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Good racing last night

Last night at the races I brought a few new people to the track to watch for the first time and after building it up how good the track had changed. I was disappointed. As we stood to the left side of the tower after the Bandolero race there was a very how should I put this. A Loud very Aggressive lady getting into the face of a track official to the point I thought this lady was going to hit the man. The two people I brought to the race decided to take their 3 kids and leave. I have no idea who this lady was but have seen her there many times. Now I know from being at the races for over 60 yrs these things will happen after an adult race but for a race where the drivers are what I don't know for sure the age limit, but maybe 8 to12 it was uncalled for. The driver to which I believe was her family member came up from the pit area. I do not know a lot about it but it seems the lady has it out for this track official Jerry Sinsabaugh. When I got up this morning as yes I stayed for the whole race I called my new friends that I meant at church and explained to them this usually doesn't happen at least not in the fan area. But the words that were coming from the Ladies mouth were very brutal. And although the adults enjoyed the races they will most likely not bring their kids back and very possibly not return themselves as they are a family first family meaning kids go where they go. I want to commend Mr. Sinsabaugh in the way he handled himself he let the lady berate him yes there was a lot of yelling but THAT IS RACING right. I will continue to pay my money every week to get what I get out of the sport but most likely not invite anyone that doesn't know racing. I know there has been a big push to get this track to a point where new fans and cars will show up and yes these 2 adults and 3 kids won't be missed. Or will they               

Okay so I guess I'm wrong I have been going to the track for 40 yrs when it was open. I can remember when it ran Friday night in the 70's I worked 2 shift and made it a lot but either calling in sick or vacation time Even getting grinding dust in my eyes just get out of work to go to the races. I just know some drivers that will find it hard to get to the track on Fridays. And Chris you will be there anyway I'm guessing. I'm ready to retire so I may make a few races at the end of the yr and as I said I hope it works out for Ray and crew as I have loved going there. Hope it keeps running   

Why would some change a tire if they knew they would be DQed. Makes no sense to continue to race and take the chance of destroying your car knowing you were not going to get paid .no matter where you finished. Maybe did it to get a read on what the car will do at another race there is the only reason I would guess. 

So TJ had his crank pulled and passed so he was dq for tire

Great come back JR Kent in Granpa's old colors and number 26  to bad TJ got wrecked again this week not sure what caused that wreck. Was surprised not to see the 15 SS there, the 89 the 7 and 71 RJ put on a good show going up against the ROC cars for a while all in all a great night of racing well worth the 20.00 OH WAIT 17.00 for the old guys. Also nice seeing some old racing friends from the past 

I would think they did autopsy you would think anyway That Nascar would have wanted to know

Thanks Carol