North/South 100

[GP27]

Lets start talking about the North/South 100. Who is going and who ya picking to win?

[TackyTracker]

hear that Izzo has finally accepted and will be in the HOF

[TTS_JF]

I'm thinking Thursday will be the best racing of the whole show.

[25 Jay 53]

I'll be there all 3 days, last year was the first time for us, really enjoyed it. As for the winner, I don't know, should be a nice field of cars going for a chance at 80 grand. You'll have the regulars that are tough such as Davenport, Bloomquist, Landers, Owens. I hope to see a few drivers that don't normally come to the North South such as Moyer and Babb.

[bradc]

I'll be there camping on wednesday. gonna be a great weekend

[GP27]

I will be there on Wednesday. Has anyone camped at the track before ? Will be the first time camping there for me. If I get there Wednesday should I be able to get a decent camping spot?

[racinjason29]

Yes, you should get a pretty descent spot on Wednesday. They have a big field for camping, however, bring some wood or blocks incase you don't get on a real level ground. The field is level in some areas and some areas not so much.

[intel8]

Jason's right, the rolling hills in the back can be quite challenging. Bring plenty of leveling blocks to correct the situation.

[Kromulous]

Bloomer called me the other day, said i got this, all of it.

Clean sweep.

[intel8]

Apparently he didn't need much of I 80's money, looked kind flat in the feature. LOL!! Just sayin'

[GP27]

Thanks guys for the camping info. i hope I get there soon enough to get a kinda flat spot. Has anyone went up and marked off a spot before they went to the race? I may try to do that . What would you take to mark a spot/ sorry to wear you guys out with questions, just kinda a newbie to the camping thing.

[brsteg]

I know in the past some folks would start bringing their campers about a week in advanced to get the prime front lot spots. Back lot, not so sure.

[Gary]

Thanks guys for the camping info. i hope I get there soon enough to get a kinda flat spot. Has anyone went up and marked off a spot before they went to the race? I may try to do that . What would you take to mark a spot/ sorry to wear you guys out with questions, just kinda a newbie to the camping thing.

From Florence Speedway's website:

Camping is allowed at the track free of charge during the North/South week and weekend. No hookups are available. The camping areas will be marked and site maps with the camping areas marked will be posted at the track. You can begin marking camping spots at 12:00 PM on Saturday August 6th and at any time during the week after that. All camping spots are first come first served.

[Hoosier_Dirt]

I look for Bloomer to be a threat as always, but I'm picking Brandon Shepard

[zyoung25]

Read a post on facebook about Lucas providing the right rear tire for just the feature, no cutting or grinding. Anyone else heard this?

[GP27]

I havent heard anything about Lucas providing the right rear. Very interesting. anyone else heard anything of this ? Is this just for the North/South ?

[zyoung25]

Just for the N/S, yes. Supposedly this came from someone in lucas series. IMO it should be both rears though.

It's just rumor that I've seen. We should hear if it's true or not within the next few days.

[Bob Hubbard]

Im picking a Club 29 car to win Both nights .....

[chathamracefan]

Something will be coming out on the tires probably today. They were talking about it with the series director at Macon last night. I couldn't hear what he was saying as they had music blaring at the same time. I also walked by the drivers meeting & heard him mention something about tires for North South but didn't catch the details. James Essex did say Lucas would have a press release coming out about it. I imagine Dirt on Dirt will have the skinny sometime today.

[GP27]

Now that could get interesting. I just hope whatever they do doesnt take away from the show. There has been some pretty good racing there and I like the format they use.

[GP27]

Hey when is everybody heading up to the North/South ? I will be there Wednesday, looking for some people to hang out with and do a little bench racing.

[bradc]

gonna take my camper up the weekend before but will be there to stay wednesday evening

[GP27]

bradc do you really trust taking your camper up that soon? Im new to the camping scene and only have a popup and I thought of taking my up the Saturday before as well.

[bradc]

not had any trouble taking stuff early in years past. quite a few people take theirs early as well. if you dont want to leave your camper take some caution tape and a few poles and mark off a spot. thats what i done last year

[RTW]

I will be going out to Florence on Sat Aug 6th to mark off a camping spot. We are just going to be tent camping. Any suggestions on the best place to set up at? Do they bring in showers or porta potties?

Thanks,

[GP27]

I will be there Saturday as well, maybe we can meet up? I have never camped there either. I have a popup and I dont know if they seperate tent camping from campers. I have asked on Florence website about showers with no response yet. Anyone know the answer to this ??.

[birky time]

I don't think they have showers but they have a pond in the pits lol

[GP27]

Surely they will have porta showers for a 3 day show. that pond may be an option after 4 days at a dirt track. Lol no showers , they will be a bunch of stinky people on about Friday !! lol

[zyoung25]

I don't think they have showers but they have a pond in the pits lol

The pond is now gone. It got filled in a few years ago.

I honestly can't remember if they bring in shower houses or not down there.

[bradc]

they are porta johns around but i don't think they are showers. its a short drive out to the truck stop for a shower though.

[TS FAN]

Top row seats for the whole weekend. Should have 70+ cars easily. Maybe 80. Lots of loot being handed out. 3000 to start Saturday alone. I hope no driver dominates the weekend. The usual suspects will be near the front most of the time though. Jimmy Owens will surface as a threat to win.
He runs terrific at this track. O'Neal should be competing for the top spot too. Just mentioning a couple drivers who have not run all that well lately. Someone mentioned B. Sheppard. Will be interested to see how he does. I am guessing Bobby Pearce will be there too. D. Moran looked real good earlier in the season at Florence.

[jrich2929]

I will be there Saturday as well, maybe we can meet up? I have never camped there either. I have a popup and I dont know if they seperate tent camping from campers. I have asked on Florence website about showers with no response yet. Anyone know the answer to this ??.
They never had showers their before , but it's never been a 3 da h event . there's big bone camp ground couple miles down the road that you mite shower at !!

[GP27]

we are a week and a half away from what i believe will be some great racing. Whos going up Saturday to mark your camping spot ? i will be there for the first time camping. Should be a blast. Whos your winner ?