Several Southern IHRA Tracks Switch To NHRA - Page 2

Alan Roehrich · 09-18-2016, 05:51 PM

I like SGMP, but I'd rather see a track other than Orlando get a race. Division 2 should really have a full schedule of LODRS races, at least 7, and maybe not so many in Florida. I don't have anything against Florida, but there are other states in Division 2 besides Florida and Georgia. Especially since, as my friend Mr. Derby City says, Division 2 needs cars outside the division to have a good count.

Jim Bailey · 09-18-2016, 06:54 PM

YES ... now I don't have to move back to OHIO...lol

james schaechter · 09-18-2016, 07:10 PM

If they can drop an open in Orlando and bundle it with the gville points meet and the gators, it works. They should have protected that schedule years ago instead of killing it.

Jim Wahl · 09-18-2016, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

Pretty much.

My guess is that the odds are good that Orlando and SGMP may get LODRS races next year.

I understand that was part of the deal. Jim

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HR9121 · 09-18-2016, 08:47 PM

I'm not going to lie I'm not exactly thrilled was just getting excited about some races closer to me. Those are 10 and 12 hour rides from here, oh well we'll see what happens.....

Wayne Totaro · 09-18-2016, 10:00 PM

If they can't prep the starting line at Gainesville any better than they did this year, Orlando would be a welcome replacement!

Alan Roehrich · 09-19-2016, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wayne Totaro

If they can't prep the starting line at Gainesville any better than they did this year, Orlando would be a welcome replacement!

We've spun more at Orlando than Gainesville, and we can hook in a car wash.

Denny Steward · 09-19-2016, 08:37 AM

The official announcement from Ozzy will be in the next couple of days. Orlando and SGMP will have points races in 2017. If you haven't been to Orlando in the last two years there are a lot of improvements waiting on you. All new burn out area and fresh concrete from wall to wall for 700 feet, new concrete walls, more track lighting, new paint everywhere etc. etc. This move by Ozzy and his company is great news for the sportsman racer! Alan I can promise you the track at Orlando is now one of the best hooking tracks anywhere!!! We were there yesterday testing a Pro Mod car on a Fun Day Sunday and went .961 60ft. 2.62 to the 330. SGMP was a nice track to start with but they have made improvements there also, you will not be disappointed racing at either of these tracks. The Emerald Coast Track is also getting a complete makeover and will be opening very soon. In todays world of tracks closing down we need to support the owners that are trying to keep this sport alive!!!!!

Mickey Whaley · 09-19-2016, 09:59 AM

Galot had a good race and one of the nicer racer tracks I have been to

600ci · 09-19-2016, 11:38 AM

our cobra jet hooks on either lane at orlando
Wade, Ozzy and the guys do a great job

09-18-2016, 05:51 PM	#11
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,115 Likes: 1,572 Liked 1,828 Times in 414 Posts	Re: Several Southern IHRA Tracks Switch To NHRA I like SGMP, but I'd rather see a track other than Orlando get a race. Division 2 should really have a full schedule of LODRS races, at least 7, and maybe not so many in Florida. I don't have anything against Florida, but there are other states in Division 2 besides Florida and Georgia. Especially since, as my friend Mr. Derby City says, Division 2 needs cars outside the division to have a good count. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

09-18-2016, 06:54 PM	#12
Jim Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 674 Likes: 15 Liked 584 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Several Southern IHRA Tracks Switch To NHRA YES ... now I don't have to move back to OHIO...lol

09-18-2016, 07:10 PM	#13
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,989 Likes: 1,289 Liked 1,429 Times in 297 Posts	Re: Several Southern IHRA Tracks Switch To NHRA If they can drop an open in Orlando and bundle it with the gville points meet and the gators, it works. They should have protected that schedule years ago instead of killing it. __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

09-18-2016, 08:47 PM	#15
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,467 Likes: 146 Liked 3,363 Times in 731 Posts	Re: Several Southern IHRA Tracks Switch To NHRA I'm not going to lie I'm not exactly thrilled was just getting excited about some races closer to me. Those are 10 and 12 hour rides from here, oh well we'll see what happens..... __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA. SS/JA

09-18-2016, 10:00 PM	#16
Wayne Totaro Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 235 Likes: 1 Liked 39 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Several Southern IHRA Tracks Switch To NHRA If they can't prep the starting line at Gainesville any better than they did this year, Orlando would be a welcome replacement! __________________ J. Wayne Totaro 1117 STK

09-19-2016, 08:37 AM	#18
Denny Steward Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: PORT ORANGE FL Posts: 283 Likes: 414 Liked 131 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Several Southern IHRA Tracks Switch To NHRA The official announcement from Ozzy will be in the next couple of days. Orlando and SGMP will have points races in 2017. If you haven't been to Orlando in the last two years there are a lot of improvements waiting on you. All new burn out area and fresh concrete from wall to wall for 700 feet, new concrete walls, more track lighting, new paint everywhere etc. etc. This move by Ozzy and his company is great news for the sportsman racer! Alan I can promise you the track at Orlando is now one of the best hooking tracks anywhere!!! We were there yesterday testing a Pro Mod car on a Fun Day Sunday and went .961 60ft. 2.62 to the 330. SGMP was a nice track to start with but they have made improvements there also, you will not be disappointed racing at either of these tracks. The Emerald Coast Track is also getting a complete makeover and will be opening very soon. In todays world of tracks closing down we need to support the owners that are trying to keep this sport alive!!!!! __________________ Denny Steward GT/JA 246

09-19-2016, 09:59 AM	#19
Mickey Whaley VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,220 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Several Southern IHRA Tracks Switch To NHRA Galot had a good race and one of the nicer racer tracks I have been to

09-19-2016, 11:38 AM	#20
600ci Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 163 Likes: 5 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Several Southern IHRA Tracks Switch To NHRA our cobra jet hooks on either lane at orlando Wade, Ozzy and the guys do a great job

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