Wild night at Fairbury ends with canceling because of bad track condtions

[ptown]

Watch this heat race and hope things are better for the PDC.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7QFIxVClpo&feature=player_embedded

[93Nelson]

I've raced on a lot worse

[ptown]

I've raced on a lot worse

In a super late model?

[King1]

Spatolas wreck looked like an iracing netcode to me lol

[TheJet-09]

That was a bad one. Looked like an open wheel type wreck...very easy to wind up with a compression fracture in your back.

Hope he's okay (once the adrenaline wore off).

[MI Dirt Fan]

In a super late model?

Doubt it.

That was some air though he got. When did they end up cancelling the rest of the event? Right after that race?

[Crash 4]

Doubt it.

That was some air though he got. When did they end up cancelling the rest of the event? Right after that race?

Yes. They had a good shower right when they started qualifying, not really the track crews fault. It took them till almost 8PM to get the track packed in again and till almost 9PM to finish qualifying. All the other classes ran their heats with basically no problems. Not the case with the late models obviously. It was already late and they would have to have done some serious track work to safely run the late models again.

[reid boys]

I'm late to the party, crash answered it. Lol

[turnleftandgasit]

Track wasn't terribile, as every other class had put on pretty good heat races. The combination of the hole going into 3 and the tall wet heavy cushion at both ends just wasn't good for the lates. They got two periods of rain between 5 and 7 that delayed the action and made the track very heavy. Yes they cancelled the races after the first LM heat.

[HoosierDirtFan]

After reading many of the comments posted on Facebook. Seem like every driver there understands and supports their decision to postpone the rest of the evenings events. Not worth tearing equipment up when you got the biggest race of the year only a 6 days away.

[rickybrown1952]

It's a miracle no one got hurt bad

[smoothoperator32]

looked like only 50 people in the grandstands also.

[kidrock]

Wasn't that the front stretch you saw. The back stretch is usually full but, maybe the weather had something to do with it but, I heard their attendance has been down this year for regular weekly show's. I'm sure someone on here can answer if that's the case or not.

[t4g2]

On a regular night race the back stretch is half full if that. With new guy in charge an promoter an new track prep its hurt car count and attendance.yes summer nationals an pdc they are full.

[turnleftandgasit]

Attendance was down last night. With 2 periods of rain it kept many people at home. Why anyone would sit on the front stretch is beyond me.

[t4g2]

The ones that sit on front stretch don't want to deal with all the drunks on the back stretch. An their the original fals faithfuls. An they refuse to change

[turnleftandgasit]

I started on the front stretch in 1975. If the front stretch was my only seating choice now, I would quit attending. As a non drinker, you can find plenty of sections that are calm on the back stretch on a regular night.

[kidrock]

The ones that sit on front stretch don't want to deal with all the drunks on the back stretch. An their the original fals faithfuls. An they refuse to change

Nothing against people drinking and having a good time but, I myself would rather sit on the front Stretch.

[t4g2]

I sit on front stretch on regular nights an I sit on back stretch on specials like pdc.

[dirtyboy]

Kinda nice having that roof over your head when it starts raining

[ptown]

The ones that sit on front stretch don't want to deal with all the drunks on the back stretch. An their the original fals faithfuls. An they refuse to change

I have never sat on the front stretch and there isn’t that many drunks on the back stretch.

[Illtsate32]

This will be unpopular speech with all the sheep but...im not saying the track wasnt in bad shape but these guys run these coil bind setups slamming down on the rf, sorry guys you aint gna have a perfect smooth as glass track all the time...maybe have a more universal setup for different track conditions...

[MI Dirt Fan]

From a financial standpoint though was it worth it to put in all the extra time to race? Sounded like the fan count wasn't great either. Obviously if you schedule it they will come from a drivers view but its up to the fans to show up also.

[turnleftandgasit]

The last time I sat in the Grandstands, I would guess that Joe Williams or Dave Feese won. Weather and people saving $$ the week before the PDC is my assumption of the low turnout fan wise.

[ptown]

The last time I sat in the Grandstands, I would guess that Joe Williams or Dave Feese won. Weather and people saving $$ the week before the PDC is my assumption of the low turnout fan wise.

Car counts and fan counts have been down all year, a few weeks they had less than 10 modifieds.

[GEAR_HEAD]

This will be unpopular speech with all the sheep but...im not saying the track wasnt in bad shape but these guys run these coil bind setups slamming down on the rf, sorry guys you aint gna have a perfect smooth as glass track all the time...maybe have a more universal setup for different track conditions...

That goes back to the sanctioning bodies getting these racecar bodies back under control. Get the bodies back up off the ground and it will slow them down, reduce expenses, and make the racing better.

[kidrock]

That goes back to the sanctioning bodies getting these racecar bodies back under control. Get the bodies back up off the ground and it will slow them down, reduce expenses, and make the racing better.

I know of another form of racing having the same problem.

[t4g2]

Late model count has been down to a month or so they had 12 late models. I've been 5 times to fairbury an attendance has been way down all year.

[CRK]

Their shows run way too long. I quit going to regular shows and only attend the big shows now. Should be interesting to see how things go this week after that mess the other night.

[93Nelson]

In a super late model?

No, I haven't. I know it's a different ball game then what I run but I'd take that track over some ive been on.

[Shiny Side Up 18]

Late model count has been down to a month or so they had 12 late models. I've been 5 times to fairbury an attendance has been way down all year.I think Peoria and Fairbury need to stop running against each other. Peoria had 17 late models.

[dualdj1]

I think Peoria and Fairbury need to stop running against each other. Peoria had 17 late models.

Which one is going to change though? Both have run Saturdays forever.

As far as the track, the issue was the track was getting worse as the night went. After the first rain, they used the sheeps foot to help pack the track back in, which left holes all over. the second rain filled those holes and drove water into the track. It started ok, but with low temp and high humidity the track simply didn't dry, and kept getting softer as the night went on, to where it was truly dangerous to race on. The ambulance was sinking in when it went out for the late model wrecks. Had they just wheel packed, it probably would've been fine, we've had more rain at times and still been able to race. It was an honest mistake by the track crew trying to do whatever they could to get the show in. They had over 100 cars in the pits, including 20 lates and 32 modifieds. So understand them wanting to try and get the show in. Kudos for their effort, as well as realizing it was too dangerous to continue, time to move on to PDC.

[Dirt55]

Since there was not a lot of fans sat night,maybe FALS would be willing to honor those wrist bands for Friday,I'm sure that would make 50 people in the stands happy👍🏻

[dirty-white-boy]

maybe the problem was not the track it was the cars. U know, the cars that are on the verge of rolling over every lap? yea those cars.

Back in my day racers used to just strap in a car and race.

[CageFaraday]

This will be unpopular speech with all the sheep but...im not saying the track wasnt in bad shape but these guys run these coil bind setups slamming down on the rf, sorry guys you aint gna have a perfect smooth as glass track all the time...maybe have a more universal setup for different track conditions...
You nailed it, I was gonna point that out, but I held back because of the responses.


That goes back to the sanctioning bodies getting these racecar bodies back under control. Get the bodies back up off the ground and it will slow them down, reduce expenses, and make the racing better.
Exactly. Fix the bodies, unhook the cars and then racing can get healthy again.


I know of another form of racing having the same problem.
Oh yeah, the class we won't name.


maybe the problem was not the track it was the cars. U know, the cars that are on the verge of rolling over every lap? yea those cars.

Back in my day racers used to just strap in a car and race.
Point well taken, when they're already running 45% turned over anyway it don't take much to go past 50% and then your along for the ride. Destroying the car and probably getting a concussion from your head ping-ponging around in that full containment seat they made you buy... DLM is all FUBAR'D at the moment.

[Shiny Side Up 18]

Which one is going to change though? Both have run Saturdays forever.I would personally like to see Peoria and Lincoln run supers on alternating Sundays. The weeks they don't run supers, they can run their regular show on their regular nights.

[WisWildManFan]

Since there was not a lot of fans sat night,maybe FALS would be willing to honor those wrist bands for Friday,I'm sure that would make 50 people in the stands happyLol wrg is never going to do anything like that

[Clayton_Wetter]

This will be unpopular speech with all the sheep but...im not saying the track wasnt in bad shape but these guys run these coil bind setups slamming down on the rf, sorry guys you aint gna have a perfect smooth as glass track all the time...maybe have a more universal setup for different track conditions...

Yes, the cars are not even meant for dirt in many ways. That's why tracks are hard and slick, and pieces of crap these days. Drivers not adjusting their cars to the tracks. They want the tracks adjusted to their cars instead.

[skids]

Lol wrg is never going to do anything like that

FALS is honoring wrisbands for face value from previously canceled shows. WRG has nothing to do with it.

[getinit]

FALS is honoring wrisbands for face value from previously canceled shows. WRG has nothing to do with it.

How dare you bring facts to this forum, especially when it goes against what the experts on here say!

[WisWildManFan]

FALS is honoring wrisbands for face value from previously canceled shows. WRG has nothing to do with it.Thought you meant they would get in free Friday, you're saying they have to pay the difference in $ value?

[getinit]

Thought you meant they would get in free Friday, you're saying they have to pay the difference in $ value?

Sounds like the track is doing the right thing. Kudos to them, alot of tracks wouldn't want to deal with it on an already hectic race weekend.

[turnleftandgasit]

Just another reason FALS is number 1 in my book.

[Crash 4]

The last time I sat in the Grandstands, I would guess that Joe Williams or Dave Feese won. Weather and people saving $$ the week before the PDC is my assumption of the low turnout fan wise.

The last time I sat in the Grandstands, I would guess that Lynn Wilson or Bobby Shell won the feature, since we're getting all retro. LOL. Weather had a lot to do with it, we drove in rain all the way there, not smart enough to turn around.

[Crash 4]

Their shows run way too long.

Bingo.

We've left before the features several times this year, yet we continue to come back for more. I've seen many others that I would consider regulars get disgusted and leave early also. Younger couples with kids, and older folks too, and many of them have not been back. They've been told by many to speed up the program, but it seems to fall on deaf ears. I understand that specials are different, and can run long, but a regular Saturday night show shouldn't drag on till midnight or later.

[ptown]

Bingo.

We've left before the features several times this year, yet we continue to come back for more. I've seen many others that I would consider regulars get disgusted and leave early also. Younger couples with kids, and older folks too, and many of them have not been back. They've been told by many to speed up the program, but it seems to fall on deaf ears. I understand that specials are different, and can run long, but a regular Saturday night show shouldn't drag on till midnight or later.

Especially when only 8 modifieds and 12 late models are running. The self proclaimed America’s track isn’t as perfect as most homers would lead you to believe.

[dirtyboy]

ptown - why are you so negative all the time?

[ptown]

ptown - why are you so negative all the time?

Sometimes the truth hurts.....Sorry and feel free to skip my posts.

[#FALSuperman]

Ptown if you're going to Cherry pick one night of low car counts, then you should also add that last Saturday night there were 43 mods at FALS. When 2 Lucas drivers list Fairbury as their favorite track (WOO/UMP/MARS track), you must be doing something right.

[kidrock]

Ptown if you're going to Cherry pick one night of low car counts, then you should also add that last Saturday night there were 43 mods at FALS. When 2 Lucas drivers list Fairbury as their favorite track (WOO/UMP/MARS track), you must be doing something right.

Superman have the car counts been down at Fals? There are quite a few tracks with lower car counts this year but, that has been the trend for a few years now.

[#FALSuperman]

Superman have the car counts been down at Fals? There are quite a few tracks with lower car counts this year but, that has been the trend for a few years now.Super Late Models yes (I believe there were 16 Saturday night), Mods have actually been up. The crowds have not been bad with the exception of a few and weather also played a part. Anyway, the late model count is down everywhere.