Eldora, Mosport on 2013 Truck Series schedule

Does anyone think Eldora would be on the schedule if it was owned by someone else? I'm glad to see it, but it looks like several track requirements are being stretched or ignored, starting with the SAFER barrier.
 
Magnethead said:
Don't remind me.
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That place is a nightmare. Seems like every other year somebody goes into something, JJ, Denny, whoever, and I hold my breath till I see that window net go down.

I love road racing. But if somebody is going to get killed in a Sprint cup race, it's at THE GLEN. F1 Drivers used to gamble with their lives all the time at THE GLEN.

Chills
 
MOEJOE said:
That place is a nightmare. Seems like every other year somebody goes into something, JJ, Denny, whoever, and I hold my breath till I see that window net go down.

I love road racing. But if somebody is going to get killed in a Sprint cup race, it's at THE GLEN. F1 Drivers used to gamble with their lives all the time at THE GLEN.

Chills
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It wouldn't be half bad if they had more tire walls (See: Denny, Kurt). But up through the esses, the walls are too tight and it makes for a bad situation (see: both videos i posted)
 
Magnethead said:
It wouldn't be half bad if they had more tire walls (See: Denny, Kurt). But up through the esses, the walls are too tight and it makes for a bad situation (see: both videos i posted)
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Not a fan of the tire walls. Look how Hornish bounced off the tires here. Talk about scary.
 
Magnethead said:
So you'd rather hit 6 55 gal drums of sand?



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What a trash yard. I remember that race. Very scary day for NASCAR.

Water is better than sand for the glen I would think.

Means going under McDuffie was amazing.
 
I see a lot of negative posts about Eldora and would be willing to bet the people making those posts have never been to Eldora. This track has four grooves and produces some of the best racing I have ever seen. The trucks at Eldora are going to be great. Me, I will be working the race.
 
Smoke14 said:
I see a lot of negative posts about Eldora and would be willing to bet the people making those posts have never been to Eldora. This track has four grooves and produces some of the best racing I have ever seen. The trucks at Eldora are going to be great. Me, I will be working the race.
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Some people just can't see the positive in a positive situation.
 
MOEJOE said:
What a trash yard. I remember that race. Very scary day for NASCAR.

Water is better than sand for the glen I would think.

Means going under McDuffie was amazing.
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Notice in the 1995 video, the wall is angle cut, and the jugs have water. That's why the car rolled off the wall back on it's wheels.

The sand may as well have been a compromise between concrete and SAFER. It budged, but not without a G-shock.
 
Smoke14 said:
I see a lot of negative posts about Eldora and would be willing to bet the people making those posts have never been to Eldora. This track has four grooves and produces some of the best racing I have ever seen. The trucks at Eldora are going to be great. Me, I will be working the race.
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I've never been there, but I remember nascar saying the track wasn't wide enough for safer barriers. I just hope they figure the tire and weight balance out so we aren't watching a dangerous crash-fest.
 
Smoke14 said:
I see a lot of negative posts about Eldora and would be willing to bet the people making those posts have never been to Eldora. This track has four grooves and produces some of the best racing I have ever seen. The trucks at Eldora are going to be great. Me, I will be working the race.
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Kinda tough to find fault in something that hasn't even happened yet.

Me, I plan on trying to secure tickets/camping for this event. It looks like a 5 hour trip for me. I think it's going to be near impossible to get a ticket for those of us that have never been there. In reading to promotion for this event on the tracks web site it appears that the seats are first being offered to those that have already been supporting this track, rightfully so. By the time the January ticket sales open there will probably be a very short supply left. Whatever the case, I'll be on the phone and online that morning. They better up their bandwidth! :D
 
dpkimmel2001 said:
Kinda tough to find fault in something that hasn't even happened yet.

Me, I plan on trying to secure tickets/camping for this event. It looks like a 5 hour trip for me. I think it's going to be near impossible to get a ticket for those of us that have never been there. In reading to promotion for this event on the tracks web site it appears that the seats are first being offered to those that have already been supporting this track, rightfully so. By the time the January ticket sales open there will probably be a very short supply left. Whatever the case, I'll be on the phone and online that morning. They better up their bandwidth! :D
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Word is they are opening up more hillside areas and I'll take what I can get. Already looking into a camping spot that doesnt have a cancellation penalty if I can't get tickets. Look out DP I'll KyBu your ass for those tickets if I have to. :D
 
Johali said:
Word is they are opening up more hillside areas and I'll take what I can get. Already looking into a camping spot that doesnt have a cancellation penalty if I can't get tickets. Look out DP I'll KyBu your ass for those tickets if I have to. :D
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You do that and I'll Jeff Gordon yours! I thought that the tickets and camping both go on sale in January for us non regulars? :confused:
 
2013 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Mudsummer Classic
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2013

The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series tackles Eldora's high-banks for their first dirt race ever!

The Inaugural Mudsummer Classic will be the first NASCAR-sanctioned national series event on dirt since Richard Petty's Grand National win at Raleigh, NC in September 1970.

Advance ticket holders to the 2012 Prelude To The Dream (the Prelude will not be held in 2013) can renew their same seats for this new historic event beginning December 1 until January 2 by logging into their account or by calling (937) 338-3815 during normal business hours.

Adult tickets are $36 and Children's (12 & younger) tickets are $12. Reserved seats are $4 more per seat.

Tickets and campsites go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2013.
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FenderBumper said:
I've never been there, but I remember nascar saying the track wasn't wide enough for safer barriers. I just hope they figure the tire and weight balance out so we aren't watching a dangerous crash-fest.
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Safer barriers? I guess when you make it to NASCAR, you leave your balls at home.

 
dpkimmel2001 said:
You do that and I'll Jeff Gordon yours! I thought that the tickets and camping both go on sale in January for us non regulars? :confused:
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I was looking into a nearby independant campsite in case I couldnt get an onsite one and cancel if I do get an onsite one or dont get tickets. I am going all out so at least if I dont score I did my best.
 
Johali said:
I was looking into a nearby independant campsite in case I couldnt get an onsite one and cancel if I do get an onsite one or dont get tickets. I am going all out so at least if I dont score I did my best.
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Can I stay there if my wife let's me go? I promise to bring lots of meat. (Go ahead and use your imagination Fender) :rolleyes:
 
i think what i'm looking forward to is seeing who is able to perfect the eldora slide job, who isn't capable, and the reactions when one goes wrong. i did notice in the test video that they seemed to be trying to keep the truck straight through the corners. looked like the front end was pushing like a bulldozer. i don't think that will be the case come race day.

i truely believe the action at this race is going to make dirt fans out of people that would never have considered before.
 
klemmabyna said:
i think what i'm looking forward to is seeing who is able to perfect the eldora slide job, who isn't capable, and the reactions when one goes wrong. i did notice in the test video that they seemed to be trying to keep the truck straight through the corners. looked like the front end was pushing like a bulldozer. i don't think that will be the case come race day.

i truely believe the action at this race is going to make dirt fans out of people that would never have considered
before.
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I don't think that it's going to be quite as pretty as you think . Nascar is going to mandate the tire and doubtful they will allow modifications to it . They also aren't likely to allow anything other than standard pavement specs in the trucks . I think it will be more like racin trucks in the rain. A little slower , less visibliity , and lots of fender benders (on track and in the stands :D ).
 
Johali said:
I was looking into a nearby independant campsite in case I couldnt get an onsite one and cancel if I do get an onsite one or dont get tickets. I am going all out so at least if I dont score I did my best.
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I've heard from others that have been there that they have plenty of camping available. I'm more worried about getting tickets than a place to stay. If worse comes to worse I'm sure some POP campsites will be opening up for that weekend, probably with hookups close to the track. I'm shootin' for six tickets if possible.
 
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