very well put christine.
like i said, i had a lot of fun this weekend.

Jeff, you race most of your season where you do, and you want to talk about drama?!?!?

I'm sure glad my hobby is hockey, where when someone is being a whining beotch, you can throw a shoulder into him and make him shut his crying ass up. When I go to tournaments, our games don't always start on time for various reasons, but we don't complain. Were just happy to be there with our teammates, doing what we love, and happy to be alive. Greg is a very good friend of mine, and I know he does waaaaay more than most would to make the track the best it can be. If you want to give him some ideas for improving the track, talk to him or email him. He is willing to listen. Just my 2 cents.

Just a semi outsider observation...

Some people here may have not raced at many other tracks...personally I've raced quite a few(still looking for racers I can beat ).....My opinion is that PRP is generally a well run and racer friendly track.

1 TT issue: fine with me...by now most people at that track should be able to dial off the trailer IMHO...there are some good racers at PRP

1/8th mile: who cares?...easier on parts...and the shutdown there can become scary fast.. Obviously there are no issues if PRP can win a Bracket Finals running 1/8th...right.

Buy Backs: Yep...hate them...till I win off one.. Yes they do take time...and yes it stinks to have to beat the same guy twice...but...bottom line is it puts money in the tracks pocket. With low car counts thats important. As well as the fact that everyone there spends money for entry...fuel and tow...would be nice to now that if you tank a round atleast you don't have to spend all that cash again.

Start time: I'm not a fan of sitting around..but by the same token if I go I'm there for the long haul. Unfortunately there seem to be some behind the scenes issues that if all were aware of might take so of the sting out of the long wait.

Guys...be happy you have a track...and I suggest we all try to support it. I do when I can.

Good luck with your racing folks...and anyone going to Piedmont for the 50k?.....lol

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Originally posted by Josh Wirt:
I'm sure glad my hobby is hockey, where when someone is being a whining beotch, you can throw a shoulder into him and make him shut his crying ass up. When I go to tournaments, our games don't always start on time for various reasons, but we don't complain. Were just happy to be there with our teammates, doing what we love, and happy to be alive. Greg is a very good friend of mine, and I know he does waaaaay more than most would to make the track the best it can be. If you want to give him some ideas for improving the track, talk to him or email him. He is willing to listen. Just my 2 cents.

I play a lot of hockey too but I have yet to go to any tournament in the last two decades, be there for 15 hours and only play for three minutes. And then have the organizational body say that due to whatever reason we are going to cut your playing time in 1/2 for the next day.

Well I just wanted to say congratulations to all the winners and RUs of the weekend. I thought the event went very well. I had a blast hanging out with my friends and watching them go rounds. It was great to see a bunch of different cars at the race track. It shows that we are growing.

Next years event will be even better.

Thanks to the staff for the hard work. It wasnt perfect but what truly ever is.

As AJ said, congratulations to ALL winners and R/U's.

Especially my good buddy and resident E-85 guru, AJ Casini on his No-Box win on Saturday. Awesome job grabbing that big check!!!

I had a great time, and love this race. I will continue to support it as will the rest of the people that don't bother to get on here and read what is complained about by the folks that come to the race track 2-3 times a season and find things EVERY time that THEY (and their respective "groups") aren't happy with. Did we have long days at the track this weekend? Sure...is a long day at the track better than a day at work...ALWAYS!!!

BTW, I (instead of getting on the internet and ranting about subjects in which one doesn't know the facts) actually went and spoke to Greg about why things were going the way they were, at that time I was informed of the call offs/no shows and other issues. I commend the entire PRP staff (that showed up) they did a great job in their respective areas even though some had never done certain jobs.

Thanks Mark. Wish I could have made it to the final with you on Sunday before my tranny took crap. You did good as well congrats on the RU Sunday.

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or a doush (hat tip to Tony).

That's funny.

Oct 10, 2010 Box - Sunday October 10 SPLIT FINAL ROUND MONEY WITHOUT RACING W
Oct 10, 2010 Box - Sunday October 10 Brian Lamption - Vic Ellinger L

Oct 10, 2010 Junior dragsters - Sunday October 10 Mia Tedesco - Murrysville, PA 3112 W .0817 7.90 7.9172 81.73
Oct 10, 2010 Junior dragsters - Sunday October 10 Pete Watson 0630 L .0953 7.90 7.9062 78.59

Oct 10, 2010 Motorcycle - Sunday October 10 George Zambory - 2004 Kawasaki ZX 10R 08 W .3879 7.50 7.5323 112.42
Oct 10, 2010 Motorcycle - Sunday October 10 Jesse Bone - 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa turbo PR10 L -.0088 5,99 6.0530 123.49

Oct 10, 2010 No Box - Sunday October 10 Ron Pettigrew - 1989 Mustang PR106 W .0601 6.87 6.8638 98.12
Oct 10, 2010 No Box - Sunday October 10 Mark Romeo - 1970 Nova 1X8A L .0324 7.18 7.1646 95.34

Oct 10, 2010 Pittsburgh Pro Mods Todd Robertson - 07 Cobalt 526 Hemi - Harsn Twnsp MI 3199 W .1261 4.1334 180.22
Oct 10, 2010 Pittsburgh Pro Mods Andy Jensen - 1968 Camaro 427 SBC 1 turbo Nshnk PA 1040 L .0555 4.6981 125.42

Oct 09, 2010 Box - Saturday October 9 Brian Lampton - 2006 Diamond dragster 313T W .0142 4.85 4.9440 127.30
Oct 09, 2010 Box - Saturday October 9 Steve Hughes - dragster 139 L -.0012 4.93 4.9654 131.96

Oct 09, 2010 Junior dragsters all run - Sat October 9 Mia Tedesco, Murrysville, PA 3112 W .0558 7.93 8.0205 73.71
Oct 09, 2010 Junior dragsters all run - Sat October 9 Courtney Grisez, Vermilion, OH 3324X L .1157 10.86 10.8946 62.74

Oct 09, 2010 Motorcycle - Saturday October 9 Jesse Bone - 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa turbo PR10 W .0814 6.03 6.1208 108.55
Oct 09, 2010 Motorcycle - Saturday October 9 Bob Patterson - 2008 Suzuki B-King 99 L .3039 6.09 6.0435 116.31

Oct 09, 2010 No Box Saturday October 9 AJ Casini 1969 Road Runner KX20 W .0390 7.40 7.4426 90.34
Oct 09, 2010 No Box Saturday October 9 Joe Jones - 1975 Vega hatchback 1X75 L .0829 6.72 6.7281 102.76

Oct 09, 2010 Teen Championship Racing - Sat Oct 9 Kaylee Busch - 2004 Mustang PR014 W .0019 10.83 10.7883 65.17
Oct 09, 2010 Teen Championship Racing - Sat Oct 9 Michael Barnyk - Chevy pick up truck PR210 L -.0603 11.03 14.3138 38.55

Oct 08, 2010 Box Friday October 8 Vic Ellinger 2010 Diamond dragster 113 W .0135 7.80 7.8110 171.89
Oct 08, 2010 Box Friday October 8 Jef McDade 2005 Undercover dragster 318 L .0284 7.59 7.5969 177.73

Oct 08, 2010 Junior dragsters - all run Friday October 10 Courtney Grisez - Vermilion, OH 3324X W .1037 10.92 10.9424 62.15
Oct 08, 2010 Junior dragsters - all run Friday October 10 Mia Tedesco - Murrysville, PA 3112 L .0920 7.90 7.8929 80.73

Oct 08, 2010 No Box Friday Oct 10 Scotty Campbell 1968 Camaro YX44 W -.0029 6.13 8.1314 56.38
Oct 08, 2010 No Box Friday Oct 10 Steve Obertanec 1972 AMC Gremlin 3X26 L -.0031 6.59 6.6003 103.23

I had a great time this weekend! Congrats to all winners and runner ups...need to stop staying up so late...I was junk on Sunday!!!
Congrats to Jake Meinert....4 thous pack on me at 18 cars........OUCH!!!!!!
Casini I dont know how you had time to watch as you were wearing ur car out...no wonder it broke!! Darn thing is getting tired of going 20 rounds a day

I dont know why everybodys complaining.....I go to a weekend race and I'm there!!! I've raced at 6 a.m. so loosing at 3:30 to me was'nt so bad!! JMO
Take some old **** pills...Put on some big girl panties and go race at Sunset..they are always done in a couple hours

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Originally posted by Mark Romeo:
Did we have long days at the track this weekend? Sure...is a long day at the track better than a day at work...ALWAYS!!!

Actually I spent Saturday with the g/f down in DC going to a Symphony. Which was better! And that is just sad.

Glad you had a good time at the symphony...

I spent Sunday with my wife at the race track, and we had a great day!!

Lou, you must have been hiding this weekend, missed ya somehow, saw the car didn't get to say hey though.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Michael Donnelly:
Speaking of sticking to the schedule I would like it if the track advertises that the race as 1/4 mile than it should stick to 1/4 mile. Me personally, if I see an event that is advertised as 1/8 mile I'll skip it and go someplace else. Which is why I don't do the Norwalk Halloween Classic anymore. Which stinks too, because I always liked that event. But I digress...


In light of the above statement, I think all future races should be advertised as 1/8 mile...

As much as I dislike 1/8 mile, it was good that the decision was made. Nobody died, wrecked, etc.

I love 1/8th mile. Don't have to pack chutes and easier on the car. I wish the track would always run 1/8.

I would actually be ok with 1000' as well, if I was running 230 mph...

Thanks! That's all I ask.

The odd thing is that I've been going to PRP/Keystone for almost three decades now, with races back in the day lasting to very late hours of the night. Especially some of those old Friday nights and Dad was doing good. And a slippery top-end never used to be an issue until the last couple of years.

BTW, you guys do know there are other tracks in PA and OHIO that run 1/8 mile all the time if that's what you like?

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Originally posted by Michael Donnelly:
Thanks! That's all I ask.

The odd thing is that I've been going to PRP/Keystone for almost three decades now, with races back in the day lasting to very late hours of the night. Especially some of those old Friday nights and Dad was doing good. And a slippery top-end never used to be an issue until the last couple of years.

BTW, you guys do know there are other tracks in PA and OHIO that run 1/8 mile all the time if that's what you like?

Sounds like your new home track?

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Originally posted by Rich Paton III:
Sounds like your new home track?

??? No thanks, I don't like 1/8 mile. But that's just me. You go ahead!

She did quit on my Lou. Guess I need to give her some love sometimes. I did clean her all up on Sunday after the rain though. I guess she wanted me to go under the hood and do some work too. LOL

It was a great weekend though. A win and a semi cant complain about that at all.

We will get everything fixed up and ready to go for next season.

She needs a new engine and trans now. Glad I have a few months to get her going again.