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Nov 4, 2015 10:54:54 GMT -6
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Post by rbkt65 on Nov 4, 2015 10:54:54 GMT -6
Any place still racing within couple hundred miles from here? Where will be the place to race in 2016?
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Post by bracketracing on Nov 4, 2015 11:04:22 GMT -6
Not chasing points at my home track. Some S/G and Nostalgia Pro Stock. And enjoy my grandkids maybe use my boat more.
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Post by 338d on Nov 4, 2015 11:56:45 GMT -6
I am sure I will be at most races at Gateway next year, but I am with Kevin as I don't plan on running points next year.
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Nov 4, 2015 12:16:11 GMT -6
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Post by rf1 on Nov 4, 2015 12:16:11 GMT -6
I am sure I will be at most races at Gateway next year, but I am with Kevin as I don't plan on running points next year. Same here, I pretty much did the same last year, if there is somewhere else I feel like being so be it. I skipped 3 points races last year and it didn't bother me a bit. Unless there is a points program with a substantial payday/prizes at the end (dragster, trailer, motor, etc.) Why bother. Especially when the other races i go to potentially pay 10 to 15 times what winning the entire season at gateway might pay And notice I said might , as they have never advertised or guaranteed a points fund since reopening. Maybe with some up front investment they could improve their clientele
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Nov 4, 2015 19:10:11 GMT -6
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Post by racerone on Nov 4, 2015 19:10:11 GMT -6
Most I know will not be buying pit spots or running points for 2016. We also will not be attending to banquet . This is not against any racer or champions .Congrats We will race some at gateway and travel some and spend time with family friends usually at our property.
Bottom line I was P.O that 2 years in a row schedules got changed and pit spots were not able to be reserved for more events as in past . I like the employees except for one when he won't say hi even when your 5 feet away .bad attitude with racers .
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Nov 4, 2015 20:14:15 GMT -6
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Post by drphillips309 on Nov 4, 2015 20:14:15 GMT -6
I will be racing at gateway next year because they are having a lot of points races, no drops, no makeup dates , it's the " way it used to be kinda" plus the return of " mega bucks" and I'm hearing rumors of the jegs sports nationals . This place is close to home . Chad lidy said he will probably run points next year because it's 1/8 mile. I can tell you one thing . GMP would not have a " sticker race" like bonne terre .
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Nov 4, 2015 20:54:39 GMT -6
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Post by 396z on Nov 4, 2015 20:54:39 GMT -6
I guess time will tell. I hope you are right Jason. I plan to go wherever there is a good payout and a well run program. Hopefully Gatway puts a good program together with a decent schedule. But I plan to travel a lot next year
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Nov 4, 2015 21:40:11 GMT -6
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Post by moparsz on Nov 4, 2015 21:40:11 GMT -6
I will be racing at gateway next year because they are having a lot of points races, no drops, no makeup dates , it's the " way it used to be kinda" plus the return of " mega bucks" and I'm hearing rumors of the jegs sports nationals . This place is close to home . Chad lidy said he will probably run points next year because it's 1/8 mile. I can tell you one thing . GMP would not have a " sticker race" like bonne terre . Where did you hear all of that?
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Post by bartc on Nov 4, 2015 22:27:24 GMT -6
shoot I'm racing at gateway and running points, cause all the big guns are dropping out!!!!!!
Seriously,
Its close to home and has miles of shut down. I just show up and race for fun. So I have a different perspective than most on this site ( i think)
Bonne Terre is also a good time and not too far away. But for me there is no comparison. I'd much rather be at Gateway.
the one time I tried to go to I 57 I got caught in a terrible traffic jam. Driving 100 miles to race is just not something I look forward to. Especially driving home pulling a trailer.
I travel alot for work, so when I have a day off I want to get to where I'm going, do what I want to do and get back home.
I'd probably go to Gateway even if they had potholes on the track.
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Post by eticket on Nov 5, 2015 5:42:09 GMT -6
Now that the new car is 99% done we plan on running points next year. Just hope my son remembers when he pulls up to the line the engine is in the back.
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Post by racerone on Nov 5, 2015 5:55:25 GMT -6
I will be racing at gateway next year because they are having a lot of points races, no drops, no makeup dates , it's the " way it used to be kinda" plus the return of " mega bucks" and I'm hearing rumors of the jegs sports nationals . This place is close to home . Chad lidy said he will probably run points next year because it's 1/8 mile. I can tell you one thing . GMP would not have a " sticker race" like bonne terre . Where did you hear all of that? you've been talking to Dennis mopar getting your inside info or those Taro cards .lol Oh come on more point races ?Possably more special races with brackets filling the void . I love the closeness also . The unwritten rules we had this year were changed throughout the year .
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Nov 5, 2015 6:30:19 GMT -6
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Post by drphillips309 on Nov 5, 2015 6:30:19 GMT -6
No July 3rd and 4th race don . That should make you happy. You guys saw that the first points race is the king of the track MARCH 26th! That's the earliest points race in 15 years if that gives you a clue on how many races will be held.
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Post by 338d on Nov 5, 2015 7:56:42 GMT -6
I have heard the same rumblings that Jason has about more races, no drops, and no rescheduled ones. Nothing Gateway has done has anything to do with my decision to not run points. I will probably be at most races, but I looking forward to not committing myself next year. If I want to race there I can, but if I want to go to a good paying race somewhere and can afford to do that I would like to have that option. Like I said my decision is more on being burned out on locking myself to the track than anything they have done and I will probably still be at most of there races depending on the schedules of the races I plan to attend next year. I am really looking forward to going up to Byron for a couple of their races next year and they always seem to fall on the same days as Gateway.
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Post by rbkt65 on Nov 5, 2015 9:14:21 GMT -6
Hey don after 8 yr lay off from track I thought we did good as tech crew under the circumstances. After losing 2 people we kind of got things sorted out for most part. Sorry I didn't meet ur expectations but u may have whole new crew to break in next year.Will it b different dont know can it yes. Wait and c I guess
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Post by bartc on Nov 5, 2015 10:53:40 GMT -6
Hey don after 8 yr lay off from track I thought we did good as tech crew under the circumstances. After losing 2 people we kind of got things sorted out for most part. Sorry I didn't meet ur expectations but u may have whole new crew to break in next year.Will it b different dont know can it yes. Wait and c I guess I appreciate the job you've done. thanks for the hard work and see you next year
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