***SMOKY MOUNTAIN SPEEDWAY TENNESSEE TIP-OFF CLASSIC Friday night results***

[#FALSuperman]

Group A- Fast time 1. Davenport (15.913), 2. McIntosh, 3. Owens, 4. Bloomquist

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Group B- Fast time 1. Madden (15.875), 2. McCreadie, 3. McDowell, 4. Arp

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Heat 1 transfers- 1. Owens, 2. Davenport, 3. Buckingham, 4. Marlar

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Heat 2 transfers- 1. McIntosh, 2. Bloomquist, 3. Chilton, 4. Overton

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Heat 3 transfers- 1. Madden, 2. McDowell, 3. Moses, 4. Weiss

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Heat 4 transfers- 1. McCreadie, 2. Croft, 3. Arp, 4. Coulter

[#FALSuperman]

Line-up for A-Main top 16 tomorrow:

Owens, McIntosh
Madden, McCreadie
Davenport, Bloomquist
McDowell, Croft
Buckingham, Chilton
Moses, Arp
Marlar, Overton
Weiss, Coulter

[MBR Performance]

Why in the hell are they having a consultation race? They show that they are starting 24 cars and only 23 ran heats.

[dirtdobber45]

Why in the hell are they having a consultation race? They show that they are starting 24 cars and only 23 ran heats.So youll spend a couple more dollars at the concession stand... lol

[h2rules]

So what is tomorrows program?

[2thextreme]

McCreadey looked very good in his heat. He passed cars on the bottom and was the only car to do so. Track was as you guys call freight train racing maybe a groove down from the wall in 1-2 and a little higher in 3-4. Stands were light but more people will show tomorrow but the weather could hurt the promotion of this race dramatically.Thanks Dodgecity...I have been to Smoky Mountain Speedway maybe a couple of handful of times and I have to say I've NEVER seen much passing on this track. I'm not sure why. They turn some very fast speeds but the choo-choo train (follow the leader) racing is disheartening to me, quite honestly. While I like high speeds, I like a racing service whereby there is a lot more passing action. It's kind of sad to live in TN and not be able to enjoy racing like the tracks in the Midwest offer, such as Brownstown, Eldora, Portsmouth, etc. I'm not sure if the promoters don't know how to run in/prepare the tracks in TN or what? Perhaps they are too high banked, etc.? Maybe the red clay versus brown clay is the difference? Nonetheless, I have to go out of state to watch great racing, sadly enough.

[wfofan]

Thanks for info about sorry track/racing... I'll save my money and time and avoid a wasted weekend going to Maryville!!!
As far as this weekend, weather predictions have been posted all week about freezing temperatures, track deserves what it gets for not rescheduling...

[MI Dirt Fan]

They turn some very fast speeds but the choo-choo train (follow the leader) racing is disheartening to me, quite honestly

They turn fast speeds at Daytona and Talladega and look how that turns out to be. It's hard to pass when your WFO all the time.

[RyanVols]

I agree some races are mostly train races, but Smoky puts on some great fast racing at times. And in recent years most races have been fairly competitive. As for East TN tracks having no passing... Tazewell, 411, and Volunteer usually have a great amount of passing. Smoky is worth the trip everytime big drivers are in town, the speed alone has to account for something.I will say I don't see how some get dry so quick around here.
Thanks Dodgecity...I have been to Smoky Mountain Speedway maybe a couple of handful of times and I have to say I've NEVER seen much passing on this track. I'm not sure why. They turn some very fast speeds but the choo-choo train (follow the leader) racing is disheartening to me, quite honestly. While I like high speeds, I like a racing service whereby there is a lot more passing action. It's kind of sad to live in TN and not be able to enjoy racing like the tracks in the Midwest offer, such as Brownstown, Eldora, Portsmouth, etc. I'm not sure if the promoters don't know how to run in/prepare the tracks in TN or what? Perhaps they are too high banked, etc.? Maybe the red clay versus brown clay is the difference? Nonetheless, I have to go out of state to watch great racing, sadly enough.

[upaginit in North GA]

This forecast has been in place all week. The high today is 44 with a north wind. 23 supers. Consolation race? They all make the show. Scratch the non-qualifiers race. It's a good thing 60-70 % of the supers there live within an hour and half from the track.

[Highside Hustler25]

This forecast has been in place all week. The high today is 44 with a north wind. 23 supers. Consolation race? They all make the show. Scratch the non-qualifiers race. It's a good thing 60-70 % of the supers there live within an hour and half from the track.

What about more bang for your buck? I would think most folks would like the extra race.

[chupp n bloomer fan]

What about more bang for your buck? I would think most folks would like the extra race.A pointless consi in sh!tty weather, I'd think most would disagree with your statement.

[acetone]

unless your going to the races, you have no reason to complain. about weather, race program, anything.

[h2rules]

What is their program line up today?

[#FALSuperman]

What is their program line up today?I know hot laps start at 2pm. Follwed by b-main race of 12 laps to determine the final 7 positions in a-main. Street stocks are also on theprogram doing qualifying, heats, and a $2000 feature. Not sure how they will work the two. I've found no exact time schedule posted anywhere...here is the payout for tonight's A-main race: Tennessee Tipoff Classic Purse (75 Laps): 1) $15,000, 2) $7,500, 3) $4,500, 4) $3,200, 5) $2,400, 6) $1,800, 7) $1,600, 8) $1,500, 9) $1,400, 10) $1,300, 11) $1,000, 12) $975, 13) $900, 14) $850, 15) $800, 16) $775, 17) $750, 18) $750, 19) $750, 20) $750, 21) $750, 22) $750.

[rickybrown1952]

Thanks Dodgecity...I have been to Smoky Mountain Speedway maybe a couple of handful of times and I have to say I've NEVER seen much passing on this track. I'm not sure why. They turn some very fast speeds but the choo-choo train (follow the leader) racing is disheartening to me, quite honestly. While I like high speeds, I like a racing service whereby there is a lot more passing action. It's kind of sad to live in TN and not be able to enjoy racing like the tracks in the Midwest offer, such as Brownstown, Eldora, Portsmouth, etc. I'm not sure if the promoters don't know how to run in/prepare the tracks in TN or what? Perhaps they are too high banked, etc.? Maybe the red clay versus brown clay is the difference? Nonetheless, I have to go out of state to watch great racing, sadly enough.Uh too high BANKED how is that possible the track I go to is high banked it's about 20 degrees banking in the corners their is lot of passing all through the field and most of the time passing for the Lead great racing this track is in Pevely mo.

[h2rules]

Thanks FAL .... was trying to decide if it was work driving 3 hours. I appreciate your response.

[#FALSuperman]

No problem. Let us know how it goes, if you decide to make the trip.

[rickybrown1952]

Here's what I found out hot laps at 2:00 racing at 2:30 should be done by 6:30 IMO their running street stocks qualifing, Heats,and 20 lap feature 75 Lap Late Model feature $ 15,000 to win Saturdays ticket prices are as follows Gen. Admission $30 pit pass $40

[upaginit in North GA]

You have your opinion. Others have theirs. I go to a lot of races and this is a 'racing gossip" forum. If I choose to complain about poor scheduling or whatever. I will do that.
unless your going to the races, you have no reason to complain. about weather, race program, anything.

[B_K]

unless your going to the races, you have no reason to complain. about weather, race program, anything.

Except for the fact several of us would have been going except for the weather? The same weather that cost them cars, which in turn makes the consy unnecessary. So that effects the program. Other than that.... yeah.

[dirt crow]

Why in the hell are they having a consultation race? They show that they are starting 24 cars and only 23 ran heats.

Agree completely. Ridiculous. Just burn the track up a little more before the feature. .....I'm still one saying they'll never get it in.

[70satomic]

It's snowing a little not much at 11:30 am ( I live 10 minutes from the track) maybe this should be called the ice bowl

[#FALSuperman]

Weather is saying all precipitation will be gone by 2pm.

[dirt crow]

It's snowing a little not much at 11:30 am ( I live 10 minutes from the track) maybe this should be called the ice bowl

If it's one groove it can be

[acetone]

You have your opinion. Others have theirs. I go to a lot of races and this is a 'racing gossip" forum. If I choose to complain about poor scheduling or whatever. I will do that.

how many this year?

[acetone]

Except for the fact several of us would have been going except for the weather? The same weather that cost them cars, which in turn makes the consy unnecessary. So that effects the program. Other than that.... yeah.

agree on consy

[#FALSuperman]

Postponed due to snow...make up date to be announced later.

[#FALSuperman]

I will have to say I'm a bit baffled by this move. It snowed for 45 minutes and it's already over. The snow never stuck to anything at all. You've already ran the entire set of heat races, and you cancel because of snowflakes that didn't affect one thing. Personally if you are already committed, I feel you should make the effort to finish it. The drivers are ready to go. At this point, you make everyone else look smart by saying the races should have never happened. I don't know the rules, but when they give a reschedule date, only 23 cars can race, correct?

[upaginit in North GA]

You should know why they cancelled.

[#FALSuperman]

You should know why they cancelled.Yes, I hate to think that, but yes I know. Really should have never tried.

[B_K]

It should have been avoided all together. It's not like you couldn't see this coming. When the word snow is mentioned in the forecast, game over. Like I said earlier in the week, they were on the wrong side of common sense.

[dirt crow]

Postponed due to snow...make up date to be announced later.

Man I'm tired of being right. ....dumb@ss track promoting of the year so far.

[#FALSuperman]

It should have been avoided all together. It's not like you couldn't see this coming. When the word snow is mentioned in the forecast, game over. Like I said earlier in the week, they were on the wrong side of common sense.The Speedway definitely didn't win any fans this weekend. They may have lost some, though. :(

[B_K]

See many saying the consi would have been unnecessary but they were actually going to start 22 cars like normal and send one car to the trailer. The top 4 were transferring with 2 provisionals.

Hate the way this all played out for the track and series.

Surely they were going to start all 23.

[dirt crow]

I will have to say I'm a bit baffled by this move. It snowed for 45 minutes and it's already over. The snow never stuck to anything at all. You've already ran the entire set of heat races, and you cancel because of snowflakes that didn't affect one thing. Personally if you are already committed, I feel you should make the effort to finish it. The drivers are ready to go. At this point, you make everyone else look smart by saying the races should have never happened. I don't know the rules, but when they give a reschedule date, only 23 cars can race, correct?

I'd say cause there's hardly a butt in the bleachers and the track gonna take a major hit on a 15k to win, 750 to start. Needed those fans. ....on rescheduled date, unless stated by track before, anybody can still show up and start in the back of a 6 or less car b-main.

[dirt crow]

It should have been avoided all together. It's not like you couldn't see this coming. When the word snow is mentioned in the forecast, game over. Like I said earlier in the week, they were on the wrong side of common sense.

Right on!!!!

[DirtTrackin52]

Surely they were going to start all 23.

They tweeted a lineup showing top 4 transfer and 2 provionals. I'd say they would have started them all though. It was going to be a big name like Ogle, Kerr, or Hill.

[Pennsboro23]

They screwed this one up.

[rickybrown1952]

Can somebody answer this question for me how can you have 2 provisionals when their's only 23 cars for a 24 car field don't make sense

[dirt crow]

My next prediction, by looking at Lucas and Outlaw schedules, with drivers from both series there, there ain't a good date. So I say it won't be made up.

[MI Dirt Fan]

Cancelled. What a joke. They knew basically all week of inclement weather

[70satomic]

Good intentions paved the way to hell

[zach51]

Track looks bad for the way they handled this, but they still got one night of front and back gate cash, and don't have to pay any purse. Jackpot.

[#FALSuperman]

Track looks bad for the way they handled this, but they still got one night of front and back gate cash, and don't have to pay any purse. Jackpot.and that is one of the reasons they will lose fans...to my knowledge this track is trying to build a following. Not sure this was the way to increase their fanbase.

[zach51]

Yep, you are absolutely right. It seems as though the fans didn't get near as screwed as the drivers though, unless the track is doing something to reimburse those guys, at minimum for their pit pass. Bloomer is probably chapped, if he never wants to unload for less than 10k, he's gotta be ticked off for putting laps on his stuff for zero (no pun intended). He was probably just testing anyway lol

Seems like they should at least give each car that showed up A-feature starting money to cover a tire and some fuel. That ain't much but at least shows you somewhat give a darn.

[MI Dirt Fan]

Bloomquist get paid for showing up at non Lucas events?

[zach51]

Bloomquist get paid for showing up at non Lucas events?

Yeah, usually at the end of the night in winner's circle lol

I'm sure he's negotiated some show-up money plenty of times in the past.

[Pennsboro23]

Yeah the drivers got it worse than the fans. The fuel to get there, pit passes, laps on equipment, fuel for generators, then fuel back home with no pay.

[champion24]

Maybe some of these studs will head for Dixie tonight! Dang Mother Nature!

[tndirttrackin]

what a joke!!! paid last night for a 2 night/day show "with a $5 dollar discount" how am i suppose to get my money back smokey mountain sht hole????????????

[dirt crow]

Let me say this. I've criticized the track plenty. They should have canceled by Thursday. It all starts with them. But I have no sympathy for fans and drivers / race teams. They seen the forecast too.

[70satomic]

I never could understand why the car count's are low for this race track ( only 23 showed up this time) this incident won't help

[Pennsboro23]

Wonder how many of those drivers are going to Carolina/Dixie tonight?

[gorj]

Davenport will be at Carolina tonight

[acetone]

it will be a full house for lucas and woo

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

Davenport will be at Carolina tonight


Jd's here in the house!

[#FALSuperman]

Tennessee Tip Off Classic has been rescheduled for May 4th. All arm bands, pit passes honored. Top 16 cars in the field. They will run consi's & feature will be run.

[#FALSuperman]

Actually, very good re-scheduling on the tracks part. May 5th Lucas is in Tazewell, and also May 5th WOO is at Cherokee Speedway. For someone like JD, who is scheduled at Cherokee, he could switch to Tazwell and Lucas.

[Clayton_Wetter]

Jd's here in the house!

It's a house????

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

It's a house????


Yes and a very big one!

[dirtdobber45]

Yes and a very big one!Are you there? And can you give any updates?

[dirtdobber45]

Yes and a very big one!Are you talking about JDs johnson? We dont need to hear about things like that..lmao

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

Are you there? And can you give any updates?

Carolina clash race for $5k.

Jd broke on rt frt

Chris ferguson won but was light at scales so johnny pursley won

[dirtdobber45]

Carolina clash race for $5k. Jd broke on rt frt Chris ferguson won but was light at scales so johnny pursley wonYour no Howard Cosell... lol. Thanx for the info son

[#FALSuperman]

From what I was told, the track was in pretty rough condition. Is that accurate sliding sideways?

[tsand]

Jd got there after quilifing start in the rear of the heat finished third. He was making passes on the high side then pulled in and came back out a couple of times before parking it. Fergy won but was 6 lbs light at the scales. Win went to Johnny Pursley. Track was rough and very dusty

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

From what I was told, the track was in pretty rough condition. Is that accurate sliding sideways?

Yea it wasnt the greatest there were places you had to dodge.
The top 3 guys had no problem w it

steering was peoblem w jd per team

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

Jd got there after quilifing start in the rear of the heat finished third. He was making passes on the high side then pulled in and came back out a couple of times before parking it. Fergy won but was 6 lbs light at the scales. Win went to Johnny Pursley. Track was rough and very dusty


Carolina is always dusty!

[wfofan]

Drop everything... Mark your calendars, Smoky Mountain has rescheduled... I'm going to mark mine like this "💰👎thedrain!"