Live from Atco , NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil Series

[Ed Fernandez]

Originally Posted by Byron Worner

I've raced on cooler, cloudy days at this track and others and had no issues. There was something done or not done that affected the track. My hunch is cheap traction compound that does not work in cool weather. I know this from racing at Pomona and the sad story of Phoenix.
We have the most expensive entry fees and the lowest payout of any division and the money isn't going to track prep. It shows!!! The only people getting f'd is us the racer! When will enough be enough.
Just my opinion. If anybody has any FACTS otherwise please share.

Byron,like you I just gave an opinion,not scientific fact.Irregardless I think everyone gave it their best shot and the reschedule was the right decision.
Incidently,thought my snail only 60's 1.75,I won Stock at Atco in 2006.I was the last car down the track after everybody,including most of thr Div 1 personnel bailed (about 10:30PM) and it was coooold.My 60' was the same as all the others that day.So I guess what you and others are saying about the new compound might have merit.
Sorry for injecting previous tales of earlier accomplishments.:>):>):>)

[Byron Worner]

No problem Ed. I just wish certain people would "MAN" up and tell us the truth to the issue and not what they want you to hear.

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by Byron Worner

No problem Ed. I just wish certain people would "MAN" up and tell us the truth to the issue and not what they want you to hear.

Byron -- Why don't you just call 'em up and ask ? Or better yet - most will be available this weekend for questions ..................

[bottombulb]

I was one of the few cars to run on Sunday and I didn't have any issues getting down the track at all. But, I didn't run before the delay to let the sun beat on the track, I made sure I stayed in the groove, and I didn't hit the brakes at the finish line.

[Robert Simpson]

I am wondering what, if anything, did the Atco crew do to the track that was/is different then there regular bracket/test program? Based on what has been said, that they did everything they could to make the track safe. Therefore, the problem lies in the use/mixture of a different traction compound? Why is this question such a hard one to answer? I am sorry for those that wrecked and prayers go out to the ones hurt.

[Bobby Fazio]

Is an "Act of God" reason enough to be entitled to a (partial) refund if I can not get off work next Friday to make the rescheduled event that was not completed due to inclement weather? Just asking lol..

[Bob Lasko]

Originally Posted by SStock1373

Is an "Act of God" reason enough to be entitled to a (partial) refund if I can not get off work next Friday to make the rescheduled event that was not completed due to inclement weather? Just asking lol..

A RETURN E- MAIL FROM BOB LANG:
We can not get it all done in one day

And we need to give everyone a time run, and still have a back up for weather. Most of the racers I spoke with would prefer Friday over Monday

Monday would need to be the weather problem day if we ran Sat and Sun

Thanks

Bob Lang
NHRA Northeast Division Director
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From: Bob Lasko [lasko@optonline.net]
Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 7:53 PM
To: Bob Lang
Subject: atco

Bob,
Most of us sportsmen racers are working people. We the sportsmen have to work and most cannot take a other day off. I myself cannot return on the Friday. The makeup for Atco should be on Saturday and Sunday. The race can be finished on Saturday and have a rain date of Sunday.

[Bryan Worner]

I know of at least 3 racers that talked to a Division rep and expressed not to race on Friday to allow those who were in the IHRA Tournament of Champions a chance to come back to race on Saturday. But that suggestion obviously fell upon deaf ears!

So my question has to be.......how many racers did he talk to???

[Brian VP]

Didn't talk to me. I know that I would rather take off on Monday if I have to than take off on Friday no matter what. If they only had 1 more round in going into Monday there would be a very few racers that are affected and have to change their plans. Now everyone does. Not a very smart idea.

[RACER1530]

You gus are totaly right,monday would be only if the race was not completed.
Some fields are allready cut in half,you should be done early sunday at worst case.
But that makes too much sense !!!!!!
With the bad economy,having to travel back again,and take another day off work it only hurts those that have to work for a living!!!