2025 LODRS Schedule

[MX369]

No Div at Odessa??? WHY!

[jailbreakracing]

Odessa is a great question, anybody??

[MR DERBY CITY]

Originally Posted by MX369

No Div at Odessa??? WHY!

Uh, because the owners of Odessa want to make $$ AND Lodrs races are not profitable for the tracks……

[Lenny5160_v2]

Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

Uh, because the owners of Odessa want to make $$ AND Lodrs races are not profitable for the tracks??

They did have some Facebook comments to the effect that they will be back; they just need time to get things in order for an event of that scale.

It was not the owner posting, but someone who at least appeared to be posting on the track's behalf in the comments to Division 5's 2025 schedule announcement post.

[J.R. Haddad]

At last years double at Flying H, they faced some first timer pains. Being a double was probably a lot tougher than having a single event, and the
torrential rainfall that swamped the 3rd level grass area pits was really
unfortunate. Having said all that, their response to the pit problem, and other problems was first class. The race was completed, the racing was great,
the staff that I encountered was First Class, and I was looking forward to
returning this year. While it is always easy to be a critic, and we have some
experts in that field here, I toast the efforts made by the Management and
Staff of Flying H. None of the divisions have an overabundance of tracks
anymore, and I hope we are treating the one's we have with the respect and business understanding they deserve.

J.R.

[MR DERBY CITY]

Originally Posted by Lenny5160_v2

They did have some Facebook comments to the effect that they will be back; they just need time to get things in order for an event of that scale.

It was not the owner posting, but someone who at least appeared to be posting on the track's behalf in the comments to Division 5's 2025 schedule announcement post.

Good news for D-5 racers,

[Adub464Q]

The push for the doubles is not only being driven by racers but by the tracks themselves. The tracks see the higher profitability in doubles (attendance is typically higher) and they can have a more successful LODRS event.

[Dan Bennett]

I've driven by that location many times since it's the same location as the circle track which has been there quite a few years. I've never actually gone to that track.

I was talking to a friend who has much more experience with the place and he expressed concerns about a large (like national) event there. It's right next to the interstate, but there is only a 2 lane country road that goes to it. He was convinced that an event with a large amount of traffic would cause problems as the traffic would definitely back up onto the interstate, and neither MODOT or the state patrol would allow that.

Don't get me wrong - I am pretty excited about it being built and the staff they've put in place. And considering how intensive the build was, there could be a chance that a road upgrade is in their plans.

But as I said, never been there. Curious to hear from those who have, and whether the access might be a problem for a big event.

[JP1738]

Originally Posted by 1320racer

The NHRA has a tough enough time finishing 1 divisional Saturday and Sunday no mind a double. It?s not entirely their fault,, the racers have a lot to do with it. For one, they don?t want to race under the lights

For once, I'm on board with Ed. People's aversion to racing at night has always confused me. I race at night every time I go bracket racing, sometimes in the freezing cold. If you have a car that is so temperamental that it can't run when dew falls or when the track gets chilly, you have the wrong approach IMO. I'm going to go 9.90 at 139 if it's 100 degrees or 45. I pray for sh!tty tracks and wet grass.

[HR9121]

Division 2 has all but ran me out I guess I'll go run with my friends in D1. I don't know who can afford to spend three weeks straight in Florida other than retirees it certainly isn't for me trying to run a business that's for sure.
I just don't get it I know several people that have complained about this for a couple years now to no avail. It's bad enough that it's 9 or 10 hours towing but put some damn space between these races I have no problem driving back and forth but I need a little time in between races to actually function like a working person to keep my **** running here at home so I can afford to do this crap to start with!