Bad track at Pomona

Byron Worner · 11-14-2009, 12:44 PM

The left lane is garbage and nothing is being done about it. While sitting in the burnout box for 1st round I saw the racer in front of me go straight for the wall. The starting line crew brought their track prep mop out and brushed off the lane. I was motioned to the starting line where I lost a tenth in 60' costing me any shot at winning 1st round.
Second round, watching in the stands, Super Gas cars repeatedly got loose in the left lane culminating in a crash and nothing was done to the lane. Then came the 2nd round of super stock. One spins, the next crosses the center line, then another spins. Nothing is done to the lane.
Ladies and Gentlemen if we say nothing and let this continue it will do just that continue. This is a national event where the track is supposed to be the BEST. Clearly it is NOT and nothing is being done about it!!!!!!

Mark Callanan · 11-14-2009, 12:56 PM

Byron
What did NHRA say when you went to the tower to complain?

Bob Pagano · 11-14-2009, 01:01 PM

It comes down to $$ they dont want to spend, I have seen the NMCA doing the same, no prep, guys bitch no prep. Slip & Slide Nationals everywhere you go, mite as well stay home.

Jim Wahl · 11-14-2009, 01:08 PM

Is it my imagination or does this seem to be the norm this year? Are they just not willing to spend the money for track prep? Is this another cost cutting idea from Glendora? Maybe if everyone shut their car off and refused to run until the track was prepped correctly. they can't throw everyone out! Just a thought. Jim

Byron Worner · 11-14-2009, 01:15 PM

Multiple complaints were made to the starter and the comment "we drug it and scraped it this morning" was made.

THE LEGEND · 11-14-2009, 01:31 PM

5 post wow. If it was an IHRA race the keyboards would be smokin.

I'll bet they are using that summer time VHT.
Chip

JRyan · 11-14-2009, 01:44 PM

Byron,

As I've stated in the past on this forum, the same thing happened in Brainerd five years ago. I have not been to a National Event since, and didn't renew my NHRA Membership. They probably don't think they miss me, but my membership over the years could have bought them that barrel of traction compound they apparently need this weekend.

Jerry

Strittan · 11-14-2009, 05:56 PM

This is why I will run a slow automatic stocker if I ever start racing, lol.

Seriously though, sad to hear they're not making the lanes equally good. Makes up for some very unfair racing.

11-14-2009, 06:32 PM

It's nothing new at Pomona. Repeated every year! They run Sportsman late when the track is too cold and the new traction compound (cannot think of it but JP something comes to mind) is not Sportsman friendly. Hopefully they did not hurt any cars.

Jim Wahl, shoot me an email, Lost your new one.
BP

Wayne Taylor · 11-14-2009, 06:51 PM

Byron,
I was the lucky guy in front of you. My car is powered by a 318 Dodge and runs GT/HA, so definately not a real powerful ride. And I was carrying an extra 75 lbs for a couple of reasons including trying to hook up on the line. It must have looked wild from your seat. It got my attention. Guess I need to add more weight for the Winters....
Wayne

11-14-2009, 12:44 PM	#1
Byron Worner Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 229 Likes: 11 Liked 28 Times in 5 Posts	Bad track at Pomona The left lane is garbage and nothing is being done about it. While sitting in the burnout box for 1st round I saw the racer in front of me go straight for the wall. The starting line crew brought their track prep mop out and brushed off the lane. I was motioned to the starting line where I lost a tenth in 60' costing me any shot at winning 1st round. Second round, watching in the stands, Super Gas cars repeatedly got loose in the left lane culminating in a crash and nothing was done to the lane. Then came the 2nd round of super stock. One spins, the next crosses the center line, then another spins. Nothing is done to the lane. Ladies and Gentlemen if we say nothing and let this continue it will do just that continue. This is a national event where the track is supposed to be the BEST. Clearly it is NOT and nothing is being done about it!!!!!! Last edited by Byron Worner; 11-14-2009 at 12:47 PM.

11-14-2009, 12:56 PM	#2
Mark Callanan Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: southern maine Posts: 383 Likes: 156 Liked 64 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Bad track at Pomona Byron What did NHRA say when you went to the tower to complain? __________________ Mark Callanan 1027 STK

11-14-2009, 01:01 PM	#3
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 238 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Bad track at Pomona It comes down to $$ they dont want to spend, I have seen the NMCA doing the same, no prep, guys bitch no prep. Slip & Slide Nationals everywhere you go, mite as well stay home. __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

11-14-2009, 01:08 PM	#4
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Bad track at Pomona Is it my imagination or does this seem to be the norm this year? Are they just not willing to spend the money for track prep? Is this another cost cutting idea from Glendora? Maybe if everyone shut their car off and refused to run until the track was prepped correctly. they can't throw everyone out! Just a thought. Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

11-14-2009, 01:15 PM	#5
Byron Worner Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 229 Likes: 11 Liked 28 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Bad track at Pomona Multiple complaints were made to the starter and the comment "we drug it and scraped it this morning" was made.

11-14-2009, 01:31 PM	#6
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Bad track at Pomona 5 post wow. If it was an IHRA race the keyboards would be smokin. I'll bet they are using that summer time VHT. Chip

11-14-2009, 01:44 PM	#7
JRyan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 645 Likes: 30 Liked 112 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Bad track at Pomona Byron, As I've stated in the past on this forum, the same thing happened in Brainerd five years ago. I have not been to a National Event since, and didn't renew my NHRA Membership. They probably don't think they miss me, but my membership over the years could have bought them that barrel of traction compound they apparently need this weekend. Jerry

11-14-2009, 05:56 PM	#8
Strittan Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 61 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Bad track at Pomona This is why I will run a slow automatic stocker if I ever start racing, lol. Seriously though, sad to hear they're not making the lanes equally good. Makes up for some very unfair racing.

11-14-2009, 06:32 PM	#9
Barry Polley Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bad track at Pomona It's nothing new at Pomona. Repeated every year! They run Sportsman late when the track is too cold and the new traction compound (cannot think of it but JP something comes to mind) is not Sportsman friendly. Hopefully they did not hurt any cars. Jim Wahl, shoot me an email, Lost your new one. BP

11-14-2009, 06:51 PM	#10
Wayne Taylor Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 27 Likes: 1 Liked 8 Times in 1 Post	Re: Bad track at Pomona Byron, I was the lucky guy in front of you. My car is powered by a 318 Dodge and runs GT/HA, so definately not a real powerful ride. And I was carrying an extra 75 lbs for a couple of reasons including trying to hook up on the line. It must have looked wild from your seat. It got my attention. Guess I need to add more weight for the Winters.... Wayne