Dick Monahan (Offline)
#12
5/16/12 9:13 PM
I like the two-lap qualifying because it is fun to watch how different drivers change (or not) their lines between the two laps. And, more importantly, it gives the announcer plenty of time to tell the fans about the driver. If you want to make new fans, this is very important.
ISF (Offline)
#13
5/16/12 10:07 PM
I once read a quote by the late, great Smokey Yunick who said Silver Crown Championship Cars are the last true racecar in America. Line 'em up and race 100 miles and see whose the fastest without pit stops or adjustments being a factor. I tend to agree with Smokey, but the 51/49 concept helped make a couple of the dirt mile Silver Crown races pretty exciting during it's short implementation.
I have mixed feelings on the double file restarts. I like the idea of bunching up the field a bit but I worry somewhat about the safety factor. I know, I know, nobody forces the guys to race these things.
Individual qualifying should be part of a Silver Crown race agenda. Period. One lap is better than group.
LONG LIVE THE SILVER CROWN DIVISION. I love these cars as much as the 1 mile dirt tracks that they race on!
Silver Crown Championship Dirt Cars properly driven on a one mile dirt track are classic poetry in motion. Using that analogy, Jack Hewitt is one of the greatest poets of all time.
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racephoto1 (Offline)
#14
5/16/12 11:30 PM
I love qualifying and always will. One man against the track. You find out real fast who the tough guy is.
I personally hate the redraw, especially on the miles. If it's a one groove race track as they can be sometimes, you are screwed for being quick time. You should be rewarded for going fast , not for sand bagging. As AJ Fike about it.
RoyaltonMiniSprint (Offline)
#15
5/16/12 11:50 PM
Hopefully with the format changes more people will get their cars out and race now. Live 10 miles from Duquoin look forward to the race their each year.
SpfldMile (Offline)
#17
5/17/12 9:17 AM
I like 2 lap qualifying better. If a guy bobbles on a lap, it doesn't totally kill his chances. Without the need to go for the pole because of the redraw, it might be a case of trying to turn a decent lap instead of pushing it. To me, qualifying is really a joy to watch on the miles, a major part of the show. I love the 100 straight laps. Anytime I can see the Silver Crown cars, life is good. Some people think their time has passed, but they are still one of the best proving grounds for any driver.
For those about to rock, we salute you.

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