Lvd

[GaryGoFast]

I consider LVD my home track these days & I happen to race there a lot other than Div & Opens. I usually footbrake there during non event weeks if my schedule allows it.
The reason for this post is its a shame that this track has such a bad rap against it.
These days the starting line is exceptional both lanes 60 almost identically, they have a good staff manning the lanes. I wont discuss the Portatree timing system but I can say it works more than it doesnt. I wish they would keep the time ticket ink filled better but...
It just seems that every time we go up there for a d1 open or pts race , it rains , the water table comes up and we waste 1/2 the day waiting for a safe track. On saturday nites they run a dirt track adjacent to the 1/4 mile track. 99% of the times we are Not running when they run. I can tell you from personel experience that it can be quite a ride getting down it at that time.
I guess from a business standpoint, the track generates big $$ from its dirt track as we tend to get tossed aside in favor of the dirt track.
With this being said, I cant believe the NHRA or the track would deliberately put us in harms way to save some $$ or get an event in. I have to believe this or I wouldnt allow myself to race these events.
Those who stayed around at LVD for the rounds after the dirt track started witnessed a few scary moments. Shame it takes a "moment" for someone to react and stop the racing..


gary federico
1814 sst