Live from Jegs Cajun Sportsnationals-Belle Rose - Page 22

Richard Grant · 03-25-2013, 08:35 AM

I had planned on attending the June race, however who wants to go to Slick City? Our local track and Shreveport went through these problems with new owners. They no longer own the tracks. Currently Monroe hooks like crazy due to real racers becoming owners and not using the cheap stuff to prep the track with. It seems that every "new" owner thinks they can low ball it and get by. They finally learn that in order to attract racers they must bite the bullet and use the "good stuff" or lose a significant portion of the racers. Stockers and probably all high hp classes need the best stuff in order to be consistent. At one of the last races, I made at NO Problem I raised tire pressures up to 26#'s before I finally couldn't hook. It increased my MPH each # I reaised it. I sounds like you better start low and go lower to be consistent.

bigdaddy4026 · 03-25-2013, 08:56 AM

OK i have heard this for 2 years,yes they have different owners,but the same guy that was prepping the track for i bet 10+ years (even when mr pat owned it) still does it, so explain to me how its different since its a new owner.
This is my home track and this tread was a awesome job of live reporting (even though he said choot um he's a Chevy guy when i walked up)

,so take the bashing and trash talk somewhere else!

i don't know but i did see Mr pat on the jet dryer so he was there.

congrats to all who did well this weekend!!!

my son and i tried to keep most of you guys were busy and we didn't want to be a bother!

Larry Hill · 03-25-2013, 09:20 AM

We are about ready to pull out of No Problem Raceway this morning. All in all we had a great time. The people and the hospitality make the race. And we never had a problem hooking at all! But that may be due to our Goodyear tires! And we will probably be back next year--just for the food if nothing else!

Darrin Christen · 03-25-2013, 09:37 AM

Thanks for the great pictures and coverage of the race as usual Patsy, it was nice meeting you in the lanes. Y'all have a safe trip home.

sammy pizzolato · 03-25-2013, 10:15 AM

i don't know of many cars who had a problem hooking. only cars that had traction problems were cars with set up problems.that track was as they say in calf, bitchin man. and PS thanks patsey larry for the coverage you are the BEST!!!!!!

Brett C · 03-25-2013, 10:30 AM

Had around half a dozen cars go in the 8's on 9" tires this weekend. Track obviously pretty good.

G Schenck · 03-25-2013, 12:20 PM

I talked to Pat friday night and he said he had the new owners buy the good stuff. I thought the traction was fairly good until they sprayed about ten feet from the starting line till past half track without dragging rubber right in front of the semi finals in Comp and Top Dragster. Well three of the four smoked the tires as soon as they got to the fresh spray. The round before Greg Kamplain (B/ED) went .963 60 foot.

Greg

Richard Grant · 03-25-2013, 12:25 PM

I am sorry for my comments then. I've had a bad experience with a change of track ownership and Pat was/is the best. Best of luck to the new owners.

Nitro Joe Jackson · 03-25-2013, 01:23 PM

HP Changes from sportsnats:
The horsepower rating for 2011 Dodge Drag Pak, entries with the 512 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 450 currently rated at 478, has been increased by twenty one horsepower, to 499 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator.

The horsepower rating for 1986 Chevrolet C-10 truck, entries with the 350 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 165 currently rated at 173, has been increased by sixteen horsepower, to 189 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator.

cicero819 · 03-25-2013, 10:31 PM

Mr the butcher next time you have a negative comment have the decency to add your name! Second Jeff did what most people are afraid to do, put your money where your mouth is, second he lost and like a gentleman he took it and dealt with it like a gentleman.Mr Barton you could learn a thing or two on be graceful in defeat and in winning,take it like a man without comments. Second why must a track be like glue on flypaper, shouldn't you know how to set-up your car for any condition, if you want to run a fast car you better know how to tune that suspension. You have to leave some meat on the bone for the track operator too, look at the expense, taxes, repair, special vehicle, ambulance, staff, cutting the grass, etc,etc come on, or be ready to pay more or see the track go by by and let corn grow instead of hearing all that bitching(which I have been guilty of flapping my gums about without thinking of the cost of running such an event). Claude Ruel

03-25-2013, 08:35 AM	#211
Richard Grant Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: West Monroe, La. Posts: 301 Likes: 9 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Live from Jegs Cajun Sportsnationals-Belle Rose I had planned on attending the June race, however who wants to go to Slick City? Our local track and Shreveport went through these problems with new owners. They no longer own the tracks. Currently Monroe hooks like crazy due to real racers becoming owners and not using the cheap stuff to prep the track with. It seems that every "new" owner thinks they can low ball it and get by. They finally learn that in order to attract racers they must bite the bullet and use the "good stuff" or lose a significant portion of the racers. Stockers and probably all high hp classes need the best stuff in order to be consistent. At one of the last races, I made at NO Problem I raised tire pressures up to 26#'s before I finally couldn't hook. It increased my MPH each # I reaised it. I sounds like you better start low and go lower to be consistent. __________________ Richard Grant 4988 STK

03-25-2013, 08:56 AM	#212
bigdaddy4026 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: down on the bayou! louisiana Posts: 97 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from Jegs Cajun Sportsnationals-Belle Rose OK i have heard this for 2 years,yes they have different owners,but the same guy that was prepping the track for i bet 10+ years (even when mr pat owned it) still does it, so explain to me how its different since its a new owner. This is my home track and this tread was a awesome job of live reporting (even though he said choot um he's a Chevy guy when i walked up),so take the bashing and trash talk somewhere else!i don't know but i did see Mr pat on the jet dryer so he was there. congrats to all who did well this weekend!!!my son and i tried to keep most of you guys were busy and we didn't want to be a bother! __________________ as long as the kids are having fun thats all that matters!!!! aaron knight

03-25-2013, 09:20 AM	#213
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,654 Likes: 1,945 Liked 10,783 Times in 2,242 Posts	Re: Live from Jegs Cajun Sportsnationals-Belle Rose We are about ready to pull out of No Problem Raceway this morning. All in all we had a great time. The people and the hospitality make the race. And we never had a problem hooking at all! But that may be due to our Goodyear tires! And we will probably be back next year--just for the food if nothing else! __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

03-25-2013, 09:37 AM	#214
Darrin Christen Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Des Allemands, LA Posts: 365 Likes: 8 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Live from Jegs Cajun Sportsnationals-Belle Rose Thanks for the great pictures and coverage of the race as usual Patsy, it was nice meeting you in the lanes. Y'all have a safe trip home. __________________ 4878 SS/GA 66CHEVY II

03-25-2013, 10:15 AM	#215
sammy pizzolato Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: houma louisiana Posts: 432 Likes: 52 Liked 56 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Live from Jegs Cajun Sportsnationals-Belle Rose i don't know of many cars who had a problem hooking. only cars that had traction problems were cars with set up problems.that track was as they say in calf, bitchin man. and PS thanks patsey larry for the coverage you are the BEST!!!!!! Last edited by sammy pizzolato; 03-25-2013 at 10:18 AM.

03-25-2013, 10:30 AM	#216
Brett C VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Thibodaux, LA Posts: 1,198 Likes: 329 Liked 1,018 Times in 217 Posts	Re: Live from Jegs Cajun Sportsnationals-Belle Rose Had around half a dozen cars go in the 8's on 9" tires this weekend. Track obviously pretty good. __________________ Brett Candies 4192 Stock/SS God Bless America

03-25-2013, 12:20 PM	#217
G Schenck Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Harahan, La. Posts: 521 Likes: 41 Liked 81 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Live from Jegs Cajun Sportsnationals-Belle Rose I talked to Pat friday night and he said he had the new owners buy the good stuff. I thought the traction was fairly good until they sprayed about ten feet from the starting line till past half track without dragging rubber right in front of the semi finals in Comp and Top Dragster. Well three of the four smoked the tires as soon as they got to the fresh spray. The round before Greg Kamplain (B/ED) went .963 60 foot. Greg

03-25-2013, 12:25 PM	#218
Richard Grant Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: West Monroe, La. Posts: 301 Likes: 9 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Live from Jegs Cajun Sportsnationals-Belle Rose I am sorry for my comments then. I've had a bad experience with a change of track ownership and Pat was/is the best. Best of luck to the new owners. __________________ Richard Grant 4988 STK

03-25-2013, 01:23 PM	#219
Nitro Joe Jackson VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Loudonville, Ohio or where ever the Nitro Lounge is parked Posts: 2,293 Likes: 58 Liked 67 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Live from Jegs Cajun Sportsnationals-Belle Rose HP Changes from sportsnats: The horsepower rating for 2011 Dodge Drag Pak, entries with the 512 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 450 currently rated at 478, has been increased by twenty one horsepower, to 499 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. The horsepower rating for 1986 Chevrolet C-10 truck, entries with the 350 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 165 currently rated at 173, has been increased by sixteen horsepower, to 189 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. __________________ Nitro Joe Jackson STK 3431 nitrojoe@neo.rr.com

03-25-2013, 10:31 PM	#220
cicero819 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aylmer Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,086 Likes: 31 Liked 69 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Live from Jegs Cajun Sportsnationals-Belle Rose Mr the butcher next time you have a negative comment have the decency to add your name! Second Jeff did what most people are afraid to do, put your money where your mouth is, second he lost and like a gentleman he took it and dealt with it like a gentleman.Mr Barton you could learn a thing or two on be graceful in defeat and in winning,take it like a man without comments. Second why must a track be like glue on flypaper, shouldn't you know how to set-up your car for any condition, if you want to run a fast car you better know how to tune that suspension. You have to leave some meat on the bone for the track operator too, look at the expense, taxes, repair, special vehicle, ambulance, staff, cutting the grass, etc,etc come on, or be ready to pay more or see the track go by by and let corn grow instead of hearing all that bitching(which I have been guilty of flapping my gums about without thinking of the cost of running such an event). Claude Ruel