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MR DERBY CITY 08-28-2019 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Pearson (Post 595712)
NHRA can not control the weather. Maybe they could have done a better job of predicting the weather before hand and had back up plan. One idea would be to reach out to local racers to work as volunteers to assist with parking. Even a few of the early arrivals could help. The track had people there days and weeks before the big race to prep for it. They could have a parking map made up to give to the volunteers to show the different parking areas for each class. Most have golf carts or scooters with them. Then parking could start sooner if bad weather is predicted. I know I would volunteer to do that if I could. Most take more pit area than they need. I usually work off of the back of my trailer. Just need enough room to fit my toter and push out the slide. This is especially important when some of the pit area is not useable or very muddy
VOLUNTEERS. ??....while the fat cats on the board keep raking in the cash ?? GEEZ ...Each racer paid 380 bucks to enter this race....They sure as hell should be parked in a timely matter....

Mike Pearson 08-28-2019 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris1529 (Post 595727)
Why don't they just park around the clock as folks show up?
Yup that's why I liked racing with IHRA when they were still alive. The gate was open all night long and no stacking. Greeted you with a smile, took your fee and got you parked no matter what time it was. When we raced at Immokalee the gate was just open for you to come in and park. Get up in the morning and go to the gate in your golf cart , pay the fee and get your tech card.

It really doesn't have to be as difficult as NHRA makes it. Everyone is pre paid so there is no money exchanged at the gate.

Mike Pearson 08-28-2019 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY (Post 595741)
VOLUNTEERS. ??....while the fat cats on the board keep raking in the cash ?? GEEZ ...Each racer paid 380 bucks to enter this race....They sure as hell should be parked in a timely matter....
Racers helping racers was my real idea. With NHRA cutting back on the amount of help at the track this could be an option. The fat cats are always going to be about themselves that will never change. Out of the box thinking is what will make a difference. Anyone else have an idea instead of just complaining? I bet most of the racers there will just roll with what comes their way and enjoy the weekend.

I guess I would rather be there this weekend instead of preparing for a category 3 hurricane to hit the coast of Florida sometime on Monday morning.

Cotten 08-28-2019 04:04 PM
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[QUOTE=Bent Valve;595721]How long would it have taken if everybody just had a station wagon and a open trailer instead of a mobile condo?

Bent[/QUOTE
It would take a long time to find that many station wagons.

John Kissel 08-28-2019 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY (Post 595703)
I can’t help but think, somewhere ....someplace ...Bill Redman Floyd is relaxing and laughing his Azz off .....Have a great day Redman ....mix two days of rain and compound that with poor planning from the genius NHRA brass and you have already THREE schedule adjustments and not one car has gone down the track yet. Oh, and this is the BIGGEST race of the year....
I can't imagine Buster being especially pleased with the way his racers are being treated. John Kissel K242

X-TECH MAN 08-28-2019 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY (Post 595741)
VOLUNTEERS. ??....while the fat cats on the board keep raking in the cash ?? GEEZ ...Each racer paid 380 bucks to enter this race....They sure as hell should be parked in a timely matter....
$380 PLUS pit crew, friends, wives, older kids I'm surprised NHRA does not charge for any dogs too.

Roberte 08-28-2019 05:04 PM
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I was there in '69 + 70 and thought then that it was a poor
facility for the expected crowds. Proved to be true.
I have never been back. Go Classracers!
Bob

SSGT Mustang 08-28-2019 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN (Post 595753)
$380 PLUS pit crew, friends, wives, older kids I'm surprised NHRA dose not charge for any dogs too.
Shhhhhh! Don't give them any ideas. The next thing you know they'll make us pay for a dog license.

SSGT Mustang 08-28-2019 05:12 PM
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I have an idea to go along with the idea that someone else had about parking around the clock.

How about start parking on Sunday or even Saturday. It's Indy for heaven sake.

Even if there's a race the weekend before, they should be able to reserve space and start parking rigs.

Jeff Johnson 08-28-2019 05:26 PM
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The last time NHRA got a nickel from me was Indy 2004 they didn't care then, don't care now, and will never care again about sportsmen racers they keep adding enhancements($$$) and you all just keep going back racers won more money 15/20 years ago and had less invested then today I see that $380.00 entry going to $500.00 in a few years you want to park early that will be $300.00 more you want to have more then 2 qualifying hits $250.00 ea. You'll have to fill your rigs at their pumps when you leave the race it's only going to get worse not better You have to use their fuel in some classes(Payola) soon you'll have to use their tires,oil,shocks,engine builders etc. they have pissed off all the manufactures so no money from them. Good luck to everyone and BE SAFE!!!!
PS. Stay off my lawn.....LOL!!!


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