2008 THAT Retrospective From Dorsett and King

Al Pierce · 10/13/08, 8:59 PM

Well, that "lipstick on a pig" approach is pretty popular right now, but these guys need to realize that there are some pretty serious issues with THAT. They need to look at the situation as it is, not as they'd like it to be. I am really happy that they have stepped up and reopened the track and I really want them to be successful. I hope to see more and more events and hope it is profitable so they can keep it operating. Attendance was pretty good this year, including lots of comps, but to maintain that level and even increase attendance, they're going to have to show some improvement next year. I, and several other people I talked to were willing to give them '08, but expect them to take action on the glitches. It's true that the dirt is worn out and probably needs replaced. Very expensive. Maybe it can be saved for a while but it will take some work and technology. The last event was ugly from an operational perspective. It just seemed that nothing except the actual racing went right. THATs fault, USACs fault, Mods fault. Doesn't matter. Need to take the criticism seriously and fix it. You don't have to be perfect. Race fans are pretty forgiving if you face facts and work to improve, but they aren't easily fooled. THAT has faced difficulty a number of times before. I'm rooting for them.

Sprint63122 · 10/13/08, 11:20 PM

I will just say I am glad they are working hard to bring the action track back to life and are willing to admit what worked and what did not.

I like the way the redid the banking on the track all the way around the place now lets work on keeping the dust down so everyone can see.

Has for the shows they will probably need to run at least two classes so they can make some money on the back pit gate to.The only thing I will add is run the sprints first and what ever class you add they run second and put a time limit on there heats and b main has for the a main well it is the last event of the night so they can take has long has they want to.

Listened to the Mike King interview that was posted on here a couple of weeks ago and I can only hope that they find a way to keep the silver crown race on the schedule some way because it is one of there best races all year.Nothing like watching Darland and Coons hanging here out sideways by the wall coming out of four with there foot on the gas priceless action there.I hope to one day to watch Clayton and Ballou strap into one of the machines and make the show and just sit back and enjoy watching these two for a hundred laps on this track.

The one that I noticed this year was the ability to get the people to come back here so quickly after what had happened the year before.Only bad thing with this I can say is the racing program was way to long each time for only one class to have about one hour of racing and about three hours of talking is not a good recipe for success.

Looking forward to the 2009 schedule and would like to see a lot more non-wing sprint dates this year because only two dates in May then nothing else the rest of the year was just way to painful to see happen this way.

Chris Nunn · 10/13/08, 11:40 PM

Im just thankful to be involved in a track as historic as Terre Haute. Im looking forward to a bigger and better 2009 season

Chris Nunn
THAT Announcer

HARFprez · 10/14/08, 9:55 AM

Chris, will you have time for THAT with running the country and all? as leader of the free world you should be able to get em a deal on some new clay. bob:checkered:

Chris Nunn · 10/14/08, 11:36 AM

That would be the first bill I sign, mandatory new clay for the Haute. Ill have my intern get right on that!

Indy1808 · 10/14/08, 11:49 AM

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Indy1808 · 10/14/08, 11:57 AM

[QUOTE=Al Pierce;69648]hey need to look at ..........were willing to give them '08, ...........& ETC.
I agree completely Al.
We all no the potential this track has. Let's hope for a much improved 2009 season.

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Dirtfan · 10/14/08, 9:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Nunn

That would be the first bill I sign, mandatory new clay for the Haute. Ill have my intern get right on that!

Thought you were the intern??:rolling

10/13/08, 11:40 PM	#13 Re: 2008 THAT Retrospective From Dorsett and King
Chris Nunn Senior Member Race Count This Year: 20 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,126	Im just thankful to be involved in a track as historic as Terre Haute. Im looking forward to a bigger and better 2009 season Chris Nunn THAT Announcer __________________ Chris Nunn 812-360-6711 nunnc812@gmail.com

10/14/08, 11:36 AM	#15 Re: 2008 THAT Retrospective From Dorsett and King
Chris Nunn Senior Member Race Count This Year: 20 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,126	That would be the first bill I sign, mandatory new clay for the Haute. Ill have my intern get right on that! __________________ Chris Nunn 812-360-6711 nunnc812@gmail.com

10/14/08, 11:49 AM	#16
Indy1808 Senior Member Race Count This Year: 37 Race Count Last Year: 35 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,796	Posted via Mobile Device _________________________________________________ Last edited by Indy1808; 10/14/08 at 11:59 AM.

10/13/08, 8:59 PM	#11 Re: 2008 THAT Retrospective From Dorsett and King
Al Pierce Senior Member Race Count This Year: 49 Race Count Last Year: 43 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,423	Well, that "lipstick on a pig" approach is pretty popular right now, but these guys need to realize that there are some pretty serious issues with THAT. They need to look at the situation as it is, not as they'd like it to be. I am really happy that they have stepped up and reopened the track and I really want them to be successful. I hope to see more and more events and hope it is profitable so they can keep it operating. Attendance was pretty good this year, including lots of comps, but to maintain that level and even increase attendance, they're going to have to show some improvement next year. I, and several other people I talked to were willing to give them '08, but expect them to take action on the glitches. It's true that the dirt is worn out and probably needs replaced. Very expensive. Maybe it can be saved for a while but it will take some work and technology. The last event was ugly from an operational perspective. It just seemed that nothing except the actual racing went right. THATs fault, USACs fault, Mods fault. Doesn't matter. Need to take the criticism seriously and fix it. You don't have to be perfect. Race fans are pretty forgiving if you face facts and work to improve, but they aren't easily fooled. THAT has faced difficulty a number of times before. I'm rooting for them.

10/13/08, 11:20 PM	#12 Re: 2008 THAT Retrospective From Dorsett and King
Sprint63122 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 545	I will just say I am glad they are working hard to bring the action track back to life and are willing to admit what worked and what did not. I like the way the redid the banking on the track all the way around the place now lets work on keeping the dust down so everyone can see. Has for the shows they will probably need to run at least two classes so they can make some money on the back pit gate to.The only thing I will add is run the sprints first and what ever class you add they run second and put a time limit on there heats and b main has for the a main well it is the last event of the night so they can take has long has they want to. Listened to the Mike King interview that was posted on here a couple of weeks ago and I can only hope that they find a way to keep the silver crown race on the schedule some way because it is one of there best races all year.Nothing like watching Darland and Coons hanging here out sideways by the wall coming out of four with there foot on the gas priceless action there.I hope to one day to watch Clayton and Ballou strap into one of the machines and make the show and just sit back and enjoy watching these two for a hundred laps on this track. The one that I noticed this year was the ability to get the people to come back here so quickly after what had happened the year before.Only bad thing with this I can say is the racing program was way to long each time for only one class to have about one hour of racing and about three hours of talking is not a good recipe for success. Looking forward to the 2009 schedule and would like to see a lot more non-wing sprint dates this year because only two dates in May then nothing else the rest of the year was just way to painful to see happen this way.

10/14/08, 9:55 AM	#14 Re: 2008 THAT Retrospective From Dorsett and King
HARFprez Senior Member Race Count This Year: 3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,229	Chris, will you have time for THAT with running the country and all? as leader of the free world you should be able to get em a deal on some new clay. bob:checkered:

10/14/08, 11:57 AM	#17
Indy1808 Senior Member Race Count This Year: 37 Race Count Last Year: 35 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,796	[QUOTE=Al Pierce;69648]hey need to look at ..........were willing to give them '08, ...........& ETC. I agree completely Al. We all no the potential this track has. Let's hope for a much improved 2009 season. Posted via Mobile Device