Racetrack Revival — Round 2

[Buford.Justice]

A drivers fate was determined when he pulled his number for his qualifying order. There was a point where the track worked its way into the best tackiness of the day and it only lasted for about 20 cars. If you lucked into that sweet spot you had a chance of starting up front of a heat enough to get in. The track just went south in the heat of the day after that. Single track dog track rest of the day. The booze flowed like water around those parts !

Wow, you desribed it well. Unfortunately I've seen these things happen at some of the tracks in my area, that the racing surface is gone even before hot laps are over. Then only the first hand full of cars even have a decent surface to qualify on. And if you qualify last or near it, you might be done for the night. as only the first three or four cars advance to the featue. Starting sixth on a burnt up track is something even the best car there on that night might not get you into the top 3 or 4 spots.

Now back to the Pennsboro discussion......

[Buford.Justice]

They would have to widen the track and rework the bridge. Maybe totally.

[squaredup12]

Anybody know what the actual dimensions are on the track?

[dirtcrazy4u]

Curiosity question. How many on here have been to pennsboro ?

[dirtcrazy4u]

Oppps, me.

[nc mudcat]

I have been, in 1992. And then twice to the Ellenboro Summer bash in 2007 and 2008. It was awful, all 3 times. Can't wait to go back.

[Hoosier_Dirt]

Wow, you desribed it well. Unfortunately I've seen these things happen at some of the tracks in my area, that the racing surface is gone even before hot laps are over. Then only the first hand full of cars even have a decent surface to qualify on. And if you qualify last or near it, you might be done for the night. as only the first three or four cars advance to the featue. Starting sixth on a burnt up track is something even the best car there on that night might not get you into the top 3 or 4 spots.

Now back to the Pennsboro discussion......

These days you qualify amongst your group instead of the whole field. its a little more fair. Im no fan of any type qualifying, but the drivers want it.

[Pennsboro32]

Curiosity question. How many on here have been to pennsboro ?

Grew up a mile from the track. Pass it everyday on the way to work and from work.

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

Curiosity question. How many on here have been to pennsboro ?

I've been. Most recently was 1991 DTWC.

[EvelB7]

Have been a few times, 80's and mid 90's.

[TerryM]

Grew up a mile from the track. Pass it everyday on the way to work and from work.

Is that grocery store still there? I don’t know what kind of business that place typically does, but on those DTWC and Hillbilly 100 weekends, that joint was insane.

[zyoung25]

I went in 94 and 95, I was 9 and 10 years old. I know the race will probably suck, but I will be going back when and if they race again.

[Buford.Justice]

These days you qualify amongst your group instead of the whole field. its a little more fair. Im no fan of any type qualifying, but the drivers want it.

You are correct, I was just referring to the old days I guess, to make a better point.

[Pennsboro32]

Terry, yes. It’s no longer an IGA but it is a save a lot grocery store and there’s a little Mexican restaurant next door where the family dollar used to be.

[Highside Hustler25]

I went in 94 and 95, I was 9 and 10 years old. I know the race will probably suck, but I will be going back when and if they race again.

That's the attitude I would have if I lived remotely close. Go and enjoy the atmosphere. Definitely something different. I think it's great someone wants to spend the money to fix it up.