[Dave Ficacci]

I want to comment on the issue of "hanging back" in the pits instead of coming right up when your class is called.

Most events in D1 and most National Events there are generally 100+ stockers and 80+ Super Stockers. By the time the first call goes out to come up the lanes, to the time the first pair goes down the track, it is usually 10 - 20 minutes if the race is running without a hitch..which is usually never! A full field of stock takes an hour and 15 min to an hour 30. You are almost talking about a 2 hour window!! I'm sure most of you knew that already though..

It is obvious there are some that will always be the first ones out, some come up in the middle and some will bring up the rear. Attend a few races and you should be able to figure out which drivers falls into which group. If you have to race someone who likes to hang back, plan accordingly! I'm sure most of you knew that already too..

Why should the racers who hang back be penalized because they would rather NOT sit in the lanes for an extra hour + ? A ton of things can change in that hour that will effect your on track performance. Air conditions, Track conditions lighting...etc. Sometimes you cannot make the adjustments you need to make because you are already in the lanes... again. I'm sure you guys knew that already too.

The guys in the back of the lanes don't hang back to anger their competitor or to try throw them off their game... They are in the back trying to give themselves the best shot at being prepared for the task at hand....but, I guess u knew that too...

Instead of worrying about who is bringing up the rear of the staging lanes..try working on the problem that is between your steering wheel and your seat!