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May 27, 2007 at
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That had to have been one of the best Facilities I have been to with the absolute WORST race track..You think folks with that kind of money to put into a place would have some sort of an idea on how to fix their track,and if they don't,they need to hire and fly in the track prep crew from Knoxville,Iowa to help them out.What a mess.
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May 27, 2007 at
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im guessing your not a schatz fan then.. like most fans, if your driver doesnt win, you need an excuse.. your kinda comments you leave show you are probably from somewhere waayyy down south!
the arizona flyer!
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May 27, 2007 at
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no hoe,i am a schatz fan,regardless where I am from,the comments show that the track was piss poor.I did not mention any driver because I like them all,JACKASS,Have your mommy read and explain to you what the topic is about and then maybe she can help you have a conclusive reply to the post,Apparently you weren't there,and it's a good thing,stay home with mommy and daddy and play with your gi joe's tough guy,leave the racing to people who know,and go.
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May 27, 2007 at
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Shut up razorzedge
David Smith Jr.
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May 27, 2007 at
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Las Vegas Motor Speedway's dirt track is also a great facility, but the track isn't that great. I have been to it a couple of times and there isn't much passing because it is a sandy type dirt and they don't run many races on it. I think it is a general rule that if a dirt track isn't used most of the year the racing will suffer.
Looking forward to the new Golden State King of the
West series schedule!
Winged sprintcars = the fastest and most exciting
racecars on dirt!
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May 27, 2007 at
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The crates or late models were turning over. That's rare. I don't know if it was the holes or over-driving or what that caused all the wrecks, but I read where the track was rough with holes.
"Just the facts ma'am", Sgt. Joe Friday, Detective,
LAPD
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May 28, 2007 at
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haha just the reply i would expect from you.. maybe you should just stay in FL..
the arizona flyer!
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May 28, 2007 at
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I have to agree that the surface does need a ton of work, but the racing was still very exciting. I was sitting coming off of turn two in the backstretch pit area and the track was so rough coming off two that cars were routinely getting airborne. It was the cause of several wrecks during the night including the "big" late model crash where multiple cars flipped on the backstretch.
For some reason they just can't get the track to stay smooth. It is not like they don't try! They knocked the cushion (or mine field) down a couple of times throughout the night, but it just would get real rough a few laps after all the work.
The facilities are some of, if not the best, in the whole country and I have had an enjoyable time everytime I have been there. You know what your going to get with the surface, but it still produces some great, fast racing. If I was giving a grade, I would say B+.
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May 28, 2007 at
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Chicagoland Dirt track is the same way. I think it was Craig who just about broke his leg there cause of how rough it was. Don't know why they are going back again this year.
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A healthy diet of dirt in my nachos and beer.
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May 28, 2007 at
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Posted By: sprintcarkelly on May 27 2007 at 06:45:02 PM
Las Vegas Motor Speedway's dirt track is also a great facility, but the track isn't that great. I have been to it a couple of times and there isn't much passing because it is a sandy type dirt and they don't run many races on it. I think it is a general rule that if a dirt track isn't used most of the year the racing will suffer.
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Did not see the race from Concord, yet, but if it is that bad, then they need to do as suggested and get someone in with a working knowledge of dirt. Whadda concept, Dirt hiring someone who knows dirt !! As for Vegas, I saw the outlaws there twice. First time .... horrible, second time, awesome. Smooth as glass and very fast. The same guy won both times........ hmmmm. Speaking of smooth.... Calistoga speedway last nite was beautifully prepared. Stayed wet all nite, no ruts and NO blue groove!
Larry
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May 29, 2007 at
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Back in April the track was the best I had seen it leading me to believe that they had gotten a handle on it. The attitude seems to be that they'll tolerate some holes, they just won't tolerate dust.
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May 29, 2007 at
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Don't worry you crooked toothed illegal immigrant,I will be in IOWA in AUGUST to see if you have the nuts to say something this stupid face to face..or will you just RUN away AGAIN?
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May 29, 2007 at
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well im not sure if you have me confused with someone else, but if i am at knoxville in august i will make sure to let you know, its a long time away and i will probably still be at home in arizona waiting for the woo to come to manzy again. you should come out here and see how fast they really are here!
the arizona flyer!
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May 29, 2007 at
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Posted By: Slide Job on May 28 2007 at 04:18:57 PM
Did not see the race from Concord, yet, but if it is that bad, then they need to do as suggested and get someone in with a working knowledge of dirt. Whadda concept, Dirt hiring someone who knows dirt !! As for Vegas, I saw the outlaws there twice. First time .... horrible, second time, awesome. Smooth as glass and very fast. The same guy won both times........ hmmmm. Speaking of smooth.... Calistoga speedway last nite was beautifully prepared. Stayed wet all nite, no ruts and NO blue groove!
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Yes, I have to agree with you about Calistoga being a great track this weekend! I was there on Saturday, but I couldn't make it on Sunday  I was able to go to Friday nights GSC race at Petaluma where again the track was prepared very well and there was lots of passing and 18 laps with non stop racing. This weekend was a great 3 day race weekend for us Californians and beautiful weather to boot  Next weekend should be good also with the GSC going to two small racey tracks, Ocean speedway and Placerville speedway.
Looking forward to the new Golden State King of the
West series schedule!
Winged sprintcars = the fastest and most exciting
racecars on dirt!
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May 29, 2007 at
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what are ocean and placerville tracks like? my son was wanting to go to some races for his bday which is on the 14th, so i was thinking of taking him to CA sometime before then.
the arizona flyer!
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May 29, 2007 at
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so i dont post on here very often, but i do really think if you would like to contact me at all joey, you know how to get a hold of me. just because certain things didnt work out, doesnt mean you know all the details, if you would like to ask me any Q, email me directly, dont take it out on other ppl on here, if not, im sure ill see ya around at the track sometime. i really didnt know you had anything against me, i dont have anything against you, or anyone else.its just part of life that nothing lasts forever unfortunately. but life must go on. make sure you tell the rest of the gang i said hey. take it easy..
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May 30, 2007 at
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Posted By: Turn4Fan on May 29 2007 at 10:15:15 PM
what are ocean and placerville tracks like? my son was wanting to go to some races for his bday which is on the 14th, so i was thinking of taking him to CA sometime before then.
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Ocean Speedway is in Watsonville, CA and it is a 1/4 mile slightly banked track with good racing. They just recently started a 360 race series on Friday nights in additon to Golden State Challenge 410 events. The facility is nice and they even have a new scoreboard. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, The Mystery Spot, and Bonfante Gardens are also fun places to go to while you are in the area.
Placerville Speedways is in the nice little foothill town of Placerville where the fans are really into their drivers and the place is packed every week. The track is a small little 1/4 mile, very high banked red clay, and exciting racing. They have weekly 360 points racing, Civl War 360s, and Golden State Challenge 410 events. I only live 20 minutes from the track so I consider it my home track. If you go make sure you get there by 5 pm because the lines are really long.
Where do you live? There are other good tracks in CA to go to also. I enjoy going to every track because they all have something different to offer. As many tracks as I have been to in CA, I still haven't been to Santa Maria speedway and Perris speedway. I am going to a new track I have never been to in Quincy (Northern California) at the end of June and I am going to Learnerville near Pittsburg, PA.
Looking forward to the new Golden State King of the
West series schedule!
Winged sprintcars = the fastest and most exciting
racecars on dirt!
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May 30, 2007 at
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Heres a few pictures of Ocean Speedway, Watsonville Ca
http://cmpvideo2go.com/Photos.html
Ocean Speedway Website
http://www.oceanspeedway.com/
Bruce
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