First three pair

Jim Caughlin · 02-01-2021, 07:43 PM

One of the staging lane guys here in Div 6 said they were considering calling us to the lanes on Saturday night figuring that we might get there by Sunday morning.

SSDiv6 · 02-01-2021, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Caughlin

One of the staging lane guys here in Div 6 said they were considering calling us to the lanes on Saturday night figuring that we might get there by Sunday morning.

Rich67stang · 02-01-2021, 10:17 PM

I run 3 cars @ LODRS events- Stock/SS, Comp, JR dragster. During the late rounds I always let the officials know I am still in with 3 cars and will be late. During the early rounds I like to be in the middle as to read the track, weather and how far racers are on or off dial. Fletcher, Bertozzi, Santangelo, Etc. are always last. It has no advantage, except to look important and to aggravate you guys.

Larry Hill · 02-02-2021, 10:15 AM

So when they call left side of the ladder is it only a suggestion to the "I'm going run last" racers who are on the left side of the ladder? Rules for thee but not for me?

Adub464Q · 02-02-2021, 10:48 AM

I am on the SRAC for the Super Classes and I have brought up multiple times that I would actually like to see the first three pair done every round. It takes the guess work out of the personnel in the back of the lanes. And those thinking that there is an advantage to running at the back, I would argue that there is equally as an advantage to running early. Some of us really don't mind.....

Once you have been the first pair down the track on Sunday at Indy at 7:00 a.m. for third round (in the dark), you really dont mind. Hell, I actually like to go towards the front these days so I dont get stuck in a fuel check line.

Last year:
First pair down the track at Indy third round Stock Sunday
First pair down the track at St. Louis third round Stock Sunday
Second pair down the track at Houston second round Stock Sunday
First pair down the track at Las Vegas second round Stock Saturday

And before anyone makes the argument of high HP cars....the people with these cars CHOOSE to have these cars. It is not MY FAULT that you choose to have a high HP car, so line it up.

Dragsinger · 02-02-2021, 10:50 AM

I know this is slightly off-topic, but when Larry Croft had Kennedale then North Star near Denton, he basically ran the place with an iron hand.

He controlled the parking, staging, pairing, and racing. If you did not come to staging when called, he would close the lanes, and you missed that round.

The racers respected him and complied with his direction. The rounds when quickly and efficiently.

Larry Hill · 02-02-2021, 11:21 AM

Having a high hp car is only bad when the crew gets complacent on track prep. OR leave Indy after winning class go to Earlville Iowa and have the track manager tell you the reason I spun was my car was the problem. And so it goes.

Ron Ortiz · 02-02-2021, 12:10 PM

First 3 pair out sucks if you trying to get some sleep in from partying all night.

RobbieRacer · 02-02-2021, 12:30 PM

I would like to see, when the lane guy pairs you up, you go up right away. No waiting. Higher qualified car gets to chose lane.

Larry Hill · 02-02-2021, 01:00 PM

As always Ron is the voice of reason.

02-01-2021, 07:43 PM	#1
Jim Caughlin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Woodburn, Or Posts: 685 Likes: 82 Liked 805 Times in 245 Posts	Re: First three pair One of the staging lane guys here in Div 6 said they were considering calling us to the lanes on Saturday night figuring that we might get there by Sunday morning.

02-01-2021, 10:17 PM	#3
Rich67stang Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jackson, NJ Posts: 313 Likes: 3 Liked 116 Times in 27 Posts	Re: First three pair I run 3 cars @ LODRS events- Stock/SS, Comp, JR dragster. During the late rounds I always let the officials know I am still in with 3 cars and will be late. During the early rounds I like to be in the middle as to read the track, weather and how far racers are on or off dial. Fletcher, Bertozzi, Santangelo, Etc. are always last. It has no advantage, except to look important and to aggravate you guys. __________________ Richard Preiser 1613 FGT/I 1510 C/SA 161 F/DA Last edited by Rich67stang; 02-01-2021 at 10:22 PM.

02-02-2021, 10:15 AM	#4
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,643 Likes: 1,941 Liked 10,727 Times in 2,233 Posts	Re: First three pair So when they call left side of the ladder is it only a suggestion to the "I'm going run last" racers who are on the left side of the ladder? Rules for thee but not for me? __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

02-02-2021, 10:48 AM	#5
Adub464Q Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 231 Likes: 35 Liked 478 Times in 91 Posts	Re: First three pair I am on the SRAC for the Super Classes and I have brought up multiple times that I would actually like to see the first three pair done every round. It takes the guess work out of the personnel in the back of the lanes. And those thinking that there is an advantage to running at the back, I would argue that there is equally as an advantage to running early. Some of us really don't mind..... Once you have been the first pair down the track on Sunday at Indy at 7:00 a.m. for third round (in the dark), you really dont mind. Hell, I actually like to go towards the front these days so I dont get stuck in a fuel check line. Last year: First pair down the track at Indy third round Stock Sunday First pair down the track at St. Louis third round Stock Sunday Second pair down the track at Houston second round Stock Sunday First pair down the track at Las Vegas second round Stock Saturday And before anyone makes the argument of high HP cars....the people with these cars CHOOSE to have these cars. It is not MY FAULT that you choose to have a high HP car, so line it up. __________________ Austin Williams 3 SG 464Q STK SC

02-02-2021, 10:50 AM	#6
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: First three pair I know this is slightly off-topic, but when Larry Croft had Kennedale then North Star near Denton, he basically ran the place with an iron hand. He controlled the parking, staging, pairing, and racing. If you did not come to staging when called, he would close the lanes, and you missed that round. The racers respected him and complied with his direction. The rounds when quickly and efficiently. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

02-02-2021, 11:21 AM	#7
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,643 Likes: 1,941 Liked 10,727 Times in 2,233 Posts	Re: First three pair Having a high hp car is only bad when the crew gets complacent on track prep. OR leave Indy after winning class go to Earlville Iowa and have the track manager tell you the reason I spun was my car was the problem. And so it goes. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

02-02-2021, 12:10 PM	#8
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	Re: First three pair First 3 pair out sucks if you trying to get some sleep in from partying all night. __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK

02-02-2021, 12:30 PM	#9
RobbieRacer Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 320 Likes: 17 Liked 118 Times in 41 Posts	Re: First three pair I would like to see, when the lane guy pairs you up, you go up right away. No waiting. Higher qualified car gets to chose lane. __________________ U/SA 79 Mustang

02-02-2021, 01:00 PM	#10
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,643 Likes: 1,941 Liked 10,727 Times in 2,233 Posts	Re: First three pair As always Ron is the voice of reason. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

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