Re: Congrats Chad Boat !
 

Originally Posted by Dirtfan:
Two very good runs by that BOAT Team, glad I was there to see it! Getting home @ !:00am was kinda rough, getting up @ 5:00 was interesting but I made it though! Just wondering about the "reworking" of the track, I understand the sun in the west, but after the interviews and such it was prolly 30+ minutes till the features started.
Is this the "norm for Kokomo?" I am sure some of the "regulars" will let me know!
Great show, all in all, glad that we went.:22:

I think the delay was getting drivers switched from sprints to the midgets. I would say that is not the norm. Last week the sprint feature was over by 8:30. Sorry I didn't see you but, hope you had a good time.

Re: Congrats Chad Boat !
 

Chad Boat freakin rocks!!! :9:

Re: Congrats Chad Boat !
 

Originally Posted by Dirtfan:
Two very good runs by that BOAT Team, glad I was there to see it! Getting home @ !:00am was kinda rough, getting up @ 5:00 was interesting but I made it though! Just wondering about the "reworking" of the track, I understand the sun in the west, but after the interviews and such it was prolly 30+ minutes till the features started.
Is this the "norm for Kokomo?" I am sure some of the "regulars" will let me know!
Great show, all in all, glad that we went.:22:

Dan,

Normally we get out at Kokomo Speedway around 10:00-10:30 PM and that is staying for part of a second feature to allow the real hot rods to get out of the parking lot.:3: We many times are leaving as early as 9:15-9:30 PM and a couple of weeks ago we left at 8:40 PM. The O'Connor's have done a great job with getting the show started on time and getting us out and on the road at a decent hour. I remember prior to their buying the track, that many times it was midnight or after and we were still waiting for the feature.

Last night was a big race for Kokomo and they try to honor the legacy of Bob Darland and the entire Darland family. A truly great racing family and I always enjoy the extra time they spend talking to the drivers and allowing them to mingle with the fans. Also with sprint cars and midgets some extra time for push off is necessary. I don't know exactly why it took the extra time after the interviews but it may have been to allow the sprint car drivers time to make last minute car adjustments.

Glad you were able to make the show and I hope you enjoyed the racing. Kokomo is now my favorite track as the racing is always top notch and the O'Connor family continues to provide a great facility to spend my entertainment dollars.:6: I know those tough Sunday night drives with an early Monday morning alarm.:29::15:

Re: Congrats Chad Boat !
 

Originally Posted by BrentTFunk:
I think the delay was getting drivers switched from sprints to the midgets. I would say that is not the norm. Last week the sprint feature was over by 8:30. Sorry I didn't see you but, hope you had a good time.

Don't apologize Brent, you stood right beside me high up in turn 4 in front of the SB:2:

Re: Congrats Chad Boat !
 

Originally Posted by Dirtfan:
Don't apologize Brent, you stood right beside me high up in turn 4 in front of the SB:2:

Never could focus on 2 things at once

Re: Congrats Chad Boat !
 

Originally Posted by Mud Packer:
Dan,

Normally we get out at Kokomo Speedway around 10:00-10:30 PM and that is staying for part of a second feature to allow the real hot rods to get out of the parking lot.:3: We many times are leaving as early as 9:15-9:30 PM and a couple of weeks ago we left at 8:40 PM. The O'Connor's have done a great job with getting the show started on time and getting us out and on the road at a decent hour. I remember prior to their buying the track, that many times it was midnight or after and we were still waiting for the feature.

Last night was a big race for Kokomo and they try to honor the legacy of Bob Darland and the entire Darland family. A truly great racing family and I always enjoy the extra time they spend talking to the drivers and allowing them to mingle with the fans. Also with sprint cars and midgets some extra time for push off is necessary. I don't know exactly why it took the extra time after the interviews but it may have been to allow the sprint car drivers time to make last minute car adjustments.

Glad you were able to make the show and I hope you enjoyed the racing. Kokomo is now my favorite track as the racing is always top notch and the O'Connor family continues to provide a great facility to spend my entertainment dollars.:6: I know those tough Sunday night drives with an early Monday morning alarm.:29::15:

Thanks Mike,we did enjoy the racing, as we all know it was in memory of Bob Darland.Too bad Susan wasn't there.Just a great family.
See you soon at ISW :22:

Re: Congrats Chad Boat !
 

Congrats to the entire Chad Boat team on winning the Bob Darland Memorial! As you know, that race is the BIGGEST race to Dave and he was honored to present the trophy to such a deserving driver! Also, Congrats on winning the midget race too!

Dave Darland and The Entire Darland Family:8::22: