racecar25 Posted July 13, 2003 Report Share Posted July 13, 2003 heard there was some controversey at sas? did tony umphers the head flagman at sas really get fired after the races last night? and also i heard that justin oates won..but was one of his springs illegal? sounded like i shoulda been there and also in kyle because of the track improvements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloyd#5 Posted July 13, 2003 Report Share Posted July 13, 2003 dont know if the flagman got fired but i know he was mad because when donnie horelka spun out all by HIMSELF umphers thought larry bendele hit him and wanted to send him to the rear but larry wasnt even close to him. dont know about justin but him kinda whooped up on them that race good job justin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SASPEEDRACER24 Posted July 13, 2003 Report Share Posted July 13, 2003 Just to add there was some controvercy about his springs on Monday they are going to check the spring rate to make sure they are legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerjim2 Posted July 13, 2003 Report Share Posted July 13, 2003 All I can say is it was a hot time in the old town last night.....LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazmachine69 Posted July 14, 2003 Report Share Posted July 14, 2003 Yeah it sure was a full moon weekend! Jim did have a hot night, his car caught fire when his fuel pump broke, tough break. I am just glad that he made it out safe, it was sure scary. Guess now your prepared for the hot seat on the show who wants to be a millionaire? Seriously, glad you made it out ok Jim, the car is fixable but your not replaceable. Bobby Labonte pulled the same thing as you today in the Winston Cup, that looked real bad. Glad he made it out ok too! Hope to see you back soon Jim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoom Posted July 14, 2003 Report Share Posted July 14, 2003 I heard in the pits last night that the flagman was fired because of the argument. I didn't see the incident in #2. But I want to say that the races were good and I think that as entertainment for the fans, it was much improved. They had an autograph signing on the front straight during halftime ( I know it is intermission, but I am a football fan too) They also changed the race order as well. Sportsman was the last race. don't know the reason for that, but it worked out good even though I was sleepy by then All in all, good crowd, carcount and show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stick2it Posted July 14, 2003 Report Share Posted July 14, 2003 why does it matter if the springs r old or not the rules say that they have 2 be same diam and size there should not be any questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerjim2 Posted July 14, 2003 Report Share Posted July 14, 2003 We should all congradulate Mike Sepach for changing things and tring something new .It was good for the fans and I had a couple of nice things said to me during the autograph session.Can't wait to see what the next thing he does to spice things up.Way to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meredith race engines Posted July 14, 2003 Report Share Posted July 14, 2003 better be glad jack s was not there he is strict but i think he is one of the best around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ups88john Posted July 14, 2003 Report Share Posted July 14, 2003 I totally agree, with jack, if the rule says this, that is the rule, no if and or but. big john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellitlikeitis Posted July 14, 2003 Report Share Posted July 14, 2003 As far as credit being due for last nite. It should go to Paul Lozano. I understand it was his idea to do a few things. And great call on donny. I like him. He's a good driver. nobody want to admit that you spun by yourself though. Dont get me wrong, I would have liked to see him win. As far as tony ump.... any official that openly bad mouths a call (spreading hate and discontent) should be gone. Official's must have one voice if they are to be respected, even when they regretably have to stand by a bad call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyRodriguez Posted July 14, 2003 Report Share Posted July 14, 2003 not even who u r ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SASPEEDRACER24 Posted July 14, 2003 Report Share Posted July 14, 2003 What do you mean Rodney? BTW are you ok after your meeting with the turn 1 wall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyRodriguez Posted July 14, 2003 Report Share Posted July 14, 2003 I was replying to everyone praising the THR official, I had a guy come to the pits last night telling me he would not race @ THR because he gotten the shaft on a tech call @ that track. As for me, after looking at my car today and the way I ended up on the wall, I am OK, but I am also VERY upset !! As for Paul and the SAS officials I am dealing with, I think they doing a great job. Things appear to being good for SAS....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SASPEEDRACER24 Posted July 14, 2003 Report Share Posted July 14, 2003 Why so upset? I didnt clearly see the incident tho Zoom filled me in a little on what happened... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meredith race engines Posted July 14, 2003 Report Share Posted July 14, 2003 i have had no bad tech calls and if he claimes he shafted there was prob a reason for it it was prob not legal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyRodriguez Posted July 14, 2003 Report Share Posted July 14, 2003 I'm upset because I now have to rebuild a car... It's one thing to have hellacious crash in a corner but when somebody turns another guy going down a straight, that's crap... as for the THR guy I spoke of earlier, I could care less what happened, that lovefest going on @ the time just didn't coincide with what he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerjim2 Posted July 14, 2003 Report Share Posted July 14, 2003 Rodney I agree with your point of view on your "accident"? Looked like you got help to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerjim2 Posted July 14, 2003 Report Share Posted July 14, 2003 who ever thought up the show on saturday did a great job Mike,Paul,and the rest of the officals, thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyRodriguez Posted July 14, 2003 Report Share Posted July 14, 2003 Thanks Jim, you are correct, the show Saturday was good. Sounds like they may have some exciting stuff in the works for the fans and all of us as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted July 14, 2003 Report Share Posted July 14, 2003 jim, As DebWil explained in another post, a group of us got together a week or two ago and had a huge brainstorming sessions led by Deb. We came up with almost 100 ideas that could help Mike put fans in the grandstands and cars on the track. Mike was there as was Paul Lozano. I'm pretty sure at least some of those ideas will make it into reality since there were some pretty good ideas on the list. Hopefully the meeting at THR will be as productive for Brian. Nick Holt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RookieRacer#0 Posted July 14, 2003 Report Share Posted July 14, 2003 Just to let everybody know Paul L. just called me and they tested the springs this morning and they tested out the same. Justin Oates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoom Posted July 14, 2003 Report Share Posted July 14, 2003 Yes Justin. Congratulations on your feature win. Just drive clean and good things happen!!! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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