Bowman 2/6/2010

Ronald · 02-05-2010, 09:53 PM

Bowman will be closed Saturday 2/6/2010

1iron · 02-05-2010, 10:27 PM

Damn.

05Saleen · 02-05-2010, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 1iron

Damn.

Are you really surprised!

Ballaholic29414 · 02-05-2010, 10:37 PM

Lol damn. I guess next year they will close for the winter like Dorchester and Orangeburg does. I havent driven my car since Nov. Doesnt bother me now cuz It saves me $100 everytime bowman isnt open.

05Saleen · 02-05-2010, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ballaholic29414

Lol damn. I guess next year they will close for the winter like Dorchester and Orangeburg does. I havent driven my car since Nov. Doesnt bother me now cuz It saves me $100 everytime bowman isnt open.

That is what they should have done in the beginning. Getting everyone's hope up, that they would have some where to race and it didn't happen!
jmo.

Ron. Please don't delete this. It is the truth. Sorry.

WWhittle · 02-05-2010, 11:16 PM

He can't help what the weather does, cut him some slack.

05Saleen · 02-05-2010, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Wes Whittle

He can't help what the weather does, cut him some slack.

WWhittle · 02-05-2010, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 05Saleen

If you got something to say, say it.

05Saleen · 02-05-2010, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 05Saleen

That is what they should have done in the beginning. Getting everyone's hope up, that they would have some where to race and it didn't happen!
jmo.

Ron. Please don't delete this. It is the truth. Sorry.

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Originally Posted by Wes Whittle

If you got something to say, say it.

I already did.....You just defending it.

WWhittle · 02-05-2010, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 05Saleen

I already did.....You just defending it.

I am not being a smartass.....

What am I defending?

05Saleen · 02-05-2010, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Wes Whittle

I am not being a smartass.....

What am I defending?

They said they would be open all year and they have not!!! Tracks upstate are running even in the cold weather. Rain. I can understand. Cold?

WWhittle · 02-06-2010, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 05Saleen

They said they would be open all year and they have not!!! Tracks upstate are running even in the cold weather. Rain. I can understand. Cold?

37 degrees tomorrow with a wind chill, windy as hell, no paved parking so that means you get to park in the soggy grass or mud, and with the huge amount of rain to hit Bowman today the track will probably still be damp and you can't glue over a damp track, or a track that still might have a little water left to seep through.

I wouldn't open either, that's all I was getting at.

Since you were planning on racing tomorrow, you can head up to Jackson- gates open at 1pm.

05Saleen · 02-06-2010, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Wes Whittle

37 degrees tomorrow with a wind chill, windy as hell, no paved parking so that means you get to park in the soggy grass or mud, and with the huge amount of rain to hit Bowman today the track will probably still be damp and you can't glue over a damp track, or a track that still might have a little water left to seep through.

I wouldn't open either, that's all I was getting at.

Since you were planning on racing tomorrow, you can head up to Jackson- gates open at 1pm.

Why should we have to drive to Jackson to race? They had the same amount of rain and temps will be colder. That is what I am getting at.
Bowman said they would stay open all year. That is my point. Why drive 2 1/4 hours upstate when weather is colder?

Illusions · 02-06-2010, 09:13 AM

If you want to have a track open all year rain or shine I beleive Midway is for sale. You can still purchase it. Other than that let the guy who has to prep the track and take care of it make the decisions.

BAD BOB · 02-06-2010, 09:33 AM

the whole point is that if its raining or a good chance of rain why would they take the time and money to prep the track and then it rain and they loose money. Its a business they look at it as if they will make money not loose it. and with the cold if they cant get the track too hook too good they everyone will bitch so whats the point. before they were open 3 yrs ago every winter there was NO track open around here. we should be lucky that there is a track that will take the time and open if the weather is good to run

98Camarod · 02-06-2010, 09:47 AM

^^Not only that, but with what Wes said it looks like it would be much easier to get some accidents going on with those conditions. Seems like it's a safety issue at the same time.

Harry · 02-06-2010, 09:51 AM

Everybody around here knows how our winters are. Rainy at times and Cold at times. The best thing to do would just close until the chances of actually opening up are good. But, hey, His track, He can do what he wants. Not good for business to yo yo around with your schedule.

Mike · 02-06-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Illusions

If you want to have a track open all year rain or shine I beleive Midway is for sale. You can still purchase it. Other than that let the guy who has to prep the track and take care of it make the decisions.

+1
Can't believe I'm agreeing with illusions, even worse admitting to it.

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Originally Posted by BAD BOB

the whole point is that if its raining or a good chance of rain why would they take the time and money to prep the track and then it rain and they loose money. Its a business they look at it as if they will make money not loose it. and with the cold if they cant get the track too hook too good they everyone will bitch so whats the point. before they were open 3 yrs ago every winter there was NO track open around here. we should be lucky that there is a track that will take the time and open if the weather is good to run

+1

I'm glad they are trying to open, it won't hurt the business from me one bit.

Whaler · 02-06-2010, 12:15 PM

Good call Ronald. I can't believe not opening today would even be questioned.
With a saturated track and pits, someone would hit the wall, they would be questioning the track prep. It just rained here at my house 30 minutes ago.

Pesce Nero · 02-06-2010, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 05Saleen

They said they would be open all year and they have not!!! Tracks upstate are running even in the cold weather. Rain. I can understand. Cold?

what do you have that needs to get to the track so bad? you can race your slow shit in front of the police station

02-05-2010, 09:53 PM	#1
Ronald Moderator Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 388	Bowman 2/6/2010 Bowman will be closed Saturday 2/6/2010 __________________

02-06-2010, 09:13 AM	#14
Illusions Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: In the Pits Posts: 2,247	If you want to have a track open all year rain or shine I beleive Midway is for sale. You can still purchase it. Other than that let the guy who has to prep the track and take care of it make the decisions. __________________ Illusions Grafix A Pair of "Jackstand" 01 Xtreme Blazers

02-06-2010, 09:33 AM	#15
BAD BOB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SUMMERVILLE Posts: 3,681	the whole point is that if its raining or a good chance of rain why would they take the time and money to prep the track and then it rain and they loose money. Its a business they look at it as if they will make money not loose it. and with the cold if they cant get the track too hook too good they everyone will bitch so whats the point. before they were open 3 yrs ago every winter there was NO track open around here. we should be lucky that there is a track that will take the time and open if the weather is good to run __________________ IM BAD BOB

02-05-2010, 10:27 PM	#2
1iron Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,014	Damn.

02-05-2010, 10:37 PM	#4
Ballaholic29414 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 395	Lol damn. I guess next year they will close for the winter like Dorchester and Orangeburg does. I havent driven my car since Nov. Doesnt bother me now cuz It saves me $100 everytime bowman isnt open.

02-05-2010, 11:16 PM	#6
WWhittle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 3,899	He can't help what the weather does, cut him some slack.

02-06-2010, 09:47 AM	#16
98Camarod Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 1,525	^^Not only that, but with what Wes said it looks like it would be much easier to get some accidents going on with those conditions. Seems like it's a safety issue at the same time.

02-06-2010, 09:51 AM	#17
Harry Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 3,321	Everybody around here knows how our winters are. Rainy at times and Cold at times. The best thing to do would just close until the chances of actually opening up are good. But, hey, His track, He can do what he wants. Not good for business to yo yo around with your schedule.

02-06-2010, 12:15 PM	#19
Whaler Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Ashley Posts: 2,498	Good call Ronald. I can't believe not opening today would even be questioned. With a saturated track and pits, someone would hit the wall, they would be questioning the track prep. It just rained here at my house 30 minutes ago.