[jimrws6]

Just got back from Ennis today. Drove up to catch the racing portion for the Pontiac Southern Nationals. Thought the turn out was very disappointing. I am guessing that a lot of folks did not want to get the clean car dirty and then try to reclean for tomorrow's show @ Sewell. Any one else go or have a different idea?

[JoePapa]

I felt the "hot lapping". My darn altenator belt was jumping off and I was going as fast as I could to get it back on before they called the class again.

IMO, if TexasMotorplex won't commit, try San Anotonio or Houston both locations have nice quarter mile tracks.

I'm thankful they had the event despite the challenges they had and I had a good time -- thanks PSN !

[Floyd Hand]

A new track is being built just 20 miles (dirt work started)SouthEast of Dallas on 175. Word is it will be a 1/4 mile. You bet DAPA will keep a eye on it, might be a good place for the next PSN.

[Floyd Hand]

Lee, The cam did come from KC way, but new in the box remake of our favorite Wolverine 234-244 that we both like. I just took out one of Jim's throw-a-ways that ran a 11.45 in my car.

Joe, I cannot find a hardened shaft, who has them. This is the second one that I have lost. Both times no damage.

[JoePapa]

IMO, the key is commitment (asside from track quality). If the Motorplex won't commit, you can't plan. If you can't plan you get poor turn out and frustrated folks... almost like what we had this year

As long as we continue to have the annual event, I'm happy. A low turn out PSN is better then no PSN and it's a heck of a lot better then even a good day at the office!!

[Ron]

When doing future planning please consider the partcipant that travels long distances. It is far easier to justify a long trip for a multiple day event such as Pontiac Heaven and last years PSN, both three day events.

[69Goat1]

I think if you move it further south you are just gonna get the Texans to come - With gas as high as it is that is what is killing it - too far to drive to now - I didn't come this yr. because they didn't have HPP there doing the Pavement Pounders Shootout and gas prices...

[Steve C.]

I suggest that moving the event out of the Dallas area will not work. It is a Dallas based club with the general membership from that area for one and there are (or were) many that travel to the event from elsewhere. The extra travel distance "south" will kill it for many and only benifts a few.

The vast majority of our cars are more suited to 1/4 mile racing than 1/8 mile.

[Floyd Hand]

What Steve said, the weather, late planning of the event, etc. For the first time I got to watch the race instead of racing. Friday morning as I was finishing up changing cam and intake,I tried to stab the distributor and after a few failed attemps, I crawled up on the engine and looked down into the dist hole only to see one ear left on the oil pump drive shaft.I shut the hood and closed the garage door, after all it was only Friday the 13th. Since 1995, this was the first race that I have missed because of car problems. I run at least 10 scheduled races per season plus the test& tunes in between.

Several cars were having problems, Nolan Parker's green 64 GTO slowed from 11.70's to 12.0's.during time trials. I enjoy seeing QUITE 11-12 second street cars running such as Steve's, Nolan Parker's and others.

[Larry Navarro]

Well....it was a disappointing turn-out.
I was the only "vendor" and "one-man" swap meet in the area.
As usual with these events, its great to put "net-persons" and faces together. Thanks to the PSN(and PY) "regulars" and others who came by to chat, even "Big Injun" Dave Anderson came by to talk Pontiac, despite our past differences in header vendors .
I was wanting to see the new Tomahawk intake but air travel and supplier problems hindered his attempt.

I sold a few WFO products but was hoping for a better turnout of folks, like last year.
Didn't sell my '78 either, but received many compliments on the paint/body work.
Hopefully, things get ironed out at an earlier time and we have a better event next year.

[JoePapa]

This was only my second PSN to race but I agree that attendance from all was horrible compared to last year. In 2004, there were a lot of vendors and a huge swap meet. The event started late and ended by about 1:30pm ish? I think Steve hit the nail on the head; there just wasn't enough advanced notice. A rumor I heard was that Sewell and TexasMotorPlex were very wishy washy on comitments. Hopefully the 2006 event will be nailed down sooner.

On a brighter note, I ran a new personal best before the heat and humidity kicked in (first run of the day). 12.81 @ 106 with a 1.64 60'


Joe Papa

[MoJo]

Floyd, I'll send you an Email

[mikeb]

You know, the year IS big enough to have the PSN in the spring and another pontiac related event in the fall in houston should the houston boys decide to put something together........

[MoJo]

I think I'll buy a hardened oil pump drive shaft.

[mikeb]

Did any of you guys feel like they were "hot lapping" us? I seemed to have "0" time in the pits to add gas and cool the engine before they were calling the next round. I guess maybe the track people wanted to go home early or something.

[Floyd Hand]

What do you guys think about rotating the PSN between Dallas, Houston and San Antonio? Maybe two-three years in Houston and San Antonio and back to Dallas. What do you think!

[ChrisTransAm78]

I'd go.

[Jim Robertson]

I have heard a few reasons for not attending and just a note as to why we were not there... The end of school year brings lots of activities that conflict with racing activities. Like Floyd said we have made most of the PSNs in the past and hated to miss this one but the date got us.
For DAPA: I know it is a lot of work putting on an event such as this. Please keep up the great work. A June date works but also consider a March or November date for future years.
My $0.02.

Jim

[jimrws6]

Just got back from Ennis today. Drove up to catch the racing portion for the Pontiac Southern Nationals. Thought the turn out was very disappointing. I am guessing that a lot of folks did not want to get the clean car dirty and then try to reclean for tomorrow's show @ Sewell. Any one else go or have a different idea?

[mikeb]

I'd consider trailering to SA or houston for an event. I'd really like to see more than one event in this area per year; maybe the PSN could stay at the motorplex and we could have another event in SA or houston. That would be neat.