Very good on combining two classes, there could probably be more combined. Is Outlaw really needed? It was turned into an “all run” last year, is that what it will be this year too? If so, it’s a giant class, compared to what it was originally. Less people might run the Money class if it’s there. If it’s all run again, rename it to some sort of consolation race.
It just seems adding more classes will make for a longer day, something tracks and even racers would like to shorten, especially tracks that have a Sunday evening program.

Maybe it’s time to restructure the format. I know it’s great having so many classes, but maybe it’s time to combine a few. That means less trophies to buy, less end of year award money paid out, a shorter race day. Street and Stock is one example to combine.

Have a Gamblers race afterwards, with the track keeping a decent amount of the purse to help cover the day. $20-$25 dollar entry. If it paid $100 to win, $50 to runner up, 10 cars would cover it and leave $100 to the track. And I’m sure there would be more than 10 entries.

Maybe it’s time to change how much the tracks give back to the club. If they made more money, they might want us there. The other option is raising entry fees, but I’m not sure how many racers want that. When the cost gets close to what we pay at a normal bracket race that pays out nice money, it doesn’t seem right racing for a trophy.

But I think ANY change needs to be done by voting. And not just officers, by everyone signed up for points. No changes are going to be right for everyone, but it seems something needs to change?

Gates open at 2, TT at 3, eliminations at 6.... Get there at 5 and still make TT's if you had to work. Just a suggestion, the track would have to agree too. I don't care either way, but I hate being up against the Sunday crowd.

If EMT's were there, they should have been on the scene, ambulance or no ambulance on the grounds. I think their main focus is to stabilize the patient until the "real" ambulance gets there. Not that I've seen a lot of people go to the hospital, but usually the city ambulance will show up to cart them away. And the EMT's are not allowed to grab a fire extinguisher if your car is on fire, unless they are there as fireman too. Too much liability nowadays for people to be able to jump in and help.  So keep that in mind, note where the fire extinguishers are at the tracks, 30 seconds could make all the difference.

Sad, there have been two fatalities on golf carts this year, one was at the Nationals here, and one in Denver. All it takes is to fall off, just right, and the results are not good. Besides, it's hard to stop and talk if you buzz by on something. That's what I like most about these races, lots of good conversation.

Nope, didn't say that at all. Plus, I don't see any entry fees. This is a part time deal for me, the money I make will not pay my water bill. I do it because I have a passion for this hobby, and thought I was making a difference. What I meant was, my mistake for taking part in this message board discussion.

Calling everyone up at once was a cluster, was not supposed to happen, it was never done this way before... Will be corrected (I hope, tower is out of my control) If you want the street tire cars in the groove, the Club and Mark will have to agree or  vote on that (my opinion) and I wouldn't care one way or the other, but traction will be compromised with the street tires in the groove. Go ask any 6.80 or faster car what they think next Sunday, all the slick guys that talked to me are glad it is being done. Racing should be fun, if going to a certain track is unpleasant for you, you shouldn't go, I have places I will not go, just personal preference. Mistakes happen, I make them at my weekly job, and I'm pretty sure there is no one that never screws up something.

I'll address some of this... And yes, it was not a smooth day.
No time slips? The tower has a print out, if you somehow don't get one, they will write you one out. And the score borads were off for a few passes, we don't race off score boards, we do need them for dial ins later. Still not a unforgivable disaster.

Bathroom disaster? When feminine things get stuck, it will over flow. No one knows until someone lets employees know.

Tech? If you look, there are lots of new faces. They had no clue what a MC Challenge was until that morning. As far as "pick your favorite number?" Thats what I got told at TM a while back. Lots of people want their "own" number (car year, ect...)

Now, I'm REALLY not going to make friends here... Street tires out of the slick groove. Northstar did this first, TM followed a couple of weeks ago, TXR followed. Get ready, THIS is the future. Street tire guys want to be in the groove that the slicks produce, and I promise you, it destroys the groove in a hurry. Imagine you have just put in a new flower bed, looks great, then some guy comes through with a tiller. When the racing starts, the entire starting line is even, the slick guys produce their own groove, the street tires have theirs. If you had any water (or lake as it was put) I must have missed it, I'm sorry. Hang out sometime and watch how hard it is to chase those trails of water that almost EVERY street car leaves. I promise you I go home sore, this is the hardest race to work the starting line due to this. And the radiator issue, that car only had water in it (no coolant), and he never got close to the launch pad, the starting line was not even close to being compromised. I have a slick car, and a small (P215/70R15) street car, and I line up out of the groove everywhere I go, my street car does not spin, and no burnout needed (runs 9.00's) Not fast, but some cars running slower have problems, I had problems, but I fixed it to go down any track, any situation... Sometimes the cones g

Does it always have to be Sundays? I think there's another one that's a Saturday night race somewhere??? Ya'll might see if TXR would go for a Saturday race...

wonderjet16 wrote:

YellowStangDuane wrote:

Hey Broom, save me a spot Sunday!

Don't tell us you are going to Redline. Are you going to work the starting line?

 Am I not welcome there? LOL!  Yes, I think I'll crawl out from under my rock and come racing. I guess if they need help, I'm always ready to help out any track I'm at. Never been to Redline, I figure this is a good time to go. Going to be a tough weekend though, TXR tonight, a couple of hours sleep, fishing at Towakani tomorrow, TXR again Saturday night, then Redline Sunday. Chase me to the lanes, I won't be worth anything I'll be so tired!!!

Hey Broom, save me a spot Sunday!

Looks like a Jack Pot Race Wed! $5.00 or $10.00 entry (majority rules, it's what the racers want to pay) 100% pay back. It will be open to anyone at the track. Come on out and have some fun.

We would like to try some new things this year at Texas Raceway.
There are some Club members that come out several Wed nights, and several that come out the Wed before a Club race. We would like to show our appreciation by changing it up some.

Would racers be interested in running a Wed night Jack Pot Race? Maybe $10.00 (or even $5.00?) to enter it, split it 60/40? If enough Club racers show up to run it, then we could have a separate race for you, if not, it would be open to anyone. Foot Brake only, unless we could fill an "E" class.

Or, a Trophy Class is also a possible option. Due to lower car counts, it would probably be "All Run" no ET breaks, but still a FB class.

And we could have a lane for someone wanting to dial in and practice bracket racing. You could pull up with someone you want to race, or just whoever you are behind if it doesn't matter.

We do need feedback to know if there is any interest, whether you PM me, reply here, or talk to us at the track. There a a couple of us that have a passion for bracket racing, and looking to add to our program. Spread the word, Face Book it, whatever you want to do. I think some of you would like more chances to practice or have fun! Also, open to ideas....
     Thanks, Duane