"Live" from Norwalk 2017 - Page 10

Mike Delahanty · 06-24-2017, 08:24 AM

In typical Norwalk efficiency, R2 of Stock was going down the track a few minutes before 8:00. The air is significantly better this morning - yes there were breakouts. SS R2 has been called to the lanes.

Yo Ken, the signal is pretty good, right now.

Larry Hill · 06-24-2017, 12:29 PM

FYI for anyone going home thru Cincinnati , you need to take 275 around. I
I71 south is closed and you have to detour. Traffic was awful. We lost about half an hour thru there!

Rick Brown · 06-24-2017, 02:06 PM

Hi guys and ladies! Wish I could be up there with you but work is keeping us busy.
Larry and Patsy are right! Not only is 71 South a detour but as of Friday night 2 lanes each way on the Brent Spence bridge (I-71 & I-75) are closed leaving only 1 lane open FOR THE NEXT 2 MONTHS!!!
Take I -275 West is the best bet, adds 20-25 minutes but if you approach Cinci it could be an hour or more to get across the Ohio! LATER and GOOD LUCK to all!!

Crew Chief · 06-24-2017, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

Well we just ran 1st round. They announced they were going to try to get in a round of pros starting in about a half hour starting with Funny Car. About 15 or so minutes later they said Stock Eliminator to the lanes for Round 1. No cars were out of the trailers, let alone warmed up! Everyone scrambled and got there but I think they really did not treat us fairly. Larry wasn't as upset as I am but they should have given us a little bit of warning. Anyway Timothy Fletcher beat us so we will be heading home bright and early in the morning!

Remember when Redman would come around the pits on a golf cart or scooter and let everyone know when it was time to get ready to run. The new guy in charge fired Redman and went with the brilliant idea of sending everyone a text message when it was time to run. How's that working out for ya now????

Mike Fuller · 06-24-2017, 02:50 PM

We need to address this mistreatment in a fasion that gets and holds NHRA's attention. We are paying customers. I any business when paying customers are not treated with respect the business goe's away to someone else who know's how to make thier customers happy. NHRA doe's not have valid competition and that is why they get away with treating us like *****. How can we doe this? It needs to be rectified soon. Some ground rules need to be established concerning making all racers aware of when they will be called to the lanes with a minimum amount of time to prepare. 30 minutes sounds reasonable to me. 70 stockers brought in a minimum of $23,100.00 in entry fees plus crew passes at this event alone. This is nothing to be overlooked.

MR DERBY CITY · 06-24-2017, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Fuller

We need to address this mistreatment in a fasion that gets and holds NHRA's attention. We are paying customers. I any business when paying customers are not treated with respect the business goe's away to someone else who know's how to make thier customers happy. NHRA doe's not have valid competition and that is why they get away with treating us like *****. How can we doe this? It needs to be rectified soon. Some ground rules need to be established concerning making all racers aware of when they will be called to the lanes with a minimum amount of time to prepare. 30 minutes sounds reasonable to me. 70 stockers brought in a minimum of $23,100.00 in entry fees plus crew passes at this event alone. This is nothing to be overlooked.

Mike, they don't care.......

barnca2010 · 06-24-2017, 03:52 PM

As long as you keep attending there events.. You will keep getting shoved up your backside sideways.

HR9121 · 06-24-2017, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Crew Chief

Remember when Redman would come around the pits on a golf cart or scooter and let everyone know when it was time to get ready to run. The new guy in charge fired Redman and went with the brilliant idea of sending everyone a text message when it was time to run. How's that working out for ya now????

They still come around and let everyone know when it time.

John Leichtamer Jr · 06-24-2017, 06:15 PM

When was the last time nhra has done anything good for the Sportsman Racers?

Hammer

jailbreakracing · 06-24-2017, 08:07 PM

In the big picture of them doing much I understand your frustrations, but on a smaller scale I can tell you that I was at the Denver divisional and needed to get my chassis recertified. Once I was done I needed to go out to the front gate to buy my tech card. Blackwell offered a ride, so I could just leave my car and just get it teched when I got back.

06-24-2017, 08:24 AM	#91
Mike Delahanty VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,201 Likes: 0 Liked 275 Times in 54 Posts	Re: "Live" from Norwalk 2017 In typical Norwalk efficiency, R2 of Stock was going down the track a few minutes before 8:00. The air is significantly better this morning - yes there were breakouts. SS R2 has been called to the lanes. Yo Ken, the signal is pretty good, right now. __________________ Been racing Stock and S/S cars since 1973.

06-24-2017, 12:29 PM	#92
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,637 Likes: 1,929 Liked 10,699 Times in 2,228 Posts	Re: "Live" from Norwalk 2017 FYI for anyone going home thru Cincinnati , you need to take 275 around. I I71 south is closed and you have to detour. Traffic was awful. We lost about half an hour thru there! __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

06-24-2017, 02:06 PM	#93
Rick Brown Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 59 Likes: 0 Liked 45 Times in 8 Posts	Re: "Live" from Norwalk 2017 Hi guys and ladies! Wish I could be up there with you but work is keeping us busy. Larry and Patsy are right! Not only is 71 South a detour but as of Friday night 2 lanes each way on the Brent Spence bridge (I-71 & I-75) are closed leaving only 1 lane open FOR THE NEXT 2 MONTHS!!! Take I -275 West is the best bet, adds 20-25 minutes but if you approach Cinci it could be an hour or more to get across the Ohio! LATER and GOOD LUCK to all!!

06-24-2017, 02:50 PM	#95
Mike Fuller Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 951 Likes: 561 Liked 198 Times in 79 Posts	Re: "Live" from Norwalk 2017 We need to address this mistreatment in a fasion that gets and holds NHRA's attention. We are paying customers. I any business when paying customers are not treated with respect the business goe's away to someone else who know's how to make thier customers happy. NHRA doe's not have valid competition and that is why they get away with treating us like *****. How can we doe this? It needs to be rectified soon. Some ground rules need to be established concerning making all racers aware of when they will be called to the lanes with a minimum amount of time to prepare. 30 minutes sounds reasonable to me. 70 stockers brought in a minimum of $23,100.00 in entry fees plus crew passes at this event alone. This is nothing to be overlooked. __________________ Mike Fuller 396 STK 3961 SS

06-24-2017, 03:52 PM	#97
barnca2010 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 621 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "Live" from Norwalk 2017 As long as you keep attending there events.. You will keep getting shoved up your backside sideways. __________________ I take pictures. And shoot arrows. https://www.facebook.com/WHEELZUPRADIO

06-24-2017, 06:15 PM	#99
John Leichtamer Jr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orange City Fl Posts: 764 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "Live" from Norwalk 2017 When was the last time nhra has done anything good for the Sportsman Racers? Hammer

06-24-2017, 08:07 PM	#100
jailbreakracing Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 45 Likes: 1 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: "Live" from Norwalk 2017 In the big picture of them doing much I understand your frustrations, but on a smaller scale I can tell you that I was at the Denver divisional and needed to get my chassis recertified. Once I was done I needed to go out to the front gate to buy my tech card. Blackwell offered a ride, so I could just leave my car and just get it teched when I got back. __________________ Stick It