Turkey Trots

Tom Moock · 11-30-2012, 03:43 PM

John, I called 1320.go.com, they said they called the track and they wouldn`t turn on 1320go because they were setting records today, 1320go said it would be on tomorrow. Tom

John Leichtamer Jr · 11-30-2012, 07:51 PM

Thanks Tom

Hammer

Mark Yacavone · 11-30-2012, 10:46 PM

Any body there? Any remotes?
Records?

We're all spoiled here now!

Lew Silverman · 12-01-2012, 01:00 AM

Great day here at Gainesville! Typical November weather for this part of Florida, cool in the evening, but warming up rather quickly as the Sun comes out, although some clouds rolled in later in the day.

A few records broken yesterday, Wednesday - Cap't Jack McCarthy is the new Record Holder in U/SA with his classic 1960 Chevy wagon. I believe there were a few others at the teardown trailer, but I'm sorry .I didn't get much information.

We all got three time runs today, and were finished before 1600. Track opens tomorrow at 0700, and we're right into the Combo at approximately 0900. Should be a good day as there are a number of quick cars here!

More tomorrow!

Lew

jmcarter · 12-01-2012, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Moock

John, I called 1320.go.com, they said they called the track and they wouldn`t turn on 1320go because they were setting records today, 1320go said it would be on tomorrow. Tom

Apparently not...I know we're spoiled but too much trouble to turn it on? Probably get some Facebook post from Rich at the end of the day then DRC tomorrow

SS/GSI · 12-01-2012, 03:29 PM

I would just like to thank Mr. Collins for helping us out as much as he did; however with that said it will be my first and last Open at Gainsville and I think I speak for a few other racers when I say shame on whomever was in charge of the track preparations. The test and tune session on Thursday was a disgrace and the track wasn't much better yesterday. At least half the cars left and with a minimal car count to begin with, this Open will probably be non existent soon enough. I just wonder how NHRA and the track thinks a race is suppose to grow from year to year when you can even put your best foot forward on the first go. Weather was great, had a great time seeing a few friends before seasons ends and most of us made our war to PRI. Next time the NHRA or the track needs extra money to properly prepare the track, I'm sure you can pass the hat around the pits and we will be more than happy to chip in, especially after driving over 2000 miles!

Dyno · 12-01-2012, 03:52 PM

I heard the track was terrible, many racers left on Friday. Anyone know if the SS/AH record was reset? Thanks, Dyno

David Barton · 12-01-2012, 08:09 PM

I agree with Gaffney. The track was terrible. After busting our *** to get there it was disappointing to say the least. Especially because we chose racing at Gainesville over other plans like the PRI show. What's it going to take to get NHRA to prep a track properly? You can't blame it on money because I guarantee there was more than a few racers that would have been happy to pitch in extra cash for better conditions.

Ed Wright · 12-01-2012, 08:31 PM

Are they trying to use VP Track Bite again?

Jim Wahl · 12-02-2012, 12:15 AM

WE still don't know who won or how many cars were there in Stock and Super Stock. DRC has results for everything else. Sure glad I decided to do the PRI instead! Jim

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11-30-2012, 03:43 PM	#1
Tom Moock Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 801 Likes: 1 Liked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Turkey Trots John, I called 1320.go.com, they said they called the track and they wouldn`t turn on 1320go because they were setting records today, 1320go said it would be on tomorrow. Tom __________________ Tom Moock 5704 STK

11-30-2012, 07:51 PM	#2
John Leichtamer Jr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orange City Fl Posts: 764 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Turkey Trots Thanks Tom Hammer

11-30-2012, 10:46 PM	#3
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,817 Likes: 2,907 Liked 5,125 Times in 1,953 Posts	Re: Turkey Trots Any body there? Any remotes? Records? We're all spoiled here now! __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

12-01-2012, 01:00 AM	#4
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Turkey Trots Great day here at Gainesville! Typical November weather for this part of Florida, cool in the evening, but warming up rather quickly as the Sun comes out, although some clouds rolled in later in the day. A few records broken yesterday, Wednesday - Cap't Jack McCarthy is the new Record Holder in U/SA with his classic 1960 Chevy wagon. I believe there were a few others at the teardown trailer, but I'm sorry .I didn't get much information. We all got three time runs today, and were finished before 1600. Track opens tomorrow at 0700, and we're right into the Combo at approximately 0900. Should be a good day as there are a number of quick cars here! More tomorrow! Lew __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

12-01-2012, 03:29 PM	#6
SS/GSI Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 292 Likes: 81 Liked 759 Times in 109 Posts	Re: Turkey Trots I would just like to thank Mr. Collins for helping us out as much as he did; however with that said it will be my first and last Open at Gainsville and I think I speak for a few other racers when I say shame on whomever was in charge of the track preparations. The test and tune session on Thursday was a disgrace and the track wasn't much better yesterday. At least half the cars left and with a minimal car count to begin with, this Open will probably be non existent soon enough. I just wonder how NHRA and the track thinks a race is suppose to grow from year to year when you can even put your best foot forward on the first go. Weather was great, had a great time seeing a few friends before seasons ends and most of us made our war to PRI. Next time the NHRA or the track needs extra money to properly prepare the track, I'm sure you can pass the hat around the pits and we will be more than happy to chip in, especially after driving over 2000 miles! __________________ Kevin Gaffney 1123 SS/GA

12-01-2012, 03:52 PM	#7
Dyno Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 916 Likes: 1,140 Liked 685 Times in 204 Posts	Re: Turkey Trots I heard the track was terrible, many racers left on Friday. Anyone know if the SS/AH record was reset? Thanks, Dyno

12-01-2012, 08:09 PM	#8
David Barton Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 199 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Turkey Trots I agree with Gaffney. The track was terrible. After busting our *** to get there it was disappointing to say the least. Especially because we chose racing at Gainesville over other plans like the PRI show. What's it going to take to get NHRA to prep a track properly? You can't blame it on money because I guarantee there was more than a few racers that would have been happy to pitch in extra cash for better conditions.

12-01-2012, 08:31 PM	#9
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Turkey Trots Are they trying to use VP Track Bite again? __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

12-02-2012, 12:15 AM	#10
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 667 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Turkey Trots WE still don't know who won or how many cars were there in Stock and Super Stock. DRC has results for everything else. Sure glad I decided to do the PRI instead! Jim . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.