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06-14-2024, 06:11 PM | #11 |
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First off,comparing a brand new raw track with a track that just closed is a mute point. Bandimere is closed. I`ve heard of racers swearing they`d never go back to Gainseville or Indy because they thought the tracks were an armpit. That`s irrelevant as well isn`t it?I look forward to participating at Flying H this fall.
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06-14-2024, 06:46 PM | #12 |
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Watching on NHRA TV and it sounds like the rains came in last night and mirred or stranded some classes in very wet areas as it is mid afternoon and some classes have yet to run today. Allowing another 4 hrs ir so (now overnight), for areas to dry out as they are in road building mode with compactable gravel. Will be starting at 7:30 AM Saturday w/ Super Street E1, finishing race 1, then 1 Q or TT for all classes, and right into E1
on Sunday AM for race 2. Good luck D5 getting it all in.
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06-14-2024, 08:45 PM | #14 |
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There have been some growing pains for sure. The layout of the track is indeed unique. However, those things are now in place and we will learn to work with them. The track staff, The NHRA Staff, and everyone that has been hired to help cure some of the ailments have all been superb. The track is excellent, same at the transition's, and everywhere else. We will get this race off, and by mid next week, all we will remember is who won. And if they can turn a soyabean field into what they have in a year, next year we will think we are at one of top 3 tracks in the Nation. Congratulations to all involved.
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They should send a survey to every racer entered this weekend.
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Maybe it is just me,but watching the race on YouTube,the announcer during SS rnd1 sounded very much like Bob Unkefer..anybody else hear what I hear??maybe just miss his voice and you know how the rest goes?.Victor Penrod
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Very much so. Sitting in the tower with him is the same way. We addressed it over the PA a little bit ago. Definitely brings back a lot of memories.
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