Only 48 Stockers at Epping?!?

[RNNChrisbarnes]

Originally Posted by Billy Pires

Now that I think about it, Epping had a SPORTSnationals back in 2020. According to DRC they had 84 stockers and almost 50 super stockers. Not bad considering it was the height of the pandemic and the Canadian racers weren’t allowed to leave their country. I think this track deserves more races! Maybe two nationals and a double divisional! Anyway, sportsman have been postponed until the divisional in August.

that was a one-off that Dave Mohn pushed for.

To help with the parking issue they should look at paving the back 40 to the right of the generator. Yes, it will be expensive but they need to do these things if they want to keep it. And they screwed themselves with the wetlands violation. That was a huge financial penalty they had to shell out.

[RKelliher]

Adam, I'm not just refering to just this year. I'm talking about many years. Some improvement would be : Remove VIP parking in the pits, Put racer stand area back, no non motorhome parking in pits,as RNN said, pave the back forty.Take a ride through the pits, you will see areas to expand legally.I know it is a pain to deal with Brentwood, but it can be done. Make the track a better place for the fans and the racers. It can be done.

[Adam Strang]

[QUOTE=RKelliher;681207]Adam, I'm not just refering to just this year. I'm talking about many years. Some improvement would be : Remove VIP parking in the pits, Put racer stand area back, no non motorhome parking in pits,as RNN said, pave the back forty.Take a ride through the pits, you will see areas to expand legally.I know it is a pain to deal with Brentwood, but it can be done. Make the track a better place for the fans and the racers. It can be done.[/QUOTE

Some of your improvements happen at all national events VIP parking in the pits,etc. Not sure if that's a track thing or an NHRA thing.

The title of the thread is 48 Stockers at Epping not what improvements need to be made at Epping.

Sportsman racers where offered the chance to withdraw due to weather. 7 decided to withdraw and I'm guessing it had nothing to do with track improvements.

Hint: IT WAS THE WEATHER.
I'm out.

[RKelliher]

Adam again,I am talking about many years,not just this one. And only tracks with the room let in VIP parking. Letting people pull out without allowing others to get in is a mistake by NHRA. The VIP parking is mostly stock holders and family. NED not NHRA issue. The weather was a factor this weekend as it has been around the country. Part of racing.But when quotas are very low, drop outs make a bigger difference.

[James Perrone]

Please stop with they should let more entry’s in after drop outs
And don’t ask to allow retry to this postponed race
Not happening ever
WE AINT THE SHOW
The rudderless ship is sailing of to Bristol Tennessee

[Jim Whitehead]

Originally Posted by RKelliher

Adam again,I am talking about many years,not just this one. And only tracks with the room let in VIP parking. Letting people pull out without allowing others to get in is a mistake by NHRA. The VIP parking is mostly stock holders and family. NED not NHRA issue. The weather was a factor this weekend as it has been around the country. Part of racing.But when quotas are very low, drop outs make a bigger difference.

How do you let other racers in when people are deciding last minute, and the day of to pull. WEATHER was the issue. As stated tittle was 48 cars at Epping. NOT to beat the track up, and what improvements should they do. Lots of track need improvements, and last minute withdrawal is a new thing. DON’T bash it. Before we now it no tracks will survive. Support it or STOP COMPLAINING.

[1347]

Originally Posted by Jim Whitehead

How do you let other racers in when people are deciding last minute, and the day of to pull. WEATHER was the issue. As stated tittle was 48 cars at Epping. NOT to beat the track up, and what improvements should they do. Lots of track need improvements, and last minute withdrawal is a new thing. DON’T bash it. Before we now it no tracks will survive. Support it or STOP COMPLAINING.

Classic example of " If I ran the racetrack! " by everyone on the internet.

[tstickff]

Bob, I’m very surprised to hear you say just shut this race down, especially coming from someone who lived here and got to enjoy some very great races/nationals at Epping yourself. I think asking to shut this race down for good is a huge mistake. Also we should be careful what we wish for. Before we know it we won’t have any place to race. Don’t think people from NHRA don’t read this site?

Charlotte this year had the same situation before the race started, I was entered, but the forecast was terrible so I withdrew, not worth the 17 plus hour ride. I know you live very close to Charlotte now I did not see you entered at that race? They actually had a larger quota at 60 cars, and only had 53 on the final Q sheet, about the same numbers comparing to Epping.
Charlotte is a track that only operates 2 times a year, should they consider closing down that race also? I know your answer I’m just making a point that the negativity is already very fluid in this sport, let’s just be happy we have a place to race, or sit in the rain and hangout with our closest friends!

Hope all is well
Tim Stickles