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6/30/12, 11:16 AM   #21
Re: just a stupid idea?
ThrowbackRacingTeam
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I am and have always been for later start times. Unfortunately, there's too many wusses out there that will complain about going past 10:30 if it does. A couple years ago THAT was starting later to water the track more but didn't advertise they were starting later so people were pissed but it was the best tracks I've seen there in many years, much better than the current guys there. In the old non-wing days at Knoxville they didn't start till the sun was low enough in the sky no matter the time, track was awesome, and yes it went a little late and I was only five years old but was having the time of my life. We certainly NEVER complained about leaving at midnight and having to drive 2 1/2 hours home! Grant it, there were no support classes back then either. Indiana is screwed with the DST and multitude of support classes but I still think they could get away with hot laps at 7 instead of 6. Kudos to P-ville for doing it. The bad part for the promoter is that now people have time to eat dinner before hand instead of at their concession stand. The benefit has to outweigh this though.
 
6/30/12, 12:12 PM   #22
Re: just a stupid idea?
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And speaking of THAT, how many times have we had to wait for sunset so that the drivers aren't blinded going into a wicked turn 3? Not a complaint, because we've all had that panic attack in afternoon traffic not being able to see. But someone, 1 time, has to consider the "Midnite Madness" race idea, for those night owls who can go to one regular show at their regular time, then still time to get to the MM race for a second dose of our addiction. My apologies would be to the teams for the quick load up and travel time and to the track workers and consessioners (sp) for keeping them up so late, but it would be a night to remember. A natural fit, jmho, would be Paragon and LPS due to the close distance between the 2. But in reality, this is just fun for me to stir the pot one more time. Have fun with it, bob
 
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