAILER SALES

09-29-2009, 07:37 AM	#9
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,994 Likes: 63 Liked 270 Times in 68 Posts	Re: New rules for Maple Grove Raceway competitors Just more reasons not to go. If these people can't understand that we can do other things, if we are not treated fairly, they need to understand it. The poor economy is not the only reason there are fewer and fewer racers going to national events. The 9 P.M. curfew for pit vehicles is a joke. Just because some idiot fell off his scooter, why punish everyone. If NHRA and track operators don't understand that they are losing customers at a much faster rate than they are gaining them, they are idiots. As a business why would you not go out of your way to accomodate your customers instead of alienating them? Can any of you imagine Bill Bader or Pat Joffroin, or Dallas Jones doing these idiotic things? __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK

09-29-2009, 10:17 AM	#10
SC1317 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NY Snowbelt Posts: 113 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New rules for Maple Grove Raceway competitors If this is all in response to the problems from the bracket finals, look what we're talking about. 50-75% of the racers that attend the brackets don't travel. This is probably the only time they leave their home track! They all want to party and things get crazy. Most of us that travel (most) know how far we can take it...and are professional lushes, why should we all be punished for the stupidity that happens every year at the bracket finals? __________________ Michele Corigliano