Danielsen Motorsports Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 This track does get a decent crowd for not doing anythig except opening the gate. The real problem again is the lack of communication. No website, no track spokesperson, no phone number. This day and age there is no excuse. Most of all no desire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasprd Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 This track is in dier need of a bomber class ... I don't know how you want to differentiate this proposed "bomber" class from the Pure Stocks, but from a fan's view, the track does not need any more classes. All that will do is further dilute the car count in the existing local (meaning non-IMCA) classes, leading to less of a show in each class. I think the existing Pure Stock class is "bomber" enough. I applaud you for suggesting something to try to help the track - I just think it's not the right idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielsen Motorsports Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Well tell that to STS they are doing well with the new bomber class and they even get creative with it starting them 3 wide and have special hot dog races with it. Its been a fan favorite. They do this w/o hurting the Pure Stocks as they have an impressive pure stock count each week. There could be a hugh difference in class. Mandate the rules for driver with passenger. 70 series tires, strickly stock motor, and only a 6 point cage. Most race tracks have this class and quite frankly there are a few pure stock drivers that should race in that class and graduate from it before going back into pures. All the tracks with in 4 to 5 hours are running Enduros this coming year as THR is running a $10,000 to win show. I would think those guys are going to run in between those enduro shows. Heres the best point of all. If they made some money with this class then they might be able to afford the limited and modified purses and keep those classes alittle longer maybe. Buttom line if they continue running it the way they have no new class will help anything, so things would have to change for this to work as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8G RACING FAMILY Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 hope it works i have 1 to throw in there i want the flag god from chorpus there he ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Texas Speedway Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 I hope I-37 opens and I would be willing to help any way I can, it would be good to have 2 tracks running IMCA in South Texas, we need at least that for someone to get a chance to finish well in the points. As far as the Street / Super argument, that is a tough one, we had 42 different Hobby's show up last season way more than we ever had when it was split classes. I can say I have been through it and it is a tough deal for everyone, hope it all works out for the better. Anything I can do to help give me a call. Owen Pittman STS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orez28 Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 that right there is the difference, no offense to nell, but all this track needs is someone to care about it. Someone to throw a fun event out there every once in awhile and to promote, hell maybe even have a webpage to visit or a phone to call if there are any questions. But we cant even dig up an email address and the only info we get is word of mouth. The location of the track is very nice, it just needs someone who cares about putting on a show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielsen Motorsports Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Amen Brotha, we sound like a broken record dont we! Thanks Owen you run it the way your supposed to and I thank you for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FM29 Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Sounds like it's time to sell everything for dirt track racing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KISS_Racing Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 I'll be send my scalees off to get them calibrated. If anyone knows of a set of aluminum ramps and scales stays Im interested. I'll loan my scales to the track on race nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielsen Motorsports Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 There is no telling how much help they would get from everyone if they made it easier for us. I wouldnt complain if I didnt care. Fact is I do care and want to see this track take off like alot of others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orez28 Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 nobody will take the reigns and tell us when and where to show up for help though, thats pretty much the biggest problem, we have the driver support and everything that comes with it, we just dont know when we can get into the track to help clean up or set up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOTChassis Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 so what is the word ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braunfels99 Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Just spoke with Nell, she said she has several people looking at the track, but if it doesn't sell by April she will be opening. The track will be ran on Friday nights, it will be IMCA. Pure stock and IMCA rules will be the same, and due to low car count street stocks and supers will combine.===========Rules are being worked on =============Nell would also like to know if their is any interest in having a playdate on Saturday, December 29th. I will let her know how many people have responded and she will make a decision based on response. At this time that is all the info. I have. I will keep everyone posted as I find out more. Dennis Hilla Who is working on these rules? about how soon will they be out? It's already pretty late to be making changes...Is it set in stone about combining classes? any news about possible new owners????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielsen Motorsports Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Can somebody ask them why a drivers meeting cant be scheduled for driver input? Surely somebody can pass that along and dont call me "Surely". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RACENRANDY Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 With STS going IMCA 08 could be the best season I-37 has had in a very long while, if they get busy and get with Owen on the stock classes. Can not wait to the last minute. Get the rules ironed out then worry about a play day. Lots to do very little time JMO. HOPE EVERYONE HAS A MERRY XMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FM29 Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Maybe we could get some drivers opinions on combining classes for track managment. I vote no, oh yea playday yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braunfels99 Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 I'll second that....my vote is no! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielsen Motorsports Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 from a street stocker, NO... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldguy Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 I am pretty sure that if enough cars show up to race then the classes won't be combined. Where were they at before. If there is no action but changing weight on some then it is easy to change back on a moments notice. I get mad and leave and get barred but if the track needs me to stay open then I will be there for nothing if needed, at least for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielsen Motorsports Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 What? How do you know how many cars will show up when you chase them off with merging classes and rule changes. It aint simply just adding weight. There is a hugh difference in Street and Super with the current rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrracing Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 This Is why I went with a IMCA STOCK CAR this year rules are done, dont have to worry about making changes for each track. Granted there are no IMCA Stock car classes down here I will be heading up 35. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaresRacing Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Ok for you guys that run street stock what your saying is you cant run with superstock?? From a racer and owner of a 10in tire car the speed of both classes are about the same. tone up streets and tone down the supers. Eather way if you dont like it dont run how many streets can say they were legal motor last year when a I-stock came from Austin with a bag of trick and still could not catch the camaros....in the street stock. As for you guys that run superstock come on do you want to run with the same 8 cars. Wake up if this track dont make it you may have to travel south or north with 8in tires. Do as you please On the other had our super stock will not run this year. Now the option with the supers to keep the gears the same we need to try to open the tire rule to run the E-mod tire they come in two sizes not much from what you run now...Hell if you still feel the same ask Mr. Richard he run 8 in tires and has run up frount at times and never crys about it.......Guys by going to a 8in tire,IMCA, you will pull car from STS we need to pull for our rules to match theres so if this track closes we have a chance to run at STS and be competitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braunfels99 Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Maresracing...I agree with you. If the rules are gonna change they can't be any different than STS's rules...Otherwise we would have 3 tracks with different fender car rules and that wouldn't help anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielsen Motorsports Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 If they need to merge the classes then they need to simply adopt STS hobby rules. The "working on the rules" comment made has me worried for both the classes. There is nothing to work on just copy them and be done with it so we all can get to work. I am aware of the speed of both classes. The issue is not speed its being competitive enough to be able to pass not play follow the leader. If we are 2 to 3 mph slower then there is no chance of competing. STS hobby rules are pretty darn close giving us a good chance to win against a faster class of car and thats all I want to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doninaustin Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 Ok for you guys that run street stock what your saying is you cant run with superstock?? From a racer and owner of a 10in tire car the speed of both classes are about the same. tone up streets and tone down the supers. Eather way if you dont like it dont run how many streets can say they were legal motor last year when a I-stock came from Austin with a bag of trick and still could not catch the camaros....in the street stock. As for you guys that run superstock come on do you want to run with the same 8 cars. Wake up if this track dont make it you may have to travel south or north with 8in tires. Do as you please On the other had our super stock will not run this year. Now the option with the supers to keep the gears the same we need to try to open the tire rule to run the E-mod tire they come in two sizes not much from what you run now...Hell if you still feel the same ask Mr. Richard he run 8 in tires and has run up frount at times and never crys about it.......Guys by going to a 8in tire,IMCA, you will pull car from STS we need to pull for our rules to match theres so if this track closes we have a chance to run at STS and be competitive. That I-Stock "bag of trick" was in strict compliance with I-stock rules -- 350 CFM carburetor. That's what slowed it down immensely (besides the driver). Randy will tell you how much a 350 carb slows a car. Nonetheless, it still caught some of the Camaros some of the time. Don in Austin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.