NeilTPS Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 TPS Race Format Changes 2010 Texas Pro Sedans Technical Bulletin #2 In accordance with the announcement stated in all TPS schedule updates, "Subject to Change, Addition or Deletion", Thunderhill Raceway has requested the elimination of TPS Heat Races on June 19 and July 31 to be replaced by Time Trials and 35 Lap Feature (subject to a field and race time limit - tba). To help THR shorten it's race program running time, the Texas Pro Sedans have agreed with these format changes with the provision that the race format for THR "Spectacular" on September 25 would remain as scheduled. Technical Bulletin #2 was distributed to all members and will be posted on www.texasprosedans.com The Revised TEXAS PRO SEDANS 2010 REMAINING SCHEDULE (Subject to Change, Additions, Deletions) Race ..... Track ............................................ - Remarks/Race Format May 15 - CC Speedway/Corpus Christi, TX --- Time Trials, 35 Lap Feature Jun 19 -- Thunderhill Raceway/Kyle, TX ------- Time Trials, 35 Lap Feature July 10 - CC Speedway/Corpus Christi,TX ---- Time Trials, 35 Lap Feature July 31 - Thunderhill Raceway/Kyle, TX ------- Time Trials, 35 Lap Feature Aug 7 --- CC Speedway/Corpus Christi, TX --- Make up date if a CCS race rains out Sept 25 - Thunderhill Raceway/Kyle, TX ------- THR "Spectacular" Time Trials, 35 Lap Feature date tba- 2010 TPS Awards Dinner ------------- Date, Time and Location to be announced For more TPS information - visit: www.texasprosedans.com Authorized by: David Mackey Texas Pro Sedans Race Director Written & Distributed by: Neil Upchurch Texas Pro Sedans Administrative Director Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 thats good .that saves on tires and fuel .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tps48 Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 We could help them out even more and cut out lengthy time trials and line up by points or draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazilnut 20 Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 How about a 3rd practice session? The track sits idle from the end of practice till beginning of time trails. Mike just wants to be P1 with the draw.(He is very lucky) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilTPS Posted May 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Based upon our communications with Mary Ann Naumann, the change of race format to Features Only by all classes racing at Thunderhill Raceway is due to the April 24th, 10 class event which lasted until near midnight. This is a major negative to the grandstand ticket buying public. A benefit to TPS to the elimination of Qualifying Heat Races is a competition gain. Drivers not at the top of the TPS point standings will have a more equal chance at starting the Feature Race with a more favorable grid position. Starting by points or draw (as suggested in a previous post) would contradict this competitive gain which is now available to all TPS entries. A third practice session (as suggested in a previous post) will most likely not be offered by THR. THR holds their meetings during the down time after practice. Instead, an earlier pit gate opening might be expected in order to assure that each class still receives two practice sessions instead of a race day reduction to one practice session. Neil Upchurch Texas Pro Sedans Administrative Director Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tps22 Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 An earlier pit gate opening? I get off work at 0630 on Sat mornings, it takes all I got just to get there on time as it is. And before you can say load up the night before, I work a double on fridays. Pretty well spent after sat's races. My 2 cents. ! practice (preferably not too early) and an invert of at least 8-10 cars. you got some fast ones so it will be a good show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 An earlier pit gate opening? I get off work at 0630 on Sat mornings, it takes all I got just to get there on time as it is. And before you can say load up the night before, I work a double on fridays. Pretty well spent after sat's races. My 2 cents. ! practice (preferably not too early) and an invert of at least 8-10 cars. you got some fast ones so it will be a good show. the points leaders wont like that invert ..but it would make the race alot more fun to watch ..for all ...tps use to do an invert draw ..or something like that .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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