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Sunset Speedway With out fun for fun class

Guest · 2006-10-04T23:29:03Z

I was just informed of this site and from which i can see it looks amazing.I would like to comment on the 4 fun class at Sunset Speedway , First of all i think its a great way for people to race a car that is actually affordable. Even though most are rookies they do put on a good show , these cars start a field of approx. 30 cars in the feature , a track promoters dream . My hats off to you Glen !!!! Too bad for those who get suspended each and every night when there rubbing fenders !!!!! Rubbing is racing its in the big leagues we watch it on TV , these people are professionals , we are supposed to learn from them .....anyway for most that have never owned or raced a car before THEY should not be a participant at the track where they make decisions THAT EFFECT THE PEOPLE THAT PUT ON THE SHOW without knowing what exactly happened. My point being there would not be a hockey game without a referee . That referee would not be allowed to do his job without some form of training. The starter at Sunset needs some training that will help him get it right the first time. I have never in my life seen so many racers getting black flagged its ridiculous. Maybe he should use the black flag to start the race and then everyone can go home . Seems to me that when anytime you can watch 30 plus cars start a feature the fans are in for a REAL RACING TREAT. Way to go 4 fun drivers you all deserved better , you guys deserve a raise , maybe if your car goes with no scratches you get a 50.oo dollar bonus for being the most boring race car driver of the night . On a last note of this i was told that rubbing is not racing at Sunset for the 4 fun class probably because its just for fun ....... hmmmm fun !!!!!!! Okay a guy or a lady have worked on there car all week , its now Saturday RACE DAY have to wash car , get car onto the trailer , get fuel for the car , load the truck with any parts and oh yes stop by the bank you need entrance money and oh yes money for food and drinks .... basically Saturday is a write off for doing most chores around the house and now the time has come to head off to the track for some fun !!!!!!!!! This is where the fun begins , you pull up to the pit gate sign your life away and pay your money , i figure 60.00 dollars on average after all you have some pit crew members or a boy/girlfriend , husband/wife I'm sure you get my drift , you go out for some practice have your heats and everything is going awesome , now you are in the 30 car field feature and whats this your being black flagged for rough driving but wait a minute i didn't do anything , the starter responds with too bad i have 3 other officials that saw you do it...... there is no damage to my car not even a scratch , the starter replies too bad PARK IT YOUR DONE FOR THE NIGHT ....... IS THIS WHAT YOU CALL FUN ....... no points , no pay out ....oops yeah pay out of your pocket.Is there anyone out there that agrees with me on where is the fun in the 4 fun class ????????

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Pinecrest

Dec 01, 2006 8:16 pm

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Sorry Don after the crying about the coat it all sounds like sour grapes coming from you now even though you may have made some valid points.

You are way off base about a starter having to race for many years to be able to be a good starter . Some of the best starters I have ever seen either raced very little or not at all . Roger Slack (Randys bro) raced very very little but he was good enough to end up being the starter at Lowes Motor Speedway. (for those of you from Keswick thats Charlotte)

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Don2on

Dec 05, 2006 3:48 pm

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Sorry for ruffling a few feathers.

In "ALL HONESTY " Sunset Speedway is a good place to work and for racing. The Lloyd family has worked hard to get it where it is today!
Maybe Glen and I have had a few words, but he is a great guy. He is always there when you need him. He has done a lot of good work to the track to improve it to what it is today , but it would be nicer to see it with the grandstand full. Even though we have retired and have left, we will be back only not in the same positions. I would bend over backwards to help in at anytime like we have done before. To Rob, Craig, Bill Arie, all the best and may you all have a Blessed Christmas and a Better 2007. Likewise to those who read this , FROM OUR HOUSE TO YOURS.

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JT_Racing

Dec 07, 2006 8:05 pm

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Nice post Don!

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Don2on

Mar 04, 2007 6:42 pm

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With only racing for a short time, I must agree with the statement that. If a driver has raced for one year in the four fun class and was in the top ten in points, then he or she should seriously look at moving up to the next class. Definetly after two years in the top ten, then they must move up and let those coming into the class have room to run. As for the starters, they should complete a pro starters course before going into the stand. Just because you might have raced in the thunder car class and went no where then you should not be even in the stand. Reguardless who you are buddy-buddy with!

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BIG Don Fan

Mar 06, 2007 7:43 pm

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As above - silly little man - your moods change more than the weather - call him - I am sure he would love to hear from you.

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