I've been told the best part about the March Meet is the people. Also, the place is basically empty of spectators on Sunday.
the best part of the march meet is everything,go one time and you will go every year,I've been told the best part about the March Meet is the people. Also, the place is basically empty of spectators on Sunday.
With the exception of guys like Mike English, most everyone has to go back to work on Monday. So as soon as you're knocked out it's time to pack up and head home. Some competitors may still live in California, but still have an 8 hour tow to go home. The other thing is that as much as Famoso and Bakersfield has a certain charm about it, 5 days there is just too much.
We haven't raced the March Meet in about five years, but may decide to go this year as it looking like it will be our last year racing our '57. We're all getting too old and last year was a disaster for us and took a financial and physical toll on us. Then again, who knows, we may get re energized and run two cars at the ANRA events.
Im thinking that is why her bike is so detuned,to get her to get comfy?Maybe his daughter will finally get a handle on that bike now? I don't understand how they let her out there with seasoned professionals when she's not just a rookie to NHRA, she's a rookie to riding period. It's dangerous and I'm worried that she's going to end up getting herself or someone else severely hurt or killed.
I mean, look at Troy Jr. He was having problems keeping his TF dragster straight and he chose to step down to a slower car and get more seat time in the sportsman ranks. Perfect example of how it should be done. Instead, she keeps on struggling to control the bike, going from the center line one run to the wall on the next. Seems like every run, she's leaning off the bike as far as possible in an attempt to get it to go where she wants. Is she just so new that she doesn't realize how dangerous she is? Is her father's ego so big he won't let her step down and learn to ride? I don't understand how the higher-ups haven't stepped in yet. Maybe if they did buy this track, she'll take some time and learn to actually ride that bike. She really needs to before the start of the season, IMHO.
So,1st of all The County Of Kern owns the land that Famoso Raceway is on. The NHRA leases The Track from Kern County when they lease it it's either 20 or 25 year lease, The NHRA then turns around and sub-leases the Track To John and Blake Bowser. They have done a great job running the track and have put a WHOLE lot of money upgrading the Facilities. The Fire that burned down the Starting Line Tower a few years ago set them back a bit . So If Mike Salinas would have to buy The Bowsers out of there lease and then it would have to be approved by The NHRA and the County Of Kern.