Dutch Classic Tentative shedule

[Superfan1]

I agree that the Dutch isn't what it used to be, but being a National Open, there is no AHFS which is a huge plus for me. I will be there bright and early on Wednesday with my camera in hand. Hope to see many of you there!

[Ronald Urquhart]

Originally Posted by Angelo DiTocco

Can a racer arrive on Friday morning and use first round of class for their time shot?

I'm thinking you probably could come as late as saturday sense div 1 national opens are random pairing.

[Frank Castros]

I'm sure you guys remember when many racers racer would come from near and far to set a record at the Dutch Classic. So many in fact that the Certification team had their hands full. Am I right Dave Ley?

[1320racer]

Nothing stays the same forever and our country no mind drag racing is ever going back to what it was 40-50-60 years ago. Just be happy drag racing still exists and maple grove is still a drag strip because one day sooner than later neither willl.

[Frank Castros]

Your message is always so soothing. Bless your heart 1320.

[Greg Barsamian]

The "Dutch" needs to be earlier in the month
Put it back on Columbus Day Weekend!

[JOE ZOOM]

Originally Posted by 1347

That question was asked on Facebook and they said, because class goes off a traditional ladder, you need to make at least 1 qualifying run on Thursday to be able to run class, just like the baby gators.

So what you?re saying is I need to take an additional day off from work to make one time shot on Thursday so I can run class that I could care less about so I can race on Saturday?

[1347]

Originally Posted by JOE ZOOM

So what you?re saying is I need to take an additional day off from work to make one time shot on Thursday so I can run class that I could care less about so I can race on Saturday?

I don't know about that Joe, you would have to ask that. The question was about running class. Due to random pairing, it may be different than Class

[BKSG1198]

Originally Posted by 1347

I don't know about that Joe, you would have to ask that. The question was about running class. Due to random pairing, it may be different than Class

It sounds like it's an ongoing question being posed by Supka & Ally Doll on the FB Page, like if they don't want to run class can they still get a couple of shots at the tree on Friday...it sounds confusing so far as far as the answer goes

[jeff_kovalik]

This new trend seems odd to me. By starting a race earlier (say a Wednesday or Thursday), 100% of the participants are impacted and those with jobs will need to take time off work.

With a "traditional" schedule, IF there is bad weather and the event gets extended into Monday after some rounds of racing, a much smaller group of participants are impacted. Using some quick math, even if only one round was completed before racing stopped, that's 50% that are headed home with possibly no impact to their schedules. Every round after that gets better & better.

Not everybody is retired or races for a living. (haha)

Originally Posted by Bobby Fazio

"Sunday Sunday Sunday" has all but turned into Saturday Saturday Saturday and now we have to start on Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday...if you want to set a record. Starting races a day earlier to finish them a day earlier in case it rains doesn't sit well with me but maybe there's more to it. Staff still has to be paid and non-retired racers have to take off an extra day, just in case it rains. The Dutch used to be time runs/record runs Thursday and Friday, Class on Saturday, Eliminations on Sunday.