Pittsburgh Raceway Park

Roger K Fain · 04-25-2011, 09:08 PM

Just finished reading the IHRA segment of Drag Central regarding subject facility upgrades in anticipation of the upcoming Nitro Jam May 20-21. Touted were the improvements to the racing surface, area behind the starting line, new lighting, etc. in order to enhance the fan experience and excitement created by the nostalgia railcars, Top Sportsmen, The Gravedigger, and various other headliners, i.e. junior dragsters, and local bracket racers. Whee!

THE LEGEND · 04-25-2011, 09:46 PM

Roger,
We will be able to enjoy those same upgrades when we go there in August for the TOC race. It's not like they will change it back because the Low life Classy racers show up.
Chip

thomas sheehan · 04-25-2011, 09:46 PM

No top sportsman either......
Don't get me wrong- I like running IHRA... I also like running pittsburgh....
BUT.... this puts a bad taste in my mouth.
I've heard many people on here bitch that nhra was (or is) going to cut the sportsman out of their program (and run pro's only).... I would have never guessed IHRA would have done it first. (It's not the size of the pits either.... they have plenty of space on both sides of the track- just as much room as their other stops on their tour).
I guess it hits home because it's so close to home for me.... It still stinks.

THE LEGEND · 04-25-2011, 10:56 PM

Tom,
I feel your pain. How many National events did Rockingham have over the years?
Chip

Mike Carr · 04-25-2011, 11:50 PM

There will be two S/SS races at Pittsburgh this year...and they'll even be 1/4 mile.

Chris1529 · 04-26-2011, 06:51 AM

I agree with Tom about the size of the pits, and this would be the closest race for me too. They have plenty of room. They can park spectators at the motorcross track area if they have to.

I also feel that the only way to get a big crowd is to have all the local bracket racers so more of their friends and other locals will come. Maybe PRP management feels that there isn't enough time to run everyone, and maybe building a bigger local fan base will be better for the sport in the entire region in the long run.

THE LEGEND · 04-26-2011, 08:18 AM

Maybe with the support the class racers have shown IHRA did'nt want to take another hit.
HHHHMMMM

Ed Wright · 04-26-2011, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE LEGEND

Maybe with the support the class racers have shown IHRA did'nt want to take another hit.
HHHHMMMM

Couldn't blame them.

Bryan Worner · 04-26-2011, 12:29 PM

How about they enhance the racers experience and install some modern SCALES!!!!!

Chris Kilraine · 04-26-2011, 12:51 PM

or lengthen the shut down

04-25-2011, 09:08 PM	#1
Roger K Fain Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Clarksburg, WV Posts: 146 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pittsburgh Raceway Park Just finished reading the IHRA segment of Drag Central regarding subject facility upgrades in anticipation of the upcoming Nitro Jam May 20-21. Touted were the improvements to the racing surface, area behind the starting line, new lighting, etc. in order to enhance the fan experience and excitement created by the nostalgia railcars, Top Sportsmen, The Gravedigger, and various other headliners, i.e. junior dragsters, and local bracket racers. Whee!

04-25-2011, 09:46 PM	#2
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Pittsburgh Raceway Park Roger, We will be able to enjoy those same upgrades when we go there in August for the TOC race. It's not like they will change it back because the Low life Classy racers show up. Chip

04-25-2011, 09:46 PM	#3
thomas sheehan Photographer Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,717 Likes: 24 Liked 75 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Pittsburgh Raceway Park No top sportsman either...... Don't get me wrong- I like running IHRA... I also like running pittsburgh.... BUT.... this puts a bad taste in my mouth. I've heard many people on here bitch that nhra was (or is) going to cut the sportsman out of their program (and run pro's only).... I would have never guessed IHRA would have done it first. (It's not the size of the pits either.... they have plenty of space on both sides of the track- just as much room as their other stops on their tour). I guess it hits home because it's so close to home for me.... It still stinks. __________________ Tom Sheehan SS GT/NA 1046

04-25-2011, 10:56 PM	#4
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Pittsburgh Raceway Park Tom, I feel your pain. How many National events did Rockingham have over the years? Chip

04-25-2011, 11:50 PM	#5
Mike Carr VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Enon Valley PA Posts: 1,650 Likes: 234 Liked 83 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Pittsburgh Raceway Park There will be two S/SS races at Pittsburgh this year...and they'll even be 1/4 mile. __________________ Mike Carr, Tri-State S/SS Association President Looking for 2015 S/SS Race Sponsors Contact me if interested buffdaddy_1302@hotmail.com (724) 510-5912

04-26-2011, 06:51 AM	#6
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Pittsburgh Raceway Park I agree with Tom about the size of the pits, and this would be the closest race for me too. They have plenty of room. They can park spectators at the motorcross track area if they have to. I also feel that the only way to get a big crowd is to have all the local bracket racers so more of their friends and other locals will come. Maybe PRP management feels that there isn't enough time to run everyone, and maybe building a bigger local fan base will be better for the sport in the entire region in the long run. __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

04-26-2011, 08:18 AM	#7
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Pittsburgh Raceway Park Maybe with the support the class racers have shown IHRA did'nt want to take another hit. HHHHMMMM

04-26-2011, 12:29 PM	#9
Bryan Worner Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Duncannon, PA Posts: 819 Likes: 131 Liked 478 Times in 80 Posts	Re: Pittsburgh Raceway Park How about they enhance the racers experience and install some modern SCALES!!!!!

04-26-2011, 12:51 PM	#10
Chris Kilraine Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Loretto, PA Posts: 97 Likes: 5 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Pittsburgh Raceway Park or lengthen the shut down