Ocala Problem?

old timer · 1/15/12, 10:26 PM

I would think comming up with the proper required insurance might be hard.

Offy22 · 1/16/12, 5:06 PM

The track looks as dangerous as any sprint car track that I've seen in the last several years. Only a slight curb left of the concrete wall, armco guard rails that are bad enough but the support posts look to extend past the top of the rails. I really hope that the safety of the racers can be improved over the present situation. I would hate to loose the USAC Winter Series but would really hate to have a racer seriously injured

BrentTFunk · 1/16/12, 6:36 PM

Just spoke to a reliable source who said everything should be in order by the USAC dates.

ThrowbackRacingTeam · 1/17/12, 3:01 AM

High walls are bad for sprint cars, just ask shane hmiel. THAT was safer with guard rails. Most of the time these days they don't get hurt if they just flip without hitting anything. Leaving the track is fine as long as there isn't anything solid to hit on the other side. Check out the Mellenberndt flip from PA.on you tube. He returned to run his back up car that night. The only issue I see is the I beams sticking up above the guard rails. They should be cut off flush with the top. Racing has always been dangerous. Drivers don't care. They are waiting in line and begging to run those cars.

Max Revs · 1/17/12, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BrentTFunk

Just spoke to a reliable source who said everything should be in order by the USAC dates.

Please explain further. What is being done?

Thanx.

Wayne Davis · 1/17/12, 1:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Max Revs

Please explain further. What is being done?

Thanx.

I will be down at Marion County Speedway doing some work tomorrow and BRP is just 2 miles up the road...I will take pics and give everyone an update....I'm sure Bubba is taking care of ANY concerns USAC or any other organization needs taking care of.....just come on down and enjoy this 80* weather we are having...stay and extra week and see the midgets/lightning/mico's race at MCS wing and non-wing

Max Revs · 1/17/12, 1:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Papa Outlaw

I will be down at Marion County Speedway doing some work tomorrow and BRP is just 2 miles up the road...I will take pics and give everyone an update....I'm sure Bubba is taking care of ANY concerns USAC or any other organization needs taking care of.....just come on down and enjoy this 80* weather we are having...stay and extra week and see the midgets/lightning/mico's race at MCS wing and non-wing

Thanks - I'm a Floridian, so I can't "come on down" - as I'm already here

!

I'll be at BRP for the USAC & also ASCC shows in Feb.

racefan20 · 1/17/12, 2:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BrentTFunk

Just spoke to a reliable source who said everything should be in order by the USAC dates.

C'mon Brent now YOU are using the "reliable source" thing??

Wayne Davis · 1/17/12, 5:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Max Revs

Thanks - I'm a Floridian, so I can't "come on down" - as I'm already here

!

I'll be at BRP for the USAC & also ASCC shows in Feb.

So am I Max....Ocala is 2 hrs south for me

BrentTFunk · 1/17/12, 6:58 PM

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Originally Posted by racefan20

C'mon Brent now YOU are using the "reliable source" thing??

The guy didn't want to be quoted. Said there is a plan, and everything would work out. It is not like the promoter dosen't have a little cash. Just trying to calm the rumor mill, until someone knows something for sure.

1/15/12, 10:26 PM	#21 Re: Ocala Problem?
old timer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 364	I would think comming up with the proper required insurance might be hard.

1/16/12, 5:06 PM	#22 Re: Ocala Problem?
Offy22 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 126	The track looks as dangerous as any sprint car track that I've seen in the last several years. Only a slight curb left of the concrete wall, armco guard rails that are bad enough but the support posts look to extend past the top of the rails. I really hope that the safety of the racers can be improved over the present situation. I would hate to loose the USAC Winter Series but would really hate to have a racer seriously injured

1/17/12, 3:01 AM	#24 Re: Ocala Problem?
ThrowbackRacingTeam Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 958	High walls are bad for sprint cars, just ask shane hmiel. THAT was safer with guard rails. Most of the time these days they don't get hurt if they just flip without hitting anything. Leaving the track is fine as long as there isn't anything solid to hit on the other side. Check out the Mellenberndt flip from PA.on you tube. He returned to run his back up car that night. The only issue I see is the I beams sticking up above the guard rails. They should be cut off flush with the top. Racing has always been dangerous. Drivers don't care. They are waiting in line and begging to run those cars.