Tri State Speedway (Haubstadt) SN

[cgrace]

thank you for only running the feature. was a bit disappointed, but it made sense.

[big willy]

UMP and TSS deemed it appropriate to wait on taking in funds as the radar indicated a line of storms would push through and possibly rain out the event with no available make up date to schedule. Drivers were advised and understood the unique situation. However, the storms dissipated and teams began entering the grounds.

At the drivers meeting Sam announced three potential scenarios (I believe these are accurate) - A - run the normal program, B - skip qualifying and line heats up by draw and C - qualify and run the feature with start positions determined by qualifying. UMP was in charge of the event with input from TSS officials. Also with this being a dynamic situation, decisions were made on the fly and obviously they went with option C. Yes they probably could have done a better job explaining this to fans but essentially, the racers got an event in and fans got to see a pretty good event. Track conditions could have been better had the TSS crew not been up against rain and the threat thereof but I believe the teams were happier with the event getting in and the surface being smooth and easier on equipment.

[dirtyboy]

UMP and TSS deemed it appropriate to wait on taking in funds as the radar indicated a line of storms would push through and possibly rain out the event with no available make up date to schedule. Drivers were advised and understood the unique situation. However, the storms dissipated and teams began entering the grounds.

At the drivers meeting Sam announced three potential scenarios (I believe these are accurate) - A - run the normal program, B - skip qualifying and line heats up by draw and C - qualify and run the feature with start positions determined by qualifying. UMP was in charge of the event with input from TSS officials. Also with this being a dynamic situation, decisions were made on the fly and obviously they went with option C. Yes they probably could have done a better job explaining this to fans but essentially, the racers got an event in and fans got to see a pretty good event. Track conditions could have been better had the TSS crew not been up against rain and the threat thereof but I believe the teams were happier with the event getting in and the surface being smooth and easier on equipment.

That all makes perfect sense, just wondered why they ran mod heats?

[brsteg]

That all makes perfect sense, just wondered why they ran mod heats?

I think they run the Modified Summer Nationals to each tracks rules (correct?), so maybe solely a track decision??

[dch191]

That all makes perfect sense, just wondered why they ran mod heats?

Probably because there was 37 mods and 23 supers. Not really any way to shorten the field to the 24 car starting field without running heats

[brsteg]

Probably because there was 37 mods and 23 supers. Not really any way to shorten the field to the 24 car starting field without running heats

Qualify and B Main(s). Southern format. (Not my favorite by any stretch, but it's out there.)

[dch191]

Qualify and B Main(s). Southern format. (Not my favorite by any stretch, but it's out there.)

I think a better idea would’ve been run 2 or 3 larger mod heats and 2 late model heats. Also group qualifying for the supers would’ve been nice. They still may not have gotten the mod feature in but I think that would’ve made for a better show.


I know it’s easy to look back on things and say doing this or that would’ve been the right thing to do and you just don’t have that luxury when in the moment. I really wish they didn’t push everything back an hour, but I understand why they did it.

[GEAR_HEAD]

As usual Tom hit a home run with the track conditions.