Indy points race

Greg Hill · 05-01-2013, 08:04 AM

The weather is not looking good for the finish of the Indy points race. 50% chance of rain on Saturday and 40% on Sunday. We should of finished on Monday. It was a nice day and everyone was already there. I heard Jay wanted to finish but got talked out of it. This time of year with rain always a possibility you need to take advantage of a good forecast.

denbreeden · 05-01-2013, 08:22 AM

I agree Greg, we were already there and set up, let's race! Monday was nice and sunny, 70 degrees. I guess we will have to take our chances again this weekend, see you there.

Dennis Breeden

442OLDS · 05-01-2013, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg Hill

The weather is not looking good for the finish of the Indy points race. 50% chance of rain on Saturday and 40% on Sunday.

40% must be from the Weather Channel

Accuweather says 85%

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/cle.../2109575?day=5

Michael Beard · 05-01-2013, 09:07 AM

Weekend weather outlook was great at this time last week. Maybe they'll get it backwards again.

Even Saturday morning they missed the rain arrival time by more than six hours. It is what it is. That being said, I'd rather see them use whatever time we have on Saturday to get through whatever we can. 450+ cars is still a lot to get through in one day with any downtime.

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Accuweather says 85%

Wow. They're usually the optimistic ones!

SS3718 · 05-01-2013, 10:04 AM

Greg,
What about us folks that have to work? Unfortunately, we can't control Mother Nature but rescheduling for a weekend is much better for the ones that have to work!

Nick Morris

Greg Hill · 05-01-2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SS3718

Greg,
What about us folks that have to work? Unfortunately, we can't control Mother Nature but rescheduling for a weekend is much better for the ones that have to work!

Nick Morris

But Nick, most of us are old retired guys. I heard that Jay said we would get done this time no matter how long we had to stay. Tuesday looks like the first good day. All I'm saying is that this time of year at Indy you need to take advantage of a good forecast. You should be working now instead of being on class racer .lol

Aaron Allison · 05-01-2013, 10:55 AM

I agree with Michael 100%. If it is not raining on Saturday we need to get as many rounds in as possible. I think getting 450 cars finished on Sunday alone even in good weather will be a challenge. Any chance they will change the schedule with the weather forecast?

Greg I understand that many are retired, but most our not. Would your son have missed class to run monday? NHRA needs to think about the future of thier sport. The ones that are working hard to make extra money to do this. Moving it to the next weekend was the right move. Cant always controll the weather.

Monte Howard · 05-01-2013, 02:24 PM

Looking at this weekends weather makes me glad I drove the finish line like a rookie.

p.s nice move up the ladder last run Greg. You almost got were you wanted.lol

pontiacchuck · 05-01-2013, 02:26 PM

why do they have indy in may when weather is iffy why not in june with better wheather may could have rain snown and hail and cold and have down south races in may just asking

denbreeden · 05-01-2013, 03:53 PM

I wonder how many racers drove from 2 states away and now have to make the long and expensive drive again? I'm lucky and only live 2 hours away, I'm sure some have 6 to 8 hours or more to drive. I guess it's all part of racing!

Hoping for sunshine this weekend!!

Dennis Breeden

05-01-2013, 08:04 AM	#1
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 65 Liked 270 Times in 68 Posts	Indy points race The weather is not looking good for the finish of the Indy points race. 50% chance of rain on Saturday and 40% on Sunday. We should of finished on Monday. It was a nice day and everyone was already there. I heard Jay wanted to finish but got talked out of it. This time of year with rain always a possibility you need to take advantage of a good forecast. __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK

05-01-2013, 08:22 AM	#2
denbreeden Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Plainville, IN Posts: 521 Likes: 161 Liked 86 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Indy points race I agree Greg, we were already there and set up, let's race! Monday was nice and sunny, 70 degrees. I guess we will have to take our chances again this weekend, see you there. Dennis Breeden

05-01-2013, 10:04 AM	#5
SS3718 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 128 Likes: 5 Liked 28 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Indy points race Greg, What about us folks that have to work? Unfortunately, we can't control Mother Nature but rescheduling for a weekend is much better for the ones that have to work! Nick Morris

05-01-2013, 10:55 AM	#7
Aaron Allison Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: East Palestine, OH Posts: 218 Likes: 4 Liked 145 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Indy points race I agree with Michael 100%. If it is not raining on Saturday we need to get as many rounds in as possible. I think getting 450 cars finished on Sunday alone even in good weather will be a challenge. Any chance they will change the schedule with the weather forecast? Greg I understand that many are retired, but most our not. Would your son have missed class to run monday? NHRA needs to think about the future of thier sport. The ones that are working hard to make extra money to do this. Moving it to the next weekend was the right move. Cant always controll the weather. __________________ Aaron Allison 395 STK, 395 SS, 3395 SC

05-01-2013, 02:24 PM	#8
Monte Howard Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Potomac,IL Posts: 272 Likes: 1 Liked 52 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Indy points race Looking at this weekends weather makes me glad I drove the finish line like a rookie. p.s nice move up the ladder last run Greg. You almost got were you wanted.lol __________________ Monte Howard 3209 STK, 3208 SS

05-01-2013, 02:26 PM	#9
pontiacchuck Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 77 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Indy points race why do they have indy in may when weather is iffy why not in june with better wheather may could have rain snown and hail and cold and have down south races in may just asking

05-01-2013, 03:53 PM	#10
denbreeden Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Plainville, IN Posts: 521 Likes: 161 Liked 86 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Indy points race I wonder how many racers drove from 2 states away and now have to make the long and expensive drive again? I'm lucky and only live 2 hours away, I'm sure some have 6 to 8 hours or more to drive. I guess it's all part of racing! Hoping for sunshine this weekend!! Dennis Breeden