2005 ROAR On-Road Carpet Nationals
03-21-2005, 01:36 PM
#662
Tech Regular
The factory turn out would be the same. We all know that the companies use their racing success as a marketing tool--just like full-size car companies. And, while the Worlds is super important and probably the best single race to win, I doubt they'd give up all the different national races and the marketing power they get by winning them.
--Matt Higgins
--Matt Higgins
03-21-2005, 01:39 PM
#663
Tech Adept
This was my first nats to attend and can say it was a bad experience. I will never go to Hobby Chamber again and would not recommend it to anyone. I really enjoyed the racing and seeing the races but the program was lousy. There was no schedule that was followed. It was all by the seat of the pants.
Its nice to be home where the heat is on. It was freezing all week. There were huge delays in the schedule making it impossible to time batteries. The track sucked. The layout was ok but the construction of the track just led to loads and loads of breakage. I have never seen so many races end with half of the cars out because of ripped off arms or broken wheels. The announcing was bad, the start was different every time, sometimes go on the tone other times go when announced, the end of the race was never announced so most guys made extra laps just so they were sure the last lap was run.
I could go on and on but all in all it was bad. It was not wise to give a new track like this a national event. Tech was not enforced at all. Many cars went straight from the pits to the tracks without ever passing through tech. Radio impound was not enforced. The outburst by George was completely uncalled for. He said F*** so many times it made me cringe seeing all the kids around. There is no need for the triple a - main format. One a would be more than enough.
I hope changes are made to roar and the future races are more professional and better planned. That is my opinion of the event so take it for what its worth. But I have a feeling I am not alone. Oh by the way..........SHOW THE LOVE!!!!!!!!!!
Its nice to be home where the heat is on. It was freezing all week. There were huge delays in the schedule making it impossible to time batteries. The track sucked. The layout was ok but the construction of the track just led to loads and loads of breakage. I have never seen so many races end with half of the cars out because of ripped off arms or broken wheels. The announcing was bad, the start was different every time, sometimes go on the tone other times go when announced, the end of the race was never announced so most guys made extra laps just so they were sure the last lap was run.
I could go on and on but all in all it was bad. It was not wise to give a new track like this a national event. Tech was not enforced at all. Many cars went straight from the pits to the tracks without ever passing through tech. Radio impound was not enforced. The outburst by George was completely uncalled for. He said F*** so many times it made me cringe seeing all the kids around. There is no need for the triple a - main format. One a would be more than enough.
I hope changes are made to roar and the future races are more professional and better planned. That is my opinion of the event so take it for what its worth. But I have a feeling I am not alone. Oh by the way..........SHOW THE LOVE!!!!!!!!!!
03-21-2005, 01:42 PM
#664
I don't know about that. Look at the (non-existant) factory support that happened at the recent NORRCA carpet nationals held in Toledo.
-Rich
-Rich
Originally posted by NHRCRACER
The factory turn out would be the same. We all know that the companies use their racing success as a marketing tool--just like full-size car companies. And, while the Worlds is super important and probably the best single race to win, I doubt they'd give up all the different national races and the marketing power they get by winning them.
--Matt Higgins
The factory turn out would be the same. We all know that the companies use their racing success as a marketing tool--just like full-size car companies. And, while the Worlds is super important and probably the best single race to win, I doubt they'd give up all the different national races and the marketing power they get by winning them.
--Matt Higgins
03-21-2005, 01:44 PM
#665
Well......I dunno about that. You need to look at the benefit of advertising. I personally know companies get more mileage out of big wins at worlds and the big NON-ROAR events like Snowbirds, Cleveland, etc....
There is a REASON that cleveland, snowbirds, and novak race are so big....
Trust me, I WANT to support ROAR....I am just having a tough time with all thats went on lately....
Later EddieO
There is a REASON that cleveland, snowbirds, and novak race are so big....
Trust me, I WANT to support ROAR....I am just having a tough time with all thats went on lately....
Later EddieO
03-21-2005, 01:44 PM
#666
The only other national that I have heard of that had as bad of problems was an off road national in the early 90's at Norm's (?) in Texas. Supposed to be 110 * in the building, computer gave up the ghost, they regroomed the track in the middle of a round of racing. Mass chaos. Roar still pulled thru, even with NORRCA being way stronger than it is now.
That being said, I think that things change in 15 years. Drivers are professional, or a lot closer to it. Maybe the organization needs to become more professional too.
That being said, I think that things change in 15 years. Drivers are professional, or a lot closer to it. Maybe the organization needs to become more professional too.
03-21-2005, 02:11 PM
#667
So what IFMAR race does this carpet nats winners qualify for?
03-21-2005, 02:17 PM
#668
Tech Fanatic
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Originally posted by JKA
So what IFMAR race does this carpet nats winners qualify for?
So what IFMAR race does this carpet nats winners qualify for?
03-21-2005, 02:24 PM
#669
So basically all of the Factory teams came to this race even though its NOT a qualifier for IFMAR. That kinda answers the earlier question, no?
03-21-2005, 02:31 PM
#670
They qualify for a bowling trophy and bonuses from their sponsors....
Later EddieO
Later EddieO
03-21-2005, 02:44 PM
#671
WHY IS IT SO HARD TO GET RESULTS? THIS IS GETTING RIDICULOUS.
03-21-2005, 02:50 PM
#673
Here's what I remember...
Touring Stock
1.Peter Robinson
2.Jeff Dayger
3.Alex Lopez
4.Brad Johnson
5.Mark Smyka
6.Jason Schreffler
7.Jeff Cuffs
8.Furman Walker
9.Jon Williams
10.Ray Darroch
12th stock
1.Ray Darroch
2.Jeff Dayger
3.Peter Robinson
12th Mod.
1.Jon Orr
2.Mike Dumas
3.Mike Blackstock
Touring Mod
1.Chirs Tosolini
2.Mike Blackstock
3.Mike Dumas???
Masters 12th
1.Chuck Lonergan
2.Eli Ezrow
Thats all I can remember off the top of my head...
Touring Stock
1.Peter Robinson
2.Jeff Dayger
3.Alex Lopez
4.Brad Johnson
5.Mark Smyka
6.Jason Schreffler
7.Jeff Cuffs
8.Furman Walker
9.Jon Williams
10.Ray Darroch
12th stock
1.Ray Darroch
2.Jeff Dayger
3.Peter Robinson
12th Mod.
1.Jon Orr
2.Mike Dumas
3.Mike Blackstock
Touring Mod
1.Chirs Tosolini
2.Mike Blackstock
3.Mike Dumas???
Masters 12th
1.Chuck Lonergan
2.Eli Ezrow
Thats all I can remember off the top of my head...
03-21-2005, 02:51 PM
#675
