WHAT IF part 2

Ed Fernandez · 01-24-2009, 06:19 PM

I'll be the first.Have the race at Atco NJ.Tie for best run track with NP.Now let's hear where else.This is where it gets interesting.Like every other hot topic it will turn into a free for all.Just speaking from experience.

Ed F.

Alan Roehrich · 01-24-2009, 06:31 PM

Ed, I think it is important that the race be held at as central a location as possible. Sure, it'd be real convenient for me, or racers around me, to say Bowling Green, Bristol, or Memphis, but that makes a really long tow for guys from the south of Division 2 and 4, and the guys from Division 1. We've been hoping to go to No Problem, and that would be a great place to have it. But what about the Division 1 and Division 3 guys? And we aren't even getting to divisions further west. Sure, you can't be all things to all people, that's a big failing this sort of thing falls into. But you have to put the best effort out to get a location that is central enough to draw a good field that is also a good cross section of the racers. I'm not saying no to or voting against Atco or No Problem, not by any stretch.

Ed Fernandez · 01-24-2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

Ed, I think it is important that the race be held at as central a location as possible. Sure, it'd be real convenient for me, or racers around me, to say Bowling Green, Bristol, or Memphis, but that makes a really long tow for guys from the south of Division 2 and 4, and the guys from Division 1. We've been hoping to go to No Problem, and that would be a great place to have it. But what about the Division 1 and Division 3 guys? And we aren't even getting to divisions further west. Sure, you can't be all things to all people, that's a big failing this sort of thing falls into. But you have to put the best effort out to get a location that is central enough to draw a good field that is also a good cross section of the racers. I'm not saying no to or voting against Atco or No Problem, not by any stretch.

Alan;
That's the point I'm making.Somebody is going to get on here and have a hissy fit that the race isn't in their neighborhood and so on and so on.Based on the state of the economy travel is out of the question for many of us.The best solution would be races at ,for example,Maple Grove,NP,Milan,Phoenix and Calif.
Regional for sure,but good coverage.The logistics of organizing it would be emense though.
It's too bad the numb nuts at NHRA dont just give us 2 Sports Nat's in each division and run the clown classes at national events.I could surely live with that.
Sports Nat's at Atco and Maple Grove (we already have the Dutch) would be fantasti aqh but what do I know,I'm just a lowly NHRA dues paying member for 33 years and still counting.

Ed

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Alan Roehrich · 01-24-2009, 07:27 PM

Ed, you are right, some regional events would be excellent, especially considering the economy. However, they probably need a big event to get the whole thing off the ground. And that needs to be as centrally located as is humanly possible.

I agree completely, there will be those who demand it be held in their back yard. Those are exactly the people who need to be ignored, because they will only do what serves their own desires and interests, and ignore the big picture. They'll show for a race or two, if it suits them. If you try to make them happy, you'll put off a lot more racers who would travel a reasonable distance to support something like this.

We don't even have one SportsNational Open here in Division 2. Shoot, we don't even have a points meet that isn't in Georgia or Florida, Atlanta is the only event that isn't in south Georgia or further south. Tennessee, Alabama, and the Carolinas get the finger. Charlotte has their National Event, and so does Bristol. That's it. Memphis, for whatever reason, is Division 4. So I completely agree with you and understand about the scheduling and travel. We practically have to take the entire month of February and part of March off to run Division 2.

Michael Beard · 01-24-2009, 06:36 PM

Norwalk, US131, No Problem... I've never been to Edgewater, but good location there...

What are some of the mid-west track like?

Adam Strang · 01-24-2009, 07:25 PM

My suggestion would be Edgewater,Bowling Green or O`Reilly Raceway Park.You have to have it centrally located to have the best draw. I`m in for something like that.

Alan Roehrich · 01-24-2009, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam Strang

My suggestion would be Edgewater,Bowling Green or O`Reilly Raceway Park.You have to have it centrally located to have the best draw. I`m in for something like that.

O'Reilly would be a major deal, if it could be pulled off. But somehow I doubt NHRA will let that happen.

Bowling Green would be really cool for us, we can be there in about 90 minutes or so.

But again, I'm looking at the bigger picture, the greater good. What's great for us, like Bowling Green, might not be the best we can do for everyone.

Adam Strang · 01-24-2009, 07:47 PM

After I posted I realized O`Reilly was owned by NHRA so that probably wouldn`t be a good choice.

Alan,I`m happy for you that you are 90 minutes from BG but it`s more centrally located than Atco.If you don`t like my suggestions I`ll go with Atco.

Adam Strang · 01-24-2009, 07:53 PM

Ed,1000 miles is my limit these days!...lol

It`s already -5*,come on up and you can help me stack some wood....

Ed Fernandez · 01-24-2009, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam Strang

Ed,1000 miles is my limit these days!...lol

It`s already -5*,come on up and you can help me stack some wood....

What is wood?

01-24-2009, 06:19 PM	#1
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: WHAT IF part 2 I'll be the first.Have the race at Atco NJ.Tie for best run track with NP.Now let's hear where else.This is where it gets interesting.Like every other hot topic it will turn into a free for all.Just speaking from experience. Ed F. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

01-24-2009, 06:31 PM	#2
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,118 Likes: 1,573 Liked 1,836 Times in 417 Posts	Re: WHAT IF part 2 Ed, I think it is important that the race be held at as central a location as possible. Sure, it'd be real convenient for me, or racers around me, to say Bowling Green, Bristol, or Memphis, but that makes a really long tow for guys from the south of Division 2 and 4, and the guys from Division 1. We've been hoping to go to No Problem, and that would be a great place to have it. But what about the Division 1 and Division 3 guys? And we aren't even getting to divisions further west. Sure, you can't be all things to all people, that's a big failing this sort of thing falls into. But you have to put the best effort out to get a location that is central enough to draw a good field that is also a good cross section of the racers. I'm not saying no to or voting against Atco or No Problem, not by any stretch. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

01-24-2009, 07:27 PM	#4
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,118 Likes: 1,573 Liked 1,836 Times in 417 Posts	Re: WHAT IF part 2 Ed, you are right, some regional events would be excellent, especially considering the economy. However, they probably need a big event to get the whole thing off the ground. And that needs to be as centrally located as is humanly possible. I agree completely, there will be those who demand it be held in their back yard. Those are exactly the people who need to be ignored, because they will only do what serves their own desires and interests, and ignore the big picture. They'll show for a race or two, if it suits them. If you try to make them happy, you'll put off a lot more racers who would travel a reasonable distance to support something like this. We don't even have one SportsNational Open here in Division 2. Shoot, we don't even have a points meet that isn't in Georgia or Florida, Atlanta is the only event that isn't in south Georgia or further south. Tennessee, Alabama, and the Carolinas get the finger. Charlotte has their National Event, and so does Bristol. That's it. Memphis, for whatever reason, is Division 4. So I completely agree with you and understand about the scheduling and travel. We practically have to take the entire month of February and part of March off to run Division 2. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

01-24-2009, 06:36 PM	#5
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: WHAT IF part 2 Norwalk, US131, No Problem... I've never been to Edgewater, but good location there... What are some of the mid-west track like? __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

01-24-2009, 07:25 PM	#6
Adam Strang Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Jericho,Vt Posts: 207 Likes: 94 Liked 96 Times in 23 Posts	Re: WHAT IF part 2 My suggestion would be Edgewater,Bowling Green or O`Reilly Raceway Park.You have to have it centrally located to have the best draw. I`m in for something like that. __________________ Adam Strang 1018 STK

01-24-2009, 07:47 PM	#8
Adam Strang Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Jericho,Vt Posts: 207 Likes: 94 Liked 96 Times in 23 Posts	Re: WHAT IF part 2 After I posted I realized O`Reilly was owned by NHRA so that probably wouldn`t be a good choice. Alan,I`m happy for you that you are 90 minutes from BG but it`s more centrally located than Atco.If you don`t like my suggestions I`ll go with Atco. __________________ Adam Strang 1018 STK

01-24-2009, 07:53 PM	#9
Adam Strang Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Jericho,Vt Posts: 207 Likes: 94 Liked 96 Times in 23 Posts	Re: WHAT IF part 2 Ed,1000 miles is my limit these days!...lol It`s already -5*,come on up and you can help me stack some wood.... __________________ Adam Strang 1018 STK