Cherokee Speedway Car Count

[Dirtman]

the 24 car field would have had consi races.

I am the only one talking about it.....i was not at drivers meeting today, but get you a pit pass and attend the meeting tomorrow if you are that worried about it. You complain about lack of cars, then turn right around and complain at the thought of possibly adding a few, and/or the possibility of having a consi race if more show.

Like it or not, they have done and are doing all they can to put on a great show for the fans and drivers. Most of your posts on 4m are complaints - and It's obvious from your posts this week that nothing Cherokee does will please you, your mind about this race was made up before it started:

Wow...15 more laps...Should of ask for 15 less...maybe that would help it not be a train race...

[nuff said]

I understand how it works.I have showed up an ran the 2nd day of a 2 day show myself.That still doesnt make it right for those that were there both days.
You stated consi's were only for a 24 car field.What happens if every limited,crate and slm driver within 100 miles shows up tomorrow trying to tag the field and pick up an easy 500.00 ? I realize that won't happen,but what if it did? Would they qualify for starting spots ?That would be the only fair way to line up a consi.

[Dirtman]

I understand how it works.I have showed up an ran the 2nd day of a 2 day show myself.That still doesnt make it right for those that were there both days.
You stated consi's were only for a 24 car field.What happens if every limited,crate and slm driver within 100 miles shows up tomorrow trying to tag the field and pick up an easy 500.00 ? I realize that won't happen,but what if it did? Would they qualify for starting spots ?That would be the only fair way to line up a consi.

Not my decision, and certainly not one anyone would have expected to make. I do not know for sure, I guess it depends on how many (if any) show up. I wasn't going to post about those couple teams calling about starting the tail/consi but I thought fans would want to know it was a very strong possibility a few more drivers may make the trip - didn't mean to cause a stink. It was a double edged sword lol.

I still say if it was addressed with the field today, then its a non issue. A few more race cars ain't ever hurt a thing....

[nuff said]

No problem here.Just a little bored.There is a possibility that more than 24 could show up,but doubtful.If I was close by with a car in the in the shop ready to go I would show up to make a few laps if it paid 500.00 to start and all I had to do was tag the field and not race my way in
I agree,the more cars that show up the better.

[dirtcrazee]

The weather sucked today i can see why some teams didn't make the trip i didn't think they would get qualifying and heats in myself, i will be there tomorrow to watch the action and i hope they get a full field

[HighMaintenance2007]

Regardless of how many cars & who shot who

& who sits home n the recliner in Mamas basement & second guesses

the 22nd starters choice of tires

& how much color so & so has in his new graphics scheme

& if their hauler is registered as an RV

& how their fantasy whatever team is doing. .....


The lineup tells me there WILL be FIREWORKS TOMORROW

Gonna be one Hell of a race tomorrow..

[johnE]

DG you are right, there are a couple feuds & rivalries to keep an eye on this afternoon, & all the while Bloomer trying to move from the ninth row to the front.

Beautiful weather!

& the whole show today will be composed solely of 5 feature events.

I expect more Crates to show up, as well as a few more SLM.

[JJinGA]

Im not there so I dont really have a say in this, but doesnt really seem fair to the guys that have run everything up til now. BUT...at the same time, I know the race promoters want the fans to see a great show and the best way to do that is to let drivers (especially of Bloomers caliber) tag the tail of a 18 car field. Goes to show that you cant please all the people all of the time. Decisions, decisions!!! Anyway hope they have a great race!!!

[Dirtman]

about to leave the house and just got word and wanted to keep everyone updated:

Update on Bloomquist - broken axle on car trailer, we be late IF they can get it repaired (From Chris Madden). Not sure of any other cars that may have came - still going to be one heck of a show this afternoon!!!

[Destroyer 66]

2-day shows

Hopefully promoters see that 2 days shows only work for HUGE paying events .. why keep race teams and fans hostage for 2 days ... I for one am willing to pay much more for the single day show ... overall it cost less in the end. JMO

[huskerdirt]

I think this has to do with more speedweeks just ending a week ago and teams simply just wanna go back home and regroup.


But there was no need to stretch it into a 2 day show. If anything have the lower classes run full programs the day before and then have the big show on sunday afternoon.

[Dirtman]

- Bloomquist to start 16th in 44s Madden back up car. 20 cars John Henderson here and was 5th fastest in first practice session. Landers, Davenport, Madden, Bailes round out so far. Francis, McDowell, Rambo and Bloomquist about to practice next. 2nd main of 5 on track now.

[adirtrat]

Fill ins

If there is less than 24 cars to start the race, and some did not attempt to qualify or pratice on day 1, then the second day sign ins should not get the guaranted money to start. Just my 2 cents worth.

[4rdfan]

At 2 cents I think you were overpaid.

[seifertfan2]

The weather sucked today i can see why some teams didn't make the trip i didn't think they would get qualifying and heats in myself, i will be there tomorrow to watch the action and i hope they get a full field

I dont know how you can say that, the rain was gone by 9 am and the sun was shining for awhile. I dont know what hurt the car count myself but there was never a doubt in my mind they werent going to get Sats show in.