How many tracks have you raced at or been to ?

Ed Fernandez · 01-12-2011, 12:09 PM

Bobby's got me probably by about 155 or so.But,I've been to one he hasn't.Back in 1965
while I was stationed in Ft Campbell Ky I went to Clarksville Dragway (Clarksville Tn).
It was an 1/8 mile track.I just looked and they're still in business.They have a 2011 schedule posted.
I went on 3 trips to London in the 90s and never got to Santa Pod,it was winter time,or I would have made the trip.

Michael Beard · 01-12-2011, 12:17 PM

Raced at 59, or if you count one's I've only visited, 66. I keep track (no pun intended) in my track directory: http://www.staginglight.com/links/trackfinder.html

Mike Carr · 01-12-2011, 01:40 PM

Raced at twenty and been to twelve more, so 32 overall.

Travis Miller · 01-12-2011, 02:50 PM

I have been to 65 dragstrips around the country over the years. Some I raced at, some I worked at, and some I just visited in my travels.

During my travels I try to attend local dragstrips in that area. If there are no dragstrips running at the time I will seek out a local dirt or asphalt roundtrack (strictly as a spectator). I really enjoy seeing grassroots racing around the country.

Travis

(Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by me on this forum are exactly that, my opinions.)

Jack McCarthy · 01-12-2011, 02:52 PM

raced at i think 67, been to about 80... and of the 67 the current wagon has been to 59 > i guess thats ok she is 51 years old this year, and shes been draggin since she was only a young 20 year old !!

captain jack

Mark Yacavone · 01-12-2011, 03:21 PM

I'm sure Mr Big Stuff will beat us all, but way over a hundred for me.

Sure to be edited soon...

MY

Kevin McKenna · 01-12-2011, 03:45 PM

88 including Salinas, Puerto Rico, Fuji Japan, and the front stretch of Lemans in France. One of my all-time favorites is probably Thorn Hill in southern Kentucky. Do they still have a analog clocks hanging over each lane in leu of a Christmas tree?

Ed Fernandez · 01-12-2011, 04:06 PM

Anybody ever been here?

Bruno 3776 · 01-12-2011, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin McKenna

88 including Salinas, Puerto Rico, Fuji Japan, and the front stretch of Lemans in France. One of my all-time favorites is probably Thorn Hill in southern Kentucky. Do they still have a analog clocks hanging over each lane in leu of a Christmas tree?

Kevin, Thorn Hill replaced the clocks several years ago with a Christmas tree. From my understanding the clocks were sold at auction. Don't know how true it is however one of the clocks is said to be in Garlits' museum in Florida.

GarysZ24 · 01-12-2011, 03:53 PM

I've only raced at 17, and been to 4 more....I guess I'll have to move again to add to that count, since I don't have the budget some have to frequently travel 400 miles +...perhaps northwest, so I can add the REAL FIREBIRD RACEWAY IN BOISE (I've already been to FIREBIRD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY, in Chandler), plus Woodburn, Portland, Eagle Point, Spokane, Mission, Bc., Fallon, Nv., plus Sonoma, Ca. to the list.

However, I'll be thankful for those which I've been able to go to, because there's always someone somewhere who hasn't been to as many tracks as I've been blessed to go to/race at!

01-12-2011, 12:09 PM	#1
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: How many tracks have you raced at or been to ? Bobby's got me probably by about 155 or so.But,I've been to one he hasn't.Back in 1965 while I was stationed in Ft Campbell Ky I went to Clarksville Dragway (Clarksville Tn). It was an 1/8 mile track.I just looked and they're still in business.They have a 2011 schedule posted. I went on 3 trips to London in the 90s and never got to Santa Pod,it was winter time,or I would have made the trip. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

01-12-2011, 12:17 PM	#2
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: How many tracks have you raced at or been to ? Raced at 59, or if you count one's I've only visited, 66. I keep track (no pun intended) in my track directory: http://www.staginglight.com/links/trackfinder.html __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

01-12-2011, 01:40 PM	#3
Mike Carr VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Enon Valley PA Posts: 1,650 Likes: 234 Liked 83 Times in 37 Posts	Re: How many tracks have you raced at or been to ? Raced at twenty and been to twelve more, so 32 overall. __________________ Mike Carr, Tri-State S/SS Association President Looking for 2015 S/SS Race Sponsors Contact me if interested buffdaddy_1302@hotmail.com (724) 510-5912

01-12-2011, 02:50 PM	#4
Travis Miller Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 478 Likes: 1 Liked 276 Times in 27 Posts	Re: How many tracks have you raced at or been to ? I have been to 65 dragstrips around the country over the years. Some I raced at, some I worked at, and some I just visited in my travels. During my travels I try to attend local dragstrips in that area. If there are no dragstrips running at the time I will seek out a local dirt or asphalt roundtrack (strictly as a spectator). I really enjoy seeing grassroots racing around the country. Travis (Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by me on this forum are exactly that, my opinions.)

01-12-2011, 02:52 PM	#5
Jack McCarthy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: lyndon ky. ... louisville area Posts: 1,322 Likes: 29 Liked 477 Times in 117 Posts	Re: How many tracks have you raced at or been to ? raced at i think 67, been to about 80... and of the 67 the current wagon has been to 59 > i guess thats ok she is 51 years old this year, and shes been draggin since she was only a young 20 year old !! captain jack __________________ Jack McCarthy 3609 STK "the Captain"

01-12-2011, 03:21 PM	#6
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,817 Likes: 2,907 Liked 5,125 Times in 1,953 Posts	Re: How many tracks have you raced at or been to ? I'm sure Mr Big Stuff will beat us all, but way over a hundred for me. Sure to be edited soon... MY __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

01-12-2011, 03:45 PM	#7
Kevin McKenna Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 194 Likes: 0 Liked 32 Times in 7 Posts	Re: How many tracks have you raced at or been to ? 88 including Salinas, Puerto Rico, Fuji Japan, and the front stretch of Lemans in France. One of my all-time favorites is probably Thorn Hill in southern Kentucky. Do they still have a analog clocks hanging over each lane in leu of a Christmas tree?

01-12-2011, 04:06 PM	#8
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: How many tracks have you raced at or been to ? Anybody ever been here? __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

01-12-2011, 03:53 PM	#10
GarysZ24 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tempe, Az. Posts: 1,270 Likes: 918 Liked 238 Times in 94 Posts	Re: How many tracks have you raced at or been to ? I've only raced at 17, and been to 4 more....I guess I'll have to move again to add to that count, since I don't have the budget some have to frequently travel 400 miles +...perhaps northwest, so I can add the REAL FIREBIRD RACEWAY IN BOISE (I've already been to FIREBIRD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY, in Chandler), plus Woodburn, Portland, Eagle Point, Spokane, Mission, Bc., Fallon, Nv., plus Sonoma, Ca. to the list. However, I'll be thankful for those which I've been able to go to, because there's always someone somewhere who hasn't been to as many tracks as I've been blessed to go to/race at! __________________ Gary Hampton '86 Z24,173 V6 CF/S #5824 (#78 in 2021) Last edited by GarysZ24; 01-13-2011 at 07:35 PM. Reason: Some racers mentioned Firebird, but didn't clarify which one...the record setting one in Id., or the Intl. one in Az.

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