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Post by Doug Decker on Sept 24, 2006 23:31:00 GMT -4
Reading through the decisions regarding saturday's gamblers race - I'm wondering: 1. Why was the first round of "BOX" a qualifying round and "NO BOX" an elimination round? 2. Why was there a double pay back for "BOX" class and not "NO BOX"? 3. When was the decision to roll the bikes and sled's bash into the sunday payout made and where? Rob Baxter Rob : 1) The first round of Box Gamblers was an elimination round , not a qualifing round . 2) Box pay back was "doubled" because the first round was complete , so we took the purse and divided it among the remaining drivers left in competition . This is an advertized policy of the track . So then it concludes , since No Box first round was not complete , the racers entry fee was returned to them . 3) The Bike and Sled Bracket Bash decision was made by the racers and the sponsors of the event . My understanding is that the B/S Bracket Bash prizes would be awarded to the winners of the regular B/S class . Doug D.
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Post by 88ss on Sept 25, 2006 0:06:14 GMT -4
"1) The first round of Box Gamblers was an elimination round , not a qualifing round ."
From the report:
"Saturday began OK, we were able to get the box class qualified but 1/2 way through the field of 131 No Box cars it began to rain. Not exactly sure as it is all a blur now but I believe it was around 2: 00 PM."
Everyone thought that the NO BOX first round was a random paired elimination.. The above clearly states that the BOX class was qualified.
"Box pay back was "doubled" because the first round was complete , so we took the purse and divided it among the remaining drivers left in competition . This is an advertized policy of the track ."
From the report:
"All racers in the No Box game received a refund and the Box people got double their money back. 20 No Box racers did not pick up their payout so I guess it will be considered a donation to the track..thanks..... The Bike bash entries unanimously agreed to leave their funds there to be added to Sundays purse."
I guess it just sounded like all of the BOX racers got double their money back - If only the remaining did - my bad. As there were funds put into the BOX/NO BOX gamblers - did the winners on sunday benefit the same way as the bikes/sleds?
I'm not trying to be an ahole - but maybe the messages aren't getting across to the racers through the sound system.
Drivers meetings definately make everything clear - might be something to look at..
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Post by Site Admin on Sept 25, 2006 6:39:16 GMT -4
Thank you Rob, I have reworded the report in 2 areas so it will more accurately describe the event.
In reading between the lines it appears that you may be one of the ones that did not collect their money back. There were numerous PA announcements both Sat and Sunday morning regarding these refunds. It is unfortunate that there may have been a few that did not hear the announcements. IF, I repeat IF, Doug Decker (our Treasurer) still has the list, which he likely does as he is a packrat by nature, I can assure you that if you contact him directly and your name appears on that list as not yet refunded, he would gladly send you a $20 refund.
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Post by 88ss on Sept 25, 2006 10:53:25 GMT -4
Thank you Rob, I have reworded the report in 2 areas so it will more accurately describe the event. In reading between the lines it appears that you may be one of the ones that did not collect their money back. There were numerous PA announcements both Sat and Sunday morning regarding these refunds. It is unfortunate that there may have been a few that did not hear the announcements. IF, I repeat IF, Doug Decker (our Treasurer) still has the list, which he likely does as he is a packrat by nature, I can assure you that if you contact him directly and your name appears on that list as not yet refunded, he would gladly send you a $20 refund. No problem Mitch - I did recieve my money back - we are square!! However I did make my first round and didn't know how that was going to go. Just suggesting that drivers meetings, while they seem like a delay, may spread the information a little better as to how things are going to go. You guys had probably one of the toughest weekends I've ever seen and it went off smoothly through all of the breakdowns and weather - I commend the NSDRA on their hard work.
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Post by Site Admin on Sept 25, 2006 22:06:48 GMT -4
Good suggestion. I have been looking around for a good rendition of O' Canada. I have downloaded at least 15 versions but did not find the one I was looking for so I guess I never finished the project. Let me see if I can come up with something to burn on a CD for this weekend. I will do my best between now and then. Perhaps we can find a volunteer to sing it? Well, we actually got a CD with O'Canada on it but I think in all the Kafluffle of the bad weather etc, we forgot to play it. I guess we are half way there. Perhaps next year we will still be able to find it and remember to play it too. Sorry about that.!!!!
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Post by patneal on Sept 9, 2007 11:16:23 GMT -4
This one is completly out of bed,but maybe worth a try;The next time the heavens open and nobody brings rain tires and we are all standing around being bored and picking on each other,how about a Pit Bike Top Eliminator !! theres enough of them,helmets and gloves,run them out to the 330ft beam,bracket,no box[!] and everybody puts $2 bucks in a hat.......Now you know what working on a rail does to your brain......reguards Pat
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Post by Site Admin on Sept 9, 2007 21:14:22 GMT -4
That sounds like fun but we would need to use flags instead of the tree. Could be done. When it rains we disconnect all the sensors and timing equipment for fear of lightning. We as well as other tracks have lost a timing box to lightning in the past. It does not even need to hit the equipment, just the static in the air is enough to kill the box, after all there is some 3000' of antenna just lying there on the ground.
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Post by moneymonster on Oct 3, 2008 1:55:20 GMT -4
First of all, You Guy's (and Gals) do a fantastic job . Period. My suggestion: If we are serious about developing drag racing as a spectator sport , we need to improve the information given to the spectators. A (digital?) display showing ET and MPH for each lane , positioned somewhere near the terraced seating area would overcome the contiual problem of trying to hear who won and what time they ran. I am not referring to an enormous gantry straddling the track at 1/4 mile ( nice as it would be ) but a possibly mobile unit , with about 12 foot high lettering. Information flashing up there would be of help to all racers as well of course. These units are obviously linked to the timing system. My two cents worth.......most importantly, keep up the good work. Bo
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Post by moneymonster on Oct 3, 2008 1:57:09 GMT -4
Further to the above.......needless to say it was meant to say ONE FOOT high lettering............aaaaarrrrrghhhhh........... Bo
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Post by sam on Oct 3, 2008 6:23:27 GMT -4
I agree with Bo... 12 foot high boards would be grrrrreat, lol ;D ;D.. just kidding. I know that it is something that could be possible with some sponsorship and such, also if anyone knew where their might be some good used equipment that could be aquired at an inexpensive price ??
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Post by Site Admin on Oct 3, 2008 6:55:15 GMT -4
Bo Thanks for that suggestion. Score boards have been a topic of discussion and were actually put on the wish list last year. We understand that we are blessed with a large number of spectators and we appreciate that. It is improtant to continue to do things to maintain the interest and support of these spectators. Score boards are very expensive but as funds permit, I can see that happening sometime in the future, hopefully sooner than later. Thanks
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Post by kmack on Aug 25, 2011 9:59:04 GMT -4
Courtesy Staging - Mandatory in all classes. Failure to courtesy stage will result in disqualification in eliminations at the discretion of the starter. Courtesy Staging - Both cars must Pre-stage before either car Stages. A car that accidentally lights both bulbs may be allowed to back up and re-stage correctly if time allows. If the tree is activated during this process and the entry is not re-staged he will be eliminated. The amount of time allowed for the second car to stage is predetermined by the “ Starter” system, and not hurried because one car is already Staged.
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Post by patneal on Aug 26, 2011 6:09:12 GMT -4
Greenfield has had some wicked photoes taken this year,thanks to all our photog's....when it slows down this winter,do you thinks we could have them transposed into the gallery section ? I've got people who don't know you have to go into the forum to see the latest shots.....thanks....pat
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Post by sam on Aug 26, 2011 7:57:15 GMT -4
I think that's a great idea Pat, as I have been asked the same question quite a few times myself.
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Post by isaac338 on Jun 18, 2012 17:22:08 GMT -4
What about a ...for lack of a better term...a "drag race clinic" on a Friday night for the guys (or gals) with street cars who have never raced before but would like to try it out. The track lights are usually all set up anyway. You could have someone explain the rules, the way the lights work, how to stage, dial ins, breakouts, pit rules etc. An experienced racer could get in with them on their first run and teach them what to do. Then let them have more runs. Charge them $5 or $10 or something and then give a prize to whoever comes closets to their dial in, best light, or whatever. Have it from 4:00 to 7:00, or 5:00 to 8:00 or something like that. Usually in the spring its daylight until 9:00 anyway. If we tried this at one of our first races in the spring, we might pick up a few more racers for the rest of the season. Worth considering? I know this is a real old post, but has anything like this ever come about? I'd really like to run a race or two in my Mustang but I have no idea what I'm doing - a class or clinic or something would be infinitely helpful.
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