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[racin fool]

Great weekend! Still disappointed that they can't interview all the feature winners. Sure you can go over to victory lane or what ever they call it, but then you miss out on some of the next feature. Man, if I were still driving, it would Suck not getting a chance to thank my sponsors, crew, etc. for all the help it takes to get there! Heck, I remember when after the races most of the guys hung around with their cars unloaded, havin a beer and talking to the fans. That's what hooked me as a kid, after the races seeing the cars up close and "even" getting to sit in the cars! I know lots has changed in today's races but if I can ever get my economod running, if you come to the pits, I'll be there, win or lose, just havin fun.... P.S. Sorry about all the "good old times" stuff,it was a great time this weekend, thanks Mercer..

Edited by racin fool, 25 August 2014 - 05:19 AM.

[Spook]

I agree, I kinda enjoy the victory lane interviews but in this past weekends' case I can definitely understand not having them. Saturday there was obviously rain in the area and sunday I had heard that some of the people that live in the area were complaining about the noise because their kids start school the next day. don't know if that is the real reasoning but it sounds good.....

[TEAM29]

Well I guess those people should have taken that into consideration before they moved there, just like if you are looking at the most beautiful house but it sits across from the railroad tracks, you better take that into consideration....I hear people at work always complaining about the noise the track makes also, I got one word for you = MOVE

[racin fool]

I know last year when I visited mercer they interviewed all the winners. Every time I've been there this year they didn't. Still, it was a great weekend!

[spike]

Some of this conversation brings a smile    to this old face.  Years ago a college classmate of our daughter told us she and her husband had recently purchased a renovated home near the race track at Mercer.  The speedway was closed at the the time and they had been assured  by the seller it wouldn't be reopening.  I told her not to be too sure because of the rumors at the time.  Next time I heard about them, they had already moved.   And as I go by that house on my way to Mercer on a Saturday night , I still smile. 

Edited by spike, 26 August 2014 - 03:10 PM.