Live from the Winternationals

[Toby Lang]

I talked to Harold and Gary and they think the gates don't open until 8 AM, but they're not totally sure. They also think you'll have to come in through gate 15. Will be kind of hard to get pitted and teched in time to make the first qualifier if they don't open the gates until 8.

They said they would check and find out for sure. I will go ask them later.


-Toby

[mopar jeff]

The drag is that they close at like 5 or 6pm tonight because of noise curfew, or I would just come after work. At the finals I can't remember what time they let us in on Thursday, but it was pressed to get teched in time. Please let me know what you find out, or if they will be open late tonight. Thanks.

[Toby Lang]

Jeff,

I talked to them again and this time they radioed up to somebody that knows what's going on. According to the guy on the radio, you come in the same gate you normally would (Gate 17) and line up there. They are supposed to park you at 7 AM.

Sounds a lot better than what they were saying before.


-Toby

[Beth Denysenko]

With an 8:15 start time tomorrow and weather threats/early noise curfews I would hope they would give us more than 15 minutes to get in and get warmed up! We aren't sure what time we can start engines, if anyone knows and can pass it along....like Toby with gate times, no one here seems to give the same answer twice. We heard 8 a.m. but not sure.

I will try to help Toby in his reporting and take some pictures tomorrow as well. We are thrilled to be here, but a bit nervous about the forecast. Today's wind is a serious factor protector. There must be a steady 20+ mph head wind today, sure glad we aren't racing elims into that!

[Toby Lang]

No race motors are allowed to be started before 8 AM. They said there are supposed to be parking racers at 7 AM. Most people just tow their cars to tech so they don't have to start them. Somebody should have a rental car you can borrow for towing.

Edit: I reread your post and take it that you are already here and teched. That's the way it's been for years. Start motors 8 and run Stock at 8:15


-Toby

[Beth Denysenko]

Originally Posted by Toby Lang

No race motors are allowed to be started before 8 AM. They said there are supposed to be parking racers at 7 AM. Most people just tow their cars to tech so they don't have to start them. Somebody should have a rental car you can borrow for towing.

Edit: I reread your post and take it that you are already here and teched. That's the way it's been for years. Start motors 8 and run Stock at 8:15


-Toby

Thanks, Toby. I seem to remember that, but no one was 100% sure. See you in the lanes tomorrow!

[mopar jeff]

Originally Posted by Toby Lang

Jeff,

I talked to them again and this time they radioed up to somebody that knows what's going on. According to the guy on the radio, you come in the same gate you normally would (Gate 17) and line up there. They are supposed to park you at 7 AM.

Sounds a lot better than what they were saying before.


-Toby

Thanks Toby. You are a great asset to this sight, and all your extra effort is greatly appreciated. That sounds much better, and should be enough time to get ready. Thanks again, and I will try to introduce myself tomorrow.

[Philip Saran]

Toby,

Thank you for your reporting/pictures/videos it makes not being able
to attend a little better.

[Toby Lang]

Here's what it says at the bottom of the schedule posted on nhra.com:

NOTE: Local ordinances require that no race vehicle engines be operated prior to 8:00 AM Thursday thru Saturday, and 9:30 AM Sunday (this includes driving to and from the staging lanes). Also, race vehicle engines may not be operated after 7:00 PM Thursday thru Saturday, and after 6:00 PM Sunday


-Toby

[mopar jeff]

Originally Posted by Toby Lang

Jeff,

I talked to them again and this time they radioed up to somebody that knows what's going on. According to the guy on the radio, you come in the same gate you normally would (Gate 17) and line up there. They are supposed to park you at 7 AM.

Sounds a lot better than what they were saying before.


-Toby

Much better. Thanks.