nfs 173 cars last night

[drtracer9559]

What a night 173 cars 30plus in almost every class if you wern't there you surly missed a great night of racing.

[mocha2@dishmail.net]

nfs car count

yeah it was a great car count but it was a full moon night for sure.

[drtracer9559]

your not kidding there, my truck lost a radiator, head gasket then 4 laps in to the race I tear the car up, lots of tore up cars. I was the yellow 95 street stock that got nailed by the car bouncing off the wall.

[mocha2@dishmail.net]

A lot of cars torn up in all divisions,it is too bad because a little patience early could have made for some good racing later.A 50 lap street stock race leaves everybody time to make a move if they had the car to do it.

[drtracer9559]

Yes I totally agree lots of stupid moves made. There was plenty of time for racing. Don't get me wrong we all make mistakes but I like to think that once were up to that class that there would be some better decision's being made. I have raced there and there just seems to be some who need to learn how to think in the car. I have been taking out this year by some really dumb moves made on others parts. But don't get me wrong there is also some really tuff drivers there and they put on a great show. And my hat goes off to phil and liz. As the night went on the track was really good.

[Frasson118]

What a fantastic car count. Congrats!

Is anyone doing FULL results from there. I like knowing who all was racing, rather than just top 5 finishers. I like reading full results as well as car counts.

[carolwicks]

WTG Phil & Liz... keep up whatever you are doing! i love hearing positive good news about our short tracks no matter where they are!
i too would like a report...who was there etc.
carolwicks

[Egoracing]

Good car counts are a positive but the horror stories out already are pretty bad. Starting 30+ cars in each race, 2+ hours for the street stock class and then counting cautions in the later classes because time was getting late. This last item worries me the most because you WILL get torn up cars counting cautions because the drivers do not know how many green laps they are going to get to finish the race. Torn up cars = mad drivers and car owners and that will lower car counts. Also no spin out rule allowed some cars WAY to many chances to tear up other cars on the track, again this will = mad drivers/owners and a loss of cars. Just Ask Putnam!

[mocha2@dishmail.net]

I agree with earlier posts but they were using a spin out rule last night.I feel bad for Phil because he seems to really try to do what is best for the racers.Last night could have been handled better but I think the blame lies with both drivers and officials.Hind sight is always 20/20 I am not saying I could have done a better job because if I were in poor Phil's shoes the guys in white suits and straight jackets would have to have come and got me.I love going to nfs as a fan and will still continue to go.At least the owners try to and make things better for fans and drivers but you can't please everybody.I hope this does not hurt the track going into next year.Everyone has a bad day now and then but a lot of people had theirs last night.

[drtracer9559]

yes I agree that phil tries his best and no your not going to please everybody. There was a spin out rule not so sure it was always used though. I just thought some some better decisions could have made some smater choices. Once again my hats off to phil and liz

[E. Young]

I understand they had 31 modifieds. Maybe the problem was too many cars on a not really big track. Didn't they do heats and eliminations to cut the fields down for better racing and fewer wrecks? Understand the purse for Mods was $10,000 to win, is this true? Maybe more planning was needed. Understand it was really cold. Don't miss any of that.

[mocha2@dishmail.net]

They did not cut the field down everybody started the feature if they were able to.Not sure about mod payout I thought it was $1000.00 not $10000.00

[Sportz Fan]

North Florida Speedway Info

WOW, was that a night to remember heck yes it was! It will certainly have to be cause it was the last of the season and it went out with a bang!!

The night had it's (little) problems but our NFS gang took real good care for all of us.

For all those who would like a full low down on all the cars/drivers/finish go to: northfloridaspeedway.com

Cissy Layman has done a very good job with all the details,now if you have a question just leave a post and she will get back just as soon as she can.

Yes it was a very long race but golly gee 170 cars what do ya think and a lot of cautions but again but.........!
I for one can't wait for the next season to start but I guess Phill & his crew will have to go on nerve pills for a couple of months first.(ha ha)
I was never so glad to see my bed in a very long time but was ready to go again the next day BUT my body ain't what it use to be tho!

All in all it was a fantastic night that I won't so soon forget! Thanks Phil,Liz & NFS crew you did a wonderfull job Sat.night (& Sun morning)


p.s. After the race at some point Liz gave birth to a boy,8lbs & 19 1/2" long!!
All I can say is CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PARENTS OF MORGAN PHILIP GUAGAGNO
sportz fan

[Sportz Fan]

NFS SAT Night

To those who was curious about the payout it was $1,000 to win not $10,000.

[mocha2@dishmail.net]

Congrats to Liz on having the baby,lucky that Phil didn't have one right there on the front stretch the way things were going.