A-Dale FUPS thoughts

[UREZ2PASS]

Matt, you are kinda dumb. LOL !

[Don Nerone]

First things first... there was a very scary moment when Legend racer Danielle Stratton pounded head first into the turn 4 wall (before even getting to the green flag), and it took somewhere between 10-15 minutes for an ambulance was brought in 'from town'.

There is NO EXCUSE for not having the properly trained people to already be 'on sight'. Those few minutes could have been the difference between life and death. Without knowing the rest of the details, since they never TOLD us, insurely hope it turned out to NOT be tragic.

Secondly..... the announcer, and race director both need to be fired, if not shot on-sight. Never seen worse from either position. Every single caution turned into 5-8 laps of BS, before the green came out again..... and of course, the announcer had ZERO commentary, or explainations of WHY things happened the way they did.

The racing itself was VERY good.... it only lasted 4-5 laps at a time. The other divisions pretty much ran green to checkered.

There are several racers that probably won't be back, due to questionable calls... Steve Dorer being one of them. A bunch of cars were allowed to be used as bulldozers, with NO penalty. Others, Dorer included, got into a 'gray area' but got sent packing for the night..... Yet Jonathan Guy did much worse, and more than once, but he gets a top-5.

On the flip side I was VERY glad to see Jessie Dutilly win, in tribute to his Dad that passed away this week. You can't write a better script, but this one was NOT given to him by anyone.

Daniel Webster......confirmed once again of what I'd been thinking.... THAT M'fer can flat-out WHEEL a racecar. After a late race race red flag, he couldn't re-fire (I think he was out of fuel), he pitted, got repairs, started at the back, and TORE throug the field to race Dutilly to the flag.

The guy that 'should have' won, and the guy that made him work his ass off to get it.

The pair of black 42 cars is an example of why the 3-spin rule should be in place. Not sure if this rule was used as written, but I CAN vouch that the biggest cheers of the night came from the Black flag being thrown at one if them. No offense to these drivers personally, but sometimes it just ain't your week.... don't %$#k it up for everyone else.

Lots of racing, lots of passing, tons of flapping sheet metal..... but overall, if this is supposed to be an example of Floridas Finest... This one struck out.

Unless this track, or this Series gets things under control ..... I've spent my last dollar of support. The only letter of FUPS that is true is 'Florida'..... it sure isn't United, they only have a single Promoter, and 'Series' won't make another year.

When it takes over 2 hours to run 125 laps, on a 1/4 mile track....... EVERYTHING was done wrong......

A whole bunch of people, from top to bottom, should be ashamed tonight.
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Im not a good friend of Rex or Rick. I have known both of them for a long time.
I wasent there at the race bit I think the race took to long. The time I set for years to the crew was 1 min a lap from the start ur engines to the winning pic.
I did check with lots of old racers and fans and they said you were at a different race than they were.
Guy went to the rear 3 times and finished 4th. sounds like he earned his spot
Try to fing as much good as you can when u post or sent it to the crybaby list ware no one reads it

don62

[Matt Albee]

Matt, you are kinda dumb. LOL !

I post on this board! Could there be any doubt?

[Frasson118]

Don....do a little math here, using your own formula:

At 1 minute per lap scheduled, your allowing a 125 lap race to last 125 minutes. That is 2 HOURS, and 5 minutes.

That's perfectly acceptable to you? How about the 22 caution flags? How about 5, 6, or 8 laps to go green when every car on the track is running (but not in order, because nobody PUT them where they supposed to be in the first place). How about nearly 10 cautions thrown involving 1 team?

Yep..... I guess I'm a whiner and complainer that isn't happy with a show like that. I guess I'm spoiled to the point that I want an announcer that actually says SOMETHING meaningful, maybe see track officials and crews trying to hustle instead of mosey along, and a feature race that doesn't take TWO HOURS to run.

Yep.... I suck because I'm not happy with that display of incompetence all the way around. But don't worry too much.... this was my last visit to the track or Series. Won't be hearing anymore complaints from me.

They also won't be seeing any dollars from me either....

[Don Nerone]

[QUOTE=Frasson118;137315]Don
Yep..... I guess I'm a whiner and complainer that isn't happy with a show like that. I guess I'm spoiled to the point that I want an announcer that actually says SOMETHING meaningful, maybe see track officials and crews trying to hustle instead of mosey along, and a feature race that doesn't take TWO HOURS to run.

Yep.... I suck because I'm not happy with that display of incompetence all the way around. But don't worry too much..... Won't be hearing anymore complaints from me.

Now that is what im talking about. Jerry speaks the truth

don62

[Frasson118]

...... prophetic words from a guy that ruined everything he touched in racing....

Defending a show like this, only goes to show yet 1 more reason that you're out of touch. You weren't even there... but since I complain, you have to defend.

You never have, and never will get it. CLUELESS.

At least I can go to any track, anywhere.... Can't say the same for you.

[backrow]

I quit on that track about 2 years ago... Its a shame because in the 90's I went there every week. Tyrannical leadership and absolute incompetence did me in. After Wayne Anderson got screwed I quit on the series.

[ancrdave]

Jerry... The most successful two year period for Orlando SpeedWorld was from mid-1985 through late 1987 when Mr. Nerone was the promoter, the last one under owner Billy Herndon before Clyde Hart bought the track... From what I hear, Herndon was a difficult person to work with but during the time Don was there he was allowed to do his own thing and the place thrived... There have never been that many cars competing there before or since and man, did we have fun!!!

[shorttrackcar1]

So what happen ? Dave if Don did such a great job how come he"s not their now? HUMMMM.

[Don Nerone]

So what happen ? Dave if Don did such a great job how come he"s not their now? HUMMMM.

Hart bought it fron Herdon and cancled my lease.
I know Jerry it was my falt.
ask about some of the others Jerry.
I would be glad to answer for anything I have done.


don62

[Benny The Mule]

Jerry... The most successful two year period for Orlando SpeedWorld was from mid-1985 through late 1987 when Mr. Nerone was the promoter, the last one under owner Billy Herndon before Clyde Hart bought the track... From what I hear, Herndon was a difficult person to work with but during the time Don was there he was allowed to do his own thing and the place thrived... There have never been that many cars competing there before or since and man, did we have fun!!!

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I was there too! I don't know how Don did it but I saw first hand what a successful show looked like and to be a part of. I was there with a group of 4 cars.

That is why I don't pick on Don on here. Not sure of his other ventures, but that one was a winner.

I wish Danielle a speedy recovery. That is a bad angle to hit the wall.....I know, I have done it myself.

[Don Nerone]

...... prophetic words from a guy that ruined everything he touched in racing....

Defending a show like this, only goes to show yet 1 more reason that you're out of touch. You weren't even there... but since I complain, you have to defend.

You never have, and never will get it. CLUELESS.

At least I can go to any track, anywhere.... Can't say the same for you.

Can now .for free.
thanks for the help there bud..lol

don62

[Frasson118]

So, I guess I'll be seeing you at New Smyrna in the near future?

You want examples Don:

Sunbelt series - started up by trying to take over what Bert Ashelman was successful with. Divided the cars, and killed BOTH series.

Goodyear Late Model..... same story as above

Florida Mini Stock Challenge.... pulled full fields for a few years, you get involved, it doesn't run the following year.

Southern Sportsman Series.... GREAT series until The Don buys in, and kills it also.

I'll give 'some' credit where its due.... apparently OSW was cranking for a few years in the early 80's. I was living in Tampa most of that time period and was going to East Bay, Fla State Fairgrounds, and Sunshine fairly regularly. I'm sure I went to a few at OSW, but to me it didn't stand out because my 'regular' tracks were also doing VERY well themselves.

But I still wouldn't go around patting myself on the back for 3 good years, and 30 bad ones.

[Don Nerone]

So, I guess I'll be seeing you at New Smyrna in the near future?

You want examples Don:

Sunbelt series - started up by trying to take over what Bert Ashelman was successful with. Divided the cars, and killed BOTH series.

Goodyear Late Model..... same story as above

Florida Mini Stock Challenge.... pulled full fields for a few years, you get involved, it doesn't run the following year.

Southern Sportsman Series.... GREAT series until The Don buys in, and kills it also.

I'll give 'some' credit where its due.... apparently OSW was cranking for a few years in the early 80's. I was living in Tampa most of that time period and was going to East Bay, Fla State Fairgrounds, and Sunshine fairly regularly. I'm sure I went to a few at OSW, but to me it didn't stand out because my 'regular' tracks were also doing VERY well themselves.

But I still wouldn't go around patting myself on the back for 3 good years, and 30 bad ones.

Ho little u know
60s driver Saramana speedway
70s car owner mod sportsman SLM dirt and pavment
78-79 president of southern mod
In the 80s
81-83 killed the closed for years Golden Gate Bad one there
85-87 Desoto speedway some of the best years they had. some of the best I ever did
87-89 Orlando Speedworld still the best years they ever had.
89-91 Lakeland interstate speedway Been closed for 15 years Had real good crouds and car counts
Took over the lease of the closed Alburndale Speedway. Record crouds and car counts
92 worked for east bay as teq man Doubled the car count that year
93 Sold the USA series to Hooters Became USAR
USAR did 46 live TV 200 lap SLM races Sure you know that story
97 worked for 2 dirt tracks in Tenn--Also race drictor for a series in Ga not good years
98 worked at the closed for years ST Agustine for 6 months did great but got fired
99 New Smyrna speedway till 2007
Lake city in 2008 a total falure.

Ok Jerry it your turn to tell us what u got for experance
Promoter of a bbq that You get in free and eat for free and draws a few 100 people. Buy the way I think it great but not the same as running a race.
A lot of people think ur the race professor.
You have been a great fan of racing but you have no experance .
Siting in the stands and gulping a few beers and going home to your keybord don't get it for the people in the know.
Most of then humor you because the are still trying to sell tickets..Im not.
If im the killer of tracks you are the killer of fans.
Rick u can move this now ..Iget it sorry

Don62

[Tim Pafford]

very few people have had success in lake city in recent years..i raced there when it was oil base,then the very first race when it was paved..im not sure what it needs to work but someone will figure it out i hope soon,,fun place!!