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Bobby DiDomenico 03-11-2010 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by W J (Post 174392)
Thinking about the rain today and the forecast at Gainesville....You know.....A promoter with the resources should build 3 indoor climate- controlled stadiums in the U.S., complete w/ 1/4mi. track, pits, spectator stands and full length safety-netted shut-down area with a huge air handling system to remove smoke and products of combustion from the whole complex, continously pumping in fresh, clean air throughout, including grandstands, pit, vendor, and food areas.... Owner could lease complex out to both NHRA, IHRA for Nat. events...One on the East coast, one in Ohio or Indiana, and one on the West coast........also, it would be a great facility to hold Nat. record attempts, rent out testing and track time, and competition License testing, in a weather-controlled venue.... wouldn't "The No Rain Nationals" be nice?? Thoughts? (No, I am NOT, having adult beverages or smoking anything today.....) :cool:WJ
If I knew how to post images, have some from the Jan 1964 indoor race at the International Amphitheater in Chicago. I didn't know they even had cameras back then...

Ken Miele 03-11-2010 04:16 PM
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Late afternoon update, the rain has stop, and the local were in now calling for only a 30% chance of a thunder storm tomorrow. Maybe we can get some racing in tomorrow.

The pits on the other hand are hit or miss, I though I was in a good spot. I can work off the back but not the side, so I am not in bad shape. Some spots look great with no standing water, but others are pretty bad, lets hope it dries up by tomorrow.

Everett, all the cars are still in their trailers, I will try to get some pictures tomorrow.

Rick Blake 03-11-2010 05:02 PM
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Just noticed on NHRA's website that "Safety Kleen" is sponsoring "FREE" containers and disposal of waste oil and other contaminants for the Pro Teams at Gainsville......has that been extended to the sportsman racers also....anyone have any info...?????

SC1317 03-11-2010 05:56 PM
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Go to the .90 forum. Yes it has been extended to the sportsman. Rich (moveman) was 1 of the 1st to get rid of oil.

Think it's under the Kurt Busch post...LOL! (seriously)

Ken Miele 03-11-2010 06:18 PM
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Just a quick update on tomorrow's schedule, click on the picture below, it says it all.

BobUnkefer 03-11-2010 07:03 PM
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How'd you like to be one of the 8 P/S guys scheduled to finish Phoenix during qualifying. Talk about an unknown track....... Should be very interesting.
Looks like all the sportsman guys are gonna get one hit and go racing....

Unk

BobOrme 03-11-2010 07:31 PM
Re: Live from the NHRA Gatornationals
 
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Originally Posted by W J (Post 174392)
Thinking about the rain today and the forecast at Gainesville....You know.....A promoter with the resources should build 3 indoor climate- controlled stadiums in the U.S., complete w/ 1/4mi. track, pits, spectator stands and full length safety-netted shut-down area with a huge air handling system to remove smoke and products of combustion from the whole complex, continously pumping in fresh, clean air throughout, including grandstands, pit, vendor, and food areas.... Owner could lease complex out to both NHRA, IHRA for Nat. events...One on the East coast, one in Ohio or Indiana, and one on the West coast........also, it would be a great facility to hold Nat. record attempts, rent out testing and track time, and competition License testing, in a weather-controlled venue.... wouldn't "The No Rain Nationals" be nice?? Thoughts? (No, I am NOT, having adult beverages or smoking anything today.....) :cool:WJ
An interesting thought, but anything that would provide both the racing venue AND pits would have to be measured in acres, not square feet. Such a facility would be cost-prohibitive to build and expect a return on the investment. I would cost billions to do.

W J 03-11-2010 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by BobOrme (Post 174469)
An interesting thought, but anything that would provide both the racing venue AND pits would have to be measured in acres, not square feet. Such a facility would be cost-prohibitive to build and expect a return on the investment. I would cost billions to do.
Bob, you're correct about the size and cost, but one name DOES come into my mind. This guy could probably buy and sell NHRA AND IHRA......Nascar Magnate----Bruton Smith. IMO, he likely has the resources it takes to undertake projects of this magnitude. The 3 U.S. built, domed indoor facilities also could be used for State/County Fairs, National Truck/Tractor pulling events, Snowmobile grass and asphalt drag racing, Kart racing, and other sports or any number of large publically attended events that cannot happen outside in rainy, snowy, or inclement weather.....Like the guy said in the movie, Field of Dreams...."Build it, and they will come...." :)WJ

Toby Lang 03-11-2010 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan Bernay (Post 174308)
Its one thing to drive 100-150 miles to a divisional race and sit in the rain.
To drive 1000 or so from the tri-state area and do the same is a real shame.
Hope it clears up you guys!

How about driving 1500 miles and not running a single round of eliminations in two weeks? :(

It might be late Sunday or even Monday, but at least these guys will get to race. :)

Good luck everybody!


-Toby

Chevellewagon 03-11-2010 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Ken Miele (Post 174452)
Just a quick update on tomorrow's schedule, click on the picture below, it says it all.

Thanks for the great pictures Ken. Even though it's raining I wish I could be there.

Phil aka Chevellewagon


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