Tracking Ian

[Billy Nees]

Ya know, I really don't feel like going to Dinwiddie and either sitting in the rain or not being able to finish the event. Are there any ideas floating around regarding possibly postponing this to another date?
I really like this track and I want to support the track and the Division but I'm not going to drive down there for nothing.

[1347]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Ya know, I really don't feel like going to Dinwiddie and either sitting in the rain or not being able to finish the event. Are there any ideas floating around regarding possibly postponing this to another date?
I really like this track and I want to support the track and the Division but I'm not going to drive down there for nothing.

They posted on the Division 1 Facebook page they would let everyone know today.. as soon as they post it, I will put it on classracer if it's not already posted.

[BKSG1198]

D1 said they were going to make a call yesterday on the event and plans but, decided to hold off till today at noon to see if the storm will move or slow down enough to attempt to race. Friday had actually started to look good but, now has gone back to 50%.

I know it falls on where to put the event now if it gets cancelled, the amount of rain projected (1-2 inches) will make it tough and probably force a rebuild of the track surface. VMP schedule is pretty packed the rest of the year with big $$ bracket races & PDRA events, it would suck to cancel VMP D1 race because we're already losing the NE next year and with new sanctioning bodies coming up, we need to keep those tracks happy in D1 but, don't think many will attend with fuel & weather forecasts looking the way they are. One other option could be to cancel all together, you know this was a bonus race for us in D1 this year, we normally only get 7 per year but, got spoiled with 8 this year. Yes, it sucks for those who missed a race because of planning to go to other but, mother nature can be a real b----- at this time of the year.

Atco also has a big .90 & Stock/SS event next weekend with points championships on the line for both series which would put Dave & I in a tough spot to reschedule as Atco is packed the rest of the year. My thought would be to see if Maple Grove wants to turn the Dutch into a D1 Regional Race or maybe a Double like at Numidia...Open Thursday / Friday and D1 Race Sat & Sun but, I'm sure Dave has all his papers and phone at his hand calling and weighing out all the options at hand. Had to throw one more obstacle at Dave before he sails off into Retirement.....lol

[Tom Goldman]

Here is your answer Billy ,
This is not the happy post you were all looking for. It’s also not the way we wanted our Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season to end. But, with the outlook of Hurricane Ian making it’s way north, there is no real positive scenario in completing the event in the fashion you all expect and deserve. With no dates available at Virginia Motorsports Park, we (the track and division office) have made the tough decision to cancel the event with no reschedule. We hope you all understand that this was not an easy decision, but we feel it’s the best decision we could make to allow everyone to stay safe during the storm.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

[James Perrone]

Why not make the Dutch Classic. A divisional.
Not an open race.
I understand the office doesn’t want to do a double race.

Why not. ?

[RNNChrisbarnes]

Vmp is cancelled with no rescheduled date.

[Pistol Pete]

Originally Posted by James Perrone

Why not make the Dutch Classic. A divisional.
Not an open race.
I understand the office doesn’t want to do a double race.

Why not. ?

James For Div 1 Director !!!

[Frank Castros]

Billy,
The latest tracking doesn't look good for us in Charleston SC.

[BKSG1198]

I am pretty sure Dave probably weighed every option out to reschedule the event or move it to another location. Every track is packed with things the rest of the year.

[ken robinson]

What's going on with NE . next year ?