Memphis now IHRA

Michael Beard · 02-09-2011, 09:39 AM

I hear stuff about the weather a lot, like when I moved south, everybody told me how hot it was going to be. I remember racing at Quaker City one summer when it was 100 degrees every weekend, and even a national event in Canada when it was 98 deg and 98%. If you stay home, it's still going to be hot out.

I'd like to see them move the World Finals to Memphis next year. A more central location (and an end of year schedule for those who can't/won't race when it's hot) would be great for Tournament of Champions qualifiers from other parts of the country. Would be a great spot for a Bracket Finals, too.

X-TECH MAN · 02-09-2011, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Beard

I hear stuff about the weather a lot, like when I moved south, everybody told me how hot it was going to be. I remember racing at Quaker City one summer when it was 100 degrees every weekend, and even a national event in Canada when it was 98 deg and 98%. If you stay home, it's still going to be hot out.

I'd like to see them move the World Finals to Memphis next year. A more central location (and an end of year schedule for those who can't/won't race when it's hot) would be great for Tournament of Champions qualifiers from other parts of the country. Would be a great spot for a Bracket Finals, too.

Remember how HOT it was at Byron, Ill. during the US Class Nationals ? It sure didnt hurt the car count there as I teched in everyone of them.......LOL. I have heard the same about Florida in the summer. After being here for a season the weather wasnt as bad as most say. I sure beats the heck out of snow and ice with freezing temps all winter long !

cody pollage · 02-09-2011, 11:01 AM

Quote: X Tech Man
Remember how HOT it was at Byron, Ill. during the US Class Nationals ? It sure didnt hurt the car count there as I teched in everyone of them.......LOL. I have heard the same about Florida in the summer. After being here for a season the weather wasnt as bad as most say. I sure beats the heck out of snow and ice with freezing temps all winter long !

That's what I'm talking about. I rather it be 103 degrees everyday then 33 degrees everyday. Hell, down here in Louisiana, weather is so nice to us, we race 12 months a year.

FINESPLINE · 02-09-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cody pollage

Quote: X Tech Man
Remember how HOT it was at Byron, Ill. during the US Class Nationals ? It sure didnt hurt the car count there as I teched in everyone of them.......LOL. I have heard the same about Florida in the summer. After being here for a season the weather wasnt as bad as most say. I sure beats the heck out of snow and ice with freezing temps all winter long !

That's what I'm talking about. I rather it be 103 degrees everyday then 33 degrees everyday. Hell, down here in Louisiana, weather is so nice to us, we race 12 months a year.

Well, to each their own. I spent my basic and AIT in Fort Polk, La. in 1971 starting in May. Great place to go for jungle training. There were days it got so hot and humid that the army would actually back down on the training. -----------John

X-TECH MAN · 02-09-2011, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FINESPLINE

Well, to each their own. I spent my basic and AIT in Fort Polk, La. in 1971 starting in May. Great place to go for jungle training. There were days it got so hot and humid that the army would actually back down on the training. -----------John

It was hotter than that in the Nam. I remember building bunkers in 115 degree heat. Some guys wished we would get hit so we could get down in our holes for some shade.....LOL
If ya cant stand the heat then get out of the kitchen !

FINESPLINE · 02-09-2011, 01:20 PM

Been there , Done that ! Fort Polk was great for building you up for the even greater experience. The heat I learned to handle but the humidity at times was indescribable. Did not think the human body could sweat as fast as when I was in Nam. A diet of water and salt pills. LOL

Greg Hill · 02-09-2011, 06:18 PM

I think these guys that bought Memphis are going to be a player in the motorsports world. I heard they were looking at St. Louis also.

Michael Beard · 02-09-2011, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

Remember how HOT it was at Byron, Ill. during the US Class Nationals ? It sure didnt hurt the car count there as I teched in everyone of them.......LOL.

YES. 107, mebbe 104 in the shade. If you drank a bottle of water, it fell out your feet... and everyone had a GREAT time at one of the best races ever.

X-TECH MAN · 02-09-2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Beard

YES. 107, mebbe 104 in the shade. If you drank a bottle of water, it fell out your feet... and everyone had a GREAT time at one of the best races ever.

Did you hear that Alex ! Maybe its time for another or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 + LOL

K Stubbs · 02-09-2011, 12:48 PM

If they do have a low car count it will not be because of the track, it is as good as any including the location. The economy is more of a factor as well as more people are looking for a reason to "not race" for whatever reason. Im sure they will have some great races there and make them very appealing to the people that want to race.

02-09-2011, 09:39 AM	#1
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Memphis now IHRA I hear stuff about the weather a lot, like when I moved south, everybody told me how hot it was going to be. I remember racing at Quaker City one summer when it was 100 degrees every weekend, and even a national event in Canada when it was 98 deg and 98%. If you stay home, it's still going to be hot out. I'd like to see them move the World Finals to Memphis next year. A more central location (and an end of year schedule for those who can't/won't race when it's hot) would be great for Tournament of Champions qualifiers from other parts of the country. Would be a great spot for a Bracket Finals, too. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

02-09-2011, 11:01 AM	#3
cody pollage Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 117 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Memphis now IHRA Quote: X Tech Man Remember how HOT it was at Byron, Ill. during the US Class Nationals ? It sure didnt hurt the car count there as I teched in everyone of them.......LOL. I have heard the same about Florida in the summer. After being here for a season the weather wasnt as bad as most say. I sure beats the heck out of snow and ice with freezing temps all winter long ! That's what I'm talking about. I rather it be 103 degrees everyday then 33 degrees everyday. Hell, down here in Louisiana, weather is so nice to us, we race 12 months a year.

02-09-2011, 01:20 PM	#6
FINESPLINE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Island of high taxes, N.Y. Posts: 541 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Memphis now IHRA Been there , Done that ! Fort Polk was great for building you up for the even greater experience. The heat I learned to handle but the humidity at times was indescribable. Did not think the human body could sweat as fast as when I was in Nam. A diet of water and salt pills. LOL

02-09-2011, 06:18 PM	#7
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 68 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Memphis now IHRA I think these guys that bought Memphis are going to be a player in the motorsports world. I heard they were looking at St. Louis also. __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK

02-09-2011, 12:48 PM	#10
K Stubbs Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Benton, Arkansas Posts: 402 Likes: 0 Liked 20 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Memphis now IHRA If they do have a low car count it will not be because of the track, it is as good as any including the location. The economy is more of a factor as well as more people are looking for a reason to "not race" for whatever reason. Im sure they will have some great races there and make them very appealing to the people that want to race.