Bad track at Pomona

Bob Pagano · 11-14-2009, 01:01 PM

It comes down to $$ they dont want to spend, I have seen the NMCA doing the same, no prep, guys bitch no prep. Slip & Slide Nationals everywhere you go, mite as well stay home.

Byron Worner · 11-14-2009, 01:15 PM

Multiple complaints were made to the starter and the comment "we drug it and scraped it this morning" was made.

THE LEGEND · 11-14-2009, 01:31 PM

5 post wow. If it was an IHRA race the keyboards would be smokin.

I'll bet they are using that summer time VHT.
Chip

JRyan · 11-14-2009, 01:44 PM

Byron,

As I've stated in the past on this forum, the same thing happened in Brainerd five years ago. I have not been to a National Event since, and didn't renew my NHRA Membership. They probably don't think they miss me, but my membership over the years could have bought them that barrel of traction compound they apparently need this weekend.

Jerry

Strittan · 11-14-2009, 05:56 PM

This is why I will run a slow automatic stocker if I ever start racing, lol.

Seriously though, sad to hear they're not making the lanes equally good. Makes up for some very unfair racing.

11-14-2009, 06:32 PM

It's nothing new at Pomona. Repeated every year! They run Sportsman late when the track is too cold and the new traction compound (cannot think of it but JP something comes to mind) is not Sportsman friendly. Hopefully they did not hurt any cars.

Jim Wahl, shoot me an email, Lost your new one.
BP

Wayne Taylor · 11-14-2009, 06:51 PM

Byron,
I was the lucky guy in front of you. My car is powered by a 318 Dodge and runs GT/HA, so definately not a real powerful ride. And I was carrying an extra 75 lbs for a couple of reasons including trying to hook up on the line. It must have looked wild from your seat. It got my attention. Guess I need to add more weight for the Winters....
Wayne

11-14-2009, 01:01 PM	#1
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 238 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Bad track at Pomona It comes down to $$ they dont want to spend, I have seen the NMCA doing the same, no prep, guys bitch no prep. Slip & Slide Nationals everywhere you go, mite as well stay home. __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

11-14-2009, 01:15 PM	#2
Byron Worner Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 229 Likes: 11 Liked 28 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Bad track at Pomona Multiple complaints were made to the starter and the comment "we drug it and scraped it this morning" was made.

11-14-2009, 01:31 PM	#3
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Bad track at Pomona 5 post wow. If it was an IHRA race the keyboards would be smokin. I'll bet they are using that summer time VHT. Chip

11-14-2009, 01:44 PM	#4
JRyan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 645 Likes: 30 Liked 112 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Bad track at Pomona Byron, As I've stated in the past on this forum, the same thing happened in Brainerd five years ago. I have not been to a National Event since, and didn't renew my NHRA Membership. They probably don't think they miss me, but my membership over the years could have bought them that barrel of traction compound they apparently need this weekend. Jerry

11-14-2009, 05:56 PM	#5
Strittan Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 61 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Bad track at Pomona This is why I will run a slow automatic stocker if I ever start racing, lol. Seriously though, sad to hear they're not making the lanes equally good. Makes up for some very unfair racing.

11-14-2009, 06:32 PM	#6
Barry Polley Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bad track at Pomona It's nothing new at Pomona. Repeated every year! They run Sportsman late when the track is too cold and the new traction compound (cannot think of it but JP something comes to mind) is not Sportsman friendly. Hopefully they did not hurt any cars. Jim Wahl, shoot me an email, Lost your new one. BP

11-14-2009, 06:51 PM	#7
Wayne Taylor Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 27 Likes: 1 Liked 8 Times in 1 Post	Re: Bad track at Pomona Byron, I was the lucky guy in front of you. My car is powered by a 318 Dodge and runs GT/HA, so definately not a real powerful ride. And I was carrying an extra 75 lbs for a couple of reasons including trying to hook up on the line. It must have looked wild from your seat. It got my attention. Guess I need to add more weight for the Winters.... Wayne

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