Live from Martin

Beth Denysenko · 08-01-2009, 07:55 PM

Well, I singled for class, they didn't have enough plaques so had to get that today. Tony gave it everything we had to run against Lent, and continued where I left off in the rash of redlights for us . . .

This morning, I was the first one out for our team. Facing a stiff tailwind, Alex put a 13 flat on the window and I was very happy with that. And I thanked him with a -.009 redlight. But I ran only .01 over, so my crew chief was awesome, the driver was just a bit too jumpy. I had a -.005 in class, so I found my spot, I guess. Just need to back the car off. Tony ran Charlie Bob and had an uncharacteristicly slow RT. Dialed the car right also, but Charlie had a better package. Alex who had a .005 and a .000 during our two qualifying runs declided he couldn't let me sulk alone, so he slapped a -.007 RT on Brad Plourd. GRRRRR! Three up, three down. The Martin jinx continues for us. I am the only one out of all three of us who has gotten past second round here (quarterfinals last year).

I am disappointed in a few things here.
1. I appreciated letting the bracket cars and the junior dragsters in, it's a big deal for them I am sure. But I am bothered it's at the expense of our third qualifying run. We used to get a third hit Saturday morning and we lost that and I am really frustrated by that. Top Sportsman and Top Dragster were scheduled for three (they only ended up with two, but the intention was three). We all paid good money to race, $190 per car. I think we deserve three hits. I am going to let the powers that be know, I invite anyone else who feels the same to also write Scooter.
2. There is no rhyme or reason to the parking here. Maybe if we had gotten here earlier it may have been different, I guess, but we weren't that late (7 pm ish). It's a cluster.
3. I have to say however, they have some of the nicest, most wonderful staff at IHRA events and always have. Especially the tech guys (Jim, Bob, Hank, etc)! And our division starter, Bill, is truly tops! The people - it's one of the best parts of IHRA - and I would be remiss if I whined about some of the negatives and didn't mention a big positive.
4. They need to hire Bob Unkefer FULL TIME! We were in the stands for second round of Stock & SuperStock (grrrrrrr) and people around were commenting about how good his announcing was - he was a pleasure to listen to and was so informative and entertaining! Aaron Polburn, if you know what's good for growth and fan understanding, bring Bob on full time!

That's it for now . . . loading up in the a.m. and heading south. Scott Macy just went -.004 in the Moser Final. BUMMER! A stocker running at Top Sportsman car! Scott still made the drive worthwhile - way to go get getting to the final!

08-01-2009, 07:55 PM	#9
Beth Denysenko Live Reporter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 426 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from Martin Well, I singled for class, they didn't have enough plaques so had to get that today. Tony gave it everything we had to run against Lent, and continued where I left off in the rash of redlights for us . . . This morning, I was the first one out for our team. Facing a stiff tailwind, Alex put a 13 flat on the window and I was very happy with that. And I thanked him with a -.009 redlight. But I ran only .01 over, so my crew chief was awesome, the driver was just a bit too jumpy. I had a -.005 in class, so I found my spot, I guess. Just need to back the car off. Tony ran Charlie Bob and had an uncharacteristicly slow RT. Dialed the car right also, but Charlie had a better package. Alex who had a .005 and a .000 during our two qualifying runs declided he couldn't let me sulk alone, so he slapped a -.007 RT on Brad Plourd. GRRRRR! Three up, three down. The Martin jinx continues for us. I am the only one out of all three of us who has gotten past second round here (quarterfinals last year). I am disappointed in a few things here. 1. I appreciated letting the bracket cars and the junior dragsters in, it's a big deal for them I am sure. But I am bothered it's at the expense of our third qualifying run. We used to get a third hit Saturday morning and we lost that and I am really frustrated by that. Top Sportsman and Top Dragster were scheduled for three (they only ended up with two, but the intention was three). We all paid good money to race, $190 per car. I think we deserve three hits. I am going to let the powers that be know, I invite anyone else who feels the same to also write Scooter. 2. There is no rhyme or reason to the parking here. Maybe if we had gotten here earlier it may have been different, I guess, but we weren't that late (7 pm ish). It's a cluster. 3. I have to say however, they have some of the nicest, most wonderful staff at IHRA events and always have. Especially the tech guys (Jim, Bob, Hank, etc)! And our division starter, Bill, is truly tops! The people - it's one of the best parts of IHRA - and I would be remiss if I whined about some of the negatives and didn't mention a big positive. 4. They need to hire Bob Unkefer FULL TIME! We were in the stands for second round of Stock & SuperStock (grrrrrrr) and people around were commenting about how good his announcing was - he was a pleasure to listen to and was so informative and entertaining! Aaron Polburn, if you know what's good for growth and fan understanding, bring Bob on full time! That's it for now . . . loading up in the a.m. and heading south. Scott Macy just went -.004 in the Moser Final. BUMMER! A stocker running at Top Sportsman car! Scott still made the drive worthwhile - way to go get getting to the final! __________________ Beth Denysenko P/SA 330 www.moneymakerracing.net Last edited by Beth Denysenko; 08-01-2009 at 07:57 PM.