Allen's Wednesday Night Thunder [Archive]

Sonny B

February 17th, 2009, 2:00 PM

Gonfast38

February 17th, 2009, 2:55 PM

I'm game. I personally can't make it on the weekend for most of the summer so I would enjoy racing on Wed. nights like the good old days. I expect to race the 1/18 Latemodel class, but may go to sprint and race both.

Do you think they would run the same brushless motors? I would think the outdoor track might be more fun with a little hotter motor.

CShearburn

February 17th, 2009, 3:00 PM

Allen is looking for some feedback on the idea of running the dirt track weekly on Wednesday nights this summer. Thinking this would free up the weekend for those who have other commitments.

Ball park time line would be to start the first round at 7:30pm, second round at 8:30, and mains at 9:30pm. This should get everybody out a decent time so they can make it to work the next morning.

Sprints and 1/18Late Models would probably be the big classes but he would also run 3 or more of any other class.

Is this in addition to the Saturday night racing... or instead of?

...I expect to race the 1/18 Latemodel class, but may go to sprint and race both.

Do you think they would run the same brushless motors? I would think the outdoor track might be more fun with a little hotter motor.

The Mini Late Models would probably be run on the smaller track on the frontstretch. I think Allen is planning on redoing the frontstretch bullring track so we can run the Mini LM's without having to buy all new stuff (other than maybe tires).

Gonfast38

February 17th, 2009, 3:10 PM

CShearburn

February 17th, 2009, 3:46 PM

Chris, If i am following you righ, would that mean both classes use the same front straight? And if so, wouldn't that be require splitting up practice time? I'm not sure if that would be a problem or not.

Yes it uses the same frontstretch, and no you wouldn't be able to practice both at the same time very easily... even though some try to anyway.

It would depend on how many show up for what class to determine how practice is done.

At the KotW last year, there were as many as 20 - 30 cars on the track at the same time during practice, usually multiple classes even (elect sprint, nitro sprint, nitro truck, and 1/8 LM). A few Mini LM's running around the infield section while the 1/10 sprinters run the full track is not really a big deal :ha:

Sonny B

February 17th, 2009, 3:56 PM

CShearburn;286785]Is this in addition to the Saturday night racing... or instead of?

Not 100% sure. He mentioned that he may go with a limited Saturday night schedule this year, maybe only once or twice a month.

Nothing is set in stone as this point. He is just trying to get an idea of what would work best.

As for the Late Models I would think they would run use the same rules as the indoor trackr. Going to a faster motor on dirt (less traction) may not be a good thing… I'm sure a seperate practice schedule could be worked out.

Personally I say run it like the big tracks. You get about 2 minutes of practice per class and then we go racing.. :greenflag::greenflag::greenflag: (Don't worry it's not likely to happen that way.)

Eugene Ryder

February 17th, 2009, 4:24 PM

Oh ya.....I'm up for wednesday nights @ Allen's......friday night in Broadwell and Saturday @ Ripley or Maryville, and Sunday in Danville? Dang, dirt oval in Illinois 4 days a week! Is it May yet?

voodoo427

February 17th, 2009, 6:39 PM

i thought danville was running oval on friday nights this year?

A_True_Outlaw

February 17th, 2009, 7:30 PM

Count me in, on wednesday!!:thumbsup:

Sonny B

February 17th, 2009, 7:48 PM

i thought danville was running oval on friday nights this year?

Sounds like J-Tec may stay on Saturday for oval with a few Friday night shows also. I don't think they have made a final decision yet.

Fineousfingers

February 17th, 2009, 10:34 PM

I'm thinking Wednesday night will work for me. We used to do it and had a great time. We just gotta be sure to get out there and support Allen. He and his posse, (you know who you are) put a lot of effort into this for all of us. Tom Appelt had mentioned earlier that Wednesday would work for him... I'll have him get on and put in his two cents. Canham was liking the Wednesday night idea too. Guess that's 3 more to add to the list.

Jim McGuire

Fineousfingers

February 17th, 2009, 10:38 PM

Oh ya.....I'm up for wednesday nights @ Allen's......friday night in Broadwell and Saturday @ Ripley or Maryville, and Sunday in Danville? Dang, dirt oval in Illinois 4 days a week! Is it May yet?

I say we get out there in April... It should be good to go by then.

CShearburn

February 17th, 2009, 11:33 PM

I say we get out there in April... It should be good to go by then.

Not likely... Allen will be farming... plus thats when the Mini Late Model Carpet Shoot Out is.

Sonny B

February 17th, 2009, 11:54 PM

Not likely... Allen will be farming... plus thats when the Mini Late Model Carpet Shoot Out is.

Who needs Allen, you're the new track manager make it happen.:D

Fineousfingers

February 18th, 2009, 12:07 AM

Who needs Allen, you're the new track manager make it happen.:D

Yea! What he said....

Fineousfingers

February 18th, 2009, 12:10 AM

Next thing you know, Renard will be posting here, telling us he'll be able to make it. That'll bring Shelly, and Kerry. You out there Jason :revs:

low81ryder

February 18th, 2009, 1:38 AM

Allen is looking for some feedback on the idea of running the dirt track weekly on Wednesday nights this summer. Thinking this would free up the weekend for those who have other commitments.

Ball park time line would be to start the first round at 7:30pm, second round at 8:30, and mains at 9:30pm. This should get everybody out a decent time so they can make it to work the next morning.

Sprints and 1/18Late Models would probably be the big classes but he would also run 3 or more of any other class.
Sounds good to me. Wont make all of them but make some. Oh hell you know me and Cliff. Cyas in 2 weeks. LOL. Could we push the time back an hour maybe start time 6:30? Im not getting any younger work days tuff after night of racing. Cyas.....Mouse

CShearburn

February 18th, 2009, 2:30 AM

Who needs Allen, you're the new track manager make it happen.:D

No no no. As Allen would say... "Might I direct you to the name on the logo"

CShearburn

February 18th, 2009, 2:33 AM

...Could we push the time back an hour maybe start time 6:30?...

But then Cliff would have to start racing at 5:30... he always starts before everyone, remember? :revs: :greenflag: :blackflag:

notSoMiniT23

February 18th, 2009, 8:34 AM

But then Cliff would have to start racing at 5:30... he always starts before everyone, remember? :revs: :greenflag: :blackflag:

Ahahahhahah!!

Remember, when you start behind cliff in a race, you go when he goes...not the sound of the tone

Fineousfingers

February 18th, 2009, 8:58 AM

Sounds good to me. Wont make all of them but make some. Oh hell you know me and Cliff. Cyas in 2 weeks. LOL. Could we push the time back an hour maybe start time 6:30? Im not getting any younger work days tuff after night of racing. Cyas.....Mouse

6:30 may be skinnin' the cat a little tight for me to get home, get the kid, get back, unload, hit the track, but somewhere between there and 7:30 should work. Remember Quartermouse, not everyone only has an hour and a half drive to get to the track, some of us have to drive 20 (sometimes 22) minutes to get there... LOL :checkeredflag:

Jim

CShearburn

February 18th, 2009, 10:10 AM

Ahahahhahah!!

Remember, when you start behind cliff in a race, you go when he goes...not the sound of the tone

Actually that rule applies more so if you start infront of him. :blueflag:

lol

rccars4scott

February 18th, 2009, 11:18 AM

Just wanted everyone to know that Cliff just started the main for the first Wednesday race.

Sonny B

February 18th, 2009, 12:52 PM

6:30 may be skinnin' the cat a little tight for me to get home, get the kid, get back, unload, hit the track, but somewhere between there and 7:30 should work. Remember Quartermouse, not everyone only has an hour and a half drive to get to the track, some of us have to drive 20 (sometimes 22) minutes to get there... LOL :checkeredflag:

Jim

Hay I have an hour and half drive. Of course I'm not the same age as Quartermouse so I can stay out a little later.:D

I know we would have a couple of electric sprints coming from Champaign each week.

VANILLA GORILLA

February 18th, 2009, 2:29 PM

Next thing you know, Renard will be posting here, telling us he'll be able to make it. That'll bring Shelly, and Kerry. You out there Jason :revs:
yeah not speaking for jason and shelley but i might be convinced to call in sick on thursday a couple of times (cough cough ) lol

badregal

February 18th, 2009, 5:26 PM

I'm in for Wednesday nights. I get off earlier during the week than the weekend and it makes it impossible to get out there for Saturday night.

Mr.Wolfman

February 18th, 2009, 7:01 PM

With the quality racing that will be going on, I would hate to miss it.

Should be able to attend a couple.....sleep is overrated, and sonny said I can stay up late.

Jammin Jato

February 20th, 2009, 6:34 PM

I probably could make a couple of races. Providing they have the Nitro Sprint.

Fineousfingers

February 21st, 2009, 8:51 AM

That Nitro Sprint class better watch out... Maddog Tommy Appelt still has

THE HARPER

Still don't know why Ryder let him get his hands on that classy car...

Jammin Jato

February 21st, 2009, 9:33 AM

I'm not scared, Its all for fun. let summer get here so we can get on the dirt.

FULLT1LT

February 25th, 2009, 2:16 AM

That Nitro Sprint class better watch out... Maddog Tommy Appelt still has

THE HARPER

Still don't know why Ryder let him get his hands on that classy car...

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