NHRA, Atco and my thoughts

Ken Miele · 10-07-2010, 11:46 PM

I know some members will not be happy with my thoughts on NHRA and the Atco D1 race. It is so tiring to here the same old bitching and crying and griping. I understand the frustration that some people have, but the constant bashing of NHRA is getting old.

I think Bob Lang and Joe Sway did an outstanding job with what they had to work with. Some of things said on this forum are so out of line. Unless you walk in someone shoes, how could you possible know what the right decisions are. There have been many suggestions on what the right calls for the Atco race should have been along with the reschedule. Some have to work, some have other racing events to attend. We all know we are at the mercy of the weather. This is nothing new to most racers, why do the racers that are so unhappy with how they are treated by NHRA continually return. D1 made the decision to reschedule next week, now we all have to live with it, right or wrong.

You all could give suggestions on what the right thing to do is, but with all do respect those suggestions are self serving for your own needs. If you think I am out of line with my opinion, your only kidding yourself. Some times we as racer need to look at the big picture and not just are own needs. You guys that are upset with NHRA can think I am just an *** kisser, but it does not matter to me. I am happy I have a place to race, I feel blessed that I can race. Sure I get upset with NHRA at times, but I know here in D1 they are doing the best they can. I have nothing but praise for guys like Dave Ley, Ryck Campbell and all the rest of the D1 officials.

Did anyone take the time to thank D1 for going around to everyone's trailer and teching us in at atco? I guess its easier to slam them on here than to just say thanks when they go out of there way.

I don't apologize for supporting and racing NHRA, its not perfect but it is were on want to race. I have tons of respect for our D1 guys, they're paid minimum wage, and we all know its a thankless job. I am here to make sure they know I am one racer that is more than grateful for the work they do..

The next time you want to bitch and whine about how your were treated, think of the guys in D1 that do this for the love of the sport and the time they put in. They are here before we get ready to race and are still working after we are done. They want us to have a safe place to race and believe it or not that want us to have fun. We should all learn to except what we can't change. This after all is racing, were not forced to do this. We do it for the fun and there are way to many things in life that are so much more important than racing. We are lucky we have the means to enjoy this hobby. Many people dream of what we have. Is it that big of a deal that we miss a race or we don't get enough time shots.

Sure everyone has lots invested, but we all know racing is a very poor investment.

Please try to think of someone other than yourself before you come on here and start hammering NHRA. If you don't like NHRA, they don't support them.

One last note after this rambling. Judging by all the racers that are here at Maple Grove, I would have to believe even with loosing a day of qualify and time shots, it is still worth being at the race track.

Thanks D1, you guys are the best and you have my support.

Bernie Cunningham · 10-08-2010, 12:09 AM

YOU DA MAN, Kenny !!!!

Those poor bastards have to listen to : Track owners, NHRA, Tech. guys, Mother Nature, Working souls, Unemployed, Retirees, Small businessmen, Traveling pros (LOL), East coast/ West coast bitches, Big Businessmen, Drunk people, Sober people, Whiny ****s, Bracket racers, Go Fast guys, Traction compound salesmen, SALESMEN, Cosmic predictors, Weather channel, Anybody with an Italian accent, The Poor and The Rich, Big Hauler guy, Fireman /Cop et. al . Pick-up and open trailer guy, T/SA racers (love ya Ed), Multiple Cars, 'You want me to park where' guys?, Michael Beard (LOL), CJ Ford Owners that can't 'hook-up' on 9" tires when they turn the wick up, et. al.

Have fun at it guys.

Please feel free to add to the list, I gotta go eat me some home cooked strogenoff !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (spelling)

Jeez, kould ya re-reed yo owne post ta fix the speeling/gremmer, how come we don't have spell check on here ?? just ask'in !!

SUCK IT UP AND TRY TO HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND GUYS, THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCH'IN YA !!

Don Kennedy · 10-08-2010, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken Miele

I know some members will not be happy with my thoughts on NHRA and the Atco D1 race. It is so tiring to here the same old bitching and crying and griping. I understand the frustration that some people have, but the constant bashing of NHRA is getting old.

I think Bob Lang and Joe Sway did an outstanding job with what they had to work with. Some of things said on this forum are so out of line. Unless you walk in someone shoes, how could you possible know what the right decisions are. There have been many suggestions on what the right calls for the Atco race should have been along with the reschedule. Some have to work, some have other racing events to attend. We all know we are at the mercy of the weather. This is nothing new to most racers, why do the racers that are so unhappy with how they are treated by NHRA continually return. D1 made the decision to reschedule next week, now we all have to live with it, right or wrong.

You all could give suggestions on what the right thing to do is, but with all do respect those suggestions are self serving for your own needs. If you think I am out of line with my opinion, your only kidding yourself. Some times we as racer need to look at the big picture and not just are own needs. You guys that are upset with NHRA can think I am just an *** kisser, but it does not matter to me. I am happy I have a place to race, I feel blessed that I can race. Sure I get upset with NHRA at times, but I know here in D1 they are doing the best they can. I have nothing but praise for guys like Dave Ley, Ryck Campbell and all the rest of the D1 officials.

Did anyone take the time to thank D1 for going around to everyone's trailer and teching us in at atco? I guess its easier to slam them on here then to just say thanks when they go out of there way.

I don't apologize for supporting and racing NHRA, its not perfect but it is were on want to race. I have tons of respect for our D1 guys, they're paid minimum wage, and we all know its a thankless job. I am here to make sure they know I am one racer that is more than grateful for the work they do..

The next time you want to bitch and whine about how your were treated, think of the guys in D1 that do this for the love of the sport and the time they put in. They are here before we get ready to race and are still working after we are done. They want us to have a safe place to race and believe it or not that want us to have fun. We should all learn to except what we can't change. This after all is racing, were not forced to do this. We do it for the fun and there are way to many things in life that are so much more important than racing. We are lucky we have the means to enjoy this hobby. Many people dream of what we have. Is it that big of a deal that we miss a race or we don't get enough time shots.

Sure everyone has lots invested, but we all know racing is a very poor investment.

Please try to think of someone other than yourself before you come on here and start hammering NHRA. If you don't like NHRA, they don't support them.

One last note after this rambling. Judging by all the racers that are here at Maple Grove, I would have to believe even with loosing a day of qualify and time shots, it is still worth being at the race track.

Thanks D1, you guys are the best and you have my support.

Ok everyone i agree with Ken on Most all he has said > really

Joe DeMarzo · 10-08-2010, 06:34 AM

Kenny, amen brother, amen.

Lee Valentine · 10-08-2010, 08:02 AM

Right on Ken,It seems to be the same ones all the time. If my life was that missirable I wouldn't get out of bed. Lee Valentine.

Just A Fan · 10-08-2010, 08:43 AM

Excellent post.

jim powers · 10-08-2010, 08:50 AM

kenny, though i was not there at atco , i have been to races in the past where ugly weather has been a problem and dave ley and his group have gone over and above to accomodate racers ,it is always easy to armchair quarterback peoples decisions after the fact,with the weather lately in and around jersey/pensyvania area it would take God himself to make everyone happy

Dragtime Dodge · 10-08-2010, 11:00 AM

Echoing Ken Miele's post: not to diminish any valid issues that racers might have with their own tracks, sanctioning bodies, event scheduling, etc., but I'll take a currently operating dragstrip with all it's flaws over one that's gone out-of-business any day. Just my .02.

CBS · 10-08-2010, 11:45 AM

What could they have done.....? It looked like they tried everything.....

I did thank Bob for his crew's efforts.....it was a no win situation.....and I drove...(rode) 12 hours.....lol

Rock

Bill Marshall · 10-09-2010, 08:20 AM

dotto ken This is a sport we do it because we choose to. until i stop doing it i will race d1
there have been times that we all have been upset with situations with NHRA or the track but all in all it is still a good place to race .
as far as track conditions some times that is all we have and we need to learn how to tune the car or susension to the different conditions to make them work
just my 2 cents
bill

10-07-2010, 11:46 PM	#1
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,553 Times in 1,522 Posts	NHRA, Atco and my thoughts I know some members will not be happy with my thoughts on NHRA and the Atco D1 race. It is so tiring to here the same old bitching and crying and griping. I understand the frustration that some people have, but the constant bashing of NHRA is getting old. I think Bob Lang and Joe Sway did an outstanding job with what they had to work with. Some of things said on this forum are so out of line. Unless you walk in someone shoes, how could you possible know what the right decisions are. There have been many suggestions on what the right calls for the Atco race should have been along with the reschedule. Some have to work, some have other racing events to attend. We all know we are at the mercy of the weather. This is nothing new to most racers, why do the racers that are so unhappy with how they are treated by NHRA continually return. D1 made the decision to reschedule next week, now we all have to live with it, right or wrong. You all could give suggestions on what the right thing to do is, but with all do respect those suggestions are self serving for your own needs. If you think I am out of line with my opinion, your only kidding yourself. Some times we as racer need to look at the big picture and not just are own needs. You guys that are upset with NHRA can think I am just an *** kisser, but it does not matter to me. I am happy I have a place to race, I feel blessed that I can race. Sure I get upset with NHRA at times, but I know here in D1 they are doing the best they can. I have nothing but praise for guys like Dave Ley, Ryck Campbell and all the rest of the D1 officials. Did anyone take the time to thank D1 for going around to everyone's trailer and teching us in at atco? I guess its easier to slam them on here than to just say thanks when they go out of there way. I don't apologize for supporting and racing NHRA, its not perfect but it is were on want to race. I have tons of respect for our D1 guys, they're paid minimum wage, and we all know its a thankless job. I am here to make sure they know I am one racer that is more than grateful for the work they do.. The next time you want to bitch and whine about how your were treated, think of the guys in D1 that do this for the love of the sport and the time they put in. They are here before we get ready to race and are still working after we are done. They want us to have a safe place to race and believe it or not that want us to have fun. We should all learn to except what we can't change. This after all is racing, were not forced to do this. We do it for the fun and there are way to many things in life that are so much more important than racing. We are lucky we have the means to enjoy this hobby. Many people dream of what we have. Is it that big of a deal that we miss a race or we don't get enough time shots. Sure everyone has lots invested, but we all know racing is a very poor investment. Please try to think of someone other than yourself before you come on here and start hammering NHRA. If you don't like NHRA, they don't support them. One last note after this rambling. Judging by all the racers that are here at Maple Grove, I would have to believe even with loosing a day of qualify and time shots, it is still worth being at the race track. Thanks D1, you guys are the best and you have my support.

10-08-2010, 12:09 AM	#2
Bernie Cunningham Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 560 Likes: 45 Liked 52 Times in 17 Posts	Re: NHRA, Atco and my thoughts YOU DA MAN, Kenny !!!! Those poor bastards have to listen to : Track owners, NHRA, Tech. guys, Mother Nature, Working souls, Unemployed, Retirees, Small businessmen, Traveling pros (LOL), East coast/ West coast bitches, Big Businessmen, Drunk people, Sober people, Whiny ***s, Bracket racers, Go Fast guys, Traction compound salesmen, SALESMEN, Cosmic predictors, Weather channel, Anybody with an Italian accent, The Poor and The Rich, Big Hauler guy, Fireman /Cop et. al . Pick-up and open trailer guy, T/SA racers (love ya Ed), Multiple Cars, 'You want me to park where' guys?, Michael Beard (LOL), CJ Ford Owners that can't 'hook-up' on 9" tires when they turn the wick up, et. al. Have fun at it guys. Please feel free to add to the list, I gotta go eat me some home cooked strogenoff !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (spelling) Jeez, kould ya re-reed yo owne post ta fix the speeling/gremmer, how come we don't have spell check on here ?? just ask'in !! SUCK IT UP AND TRY TO HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND GUYS, THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCH'IN YA !! __________________ Bernie Cunningham 7053 STK Last edited by Bernie Cunningham; 10-08-2010 at 12:46 AM.*

10-08-2010, 06:34 AM	#4
Joe DeMarzo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Mahopac, NY Posts: 666 Likes: 48 Liked 113 Times in 9 Posts	Re: NHRA, Atco and my thoughts Kenny, amen brother, amen. __________________ Joe DeMarzo 1317 STK

10-08-2010, 08:02 AM	#5
Lee Valentine Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Brookfield, CT Posts: 708 Likes: 13 Liked 319 Times in 68 Posts	Re: NHRA, Atco and my thoughts Right on Ken,It seems to be the same ones all the time. If my life was that missirable I wouldn't get out of bed. Lee Valentine. __________________ Lee Valentine 1661 STK

10-08-2010, 08:43 AM	#6
Just A Fan Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Stafford Springs, CT Posts: 86 Likes: 7 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NHRA, Atco and my thoughts Excellent post. __________________ Andy DaRos Stafford Springs, CT

10-08-2010, 08:50 AM	#7
jim powers Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: manville nj Posts: 359 Likes: 198 Liked 13 Times in 10 Posts	Re: NHRA, Atco and my thoughts kenny, though i was not there at atco , i have been to races in the past where ugly weather has been a problem and dave ley and his group have gone over and above to accomodate racers ,it is always easy to armchair quarterback peoples decisions after the fact,with the weather lately in and around jersey/pensyvania area it would take God himself to make everyone happy

10-08-2010, 11:00 AM	#8
Dragtime Dodge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 385 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: NHRA, Atco and my thoughts Echoing Ken Miele's post: not to diminish any valid issues that racers might have with their own tracks, sanctioning bodies, event scheduling, etc., but I'll take a currently operating dragstrip with all it's flaws over one that's gone out-of-business any day. Just my .02. __________________ www.DragtimeNews.com

10-08-2010, 11:45 AM	#9
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: NHRA, Atco and my thoughts What could they have done.....? It looked like they tried everything..... I did thank Bob for his crew's efforts.....it was a no win situation.....and I drove...(rode) 12 hours.....lol Rock

10-09-2010, 08:20 AM	#10
Bill Marshall Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: LONG ISLAND N.Y. Posts: 186 Likes: 126 Liked 53 Times in 24 Posts	Re: NHRA, Atco and my thoughts dotto ken This is a sport we do it because we choose to. until i stop doing it i will race d1 there have been times that we all have been upset with situations with NHRA or the track but all in all it is still a good place to race . as far as track conditions some times that is all we have and we need to learn how to tune the car or susension to the different conditions to make them work just my 2 cents bill