Dutch classic

Mike Carr · 09-18-2014, 12:17 PM

Back when I raced, the Dutch was always one of my favorite races of the year. Fast air (most times), lots of cars, Class Eliminations and just an awesome next-to-the-last race of the year. Weather, as stated, can yo-yo from year to year. I, too, have been there when it was cold, and warm. 2002, it rained out, it was rescheduled on top of the Hagerstown MD S/SS race weekend. We went to the make-up on Saturday and raced before going to Maryland; it never got above 46* at the Grove. Other years have been chilly; other years 80* or more (we knew when we woke up and could comfortably wear shorts it wasn't 'good' record-setting weather). It has rained more often than not every year seemingly since 2004 ('06 was the last year I went). The Finish Line Bar and Grill across the street from the one entrance was always a popular destination when rained out for the day. When I raced, my three favorite races were always late in the year (Indy, the Dutch, and the Mason-Dixon S/SS Fall Classic in Hagerstown) so I almost had to half-wish the summer away to get to the races I enjoyed...lol.

With good weather, I think you all will enjoy 'The Dutch'.

09-18-2014, 12:17 PM	#7
Mike Carr VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Enon Valley PA Posts: 1,650 Likes: 234 Liked 83 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Dutch classic Back when I raced, the Dutch was always one of my favorite races of the year. Fast air (most times), lots of cars, Class Eliminations and just an awesome next-to-the-last race of the year. Weather, as stated, can yo-yo from year to year. I, too, have been there when it was cold, and warm. 2002, it rained out, it was rescheduled on top of the Hagerstown MD S/SS race weekend. We went to the make-up on Saturday and raced before going to Maryland; it never got above 46* at the Grove. Other years have been chilly; other years 80* or more (we knew when we woke up and could comfortably wear shorts it wasn't 'good' record-setting weather). It has rained more often than not every year seemingly since 2004 ('06 was the last year I went). The Finish Line Bar and Grill across the street from the one entrance was always a popular destination when rained out for the day. When I raced, my three favorite races were always late in the year (Indy, the Dutch, and the Mason-Dixon S/SS Fall Classic in Hagerstown) so I almost had to half-wish the summer away to get to the races I enjoyed...lol. With good weather, I think you all will enjoy 'The Dutch'. __________________ Mike Carr, Tri-State S/SS Association President Looking for 2015 S/SS Race Sponsors Contact me if interested buffdaddy_1302@hotmail.com (724) 510-5912