Did any new drivers/cars show up on Friday? With the doubleheader tomorrow, will any new drivers now decide to come run?
Lernerville Car count
Started by ironboss, Jun 28 2013 06:38 PM
17 replies to this topic
#1
Posted 28 June 2013 - 06:38 PM
#2
Posted 28 June 2013 - 07:30 PM
Is Bloomquist there?
#3
Posted 28 June 2013 - 08:41 PM
Bump Headman was there.
Yes I do believe bloomer pulled in pits today also
#4
Posted 29 June 2013 - 08:21 AM
Bloomer is there, had motorhome problems Thursday night.
#5
Posted 29 June 2013 - 10:08 AM
Kevin Wilson they said was there. A new driver there for the frist time
Edited by dirtcar32, 29 June 2013 - 10:11 AM.
#6
Posted 29 June 2013 - 10:13 AM
10:45 p.m. - Three drivers who didn't enter Thursday night's first preliminary program have joined the field today, including one very notable racer: two-time and defending Firecracker 100 champion Scott Bloomquist.
Bloomquist, who was at the track yesterday and ready to compete, said his departure from Tennessee to Pennsylvania was delayed while he made arrangements for repairs on his motorhome. The 90 percent chance of rain that was listed for Thursday also kept him from rushing to Lernerville.
Other newcomers today are Bump Hedman of Sugar Grove, Pa., and Kevin Wilson of Stoneville, N.C.
#7
Posted 30 June 2013 - 11:57 AM
how about the legend did he show up.10:45 p.m. - Three drivers who didn't enter Thursday night's first preliminary program have joined the field today, including one very notable racer: two-time and defending Firecracker 100 champion Scott Bloomquist.
Bloomquist, who was at the track yesterday and ready to compete, said his departure from Tennessee to Pennsylvania was delayed while he made arrangements for repairs on his motorhome. The 90 percent chance of rain that was listed for Thursday also kept him from rushing to Lernerville.
Other newcomers today are Bump Hedman of Sugar Grove, Pa., and Kevin Wilson of Stoneville, N.C.
#8
Posted 30 June 2013 - 12:26 PM
I would like to know how Bloomer got such a good Heat position for Sat show? I thought it was all based on your performance for the Thur/Fri races? Since he wasn't there Thur, how did he get to start in front of guys who were?
#9
Posted 30 June 2013 - 12:36 PM
I would like to know how Bloomer got such a good Heat position for Sat show? I thought it was all based on your performance for the Thur/Fri races? Since he wasn't there Thur, how did he get to start in front of guys who were?
It's done by your Best finish from either race.. he got 7th in the 2nd Preliminary Saturday afternoon.. its not combined finish from Thur/Fri.. your finish from the other race is just a tie breaker..
Edited by #1Cgeislerfan, 30 June 2013 - 12:37 PM.
#10
Posted 30 June 2013 - 02:41 PM
I would like to know how Bloomer got such a good Heat position for Sat show? I thought it was all based on your performance for the Thur/Fri races? Since he wasn't there Thur, how did he get to start in front of guys who were?
Yeah that seemed real bogus to me.. Not sure I like the way that is done. Guys that make both shows should definitely be starting ahead of those that only made one for the 100..
#11
Posted 30 June 2013 - 02:49 PM
It's been that way since they started running the format with two prelim features. It's worked out fine for several years, just because now it helped someone you don't like doesn't mean it's a problem.Yeah that seemed real bogus to me.. Not sure I like the way that is done. Guys that make both shows should definitely be starting ahead of those that only made one for the 100..
#12
Posted 30 June 2013 - 03:17 PM
It's been that way since they started running the format with two prelim features. It's worked out fine for several years, just because now it helped someone you don't like doesn't mean it's a problem.
Yea that format allows everyone to have a bad night on one of the prelims and still get a good starting spot in the heat.. It's a pretty good format
#13
Posted 30 June 2013 - 03:37 PM
It's been that way since they started running the format with two prelim features. It's worked out fine for several years, just because now it helped someone you don't like doesn't mean it's a problem.
I got nothing against Bloomquist, back off.
I havn't been to every Firecracker but I don't remember something as egregious as a guy starting on the front row of the 100 after missing a prelim show before. It just don't seem right.
#14
Posted 30 June 2013 - 05:05 PM
How isn't it right ??? Are you arguing there should be liberal participation points ??? They base it on your best night so one bad night doesn't ruin your weekend. Makes perfect sense to Anyone who isn't liberal and doesn't think not keeping score is a good thing ...I got nothing against Bloomquist, back off.
I havn't been to every Firecracker but I don't remember something as egregious as a guy starting on the front row of the 100 after missing a prelim show before. It just don't seem right.
#15
Posted 30 June 2013 - 07:01 PM
I'd just rather see cars that make both prelim races start ahead of those that don't. And those cars that do well cumulatively in those prelim races starting in the front of their heats on Saturday and the feature based on those heat finishes.
I have no idea what you're talking about bringing politics or liberalism into this forum as you are so oft to do for no reason, and as far as not keeping score......I'm trying to "keep score" for the entire weekend, not just one race. If jacking up Thursday night puts you in the hole for the rest of the weekend, tough titty. Don't screw up in the prelims. It ups the pressure and the urgency and should lead better racing.
If you screw up on Thursday night you can either go out and win on Friday and start mid pack on Saturday or pack up your junk and go home to your momma.
Just my opinion.
#16
Posted 30 June 2013 - 08:22 PM
Ok, so maybe I misunderstood the announcement. I thought they said it was based on Thur & Fri finishes, not the best of.
Do I like Bloomer...NO.
Is he a good driver...YES.
I'm not trying to start anything, was just trying to understand how it happened.
#17
Posted 30 June 2013 - 10:09 PM
I'd just rather see cars that make both prelim races start ahead of those that don't. And those cars that do well cumulatively in those prelim races starting in the front of their heats on Saturday and the feature based on those heat finishes.
I have no idea what you're talking about bringing politics or liberalism into this forum as you are so oft to do for no reason, and as far as not keeping score......I'm trying to "keep score" for the entire weekend, not just one race. If jacking up Thursday night puts you in the hole for the rest of the weekend, tough titty. Don't screw up in the prelims. It ups the pressure and the urgency and should lead better racing.
If you screw up on Thursday night you can either go out and win on Friday and start mid pack on Saturday or pack up your junk and go home to your momma.
Just my opinion.
Couldn't agree with you more. Your efforts for BOTH preliminary events should factor into the 100. Huck's argument is more of a liberal one conceptually, considering that you actually get two chances at scoring a good finish. These traveling stars are good enough, they don't need anymore of an advantage than they already have.
#18
Posted 01 July 2013 - 05:12 AM
Think a little further .... People there both nights have 2 chances to get 1 good finish !! It's a liberal concept because he thinks that all cars there both nights should start ahead of any cars only there 1 night reguardless of finish ...
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