Dogs at the Track

E MAN 1982 · 09-08-2013, 11:30 AM

I know this might not make me any friends, but I need to vent after my Englishtown experience. It really takes a special person to bring a dog to the track and let it bark for 3 days! Is the dog having a good time tied to the motorhome, barking its head off, while your in the staging lanes? What ever happened to a little common sense? I know that they are "part of your family", but their not part of mine. How about some consideration for the people around you? I know a lot of racers have track friendly pets, thats not an issue for me. It's the ones that shouldn't be there. People need to take a moment and think "Is this a good idea? or a convenent one". There is a sign at the gate that says NO PETS, but that must be for the spectators.(it also says no alcohol, but lets not get carried away. lol) rant over, Thanks E

Philip Saran · 09-08-2013, 12:18 PM

Should be the same as in a RV campground, you are not allowed to leave
dogs tied up outside if you are not there, they must be inside the RV.

The Hawk · 09-08-2013, 12:34 PM

I leave the track feeling the same way pitted next to a loud generator all day long too!

Tom keedle · 09-08-2013, 05:39 PM

personally, I wouldn't do it to my dog...

STK1217 · 09-08-2013, 05:40 PM

2X on the Gen, They always put it on the opposite side of where they are so they don't have to listen to it, which means it is closer to you!

Robert Swartz · 09-08-2013, 07:17 PM

My lab is skittish around vacume cleaners, lawn mowers, tractors (both lawn and farm). Pretty much anything that makes noise, let's not even consider the race cars. If I took her to the track. If she got loose, she'd be in the next county first chance she got, LOL! Now my other dog, he could care less. He'd be fine, unless there was another dog around.

When I was involved in historical reenacting, I saw the same thing. People would bring pets with them and leave them in the camps. Most were never a problem but some were nervous and scared the whole time. Too much loud noise, unfamilar strangers, sights and smells.

Agree, wouldn't do it to my dogs.

Ernie Neal · 09-08-2013, 07:40 PM

Q: Are pets allowed at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis during events?
A: Animals are not allowed except for service animals

http://www.lucasoilraceway.com/apcm/...9686&zoneid=97

I have even seen some dogs running unleashed at the U S Nationals.

Ernie Neal
SS 354

boostedf22c · 09-08-2013, 08:13 PM

Nothing a couple of beers couldn't handle.

Jim Wahl · 09-08-2013, 08:18 PM

I bring two labs to the races with me. They stay in the motor home unless they have to do their duty, then I always pick up after them. What makes me mad is dog owners who let their dogs poop in areas where someone could step in it, drive over it, or kids play in it! As far as I am concerned, it is cruel to tie an animal up to the truck, trailer, or motor home and leave them. You will never hear my dogs bark unless you come into the motor home when I am not there, then you are in deep dog poop! Tonka has become very possessive of "his" motor home!

Generators are another thing. I agree with the NHRA rules on them. there is no replacement for consideration of your neighbors. Quiet generators and exhaust stacks are the only way to go. Jim

Mark Markow · 09-08-2013, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Wahl

I bring two labs to the races with me. They stay in the motor home unless they have to do their duty, then I always pick up after them. What makes me mad is dog owners who let their dogs poop in areas where someone could step in it, drive over it, or kids play in it! As far as I am concerned, it is cruel to tie an animal up to the truck, trailer, or motor home and leave them. You will never hear my dogs bark unless you come into the motor home when I am not there, then you are in deep dog poop! Tonka has become very possessive of "his" motor home!

Generators are another thing. I agree with the NHRA rules on them. there is no replacement for consideration of your neighbors. Quiet generators and exhaust stacks are the only way to go. Jim

well said jim.. dogs aren't the problem irresponsible owners are.

09-08-2013, 11:30 AM	#1
E MAN 1982 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boyertown, Pa. Posts: 121 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dogs at the Track I know this might not make me any friends, but I need to vent after my Englishtown experience. It really takes a special person to bring a dog to the track and let it bark for 3 days! Is the dog having a good time tied to the motorhome, barking its head off, while your in the staging lanes? What ever happened to a little common sense? I know that they are "part of your family", but their not part of mine. How about some consideration for the people around you? I know a lot of racers have track friendly pets, thats not an issue for me. It's the ones that shouldn't be there. People need to take a moment and think "Is this a good idea? or a convenent one". There is a sign at the gate that says NO PETS, but that must be for the spectators.(it also says no alcohol, but lets not get carried away. lol) rant over, Thanks E

09-08-2013, 12:18 PM	#2
Philip Saran Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Parker, CO. Posts: 728 Likes: 165 Liked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Dogs at the Track Should be the same as in a RV campground, you are not allowed to leave dogs tied up outside if you are not there, they must be inside the RV. __________________ Phil Saran Parker, Colorado

09-08-2013, 12:34 PM	#3
The Hawk VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Littleton,Colorado Posts: 1,194 Likes: 0 Liked 249 Times in 109 Posts	Re: Dogs at the Track I leave the track feeling the same way pitted next to a loud generator all day long too! __________________ Lane Weber It`s Not What You Drive That Wins....It`s How You Drive It

09-08-2013, 05:39 PM	#4
Tom keedle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berthoud, Coloraduh Posts: 695 Likes: 13 Liked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Dogs at the Track personally, I wouldn't do it to my dog... __________________ without losers,winning means nothing.

09-08-2013, 05:40 PM	#5
STK1217 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 137 Likes: 47 Liked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Dogs at the Track 2X on the Gen, They always put it on the opposite side of where they are so they don't have to listen to it, which means it is closer to you!

09-08-2013, 07:17 PM	#6
Robert Swartz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nineveh, Indiana Posts: 512 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Dogs at the Track My lab is skittish around vacume cleaners, lawn mowers, tractors (both lawn and farm). Pretty much anything that makes noise, let's not even consider the race cars. If I took her to the track. If she got loose, she'd be in the next county first chance she got, LOL! Now my other dog, he could care less. He'd be fine, unless there was another dog around. When I was involved in historical reenacting, I saw the same thing. People would bring pets with them and leave them in the camps. Most were never a problem but some were nervous and scared the whole time. Too much loud noise, unfamilar strangers, sights and smells. Agree, wouldn't do it to my dogs. __________________ Robert Swartz - Swartz & Lane 66 Chevy II Pro 95 Achieva EF/SA, 78 Mustang II U/SA (work in progress) #354 stock

09-08-2013, 07:40 PM	#7
Ernie Neal Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Columbus, Indiana Posts: 529 Likes: 164 Liked 326 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Dogs at the Track Q: Are pets allowed at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis during events? A: Animals are not allowed except for service animals http://www.lucasoilraceway.com/apcm/...9686&zoneid=97 I have even seen some dogs running unleashed at the U S Nationals. Ernie Neal SS 354

09-08-2013, 08:13 PM	#8
boostedf22c Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lebanon, IN Posts: 483 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Dogs at the Track Nothing a couple of beers couldn't handle. __________________ Carey Bales 316D DD/AT www.racetactics.net

09-08-2013, 08:18 PM	#9
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Dogs at the Track I bring two labs to the races with me. They stay in the motor home unless they have to do their duty, then I always pick up after them. What makes me mad is dog owners who let their dogs poop in areas where someone could step in it, drive over it, or kids play in it! As far as I am concerned, it is cruel to tie an animal up to the truck, trailer, or motor home and leave them. You will never hear my dogs bark unless you come into the motor home when I am not there, then you are in deep dog poop! Tonka has become very possessive of "his" motor home! Generators are another thing. I agree with the NHRA rules on them. there is no replacement for consideration of your neighbors. Quiet generators and exhaust stacks are the only way to go. Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.