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Msg ID: 2722090 So Bridgeport......? +28/-23     
Author:nymodfan
3/2/2022 9:23:36 AM

Is it true you will be throwing a competition caution at halfway during the modified feature? Hope it isn't so!!!



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Msg ID: 2722117 So Bridgeport......? +24/-18     
Author:BrettShowers
3/2/2022 11:15:30 AM

Reply to: 2722090

Straight from the rule book.

2022 Adjustments – updated 12/21/21

Planned caution at lap 15 – It’s nice that we do not have many cautions and do not tear much equipment up at Bridgeport, but extensive non stop laps is hard on engine temperatures. We will take a break at lap 15 and pace a few laps to settle everything down. • Restart will be single file • If there is a caution at lap 9 and under we will still stop at lap 15. • If a caution comes between lap 10 – 15. We will not stop at 15 and will be normal restart procedures.

 

I thought the reason to shorten the track was to ease up on motor strain.

Also, does this mean that during the 60 lapper, there will be a caution at laps 15,30 and 45?

Or during the 100 lappers there will be cautions at laps 15,30,45,60,75 and 90?



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Msg ID: 2722148 So Bridgeport......? +36/-9     
Author:david walter
3/2/2022 3:03:40 PM

Reply to: 2722117
With Doug running it you May just see more stupid stuff coming


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Msg ID: 2722161 So Bridgeport......? +17/-2     
Author:rrholz
3/2/2022 5:33:59 PM

Reply to: 2722148

Boy that is about as stupid as something NASCRAP does to ruin an event.  Dirt modified racing just can't help but shoot itself in its foot.  I know I don't have the money or the knowledge to run a track, but man some of the rules modified tracks come up with I just don't get it.  I try hard to spend money and go to the local tracks in the PA/NJ area when I can but man they make things crazy some times.



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Msg ID: 2722191 So Bridgeport......? +14/-1     
Author:CSN
3/3/2022 8:20:50 AM

Reply to: 2722148

When I read this in the AARN last night I did a double take. Never heard of this being done for regular features. This will open up alot of loopholes, will they be allowed to go to the pits, add fuel on the track or is this just for alignment and taking a breather purpose? Also the single file re start sucks!



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Msg ID: 2722224 So Bridgeport......? +40/-2     
Author:tommc
3/3/2022 12:05:17 PM

Reply to: 2722191

Another shot at the little team in racing. He starts in the front due to points, gets out to a nice size lead pretty much guaranteeing a shot of a good finish but now the big names have worked their way to the front and low and behold the track throws the yellow and allows the money teams to take over control of the race.  I go to the races to see guys do well that don't normally do well. Guess swill have to go to a different track to see that.



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Msg ID: 2722156 So Bridgeport......? +32/-3     
Author:trackpacker
3/2/2022 4:28:14 PM

Reply to: 2722117

I am not a fan of the halfway  break



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Msg ID: 2722208 So Bridgeport......? +11/-4     
Author:golfer1
3/3/2022 10:17:23 AM

Reply to: 2722117

Single file restart on lap 15? Really? 



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Msg ID: 2722235 So Bridgeport......? +12/-7     
Author:rocketman603
3/3/2022 2:25:52 PM

Reply to: 2722117

The premise here is that is that non stop features create a strain on motors

How many features  last year went green to finish with no caution

what is the number of teams who have  sufferred from motor issues for this reason?



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Msg ID: 2722270 Thought the track was shortened  +11/-6     
Author:Un real
3/4/2022 12:08:09 AM

Reply to: 2722235
To reduce strains and hard crashes? Guess screaming those small blocks at over 8 grand ain't no good? But hey, they are cheaper.


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Msg ID: 2722236 So Bridgeport......? +11/-5     
Author:rocketman603
3/3/2022 2:25:53 PM

Reply to: 2722117

The premise here is that is that non stop features create a strain on motors

How many features  last year went green to finish with no caution

what is the number of teams who have  sufferred from motor issues for this reason?



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Msg ID: 2722253 So Bridgeport......? +13/-8     
Author:david walter
3/3/2022 5:54:19 PM

Reply to: 2722090

not only is doug retarded so is bob miller ? look at his race called balls to the wall. what are this promoters thinking?



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Msg ID: 2722314 So Bridgeport......? +23/-2     
Author:pitside
3/4/2022 3:43:02 PM

Reply to: 2722090

I hope the drivers fight this rule I as a fan like the non stop races and if you have the first and second place cars side by side for say laps 8-15 then your going to throw out a caution then it will be single file this is some stupid S.... in my book hey doug get your head out of your azz with this stupid rule



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Msg ID: 2722337 So Bridgeport......? +16/-11     
Author:Smoke up your.....
3/4/2022 8:46:49 PM

Reply to: 2722314
Was it not already posted in the rules Sounds like there was nothing to talk about. Well, until it got socialized.


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Msg ID: 2722370 So Bridgeport......? +14/-1     
Author:Kingpin
3/5/2022 10:18:48 AM

Reply to: 2722337
Ease on the motors of a 30 lap race?? Sounds like someone trying to be smarter than what they are. Why not ask the drivers what they think about the idea before implementing? I am sure the deivers do not like this idea


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Msg ID: 2722392 So Bridgeport......? +12/-2     
Author:nymodfan
3/5/2022 3:21:21 PM

Reply to: 2722337

That's like sending a 20 page press release on a Friday afternoon and on page 19 it says we are going to invade Russia. Some things need to be announced separately.



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Msg ID: 2722401 So Bridgeport......? +16/-4     
Author:yeleyfan
3/5/2022 9:55:52 PM

Reply to: 2722392

Forgive me as I'm late to the party. Did I read correctly that we are throwing a halfway caution on purpose to limit strain on the engines? They don't want to go 30 laps non stop? Did I read that these guys are running small blocks and they can't handle a 30 lap run? I admit that I've ceased following modifieds closely as I've moved to non wing sprint cars. Why don't they run run big block engines anymore?? Growing up at Flemington the modifieds were big blocks and the small blocks were simply called sportsman. I guess Bridgeport needs a halfway break for sportsman?? Like I said I've strayed away from mods so maybe using little engines is now the norm. They ran small blocks back in the day at the big track without a break so I'm not sure why they would need one on the smaller track. If it's too much of a strain on the engines then maybe it's time to scrap the stupid trash dumpster bodies and have less downforce. Why don't they run big blocks anymore?



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Msg ID: 2722405 So Bridgeport......? +17/-1     
Author:Pinn
3/6/2022 7:12:14 AM

Reply to: 2722401

This is so DUMB!!!!!!!



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Msg ID: 2722444 So Bridgeport......? +27/-1     
Author:500 ci
3/6/2022 9:19:43 PM

Reply to: 2722401
A big block is not competitive on that style track. A spec, with the weight break is the way to go. If the race stays green, this halfway break will allow the top guns a chance to get to the front. Let them race, no bullshit cautions!


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Msg ID: 2722501 So Bridgeport......? +11/-3     
Author:yeleyfan
3/7/2022 4:58:40 PM

Reply to: 2722444

So then maybe I'm too old school. If ya wanna run a small block so be it, but there is no weight break. Whatever is the BB minimum is what everybody runs. It's so simple. Again this is modifieds not sportsman. If the little engines can't keep up well then it's probably time to put the big boy engines in and go race. It doesn't need to be this hard. 🤷‍♂️



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Msg ID: 2722502 So Bridgeport......? +11/-5     
Author:Bill S.
3/7/2022 5:52:27 PM

Reply to: 2722501

One thing I think you are missing. Just because they say "small block" doesn't necessarily mean 358's. They have engines larger than 358 cid but are still called small blocks. Not sure where the cut off is from small block to big block. Many tracks, Bridgeport included, are 'in between' tracks. Too small for a big block, too big for big block. Big blocks just spin there wheels. Small blocks put the power to the track.



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Msg ID: 2722508 So Bridgeport......?? +14/-2     
Author:david walter
3/7/2022 7:11:19 PM

Reply to: 2722502

bridgeport dont run open small blocks only speck 358 small blocks and big blocks if you choose 358 are like  egypt diamond and grandview. they are good reliable motors and dont need a 15 lap yellow .



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Msg ID: 2722526 So Bridgeport......?? +10/-1     
Author:430
3/7/2022 10:48:45 PM

Reply to: 2722508
You can run a big small block there but it does not behoove one to do so.


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Msg ID: 2722574 So Bridgeport......?? +9/-1     
Author:A.G.ROSS
3/8/2022 3:34:40 PM

Reply to: 2722526

no big or open small blocks

big blocks minimum 396 ci 



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Msg ID: 2722604 So Bridgeport......?? +9/-1     
Author:O k
3/8/2022 10:30:02 PM

Reply to: 2722574
But the last 2 years you could run a big sb but you had to weigh a lot more


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Msg ID: 2722573 So Bridgeport......? +10/-1     
Author:A.G.ROSS
3/8/2022 3:30:16 PM

Reply to: 2722502

Bridgeport is either 358 spec or big block 467ci max. 

no big or open small blocks allowed



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Msg ID: 2722520 So Bridgeport......? +16/-9     
Author:bodine99
3/7/2022 9:09:31 PM

Reply to: 2722090

I believe it is all about bunching up the field. Create more carnage. The fans love it. 



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Msg ID: 2722564 So Bridgeport......? +11/-1     
Author:rocketman603
3/8/2022 2:20:37 PM

Reply to: 2722520

I would love to hear from drivers who will be racing at Bridgeport and get feedback on how this will affect them



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Msg ID: 2722648 So Bridgeport......? +11/-3     
Author:jonnyz
3/9/2022 4:11:05 PM

Reply to: 2722090
I just sent an email to Rose about this idiotic idea. Judging from other emails I've sent him, I won't hear a peep out of him. Apparently the only way you hear back is if you tell him how great he and his track are. My other complaint is they never run URC with the modifieds. I used to look forward to them in the same show.


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Msg ID: 2722651 So Bridgeport......? +16/-1     
Author:jonnyz
3/9/2022 5:40:16 PM

Reply to: 2722648
Well I spoke too soon... He replied saying they have canned the "competition yellow" due to public outcry. As far as URC not running with the mods like they did for many years, he stated they are 2 headline divisions and that's not his business model. Lastly the flexible starting time will be announced early in the week depending on the forecast temps. He doesn't want a daytime slick track if they can run later in the day. I understand that but I'm sure it will be a problem for some people. I'm glad he got back to me.


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Msg ID: 2722747 So Bridgeport......? +11/-1     
Author:rocketman603
3/10/2022 2:31:31 PM

Reply to: 2722651

I think this is great news but will they send out a press release on this to confirm



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Msg ID: 2722902 So Bridgeport......? +12/-2     
Author:AHEARN
3/12/2022 5:22:30 AM

Reply to: 2722747

they have to take a break to recharge the batterys they had to  put recharge stations in the infield this off season next year it will be manatory all classes will be hybred  as per exective order from joe biden and kamal harris also juice   boxes will be given out during the break and everyone gets a trophy



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Msg ID: 2723263 So Bridgeport......? +11/-7     
Author:Ghost of AC
3/15/2022 5:30:14 AM

Reply to: 2722090

They should make the 602 the main class they have way better races then the mods anyway 



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