"Live" from Columbus Jegs Sportsnationals 2011 - Page 4

Larry Hill · 09-23-2011, 10:14 AM

Well it is 10:00 and raining! And Jack is not even here! It is 57 degrees so if it does quit raining, it will take a while to get things going. When I looked at Accu-weather last night, it was calling for 5 hours of rain last night and 8 hours today. But it did not rain at all last night and has just now started this morning, so I am going to quit believing them.

The track was really bad yesterday. From what I heard they were using the VP stuff on the starting line (which was FREE) as opposed to the VHT (THAT WORKS). They are supposed to be using the VHT today, so we will see how that goes.

Well, I now have a working camera, but nobody has their car out, so pics will come later!

More later!

Ed Wright · 09-23-2011, 01:11 PM

That VP stuff is really crap for automatic cars. Stick cars need a little wheel speed, so may not mind it as much.

Paul Hellenberg · 09-23-2011, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

That VP stuff is really crap for automatic cars. Stick cars need a little wheel speed, so may not mind it as much.

Most of the stick SS cars were hooking good, others were problematic at best.

Dan Fletcher · 09-23-2011, 02:08 PM

I'm planning on leaving tonight after my daughter's soccer game. Can someone there confirm or deny if there was a weeping issue with the track yesterday? I really don't think I can take another day of sitting around NOT being able to race because it's sunny out...

442OLDS · 09-23-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Fletcher

I'm planning on leaving tonight after my daughter's soccer game. Can someone there confirm or deny if there was a weeping issue with the track yesterday? I really don't think I can take another day of sitting around NOT being able to race because it's sunny out...

Yesterday it took about 12 hours to complete a race that should have been over in less than 6 hours.The weather was fine.I would say stay home,especially if you are running F/SA.LOL!

Dave Tincher · 09-23-2011, 02:36 PM

Is it still raining there? I am planning on coming over after my Tiquando match tonight if my nose isnt broke.

ss3845 · 09-23-2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Fletcher

I'm planning on leaving tonight after my daughter's soccer game. Can someone there confirm or deny if there was a weeping issue with the track yesterday? I really don't think I can take another day of sitting around NOT being able to race because it's sunny out...

Weeping wasn't the issue yesterday. Lack of qualified management was the problem. It hasn't rained that much and it's supposed to remain cloudy the rest of the weekend. 2:30 and it just started raining again. Not jet dryer in sight. Go ahead and drive 8 hours and hang out in the mud with us. The field grass is so high it's ready to bale into hay. You know this place sucks, why would you even think twice?

Jim McBean

442OLDS · 09-23-2011, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Tincher

Is it still raining there? I am planning on coming over after my Tiquando match tonight if my nose isnt broke.

Still raining a little.I still haven't seen a jet track dryer,however.Hopefully,I just missed it.

Paul Hellenberg · 09-23-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ss3845

Weeping wasn't the issue yesterday. Lack of qualified management was the problem. It hasn't rained that much and it's supposed to remain cloudy the rest of the weekend. 2:30 and it just started raining again. Not jet dryer in sight. Go ahead and drive 8 hours and hang out in the mud with us. The field grass is so high it's ready to bale into hay. You know this place sucks, why would you even think twice?

Jim McBean

Good Job Jim

I agree 100% but I am at a motel 3 miles away and hoped someone on the grounds could be respond.

A big waste of time.

dynomo · 09-23-2011, 03:06 PM

The question is WHY do they continue to have this race at such a junk track? year after year with the same results.I am loaded and ready to hit the road at the cost of about 500.00 I think you guys have just about talked me out of it sounds like the weather is only one of the problems in Columbus

09-23-2011, 10:14 AM	#31
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,633 Likes: 1,928 Liked 10,687 Times in 2,225 Posts	Re: "Live" from Columbus Jegs Sportsnationals 2011 Well it is 10:00 and raining! And Jack is not even here! It is 57 degrees so if it does quit raining, it will take a while to get things going. When I looked at Accu-weather last night, it was calling for 5 hours of rain last night and 8 hours today. But it did not rain at all last night and has just now started this morning, so I am going to quit believing them. The track was really bad yesterday. From what I heard they were using the VP stuff on the starting line (which was FREE) as opposed to the VHT (THAT WORKS). They are supposed to be using the VHT today, so we will see how that goes. Well, I now have a working camera, but nobody has their car out, so pics will come later! More later! __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

09-23-2011, 01:11 PM	#32
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: "Live" from Columbus Jegs Sportsnationals 2011 That VP stuff is really crap for automatic cars. Stick cars need a little wheel speed, so may not mind it as much. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

09-23-2011, 02:08 PM	#34
Dan Fletcher Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Churchville, NY Posts: 491 Likes: 128 Liked 1,040 Times in 69 Posts	Re: "Live" from Columbus Jegs Sportsnationals 2011 I'm planning on leaving tonight after my daughter's soccer game. Can someone there confirm or deny if there was a weeping issue with the track yesterday? I really don't think I can take another day of sitting around NOT being able to race because it's sunny out... __________________ Dan Fletcher 1781 STK, SS, COMP, SG, SC DAN FLETCHER TRAILER SALES

09-23-2011, 02:36 PM	#36
Dave Tincher Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Elizabethtown IN Posts: 118 Likes: 1 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: "Live" from Columbus Jegs Sportsnationals 2011 Is it still raining there? I am planning on coming over after my Tiquando match tonight if my nose isnt broke. __________________ Dave Tincher 306 SS

09-23-2011, 03:06 PM	#40
dynomo Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 47 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 2 Posts	Re: "Live" from Columbus Jegs Sportsnationals 2011 The question is WHY do they continue to have this race at such a junk track? year after year with the same results.I am loaded and ready to hit the road at the cost of about 500.00 I think you guys have just about talked me out of it sounds like the weather is only one of the problems in Columbus