SportsNationals Div.1

Pistol Pete · 10-13-2013, 07:59 AM

This is a Great Idea.

But i would rather see this event being raced at Englishtown.

All Paved Pits. No Worries about getting stuck in the mud.

More than likely No Seepage issues.

I guess it would depend on the date naturally.

Pistol Pete · 10-13-2013, 08:23 AM

Thought of a possible date for this race.

Last weekend in Sept. right before the National Event at M.G.

joe176 · 10-13-2013, 09:45 AM

E town curfews - No Good .... do it at Atco

Pistol Pete · 10-13-2013, 09:49 AM

Good point Joe, but there will be No Circus Cars there.

Do they run the Alcohol Cars @ Sportsnationals Races ??

If not it shouldn't be that bad. Curfew Wise.

Dave Ribeiro · 10-13-2013, 09:57 AM

How about VMP ???

Mark Markow · 10-13-2013, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by joe176

E town curfews - No Good .... do it at Atco

sorry joe but I don't think atco is a good option, unless they update the place a little, the pits are a disaster, and the track has been very on and off the last few years. maybe re-pour a new launch pad without all the exposed stone than blisters the rubber, and try to do something about the dirt pits , I don't know if grass will even grow there, but anything to keep the dust down.

BKSG1198 · 10-13-2013, 10:46 AM

Plus as a wise man just pointed out to me, these tracks just don't get awarded a Sportsnationals they have to pay for it out of their pockets which could be somewhere around 50 grand. Not sure if some of the tracks around here would take the risk to throw out that type of money.

10-13-2013, 11:43 AM

Maple Grove or Etown would be the spot. I'm thinking Etown is tough because of curfews. Replace the Dutch with a Sportsnationals race, the attendance would be big. Especally with it being the last national event to earn points on the east coast.

Dave, VMP will have a hard time with drawing racers with the location. The Grove would be the ideal spot. I hope it gets done soon.

Dave Ley · 10-13-2013, 12:17 PM

As of this past Wednesday, the dirt pits at Atco no longer exist. Over 100 truck loads of asphalt millings were brought in and spread and rolled over the dirt. Two months ago the return road at the end of the track was widened and paved to 3 lanes.

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Originally Posted by Mark Markow

sorry joe but I don't think atco is a good option, unless they update the place a little, the pits are a disaster, and the track has been very on and off the last few years. maybe re-pour a new launch pad without all the exposed stone than blisters the rubber, and try to do something about the dirt pits , I don't know if grass will even grow there, but anything to keep the dust down.

Mark Markow · 10-13-2013, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Ley

As of this past Wednesday, the dirt pits at Atco no longer exist. Over 100 truck loads of asphalt millings were brought in and spread and rolled over the dirt. Two months ago the return road at the end of the track was widened and paved to 3 lanes.

wow Dave.
that's good to hear. it's a start, but i'm still not sure if it would be a good venue for a sports national. I know they have been making other improvements ,and i'll be more likely to attend a divisional , open ,or ECSS race there knowing the pit situation is being addressed. time will tell .

10-13-2013, 07:59 AM	#1
Pistol Pete VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Punta Gorda Isles, Fl. Posts: 1,628 Likes: 3,414 Liked 795 Times in 210 Posts	SportsNationals Div.1 This is a Great Idea. But i would rather see this event being raced at Englishtown. All Paved Pits. No Worries about getting stuck in the mud. More than likely No Seepage issues. I guess it would depend on the date naturally. __________________ "Pistol" Pete Dutko

10-13-2013, 08:23 AM	#2
Pistol Pete VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Punta Gorda Isles, Fl. Posts: 1,628 Likes: 3,414 Liked 795 Times in 210 Posts	Re: SportsNationals Div.1 Thought of a possible date for this race. Last weekend in Sept. right before the National Event at M.G. __________________ "Pistol" Pete Dutko

10-13-2013, 09:45 AM	#3
joe176 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NY Posts: 601 Likes: 36 Liked 41 Times in 9 Posts	Re: SportsNationals Div.1 E town curfews - No Good .... do it at Atco __________________ Joe Franco SS176

10-13-2013, 09:49 AM	#4
Pistol Pete VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Punta Gorda Isles, Fl. Posts: 1,628 Likes: 3,414 Liked 795 Times in 210 Posts	Re: SportsNationals Div.1 Good point Joe, but there will be No Circus Cars there. Do they run the Alcohol Cars @ Sportsnationals Races ?? If not it shouldn't be that bad. Curfew Wise. __________________ "Pistol" Pete Dutko

10-13-2013, 09:57 AM	#5
Dave Ribeiro VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Williamsburg, Va.---USA Posts: 1,827 Likes: 1,612 Liked 56 Times in 27 Posts	Re: SportsNationals Div.1 How about VMP ??? __________________ Dave Ribeiro 1033 STK

10-13-2013, 10:46 AM	#7
BKSG1198 VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 2,630 Likes: 96 Liked 1,284 Times in 393 Posts	Re: SportsNationals Div.1 Plus as a wise man just pointed out to me, these tracks just don't get awarded a Sportsnationals they have to pay for it out of their pockets which could be somewhere around 50 grand. Not sure if some of the tracks around here would take the risk to throw out that type of money.

10-13-2013, 11:43 AM	#8
Todd Hoven Guest Posts: n/a	Re: SportsNationals Div.1 Maple Grove or Etown would be the spot. I'm thinking Etown is tough because of curfews. Replace the Dutch with a Sportsnationals race, the attendance would be big. Especally with it being the last national event to earn points on the east coast. Dave, VMP will have a hard time with drawing racers with the location. The Grove would be the ideal spot. I hope it gets done soon.