"Live From" SGMP D2 LODRS

1347 · 03-18-2023, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by James Perrone

I just hope with the new $25 extra entry fee in D1. We don’t have this problem
That’s $225 to enter a race this year ��

It was said that the 25.00 was at the request of the tracks, that they got the additional money, not D1. Was that ever confirmed? If that is true, it will not go to track prep.
I think we have been pretty lucky in D1 for track prep during the race. i know there was a problem at a test and tune.

Tim H · 03-18-2023, 02:58 PM

They seem to be spending lots of time prepping the track today ...

GUMP · 03-18-2023, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim H

They seem to be spending lots of time prepping the track today ...

I'm very happy to see this. It should be the norm...

tstickff · 03-18-2023, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GUMP

I'm very happy to see this. It should be the norm...

Guess they just didn’t want to “prep” yesterday huh? They are prepping the **** out of it today…..too little to late for me

Mike Pearson · 03-19-2023, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tstickff

Guess they just didn’t want to “prep” yesterday huh? They are prepping the **** out of it today…..too little to late for me

Hi Tim
I had the same issue as you round one. Sorry you had a bad experience here in D2. I have been racing D2 for a long time and I can count on one hand the amount of times I have had traction problems at a D2 division race in recent years. . I don’t think it is a sign of the times. I don’t know if most know that SGMP is in the process of being sold so that could have had something to do with the lack of track prep. When I staged during round one I did not see any visible issues with the track. I was surprised when I spun and was a tenth off on my 60 ft time.

Casey Miles · 03-19-2023, 04:42 PM

Am I missing something, but Marion Stevenson had a bye run in the 4th rd and then another bye in the semifinals. How is that possible and why doesn't the ladder get corrected so that there aren't any double byes? I have nothing against Marion, he's just racing the way NHRA tells him to.

Casey Miles
248H Stock

Jim Wahl · 03-19-2023, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Casey Miles

Am I missing something, but Marion Stevenson had a bye run in the 4th rd and then another bye in the semifinals. How is that possible and why doesn't the ladder get corrected so that there aren't any double byes? I have nothing against Marion, he's just racing the way NHRA tells him to.

Casey Miles
248H Stock

I believe one was a legal bye and the other was a broke bye. You can only have one legal bye but as many broke byes as fate gives them to you. Jim

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Ken Miele · 03-18-2023, 06:23 PM

We are done for the day, racing resumes tomorrow. I have mix feelings today about track conditions. They worked on the all morning and into the afternoon. After the Juniors ran, they worked on the track for a good 45 minutes. Dragging and spraying the track. I had my best 60ft of the weekend and the racers I talked to said it was better. The questions is... if they could make the track better today, why couldn't they do it yesterday. Anyway, thanks to the crew for todays track prep.

PONTIAC'S REVENGE · 03-19-2023, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim H

They seem to be spending lots of time prepping the track today ...

Yes, thank you D2 tower for responding! 😎

Carguy49 · 03-19-2023, 11:31 AM

Thanks again Ken for all you do to keep us all informed about the races you attend.

Kudos to SGMP for addressing the traction problem at their track. It was a little late for some, but they listened to the comments and addressed the problem on Saturday and today.

03-18-2023, 02:58 PM	#2
Tim H VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,042 Likes: 1,075 Liked 482 Times in 159 Posts	Re: "Live From" SGMP D2 LODRS They seem to be spending lots of time prepping the track today ...

03-19-2023, 04:42 PM	#6
Casey Miles Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 706 Likes: 128 Liked 507 Times in 92 Posts	Re: "Live From" SGMP D2 LODRS Am I missing something, but Marion Stevenson had a bye run in the 4th rd and then another bye in the semifinals. How is that possible and why doesn't the ladder get corrected so that there aren't any double byes? I have nothing against Marion, he's just racing the way NHRA tells him to. Casey Miles 248H Stock

03-18-2023, 06:23 PM	#8
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,862 Likes: 461 Liked 16,560 Times in 1,523 Posts	Re: "Live From" SGMP D2 LODRS We are done for the day, racing resumes tomorrow. I have mix feelings today about track conditions. They worked on the all morning and into the afternoon. After the Juniors ran, they worked on the track for a good 45 minutes. Dragging and spraying the track. I had my best 60ft of the weekend and the racers I talked to said it was better. The questions is... if they could make the track better today, why couldn't they do it yesterday. Anyway, thanks to the crew for todays track prep.

03-19-2023, 11:31 AM	#10
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,979 Likes: 2,474 Liked 2,951 Times in 709 Posts	Re: "Live From" SGMP D2 LODRS Thanks again Ken for all you do to keep us all informed about the races you attend. Kudos to SGMP for addressing the traction problem at their track. It was a little late for some, but they listened to the comments and addressed the problem on Saturday and today. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.