arts22 Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 thats good....now what about the other drivers maybe more races could be scheduled at sas. mr dickerson has both the truck series and sas right? There's already 5 races scheduled @ SAS. Thats half the season. In 2004 the trucks had 6 different tracks on the schedule and ccms wasnt one of them. Tracks: THR SAS HMP RED RIVER ALTUS TMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4lugnutz Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 okay it just sounded like some drivers did not like the lack of race dates. it was just a idea and since mr dickerson owns both I thought some more races could be ran at sas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhorse Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 maybe more races could be scheduled at sas. mr dickerson has both the truck series and sas right? i got into a touring series for one primary reason........... {TOU-R-ING} ie (different tracks)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4lugnutz Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 so what is it the lack of total races or the lack of tracks that you will race at that bothers you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SASPEEDRACER24 Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 The more that comes out the more it seems like HMP is using the $$$ saved from paying USRA and putting it into their own SLM Late Model Modified and Hobby Stock Classes. Sounds like they wanted to spend a set amount one way or another... But it is interesting that while Terry helped them out by paying a purse to the LM's their LM count went up vs. them running for trophies and now they decide to dump USRA at least that is how it seems... Sounds like a thanks for the help now get out of my yard type thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhorse Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 so what is it the lack of total races or the lack of tracks that you will race at that bothers you BOTH! ..........and thanx for your concern.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4lugnutz Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 hey your welcome maybe another track will open a date for you or mr dickerson will expand the season with another date or 2 at sas for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HORSEPOWER Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 Well the facts are that HMP started more classes and that there is a hint they are moving another direction. Of course we don't know all the facts from both sides, but if both the deals were similar as last years and refusal to lease the track were turned down for whatever reason, that just shows it seems like "you do your thing and we will do ours". Houston does have several off weekends, not sure if there schedule is final or if they are having special events at the drag strip on those days, but why would you not take the money, than not making any money at all that off weekend. I think they are concentrating on building their weekly program at whatever cost, even if it hurts the Texas touring series, which is owned by someone who has their own track. We will have to see how this plays out. I go to all the USRA SLM races as a fan and I know I'm not the only one, I guess I will also be saving a little bit of money this season, even though I plan on going to more big SLM shows out of Texas this year. Maybe the people who race in these series can call the owner and ask for more dates at what ever track, and if there is enough interest they can probably get it done. We still time since the racing season is still not here. As for half the races at SAS, it is probably the best place to run since he owns the place, maybe the purses will be higher this year. JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProTree Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 looking at hmp's schedules for their 2 tracks-looks like the strips racing about 36 saturdays and the oval 14-thats 50 weekends out of 52 weeks in a year-I'd call it a FULL PLATE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STAGGER Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 Looking @ the schedule there is 4 different times that Mods and Trucks have a substantial amount of off time. May 6 - June 24 that is seven very long weeks!!! June 24 - July 15 three more weeks!! July 29 - Aug 19 three more weeks!! And Aug 19 - Sept 23 five more long weeks without racing. The three week off thing is not to bad but it does get bad when you have quite a few of them. But the worst part is five and seven weeks off, we have these cars to race and not sit on jackstands. At least the Mods can go run @ Redriver but the trucks have no where else to run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelracewriter Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 Even better question. Will USRA have an experienced team in the media center at TMS promoting the racers like they did last year (if the experienced team has an open date on their busy busy schedule) or will it be a learning experience for the people involved? Funny the same guy that couldn't even get to track on time would make such a statement. Oh ya, how about the info that someone was constantly asking for last year. JMFO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.j.&s.racing Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 terrys post says it all about houston.we wanted at least 1 race there, but cant have every thing.I hope the post was put on their word for word. john henry #97usra tams mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted January 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 terrys post says it all about houston.we wanted at least 1 race there, but cant have every thing.I hope the post was put on their word for word. john henry #97usra tams mod. I gotta admit I left out a few "My only thang is... " and a couple of "Here's my deal, y'all.." and one or two "Here's my thang..." but thats pretty much what he said. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilbill Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 The shorter schedule allows make up races to be done. But the race dates at ccms and sas are further away and will put more strain on a small budget. Not having race dates at hms has made it hader to sell to some sponsors. What about TMS road course? Has anyone heard about the sponsors that were suppose to be at sas at the last race in 2005? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.j.&s.racing Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 THATS HIM ALL RIGHT LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhorse Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 nope ........... that is wild bill. the biggest little man in the shortest shorts......never say die additude even if its on fire or the pitman arm is falling off from the exit of turn 2............ WILD BILL HAMILTON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arts22 Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Damn Shawn, now we're gonna have to buy him a new helmet. And with that big of a head his left % is going to be tooooooooo heavy.......lol....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhorse Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 he can always throw that coke can out to meet left side %.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HORSEPOWER Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Maybe the USRA SLM's can have a combined non-points race with the All American SLM's(formely the Southern All Stars), they are working on a schedule. With so many open dates at SAS, that can be an ideal place for this type of race. Can get the money and sponsors from both parties and they could have a nice purse. All American Racing Association Super Late Models 1300 Meridian St Supertrucks Huntsville, AL 35801 (256)539-4484 FAX (256)539-9492 http://www.aasuperlatemodels.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finishline413 Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 who do i have to pay to keep my post from being taken off?????????????? JOHNNY KELLOUGH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted January 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 who do i have to pay to keep my post from being taken off?????????????? JOHNNY KELLOUGH No charge. I delete posts for free! LOL The best way to not get deleted is to refrain from bashing, etc. We are trying to keep this place as civil and constructive as possible. If you have a question about any particular post, feel free to PM or email me about your concerns. Thanks. Nick Holt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelracewriter Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Johnny, this isnt whowon!! LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcellracing Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 O.K. so we dont get to race houston right now(so the 2 people in the stands wont miss us), but looking back at last year we only ran 13 races and it was a very good and competitive season. Just because it is a little shorter this year as of now doesnt mean T.D. isnt working on something( he always is). I realize T.D. owned the series last year, but he got it kinda late to make it his own. In my opinion this will be the first year he has had full reign over the truck series with enough time to do something positive and i am sure it will take a couple of seasons to get it where he wants it. I am glad that there is a touring series that is affordable and fun to race in. No complaints here YET, So good-bye ARTS(and an extra 250.00) and hello USRA......Long live the King. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hath27 Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 Dont forget about the USLMA, they have 3 races at Altus Speedway in '06 that do NOT conflict w/ any dates on the USRA schedule. www.uslma.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhcougs Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 Altus is a 465 mile treck from San Antonio and 460 from Houston 380 from Austin. Some people dred driving to Corpus... I'm just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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