Congratulation to the Nowickis - Page 3

Jim Wahl · 01-30-2011, 01:08 PM

It really is a shame that PBIR (Palm Beach) is so far away from the majority of the racers because it really has become one of the finest pure race tracks in the country. No real frills or fancy stuff, even parking can be a problem, but it is just a perfectly smooth track with optimal traction at a sea level modern facility. The biggest problem the track has ever had is management! However, when the IHRA comes to town that all seems to go away! I have been there twice since the IHRA came into control and had a great time! Jim

Dave Ribeiro · 01-30-2011, 03:05 PM

Congrats Mark & Elaine,

on your Win in S/S, don't ever forget the money spends the same ...

also nice job Brien on the RU spot..

Ed Wright · 01-30-2011, 04:58 PM

We have IHRA tracks here on Div 4 that are no further than the NHRA tracks. Still very few show up. Mark shouldn't need to feel guilty about the car count. At least here in Div 4 most of the real hitters do show up. The Cummins clan, Latino boys, Southland Perf, Hagen Gary, ect. Very few turkeys like myself. Not many easy rounds. I have no idea why nobody shows up, the other guys say they don't understand it either.

Ed Carpenter · 01-30-2011, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

We have IHRA tracks here on Div 4 that are no further than the NHRA tracks. Still very few show up. Mark shouldn't need to feel guilty about the car count. At least here in Div 4 most of the real hitters do show up. The Cummins clan, Latino boys, Southland Perf, Hagen Gary, ect. Very few turkeys like myself. Not many easy rounds. I have no idea why nobody shows up, the other guys say they don't understand it either.

Ed I guess im one of the turkeys. LOL

Mike Pearson · 01-30-2011, 06:28 PM

Hands down this was the best race track that I have run on in a long time. I had personal bests for 60 and 330 ft times all weekend. the track was perfect every run. There was ample parking and the event was very well run for the sportsman portion of program. All of the super stock racers were regular NHRA guys. No IHRA only racers showed up. There were actually 10 cars but Pat Clifford broke a ring and pinion on his first qualifing attempt so they did not include him on the ladder. Everyone missed a great event and a great time. The weather was beautiful.

Congrats to Mark and Brien for driving and dialing great.

Greg Hill · 01-30-2011, 07:02 PM

Way to go Mark. i sure wish I was down there with you guys. Warm weather and some good seafood sure would be nice right now.

Mark Nowicki · 01-30-2011, 09:18 PM

Thanks for all the congratulation notes. We had a great time this weekend at one of the best tracks in Florida. We would like to congratulate Brien and Trudy Radley on a great race. It could have gone either way, lady luck was with us this one. Big thanks to Dan Walcott and Bobby Howald for all the help they gave us this weekend. The IRONMAN is very handsome on our mantle. Looking forward to racing IHRA again in the sunshine at Immokalee next weekend. Hope to see "you all" there. Not quite southern yet.

Thanks Again Mark and Elaine

danny waters sr · 01-30-2011, 09:32 PM

Nice job Mark..

01-30-2011, 01:08 PM	#21
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Congratulation to the Nowickis It really is a shame that PBIR (Palm Beach) is so far away from the majority of the racers because it really has become one of the finest pure race tracks in the country. No real frills or fancy stuff, even parking can be a problem, but it is just a perfectly smooth track with optimal traction at a sea level modern facility. The biggest problem the track has ever had is management! However, when the IHRA comes to town that all seems to go away! I have been there twice since the IHRA came into control and had a great time! Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

01-30-2011, 03:05 PM	#22
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: Congratulation to the Nowickis Congrats Mark & Elaine, on your Win in S/S, don't ever forget the money spends the same ... also nice job Brien on the RU spot.. __________________ Dave Ribeiro 1033 STK

01-30-2011, 04:58 PM	#23
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Congratulation to the Nowickis We have IHRA tracks here on Div 4 that are no further than the NHRA tracks. Still very few show up. Mark shouldn't need to feel guilty about the car count. At least here in Div 4 most of the real hitters do show up. The Cummins clan, Latino boys, Southland Perf, Hagen Gary, ect. Very few turkeys like myself. Not many easy rounds. I have no idea why nobody shows up, the other guys say they don't understand it either. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

01-30-2011, 06:28 PM	#25
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,443 Likes: 613 Liked 1,916 Times in 574 Posts	Re: Congratulation to the Nowickis Hands down this was the best race track that I have run on in a long time. I had personal bests for 60 and 330 ft times all weekend. the track was perfect every run. There was ample parking and the event was very well run for the sportsman portion of program. All of the super stock racers were regular NHRA guys. No IHRA only racers showed up. There were actually 10 cars but Pat Clifford broke a ring and pinion on his first qualifing attempt so they did not include him on the ladder. Everyone missed a great event and a great time. The weather was beautiful. Congrats to Mark and Brien for driving and dialing great. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS Last edited by Mike Pearson; 01-30-2011 at 07:44 PM.

01-30-2011, 07:02 PM	#26
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 68 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Congratulation to the Nowickis Way to go Mark. i sure wish I was down there with you guys. Warm weather and some good seafood sure would be nice right now. __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK

01-30-2011, 09:18 PM	#27
Mark Nowicki Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Gaylord, MI Posts: 108 Likes: 19 Liked 116 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Congratulation to the Nowickis Thanks for all the congratulation notes. We had a great time this weekend at one of the best tracks in Florida. We would like to congratulate Brien and Trudy Radley on a great race. It could have gone either way, lady luck was with us this one. Big thanks to Dan Walcott and Bobby Howald for all the help they gave us this weekend. The IRONMAN is very handsome on our mantle. Looking forward to racing IHRA again in the sunshine at Immokalee next weekend. Hope to see "you all" there. Not quite southern yet. Thanks Again Mark and Elaine

01-30-2011, 09:32 PM	#28
danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Congratulation to the Nowickis Nice job Mark.. __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340"

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