Sonic Racing Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Just curious what everyone thought about the racing format. It did sure make the racing better from the fan perspective. Lots of guys took advantage of the cone deal and it worked for some and didn't for others but it did make it more exciting from where I sat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Moon Motorsports Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 I thought the rules changes worked well. [edited out by Nick Holt, 3/1/10] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer61 Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Welcome to short track racing. Its that way in every class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmoves 99 Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 all the changes made for a lot of good racing , one thing I didn't get was why the 13 mod had to go to the back ,,when the 3 car spun , now before it's said that 13 caused the caution, the 5 dumped him right before that, and the 13 had to go to the rear. maybe I misunderstood the new all involved rule. just asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whayskwhy Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Most of em need a class in the difference between rooting a guy and driving through them. A lot of disrespecting going on. The rules did what they was suppose to, but the black flag they were talking about is gonna need to be used, or it is going to get out of hand, quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer61 Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 rooting, and driving thru dont seem to be much differant. Neither show any ability to drive. If you cant make a clean pass than you shouldnt. But than again I go all year without scratching my front bumper, probably why I finish in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck99 Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 I think the double file starts added an interesting excitement to the races. The new method of sending the cars in a caution to the rear needs to be watched closely. I think it encourages rough driving, and I saw a few examples of it, or so it appeared, last night. It is just plain wrong in my opinion for a car to nail another car square in the back bumper at the exit of a turn, spin that car out, and keep their spot. Again, I think that will encourage that kind of driving and will ultimately result in fewer cars at the track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KISS_Racing Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 [edited out by Nick Holt, 3/1/10] BTW, what is rooting. Do you mean driver B is racing driver A and there is a little contact when Driver A is a slower and their spotter isn't saying " Hey the racer behind you is FASTER than you are and he is BEATING on you because you are holding them up?" I say they were racing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
termite#99 Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 As a driver I really had fun with the double file restarts, seemed like 90% of the race me and Jody were racing side by side. That's what it's all about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwms96 Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 I see pros and cons on this deal. Yep i saw some rough stuff maybe just a tick rougher than before but it is what it is. I saw the truck wreck and from my angle there was room on the bottom. Nothing malicious just short track racing. Glad everyone was ok. spotters need to do thier job and drivers need to do thiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Quite a few cars and trucks got wrecked pretty bad last night. If anyone is needing help getting them put back together - whether it's new clips or bodies we can put them on the plate and get them back together before Speedfest. Just give us a call and let us know how we can help. Rest assured we do not share your information with any other clients. What happens at Bumbera's stays at Bumbera's. Kenny Bumbera Bumbera's Performance Associates www.bumberas.com kenny@bumberas.com 281-493-9300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trk31 Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 the rules worked well and put alot of excitement in it for the fans. just a shame so much got torn up but rules dont tear up equipment, people do. looking forward to the next race Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racegirl Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 To answer the question about the 13 mod, he was sent to the back originally for spinning. Then the green came out and then another car spun, but there was no lap completed between when we went green after the 13 spin and the next car spin, so we go back to the last completed green flag lap. It happened several time with several cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundogC3 Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 SPOTTER'S ,ROOKIE SPOTTER'S ROOKIE DRIVER'S...........Let's just say, when your a lap(or lap's down) AND you cut off a lead (truck or car) and get turned then.................PLEASE, driver's hate to hear this....but..."leader's are coming, go high"....we have lost two GOOD truck's, David if you need help let me know! I'm in the business. I'm just glad no one got hurt, and we didn't have to rebuild our's to....lesson learned...I GUESS!! NOT A BASH, but an observation....first hand!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzbee77 Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 I had a blast driving side by side nice driving 31 and 99. Cant wait till the next one have a little work to do have to try to make this truck just a little faster. so i can try to make that high line work a little better.... but all in all it was a great truck race..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KISS_Racing Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Gunnar, You are right and sorry... Thank God no one was hurt... That is more important! mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundogC3 Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Simple.........Mark, just glad we where able to drive our's on the trailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Gundog - I thought Cary ran a very smart race. He had a couple of real good shots at taking someone out but backed out both times. The truck looked good. It'll be in the winners circle before long... Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck99 Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Thanks Nick. The truck was real good on short runs, but this was the first opportunity for us to test the new setup on a long run. We identified a couple of issues that should make the truck better on the long run. With the exception of the 2 badly damaged trucks, the race was a great one to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyChaffee Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 With the exception of the 2 badly damaged trucks, the race was a great one to watch. The crowd was into it too. For a cold night the crowd was pumped up pretty much all night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trk31 Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 I had a blast driving side by side nice driving 31 and 99. back at ya and the 99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whayskwhy Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 BTW, what is rooting. Do you mean driver B is racing driver A and there is a little contact when Driver A is a slower and their spotter isn't saying " Hey the racer behind you is FASTER than you are and he is BEATING on you because you are holding them up?" I say they were racing... Rooting, rubbing, whatever.... New rule, proof of eye exam in the last 6 months for all spotters and drivers. Special emphasis on depth perception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khoneycutt Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 I liked the excitement. I still believe the dash or heat races are not good for the late models. Heat races are for cars with bumpers and bodies that can be easily fixed, not Template bodies. Template bodies cost over $2,500 and another $1,500 to install if you do not have the time. The heats increase the chances of destroying these cars. Invert the qualifying orders or roll dice something else to help us save some expense and increase excitement. Give some extra points for pole position qualifying too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyChaffee Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 I may be a rookie driver but here is what I've learn from watching and announcing races over the years. Plain and simple: the car you run over today is the same car that will be behind you tomorrow........ and because of that..................... Karma is a bi.........well, you get the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Moon Motorsports Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 Thanks Nick. The truck was real good on short runs, but this was the first opportunity for us to test the new setup on a long run. We identified a couple of issues that should make the truck better on the long run. With the exception of the 2 badly damaged trucks, the race was a great one to watch. There was some great side by side racing! I liked the double file restarts...Had Greg Wade and the #10 outside of me a couple of times and it was a blast. We did give the fans their monies worth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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