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September 30, 2015 at
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As we are all well aware, the forecast looks like crap for the next 4-5 days. I was thinking that by now the WoO officials along with the Williams Grove staff must have some sort of back-up plan. What would be the odds of someone sharing this plan? Lots of money in travel and expenses coming up for some of us that may be salvagable if we get a heads up. Anyone?
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September 30, 2015 at
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There is a Sunday rain date built in this year. Doubt we'll here anything til thurs. at earliest. Be aware campers over 24ft. are being charged for 2 sites $80.
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September 30, 2015 at
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Will be watching this. I was just gonna post a similar question......
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September 30, 2015 at
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As for the the campers being charged for 2 spots... This is but another one of WG less than fan friendly decisions. I enjoy my 470 mi trip to the grove (couple times a year) but they are getting fewer and farther between.
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September 30, 2015 at
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What would you all like to see happen? What would you do as the promoter??
Do you want them to scrap the weekend already on Wednesday? or wait it out and hope for a race..They have a Sunday raindate...
It a terrible deal for all parties...WOO/WG stand to lose a ton of $$ on the first year they went to a 3 day show..The fans stand to lose travel time and $$....The teams...Geesh...They stand to lose the most....Come in for a 3 day show and only get 1 night in...If that...
I don't believe the deal with paying for 2 parking spots...I think people are trying to stir up problems as usual...I read where plenty of people parked their 31ft campers without issues...
If your so worried about it then make up your own back up plan and go where there is a 0% chance of rain...That is my suggestion!
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September 30, 2015 at
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Total no-win situation.
I assume the options are:
1) run a 1 day Sunday show if the weather clears up by then (although, we're going to get a ton of rain it seems, so will the grounds be good enough to bring thousands of people to the track?)
2) scrap the whole weekend and run a 2 day show next week (Thurs/Fri)
3) scrap the whole weekend and run a 1 day show next week (Fri)
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September 30, 2015 at
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Not tryin to stir up problems set the camper up yesterday and thats what was told to me when paying camping fee. Hope like hell they get it in or the local beer distributor will be the only one happy.
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September 30, 2015 at
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Tough deal, but this weather isn't going to get any better.
Scrap the whole weekend and run a two day show on Oct 17-18.
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September 30, 2015 at
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Posted By: kart91 on September 30 2015 at 10:42:13 AM
Tough deal, but this weather isn't going to get any better.
Scrap the whole weekend and run a two day show on Oct 17-18.
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I don't believe it's that simple....
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September 30, 2015 at
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Probably not this simple but cancel this weekend if sunday doesnt look any better and run Either Thursday and Friday and then Port Royal on the 22nd, 23rd and 24th. Maybe make all 3 of these races points based and the top finisher in points get $50,000?
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September 30, 2015 at
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Posted By: 19 Posse on September 30 2015 at 10:06:35 AM
What would you all like to see happen? What would you do as the promoter??
Do you want them to scrap the weekend already on Wednesday? or wait it out and hope for a race..They have a Sunday raindate...
It a terrible deal for all parties...WOO/WG stand to lose a ton of $$ on the first year they went to a 3 day show..The fans stand to lose travel time and $$....The teams...Geesh...They stand to lose the most....Come in for a 3 day show and only get 1 night in...If that...
I don't believe the deal with paying for 2 parking spots...I think people are trying to stir up problems as usual...I read where plenty of people parked their 31ft campers without issues...
If your so worried about it then make up your own back up plan and go where there is a 0% chance of rain...That is my suggestion!
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The reports I'm seeing make it look more like a Monday/Tuesday deal at this point. You might have a window on Sunday but good luck with all the water that we are supposed to get. If I had a camper up there I would be getting the hell out now. 5-8 inches of water is going to make a mess.
Fyi I'm in a similar boat. Purchased reserved tickets and I'm going to most likely end up eating them If this plays out the way I fear being I cant do a Monday or tuesday show.
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September 30, 2015 at
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There's no way they will run the National Open on a Monday or Tuesday. The Outlaws are staying east for the next week.
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September 30, 2015 at
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Posted By: dsc1600 on September 30 2015 at 10:33:30 AM
Total no-win situation.
I assume the options are:
1) run a 1 day Sunday show if the weather clears up by then (although, we're going to get a ton of rain it seems, so will the grounds be good enough to bring thousands of people to the track?)
2) scrap the whole weekend and run a 2 day show next week (Thurs/Fri)
3) scrap the whole weekend and run a 1 day show next week (Fri)
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Several years ago, they postponed the Open until the following Friday, then the outlaws traveled north to race Rolling Wheels on the scheduled Saturday of Super Dirt Week. This is an option again this year.
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September 30, 2015 at
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Posted By: drw40 on September 30 2015 at 01:13:39 PM
Several years ago, they postponed the Open until the following Friday, then the outlaws traveled north to race Rolling Wheels on the scheduled Saturday of Super Dirt Week. This is an option again this year.
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Was this the year Cody won the Non-Sanctioned National Open? I remember a scensrio like this unfolding once before...
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September 30, 2015 at
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Posted By: 19 Posse on September 30 2015 at 02:48:21 PM
Was this the year Cody won the Non-Sanctioned National Open? I remember a scensrio like this unfolding once before...
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Yes that was one year when the race was postponed and run the next week without the Outlaw sanction and the Outlaw purse.
The year I am talking about, the race was won by Jason Meyers, one of 5 Outlaw wins in a row. He won the next night at Rolling Wheels also.
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September 30, 2015 at
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Mother Nature is so unfair. California could really use that rain
Good luck everyone
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September 30, 2015 at
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The Outlaws have a free weekend 10/29-10/31 this would be seem to be a nice fit. I spoke with the track Tuseday and they said this hasn't been discusssed yet.
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October 01, 2015 at
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I can't remember how many times the weather forecast looked bad for an Eldora race and they got it in. Since when can weathermen correctly forecast the weather? I don't care what the forecast looks like, I am heading to Eldora to see how it plays out. That being said, I live just an hour away, which I know doesn't fit everyone's scenario for the Nationals. I'm hoping for the best this weekend, there have been enough rainouts this year as it is.
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October 01, 2015 at
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Well, night 1 down and it is a rain out. Night 2 looks to go the same route. Are they seriously going to turn this massive 3 day event into a 1 night Outlaw show for the big money on Saturday night? Please tell me they have another plan in motion?
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October 01, 2015 at
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I remember the year Knoxville ran all 4 nights of the Nationals on Sunday during the day. Ran wens show, got everyone out of the stands, worked the track, let everyone with Thurs tickets in, ran Thurs show, etc. Long day for sure.
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