"Live" from Columbus Jegs Sportsnationals 2011

ss3845 · 09-23-2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Fletcher

I'm planning on leaving tonight after my daughter's soccer game. Can someone there confirm or deny if there was a weeping issue with the track yesterday? I really don't think I can take another day of sitting around NOT being able to race because it's sunny out...

Weeping wasn't the issue yesterday. Lack of qualified management was the problem. It hasn't rained that much and it's supposed to remain cloudy the rest of the weekend. 2:30 and it just started raining again. Not jet dryer in sight. Go ahead and drive 8 hours and hang out in the mud with us. The field grass is so high it's ready to bale into hay. You know this place sucks, why would you even think twice?

Jim McBean

Paul Hellenberg · 09-23-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ss3845

Weeping wasn't the issue yesterday. Lack of qualified management was the problem. It hasn't rained that much and it's supposed to remain cloudy the rest of the weekend. 2:30 and it just started raining again. Not jet dryer in sight. Go ahead and drive 8 hours and hang out in the mud with us. The field grass is so high it's ready to bale into hay. You know this place sucks, why would you even think twice?

Jim McBean

Good Job Jim

I agree 100% but I am at a motel 3 miles away and hoped someone on the grounds could be respond.

A big waste of time.

dynomo · 09-23-2011, 03:06 PM

The question is WHY do they continue to have this race at such a junk track? year after year with the same results.I am loaded and ready to hit the road at the cost of about 500.00 I think you guys have just about talked me out of it sounds like the weather is only one of the problems in Columbus

Dave Tincher · 09-23-2011, 03:16 PM

I think I am going to save my money. They will probably give the class win to the fastest qualifier.. Theres no fun in that.

442OLDS · 09-23-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Tincher

I think I am going to save my money. They will probably give the class win to the fastest qualifier.. Theres no fun in that.

The schedule posted still says class eliminations tomorrow.Friday is cancelled.

Larry Hill · 09-23-2011, 05:22 PM

The weather is supposed to be good on sat and sun. 1 time trial in the morning, then class. They are still planning on getting it done in 2 days.

Hey, we are cooking chili. If you are here, come on over. It should be ready around 5.

Dick Butler · 09-23-2011, 06:32 PM

Other than Memphis being towed out of a LAKE in the pits, Columbus I believe set our own record of being Towed out 3 times. One year from the HIGH ground and after all the units were out it looked like the land had been PLOWED by the Giant tractors. Gee I still miss running there..

Jim Craig · 09-23-2011, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dynomo

The question is WHY do they continue to have this race at such a junk track? year after year with the same results.I am loaded and ready to hit the road at the cost of about 500.00 I think you guys have just about talked me out of it sounds like the weather is only one of the problems in Columbus

Probably because NO ONE else wants the race (at least the divisional), now the JEG's deal, you would think the Coughlin's would hold NHRA's feet to the proverbial fire to maybe putting a little extra into the track for this event, but I guess even they don't have the clout -- good luck to all.

Pete Beau · 09-23-2011, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ss3845

Weeping wasn't the issue yesterday. Lack of qualified management was the problem. It hasn't rained that much and it's supposed to remain cloudy the rest of the weekend. 2:30 and it just started raining again. Not jet dryer in sight. Go ahead and drive 8 hours and hang out in the mud with us. The field grass is so high it's ready to bale into hay. You know this place sucks, why would you even think twice?

Jim McBean

X10

My second most disliked track.

Frank Castros · 09-23-2011, 06:45 PM

Unlike Indy, Bowling Green and Tristate "Trails" has never been on my bucket list. I have heard too many negatives for too long.

09-23-2011, 03:06 PM	#3
dynomo Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 47 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 2 Posts	Re: "Live" from Columbus Jegs Sportsnationals 2011 The question is WHY do they continue to have this race at such a junk track? year after year with the same results.I am loaded and ready to hit the road at the cost of about 500.00 I think you guys have just about talked me out of it sounds like the weather is only one of the problems in Columbus

09-23-2011, 03:16 PM	#4
Dave Tincher Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Elizabethtown IN Posts: 118 Likes: 1 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: "Live" from Columbus Jegs Sportsnationals 2011 I think I am going to save my money. They will probably give the class win to the fastest qualifier.. Theres no fun in that. __________________ Dave Tincher 306 SS

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Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,642 Likes: 1,940 Liked 10,720 Times in 2,232 Posts	Re: "Live" from Columbus Jegs Sportsnationals 2011 The weather is supposed to be good on sat and sun. 1 time trial in the morning, then class. They are still planning on getting it done in 2 days. Hey, we are cooking chili. If you are here, come on over. It should be ready around 5. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

09-23-2011, 06:32 PM	#7
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: "Live" from Columbus Jegs Sportsnationals 2011 Other than Memphis being towed out of a LAKE in the pits, Columbus I believe set our own record of being Towed out 3 times. One year from the HIGH ground and after all the units were out it looked like the land had been PLOWED by the Giant tractors. Gee I still miss running there..

09-23-2011, 06:45 PM	#10
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,975 Likes: 2,598 Liked 2,727 Times in 961 Posts	Re: "Live" from Columbus Jegs Sportsnationals 2011 Unlike Indy, Bowling Green and Tristate "Trails" has never been on my bucket list. I have heard too many negatives for too long.